Mission:  

Knowledge/Ideas
Relationships
Marketplaces

Chapter Members: There are approximately 237 members in our chapter. We strive to keep the meeting planner/supplier ratio at 50:50. The Oregon Chapter is part of the world’s largest association of meeting professionals with more than 24,000+ members in 80 countries and 69 chapters globally.

Cost of Membership: Initial fee of $375 includes a $50 set-up fee. Renewal is $325 per year and is payable on your anniversary date. Student memberships are available for $40 per year. Student member applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours..

Chapter Meetings: Monthly meetings take place September to June with special/social events throughout the year. Meetings are usually held in the Portland metropolitan area. To accommodate a variety of schedules and needs, meeting times vary between breakfast, lunch and dinner receptions. Orientation meetings are held three times a year for new members or for current and potential members wanting to know more about the chapter. A Go to our Calendar of Events for information on our next meeting.

Cascadia Educational Conference:  A three-day annual education conference is held in March.

Cost of Meetings: Typical monthly lunch meetings are $28 for members, $35 for non-members and guests if registered prior to the deadline. Late registration is $39.

Chapter Committees: Joining a committee helps you learn more about the chapter and the meetings industry as well as helping you network and gain working and personal relationships with members. MPI has many active committees.  Contact MPI-OC Committees for more details on how you can be involved.

International Meetings: MPI annually holds two North American and three International meetings. Go to the MPI International Conferences section to learn more about these educational MPI meetings.

You can also view the benifits of being a member by checking our Member Services section.