Sept. NL working - Sales and Marketing Executives International

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER,
The SMEI Board
of Directors
CONTINUE to
Deliver on the
Promise of Great
Programming!
SMEI members and
the Board members
listen, plan, and
dedicate themselves
to deliver outstanding
member value – in
quality workshops
and outstanding
keynote speakers that
inspire and stimulate
professional growth
and development
SMEI AKRON
SEPTEMBER 9th
WORKSHOP/DINNER
EVENT
2008
2913 Cedar Hill Road
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
THIS EVENT PROMISES TO BE A SELL OUT
– sign up now to attend!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
2nd Floor of Terminal
Akron Canton Airport
5400 Lauby Road
North Canton, OH
4 - 5:30 p.m. - Workshop "Brand
Aerobics"
6:15 - 8 p.m. - Dinner & Keynote "A
Perfect Pairing:
AirTran Airways
and Akron-Canton
Airport Work
Together to Get
Through Tough
Times"
Please join us for
two terrific
presentations in
September and
October.
Dinner & Keynote
Presentation: 6:15
– 8 p.m.
Kevin Healy
As if there’s not enough
Senior Vice President,
Marketing and Planning fun and information in
the workshop – our dinAirTran Airways
ner keynote speaker is
Kevin Healy, Senior Vice President, Marketing &
Planning, AirTran Airways.
In September - pack
up your marketing
and sales bags –
we’re headed on a bit
of a field trip.
Kevin’s topic is “A Perfect Pairing: AirTran
Airways and Akron-Canton Airport work together to get through tough times.” Kevin visits us
from his headquarters base in Atlanta, GA and
no doubt will create a “SELL OUT” dinner event.
Again, we advise – get your reservations placed
today!
His focus will guide us to learn and take away
these key messages:
• Collaborate on marketing and branding
• Keeping airport costs low helps keep
fares low for travelers
• Taking risks and trusting your partner to
come through
Kevin Healy joined AirTran Airways in April 1999
as vice president - planning. Serving as senior
vice president – marketing and planning, he
oversees the airline’s route strategy, scheduling,
pricing, revenue management, marketing, sales
and public relations as well as government and
community affairs.
Healy previously served in management positions with US Airways in the pricing, yield management and revenue analysis departments. In
1982, Healy began his airline career at Piedmont
Airlines, serving in various customer service
positions as well as yield management.
In July 2002, Healy was appointed by Governor
Jeb Bush to serve on the Florida Commission on
Tourism and is a member of the board of directors of Visit Florida.
A native of Washington,
D.C., Healy attended
Spring Hill College in
Mobile, Alabama. He
currently lives in Winter
Park, Fla., with his wife
and daughter.
Workshop:
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Presented by
Kristie VanAuken &
Dave Derby
We are honored and
Kristie VanAuken
Director, Marketing &
Communications The
Akron Canton Airport
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IT’S SMEI AKRON’S
40TH ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE PRESIDENT ...
Nancy Bird
2008 marks the 40th anniversary of
Sales and Marketing Executives International.
President, SMEI of Akron
To help celebrate, here’s 40 reasons why our SMEI Akron membership is so valuable:
In today’s corporate world, leadership remains key during challenging financial times and changing
sales & marketing landscapes. However, what makes
a good leader? What characteristics distinguish the
good leader from the great leader? Who will be able to
guide an organization through transition and change?
As Max Dupree states: “Leadership is an Art”.
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NETWORKING
Educational programs with insightful and practical content
Skill Development through certification program
Opportunities to mentor students
NETWORKING
Programs held in diverse venues
Annual award program that recognizes the best of the best
National and international connections
Student internship programs
NETWORKING
Corporate sponsorship opportunities
Fun Social Events
A board dedicated to meeting member needs
Training in all aspects of leadership
NETWORKING
The best awards event in Akron!
