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SMPS INFORM | September 15 Print

Featured Article

Board Nominations Now Open!

SMPS Indiana is now accepting nominations for positions on the Board of Directors for the term beginning January 1, 2027. Serving on the board is an opportunity to expand your leadership skills, strengthen connections across the AEC industry, and help shape the future of our chapter. Candidates may nominate themselves, which is the most common method, or be nominated by petition.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

  • President-Elect
  • Secretary, two-year term
  • Programs Chair
  • Education Chair
  • Communications Chair
  • Membership Chair

Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15: SUBMIT A NOMINATION

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must:

  • Be a current SMPS member in good standing for at least one year
  • Have the endorsement of their firm
  • Be committed to attending board meetings and chapter events

NOT READY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD? There are many ways to contribute without taking on a board position. Members can join a committee, support a special initiative, or lend a hand with short-term volunteer opportunities. Email [email protected] and let us know how you would like to get involved, and we will help connect you with an opportunity that fits your interests and availability. EXPLORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Questions about nominations or getting involved with SMPS Indiana? Contact Erin Drake, President-Elect, at [email protected].

Learn more about getting involved with SMPS Indiana

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President's Corner

Our Bylaws Are Being Updated

The proposed bylaw changes are intended to better align leadership terms and Chapter operations with the calendar year. Adjusted from an HQ supplied template, leadership terms and the fiscal year will move from September–August to January–December. Board nominations and selection will happen later in the year to support the revised timeline. The Board will consist of four Directors-at-Large, Secretary, Treasurer, President, Past President, and President Elect.

The Nominations and Elections Committee will continue using the current slate-based process and will include at least five members who have been part of the Chapter for at least one year and who represent the diversity of the membership. The President-Elect will continue to lead the committee, and committee members may not run for office.

Term limits and elections will change for the Secretary role and Treasurer. Both will work together on two-year term limits that will hold elections in alternating years to create continuity with the Executive Committee of Board leadership. The bylaws will also require an annual audit each year, replacing the current option to conduct either an audit or a financial review.

These incremental changes to the bylaws create consistency across all SMPS chapters nationwide and support the transition to operations within a calendar year. 

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Regional News

Save the Date: HRC 2026! 

•     SMPS Heartland Regional Conference | September 30-October 2, 2026 | Cincinnati, Ohio

o   The full schedule is officially LIVE!

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

·         SAVE THE DATE: Steve Osborn Weld Coxe Award Celebration | October 12 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Holliday Farms Clubhouse

·         Euchre Tournament | October 15 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Four Fingers Distillery

·         CX Immersion: Lead the Future of Client Experience in AEC | November 5 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | The Alexander

·          SMPS Indiana Volunteer Day at Gleaner’s | November 19 | 1:00-4:30 pm | Gleaner’s Food Bank

    •      Holiday Party & Annual Meeting | December 2 | 3:30-6:00 pm | Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar

    Additional Webinar Programs

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    CPSM

          Could 2027 be the year you add "CPSM" after your name? SMPS Indiana is planning a CPSM Study Group to prepare members for the March 2027 certification exam, with sessions beginning in late 2026. 

    Fill out this survey to let us know that you’d be interested in joining our CPSM study group this fall!

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    Membership

    Member Milestones

    Join us in celebrating those with September membership anniversaries! 🎉

    •  Mark Joseph, celebrating 36 years
    • Steven Osborn, FSMPS, CPSM, celebrating 33 years
    • Ashley O’Neal, celebrating 10 years
    • Abby Lauck, PMP, celebrating 6 years
    • Rob Wineland, celebrating 5 years
    • Lisa McDermott, celebrating 5 years
    • Whitney Martin Davis, celebrating 4 years
    • Laura Reed, celebrating 1 year

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    Job Postings

    ARE YOU HIRING? 

    Are you in the process of growing your team and looking for dedicated professionals? Post your job opening on SMPS Indiana's website by contacting [email protected].

    Please note, there is a $100 fee for non-member posts.

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    Sponsors

    Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our mission and initiatives and fostering growth and development opportunities within the local AEC community!

    Interested in supporting SMPS Indiana through a 2026 Sponsorship Commitment? View our 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities Info or contact Amanda Kerns at [email protected].

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    Marketing Memes

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