Membership Open Office Hours
Every other Thursday, from 3:30-4:30pm, ET, HQ staff is available to answer your membership, re:Members, and Bill Highway questions. If you don’t see the invite on your calendar, please email bryan@smps.org.
Chapter Leader Newsletter
February2026
Explore February membership updates, celebrate our Season of Giving chapters, and find fiscal-year transition guidance, award deadlines, and online learning resources.
5 sections16 updates
Section 01
Membership Corner
Hi, chapter leaders! Here are a few membership-related resources that may come in handy.
3 updates
Chapter Membership Activity Notifications
As was the case in the previous database, we are working with re:Members on a custom solution where chapter presidents and membership chairs would be notified by email within 24 hours of new and reinstating members joining. As of this message, a scope of work has been signed, and we expect this work will be completed no later than the end of February.
As always, you have access to 11 chapter queries via smps.org (left hand margin > Start> Queries > Query Center > All Queries)
(Note: Your chapter demographics query lives there, too.)
Member Directory Updates
If you haven’t noticed the new filters within Advance Search, please take a look. As of this message, additional filters have been made available.
Any questions? Please reach out to Director of Membership, Bryan Lipps, at bryan@smps.org.
Section 02
Chapter Updates
3 updates
Celebrate Our Season of Giving Chapters
Thanks again to our chapters for participating in the 2025 Season of Giving! Our fun (and friendly!) competition ran through January 5 and provided an opportunity to show some extra love to the Foundation. Four of our chapters came out on top!
Thanks to your support, the Foundation regularly delivers resources that drive industry growth and innovation—and supports the future of AEC through scholarships. Each of the four chapters will receive two prizes: 1) one night at the Amplify A|E|C host hotel in Las Vegas during the 2026 conference and 2) one registration to the Emerging Trends Roundtable at Amplify A|E|C 2026.
Congrats to the following chapters! Your gift of giving will go a long way!
SMPS Boston
SMPS Los Angeles
SMPS Pittsburgh
SMPS Wichita
Any questions? Reach out to Foundation Staff Liaison, Antonio Payne, CPA, CDE, at antonio@smps.org.
Fiscal Year Master Class Now on Demand
SMPS HQ held a master class last month to provide focused training and real-time guidance for chapters as they transition to the new fiscal-year cycle. Our initial workshop, Bylaws Rollout Workshop, featured guidance on adopting the updated model bylaws, including timelines, voting requirements, and best practices. In case you missed it, you can watch the recording (use passcode: p1m!=@2k).
With more on the way, these sessions are designed to help chapter leaders understand the changes and implement them smoothly. Additional workshops addressing financial considerations and implementation details will be announced soon.
Thank you for your leadership and partnership as we move through this transition together. Our goal is to ensure chapters feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Have specific questions related to your chapter? Reach out to Kai Wright at kai@smps.org to schedule a one-on-one Fiscal Year Master Class session for tailored support.
CX Workshop Series Recap
Last year, we held several Client Experience (CX) Immersion workshops in partnership with ClientSavvy, a ClearlyRated Company. The one-day, hands-on program, designed for AEC marketers and business developers, offered a mix of workshops, collaboration, and real-world applications.
Thank you to the SMPS chapters that participated and co-hosted the program. If your chapter would like to host a CX workshop this year, please reach out to Associate Director of Volunteer Relations, Kai Wright, at kai@smps.org. Interested in downloading the CX report and other valuable research and publications, visit our website.
Section 03
Awards and Learning
3 updates
Early entry ends February 16
MCA Early Entry Rate Ends February 16
The early entry rate for the SMPS Marketing Communications Awards is available through February 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Submit during this window to receive $75 off the regular entry fee of $330. Encourage your members to plan ahead, save on entry fees, and gain national recognition for their marketing excellence.
Nominate by April 3
Nominate a Chapter President by April 3
And don’t forget about our Chapter President of the Year award. Make sure to nominate by April 3! If your chapter has an immediate past-president who inspires others, fosters collaboration, and continues to elevate SMPS, this is the moment to shine a light on their impact. Submit a nomination and help us celebrate the exceptional leadership across our Society.
Explore SMPS Online Learning
Spread the word about SMPS HQ’s online learning center. As an SMPS member, get discounted rates on all webinars. From proposal preparation to exclusive CPSM learning series, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we have several complimentary webinars exclusively for members—many of which are on demand and available at your convenience.
Section 04
In Case You Missed It
4 updates
Membership Retention Strategies That Work
BillHighway Training for Chapter Leaders
(use passcode: SMPS2025!)
Recruitment with Purpose
SMPS Annual Calendar for Volunteers
Section 05
Save the Dates
3 updates
July 27 to 29
Amplify AEC in Las Vegas July 27 to 29
Date2026
Regional Conferences in 2026
April 15 to 17