Learning opportunities in workshop formats
A dynamic Executive Director
Programming that reflects member interests
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Reasonably priced membership rates
Constantly providing ways to grow businesses
Offers sense of belonging
Excellent source of local market intelligence
NETWORKING
Recognition by SMEI as one of the best affiliates
Maintain professional standards in all we do
Diverse group of members
Supports business development in Akron
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A group constantly growing and thriving
Recognition of skills through credentialing program
Opportunities for students to connect with real-life success
Access to cutting-edge sales and marketing topics
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Constantly setting new goals for success
Always seeking member involvement
A totally engaged President and Directors
Global connections to help your company’s growth
And, did we mention . . .
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The Akron Affiliate of SMEI has taken seriously input
from our membership on providing continued support
and personal development for those in leadership positions. Even if you do not have direct responsibility for
leading others in your organization, you are continually challenged to lead yourself through a myriad of
daily situations and events.
The upcoming Fall workshops and dinner presentations will be excellent opportunities for you to identify
and strengthen your own leadership characteristics.
With tips from Airtran and Akron Canton Airport in
September, to concepts in Servant Leadership from
Nicholas George in October, followed by insights from
the Leadership Team of Summa, we anticipate an
exciting and inspiring year.
And speaking of exciting and inspiring, are you aware
that SMEI Akron is celebrating 40 years as an organization? Yes, since 1968 Sales & Marketing Executives
International Akron Affiliate has been a part of and
serving the business community in the Akron Canton
area. Watch for more news and celebration information.
I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming programs and special events. Our organization is only as
vital as the membership we serve. Please consider not
only attending our regularly scheduled events, but volunteering on one of our many active and engaged
Committees.
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SMEI AKRON OCTOBER WORKSHOP/DINNER EVENT
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
LOCATION TBA
4 – 5:30 / Workshop
5:30 – 6:15 / Networking/Cash Bar
6:15 – 8 p.m. / Dinner and Keynote
Nick’s topic – “12 Practical Applications
of Servant Leadership” will send us away
with these visions:
• The importance of being “centered” in order to lead
• An overview and explanation of
the concept of servant leadership
• Nick’s 12-step program on how to
lead with character
Workshop: 4 – 5:30 p.m.
The workshop will be a panel presenter format – all outstanding
leaders from Heart to Heart Communications speaking on a key
fundamental for every one of us – “Balance in our Lives”!
Networking/cash bar: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Share your ideas and experiences with other community leaders,
SMEI Akron members, board members, and guests
Nicholas T. George
Shareholder & Immediate
Past President & CEO,
Buckingham, Doolittle &
Burroughs, LLP
Nick George’s Bio:
Practice Area And Professional Expertise Provides day-to-day
consultation to numerous businesses throughout Northeast
Ohio and is counsel to a number of commercial real estate developers. Served as President and CEO of the Firm from January
2000 until June 2008. Previously was the owner of the law firm
of Nicholas T. George & Associates, which merged with
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs in 1997. Listed: The Best
Lawyers in America (2001 through 2008). Recognized as one of
Ohio’s Super Lawyers in 2004 - 2008, as voted by his peers.
Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV, which indicates very high to
pre-eminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as
established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.
Dinner & Keynote Presentation: 6:16 – 8 p.m.
The October event will also be an opportunity to hear a Leader’s
vision, life lessons, and get a real glimpse of the “big picture” as
only Nick George, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP can
deliver it.
The October event also promises to be a sell out event – packed
full with a leader’s vision and wisdom. So, get your reservations
in early – and why not visit the web at www.smeakron.com and
“register to attend” on line!
COST: Members: $40 Workshop Dinner & Keynote; $30 Dinner & Keynote only; $15 Workshop only
Non-members: $70 Workshop, Dinner & Keynote; $45 Dinner & Keynote only; $30 Workshop Only
RSVP to Sue Warren by replying to this email or call the SMEI office at 330-945-7740 by noon October 13th.
Due to meal reservation requirements, no shows will be billed.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES UPDATE:
SMEI is holding a recruitment event for the Phi Sigma Epsilon
(PSE) Akron Chapter on September 11, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing on the fifth floor of the
Polsky Building at The University of Akron.
marketing, marketing research and community service projects.
PSE has been chartered on over 137 campuses nationwide, and
currently has 50 active chapters from Hawaii to New York.
