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Sponsorship Committee

Sponsor - Deltek Silveredge - introduces keynote speaker

Committee activities

Amber BurkeDirector of Sponsorship Committee


Amber Burke
414.291.8840

Committee Members

  • Amber Burke – Chair
  • Kary Beck, Mead & Hunt
  • Kevin Hickman, J.P. Cullen
  • Duane Gau, GRAEF

It is a goal of the chapter to provide as many benefits to our members as possible. It would not be possible to offer these fantastic speakers and fun events at the prices we do if it weren't for the generosity of our sponsors.

In return the Sponsorship Committee members work hard to make sure that the rewards for sponsoring are worthwhile, valuable, and fulfilled.

Starting in May of each year the Sponsorship Committee begins the chapter sponsorship drive, so that the sponsors are in place as the programming begins in September. This means meeting with the Finance Committee to set goals, identify sponsor benefits, and create sponsor packets. The committee also sets individual pursuit goals and primary and secondary contacts for sponsors.

During the year, the Sponsorship Committee also works with other committees with unque sponsorship needs such as the Heartland Regional Conference, Golf Event, and 20th Anniversary Event. Event-specific sponsorships are established and benefits provided to supporting firms by the committee.

Director of Sponsorship responsibilities

  • Define and manage sponsorship program(s), including development of sponsorship levels and budget expectations.
  • Obtain sponsor funds as set by chapter and events goals.
  • Fulfill sponsorship agreements with sponsors.
  • Liaison to sponsors during all chapter activities.

General Guidelines, every committee chair must ...

  • Conduct regular committee member meetings.
  • Find committee members, set roles, monitor committee activities and set tasks and priorities.
  • Lead succession planning for your role.
  • Assist in membership recruitment and retention efforts.
  • Complete appropriate training as defined by the Executive Committee to fill your role.
  • Attend our strategic planning session and annual kick-off meeting.

Every Committee Chair will submit:

  • A plan for their committee’s annual goals to the President.
  • Summation of committee’s monthly activities to the President.

You may serve on multiple committees, and you may also chair a committee while serving as vice chair on another. Sign up as many times as you like!

Why run for a Board position? You will gain more from your membership by the increased networking and leadership opportunities. Each Board member will receive one FREE standard program registration.

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