SMPS Calendar 2021–22 (Programs, Deadlines, and Events)
The 2020–21 SMPS Chapter Volunteer Calendar has been archived
This calendar is frequently updated.
Please continue to check back periodically for updates and additions as the year continues.
Questions? Contact Julio Santos, SMPS HQ Senior Manager, Component Relations and Systems, at julio@smps.org
SEPTEMBER 2021
1 | Fiscal year begins
1 | First day for 2021–22 chapter presidents-elect to register for the CPSM exam for free (Questions? contact natalie@smps.org)
1 | SMPS Foundation Zinsmeyer Scholarship Fund: HBCU Application Deadline
15 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Townhall
30 | Chapter Volunteer Orientation: On-demand recording and recap available
30 | Chapter finance report deadline
30 | Chapter education report deadline
Shared dues rebate paid to each chapter (2020–21 4th quarter distribution)
Budget Process: Each chapter BOD to approve budget for 2021–22 fiscal year
OCTOBER 2021
4–6 | The Pinnacle Experience 2021: New Orleans, LA
26 | A/E/Connections: Newport Beach, CA
27–29 | SMPS Southwest Regional Conference: Tucson, AZ
NOVEMBER 2021
1 | Chapter President of the Year (CPY) application available
10 | Chapter Leader Meetup: Education/Programs, Marketing/Communication, and Membership (recap available)
15 | 2022 Fellows Application application available
15 | Marketing Achievement Award program opening
Chapters should begin preparing tax forms 990EZ and 990N: Deadline January 15
DECEMBER 2021
7 | Chapter Leader Meetup: Finance, Taxes, and Billhighway (recap available)
15 | Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) program opening
JANUARY 2022
6 | Billhighway-hosted Town Hall | (recap available)
15 | Filing deadline: Tax Forms 990EZ and 990N
19–21 | SMPS Pacific Regional Conference: Sacramento, CA
26–28 | 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 2021)
Prepare for chapter board nominations and elections (verify specific dates in your chapter’s bylaws)
FEBRUARY 2022
17 | 3 p.m. ET | Chapter Leader Meetup: Driving Member Engagement (register today!)
22 | 3 p.m. ET | Get To Know Your CPSM Network | virtual event
28 | File Tax Form 1099 to IRS
MARCH 2022
23–25 | SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference: Orlando, FL
22 | Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) submission deadline
30 & 31 | Chapter Leadership Symposium (CLS): Alexandria, VA (reception March 30; full program March 31 and April 1)
31 | Chapter President of the Year (CPY) application deadline
APRIL 2022
1 | Chapter Leadership Symposium (CLS): Alexandria, VA (reception March 30; full program March 31 and April 1)
6–8 | SMPS Missouri Valley Regional Conference: Wichita, KS
8 | Marketing Achievement Award submission deadline
11 | 2022 Fellows Application application deadline
27–29 | SMPS Heartland Regional Conference: Milwaukee, WI
MAY 2022
18–20 | SMPS Northeast Regional Conference: Lake George, NY
JUNE 2022
30 | Chapter board and committee roster report deadline (to be submitted by 2022-23 president)
JULY 2022
18–20 | Amplify A|E|C 2022: Atlanta, GA (registration open!)
Budget Process: Chapters should be creating their budgets for board approval in September
AUGUST 2022
31 | Last day for 2021-22 chapter presidents-elect to register for the CPSM exam for free (Questions? contact natalie@smps.org)
2022–2023 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)
You and SMPS: Kickstart Your Membership (invite only, new-member meetup; contact membership@smps.org for more information) (last Friday of every month)