The AMA Connecticut Anna C. Klune Memorial Scholarship fund is once again part of the Hartford Foundation

American Marketing Association – Connecticut Chapter, 2024 Anna C. Klune Memorial Scholarship : APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15, 2024!

Preference will be given to students who meet all or most of the following criteria:

·                Connecticut resident; may or may not be studying in Connecticut

·                First or second year MBA student at any university

·                Career focus in marketing or marketing related major

·                Demonstrated leadership record

·                Entrepreneurial/innovative spirit 

Candidates and their supporting professors/employers are urged to highlight the candidate’s qualifications with respect to the selection criteria.

Amount of award:  $1,000-1,500

              Instructions for accessing applications:

·       Go to this link

·       Select the type of college you will attend

·       Click on the link to access the Hartford Foundation’s portal

·       Create an account and log onto the portal

·       Complete the eligibility questions and scholarship applications will be uploaded to your dashboard

·       Click Apply to start an application

·       EXTENDED deadline for application submission:  April 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Students who fit the criteria for the fund follow the steps above to access the application.  A student’s answers to eligibility quiz questions will upload corresponding scholarship applications to their online dashboard. Good luck to all student applicants!

Merger of American Marketing Association CT Chapters

Dear CT AMA Chapter Community:

I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you all to our “bigger and better,” consolidated Chapter of the American Marketing Association in Connecticut. Our newly unified Chapter now offers even greater opportunities for business professionals (like yourself) throughout our great state to network, learn, have fun, and exchange ideas with the most relevant force and voice shaping marketing association in the United States and around the world.

While more details are to come as we begin our transition into a collective Chapter body, I am confident you will soon see the many benefits our expanded Chapter offers from membership, in-person and virtual event experiences across varied CT venues, unparalleled marketing resources through our parent organization, and much more.

Kind Regards,

Dan Liu

President,

AMA CT

AMA Southern CT Chapter 2021-22 "Turn-It-Up" Chapter of the Year

American Marketing Association Southern CT Wins "Turn-It-Up" 2021-22 Chapter Excellence Award

At the recent AMA Regional Retreat held in Boston, AMA Southern CT was announced as the winner of AMA National’s 2021-22 “Turn-It-Up” Chapter of the Year award. This prestigious Chapter Excellence Award recognizes local AMA Chapters that have significantly enhanced their programs and performance over the past Board year. Congratulations AMA Southern CT!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): AMA Southern CT doing its part

As part of its DEI commitment, AMA Southern CT is partnering with the Prosperity Foundation, an independent community organization focused on creating a unique impact in CT’s Black Communities in the areas of education, health and economics. Our Chapter recently made a donation to support the Prosperity Foundation’s current initiative to help support USDA Farmers for Families Food Distribution. AMA’s donation went towards the renting of a forklift to remove pallets from their food trucks. The first distribution effort took place in Hartford CT on Sept. 10 where 1,400 families were provided with 21-lb. boxes of fresh vegetables. With a second effort taking place in New Haven CT on Sept. 25. As access to fresh produce, dairy and meat can be scarce in communities where Black & Brown people live (in part due to the limited amount of grocery stores in these communities), this food distribution initiative is making a significant impact in these areas.

AMA Southern CT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Dear AMA Southern CT Community,

It’s been almost three months since George Floyd’s death sparked a movement. The Southern CT chapter of the AMA was shaken by the events and social injustice that took place on that day. We can all agree that 2020 has had no shortage of major news events. As we all learn how to manage and cope with our ever-changing realities, we must recognize that people of color have been disproportionately affected, due to social and economic disparities.

Southern Connecticut is a truly diverse community and we believe in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It is diversity that makes us a strong community and our chapter stands with the Black community against violence and racism. We want to support our community and are ready to act. 

Russ Klein, American Marketing Association CEO, made a statement in his letter: “The AMA chooses to be on the right side of historic and meaningful change.” Change starts with each one of us and there are many ways to advocate for change. Please take a moment to read the full message on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Russ Klein: https://www.ama.org/a-message-from-the-american-marketing-association/
 
It’s likely you’re already taking action in some way. And at this point, you may be asking yourself, “What more can I do?” Awareness and education are simply steps to get started. Here are some actions to consider:

  • Learn about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Connect with friends and colleagues

  • Support DEI initiatives in your workplace

  • Discuss the importance of diversity at home

  • Contribute and be active in the community 

To help you learn about DEI, we have collected various resources that you may use to increase your knowledge:


In the coming weeks, the AMA Southern CT Board will announce the ways that we can best support our community during this time. We also want to hear from you! What DEI challenges are you facing? What can we do to help? Let us know how we can better support you.

Sincerely,
AMA Southern CT