There are many ways SMEI members can help PSE. PSE is currently looking for internship opportunities, or projects for them
to work on. Each year PSE picks a couple of projects for their
team to complete. This is an affordable way for your company to
get either some project research, marketing ideas or general
thoughts of your product done. In addition, PSE has regular
meetings where they have speakers come from different industries. PSE has invited SMEI members to attend these meetings
and explain their business and industry. If anyone has internship opportunities, projects, or would like to speak at one of
their meetings, please contact Director of Youth Activities, Jim
Borrieci at [email protected] or 330.493.8866.
See flyer enclosed.
Pi Sigma Epsilon is the only national, co-ed, professional fraternal organization in sales, marketing, and management founded
in 1952 by three professors at Georgia State University and the
founding president of Sales and Marketing Executives in Atlanta,
GA. Pi Sigma Epsilon has grown to be the premiere organization for motivated and dedicated students looking to maximize
their college experience. PSE has become a great collaboration
that has a lot to offer students, alumni, educators, and our
Corporate Partners!
PSE’s goal is to provide collegiate students with practical business experience while still in school through sales, sales projects,
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SMEI AKRON SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP/DINNER EVENT privileged to be hosted by The Akron Canton Airport. The workshop is focused on how to build a healthy brand – “Brand
Aerobics” – presented by Dave Derby of Derby Marketing and
Kristie VanAuken, Director Marketing & Communications for the
Akron Canton Airport.
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Dave is an enthusiastic, open-minded creative leader with a real passion for discovering what is truly inventive and a variety
of fortune 500 companies have benefited
from Dave’s breakthrough concepts,
including General Motors, Proctor and
Gamble, Anheuser Busch and General
Mills.
You’ll walk away with these gems:
•Define your goals
•Tighten your strategy
•Shape your message!
•Key strengths each of us can apply immediately to our businesses. Learn how the Akron Canton Airport built its strong
brand!
More important, though, than the respect
Dave Derby
his work has garnered, are the results his
President & Creative
work has created: A consumer campaign
Director
for Rubbermaid produced a 30% spike in
Derby Band Advertising
sales for the advertised products. An ad
program for Dirt Devil increased their sales by 44%, propelling
them past Eureka to capture the #2 position in the category. An
integrated, repositioning campaign for the Akron-Canton Airport,
contributed to the highest passenger traffic in its 40 year history.
Kristie joined the airport staff in 1996. She has a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas and a Masters of
Public Administration from Western Michigan University. Her
major responsibilities include all airport marketing, communications and air service development initiatives. Under her leadership,
the airport has tripled airport passengers and nonstop routes.
Additionally, the airport’s TV commercials featuring “punch
dummy” won best of show at the Akron Addys in 2005.
Most recently, Dave’s creative leadership and brand building expertise has produced dramatic results for University Hospitals Health
System/Geauga Medical Center, Prudential DeHoff Realtors,
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association and St.Mary’s Health
System.
Prior to joining the airport, Kristie worked for the Greater Akron
Chamber and the State of Michigan, International Affairs division.
Kristie was selected as a 2008 Distinguished sales and Marketing
professional by Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland;
received a Distinguished sales and Marketing Award (DSMA) by
Sales & Marketing Executives International of Akron and was
selected as one of 30 for the Future, recognizing today’s young
leaders in Northeastern Ohio; and Crain’s Cleveland Business
included Kristie in their 40 Under 40 list of upcoming executives
in Northeast Ohio in 2005
COST: Members: $40 Workshop, Dinner & Keynote;
$30 Dinner & Keynote only; $15 Workshop only
Non-members: $70 Workshop, Dinner & Keynote;
$45 Dinner & Keynote only; $30 Workshop Only
REGISTER ONLINE AT www.smeakron.com or RSVP to Sue
Warren by replying to this email or call the SMEI office
at 330-945-7740 by noon September 8th.
Due to meal reservation requirements, no shows will be billed.
Take an energetic, youthful desire to raise pulses with new and
unexpected ideas, mix in 25 years of experience—along with all the
instinct and insight that comes from it—and you’ve got yourself a
real creative force. One contained in the tall frame of Dave Derby.
If you have not used the web – check us out at
www.smeakron.com.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Michael Kadair, J r.
