As I look back at this chapter year, I am AMAzed by the support and effort that the board, volunteers, and members put in to make it remarkable! We held over 55 events – from the IGNITE! Conference, to Pinnacle, to social gatherings, networking events, and monthly Communities – we connected and educated a lot! I am so grateful to those of that you planned, promoted, and attended these events – they are what makes our vision come to life! Connecting, growing, and inspiring marketers is why we are here, and I am proud to be a part of making that happen.
My theme for the chapter year was ‘Balance’ and in all things, I think our chapter found it. From blending virtual and in person events, to being present when you could and taking the time away that was needed, the members, volunteers, and board brought balance to the fore front of the chapter.
As we close out another chapter year at AMA Cincinnati, I wanted to take a moment to appreciate some of the stellar people that made chapter year 2022-2023 AMAzing.
Our Volunteers
We’d like to recognize our amazing team of 77 volunteers that helped organize and execute so many events and gave their time in other ways for Cincinnati’s marketing community this year. From hosting events like Coffee & Conversation and Regional Retreat to managing our social channels and more, volunteers play a critical role in keeping AMA Cincinnati running. We wouldn’t be where we are today without this extraordinary team.
Our Communities
AMA Cincinnati’s core communities work year round to put on regular monthly sessions focused on multiple core marketing practices. Sessions include presentations from subject matter experts, panel discussions, or small group breakouts for brainstorming, networking and more! We would like to thank and recognize all our community leaders for working tirelessly this year to put on so many engaging events.
Suzanne Parkey, Karen Kranak, Sarah Speltz, Jim Savage – B2B Marketing Community
Kevin Namaky – Consumer Brand Marketing Community
John Huffman – Marketing Research and Insights Community
Betty Hakes and Barry WIlliams – Digital Marketing and Technology Community
Gabrielle Walter – Coffee and Conversation
Pat Frew, Peter Landsman – Job Transition Group
Dennis Devlin – Executive Marketers Community
Dennis Devlin – CMO Roundtable
Our Outstanding Board Members and Volunteers
Finally, we would like to recognize the outstanding Board Members and Volunteers that received the Board Member of the Month and Volunteer of the Month recognition this past year. Thank you for your dedication and for continuing to go above and beyond in everything you do.
July
Volunteer of the Month: Grace Harten
Board Member of the Month: Betsy Wolking
August
Volunteer of the Month: Aimee Judd
Board Member of the Month: Gina Bonar
September
Volunteer of the Month: Jonathan Gaby
Board Member of the Month: Grace Harten & Tom Jones
October
Volunteer of the Month: Amanda Carleski
Board Member of the Month: Jenni Autry
November
Volunteer of the Month: Kari Anderson
Board Member of the Month: Suzanne Buzek
December
Volunteer of the Month: Julia Pegis
Board Member of the Month: Rhea Hickok
January
Volunteer of the Month: Abby Cummins & Cortland Booker
Board Member of the Month: Betsy Wolking & Jenni Autry
February
Volunteer of the Month: Christine Sech
Board Member of the Month: Ricky Dennis
March
Volunteer of the Month: Pat Frew
Board Member of the Month: Will Moses
April
Volunteer of the Month: Amanda Carleski
Board Member of the Month: Andy Noller
May
Volunteer of the Month: Claire Motz, Gabrielle Walter
Agency Volunteers of the month: Trudi Lynn Luebberst, Sherri Ehlers, Carrie Stigler, Scott Hasson, Jeffrey Zaffron, Anne Baum, Gina Bonar
“These 7 account managers led teams of marketing volunteers for 6 months to accomplish great things on behalf of local nonprofits and startups through AMA Cincinnati Agency. Their leadership has both inspired their teams and kept them on the right path to deliver valuable marketing services to help their organizations grow our economy and build community resilience.”
Board Member of the Month: Audrey Ronis -Tobin
Thank you again to all the volunteers, committee leaders, board members and beyond that helped make the 2022-2023 AMA Cincinnati chapter year a success. We are currently seeking volunteers and board members for the 2023-2024 chapter year. If you are interested in getting involved with AMA Cincinnati learn more here: https://www.amacincinnati.org/get-involved/
Thank you,
-Afton
