AMA Houston Awarded National Chapter of the Year.The American Marketing Association The American Marketing Association, one of the largest professional associations for marketers, has 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades the AMA has been the leading source for information, knowledge sharing and development in the marketing profession. bestows best honors to Houston Houston, city (1990 pop. 1,630,553), seat of Harris co., SE Tex., a deepwater port on the Houston Ship Channel; inc. 1837. Economy The fourth largest city in the nation and the largest in the entire South and Southwest, Houston is a port of entry; Chapter HOUSTON -- The AMA (Automatic Message Accounting) The recording and reporting of telephone calls within a telephone system. It includes the calling and called parties and start and stop times of the call. Houston Chapter announced today that it has received the highest professional chapter award from the American Marketing Association - The Chapter of the Year. This annual awards program highlights overall excellence in membership, programming and leadership from among the 73 AMA chapters across the U.S. and Canada. "In a way, it's not surprising that Houston has won this honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. ," said Dennis Dunlap, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the American Marketing Association. "In the past few years, Houston's strong leadership has not only provided robust programming, supported many special interest groups, and promoted successful networking, but has provided a model of membership retention and growth. The Chapter's strengths in so many areas are certainly deserving de·serv·ing adj. Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid. n. Merit; worthiness. de·serv  ing·ly adv. of this special honor." The Houston Chapter was chosen on the basis of its substantial increase in membership, its depth in programming and its leadership and chapter vision for the 2005-2006 chapter year. Strong financial results also contributed to the win. Currently, the AMA Houston offers 10 monthly luncheons and year-round industry-specific programming in energy, healthcare, Hispanic Hispanic Multiculture A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race Social medicine Any of 17 major Latino subcultures, concentrated in California, Texas, Chicago, Miam, NY, and elsewhere , non-profit and technology marketing. "As one of the AMA's largest chapters, we feel great responsibility, not only to our own members, but to the marketing community as a whole in Houston," commented Houston's Chapter of the Year President Christine Welsh. "It is our job to provide excellent programming and networking opportunities for our members and guests to elevate el·e·vate tr.v. ele·vat·ed, ele·vat·ing, ele·vates 1. To move (something) to a higher place or position from a lower one; lift. 2. To increase the amplitude, intensity, or volume of. 3. the prestige and credibility of the marketing profession, both in the corporate and external agency setting. Winning Chapter of the Year ultimately allows us to bring more national companies and presenters to the Houston market to talk about issues that affect our field at a global level." "With over 35 dedicated board members, and hundreds of committee members and volunteers, we have been able to accomplish some pretty incredible things together," commented Michelle Acosta, 2006-07 Chapter President for the AMA Houston. "It is very fulfilling to be a part of a well established and well respected marketing organization such as the AMA. I'm thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. that we have been recognized with this great honor, and I know that our volunteers will continue to drive towards excellence." Founded in 1954 with a handful of members, the AMA Houston has evolved into a thriving thrive intr.v. thrived or throve , thrived or thriv·en , thriv·ing, thrives 1. To make steady progress; prosper. 2. chapter of more than 800 members and hosts 35-plus professional networking and development programs a year. The Houston chapter is the 5th largest AMA chapter across the country. The AMA Houston will continue to evolve into the nation's leading marketing association in the 2006-2007 chapter year by elevating the Houston marketing community and its diverse membership through superior education opportunities, networking and career resources. In addition to 2007 luncheon speakers from companies such as Jet Blue and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, the AMA Houston will also expand its programming to include B2B-specific sessions. For membership information for the AMA Houston, please visit www.marketingpower.com/join or call 1-800-AMA-1150. About the AMA Houston The Houston Chapter of the American Marketing Association is the area's premier marketing professional organization that provides marketers the ability to remain competitive in today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. environment through networking events, special interest groups plus real-world educational programs. Named Chapter of the Year for 2003-2004 and 2005-2006, the AMA Houston serves more than 850 members with diverse marketing expertise from a variety of industries. For scheduled luncheons, meetings and membership information, please visit www.amahouston.org. About the American Marketing Association The American Marketing Association, one of the largest professional associations for marketers, has 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades, the AMA has been the leading source for information, knowledge sharing and development in the marketing profession. For more information, visit the AMA's website at www.marketingpower.com. |
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