Meeting Professionals International Georgia Chapter 2005 & 2006 Chapter of the Year May Monthly Educational Program Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Gwinnett Center "The Seven Strategies of Master Negotiators" presented by Dr. Brad McRae Enjoy a mini spa experience prior to the Monthly Educational Program at 11:00 a.m. during the networking session in the Grand Ballroom foyer. Learn how the Metropolitan Tucson CVB can help you have a truly relaxing meeting-planning experience. Register today! 2008 Summer Educational Alliance September 4-7, 2008 Westin Aruba Resort Palm Beach, Aruba Find Your Purpose...Realize Your Passion... Connect with People Don’t delay! The first 100 attendees who register have the opportunity to save an additional $100 with a Conference Rebate. Register Today! 2008 Phoenix Awards Thursday, June 19, 2008 W Atlanta Midtown Join your colleagues and friends for our industry’s biggest night – the Phoenix Awards! “Inspire All – One Night. Many Stars” is this year’s theme and the emphasis is on you – the member. Check out everything that this unforgettable event has to offer and register early! GaMPI Member Survey Results This winter GaMPI surveyed our members to gauge satisfaction with benefits received by active members. We received 245 respondents and were able to gather great information on what YOU want and what you get from GaMPI. Click here to view the survey summary.  Scholarship Deadlines There are multiple GaMPI scholarships available. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply!   World Education Congress (WEC) Platinum Scholarship One scholarship of $875 will be awarded to attend the 2008 WEC in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 9-12. Deadline for submission is May 30, 2008.  Click here to apply. Certified Meeting Professional Designation Platinum Scholarship 2 scholarships of $595 each will be awarded to cover the exam sitting fee. Scholarships are awarded after completing the exam. Submission for the 2008 Winter Exam is June 6, 2008. Click here to apply. Meeting Professionals International Student Membership Bronze Scholarship Three scholarships will be awarded for MPI Student Membership and registration for three GaMPI Monthly Educational Programs. Applications are due May 23, 2008. Click here to apply. 2008 Meetings Exploration Conference The 2008 Meetings Exploration Conference was a huge success with over 800 attendees and more than 220 exhibiting suppliers.  For those that participated in this event, we hope you had a great time and gained valuable information to help you grow in your careers.  Color & Magic, our on-site photography sponsor, has now posted pictures of MEC and The Gathering to their web-site: http://www.photos.colorandmagic.com.  Pictures can be purchased directly from the site for $5.00 (for a 5x7) and $10.00 (for 8x10).