Committees
Get the most out of your membership while getting acquainted with other SMPS members – Join a Committee!
Committee participation is the perfect opportunity to promote your firm, gain leadership skills, and advance in your career. In addition, it’s fun and rewarding! Please contact our directors below to get involved.
PROGRAMS/EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Programs/Education Committee of SMPS St. Louis is committed to providing high-quality programs that retain active members and attract potential members. Benefits of being a Programs/Education Committee member:
- Opportunities for direct exposure to clients and owners
- Opportunity to develop marketing materials skills
- Participate in an excellent group of professionals from client and partnering firms
- Introduce new and creative programs ideas
- Shape programs to address the needs of your role or your firm
To volunteer, contact:
Sarah Bundy 
Cheryl Vancil
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
The Sponsorship Committee of SMPS St. Louis is responsible for acquiring sponsorship for all programs/special events, maintaining a sponsorship database and distributing thank you letters to sponsors for their contribution. Benefits of being a Sponsorship committee member:
- Opportunity to strengthen interpersonal relationships with firms in the St. Louis SMPS chapter
- Strengthen business development skills
- Potential relationship building that could result in teaming on future projects
To volunteer, contact Elizabeth Graff
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee actively promotes membership in SMPS St. Louis. They serve as the welcoming committee for all new members, encouraging engagement and event attendance, and acting as a resource to members looking to learn more about all SMPS St. Louis offers. The committee is also responsible for researching prospective membership opportunities, coordinating a yearly membership drive, and providing ongoing support to existing members.
Benefits of being a membership committee member:
- Opportunity to network with peers in the industry
- Help grow the chapter
To volunteer, contact Katie Helmsing
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
The Communications Committee of SMPS St. Louis is responsible for the design, production, and distribution of communication to members via the Chapter website, preparation and distribution of press releases, sending newsletters, and keeping all social media outlets current.
Benefits of being a communications committee member:
- Opportunity to develop marketing communication skills
- Introduce new and creative communications ideas
- Sharpen writing, graphic, and video production skills
