Frequently Asked Questions

If you would like to join this dynamic organization of over 23,000 meeting professionals, you must first go the national website, www.mpiweb.org / click Join MPI and follow the link. The direct link is http://www.mpiweb.org/Membership/JoinMPI.  You must designate which local Chapter that you would like to be affiliated with, please list Greater New York. The cost is $375 per year for planners and $500 per year for suppliers. Once you have submitted your application, if you would like to follow up on the status of your application you can call MPI HQ Customer Service on 972.702.3021.  Once your Membership is processed, you will receive a packet from MPI HQ with general information and your login number for the national website. We look forward to welcoming you into the Greater New York Chapter.   Membership in MPI belongs to the individual supplier or planner who originally joins the association, rather than the employing organization.

Option 1) In the event that an MPI member leaves their current company, they can take the membership with them.   If they do so, the employer who loses the membership representation in MPI may apply for a Trial Six-Month’ Limited Membership for a newly hired or existing employee of the company to replace the departing MPI member. After the six-month complimentary membership, the new member is expected to pay full annual dues and find a planner match (if a supplier) to continue the membership. Membership dues are non-refundable and are due annually on the anniversary date of acceptance.  To download this form, go to: www.mpiweb.org / click ‘About MPI’ / click ‘Membership & Chapter’ / click ‘Limited Membership’/ Submit the Limited Membership Form as instructed on the form. Option 2) If the departing MPI member would like to Transfer the membership to another representative within the company they are departing, then they can go to the MPI national website and download a Transfer Form.  Go to:   www.mpiweb.org / click ‘About MPI’ / click ‘Membership & Chapter’ / click ‘Transfer Policy’ / Submit the Transfer Application as instructed on the form.  Employers please note that if you would like to insure that the membership can be transferred at a later time to another employee, it is recommend that at the time of the original membership application, have the new employee sign the Transfer Form and keep it on file.  Then in the event that they leave the company, you will have the authority to process the Transfer Form.What if I become unemployed?If you have become unemployed, it is a crucial time to maintain all your contacts and networking opportunity.   Your membership with MPI will remain with you until your individual expiration date.   If you find that you are still unemployed and your membership expires, MPI HQ has a provision to continue your membership for up to 6 months.   You will need verification that you have lost your job.   Then you can download the application to continue your membership by going to:www.mpiweb.org / click ‘About MPI’ / click ‘Membership & Chapter’ / click ‘Unemployment’/ Submit the Unemployment Membership Extension From as instructed on the form.

In these tough economic times, it is important to maintain all of your networking and continued education opportunities with MPI.  Therefore, MPI HQ has an ‘Installment’ provision to help you maintain your membership even when your cash flow may not be as consistent or if your employer does not wish to continue paying for your membership.   The Installment Plan is an affordable way to maintain your membership on your own.  Once you are a member for over one year, you are eligible to pay your renewal membership by installments.  To download this application, go to: www.mpiweb.org / click ‘About MPI’ / click ‘Membership & Chapter’ / click ‘Installment’ / Submit the Installment Application Form as instructed.  You may also call MPI HQ Customer Service on 972.702.3021 for assistance.

If you are already an MPI Member of another chapter and would like access to the members and events of the Greater New York Chapter, you are welcome to become a Subscriber Member of the GNY Chapter.  Subscriber Membership with the Greater New York Chapter is $80 per year. If you are interested in becoming a Subscriber Member, click here for an application.

Our Director of Leadership Development would be happy to visit with you. Please reach out to Jared Silverman, CMP or complete our online Volunteer Interest Form. Please stop by our Member Concierge table at each chapter function. You will have the opportunity to meet current members that will help make introductions to chapter leaders and other MPI members.  You can also learn how MPI can help you further your own objectives or pick up information about joining a committee.

Please reach out to a MEMBER CONCIERGE team member @ MemberConcierge@mpigny.org or complete the Member Assistance Concierge Request Form and we will be happy to take your feedback. Please stop by our Member Concierge table at each chapter function. You will have the opportunity to meet current members that will help make introductions to chapter leaders and other MPI members. You can also learn how MPI can help you further your own objectives or pick up information about joining a committee.

Yes. All members in good standing are permitted to attend a chapter board meeting. All guests must RSVP to Kathie Stapleton at info@mpigny.org. See Board Meeting Schedule

To ensure that you continue to receive the many benefits of membership in MPI, your contact information must be up to date.  Please take a few moments to update your profile with both MPIGNY and MPI. To update your profile with MPI, you need to notify the International association. They now offer an online form to do that. Simply copy & paste the link below into your web browser, sign into the members only section and make the changes. Please stop by our Member Concierge table at each chapter function. You will have the opportunity to meet current members that will help make introductions to chapter leaders and other MPI members. You can also learn how MPI can help you further your own objectives or pick up information about joining a committee.

To log in to www.mpingny.org, your UserID is your email address that you provided when you joined MPI and your password is your MPI Member Number.

Your MPI ID # is the user name and password for access to the members only section of our website.  The ID number is assigned by MPI HQ when a member joins.

MPI provides Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits for learning activities as an additional membership benefit.  To acquire CEU credits you may attend our live events and attend knowledge sessions or you may participate in our virtual access pass and watch the sessions at your convenience. We also offer credits for participating in and viewing webinars.  To see a list of current and archived webinars, please click here. If you are applying for the CMP program or recertifying, please know that the CEU credit calculation is regulated by the Convention Industry Council.  For more information on how to calculate your credits according to your situation, please visit their Web site, www.conventionindustry.org.

There are 2 ways to report CEU credits.  If you attend a live event or participate in a webinar, you will receive 1 credit per contact hour.   For webinars and archived sessions, you will need to manually add these credits to your profile. You may do so by clicking here.

Currently, our membership is 42% planners and 58% suppliers but that ratio changes monthly.

Will I have to have a planner match in order to continue my membership? A planner who switches to a supplier designation is not required to have a planner match during this process. MPI will make appropriate adjustments once members have confirmed their new category of membership.

MPI is a proud supporter of the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program. The CMP is the foremost certification of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry; and the program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry's highest standard of professionalism.

Established in 1985, the CMP credential benefits meeting professionals through: Recognition: As the premier industry certification, the CMP distinguishes holders as career professionals who have demonstrated a high level of experience, skill and knowledge. Competitive Advantage: The designation conveys credibility to a meeting professional's opinions and ideas, both at work and in the greater meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Peer Acceptance: CMPs are immediately recognized by other CMPs as fellow professionals committed to the advancement of the profession. Salary Enhancement: CMPs can use the certification as a competitive advantage when it comes to negotiating salaries and other business. Personal Achievement: After passing a rigorous application and examination process, CMPs express a profound sense of personal achievement at finally being regarded as the exceptionally skilled professional they are. Commitment: Successful completion of the certification process conveys that the certified meeting professional is committed and goal driven in their career.

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