2018-2019 AMA Charlotte Board
It’s my pleasure to announce that AMA Charlotte has been named among the top chapters in the nation for our performance in this past year, with recognition in four of the five possible categories!
Established in 1974, the Chapter Excellence Awards (CEA) program rewards outstanding achievements in leadership, finance, membership, programming, and communications among AMA’s 75 professional chapters across the U.S. and Canada.
For 2018-2019, AMA Charlotte has been selected as one of the top 7 chapters in Finance and Communications (Excellence) and one of the top 10 chapters in Leadership and Programming (Special Merit). Entries are judged by a panel of past presidents from award-winning chapters and members of the AMA Professional Chapters Council.
We are so proud to have our chapter recognized at the national level for the passion and commitment our volunteers put forth every day to deliver valuable experiences for our members and the Charlotte marketing community.
We have much to be proud of from this year, but let’s share a few highlights:
Achieved our highest revenue in 12 years and a record level of sponsorship which allowed us to invest back into programming and creating member value
Hosted 29 events for 1,000+ total attendees
Received a 91% average satisfaction score from event attendees
Delivered exclusive member programming and showcased members through the “Meet our Members” social campaign
Developed 3 original content pieces per month
Increased LinkedIn followers by 37%
Engaged nearly 50 volunteers with an 80% satisfaction score
“This remarkable achievement makes me think of the African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,” says Anna Vordermark, current AMA Charlotte president. “While these awards span four functions, they represent countless cross-functional and team-based initiatives that highlight the strengths of our board members, 45+ volunteers and our strategic partners.”
The AMA Charlotte board for 2018 – 2019 included Sara Beaty as President, Anna Vordermark as President Elect and VP of Finance, Davis Hunt as Secretary, Daniel Boyce as VP of Sponsorship, Daniel Bliley as VP of Communications, Kim Button as VP of Membership, Stephen Lackey as Co-VP of Programming (Content), Adam Raimond as Co-VP of Programming (Event Experience), and Cindy Fox as VP of Engagement.
From all of us on the AMA Charlotte board, thank you to all current and past members, volunteers, board members, leaders, sponsors, partners and speakers. You have all contributed to our chapter’s success!
As you read this, we hope you’re starting to see the light that’s shining bright around AMA in the Charlotte community! Winning a CEA means that our members in Charlotte have access to some of the best AMA programming and networking opportunities across the nation.
If you’re considering ways to get more out of your AMA membership, there are many options to get involved, whether it’s by volunteering, speaking or sponsoring! Feel free to reach out to me directly at PastPresident@AMACharlotte.com or connect with the board member for your particular area of interest.
If you are not an AMA member, but want to explore the many benefits our award-winning chapter offers, visit www.amacharlotte.com or contact membership@amacharlotte.com for more info.
