SMPS Calendar 2020–21 (Programs, Deadlines, and Events)
The 2019-20 SMPS Chapter Volunteer Calendar has been archived
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 | Chapter Leader Meetup: Communications (download recap)
15 | Chapter President of the Year (CPY) application available
17 | Chapter Leader Meetup: Membership (download recap)
19 | Chapter Leader Meetup: Chapter Presidents (The Zoomers) (invite only)
23 | 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 (download recap) (watch recording)
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (1st quarter distribution)
JANUARY 2021
1 | 2021 Fellows Application application available
1| Marketing Achievement Award program opening
7 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Finance | Calendar Year Wrap-up (download recap)
12 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Membership (download recap)
15 | Filing deadline: Tax Forms 990EZ and 990N
15 | Striving for Excellence (SFE) program opening
19 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Top Five Tips for Effective Virtual Programming (download recap) (additional tips for premier events such as regional conferences and symposiums)
26 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Presidents-Elect | Governance (invite only)
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
11 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Chapter Programming Hot Topics (download recap)
18 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Presidents-Elect | Talent Development (invite only)
23 | 3 p.m. ET | Regional Conference Planning Meeting (download recap) (view recording)
25 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Sponsorship (download recap)
28 | File Tax Form 1099 to IRS
MARCH 2021
2 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Gearing Up for In-Person and Hybrid Events (download recap)
3 | 3 p.m. ET | CLS Class of 2020 Reunion | The Zoomers (invite only)
9 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Presidents-Elect (invite only)
18 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Membership (download the recap)
22 | Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) submission deadline
31 | Pivot & Focus Chapter Awards (SFE) submission deadline
31| Chapter President of the Year (CPY) application deadline
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (2nd quarter distribution)
APRIL 2021
6 | Marketing Achievement Award submission deadline
8 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Making the Most of CLS (invite only)
21-22 | Chapter Leadership Symposium (CLS)
NOW HYBRID (VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON) 25–27 | SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference: Nashville, TN
30 | 2021 Fellows Application application deadline
POSTPONED TO APRIL 6-8, 2022 | SMPS Missouri Valley Regional Conference: Wichita, KS
MAY 2021
POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 2021 | SMPS Southwest Regional Conference: Tucson, AZ
POSTPONED TO APRIL 27-29, 2022 | SMPS Heartland Regional Conference: Milwaukee, WI
VIRTUAL 20–21 | SMPS Northeast Regional Conference: Lake George, NY
JUNE 2021
10 | Chapter Leader Meetup: Leader to Leader (presidents-elect invite only)
25 | You and SMPS: Kickstart Your Membership (invite only new-member meetup; contact membership@smps.org for more information)
30 | Regional Conference Overview and Orientation (recording available on-demand)
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
15 | A/E/Connections – Columbus, OH
22 | A/E/Connections – Austin, TX
30 | You and SMPS: Kickstart Your Membership (invite only new-member meetup; contact membership@smps.org for more information)
Budget Process: Chapters should be creating their budgets for board approval in September
AUGUST 2021
4–6 |SMPS Annual Conference: Build Business 2021
27 | You and SMPS: Kickstart Your Membership (invite only new-member meetup; contact membership@smps.org for more information)
31 | Last day for 2020-21 chapter presidents-elect to register for the CPSM exam for free (Questions? contact natalie@smps.org)
2021-2022 budget completion by chapters
RECURRING
Marketer journal published digitally: October, December, February, April, June, and August
Marketer QuickLook published (monthly e-newsletter)
Pivot & Focus Learning Lab Meetups (bi-monthly)
Chapter Leader Newsletter (monthly, sent out to all chapter volunteers)