Would you like to get involved with the BMANJ Board?

The BMANJ program year concludes annually in June and so does the current Board Members term of office. Business Marketing Association/New Jersey seeks members interested in serving on the Board as well individual for the various committees run by the organization. We encourage all to consider how to become active participants in the New Jersey Chapter. A small time commitment can help this chapter continue to serve needs of the full membership as well as the New Jersey marketing community at large.

Board Officers are required to be paid members of BMA and to attend the bi-monthly planning meetings generally held after a NJ Chapter speaker meeting.

Committee Members attend planning meetings scheduled by the Committee Chairperson.

As an additional incentive for individuals considering any board positions, NJ Chapter Board members receive 50% off registration fee for the BMA National Conference in June (a $400 value) and a coupon for one FREE NJ Chapter speaker meeting.

BMANJ wants to continue to be the chapter that you want, need and deserve to be associated with. So get involved…bring your talents and enthusiasm…it will help make your profession and career even better…and you’ll be glad you did. Discuss any interests or questions with the Chapter President or VP Membership.

The responsibilities of the various Board Officer positions are as follows:

• Chapter President: (100% BMA National Conference registration fee paid by chapter.)
  • Oversee all chapter activities.
  • Communicate chapter news to officers and members.
  • Chair bi-monthly board meetings and monthly speaker meetings.
  • Establish operating budgets and oversee chapter expenditures.
  • Co-sign all checks written by the Treasurer.
• Treasurer:
  • Maintain an accurate record of all chapter finances.
  • Issue checks, make bank deposits and process electronic credit card receipts.
  • Prepare income/expense for reviews at board meetings.
  • Prepare profit/loss statements for special events.
• First VP:
  • Maintain contact with officers responsible for Communications, Programs, Education, Certification, and Hospitality.
  • Make monthly meeting arrangements, including choosing menus.
• Second VP:
  • Maintain contact with officers responsible for Newsletter, Membership and CareerLink.
  • Supervise special events and committees responsible for them.
• VP Membership:
  • Develop recruiting techniques to help solicit new prospects.
  • Retention and renewal of new and old members to remain members.
  • Verify monthly reports from National—forward additions, changes and deletions to board and appropriate committee.
  • Send welcome letters to new members and reminder letters to members up for renewal.
  • Introduce and present any new members attending their first meeting and greet first-time guests at meetings.
• VP Programs:
  • Chair a brainstorming meeting to suggest monthly speakers.
  • Contact speakers and make arrangements for their appearance.
  • Communicate topic and bio information to VP Communications.
  • Advise First Vice President of need for audiovisual aids, etc.
• VP Communications:
  • Supervise writing press releases and monthly meeting notices.
  • Maintain chapter stationery inventory.
  • Supervise production of Annual Membership Directory.
• Impact Awards Chairperson:
  • Organize a Committee and chair meetings.
  • Prepare a budget and project timetable for all elements.
  • Provide backup and support to committee members.
  • Handle arrangements for Impact Awards night.
  • Act as liaison with the board.
• Education Chairperson:
  • Maintain liaison with college and university marketing departments.
  • Attempt to set up and maintain student chapters.
• CareerLink Chairperson:
  • Facilitate contact between those seeking/offering employment.
  • Maintain list of position available/wanted.
  • Publish notices on a regular basis.
• Hospitality Chairperson:
  • Greet all new members and guests at monthly meetings.
  • Assist with registration at meetings and special events.
• CBC Chairperson:
  • Promote CBC certification among chapter members.
  • Coordinate distribution study materials.
  • Coordinate testing for those applying for CBC.
• Web Site Chairperson:
  • Maintain chapter web site.
  • Communicate with all board positions requiring web site postings.
• Secretary:
  • Take, maintain and distribute notes of all board meetings.
• Board Member At-Large:
  • Attend regularly scheduled board meetings.
  • Be informed/prepared to discuss issues.
  • Volunteer to chair or actively serve on committees.
  • Step in for a committee chairperson when he or she is unavailable.

Listed below are various committees that always can always use support. By joining one of these committees, you can offer new ideas and enthusiasms to help continue a successful organization. Please contact Chapter President or VP Membership to discuss how you can get involved.

• Impact Awards Committee:
  BMANJ sponsors an annual awards competition for excellence in business marketing and communications. The planning of such a competition involves much dedication from its committee from setting categories, collecting entries, and supporting the judges and to the presentation of the winners. Contact the Impact Awards Chair to volunteer for this committee.
• Hospitality Committee:
  The Hospitality Committee is often the key to a successful meeting. They are the first person a guest meets. BMANJ needs people to rotate in assisting with Hospitality at the monthly meetings. If you would like to help make our members and guests feel welcome at our programs, contact the Hospitality Chair today.
• Programs Committee:
  The Programs Committee is vital to putting together a program year that will be of interest to the full membership as well as the New Jersey marketing community at large. If you would like to help put together our monthly meetings, they contact speakers, make arrangements, communicate topic for promotion -- contact the VP Programs today.
• CBC Certification Program:
  BMA National has developed a professional certification testing for individuals to attain the acclaimed CBC distinction. This committee works to promote this certification to New Jersey members and the marketing community at large.
• Education Committee:
  The purpose of this committee is to establish relationships with local college/university marketing professors and marketing departments. Some relationships have already been established. Help us to maintain these and develop more programs to promote BMA as the educational resource for the business marketer. Contact the Chapter President to discuss our needs.
• Board Member At-Large:
  Not sure where you fit in but want to be involved? Our Board Members At-Large fill in when and where they are needed. It is a great place to start. Contact the Chapter President and let them know that you would like to be a Board Member At-Large.