SMPS Calendar 2019–20 (Programs, Deadlines, and Events)
SEPTEMBER 2019
3 | Be in the Know: 2019–20 Chapter Volunteer Orientation – SMPS HQ Webinar (Recording)
18 | Society Volunteer Forum | SMPS Southwest Regional Conference: Colorado Springs, CO
18–20 | SMPS Southwest Regional Conference: Colorado Springs, CO
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 2019–20 fiscal year
NOVEMBER 2019
1 | Chapter President of the Year (CPY) application available
1 | Striving for Excellence (SFE) application available
13–15 | SMPS Pinnacle Experience: Denver, CO
Chapters should begin preparing tax forms 990EZ and 990N: Deadline January 15
DECEMBER 2019
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (1st quarter distribution)
Marketing Communications Awards (MCA): Call for entries opens
JANUARY 2020
15 | Filing deadline: Tax Forms 990EZ and 990N
22 | 2 p.m. ET | Membership Chair Roundtable Webinar (recording) | Hosted by Matthew McFadden, Member Engagement Coordinator
22| Society Volunteer Forum | SMPS Southern Regional Conference: Fort Worth, TX
22–24 | SMPS Southern Regional Conference: Fort Worth, TX
29 | 2020 Fellows Application Available
31 | Chapter President of the Year (CPY) submission deadline
31 | Striving for Excellence (SFE) submission deadline
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 2019)
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 2020
FEBRUARY 2020
5 | Society Volunteer Forum | SMPS Pacific Regional Conference: Las Vegas, NV
5–7 | SMPS Pacific Regional Conference: Las Vegas, NV
20 | SMPS HQ Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Society Board Service, 2 p.m. EST
29 | File Tax Form 1099 to IRS
MARCH 2020
Now Virtual Through June | SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference: Tampa Bay, Florida
19 | Chapter Leader Town Hall (recording available on-demand)
22 | Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) submission deadline
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (2nd quarter distribution)
APRIL 2020
1 | Fellows application deadline
1 | Marketing Achievement Award entry due
Now Virtual Through June | Chapter Leadership Symposium (CLS): Washington, D.C.
MAY 2020
Cancelled | Society Volunteer Forum | SMPS Northeast Regional Conference: New York City, NY
18 | Chapter Leader Town Hall (recording available on-demand)
JUNE 2020
11 | SMPS Chapter Leader Meet-up: MEMBERSHIP (recording available on-demand)
30 | Chapter board and committee roster report deadline (to be submitted by 2020-21 president)
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (3rd quarter distribution)
JULY 2020
14 | 3:30 p.m. ET | SMPS Chapter Leader Meet-up: Program Leads | Register Today!
16 | 3:30 p.m. ET | SMPS Chapter Leader Meet-up: Presidents-Elect | Register Today!
Budget Process: Chapters should be creating their budgets for board approval in September
AUGUST 2020
Budget completion by chapters
SEPTEMBER 2020
1 | Fiscal year begins
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
8 | Chapter Volunteer Forum (Details TBD)
8 | PLS/CLS Reunion (Details TBD)
8-10 | Build Business, the SMPS annual conference: Austin, TX
RECURRING
Marketer journal published: October, December, February, April, June, and August
Marketer QuickLook published (weekly e-newsletter): Tuesdays
Learning Labs (bimonthly): 2nd Wednesday, 12 p.m. ET
SMPS Webinars (monthly): 3rd Tuesday, 2 p.m. ET
Chapter Leader Newsletter (monthly, sent out to all chapter volunteers)