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MPI Heartland Newsletter:
December 2017 Issue

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Message from the President

Angie Kistaitis  |  MPI Heartland Chapter President 2017-2018 
Property Sales Manager
Harrah's Casino & Hotel, Horseshoe Casino, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs IA

Contact Angie here >>>

Congratulations on your Retirement, Paulette!

After an amazing career at Catch Des Moines, Paulette Lester is retiring from the travel and tourism industry. She has been a very active member of the MPI Heartland Chapter since she joined back on April 24, 2001.
During her time with the chapter, she served as VP of Finance from 2001 – 2006, moved into the Vice President role in 2007-2008 and was President in 2008-2009, ending her commitment to the chapter in 2010 serving as Past President.
Paulette has always been a great supporter of our chapter. From volunteering to be on committees to attending our meetings and socials, her smiling and welcoming face has been making an impact with us for the last 16 years.
“I have really enjoyed Paulette’s enthusiasm for the meeting industry, MPI Heartland and Des Moines. She is always willing to help when asked and go the next step to be sure an event/meeting is a success. She is a trusted and valuable resource for meeting planners in the Metro area and will be greatly missed,” stated Mary Cason of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association.
Congratulations Paulette on your retirement! We wish you nothing but the best (and lots of relaxation) in your future. Please keep in touch with us and remember you are always welcome at the MPI Heartland Chapter!

We spoke and you listened!

It was so great to see all the applications for scholarships this year.  We can proudly say that for the first time since we can remember, all scholarship funds are depleted for the year!  Congratulations to those who were awarded scholarships from the MPI Heartland Chapter.  Tara Platt, Kelsey Sebern, Kim Johnson-Smith and Shari McCormick.  We look forward to getting you involved with the chapter!

#MPIRISE

Nominations are now open for the
2018 MPI RISE Awards!
Nominating has never been easier: visit mpiweb.org/riseawards to recognize a member of the local community and help #MPIRISE.
Winners are recognized at WEC 2018 in Indianapolis.

Amanda's Address


Amanda Armstrong 
2018 Chair of the International Board of Directors

The Latest in Membership

Current Enrollment

We are sitting at 102 members! (One more since Angie recorded her message above!) What an amazing chapter and network of professionals we have gained! 

Don't forget about our referral program and learn about the 
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!  >>>

Welcome New Members!

Andy Anderson – Marley's Rental & Staging
Jamie Beyer – Iowa State University
Annette England– Hampton Inn & Suites Lincoln Northeast
Dustin Fox – Legend Trail Golf Club
Joe Hoffman – Conference Technologies, Inc.
Kim Ring – Mutual of Omaha
Jacklyn Wentworth– Holiday Inn Express Bellevue

Anniversary Celebrations

1 year
Jael Brose - 1/28/16
Stacie Drozda - 12/5/16
Beth Esmoil - 12/12/16
Stacy Strother - 12/12/16
Kasey Tysdal - 1/17/17

2-5 years
David Peckinpaugh - 1/14/14
Gillian Austin - 12/1/14
Susan Koch - 12/12/14
Tara Platt - 12/17/14
Amber Angaran - 12/23/14
Katie Bradshaw - 12/23/14
Jeff Greteman - 12/15/15

5-10 years
Lindsey Phipps - 1/21/11

10+ years
Angie Kistaitis - 1/29/03

Upcoming Events

January Chapter Meeting
Reconnecting Your Customer Service To Make It Shine!

UPDATED LOCATION: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Des Moines Northwest

Thursday, January 18, 2018
10:30am - 1:00pm

LOCATION CHANGE: 

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines Northwest
4800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

REGISTER NOW >>>

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