SMC_SGF 2011

Membership. Our most important priority is YOU! Social Media and therefore, SMC_SGF is first and foremost about engagement, connection, and community for you, the members

Community. We want SMC_SGF to be a valuable resource for the Springfield community. We also want to help elevate Springfield to be recognized regionally and nationally as a leader in the social media industry.

Business. We want to enable each of our members to be an advocate for social media in the business community … as employees, owners, consultants, or simply as a voice to a decision maker saying, "Hey, have you thought about ..."

President – Primary leader and driver of the plan and the team; Serves as liaison to National chapter and solicits sponsorships; Works with the community and businesses to integrate SMC_SGF efforts

Vice-President – Captures progress, supports all chairs, and responsible for all administrative items

Events - Plans and coordinates all events

Membership – Voice of the members, welcome team and creates member development opportunities

Communications – Prepares and delivers all organizational messaging; executes and manages online platforms

Chairpersons - Assists with specific areas within the organization Events - Assists with special projects as needed Topics - Suggests and solicits topics for meetings;

works with president to develop meeting agenda Students - Coordinates on-campus meetings and

communications with student organizations

Launched chapter in August

Averaged attendance 10 members monthly

Making a difference in our community through education and nonprofit panels

Establishing presence

Sharing with others our mission

Diversity – Offer events to address a multitude of interests: Social users Practitioners Business adoption Technology trends Newbies Community concerns (safety, security,

ethics, nonprofits)

Awareness – Increase social media and SMC_SGF understanding locally, regionally & nationally Social Media Panels Social Media and Club Awards Leverage all online communication

channels Solidify formal sponsorships Develop committees

Membership Development – offer new opportunities Partner with local organizations to provide

educational sessions Professional speaking presentations Discussion panels, debates, rigorous

conversation to stretch us to new levels Connect knowledge to need – making us

smarter and more visible

Make a Difference & Have Fun! Establish a foundation for growth and

value Provide ample volunteer opportunities Community Participation Actively support job seekers Grass roots social efforts – social

gatherings and SGF Tweeps!

President – Christie Love @christielove936

Vice-President – Jen Welton @BoundlessJen

Events – Kevin Richardson @barkinghand

Communications – Angela Frizell @oneztwolls

Membership – Cariel Grove @strawberrygrove

Chairpersons Events - Rotating Topics - Kirk Baumann@kbaumann

Students - Lindsay @lvanquaethem, Sara @SaraMcC120, and Kierstan @KABagley (MSU)

Board and Chairs

2011 - Appointments Announced January 25th and February 9

New Nominations November 2011

Voting and Mentorship December, January 2011

Positions Filled February 2012

Board Appointing and Elections

Lead a committeeBecome a committee memberCommunity volunteerProfessional membershipAdvocate for your business to

become an official memberShare, share, shareVisit with a board member to learn

more!