MAPOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
MAPOR SPOTLIGHT of the MONTH: Our MAPOR Spotlight of the Month is for Ben, Paul, and Curtiss. Thanks for
Ben’s effort to publish and disseminate the Spring Newsletter; and for Paul and Curtiss’ tireless effort to run a
successful campaign for the student fellowship program.! Thanks to all for your hard work and your service to
MAPOR.
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.
Agenda:
Attendees: Semilla, Alexandros, Benjamin, Beth, Caroline, Leah, Curtiss, Erik, Erin, Patrick, Jenny, Evgenia,
Lindsey, Paul, Rebecca, Brian, Erik
I. Secretary Treasurer’s Report (Semilla)
a. Financial updates
- AAPOR party, Brady West payment will be done today 5/2
- Checkings: $24,816.89
- Savings: $42,222.77
b. Membership list updates - 390 total members (not including AAPOR sheet)
- 323 non-students, 67 students
- nearly 30 new members from webinars!
II. 2025 Conference and contract renewal (Beth/Jenny/all)
a. Updates on contract renewal
b. Update on Conference support/50th committee
c. Membership and 2024 conference survey update
2024 conference
- Rob Santos has agreed to be the keynote (plenary) speaker. Pedagogy hour will be past presidents, still
need a facilitator. Still need to figure out short course. Want to get abstract submissions up this month.
Future conferences: - We have contracts ready to sign for renweal (1 for each year of the renewal). Some differences below…
- In the past we have received a 10% discount on food and beverage spend and they will not be
able to do that this year. They ARE going to give us a 10% discount on AV/IT set up. This is
smaller portion of overall cost. - They are not giving us free parking this year. Main concern with parking is getting all the stuff
over to conference but will make it work.
III. Communications/Website (Benjamin/Patrick)
a. Newsletter and website updates
b. MAPORNET maintenance
- 65 complete membership surveys – takeaways below, and Patrick will forward responses once we close
the survey. - Overall, people are happy with conference, mostly planning on coming (~1/3 not sure). Patrick
thinks we will be in better shape than AAPOR. - Interest in expanded networking opportunities – this a plan if we seeing fewer submissions
- Newsletter got out woo!
- MAPORNET is to serve as a AAPORNET – we get in touch with folks, and folks can access their
community. Do we need to replace it if folks aren’t using it? Consensus is yes. Friends of MAPOR list lives
in CVENT, but we don’t want to send out emails that way and outlook is a bad workaround. - CONCLUSION: Ben is going to reach out to other chapters/find a new host for MAPORNET. Mia is
going to share membership lists. Jolene is happy to help in meantime.
IV. Awards, Grants, and Support Committee (Curtiss)
a. Updates on student fellowship program
- 4 applications for student fellowship program (about average)
- Going to review for the next month or so and then reach out to MAPOR fellows/mentors. Might reach
out for suggestions for mentors as they review, otherwise are set.
V. Sponsorship (Leah)
a. Updates on events?
- Will start soliciting in earnest once AAPOR is over – individual and corporate sponsorship.
- Ben will update the “Donate Now” link on MAPOR website
- Leah will send Ben and Mia sponsorship information by the end of the month to update things as needed
VI. Online Learning Committee (Rebecca)
a. Updates on Spring webinar?
- Well received, well attended. God mix of senior/junior staff.
- A lot of folks that registered but did not attend and will be sending out those recordings shortly.
VII. Other business (Patrick)
a. AAPOR All chapter party slide prep
- Patrick and David will meet to get this finished.
- David, Lindsey, Caroline, Erin will be at AAPOR
Council members
President – Y. Patrick Hsieh
Vice President / President Elect – David Sterrett
Past President – Leah Dean
Conference Chair – Beth Fisher
Associate Conference Chair – Linsdey Witt-Swanson
Secretary-Treasurer – Semilla Stripp
Sponsorship Coordinator – Leah Dean
Student Liaison – Curtiss Engstrom
Communications & Website Chair – Benjamin Schapiro
Members at Large – Erin Heiden, Rebecca Powell, Jerry Timbrook, Paul DiPerna, Brian Wells, Erik Nisbet
Alexandros Gkotinakos, Evgenia Kapousouz
Proposed Committees
50th/Conference Committee – Beth, Justine, Leah, Kevin
Online Learning Committee – Rebecca Powell (Chair), Erin Heiden, Jerry Timbrook
Awards, Grants, and Support Committee – Paul DiPerna, Curtiss Engstrom
Secretary Treasurer Support – Semilla Stripp
Communications Support – Benjamin Schapiro, Brian Wells