Snapshot Monthly Newsletter | January/February 2025 
Chapter News
A Message from the President
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The Power of Volunteers: Why Your Involvement Matters This year we embarked on developing our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. Thanks to many of you who completed our Assessment Survey, we were able to identify common themes to focus on that will help shape the future of our Chapter. One of those common themes was the need for a volunteer pipeline and a path to help SMPS Philadelphia members who want to get involved find the right committees and roles, and if they choose to, learn the skills to move from committee member to Committee Director, and maybe one day become President of our great Chapter (for reference, my journey took about six years!). Our Chapter thrives because of our incredible volunteers. Right now, 15% of our membership dedicates their time and talents to making SMPS Philadelphia stronger—planning programs, creating graphics, writing content, connecting with members, updating our website, and ensuring we continue to provide valuable resources for our A/E/C community. To those who already volunteer: thank you! Your contributions help our Chapter run and thrive! |
Every event, initiative, and new member experience is shaped by those who step up. If you’ve ever considered getting more involved, now is the perfect time. We are halfway through the Program Year and have a great rhythm, but have also identified areas that still need support.
Volunteering is a chance to make the most of your SMPS membership by expanding your network, learning new skills, developing your leadership skills, and deepening your engagement with our organization.
Whether you just have a few hours a month or are interested in taking on a larger role, there’s a place for you. From helping with events to supporting communications, your contributions – big and small – help move our Chapter forward. If you’re interested in learning more about available roles, please reach out to me or any member of our Board of Directors. Let’s continue building something great together.
Laura Frein, CPSM
DEI Membership Grant Applications are Open!
SMPS Philadelphia's DEI Membership Grant provides individuals the opportunity to engage deeply with our chapter as a member at no cost, participate in discussions related to operations as a committee member, and through one year of committee service, obtain eligibility to serve on the Chapter’s board of directors. Learn more here and apply by May 2nd!
Help us plan for our future and learn and earn!
Check out our Strategic Plan development process page here to learn more and join us March 26th for a free, members-only In-Person Workshop with Chapter leaders and facilitator Holly Bolton. (Calling all CPSMs, too: participation in this event is eligible for up to 5 CE credits!)
Save the Date: Board of Directors Nominations
Board of Directors Nominations for the 2025-2026 Program Year will open in April and voting will follow in May. In the coming weeks please look out for more information about responsibilities and eligibility requirements for open positions including President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and our six Directors-at-Large. 🗳️
Save the Date: SMPS Philadelphia End-of-Year Celebration
Mark your calendars for our end-of-year bash on June XX. Event details and registration coming soon! 🎉
Event Recaps
Upcoming Events
Registration is now open for the following programs and events. Did you know? You can now view a list of individuals registered for all our events! Visit the SMPS Philadelphia website, and go to "Events" and "Event Registration List" in the dropdown menu.
Never miss a registration deadline, get event reminders, and stay connected to all things SMPS Philadelphia, in real time! Sign up for text message alerts from SMPS Philadelphia! Text: SMPSPHL to 844-554-0960
Education
Good luck to all of our Boot Campers and Chapter members taking their CPSM exams in March! We hope, with Practice, that you feel ready and empowered to Domain-ate!
Let’s talk tech! SMPS Philadelphia is calling for presenters for our 2024-2025 Tech Tuesdays. Do you use a program that helps you be a better marketer? Want to share your tech insight with SMPS members? A few brainstormed topics include, but are not limited to, Hubspot, Trello, Slack, PowerPoint, and CRM features. Contact Lauren Coughlin with your ideas!
Join us for members-only Tech Tuesdays, our new monthly series where we learn quick and useful tips for programs AEC marketers use daily. We hold these sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at noon, so grab your lunch, hop on Zoom, and let’s talk tech!
Upcoming Tech Tuesday
Job Bank
Did you know? You can promote your open marketing and business development positions on the SMPS Philadelphia website.
Marketing Manager | CosciaMoos Architecture
Submit your open positions to the Job Bank here!
Sponsorship
Thank you to the following companies committed to being 2024-2025 Program Year Sponsors! Learn more about current sponsorship opportunities!
