Congratulations to Natalie Norris, CMP, of Meetings and More Inc. She and her husband Keith welcomed their new daughter Sara Grace Norris on November 29, 2007. 

Congratulations to Tracy Rawson, Director of Sales at Union Station. She and her husband Dan welcomed their 4th child (first boy!) on January 31st. Chase Daniel weighed 8 pounds and was 21 ¼”. His sisters Harley (9), Brenna (5), and Delaney (3) are thrilled that they have a new baby brother!

Congratulations to Don England! Don England has left PSAV and started The NAkED POiNT, LLC a web based company helping users to determine, evaluate and actualize the ultimate adventure, their LIFE!  Don's new contact information is:

Don England
Co-Founder / CEO
The NAkED POiNT
615.483.8488 Office / Cell
615.650.8494 Fax
don@thenakedpoint.com 
1419 Fatherland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

Congratulations to Aaron Mayo on his new position with Event Logistics as the Senior Sales Manager. His new contact info is:

Aaron Mayo
Senior Sales Manager
Event Logistics, Inc.
25 Century Boulevard
Suite 209
Nashville, TN 37214
direct: 695.5229
fax: 871.0095

(Memphis) wants to extend a very special thank you to Janice McCallen, our out-going Memphis Regional President for such a fabulous job this year keeping our committee in line and productive. Janice is a delight to work with and a very organized and motivating leader. Thank you Janice and we look forward to your continued involvement next year!

Congratulations to Marsha Pursley of Lifeway Christian Resources. Marsha recently received her CMP certification!

On February 23, Destination Nashville was honored as an ADME Achievement and Recognition Award Winner in the Best Innovative Event $50,0001-$100,000 category for their Phantom of the Opera event. The awards were presented to the top destination management companies in the US. Congratulations!

In Memory of Beth Calveard
On Saturday, March 22, at 3:25am, Beth Calveard, CHSP passed away.  Beth was a dedicated member of MPI and the Tennessee Chapter for many years. She was extremely active in many committees over the years and on the MPI Tennessee Chapter Board of Directors.  She served as Chapter President from 1998 – 1999. She has been a wonderful friend and colleague to many and will be missed greatly. 

The Tennessee Chapter is making a financial contribution to the Calveard Family Fund.  If you would like to make a personal contribution, please click on this link: www.tnmpi.org/memory.asp

Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following MPI members who will soon celebrate their membership anniversary: