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  • MPI Toronto Application for the Committee Chairs 2026

    Submission Deadline September 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • Dear MPI Toronto Chapter Member:

    As the largest Canadian Chapter of MPI, with a diverse membership of approximately 350, MPI Toronto has achieved international recognition and we are constantly reaching new and creative levels of programming. In large part, we have achieved this level of success through the dedication and effort of the Leadership Team.

    We are pleased to forward this information package which outlines the Committee Chair positions and we ask that you consider putting your name forward.

    Committee Chair

    A position as a Committee Chair offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while serving our chapter. If your future aspirations might include a position on the Chapter’s Board of Directors, you should consider submitting your name for a Committee Chair position to gain valuable insight into how the Chapter functions. If you know someone who would be an asset to the Chapter, encourage them to submit their name as a Committee Chair. The Committee Chair job description is provided.

    Volunteering for a Committee Chair does have many personal and professional benefits. The following are just a few ways you will benefit.

    Benefits

    • Develop your leadership skills, strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making ability
    • Obtain experience that will provide credits towards the CMM & CMP designation
    • Expand your industry knowledge
    • Enhance your profile within the meeting industry
    • Expand your business/personal relationships
    • Make a difference to your profession and the Canadian meeting industry
    • Gain opportunities to network with leadership peers in other Chapters
    • Have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored by leaders in the industry and to become a mentor to new members


    NOTE: You do not have to be nominated by another member for a position. You can submit your own name.

    Questions: Contact Leslie Wright, Executive Director at lwright@mpitoronto.org or 905-567-9591.

    Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. Eastern, September 15, 2025


  • All candidates must answer the following questions:

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  • Competency Profile

  • Applicants for Committee Chair positions:
    Please select three (3) of the five (5) competency areas outlined below and provide a minimum of 250 and maximum of 500-word narrative for each competency area selected, including providing concrete examples, on how you meet the competencies described and how you would apply your skills, knowledge and abilities to an MPI Toronto Chapter leadership position. Examples when possible should include your MPI Toronto Chapter volunteer experience, however, may also include examples from your workplace or other volunteer activities.

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  • Reference Information

    In addition, please provide contact information for at least one reference that can be contacted independently. Your reference may be an MPI member, your supervisor/manager, or another individual who would adequately be able to describe how you meet the Chair competencies. (The reference should not be a current member of the Board, the Governance and Nominating Committee, an immediate family member or an individual over whom you have direct supervisory responsibility.)
  • Please note that current Board of Directors, and current Governance and Nominating Committee members are NOT able to be used as a reference.

  • Documentation & Attestation

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  • By Signing this form I acknowledge that I have read the job description, and time commitment for the position(s) I am applying for.

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