July 2009

Hello and greetings from your newly installed president. I have been marveling at the size of the shoes I must fill and am excited by the opportunity to give back to such a fantastic organization. As a member since 1992 and a board member since 2005, I have received so much from BMA. The smart and creative individuals I have come to know have taught me a great deal, so I am working hard on a plan to give back what I can during my tenure, serving with a great board of directors. Gary Slack was an incredible president and we are fortunate that he will now lead as chairman of BMA National. We shall all continue to benefit from his leadership!

BMA/Chicago LinkedIn Group
I hope that you have all seen our BMA/Chicago LinkedIn Group. It is a great resource for b-to-b marketers. With more than 1,300 members (and growing daily), it’s the largest BMA LinkedIn Group in the nation.

Membership in the group is open to both members and non-members, so visit and engage often, since there are always new posts. Go here to join the BMA/Chicago LinkedIn Group.

Join BMA

Speaking of non-members, I encourage you to join today. Go here to see all the benefits that come with membership for only $270 a year! Be a part of the Business Marketing Association’s single largest chapter, serving nearly 500 business marketing professionals through professional development, networking events and programs.

Subscribe to the BMAIL
Keep updated on the latest news about all BMA/Chicago activities and events by subscribing to our BMAIL electronic newsletter.

You can join, register for BMA programs and subscribe to the BMAIL through the BMA Web site.

As we all begin to enjoy a (finally) warm summer, the board and I are working hard, planning the priorities and programs for the upcoming season. So enjoy your time in the sun (check out BMA's mini-golf social on July 22) and stay tuned.

Best regards,