Student Clubs

Meeting Professionals International Student Club

The MPI-DCTC Student Club was formed in 2010.Â Its formation was guided by the 2010-2011 Board of Directors.Â Club members are exceedingly grateful to this charter board for their leadership, insight, and energy:

Starr Briggs, President
Rose Lindquist, Vice-President
Jacob Cade, Secretary
Laura Dobbs, Treasurer
Kelly Kauth, Student Representative

What is MPI?

The MPI-DCTC Student Club is affiliated with the Minnesota Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).Â Club members are members of MPI. MPI, the world's largest association for the $102.3 billion meeting and event industry, is committed to positioning meetings and events as a key strategic component of an organization's success. The over 450-member Minnesota chapter of MPI, established in 1978, empowers its members to increase their strategic value with education, professional development and business growth opportunities. Learn more about the MPI Minnesota Chapter at http://mnmpi.org/ and get to know MPI International at http://www.mpiweb.org/Home.

Here is your opportunity to be a part of creative, innovative, and fast paced industry!

Our Mission

To promote education, professional relationships, and networking opportunities within the hospitality industry and the development of leadership, good citizenship and communication between students, administration, and the community.

Our Purpose

To give students a social network within the educational and hospitality communities
To be a resource for venue tours and industry speakers
To encourage professional community-student cooperation and engagement
To further scholastic interest and achievement
To organize, maintain, and stimulate activities and events
To encourage and support student understanding and participation in citizenship activities
To be the official representative for the DCTC Campus to the MSCSA.

Who can join?

You must be a student currently enrolled in a college, as well as a student member of MPI. Please contact Rosealee Lee, the MPI Student Club Advisor for further information.

Why you should join?

Networking is such an essential part of this industry. In becoming a part of the MPI Student Club you will have the opportunity to interact with professionals working in the industry, as well as connecting with other students in hospitality and event management programs. Not only that, but each month our club will participate in various types of industry education, including, but definitely not limited to venue tours, guest speakers, open discussion on topics of interest and informational seminars.

Some monthly events currently in consideration are:

Target Field Tour (a.k.a. the Twins Stadium)
Northern Vineyard Wineries Tour, Stillwater MN
Event Lab Tour
Dietary Trends with Seven Sons Signature Cuisine
Personal Professional Style Seminar
Wedding Theme

2011–2012 Board of Directors

The MPI-DCTC Student Club is honored to announce the 2011-2012 Board of Directors.Â Leading and engaging this dedicated group of professionals is:

Mylene (Mimi) Frencillo-Khaja, President
Dawn Nelson, Vice-President
Rachael Lund, Secretary
Jacob Cade, Treasurer
Katie Johnson, Student Representative


Mylene Frencillo-Khaja President	Dawn Nelson Vice President	Jacob Cade Treasurer


Rachael Lund Secretary	Katie Johnson Student Representative