Hello!
The annual conference was a blast, and congratulations are in order for the 2011 conference planning committee for a great conference, and the Philadelphia Chapter for their hospitality. And the Maryland Chapter sure knows how to take over a city! ;) Our members were really busy at the conference accepting a slew of awards, presenting and moderating at sessions, and co-hosting the Mid-Atlantic Chapters Reception. Wow. We certainly are the ‘small but mighty’ Chapter!
In case you haven’t heard, it was announced at the conference that we’ll be teaming up with the DC Chapter for the Chapter Loyalty Study (and several other Chapters will also be participating). Our proximity to DC gives our members a chance to benefit from the best of both Chapters, and we hope to learn a lot about what this means for our membership’s needs. We don’t know many details yet, but we’ll keep you posted.
We also just wrapped up a quick membership and communications survey. I hope that you took the time to respond. In the coming months, we’ll be analyzing the information you provided and working towards making changes to better meet the needs of our members. Thank you so much for your input!
Our Board has been so busy planning for the Annual Conference (among many other things), that we now need to take a breather. Please join us for chit-chat and drinks at our summer happy hours!
We’ll be ramping back up in the fall with some great programs planned in October, November, AND December, so stay tuned for details on those, too. :)
With all of the things we’re working on, we can always welcome more volunteers! If you’d like to be part of a Chapter committee, we have several volunteer opportunities available. Take a look at the committees and sign-up here or contact our Volunteers Coordinator, Sean Henry. Volunteering is a great way to explore and gain new skills. If you don’t know what committee would be a good fit for you, Sean can help you figure it out.
How would you like to develop your skills and stretch your abilities in rewarding ways that may translate to your job and build your career while making a difference to our profession? Consider a leadership role on the Maryland Chapter Executive Board! We are seeking nominations for open Executive Board positions in 2012: President-Elect, Board Director (2 openings), and Treasurer. Self-nominations are welcome: Step up to the plate and assert your value! Let us know how well you shine in a few sentences. If you want to nominate a Chapter colleague for a position, that is okay, too – just tell us why. Please send your nominations by October 3rd to Sean Henry, 2011 Past-President and Nomination Committee Chair at [email protected]. Ask Sean about board position details and how serving on the Executive Board enhanced his professional and networking skills, contributing to a promotion and raise!
Keep an eye out for more news and events, via our blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or listerv. I’m looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming Chapter program!
Best regards,
Ashley Conaway
Chapter President 2011
The Maryland Chapter is conducting a membership survey to gain a better understanding of the needs of our membership.
Below is a link to a survey that we'd like you to complete by end-of-day Thursday, June 30th 2011. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes, but the insights you provide will be invaluable. Your responses will be anonymous. Everyone who completes the survey can enter to win a drawing for a $25 Visa gift certificate (two winners).
To complete survey, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/slamd-members-2011. Your participation in this important survey will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Wow, Maryland Chapter members sure will be busy at the conference! If you’re in Philadelphia and feeling a little homesick, stop in on these sessions and connect with local colleagues. Below is a listing of sessions and exhibits that Maryland Chapter members are involved in:
Join us at the Opening General Session!
Need to learn more about copyright? Sign up for these pre-conference sessions:
Don’t miss these sessions on Monday:
Add these session to your calendar on Tuesday:
Visit this booth:
Forgot to let us know about your involvement at the conference? Send it out to the listserv now!
To see other ways to connect with Chapter Members at the conference (like be a conference buddy or stop by the Mid-Atlantic Chapters Reception), go to: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmd/conference.htm.