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December 2021 NewsNet
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Did You Know?

Did you know that the first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was placed in 1931? It was a small undecorated tree placed by construction workers at the center of the construction site. Two years later, another tree was placed there, this time with lights. These days, the giant Rockefeller Center tree is decked with over 25,000 Christmas lights. Read this article for more Christmas tree facts and trivia to share with your friends and family this holiday season!

5 Things to Know in December

1. Congratulations to the following hospitality partners who won the 2021 referral program:
   • Cathy Diem, Hilton Worldwide
   • Meghan Duff, Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail
   • Kristin Hoffman, Destination Concepts Inc.
2. In search of guest speakers for your 2022 events? Head over to TheNetwork where your colleagues are discussing and sharing recommendations for motivational speakers tied to mental health. Join the conversation!
3. The 2021 FICP Annual Conference was a blast and we have the photos to prove it! Check them out.
4. Have you hosted a safe in-person or hybrid event this year? Share your experience with others on the Meet Safe platform, a resource created by Meetings Mean Business. 
5. In the article, 2022 Outlook: Industry Leaders Remain Steadfast in Their Hopes for a Strong Rebound, FICP Executive Director, Steve Bova, and FICP Members, Sherri K. Lindenberg, and Wayne M. Robinson share their thoughts on how the industry can improve in 2022. Read it now!

Are You All In FICP? Renew for 2022 by December 31!

FICP memberships and partnerships expire December 31. If you haven't already, go all in and renew now for 2022 here. 

Enjoy Limited-Time Access to Select 2021 FICP Annual Conference General Session Recordings!

FICP reently announced that for a limited time, all FICP meetings professionals and hospitality partners – regardless of #FICP21 attendance – could access and view all general session recordings. While it was a pleasure to see old and new faces at the 2021 FICP Annual Conference, we know there were still many more that wanted to be there, but could not be... So, we hope you enjoy and take advantage of this limited-time access to the following general session recordings:

Get Out of Line: Step Up, Stand Out and Succeed
Keynote: Sarah Robb O'Hagan
Represented by Leading Authorities, Inc

The NEXT, Next-Level
Keynote: Sekou Andrews
Represented by SpeakInc Speakers Bureau

Speaker Showcase
Jeanette Bronée
Represented by Goodman Speakers
Brett Culp
Represented by Keppler Speakers
Ryan Leak
Represented by Rave Speakers & Entertainment

Forward Focused: How Industry Changes Are Influencing Strategy, Partnerships and Client Expectations
Industry Panel Moderator: Michael Dominguez
Panelists: Lori Allen, Meredith Buggelli, Doreen Burse and Florence Nalepka

NOTE: You must be logged in to TheNetwork to view. Access to recordings will expire on January 17, 2022.

Join Us in the City Where Big Ideas Come to Life

New York City is home to many things: Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, Friends and now the 2022 FICP Winter Symposium, January 23-25 at the iconic New York Marriott Marquis! Don’t delay – register before the hotel cutoff date of Monday, January 3. Instructions on how to book your hotel room will be included in your registration confirmation email. Get ready to kick off 2022 with new ideas that will light up your year!

Access All FICP Anytime Webinar and FICP Chats Recordings in TheNetwork

As an FICP meetings professional or hospitality partner, you have access to all of the FICP Anytime Webinars and FICP Chats recordings in TheNetwork. Use your downtime this holiday season to catch up on what you missed, including the following top-rated FICP Anytime webinars and FICP Chats from 2021!

FICP Anytime Webinars:

• All Eyes on Contracting: Force Majeure, Cancellations and More! (Follow Up)
• Show and Tell: In-Person, Hybrid and Virtual Events During a Pandemic
• Effective Leadership: It’s Your Turn

FICP Chats:

• Navigating Through Transition
• Supporting Each Other Through Challenging Times
• The Future of Meetings, 2021
• Focusing on Virtual/Hybrid Along with Technology

December Member of the Month: Kendall McQuien, CMP

This month, we are pleased to be recognizing one of FICP’s very own membership committee members, Kendall McQuien, CMP, Meeting & Event Planner at AIG Retirement Services. For Kendall, her favorite part of her career are the unexpected moments that come with the job, such as accidentally running into a famous rock star in an elevator. Head over to TheNetwork to find out who it was!

Strategic Partner Profiles

Lori James, DMCP, President & Owner, AZA  Events, Inc.

AZA Events has been a hospitality partner of FICP for the past 18 years. I can still remember my first annual meeting with the warmth and support I received from several of the planners and HPers. For the past three years, I have had the privilege of serving on the HPAC. Especially during the past two challenging years, it has been a fulfilling & rewarding role to help support the FICP community by working to deliver HP only chats, provide future recommendations to the Board, and to discuss the direction of the organization. FICP continues to give back tenfold in so many different ways. The relationships that have been developed with supplier partners and planners is priceless. I truly believe what you put into any relationship whether a marriage, friendship, and/or various industry organizations is a building block that sets the stage for those you value the most in your life. When you give, you get back 10 times more. Trust me. Get involved!!!!

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Lindsay Maloni-Kuntz, Global Sales Director, DMC Network

The DMC Network have been proud partners of FICP for over two decades.

FICP has provided us with a community of financial and insurance conference professionals that have helped us learn, expand, educate and succeed as an organization. Our global community of DMCs are working hard to continue to support you, our clients, in creating truly special and meaningful meetings, incentives, conferences and events in this new world.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of FICP and truly value the lifelong connections with each of you.

 

FICP Welcomes New and Returning Members and Partners

Meetings Professionals:

Shannon Quinn, John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Tanya Schmieg, U.S. Bank
Dawn Wesley, Allstate Insurance Company

Hospitality Partners:

Lauren Abriola, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Ingrid Baniulis, PGA National Resort & Spa
Dennis Carman, Nobu Eden Roc Miami Beach
Nonna Florendo, Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina
Jamie Gagnon, Bellagio
Kaylyn Knight, Hyatt Regency Frisco – Dallas
Karyn Welp, Hyatt Regency Phoenix

2021 FICP Strategic Partners