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    SMPS Sacramento Snap Shot April 2022

    Posted by Website on Apr. 15, 2022  /   0

    Hello SMPS Members and Supporters!

    Our President-Elect, Marina Hill, is back from the 2022 SMPS Chapter Leaders Symposium (CLS) and is ready to share all the wonderful things she’s learned and what she plans. Marina attended 2022 CLS in Alexandria, Virginia from March 30 - April 1. 

    My CLS experience

    by Marina Hill, President-Elect

    Thoughts race through my head as I reflect upon my 2022 SMPS Chapter Leadership Symposium (CLS) experience. Where do I start? What is most important? What kind of leader do I want to be? What am I missing or forgetting?

    Diving into my memories of CLS, I am met with so much information I am unsure where to start. I quiet my mind and feel for the right path to take. I'm grateful to have had the privilege of attending CLS. I feel excited and nervous to undertake my journey as the SMPS Sacramento Chapter President. But that is the point: CLS gears you up, stirs you up and fills your head with impactful information! It allows you to create invaluable bonds with other upcoming chapter presidents because we are all on this journey together.

    We are a part of a tribe. A tribe that supports each other and gets things done! Our CLS leaders have given the CLS class of 2022 the tools to lead our chapters. They have shared their stories, successes, failures, and lessons learned. Craig Galati's story of grit and determination to keep his firm floating during the great recession was inspiring. (He wrote a book on the subject). Alicia Mojica Washington gave an eye-opening and soul-searching presentation on inclusivity which has lit a fire under me to make our chapter more inclusive. (More to come on this topic!) Self-proclaimed rule breaker, Dana Lancour, provided a strategic planning session with break-out rooms for incoming chapter leaders. Mary Abbajay spoke to Managing Critical Conversations. It was an energizing, get out of your seat discussion. We explored how to manage conversations with different types of personalities and how to direct those conversations to positive action.

    So many leaders shared their insight; CLS moderator, Stacy Stout, had us waking up with her enthusiasm before our coffee kicked in! Holly Bolton, Laura Ewan, and Ree Miskimon wrapped up CLS with warmth, support, and encouragement to go out and lead.

    It was an experience like no other. I will cherish my new network of friends and supporters and utilize the lessons I learned. I highly encourage SMPS members to consider taking on the chapter leadership role and attend CLS. You will begin to experience a mind shift from doing to leading. It is a time of personal growth, opportunity, learning a new perspective, and finding your leadership style.

    I'm excited to share this experience and journey with chapter members. I congratulate our self-named CLS class, License to Lead! We will be ready to start our year in September and take off those training wheels!

    Thank you for allowing me to share my experience with you. If you have questions about my experience or chapter leadership please reach out to me at: [email protected]

    I've also shared some relevant links below.

    Onward to great things!

    Marina Hill
    President-Elect, Sacramento Chapter


    License to Lead, CLS Class 2022


    (From left to right) President-Elects: Pearl-Grace Pantaleone, CPSM, Alaska Chapter, Monica King, Kentucky Chapter, Debbie Brock, San Diego Chapter and Marina Hill, Sacramento Chapter

    Relevant Links: 

    deadline is extended to april 29th | Call for 2022-2023 Board of Director Nominations - be a leader!

    SMPS-Sac is growing our membership, value, and impact on the local A/E/C industry. To remain on this path, we need leaders like you who are passionate about the profession and committed to excellence. We hope you will consider serving SMPS-Sac. Open 2022-2023 positions include: President-Elect and Director-at-Large: https://bit.ly/3tCsm8L

    UPCOMING SMPS Sacramento EVENTS

    Past President Panel and Inspiring Leadership – 4.19

    SMPS Sacramento’s past presidents and leaders will discuss what made them want to take leadership positions and provide insights on what helped them succeed. https://bit.ly/3D7O5s4

    SPCA Doggy Dash – 4.23

    We are networking with puppies! The 2022 SPCA Doggy Dash is back in-person. Bring your pups, kids, co-workers, friends, and family to this great fundraising event. https://bit.ly/3M1jikE  (Come meet my adorable covid puppy Wyatt and watch him roll in all the smelly spots) 

    Beers with the Board – 3.25, 4.29

    Join us on the last Friday of every month for our Beer with the Board event at Bike Dog on Broadway. This is an opportunity to unwind and spend time with the chapter board members – and ask us anything! https://bit.ly/3t30b17

    SMPS Spring Cleaning for a Cause Happy Hour – 5.12

    Take some time to clean out your closets and donate professional clothing benefiting WEAVE to Work! We are partnering with NAWIC Sacramento for this event. https://bit.ly/36gK60m

    Membership Mixer - SAVE THE DATE – 6.30 - Location TBD

    Calling all SMPS volunteers!

    SMPS Sacramento is actively recruiting committee volunteers for the coming year. Our Chapter has so many great opportunities to get involved, learn new skills, engage in high-value networking, and take on leadership positions. In addition to leadership and member roles on the year-long committees, we are also looking for members of all experience levels to help with special “micro-volunteer” opportunities. These include one-time or as-needed help with Chapter branding, content development, graphic design, social media, photography, recognition, and champions/hosts for programs, roundtables, and education events.

    Membership Committee
    Communication Committee
    Contact - Terese Salas
    Educations Committee
    Contact - Amber Harmon

    The SMPS Sacramento Chapter would not be successful without the tireless efforts of our volunteers working diligently to develop our programs and events. You are all amazing!

    Job Postings

    As the war for talent continues, the SMPS Sacramento job listings are a great resource to post your career opportunities. 

    TRC https://bit.ly/3xw8DK7

    Associate Marketing Manager

    Ethan Conrad Properties Inc https://bit.ly/37NxfDj

    Marketing and Administrative Coordinator

    Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. https://bit.ly/3KMjGT7

    Business Development Coordinator

    Coastland Civil Engineering https://bit.ly/38UyKAe

    Marketing Coordinator

    GEI Consultants, Inc. https://bit.ly/3iEGRlP

    Marketing Manager West Region

    Marketing Coordinator West Region

    Blackburn Consulting https://bit.ly/3iAnM4i

    Business Development Coordinator/Manager

    Ethan Conrad Properties Inc https://bit.ly/36ILKaW

    Social Media and Marketing Coordinator

    Marketing Coordinator

    Rudolph and Sletten https://bit.ly/36LfvI3

    Proposal/Marketing Coordinator

    Tesco Controls https://bit.ly/3LbF9Vl

    Brand Marketing Specialist

    Vanir https://bit.ly/3ivNffp

    Senior Business Development Coordinator

    WSP https://bit.ly/3wxgarF

    Marketing Consultant

    Marketing Manager

    Art Consulting Services https://bit.ly/3JTd3OJ

    Marketing Communications and Business Development

    Stantec https://bit.ly/36JgmJB

    Senior Marketing Specialist

    Other Virtual Educational Opportunities

    SMPS has a wide variety of virtual educational opportunities, many of which are FREE to members. Don’t forget to take advantage of these benefits:

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