SMPS Calendar 2020–21 (Programs, Deadlines, and Events)
The 2019-20 SMPS Chapter Volunteer Calendar has been archived
Due to the impact of COVID-19, there are calendar items that are still TBD for the 2020-21 program year. We will make sure these dates are announced to chapter leaders once determined:
Striving for Excellence (SFE) program opening and submission deadline
SEPTEMBER 2020
1 | Fiscal year begins
3 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Chapter Presidents (The Zoomers) (invite only)
9 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Membership (download recap)
16–17 | The Pinnacle+ Experience
24 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Enhance Virtual Programming and Logistics (download recap)
30 | Chapter finance and education reports deadline
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (4th quarter distribution)
Budget Process: Each chapter BOD to approve budget for 2020–21 fiscal year
OCTOBER 2020
5–9 | Build Business 2020: Pivot & Focus
15 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Sponsorship (download recap)
20 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Membership (invite only)
22 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Chapter Presidents (The Zoomers) (invite only)
27 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Chapter Programming (download recap)
NOVEMBER 2020
9 | Build Business 2021 | Call for Speakers Opens
12 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Communications
15 | Chapter President of the Year (CPY) application available
17 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Membership
19 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Chapter Presidents (The Zoomers) (invite only)
23 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Chapter Presidents-Elect (invite only)
Chapters should begin preparing tax forms 990EZ and 990N: Deadline January 15
DECEMBER 2020
1 | Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) program opening
3 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Regional Conference Town Hall | Register Today!
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (1st quarter distribution)
JANUARY 2021
1 | 2021 Fellows Application application available
1| Marketing Achievement Award program opening
15 | Filing deadline: Tax Forms 990EZ and 990N
POSTPONED TO 2022 | SMPS Southern Regional Conference: Oklahoma City, OK
31 | Tax Form 1099 due to vendors (speakers, website, etc.) (1099 forms must be prepared for individuals to whom you have paid more than $600 in 2020)
Prepare for chapter board nominations and elections (verify specific dates in your chapter’s bylaws)
Presidents-Elect and Program Leads should be registered for CLS 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
POSTPONED TO 2022 | SMPS Pacific Regional Conference | Sacramento, CA
28 | File Tax Form 1099 to IRS
MARCH 2021
1| Chapter President of the Year (CPY) application deadline
22 | Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) submission deadline
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (2nd quarter distribution)
APRIL 2021
6 | Marketing Achievement Award submission deadline
25–27 | SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference: Nashville, TN
30 | 2021 Fellows Application application deadline
POSTPONED TO 2022 | SMPS Missouri Valley Regional Conference: Wichita, KS
TBA | Chapter Leadership Symposium (CLS)
MAY 2021
6–8 | SMPS Southwest Regional Conference: Tucson, AZ
12–14 | SMPS Heartland Regional Conference: Milwaukee, WI
19–21 | SMPS Northeast Regional Conference: Lake George, NY
JUNE 2021
30 | Chapter board and committee roster report deadline (to be submitted by 2021-22 president)
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (3rd quarter distribution)
JULY 2021
Budget Process: Chapters should be creating their budgets for board approval in September
AUGUST 2021
4–6 |SMPS Annual Conference: Build Business 2021
2021-2022 budget completion by chapters
RECURRING
Marketer journal published: October, December, February, April, June, and August
Marketer QuickLook published (weekly e-newsletter): Tuesdays
Pivot & Focus Learning Lab Meetups (bi-monthly)
Chapter Leader Newsletter (monthly, sent out to all chapter volunteers)