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Thank You from Our SMPS OC President

Hello everyone,

What a phenomenal term year we’ve had at SMPS Orange County! Whether you joined us in person or tuned in virtually, your support made every event a success. Let’s look back at all we accomplished together:

🌟 Signature Annual Events

🍷 Networking Mixers & Socials

🏢 In-Office Events—Thank You Hosts!

Your hospitality created a warm, professional backdrop for learning and connection—thank you!  Several events were generously hosted on-site at:

📚 Elevation Through Education

Our commitment to professional growth continued through dynamic learning sessions, with these programs including other SMPS chapters:

Plus, we toured OC Sanitation’s Treatment Plant, giving members a firsthand look at innovative waste water operational practices.

💡 Looking Ahead

A heartfelt thank-you to our board and chapter volunteers, who have worked diligently this year. A huge thank you as well to every attendee, speaker, and sponsor who made this term year so meaningful. Your engagement makes all the difference! Stay tuned for updates—next year promises even more levels of opportunity for growth, networking, and fun. We can’t wait to build on this momentum with you in the 2025/2026 term year. Until then—enjoy your summer, and here’s to another impactful year ahead with our incoming president, Mindy Nickerson!

Cheers,

Dawn Antonucci
2024/2025 Chapter President

2025-2026 Call for Nominations!

The SMPS Orange County (OC) Board of Directors invites you to join us in leading our Chapter as a Chair, Director, or committee member. SMPS OC is growing our membership, value, and impact on the local AEC industry. To remain on this path, we need leaders like you who are passionate about the profession and have a commitment to excellence. We hope you will consider serving SMPS OC as a member of our Chapter's volunteer leadership team. 

Nominations will be accepted now through xxx, 2025 for the term commencing on September 1, 2025, and ending on August 31, 2026.

Positions open for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors include: 

To learn more about each position download the nomination form below. 

2025-2026 Nomination Form (Click here)

Submit all nomination forms by May 15, 2025, to Mindy Nickerson at [email protected].

If you have questions about the nomination and election process or about service on the SMPS OC Board, Mindy can be reached at 619.203.3767  or at the email address above.

Please join us in shaping our society and leading our industry forward!

Interested in becoming a SMPS OC Fellow?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join an elite community of marketing professionals? Consider becoming an SMPS Fellow with SMPS Orange County (SMPS-OC)!

Becoming an SMPS Fellow opens doors to invaluable networking, thought leadership opportunities, and enhanced credibility in the A/E/C industry. As a Fellow, you'll gain access to exclusive events, deepen your industry influence, and contribute to advancing the profession while learning alongside the best in the field. Plus, our SMPS-OC chapter is here to support you through the application process.

Eligibility to become an SMPS Fellow:
•    15 years of A/E/C experience or marketing/business development experience.
•    Member of SMPS for at least 10 of the previous 15 consecutive years and currently be a member in good standing.
•    Currently a CPSM
•    Complete a detailed online application with education, work history, statement of intent, contributions, and endorsement/testimonial letters

Interested in learning more? Let’s connect and talk about how to make your Fellow journey a reality with SMPS-OC! Feel free to reach out to Lissa Moon directly at [email protected].

SMPS OC's 2024-2025 President's Message

I am deeply honored to step into the role of President for SMPS Orange County. New beginnings are always thrilling, and I’m excited to embark on this journey with all of you. I joined SMPS in 2001, which means that when I leave the board as past president, I’ll be a member for a quarter of a century. Put your party hat and your dancing shoes on, because we will definitely have a celebration.

First, a heartfelt thank you to the outgoing board as well as our past-president Lissa Moon, and the previous past-president, Suzie Bravo. Your past leadership has been invaluable, and your future contributions are greatly appreciated. Let’s also give a warm welcome to our incoming board members. I am eager to work alongside each of them to expand our horizons. Stay tuned as we introduce them on LinkedIn.

To our sponsors—your support is the backbone of our activities, and we couldn’t do it without you. And to our members—our organization exists because of your dedication and participation. Thank you for being the heart of what we do.

As someone who grew up traveling extensively and having lived in Texas, Libya, and the Philippines, ending up in California (I attended three different high schools), I’ve had the privilege of experiencing diverse and wonderful cultures firsthand. My goal during my term is to bring that spirit of exploration and learning to our marketing efforts, broadening our perspectives one topic at a time. If you have ideas or suggestions about what you’d like to see, hear, or learn, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]. I am here to serve you, our valued members and guests.

I truly look forward to a great year ahead!

Cheers, 

Dawn