Photo by Lynsey Weatherspoon
Alabama Social Media Association board for 2013: from left,
Rickey J. White Jr., Jenn Warren and Wade Kwon.
The Alabama Social Media Association (ALsocme) is a professional nonprofit organization open to anyone who wishes to share ideas or advance their knowledge of social media and how it is used by businesses, organizations, and consumers.
ALsocme’s mission is education: empowering individuals, businesses and community organizations with social media tools and knowledge to help them meet their professional goals. ALsocme supports Alabama’s digital growth and works to grow its recognition as a technologically advanced and forward-thinking state.
We offer social events every month and educational meetings every other month. All are free and open to the public.
Our 2013 board members:
- Wade Kwon, chair
- Jenn Warren
- Rickey J. White Jr.
Committees
Five committees chaired by board members tend to all tasks within the organization.
Annual Conference: Handles all event aspects, including sponsors, venue, speakers, logistics, vendors, budget and tickets.
Finance, chaired by Wade Kwon: Recruits sponsors and manages organization budget and accounts.
Outreach, chaired by Rickey J. White Jr.: Manages partner relationships and crafts messages, media releases and other communication.
Programs and Education, chaired by Jenn Warren: Plans monthly educational and social events, including speakers and activities.
Technology: Manages website, email and social media, plus technology set-up for events.
Video: First anniversary
Past boards of directors
2012:
- Michelle Amaral
- Stacey Hood
- Wade Kwon
- Erin Shaw Street
- Jeff Vreeland
2011 founding board:
- Michelle Amaral
- Kristen Heptinstall
- Stacey Hood
- Stephanie Hutcheson
- Wade Kwon
- Erin Shaw Street
- Jeff Vreeland