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
175 Montrose West Avenue, 3rd Floor
Akron, OH 44321
330.665.7405
Fax: 330.665.7444
[email protected]
www.ubs.com
Primary Product/Service: Financial
Advisor
J oel P utnam
New Business Facilitator
Red, Incorporated
39 E. Market Street, Suite 401
Akron, OH 44308
330.253.8108
[email protected]
www.redincorporated.com
Primary Product/Service: Strategic
Marketing & Design
Sponsor: Laura Brelin
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B en Tegel
Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch
4000 Embassy Parkway, Suite 20
Akron, OH 44333
330.670.2418
Fax: 330.754.1000
[email protected]
www.ml.com
Sponsor: Cheryl Ward
37 th Annual Distinguished
Sales & Marketing Awards
™
NOMINATION FORM
EXECUTIVE
OF THE
YEAR
&
DISTINGUISHED SALES & MARKETING AWARD (DSMA)™
The Akron Affiliate of
Sales & Marketing Executives International
Executive of the Year Criteria
(SMEI’s highest honor)
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Outstanding leadership of a
dynamic and growing
organization
Significant corporate achievement
Community/civic involvement
Must be a recognizable figure in
the greater Akron/Canton area for
his/her contributions
Distinguished Sales and
Marketing Award (DSMA)™
Criteria:
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NOMINATION DEADLINE
IS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
Nominee’s Name
Position
Company/Organization
Address
Business Phone
Email
Executive of the Year or DSMA?
How has the nominee contributed to the sales, marketing, leadership of his/her company/organization? (Attach another page if needed)
Sales/marketing experience and
performance
Professional/business recognition
Professional/Trade Organizations
Community/civic involvement
Career Achievement Summary
Up to 15 individuals will be selected
for the DSMA award.
Your Name
Company
Phone
Email
To nominate an individual(s) for the 2009 Executive of the Year Award or DSMA recipient, please complete this form and mail,
fax or email to:
(duplicate if additional copies are needed)
SMEI Akron / Sue Warren
2913 Cedar Hill Road • Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Fax: (330) 945-7749 • [email protected]
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SMEI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
HONOLULU, HAWAII
SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2008
Go to smei.org for further
details and to register!
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
SMEI Akron Affiliate Is Growing…
Interested in joining our committee? Our meetings are held at
TGI Friday’s in Stow on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4
o’clock. We’re serious about what we do, and we have a lot of
fun! Please contact Berni Repko at 330.352.5624 for more
details.
Your Membership Board, Officers and Membership Committee
welcome you to another exciting year of events and opportunities to learn from your peers, share your expertise, and grow
your business. We look forward to meeting each and every one
of you, and it is our hope you will make the most of your membership by becoming involved with the organization with which
you have placed your trust.
SAVE THE DATE…Thursday, September 25 at the 356 Fighter
Group in Akron is the location of the first “mixer” events from
5:30-7:30pm. Join us in a relaxed and non-structured atmosphere where you’ll meet interesting sales and marketing professionals. So, come for the fun, food & libations, and networking!
Your Membership Team is committed to qualifying potential new
members and retaining existing members with outreach efforts
such as personal communication and planning social events that
are diverse, interesting, and engaging among fellow members
and prospects. This effort comes with hard work, dedication, and
the pressing need to strengthen our credibility in the community, increase awareness, and grow our SMEI Akron Chapter to further connect with sales and marketing professionals.
We will be reaching out to all members to gauge interest in
becoming a sponsor for this event, and we’d appreciate your
assistance by reaching out to others as well on our behalf.
Exclusive Event Sponsorship cost is $300.00; Co-Event
Sponsorship cost is $150.00 each company.
We will give high priority to recruitment and retention by developing and planning “complimentary” Membership Mixers that
will bring us together four times throughout the year. These
“mixers” are great opportunities for us to gather with our peers,
business associates, and friends, and we urge you to participate
by attending and bringing qualified guests to introduce them to
the wonderful benefits of an SMEI Akron membership.
