MAPOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
MAPOR SPOTLIGHT of the MONTH: Big thanks to Patrick for leading this month’s meeting!
MAPOR Mission Statement
We provide high-quality educational and conference programs to encourage scholarly exchanges across
disciplines and geographies, broaden member access to mentors and resources, and bolster
opportunities for leadership and innovations. We join forces with AAPOR, academic institutions, and
government and industry employers to develop a thriving community that supports all MAPOR
members, including students, scholars, and professionals in every stage of their career.
MAPOR Vision Statement
MAPOR is a leading voice in public opinion, survey, and social science scholarship, methods, and practice
among regional professional associations. We are an inclusive and supportive community that enables
our diverse members to achieve their educational, professional development, and networking goals.
Attendees: David, Mia, Curtiss, Jenny, Patrick, Justine, Benjamin, Beth, Rebecca, Evgenia, and
Lindsey
Agenda:
I. Approve June Minutes: 06.14.24 MINUTES.docx
Approved
II. 2024 Conference (Jenny)
a. Conference Program – design and printing
b. Sending abstract notifications
c. Conference registration fee
d. Conference registration
e. Budget
f. 2025/50th anniversary planning committee (Beth)
The abstract deadline is being extended to August 2 nd . Patrick explained how he notified folks
that their abstract was accepted (Sending a mass email with everyone blind copied). He sent
individual emails to people who submitted more than one paper so they know which paper was
accepted if one was not. Then, everyone filled out a survey confirming they will present. David
said he used Cvent and then emailed the nonrespondents through Outlook. Patrick said he didn’t
go that way because the emails kept going to Sara Welsh, who was the conference chair before
David. Lindsey offered to help Jenny and pointed out that there were more presenter no shows
last year than past years.
Jenny will move to determining the conference fee and the timing of opening registration. Patrick
explained how sponsorship worked last year and they didn’t finalize food costs until September
so they had a good sense of what was coming in through sponsorship. Justine reminded us that
we have already let people know we are increasing registration costs this year and next.
Beth is going to see if NORC can help format the program. Beth asked if we can get the 50 th
anniversary committee going. Justine offered to help.
III. Secretary Treasurer’s Report (Lindsey)
a. Financial updates
i. Checking: $21,456.47
ii. Savings: $42,219.30
b. Membership list updates
i. 345 non-students, 62 students, 407 total
IV. Communications/Website (Benjamin)
a. Spring newsletter
Ben sent a draft of the spring newsletter for review this morning. We should use the
admin@mapor email instead of the Google group.
V. Awards, Grants, and Support Committee
Nothing to report.
VI. Sponsorship (Justine)
Justine is trying to get the travel grants, lunch, and reception as a named sponsorship
opportunity.
VII. Online Learning Committee (Rebecca)
a. October Webinar on AI
They are planning for a fall AI webinar. They will pick up planning next month.
VIII. Other business
a.
Council members
President – Leah Dean
Vice President / President Elect – Patrick Hsieh
Past President – Justine Bulgar-Medina
Conference Chair – Jenny Marlar
Associate Conference Chair – Beth Fisher
Secretary-Treasurer – Lindsey Witt-Swanson
Associate Secretary-Treasurer – Semilla Stripp
Sponsorship Coordinator –Justine Bulgar-Medina
Student Liaison – Curtiss Engstrom
Communications & Website Chair – Benjamin Schapiro
Members at Large – Erin Heiden, Rebecca Powell, Jerry Timbrook, Paul DiPerna, Carlye Arcas, Yorkow
Oppon-Acquah, Caroline Smith
Proposed Committees
Conference Committee – Jenny, Beth, Justine
Online Learning Committee – Rebecca Powell (Chair), Erin Heiden, Jerry Timbrook, Yorkow
Oppon-Acquah
Awards, Grants, and Support Committee – Paul DiPerna, Curtiss Engstrom, Carlye Arcas
Secretary Treasurer Support – Lindsey Witt-Swanson, Semilla Stripp
Communications Support – Benjamin Schapiro, Evgenia Kapousouz, Leah Dean,
50th Anniversary Committee – Leah (chair), Beth, additional fellows, Caroline Smith, David
Sterrett