Annual Meeting Edina Country Club November 18, 2010 Presented by: DelRae Brockton Chapter President
November 18, 2010Edina Country Club2 Key Facts Date Chapter Started – 1993 or 17 years Total Members – 141 this is down from 2009 by 2 which was 143 members Continue to have a strong bank balance, as of 10/31/09 - $5,709. We report financials quarterly to the MSMA National Treasurer. (For details on income & expense see Steve or myself). Very strong and supportive local chapter and mailing community.
November 18, 2010Edina Country Club3 Membership Growth (Paid) 1st Qtr 10 2nd Qtr 10 3 rd Qtr 10 Individual Corporate Total
November 18, 2010Edina Country Club4 Chapter Board President – DelRae S Brockton Executive Vice President – Jennifer Baglio, CMDSM Secretary – Kathy Lundy, CMDSM Treasurer -Steve McGowan, CMDSM VP Membership – Bonnie Vanek, CMDSM VP Education – Chris Parnell, CMDSS, CMDSM VP Communication – Lynda Kemp, CMDSM VP Web Development – David Stover Immediate Past President – Tom Bates, CMDSM Directors at Large – Kim Hillman, Dave Running, Annie Wilcox, CMDSM, John Jaochim, CMDSM, EMCM, Mark Johnson,Deb Ganyo Lutz, CMDSM
November 18, 2010Edina Country Club5 January - Hosted tour at Action Mailing. Over 55 in attendance. February - Held Round Table at Thomson Reuters. The topics presented were, Industry Certifications, Dare to Lead, Controlling what you can instead of what you can’t, and Postage Funds Management, w/ over 30 registered. July - Annual Boat Cruise on the Mississippi River for the first time w/60 registered attendees. September - Hosted tour of Target Field and Happy Hour networking at the Loon Café with over 40 members and guests in attendance. November - Annual meeting with Michael Foley from Clarity Central presents a program titled, “Losing the Junk in your Trunk, The Art of Living”. Also, MSMA-MN President DelRae Brockton presents the status of our chapter Events
November 18, 2010Edina Country Club6 Challenges Maintaining membership Commitment from employers Board time Membership time Relevant topics for programs Convenient and inexpensive locations 2010 MN Stimulus saving MN members $3,475
November 18, 2010Edina Country Club7 What 2011 Brings We’ve already been focusing on 2011 events. February – Tour of Expedite April/May Joint Round table w/ MMA July Annual Boat Cruise Lake Minnetonka Election yr. activities Oct MMF Booth/speaker/sponsorship Nov Annual Meeting Seek interest to form a local CMDSM & CMDSS study group We are committed to find ways to enhance member benefits.
2011 Website Enhancements Member forum/message board Local Career Opportunities Page Membership Renewal Invoicing-PayPal Potential for annual with pro-rated dues Back-up of archives on website server Redesign/Refresh layout and navigation
November 18, 2010Edina Country Club9 National Accomplishments Focused on education, 2 certification and the MDC 91 individuals have successfully completed the MDC exam Webinars for study group, Nat'l mtg, & Regional/Chapter presidents Linda Henry, Chuck Zeikle, & Mary Wells stepping down MAILCOM will be in Washington DC Feb 28 – March 1st Communication through Blast s Chapters with 10 or more members at MAILCOM will be recognized and have reserved tables at the award luncheon & keynote address 1140 MSMA members nationally
Nat’l Changes & vision Newly elected National Board begins in January Karen Cornelious, CMDSM National President We the People – it’s all about you the membership Many hands make light work, committees Knowledge becomes responsibility We’re all ambassadors to broaden our boarders Two way street for communication Two new positions – Webmaster & Data master November 18, 2010Edina Country Club10
11 Questions or Comments MSMA has a question for you! What can MSMA – MN do for you? Upcoming Events Dec 8 th MMA Holiday Event Jan PCC Kick-off Event Feb 9 th Impact/MMA Symposium on technology MSMA Tour Expedite November 18, Edina Country Club
Thank you! Thank you for coming, have a great Holiday season and be safe! November 18, Edina Country Club