Sponsorship Benefits include:
— “Welcome Table” setup at the event entrance
— Company logo and bio posted on SMEI Akron’s website upon
commitment, plus this exposure will remain on the website
throughout the entire year as our way of saying, “thank you” for
your support
— Time on the event agenda to introduce your company to the
audience
2008-09 Membership Board Officers
& Committee Members:
Bernadette Repko, Vice President (HKM Direct Market
Communications); Laura Brelin, Director, Recruitment (United
Way of Summit County); Bob McKee, Director, Retention
(KeyBank); Membership Committee: Hugh West (West Auto
Leasing), Social Chairman; Bill Hull (Maradyne Corporation);
Ron McDaniels (Buzzoodle); Kathi McNamara (State Industrial).
More details to come in an email message to all members.
CONNECT…With Your Peers
DISCOVER…New Resources
EXCEL…and Grow Your Business
CORPORATE
MEMBERS
The new Board of Directors for the
2008/2009 fiscal year were installed at the
July 8th Lunch Event. Nancy Bird,
incoming President presents Sharon Reed
with a gift for all of her service and efforts
the last 1 ½ years as President.
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Installation of
2008/2009
SMEI Akron
Board of
Directors
37TH ANNUAL
DISTINGUISHED SALES & MARKETING AWARDS ™ (DSMA)™
Once again, Sales and Marketing
Executives International (SMEI) of Akron
is preparing to honor sales and marketing
professionals from the Akron/Canton area
at our 37th annual Distinguished Sales &
Marketing Awards (DSMA) event on
February 17, 2009 (mark your calendar).
Last year over 450 attendees honored Alan J. Bleyer, President of Akron
General Medical Center & President and
CEO of Akron General Health System as
Sharon Reed
Executive of the Year. We also recogDSMA™ Event Chair
nized 14 DSMAs, and a Collegiate Award
winner at a truly wonderful evening and hope to capture the
same magic with an equally inspiring evening for those in the
sales and marketing profession in February.
• Lockheed Martin
• Timken
• Bridgestone Firestone
• United Way of Summit County
• GOJO
Who do you know at these or other companies who are leading
their corporation/organization that we can consider for
Executive of the Year AND/OR Vice Presidents/ Mangers of Sales
& Marketing, Business Development, for the DSMA who are
shaking it up and contributing to the company’s success?
Nomination forms must be submitted by S eptember 1 9 th to be
considered. The criteria for the Executive of the Year and DSMAs
are listed on the nomination form (included in this newsletter).
The winners will be honored at the 2009 DSMA Event on
Tuesday, February 17th!
We believe that you know others who are also deserving of such
community recognition. This is your opportunity to recognize
top sales and marketing executives in your network of contacts.
Think of the CEO’s, Presidents, Business Owners, outstanding
marketers and top sales performers whose achievements have
impressed you, then simply complete the enclosed nomination
form. You may nominate more than one individual for Executive
of the Year or DSMA. I will take it from there to gather more
information about your nominees for the selection committee.
Don’t miss out! It only takes a few minutes to complete the
form(s), but the honor will last a lifetime. Please call Sue
Warren at 330.945.7740 or me at 330.495.8111 if you have questions or need more information.
The next DSMA™ committee meeting is on Wednesday,
September 24, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at Canal Place. There’s still
room for more committee members so please let me know if you
would like to volunteer. Your time investment will be nominal
and very much appreciated.
Just to get your juices flowing, I thought of a few companies
who have been creating success and are worthy of recognition:
• Smuckers
• All American Soap Box Derby
• Bridgestone Invitational
• Akron Zoo
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Thanks for helping SMEI-Akron spotlight the sales and marketing talent in this area!
Sharon Reed
DSMA™ Event Chair
MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
“The Akron SMEI membership allows professionals such as myself a great venue for meeting
new people and learning from best practice sharing.
Membership renewal makes great sense to me and my professional goals. The Akron group
seems to be expanding. I’ve already hired one of The University of Akron PSE (Pi Sigma
Epsilon) members, and am pleased that a founding SMEI principle is the coaching/mentoring
of young professionals.
David Cochran
Vice President-Special
Services; Roadway
Allow me to give this testimony. Akron SMEI membership provides the value of hearing great
leadership experiences, such as Maxine Clark, CEO, Build-a-Bear Corporation, and others, who
provide both educational perspectives as well as motivational experiences for sales and marketing professionals.”
