MPI Systems
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100
You likely receive "Overdue Notifications" from this MPI task and issue management platform.
What is Workfront?
100
MPI’s high-level training program that focuses specifically on medical meeting compliance.
What is Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC)?
100
This is the street address of the MPI Global Headquarters.
What is 14131 Midway Road, Suite 800, Addison, Texas 75001?
100
MPI’s signature research project, released quarterly, which tracks trends and economic health in the industry is called this.
What is Meetings Outlook?
100
MPI’s fiscal year concludes annually on this specific date.
What is December 31st?
100
Established in 1984, this philanthropic arm of MPI was created to fund education, research, and advocacy for the industry.
What is the MPI Foundation?
100
On June 22, 1977, eight of these were officially chartered, including the Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago Area groups.
What are MPI chapters?
100
To maintain membership, all members must adhere to this document covering ethics and professionalism.
What are the Principles of Professionalism?
200
This management system must be used to process all travel and expense reports.
What is Concur?
200
In the acronym EBITDA, this 12-letter word represents the "A"
What is Amortization?
200
In NBC's The Office, this is the name of the "charity" Michael Scott creates to help the students of a local school pay for college, only to offer them laptop batteries instead.
What is Scott’s Tots?
200
This individual joined MPI with an HR degree and a background as a Bank Vice President, where he managed critical HRIS platforms, including payroll and applicant tracking systems.
Who is Tim Benson?
200
Many have already finished, but for those who haven’t: this is the specific January date when all self-evaluations are officially due.
What is January 29, 2026.
200
This prestigious professional designation, which MPI helped launch in 1982, became the gold standard for meeting planners.
What is the CMP?
200
When she isn't supporting MPI Volunteer Leaders, this staff member is likely on a mat teaching Yoga, a hobby she has mastered over the last 25 years.
Who is Michelle Denton?
200
When she isn’t dominating the pickleball court or traveling the globe, this Arizona native serves as a resource for our Team's benefits navigation, compliance standards, and policy expertise.
Who is Rekia Richmond?
300
This is the financial software we use for advanced budgeting, forecasting, and "what-if" scenario modeling.
What is Budget Maestro?
("Planning Maestro" or "Centage" also acceptable)
300
Originally called "MPI Cares", this 4-letter acronym is the name of MPI's anonymous whistleblower channel.
What is HEAR?
(Help, Equity, Action, Resolution)
300
These are the names of the 3 conference rooms at MPI’s new office.
What is the Community Room, Global Conference Room, Think Tank Room?
300
This MPI employee has a twin sister, two degrees in Psychology, and insists on counting her dog’s age in months rather than years.
Who is Rachel Benedick?
300
This monthly financial document, produced for each department, summarizes revenues, expenses, and net profit.
What is an Income Statement (or P&L)?
300
In 1984, this MPI employee was on a team that set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous time sailing a laser-class sailboat, which sailed continuously for nearly five full days.
Who is Tim Boobar?
300
This MPI staff member once shared the stage with Grammy-nominated Flo Rida for a duet performance at the NASCAR Awards.
Who is Angela Layton?
300
This is the premier parliamentary authority used by MPI to ensure board meetings are fair and organized.
What are Robert’s Rules of Order?
400
To ensure the security of our membership and employee data, MPI’s Technology Team requires this 'Double-Check' process before granting network access.
What is Multi-Factor Authentication?
400
This organization is a global federation of over 30 association members and 24 corporate members, acting as the worldwide authority on business event standards.
What is Events Industry Council (EIC)?
400
In 1972, MPI was started in Marion Kershner’s basement, which was located in this US State.
What is Ohio?
400
She runs the show. This team member’s event background includes managing music festivals and numerous high-profile events for the Pat McGee Band.
Who is Colleen Connor?
400
In addition to vacation time, paid holidays, and floating holidays, MPI offers this paid day each year for employees to volunteer.
What is a Day of Kinship?
400
In 1988, MPI established its first European chapter in this "City of Lights."
What is Paris?
400
In 1975, the organization split its membership into these two distinct classes.
What are Regular (Planner) and Associate (Supplier)
400
To ensure financial "Order," MPI’s bylaws require that an independent firm perform one of these on the organization's books every single year.
What is an Audit?
500
This cloud-based software company provides fundraising, CRM, and donor management solutions widely used by nonprofits and associations, including MPI.
What is Blackbaud?
500
MPI takes a stand against exploitation in tourism through the implementation of this specifically named "Code."
What is the ECPAT Code?
500
MPI's global headquarters is in Texas, but the organization was actually chartered in this Midwestern state.
What is Illinois?
500
This MPI employee's collection of rare toys and vintage cereal boxes is so extensive, it could rival a museum; it’s no surprise his favorite film is Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Who is Blair Potter?
500
MPI's 2027 KPIs include different metrics. This three-letter metric specifically gauges satisfaction across volunteers and staff.
What is Net Promoter Score?
500
She became the first female President and Chair of MPI in 1987.
Who is Marta L. Hayden, CMP?
500
This man, nicknamed "Buzz," was the driving force behind the creation of the Meeting Planners Institute in 1972.
Who is Robert E. Bartow?
500
He’s mastered the rules of the duel. This MPI employee of 8 years and competitive card game player has battled in 4 regional tournaments for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game.
Who is Vincent Williams?
