Enhancing Organizational Structure and Membership Engagement for SME Chapters
This organizational overview of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) outlines the structure of its chapters and leadership roles dedicated to fostering growth in the manufacturing community. With over 14,000 global members, including 9,500 students and various senior chapters in the US, Canada, and internationally, SME aims to be the premier resource for manufacturing knowledge. The strategic plan emphasizes knowledge delivery, educational advocacy, and effective community engagement, supporting member needs and enhancing the overall brand of SME.
Enhancing Organizational Structure and Membership Engagement for SME Chapters
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SME Structure Bucket 1
Organizational Charts Fans (Members) Varsity (Chapter E-board) Farm Team (Member Consultant) Minors (Member Council) Majors (Board of Directors)
Chapters • More than 200 senior chapters represent small regional areas in the US and Canada. • Student chapters are centered in another 200 educational institutions worldwide.
International Chapters • Armenia, Australia, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Tokyo, Turkey
Member Statistics • App. 14,000 members worldwide • 4,000 are Free Life members (when your years of membership + age = 100) • 10,000 are Senior members • App. 9,500 student members
E-Board Opportunities • Elected Positions • Chair • Chair Elect • Treasurer • Secretary • Committees • Honors & Awards • Education • Student Chapter • Program • Long Range Planning • Membership • Webmaster • Etc…
2012 Strategic Plan • Goal 1: Knowledge • SME will be the premier manufacturing knowledge resource throughout the global manufacturing community. • Goal 2: Education • SME and the SME Education Foundation will be known as advocates for careers in manufacturing and a leading resource for manufacturing education. • Goal 3: Membership • SME will actively engage people and companies in their communities of interest to add value for the member. • Goal 4: Brand • SME’s brand creates the image of the most valued source of manufacturing knowledge. • Goal 5: Lean & Effective • SME will be both lean and effective. • Goal 6: Knowledge Delivery • SME will deliver knowledge in ways that meet the needs of members and customers.
