Posts by SAM Headquarters
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Why do members join S.A.M. ?
Do you know why people decide to become members of your chapter? And, just as important, do you know whether their reasons for joining are satisfied by the program and […]
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Six chapters achieve S.A.M. membership growth goals
In the approved 1977-1978 growth plan, the international board of S.A.M. asked S.A.M. regions and chapters to strive to increase individual membership 10 percent by July 1978. The tables below […]
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Robert L. Dimit, Akron, Ohio, executive, named to head S.A.M.
This past November, Robert L. Dimit became executive director of the Society for Advancement of Management. He replaces William H. Latham, a former S.A.M. executive director who returned to fill […]
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1978 logo reminds membership to attend annual S.A.M. conference
Plan to attend the S.A.M. International Conference this spring. A special conference logo now appearing on S.A.M. letterheads, News International, Advanced Management Journal, and other printed material from the national […]
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List of outstanding speakers for S.A.M. International Conference continues to grow
Robert E. Kirby, chairman and chief executive officer of Westinghouse Corporation, is one of three luncheon speakers whom S.A.M. has assembled for its 1978 International Conference scheduled for May 14-17 […]
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Campus members attend AMA’s Operation Enterprise thanks to special scholarships
Robin Schade, director of AMA’s Operation Enterprise, and Donald Begosh, S.A.M. executive director, recently reported that the special scholarship program jointly undertaken by S.A.M. and AMA scored a big success […]
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A word to the wise…
In a recent issue of samscript, the newsletter of the Northern New Jersey Chapter, Chapter President Charles M. Weachock gave the following advice to chapter members: It seems that as […]
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Barbara Postich: Life is more than just a 9 to 5 job
Barbara Postich lives two lives: By day, she works as the executive and administrative secretary for the S.A.M. international headquarters in New York. At night and on weekends, she becomes […]
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Presidents Council
The following local chapter presidents have been selected to serve on the S.A.M. Council of Chapter Presidents: Chairman, W.B. (Bill) Wells, president of the Dallas Chapter and a consultant to […]
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Presidents’ Forum – Theodore J. Palter
By Theodore J. Palter, President Chicago Chapter From my experience as president of the Chicago Chapter I have evolved my own blueprint for chapter success, including the following guidelines: Recognize […]
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Presidents’ Forum – Michael V. Daniels
By Michael V. Daniels, Student Chapter President Glassboro State College How does a chapter increase membership more than 100 percent-to a total of 145-in just one year? The Glassboro State […]
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Pittsburgh programs emphasize current topics, outstanding executives
By William R. Fitz, Vice-President Pittsburgh Chapter After I assumed responsibility for setting up the 1976-1977 program schedule of the Pittsburgh Chapter, I found myself developing a personal theme to […]
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Will you retire at age 35?
By Donald G. Begosh, S.A.M. Executive Director Retiring at age 35 may sound I ike an intriguing proposition to some managers (or even to our campus division members who will […]
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Alexander Kindling: A people-oriented business leader
“When I first started Atomatic Manufacturing Company, I felt that a 100-man shop would be about as large as I would want it to be. I set that parameter at […]
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Board approves growth strategy, implements Presidents Council
The S.A.M. Executive Committee and Board of Directors met October 1 and 2 at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Richmond, Virginia, for their regular fall meeting. First on the agenda […]
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In Memoriam
It is with deep regret that the officers of the Society for Advancement of Management announce the death of a beloved and respected colleague. Walter P. Cartun, vice-president of the […]
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Cincinnati chapter hosts DeWolf sales seminar
The Cincinnati chapter sponsored a very successful “Early Warning Sales Forecasting Seminar” on February 14. John W. DeWolf, vice-president of corporate research for Cahners Publishing Company and a renowned expert […]
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Jackson starts 6th chapter, looks for 7th
At its recent meeting in Pittsburgh, the S.A.M. Board of Directors voted to give Allin Jackson a Special President’s Award for New Chapter Development. The award recognizes the achievements of […]
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1976-77 could be pivotal year for S.A.M., new president states
By William H. Kirby, Jr., M.D. International President This month we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution, an event that has changed the entire […]
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Worcester ends year with awards program
The Worcester chapter of S.A.M. finished out its program year with an awards presentation. Herbert M. Goodman, past chapter president, presented the “Heart of the Commonwealth-Advancement of Management Award” to […]
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Presidents’ Forum – Steven Salman
By Steven L. Salman, President Indianapolis Chapter In June 1975, shortly after our election, we the new officers of the Indianapolis chapter-decided that something had to be done to increase […]
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Montgomery chapter joins S.A.M. with over 50 charter members
The Montgomery Area chapter became one of the newest chapters of the S.A.M. organization Tuesday night, April 27. when chartering ceremonies were held at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. More […]
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Board of Directors elect new international officers at annual meeting in Pittsburgh
The 1976-77 international officers of the Society for Advancement of Management were nominated and elected by the regional vice-presidents of the S.A.M. Board of Directors at a meeting on May […]
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Blackman to handle chapter development
As reported in the last issue of News International, we are currently experimenting with a new chapter development program centered in Kansas City, Missouri. Through the assistance of Allan F. […]
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Presidents’ Forum – Calvin Williams
By Calvin Williams, President, Boston Chapter It is significant that Boston is at the forefront of this nation’s Bicentennial Year celebration, because the S.A.M. Boston chapter has made 1976 a […]