{"id":508,"date":"2024-04-10T11:20:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T11:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=508"},"modified":"2024-04-10T11:20:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T11:20:06","slug":"do-you-belong-to-a-meeting-planners-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-belong-to-a-meeting-planners-association\/","title":{"rendered":"DO YOU BELONG TO A MEETING PLANNERS ASSOCIATION?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c50afab2e3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c50afab2e3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-belong-to-a-meeting-planners-association\/#The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Belonging_to_a_Meeting_Planners_Association\" title=\"The Pros and Cons of Belonging to a Meeting Planners Association\">The Pros and Cons of Belonging to a Meeting Planners Association<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-belong-to-a-meeting-planners-association\/#A_Couple_of_the_Industrys_Top_Meeting_Planners_Associations_That_You_May_Want_to_Consider\" title=\"A Couple of the Industry\u2019s Top Meeting Planners Association\u2019s That You May Want to Consider\">A Couple of the Industry\u2019s Top Meeting Planners Association\u2019s That You May Want to Consider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-belong-to-a-meeting-planners-association\/#Finding_the_right_meeting_planners_association_for_you_can_be_a_huge_step_towards_your_career_development_While_you_do_have_to_balance_the_need_for_an_association_membership_against_your_budgeting_requirements_it_is_always_recommended_that_serious_players_do_get_involved_with_industry_associations\" title=\"Finding the right meeting planners association for you can be a huge step towards your career development. While you do have to balance the need for an association membership against your budgeting requirements, it is always recommended that serious players do get involved with industry associations.\">Finding the right meeting planners association for you can be a huge step towards your career development. While you do have to balance the need for an association membership against your budgeting requirements, it is always recommended that serious players do get involved with industry associations.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028171850\/https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-belong-to-a-meeting-planners-association\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many meeting planners evaluate the pros and cons of belonging to a meeting planners association. There are many meeting planners associations out there to choose from. So which one is right for you? Well, of course, that really depends on what you intend to get from a membership to a meeting planners association. Some people are looking for educational components where others are looking for networking and supplier ideas. Whatever your requirements, rest assured, there is a meeting planners association for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Belonging_to_a_Meeting_Planners_Association\"><\/span>The Pros and Cons of Belonging to a Meeting Planners Association<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, if you\u2019re like most people then time is valuable. And when we think of joining another association quite often the first thing that enters our mind is whether or not we have the time that we can devote to that association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the benefits from joining a meeting planners association are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>a great opportunity to continue your education in the meetings and events industry<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>a chance to network with peers and people within the industry that you look up to (which, by the way, can also be your peers)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>keeping on top of current industry trends and how they relate to your business<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>converse with industry colleagues on topics that will help you avoid disasters and keep your meeting or event chugging along<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While I have to admit it\u2019s hard to come up with a list of cons, here are a few that some of my colleagues in the industry have presented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>costs -sometimes, especially new starts in the industry, do not have the budgets readily available to pay for memberships, conventions and travel requirements<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>scheduling \u2013 many meeting planners feel that they are so busy that adding additional time requirements is just something that\u2019s not feasible right now.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Couple_of_the_Industrys_Top_Meeting_Planners_Associations_That_You_May_Want_to_Consider\"><\/span>A Couple of the Industry\u2019s Top Meeting Planners Association\u2019s That You May Want to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028171850\/http:\/\/www.pcma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 as they say on their website PC MA is the leading organization for meeting and event professionals. Their main focus is education. In fact their mission statement is to deliver superior and innovative education and promote the value of professional convention management. This meeting planners association is a favorite for seasoned planners. Definitely a good sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028171850\/http:\/\/www.mpiweb.org\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meeting Professionals International&nbsp; (MPI)<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 MPI strikes a balance between meeting planners and industry suppliers. In fact it\u2019s their goal that for every vendor there must be a matching planner as to not tilt the balance of membership. MPI is about providing professional development as well as a place for business opportunities. It is literally a community for industry professionals to network, learn and develop together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_the_right_meeting_planners_association_for_you_can_be_a_huge_step_towards_your_career_development_While_you_do_have_to_balance_the_need_for_an_association_membership_against_your_budgeting_requirements_it_is_always_recommended_that_serious_players_do_get_involved_with_industry_associations\"><\/span>Finding the right meeting planners association for you can be a huge step towards your career development. While you do have to balance the need for an association membership against your budgeting requirements, it is always recommended that serious players do get involved with industry associations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many meeting planners evaluate the pros and cons of belonging to a meeting planners association. 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