MAPOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
November 14, 2025
MAPOR SPOTLIGHT of the MONTH: Our MAPOR Spotlight of the Month is for EVERYONE: thanks to Beth and
Lindsey for their hard work on organizing the conference and the plan for the 50th anniversary; thanks to Leah
for the incredible sponsorship fund raising; thanks to Curtiss and Paul for working with our fellow to review the
unprecedented number of student papers and for supporting the rest of the grant related operations; thanks to
Erin, Jerry, and Rebecca for producing another great webinar series; thanks to Ben for taking care of the website
and mailing list! Thanks to all for your dedication and 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, Benjamin, Beth, Caroline, David, Leah, Erik, Erin, Lindsey, Paul, Rebecca, Patrick, Curtiss
I. Secretary Treasurer’s Report (Semilla)
- Financial updates
- Checkings: $60,210.29
- Savings: $42,224.85
- Membership list updates
- 447 total members
- 368 non-students and 79 students
- Sponsorship updates
- Corporate sponsorship: $17,350
- Individual sponsorship: $1,700
- Follow up with student paper and conference folks to make list of everyone who needs to get paid.
II. 2025 Conference and contract renewal (Beth/Lindsey/all)
- Update on Conference support/50th committee
- Finalized the swag – mugs and buttons based on past MAPOR logos. The conference program is
ready to print. 178 total registrants – all conference presenters are registered. All set with
embassy suites room commitments. There are microphones set to go with Lincoln Park room. For
short course – we want to have a classroom set up, but need to coordinate with the first panel, so
currently working through that. - Coordination for setup support on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – checklist is saved here
- Business meeting – should bring up the idea of sharing contact information with folks
- Conference survey goes out week after Thanksgiving – just keep is conference specific. Patrick
downloading the Voxco programming and will send to David/Lindsey. - MAPOR archives – have old conference programs
III. Communications/Website (Benjamin/Patrick) - Expanding to committee
- Ben is going to lead transition documentation – what do we want to do, but didn’t have manpower for?
What is difficult? - Recommending un-consolidating webmaster (singular) and communications position (committee)
- Refreshing website theme, updating it, LinkedIn/social media presence
IV. Awards, Grants, and Support Committee (Paul/Curtiss) - Over 50 student attendees – planning on lunch and happy hour.
- We have winners and honorable mentions for both awards. Will follow up with those this week.
- 11 grants going out (8 students, 3 colleagues). Came in just under budget.
- Student fellows and mentors – 3 will be presenting (mentors have been great), and one of the student
fellows cannot come. Hoping they can defer to next year.
V. Sponsorship (Leah)
- Final total is $19,050
- $17,350 corporate
- $1,700 in individual donations
- Leah made an excel sheet in the drive that Patrick can use next year
VI. Online Learning Committee (Rebecca) - 120 registrants – 49 were MAPOR members, 63 students, 5 new members, 4 non-members
- OLC still need to check in on sending out recordings and honorariums
VII. Other business (Patrick) - Council lunch will be onsite on Saturday
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