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Week of December 7th
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Arrivals + Departures + Delays
New business | Individual + Team Work | Case Studies
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Preparing for the Much-Anticipated COVID-19 Vaccine
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Europe is starting distribution of their COVID-19 vaccine this week and, with the U.S. shortly following, the CDC and WHO/Europe are providing distribution guidelines, priorities and recommendations. Although we know we will still have time with masks, social distancing and restrictions – this is the light we have all been anticipating! The COVID-19 vaccine is not your average vaccine; it was developed to manufacture future vaccines quickly if there is another pandemic. Check out this great article explaining how vaccines are made. How are you feeling about the vaccine and, when available, is it something you feel comfortable getting?
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First Class
Kudos to teams + team members
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Congratulations Johanna Cook for taking on a new role as Operations Manager, North America. This new position will oversee office facilities, corporate travel, culture crew and all staff events. As we reopen our locations, office coordinators will report directly to Johanna. This new role is a direct result of the efforts she has placed on evolving our approach in North America to these areas of the business.
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MMGY Cares
MMGY + Community Involvement
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Since December 2019, Anna Chadwick has been a Communications Volunteer for the National MS Society Richmond and Kingston Group. She does not have a personal connection with Multiple Sclerosis but she wanted to do something in her spare time where she could help people and the local community. As a Communications Volunteer, she put together a bimonthly newsletter to keep members up to date with the latest news from the MS Society while also including uplifting content. The newsletter is sent to both those with MS in the area and their family members who often act as their caregivers. She really enjoys it and says it puts a smile on her face when she hears from members that they have enjoyed reading her newsletter.
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During Miriam Jones' furlough, she did some charity work with Peabody – a local London housing association. Her role was to call people living on their own and those deemed as vulnerable to have a conversation so that they would not get lonely during the first lockdown period. When she returned to work, she was unable to commit to this further, but then began to volunteer at Nedhead Nox, which specialized in supporting local communities in need by providing food boxes and other help. Miriam started taking calls from those in need of support and continues to help with Nedhead Nox, but she is now in a coordinator role due to work commitments with MMGY Hills Balfour.
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Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. Each year, the California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites individuals to assist the California DAR in recognizing outstanding young members of our organization. Tricia Carvajal was invited to serve as one of the three judges for the California Outstanding Junior Member Contest for 2020. This contest honors members who are 18 through 35 years of age for their service to DAR and their communities. She was selected because DAR recognized Tricia as a young, successful, female business professional and they knew she would appreciate the significance of this contest. The state contest is part of the national contest sponsored by the Junior Membership Committee of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The first step in the process begins with DAR’s nearly 3,000 chapters. Each chapter can name one of its young members as its Outstanding Junior Member. Eligible chapter honorees are judged at the state level. The young woman selected as the state Outstanding Junior Member goes forward to be judged at the national level. Tricia's role as a judge is an integral component of the contest. Her knowledge of important initiatives and programs in our state placed her in the best position to evaluate the community service of the candidates. Judging the contest involves reviewing the contest applications of the Outstanding Junior Member selected by each participating chapter, selecting a winner, and completing a judge’s decision sheet.
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Christy Vaught's creativity and talent for executing flawless events extends beyond MMGY and into her community. Christy is very dedicated to her church, the Blue Springs Baptist Temple community and serving as its Media & Youth Leader. She is responsible for the congregation's multimedia, graphic design and printing, and she leads its youth group together with her husband, Jack. Throughout the pandemic, Christy has managed the church's weekly streaming services. One very special thing she has done is making Easter baskets heading into Easter weekend and driving around to deliver the baskets to all the kids as everyone was still on lockdown at home.
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Adrien White volunteered at Bridging the Gap's recycling center on a regular basis as well as regularly taking recyclable items from MMGY Global to reduce landfill waste.
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Shannon Cummings volunteers for Lead to Read KC, a literacy volunteer company made up of reading mentors that connect with elementary students for social, emotional and reading skill support.
