Chapter Leader News
July 2024
This newsletter is updated monthly to inform chapter volunteers of Society happenings and relevant information for chapter management.
Chapter leader spotlight
Christy Sipos, CPSM
Marketing Director
Civiltec Engineering, Inc.
SMPS Arizona
Member Since: 1999
What motivates you to volunteer your valuable time to SMPS?
Our industry is pretty unique. Most of us, including me, fell into it by accident. SMPS was my go-to resource in the early years. It helped build my confidence, build my network, and most importantly learn that I was not alone in my struggles in my day-to-day job. My network was built by getting involved. Now I feel like it’s my time to give back to others starting out in the industry.
As a past chapter president, which HQ resource did you leverage most and how did that benefit your chapter?
This was a hard one. I had to miss the leader training, so I reached out a lot during my presidency. I think the resource I have used the most over the years has been membership. Getting that start-up membership box of goodies every year to have at a meeting and give out to members is a great benefit both to our members and reduces our chapter expenses. Finance and contract reviews have also been very helpful.
July featured articles
The Society’s annual meeting will be held virtually on August 26, at 3 p.m. ET. SMPS President Dana Lancour, CPSM, FSMPS, and our HQ team will review the current fiscal year and share initiatives for the next. You’ll also hear from President-Elect, Dr. Paula Stamp, MBA, FSMPS, CPSM.
Membership recruitment and retention are the heartbeat of the Society. To help and coming soon, SMPS HQ is currently putting together a digital tool kit for easy access and helpful tools and resources, all from one webpage. We’ll let you know when it’s available and how to access to tool kit.
In our latest issue of Marketer, you’ll find insightful articles about how leadership transcends titles and ways you can strive for authenticity. Plus, learn the history of our CPSM program and meet the future leadership of SMPS. Consider sharing your favorite article with your chapter members!
If your chapter members are looking for additional professional development, send them to our online learning site. There, you’ll find live and on-demand webinars, complimentary learning labs for members, and other great learning opportunities.
This year at Amplify A|E|C, we’ll recognize the SMPS Chapter President of the Year, Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award winner, as well as this year’s new Fellows. We’ll also honor the 2024 MCA finalists and announce the winners in each category, along with the People’s Choice Award and Best of Show. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to reserve your spot and join us to cheer on your colleagues.
Do you know anyone considering becoming a Certified Professional Services Marketer? If so, let them know that the next testing period is from September 7-28, 2024. Before taking the exam, they need to apply to sit for it, and the application deadline is August 1, 2024. Questions about the exam? Reach out to Natalie Gozzard at SMPS HQ at natalie@smps.org.
Have you checked out our news A/E/C Unplugged series? In this series, viewers can meet thought leaders as they share their personal career stories while also discussing insights, trends, and strategies shaping the future of A/E/C marketing and business development. Check out our YouTube channel for the latest episodes and spread the word!
ICYMI
- SMPS annual calendar for volunteers: check out upcoming events.
- 2023-24 Volunteer Orientation: View the document.
- On-Demand Webinar: Discover Why People Aren’t Doing What You Want Them to Do… and what you can do about it in this on-demand webinar.
SAVE THESE DATES!
Amplify A|E|C
July 24-26, 2024
Pinnacle Learning
August 15, 2024
September 11, 2024
Accessibility in the Built Environment and Beyond
Virtual DEI Town hall: August 20, 2024
The Pursuit Journey: From Herding Cats to a Killer Proposal
Virtual webinar: August 22, 2024
Annual membership meeting
Virtual meeting: August 26
The Pinnacle Experience
November 6-8, 2024
Chapter Demographics as of 07/01/2024
These stats can be helpful for planning your programming, cultivating sponsor relationships, and engaging in member recruitment and retention.
Questions regarding chapter membership data? Please reach out to SMPS HQ Manager, Member Engagement, Matthew McFadden, at matthew@smps.org.
