Chapter Involvement

BECOME A COMMITTEE MEMBER

CSI Minneapolis-St. Paul's strongest asset is its membership and our member’s willingness to share skills, knowledge and expertise. Putting that talent into action by volunteering for a committee can be your first step to an active role in CSI-MSP.

Listed below are the committees for which you can volunteer:

• Awards Committee
  Reviews suggestions for awards, and prepares nominations submittals for Institute, Regional, and Chapter awards. Organizes and emcees the Chapter Awards Banquet.

• Certification Committee
  Offers review study courses for national CSI Certification exams.

• Communications Committee
  Produces SPECIFICS Newsletter. Contributes and recommends content for Chapter electronic publications, maintains Chapter website, including electronic Member Roster.

• EXPO Committee
  Plans and runs the Chapter's largest events, including the venue speakers, AIA credits, show floor, etc.

• Membership Committee
  Addresses increasing and maintaining Chapter membership through various means. Assists members in receiving the benefits from their membership.

• Programs Committee
  Plans and runs the monthly Chapter programs and meetings by finding venues and speakers, choosing high interest topics, etc. about a year in advance.

• Social Committee
  Plans annual social event in conjunction with Chapter.

• STEP Committee
  Promotes student member participation in Chapter programs and events.

BECOME A MICRO-VOLUNTEER

We understand that not all members have the time or availability to volunteer as a committee member but are willing to share their skills, knowledge and expertise in a smaller capacity. If this sounds like you, becoming a micro-volunteer is just for you. 

Listed below are the micro-volunteer opportunities for which you can volunteer:

• Newsletter Project Closeout Write Up
  Submit a 250 word write up on a recently completed project and 2-3 project photos. If possible, include other companies that participated in the project design/construction and the end use of the project.

• Newsletter Member Spotlight Write Up
  Submit a 250 word write up with a photo of a member of your choice. Be sure to include both personal and professional information so readers get to know the member. If possible, include why they joined CSI Minneapolis-St. Paul, the benefits they see, and anything they are active in the chapter with.

• Newsletter Event Recap Write Up
  Submit approximately a 500 word summary of the last CSI Minneapolis-St. Paul event you attended. This could be a summary of the event and presentation or it could be an opinion piece reacting to what was presented.

• Newsletter Hot Tip of the Month Write Up
  Submit a 250 word "hot tip" write up on a topic and/or product that makes your work life better, easier or more efficient. This could be anything from an app or computer program, a website or blog you enjoy, or even a design related tip.

• Event Door Greeter
  Donate your time welcoming and registering members and guests as they arrive to events. Requires attending the event and arriving 10-15 minutes before the event begins.

• Event Photographer
  Donate your time taking photos at the event to be used in CSI Minneapolis-St. Paul member communications and social media channels.