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Let's Talk About Social Justice
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Every Other Monday | 08:00PM CST
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Join the Social Justice Club – originally started by members of the creative team – for our next group discussion. Between now and the end of the year, the group is meeting every other Monday night at 8 p.m. CST for thoughtful discussion and exploration of selected films around a variety of topics such as racial injustice, LGBTQ activism and Indigenous activism. If you'd like to be added to the email list, please reach out to John Griffin or Erin Carlson.
12/21: Just Mercy
1/4: Trudell
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Advisories
Agency news | birthdays | Anniversaries
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Welcome, Aradaisia Walker
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Media Ad Ops Coordinator, KC
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Aradaisia is a Kansas City native and attended high school at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy. She attended Baker University (Baldwin City, KS) for her undergraduate degree – a bachelor's in Mass Media Public Relations with a minor in Sociology in partnership with the Kauffman Scholars Incorporated. At Baker University, Aradaisia was involved in many organizations while also obtaining leadership roles in the process. As a media student, she became well-versed in multiple platforms of media from digital media to print journalism. She would later discover that radio journalism would be her favorite. Aradaisia is a social butterfly and enjoys sharing ideas with others. She is passionate about problem solving and efficiency, but most importantly viewing the world not only in person but through the lenses of other’s experiences. Aradaisia’s guilty pleasures are watching Hallmark Christmas movies repeatedly and pushing her family to try new things.
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Welcome, Brian Chan
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Account Supervisor, TX
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Brian brings over a decade of PR and hospitality operations experience to MMGY NJF. In his past experience he has led teams on a diverse portfolio of award-winning and acclaimed clients such as the Chicago Athletic Association hotel, 21c Museum Hotels, The Adolphus, The Trotter Project, JBF Best Chef: Midwest Colby Garrelts, a two Michelin-starred restaurant and many more. A true hospitality professional, Brian has worked in iconic properties and with celebrity chefs such as the ACE Hotel NYC, chef Mashama Bailey’s The Grey, JBF Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic Spike Gjerde and chef Stephanie Izard. Originally from Kentucky, he has since lived in Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Nairobi, Baltimore, Savannah and Chicago before settling in Austin, TX. New to central Texas he spends his free time exploring the robust food scene and relishing in the bountiful outdoor experiences of the Hill Country and beyond.
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Welcome, Maggie LaCasse
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PR Account Director, NY
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A lover of travel and the connections of people and places that this industry brings together, Maggie's enthusiastic personality and dynamic storytelling ability drive creative results for partners around the globe. Maggie boasts over 12-plus years of agency and in-house experience in the travel, tourism, hospitality, real estate and luxury goods industries. She lives on Long Island with her husband, two daughters and dog, Bailey. She loves being outdoors and avidly enjoys cooking, reading and getting to the beach as often as possible.
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Happy Anniversary!
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Brandon Sanders 15 years - Allie Banasik 1 year - Sarah Arnoldi 3 years - Kipp Simmons 2 years - Erin Carlson 3 years - Ali Corbin 1 year
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this month’s birthdays
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Leslie Patton 12/1 - Ahram Kim 12/3 - Sara Knipp 12/7 - Kylee Sprengel 12/11 - Brendan Carpenter 12/17 - Rachel Carder 12/19 - Alyssa Wahrman 12/20 - Mackenzie Gripe 12/21 - Wendy Elliot 12/25 - Kathleen Murray 12/25 - Adrien White 12/26 - Craig Compagnone 12/28
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Business Class
Access to all business opportunities
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Dec
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16
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2020 Virtual Holiday Celebration!
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05:00-06:00PM
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Dec
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24
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Holiday Break! Office Closed
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Dec. 24-Jan. 1
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Navigation
Strategy | Travel Insights
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Skymall
Interesting and Unique Facts and Experiences
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Corpus Christi TV
In November, the Visit Corpus Christi team created a :30s TV spot to air during a CBS/CBS Sports Special previewing an upcoming PBR event “Cowboys for a Cause” - onboard the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, Texas. With this spot, the team successfully introduced Corpus Christi as the "Gulf Coast Capital" in front of a national audience, setting the stage for a successful campaign and strong relationship with our new client!
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