Office of Membership presented by Cindy Ryan, Samantha Goldberg, Nanette Hernandez, Gini Gold, and Yan Timanovsky Welcome SIG Leaders!

Office of Membership Member Services The Distinguished Speakers Program Chapter Programs Student Research Competitions Public Relations Guidelines ACM Tech Packs

Cindy Ryan Associate Director of Membership Member Services The Distinguished Speakers Program

Member Services The Face of ACM –Respond to inquiries –Process applications, renewals Membership renewal options –ACM Lifetime –Multi-year ACM Advanced Member Grades Ambassadors for ACM – Tell your Colleagues about ACM, and Share the Benefits of Membership!

Distinguished Speakers Program Program funds speaker travel to Chapters Colleges & Universities Corporations Agencies Planned Events Ongoing recruitment of new speakers Read more and offer feedback at

Samantha Goldberg Local Activities Coordinator Chapter Programs

Why Chapters are Important Chapter Overview Networking, professional development Member benefits and opportunities Start a local SIG chapter in 4 easy steps! It is a simple process with a continuously rewarding outcome.

Nanette Hernandez SRC Coordinator Student Research Competitions

Sponsored by Microsoft Research SIG sponsored/co-sponsored conferences SRC chair and judges Visibility for students among research community Several rounds of competitions: Poster and Presentations Rewards and recognition Host an SRC!

Gini Gold Public Relations Coordinator Public Relations Guidelines

Promote media interest –Find news angles in content –Determine SIG spokespeople –Partner with sponsors Provide media information –Develop releases and advisories –Leverage social media to start conversations –Facilitate onsite media registration –Coordinate timing of news announcements Practice media etiquette –Respect deadlines –Be accessible –Stay on message Public Relations Guidelines

Yan Timanovsky Education Manager ACM Tech Packs

ACM Tech Packs: Reading Lists from the Experts Product of ACM Professional Development Committee (Practitioners Board); part of ACM Learning Center ( Annotated Bibliographies compiled by experts Foundational knowledgeespecially for Practitioners Put together by Committees -SIG members -Non-SIG members (industry; research/academia) Consist of ACM DL, Learning Center, and non-ACM materials (books, videos, podcasts, blogs, etc.)

Tech Packs Facts Since January 2011 launch: –59,000 visits –137,000 pageviews –Great feedback, enthusiasm from members Cloud Computing, Parallel Computing, Enterprise Architecture Tech Packs are live: Mobility, Business Intelligence, Security, more in development Get your SIG involved!

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