MPI Pittsburgh September 2022 Newsletter

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Yappy Hour Recap

All we can say is WOW! 🐾 We had so much fun at Yappy Hour on Friday. Thank you to all of our four-legged friends (and their humans!) who joined us at Sly Fox Brewing Company in support of East Coast Bulldog Rescue. 🐶

Shoutout to Kai’s Creations Pittsburgh for the adorable drawings. 🖍 🐕

Member of the Month

Meet Jillian Brinling, the new IUP MPI student chapter president. Jillian chose hospitality because she wanted to be in a role that wasn’t entirely behind the scenes but also a role that had a person-to-person aspect. Jillian currently studies events at Indian University of Pennsylvania, because she like seeing the events come to life. "From the planning stage to the execution, watching it all come together is so fun," Jillian says. Jillian's favorite part of being a member of MPI is that there are such strong connections between students learning about events and event planners. The wealth of knowledge being shared within MPI is inspiring, and Jillian is excited to carry that on after she graduates. A fun fact about Jillian is that she has never traveled outside of the Eastern time zone! Read on for some fun facts about Jillian!

• ❤️ What do you love most about meetings & events? I love seeing the reaction on people’s faces when they see a fully set up event space for the first time. Being a part of creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience is something I love to do and will never get tired of.
• 🤔What do you want to get out of MPI Pittsburgh? I want to connect with event planners and vendors in the city so that if I do end up getting a job in Pittsburgh I will be well connected. The feeling of having an army of people behind you in an industry like events when anything can pop up is something I hope for as my career progresses.
• 💡 What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? The best piece of advice I have ever been given was this past summer at my internship with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There, I met some really amazing people. But one piece of advice resonated the most with me and that is to be a roller coaster. Life has ups and downs, but the whole ride should be fun. I will remember the conversation I had with that person very fondly.
• ⚡ If you had one superpower, what would it be? My one superpower would be being in multiple places at once. In an industry like events, running around like crazy is a part of the job. Being able to be in more than one place would help significantly because events have many moving parts. As hard as I try, I can only be in one place multitasking to the best of my ability.
• ✈️ What is your dream vacation? My dream vacation is to go to the Netherlands. I have never flown overseas, but if I had the opportunity going to the Netherlands would be a dream come true. From the pictures I have seen it is beautiful all year round and has a lot to offer from tulip fields to cycling trails.
• 🍚What is your favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh? I enjoy Amels regularly, however, Alla Famiglia is my annual treat for my birthday.
• 🍿 What is your guilty pleasure? My guilty pleasure is going to the movies by myself! It’s so fun to get to decide what movie to see, what snacks to get, and where to sit. It’s nice to spend some alone time with myself to recharge and do something I enjoy!
• What is your most-used emoji? My most used emoji is the hands that make a heart. I use this emoji a lot because I think it adds a layer of appreciation at the end of a sentence!

Board Opening: May Celebration Chair

Love Planning Events or thinking of getting into event planning? Here is your opportunity! MPI Pittsburgh is looking for an energetic individual to help plan our BIGGEST event of the year. Our May Celebration.

Interested? Contact Taylor Bombalski for more info: taylor.bombalski@thermofisher.com

Refer A Friend...

Refer a Friend and Save! When you refer a friend to MPI, they will get to waive the $50 application fee while YOU save $25 off your next membership renewal! Have them use PROMO CODE: SUMMER 2019

Introducing Our Newest Board Member

Jennifer Lishego has over 20 years of marketing and hospitality industry experience, including leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations. She has produced fashion, beauty, nightlife, and luxury media campaigns in New York. She has also created thousands of experiences as a Sales Event Manager for high-end restaurants in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh. She is currently at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Pittsburgh.

Lishego received her Bachelor’s degree in Business and Retail Merchandising from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and is earning the Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) Certificate. She is also Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Pittsburgh Chapter’s newest Board Member, Director of Monthly Programs, and is the Collumnae Chair for Delta Gamma South Hills Alumni Chapter. Welcome to the team, Jennifer!

Did You Know?

September is......

About National Hispanic Heritage Month

It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, with the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

MPI is Where We Come To Gather

When we gather, we revive. We modernize. We solve. No one understands that better than event professionals. That’s why, through regional chapters, education and events, MPI brings together the people that bring people together. Let’s gather! Experience MPI today. #MPI50

Thanks for reading through our September newsletter! Have something you'd like to include in our October issue? Reach out to our Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Kristen Hammett, at kristenhammett123@gmail.com.

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