Committee Mission
The SAME Membership Committee develops and communicates to all Posts the strategies, best practices, and tools that are most effective for them to grow their membership, to foster greater member engagement and leadership, and to enhance their members’ experience with SAME, further enabling each Post to support the current Strategic Plan of the Society.
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As one of the “operational” Communities of Interest (vs. “technical” COIs), the Membership Committee serves as an extension of the national office staff to assist all Post leaders, especially Posts’ Membership Chairs/POCs, with the tools, resources and connections necessary to help enhance their members’ society experience through their locally relevant Posts. Between our COI members and the post membership chairs/POCs, invited to our calls and sponsored webinars, we are over 140 people strong across SAME.
SAME’s Membership Committee is open to any SAME member to participate. Unlike many of our other COIs that focus in on special professional and technical interest areas important to SAME members, the Membership COI provides participants with a broad-ranging opportunity to become involved at the national level. Our forum has the potential to positively impact the experience of every current and future member of the society as it pursues its strategic goals.
COI Objectives
- Provide opportunities to foster connections with other Post leaders across all sizes and post geographies
- Engage with best practices employed at other Posts by their leaders and members
- Share creative tools and resources aimed at improving post level retention and recruitment successes
Committee Chair
Bobbi Jo Lang, Olsson
Organization Structure
Vice Chair, Tools & Resources: Dick Kochanek
Chair-Elect, Strategic Direction: Vacant
Vice Chair, Military & Government Engagement: Lee Ann Zelesnikar
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
- Shante Fields – Mead &Hunt
- Lalitha Benjaram – Mead & Hunt
Immediate Past Chair: Debra Crafter
Staff Liaison: Jill Murphy
Webinar: Understanding the New Membership Structure
Military Membership – What’s in it for You?
SAME National Webinars
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- Webinar
Global Leadership Lessons from Detachment November: The Unclassified Story of U.S. Navy Seabees in Diplomatic Security
Lt. Cdr. Timothy Dahms recently published his new book, Detachment November: The Unclassified Story of U.S. Navy Seabees in Diplomatic Security. In this webinar, Dahms will introduce participants to his book and share the story of U.S. Navy Seabees’ missions in the State Department, and share leadership lessons learned from challenging duties as the officer in charge of the Seabees throughout the world. -
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100 Days: A Recap and A Look Ahead
Reflecting on the significant events of the past 100 days, we will highlight the new Administration’s most impactful executive orders and their ramifications for the AEC sector. From travel restrictions to stop work orders and payment halts, the landscape has shifted dramatically, and staying informed is crucial for success.