Orlando MPI Announces Awards and Installs New Board

On Wednesday night, the Orlando chapter of Meeting Professionals International hosted its annual award and installation gala at the Peabody Orlando. Nearly 130 people attended cocktail and dinner event. Chapter director of sponsorship Michelle Bergstein and director of special events Carla Cobos Hull took inspiration from The Bachelorette's signature rose ceremony and designed the event with red rose accents.

The chapter gave awards to AVI-SPL (Strategic Partner of the Year), John Plescia (Committee Member of the Year), Renea Anderson (Student Member of the Year), Dianne Christie (Board Member of the Year), Colleen Howell (President’s Award), and Tim Morrison (Special Recognition Award). 

Here are members of the 2010-2011 board of directors:
Dana Perrino, president
Jessica Shelley Reupert, president-elect
Kathy Masterson, immediate past president
Colleen Howell, vice president, finance
Jeff Perrin, vice president, special projects
Chris Doyle, vice president, communications
Karen Kuzsel, vice president, membership
Stacy M. Mantzaris, vice president, education
Laura Buck, director, community outreach
Michelle Bergstein, director, sponsorship
Kris Cloonan, director, member care
Rodney Gutierrez, director, education
Carla Cobos Hull, director, special events
Dianne Christie, director, leadership development
George Kong, director, administration
Holly Dotson, MPI chapter business manager
Renee Radabaugh, executive director


The position of director, marketing/communications is still open, and applications are being accepted through the board of directors.

Local companies contributing to the dinner included Balloon Connection (balloons), Chévere Creative (printed materials), Letz Dance On It (red carpet, stage floor), AVI-SPL (audiovisual production, lighting, staging), Christie’s Photographic Studios (photography), Greenery Productions (flowers, design), Over the Top Rental Party Linens (linens), Hello Florida! (decor), Day Entertainment and Events (entertainment), Room Service by AFR Event Furnishings (furniture, rentals), Ice Magic (bar, catering), Reflections Entertainment (DJ), and A Chair Affair (rentals). 

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