Committees

SMPS Seattle needs YOUR help!

Each committee relies on member participation for a successful year. Volunteering is a great way to expand your professional network and promote your firm to other A/E/C professionals. If you are interested in any of the committees, please contact the appropriate Director.

 

Communications
Membership
Networking
Diana Gudaus Nicole Phelan
Melissa Shelton-Philpott

Responsible for all chapter communications, including newsletter, Web site, and mailings

Manages press releases and media contacts

Develops PR program for the year

Creates and updates forms

Submits Striving for Excellence Award

Serves as the SMPS member contact on all issues related to membership

Responsible for increasing membership

Writes welcome letter to all new members included with the new member handbook

Tracks membership expirations, renewals, and drops and works with SMPS National for renewals and new memberships

Conducts member satisfaction surveys

Plans the awards program and banquet and other events to build member relations

Drafts a budget and conceptual plan for the awards banquet and networking events

Prepares announcements and ensures timely marketing of each networking event

 

 

Outreach
Programs & Education
Sponsorship
Position to be filled Sarah Wortman, CPSM
Randy Tuminello, PMP
Jennifer Van Vleet, CPSM

Plans the chapter’s outreach activities, including two community events per year Organizes the SMPS Seattle undergraduate scholarship, including raising funds, sending blank applications to local schools, and reviewing all completed applications

Develops relationships with other non- profit and educational organizations

Plans and implements programs for the monthly chapter luncheons

Organizes chapter educational events corresponding to the 6 domains of practice

Secures location, speakers, food, handouts, and audio/visual, as needed, for each event

Prepares, distributes, and summarizes program evaluations for each event

Coordinates programs with SMPS peer organizations, such as AIA

Oversees fundraising activities to support the chapter’s services

Coordinates these activities with other Board of Director events and services

Sets all sponsorship goals for the year