President's Message
Posted by Communications2 on Nov. 20, 2024 / President's Message / Subscribe 0
DID YOU KNOW … The minimum height an aircraft typically ascends to for cruising altitude is 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). However, the exact cruising altitude varies depending on the type of aircraft, the flight route, and air traffic control regulations. For commercial airliners, cruising altitudes generally range between 30,000 and 40,000 feet (9,144 to 12,192 meters) to maximize fuel efficiency, reduce air traffic congestion, and avoid weather disturbances.
AND DID YOU KNOW … that pilots usually climb to their cruising altitude shortly after takeoff, often around 10–15 minutes into the flight, and then maintain it for the majority of the journey until descent.
In business, "elevate" can be compared to upgrading an aircraft's altitude. Just as a plane climbs to a higher altitude to gain a better view, access clearer skies, and improve fuel efficiency, elevating an organization means raising its operations, strategies, or performance to a higher level. This leads to more opportunities, smoother progress, and a stronger position in the market.
Just like a plane ascends above obstacles to fly faster and more efficiently, elevating an organization involves overcoming challenges, streamlining processes, and positioning the company for greater success in the long term.
ELEVATE … That is exactly what SMPS Utah did in the 2023–24 year. So many great events, relationships, and tools to get better individually, as a Chapter, as an industry. SO … the bar is high, but we are going to ELEVATE and go to the next level in 2024–25!
The 2024–25 SMPS Utah year is off to an incredible start with well-attended and content-driven Programs and Education events in both September and October, as well as a Halloween event for our EPG (Emerging Professionals Group). The 2024–25 SMPS Utah Board, made up of the following professionals:
RoLynne Hendricks, President
Eric Larson, CPSM, President Elect
Matt Rich, CPSM, Past President
Kellie Goddard, CPSM, Treasurer
Julee Attig, CPSM, Secretary
Karla Rogers, Director of Programs
Mary DeMann, Director of Membership
Sarah Kapp, Director of Sponsorship
Andi Wilson, Director of Special Events
Jane Healy, Director of Communications
Kylee Cabe, Director of Education
Keri Hammond, Special Committee Chair/SWRC Chair
As a board, we strategized to create the following Vision, Mission, 3 Priorities and Winning Aspiration, following the format of SMPS HQ. Click here to review HQ’s Vision, Mission, 3 Priorities and Winning Aspiration.
SMPS Utah Vision: Elevate, educate and empower trusted professionals to become life-long learners, leaders, and contributors.
Mission: Advocate for, educate, and connect leaders in Utah’s A/E/C industry.
3 Priorities:
- Build connections & relationships through memorable experiences.
- Become a trusted resource to members and organizations by providing elevated experiences.
- Provide experiences that cultivate growth.
Winning Aspiration: By August 31, 2025, SMPS Utah will have intentionally delivered elevated value to our diverse target audience, fostering growth, innovation, and lasting impact within our community.
All of this is to ELEVATE SMPS Utah, ELEVATE the A/E/C industry, and more specifically ELEVATE you, our members. What can you do, you ask? Get on the plane with us (get involved, join a committee) and climb to the next level in 2024–25!
Here's to an incredible flight,
RoLynne Hendricks, Spectrum Engineers
President, SMPS Utah
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