The group, which falls under the jurisdiction of the
Education Division of the American Marketing
Association (AMA), will be known as the Global
Marketing Special Interest Group.

II. Focus 

The AMA Global Marketing Interest Group is for those who want to begin or continue to explore the field of
global marketing.  The purpose of the group is to foster
a dialogue and expand knowledge on global marketing issues among academics, business people, and
government representatives.

The group is designed to meet the needs of faculty who
have been teaching international marketing and want to explore specific issues in more depth, would like to incorporate global marketing issues into their existing marketing courses, would like to conduct international marketing research, who would like to exchange ideas regarding international marketing teaching and/or
research issues, or would like access to international marketing resources that could be used for research
and/or classroom activities.

Since the intent of this group is to respond to the
interests of the members, the specific issues addressed
by the group, resources assembled, and activities
pursued will reflect the interests of the members.

III. Objectives of the Global Marketing Special
       Interest Group 

The Global Marketing Special Interest Group has four objectives:
(1) facilitate interaction among academics, business
     people, and government representatives,
(2) promote the globalization of marketing courses, 
(3) foster research on global marketing issues, and 
(4) disseminate research findings, theoretical
     contributions, and successful business practices
     among members.

IV. Membership

Membership in the Global Marketing Special Interest Group shall include all AMA members who indicate a
desire to join at the time of initiating or renewing their annual AMA membership. In addition, to expand global outreach efforts in accordance with the goals of the SIG cited in item III, non-AMA member international scholars/practitioners may be invited to become affiliated members (i.e., non-voting members) of the Global Marketing SIG, by any Global Marketing SIG member
in good standing. Those invited should contact the Chair
of the Global Marketing SIG with the name of the
inviting member. Approval of the invitee’s affiliated
status requires majority support of the voting members
of the Board. Affiliated membership status for each non-AMA international scholar/practitioner will be
granted for a period of one year (renewable), beginning
in August of each year. Note: affiliated membership
with the AMA Global Marketing SIG does not include membership into the American Marketing Association,
or the benefits thereof.

V. Leadership

The leadership of the Global Marketing Special Interest 
Group shall consist of a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a 
Vice-Chair of Communications, a Treasurer, and an 
International Liaison. A Board of Directors shall oversee 
Global Marketing Special Interest Group operations,
and it will consist of the above five officers plus up to
ten other Board members (at least one member
of the Board of Directors must be from outside of
the United States). Each of the individuals on the Board
shall serve a three-year term, with the terms staggered. 
Terms shall commence in July of each year. Board
members should, to the extent possible, be individuals
who regularly attend AMA meetings and are required
to provide active and significant service to the Global 
Marketing Special Interest Group. The Board of
Directors will meet at least twice per year, in conjunction 
with the Summer and Winter Educators' Conferences.
The Chair will be elected by the membership as the Chair-elect. The chair-elect will serve one year as Chair-elect (commencing on July 1 immediately following their election to the position), followed by a two-year term as chair. Any current Board member running for the
Chair-elect position must relinquish their current Board position for general election, to minimize the potential of leaving a Board position vacant should he/she be elected to the Chair-elect position.

Elections for the Board of Directors membership will
take place annually in May. Prior to elections, a general
Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors will be
made of the membership of the Global Marketing
Special Interest Group. Nominees to the Board must
have served in a service role in the Global Marketing
SIG in the year prior to the year of nomination to be
eligible for election. Nominees will be reviewed by
the Board of Directors for consideration. The Chair of
the Board of Directors will forward approved candidates
to the AMA for the election. In accordance with AMA
policy, the election will be administered by the AMA.
Upon completing active service on the Board of
Directors, former Chairs will serve a three-year term
as ex officio members of the Board.

VI. Sample Activities 

The activities of the Global Marketing Special Interest Group will be varied, but in all cases consistent with the objectives of the SIG cited in item III. Examples of
activities include holding semi-annual meetings of the
Board of Directors, communicating with AMA members through Global Interests (the quarterly newsletter of the AMA Global Marketing SIG), and organizing and hosting global marketing symposia, tracks and sessions at conferences, and other events where appropriate. Communication and interaction with other AMA SIGs
and professional groups are viewed as important activities
to the Global Marketing SIG, and the SIG will work with such groups as the Academy of Marketing, Centers for International Business and Research, etc., as well as journals, such as the Journal of International Marketing, etc. to achieve its goals. 

VII. Finances

A budget shall be formulated by the Global Marketing Special Interest Group Chair for submission to the
American Marketing Association per the requirements of the Academic Council of the American Marketing Association. Conference related expenses of the Global Marketing SIG (e.g., audio-visual requirements, SIG receptions, Board Meetings, etc.) should be approved
by the Chair prior to their occurrence. All non-conference related expenses must be approved by a majority of the voting members of the Board of Directors.
Reimbursement for all Global Marketing Special Interest Group expenditures shall be coordinated through the 
Chair, or Treasurer, who will requisition funds from 
the AMA. 

IIX. Amending the Bylaws 

Amending the bylaws of the Global Marketing Special Interest Group will follow the following procedures.  Recommendations for a specific bylaw change, or
addition, should be presented in writing to the Chair of 
the SIG.  The Chair will then present the proposed
changes to the Board of Directors.  Proposals for
changes to the bylaws receiving majority support of
the voting members of the Board will be approved.