Date: March 10, 2010
Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
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SONO Field House
Phone: 203-523-5875
365 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Norwalk, CT 06854
USA

Contact: Jody Mastro, CMP (Chapter Administrator)
Phone: 914-227-6283
Email: chapadmin@mpiwc.org

On-line Registration has been closed.  Walk-ins Welcome! On-line Registration Fees Members $60 / Non-Members $70

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Event Description:

Fields of Green:  Sustainability and CSR in the Meetings Industry - A Panel Discussion

This panel of high profile industry individuals will share some best practices of how to make CSR work for you and your organization;  the panel will be moderated by Rick Weaver and  features:

Carol Muldoon, CMM - Director of Meetings and Events for KPMG LLP
Ann Williams, CMP - One of the Senior Leaders on Green Standards for Walt Disney World and Director, Catering and Convention Services and Park Events, Walt Disney World Resort
Elizabeth George, CMM - Manager of Northeast Sales for the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau

As corporations are considering the impact of their carbon footprint within the communities in which they work and reside, this meeting is one that should not be missed.  It will address what we, in the Meetings Industry, can do to affect change.

Learner Objectives:

-Learn MPI's definition of Corporate Social Responsibility.
-Learn 3 ways of how implementing CSR/Sustainability plans can contribute to your organization's business objectives.
-Hear industry success stories from the Planner, Supplier and Destination Marketing perspective of how CSR initiatives have made a positive impact.

Speaker Bios:

Panel Discussion moderated by Rick Weaver

Panelists include:
Ann Williams, CMP - Director, Catering and Convention Services, and Park Events, Walt Disney World Resort
Carol Muldoon, CMM - KPMG, LLP
Elizabeth George, CMM - New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitor's Bureau

		Ann Williams, CMP is responsible for setting strategies for the Catering, Convention Services, and Park Events areas which span six Disney Convention Resorts and four Theme Parks.  Her team consists of five direct reports, 15 senior leaders, and more than 200 industry professionals who plan and deliver an array of group and Park festival events.  Ann is a 31-year Cast Member who began her career at the Walt Disney World Resort as a ticket seller in the Magic Kingdom Park.  Ann has a strong background in operations management, with extensive experience in Ticketing, Attractions, Guest Relations, and Parking at the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  In 1995, she was selected to lead the development, design, and execution of Epcot signature events and festivals.  In this role, she was instrumental in the development of many new and innovative experiences, including the world-renown Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. In 1997, Ann became the Operations Manager for Epcot Events, where she created a seamless organization for conventions, special events, and catering functions that today is a model for Theme Park event operations throughout Disney’s segment operations.  Ann accepted the position of Catering Operations Director in 2005 and was promoted to Director of Catering and Convention Services in early 2006; Ann’s role was then expanded to include Park Event Operations in 2009 following a global reorganization. Ann is one of the Disney Senior Leaders on Green Standards for Walt Disney World and attends various conferences to share Disney’s message on “Environmentality” and Green Meetings.  In conjunction with our long-standing commitment to Environmentality, Ann played a vital role in creating a custom "Enviro-Footprint" that showcases how applying Disney's Green Meetings Guidelines to programs positively impacts the environment.  The custom "Enviro-Footprint" is part of Disney's ongoing commitment to Environmentality and is now a standard program offered to Clients who choose to host their meetings and events at the Walt Disney World Resort.  Ann has also been instrumental in partnering with all segments of The Walt Disney Company world-wide on task force and special projects such as Special Event Development, Green Meetings, and Well-Balanced Dining. Ann graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  She received her Masters degree from Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of business.  Her professional affiliations include being a member of the International Special Events Society, and she sits on the Board of Advisory for the Orlando Culinary Academy.  Ann is a certified meeting professional, a Disney Partners in Excellence award recipient, and a recipient of the YMCA Black Achiever Award in 1998.
		Carol Muldoon. CMM, Executive Director of Events & Meetings for KPMG LLP, oversees the operations of a fully consolidated meeting and events department that this year booked and planned over 2000 programs. In the 24 years that Carol has been at KPMG, she has led initiatives that include the restructuring of the organization to centralize services, the offshoring of meeting support to India, and the configuration and execution of the Starcite technology platform.  Prior to joining KPMG, Carol served as the New York District Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, overseeing the special event planning including the NY segment of the Jerry Lewis Telethon.   Carol holds her Bachelors degree in Social Work from Siena College in upstate New York and is proud of her industry accomplishments including serving on numerous industry boards, receiving her CMM certification, being named by Corporate Travel News as one of the Industries Most Influential People and most recently being selected as one of the industries 20 ChangeMakers by Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine.    Carol is currently a member of MPI’s Executive Advisory Council which is focused on addressing how to better engage and serve more senior members of MPI.
		With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, Elizabeth George, CMM is Manager of Northeast Sales for the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. Elizabeth is a past president of MPI New Jersey and served as member of the International Chapter Leadership Committee. Prior to working for the CVB Elizabeth worked for Meeting Professionals International as Manager of Global Relations and Development. During her tenure at MPI Elizabeth served as a board retreat facilitator and has shared her passion of leadership development through the creation of many training programs and forums for MPI. Elizabeth is a current MPI Platinum speaker and has spoken at many industry events, focusing on leadership development, corporate social responsibility and industry trends

First Come/First Serve - Optional Activities:

Sono Field House is home to the area's newest top of the line rock climbing wall.  Their challenging rock wall features overhangs, cracks, from beginner to expert level routes.  Designed for events and indoor practice, the wall is a great place to learn to climb or to stay in shape. Whether this is your first climb or you are a seasoned pro, climbing their wall is an exciting experience that will keep you coming back time after time.

In addition SONO features the Giant Swing -- the ultimate thrill! You will be attached to a long cable and then your team members pull you up to the top of the fieldhouse. Next, when you are ready you will release yourself from the pull rope and away you go! You will be able to swing with a friend and fly through the air on this amazing activity.

If you are interested, we will have the opportunity to accommodate you on a first-come/first-served basis from 11:30 am - 12:00 noon!  Sneakers and "Soccer Mom/Dad" attire is recommended for participation in these activities.  Express your interest on the registration form!

Dress Code:

Our dress code for this event will be casual.  As the fieldhouse is an indoor "field", the temperature is on the cooler side and our event will be held "on the turf".  Please dress accordingly.  Sweaters, wraps and light jacket/fleece are recommended indoors.  For your comfort and safety, please wear flat shoes or sneakers. 

Event Sponsor(s): 

Marquis Strategic Alliance Partner

Catering Provided By Please call 203-512-6122 for information

A/V Visual Strategic Alliance Partner

Additional Information:

We use toner every day to print our documents, receive faxes, print photos, etc… what to do with the all the empty toner cartridges that are generated from our busy work days?  Bring them to the meeting on March 10th and we’ll collect them from you and bring them to Staples for appropriate recycling.  Let us save you a trip and do the work for you!  And for each toner cartridge we receive and recycle, a $3 Staples credit will be issued, which will then be used to purchase our Chapter’s supplies – a double bonus!  Recycling the empty toner cartridges and support of our Chapter budget!




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