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SMEI AKRON 2008/
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9/9/08
Workshop – Dave Derby, President & Creative
Director, Derby Brand Advertising & Kristie
VanAuken, Director of Marketing &
Communications, The Akron Canton Airport, present “Brand Aerobics” Dinner – Kevin Healy, Sr VP,
Marketing & Planning, Airtran Airways, presents “A
Perfect Pairing: AirTran Airways and Akron-Canton
Airport Work Together to get Through Tough
Times” – 2nd Floor of Terminal: Akron Canton
Airport
9/11/08
PSE Recruiting Event
9/25/08
Membership Recruiting/Mixer Event - 356th
Fighter Group
10/14/08 Workshop – Heart to Heart Communications
Leaders, Panel presentation on “Balance – Base
Principles of Servant Leadership” Dinner: Nicholas
George, Shareholder & Immediate Past President &
CEO, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, “12
Practical Applications of Servant Leadership”
11/18/08 Workshop: Tom Strauss, President & CEO, Summa
Health System, Presents “Collaboration” Dinner:
Tom Strauss, Martin Hauser, President of
SummaCare & Tom Knoll, SummaCare Board
Chair, presents a panel discussion on
“Collaboration”
12/2/08
Holiday Social & Silent Auction – Joint Event with
AMA
1/13/09
Panel Workshop: Dan Flowers, Akron FoodBank,
Dana Myers, Myers Motors, others “TBA” present
“Entrepreneurial Leadership. Dinner: Mike Wojno,
President/Owner, Wojno Development, presents
“Entrepreneurial Leadership”
2/17/09
Annual 37th Annual Distinguished Sales &
Marketing Awards™ (DSMA™)
3/10/09
Workshop: Glenda Lehman Ervin, Lehman
Hardware, presents “Setting Marketing Goals”
Dinner: CEO Panel Discussion by Galen Lehman,
CEO of Lehman’s Hardware, Dallas Steiner, CEO of
Steiner & Peter Graham Dunn, CEO of P.Graham
Dunn, Presents “The Small Businesses that Grew”
4/14/09
Workshop: Blimp & Race Tire, Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Co., presents “Iconic Brand Marketing”
Dinner: Steve McClellan, President, North
American Tire – Consumer Divison, The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Co., presents “Converting effective
marketing into sales” – Hosted by Goodyear Airdock
5/12/09
Luncheon: Christine Sabo, VP, Marketing/Comm.,
The Akron Beacon Journal, presents “Adapting to
changing business times”
6/9/09
Luncheon: Kurt Southam, Owner, Southam
Consulting, presents “Crucial Conversations”
*Certification Credits: 1.5 CE hours for workshops/
1 CE for dinner, breakfast, and lunch events
President – Nancy Bird, RCL Benziger
Immediate Past President & DSMA™ Chair – Sharon Reed, Essenture
Workplace Benefits
President-Elect – Steve Lanza, Career Management Associates
Vice President – Membership – Berni Repko, HKM Direct Market
Communications
Vice President – Programs/Fundraising – Cheryl Ward, Creative Technology
Vice President – Certification – Dianne Digianantonio, Diebold
Vice President – Public Relations – Mike Paulus
Treasurer – Shirl Matz, MATZ Accounting Group
Director – Membership Retention – Bob McKee, KeyBank
Director – Membership Recruiting – Laura Brelin, United Way of Summit County
Director – Youth Activities – Jim Borrieci, WRL Advertising
Director – Lunch/Breakfast Series – Roger Campbell
Director – Workshops – Randy Render
Director – Fundraising – Bonnie Sampson
Director – Internal Communications – Phyllis Marino
Director – Socials/Hospitality – Hugh West
Director at Large – Mary Tricaso, CSE
Executive Director – Sue Warren, CSE
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
NOW AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY EVENTS!
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ENHANCEMENTS ARE BEING MADE WEEKLY!
SMEI Contacts
Nancy Bird, President
cell: 330.608.5151 • [email protected]
Sue Warren, Executive Director:
330.945.7740 • [email protected]
Phyllis Marino, Director-Internal Communications:
Office: 330.344.6161 • [email protected]
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