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ISAE STAR Awards judging took place the week of October 29th – November 2nd. We would like to thank the following people who committed their time to help choose the best of the best of Indiana’s association world:• Michael Furnish, Special Olympics of Indiana
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Mark your calendars!
Are there parts of the Indiana Non-Profit Law that you feel need clarification? Are you concerned that your organization isn’t properly following the Indiana law?
ISAE has retained the lobby firm of LMV Consulting to assist ISAE in moving forward the initiative to change Indiana’s current nonprofit law. LMV Principals Connie Vickery and John Livengood have met with the ISAE Board and Governmental Affairs Task Force to discuss issues and findings from last year’s ISAE Nonprofit Law Task Force. Connie is working closely with the ISAE Government Affairs Committee on draft bill language for the 2008 legislative session.
ISAE is here to strengthen your association; we are here to support you. If you would like to join in our efforts, there are many ways to get involved, including: joining the Governmental Affairs Task Force for next year; donating to our Indiana Nonprofit Law Initiative Fund when you renew your ISAE membership for 2008; or just by showing up during legislative session while legislators are discussing our draft bill.
Remember, a united voice is louder than one voice alone!
Watch for more information on the ISAE Indiana Nonprofit Law Initiative in upcoming issues of Synergy, in your mail and e-mail. To view the Task Force recommended changes to the Indiana Non-Profit Law, click here.
ISAE is 9 members away from reaching the unprecedented 500 members. This growth includes a 50% increase in association professional members!
With your help, we can reach 500 members. ACT NOW to share the value of ISAE membership. If you refer a member and they join, you will be entered into our drawing to receive (2) FREE suite tickets to the Indianapolis 500! Be sure to have the applicant place your name in the space provided on the application to receive credit. To download a membership application, click here.
ASAE is now accepting registrations for the American Associations Day 2008 (and Legislative Fly-In), to be held at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Avenue NW). Come to Washington, DC on April 8-9, 2008 to meet face-to-face with your members of Congress to address those issues important to the association community.
To register or apply for a $300 travel scholarship, please contact Robert Hay, Jr. at (202)220-6413 or rhay@asaenet.org.
The new ASA Webinar Series allows you to attend a professional development seminar in the comfort of your own office. Here’s the scoop on this month’s program:
Title & Subject:
“Time for a Publication Redesign?”
How do you know it is time for a redesign of your publication? Should you do a total overhaul, minor sprucing or something in between? What is involved and how much will it cost? How will you get everyone on board and not offend in-house talent? Join freelance writer and Editor Suzi Wirtz, CAE; Founder and President of Westbound Publications Stephanie West; and Senior Project Manager of Westbound Publications Leslie Miller as they present the issues and discuss the ins and outs of magazine publication redesign. You will leave this presentation with the tools to:
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Help you determine if a new look is the right step for your organization
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Go about a redesign
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Uplift the level of communication with your members.
You will also learn what to do AFTER the redesign and how to continue on the right path to success.
Date:
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Time:
11:00 a.m. – Noon (central time)
Cost:
$49
Click here to register for this event.
It’s that time of year again! This year, ISAE online dues renewals will be made available to our membership. Dues are due by January 1st. In September, the ISAE Board approved the following dues rates for 2008:
Master Regular $245
Secondary Regular $170
Additional Secondary $50
Master Associate $295
Secondary Associate $195
Retired $25
Student $25
Watch your mail and email for more information on dues renewals. We look forward to working with our members in 2008. Invest in yourself today!
Matthew G. Brooks
Executive Director
Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers, Inc.
101 W. Ohio St. #610
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 684-3684
Fax: (317) 684-3686
mbrooks@iccmhc.org
Referred by James Jones
Rebecca Carter
Executive Director
Indiana Assisted Living Federation of America
P.O. Box 68829
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 733-2390
Fax: (317) 733-2385
exdir@ialfa.org
Cheri Ellefson
Director of Communications
AMOA National Dart Association
7150 Winton Dr. #300
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 808-9884
Fax: (317) 387-0999
cheri@ndadarts.com
Referred by Alyssa Pfennig
Joann McKinney
Executive Director
Horizon Convention Center
401 S. High St.
Muncie, IN 47308
(765) 751-9130
Fax: (765) 751-9190
jmckinney@horizonconvention.com
Referred by Sherry Brown
Cheri O’Neill
Executive Director
Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity
5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 579-5050 ext.248
Fax: (317) 579-5051
coneill@alphachiomega.org
Schnette Queisser
Sales Account Manager
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
1109 Willowbrook Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46038
(317) 816-0777
Fax: (317) 816-0430
schnette.queisser@renaissancehotels.com
Todd P. Shellenberger
Director of Economic Affairs
Indiana Health Care Association
1 North Capitol #1115
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-6406
Fax: (317) 638-3749
tshellenberger@ihca.org
Referred by Dennis Neary
Erin Strine
Chapters & Communities Specialist
Sigma Theta Tau International
550 W. North St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 917-4945
Fax: (317) 634-8188
erin@stti.iupui.edu
Referred by Louie Correa
Jennifer Zehr
Events & Corporate Relations
The Mansion at Oak Hill
5801 E. 116th St.
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 843-9850
Fax: (317)846-2644
jzehr@oakhillmansion.com
Referred by Maureen Hoffmeyer
Want to help a colleague learn about the benefits of membership by joining ISAE?
Click on the link below for a membership application http://www.isae.org/ISAE_Membership_App.pdf
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Julie West and Pete Buczek were married August 12th, 2007. In addition, Julie is now the National Sales Manager for Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana.
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The Indiana Health Care Association has appointed Stephen A. Smith as president of the association. Smith previously served as director of the Division of Aging for the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) of the state of Indiana. Smith began as president on November 1.
ISAE will offer study sessions prior to the December CAE exam.
Please notify Laura Frank at the ISAE office if you plan to sit for the December exam.
For more information on the CAE exam, visit the following link to ASAE’s website: CAE Exam Information
In an effort to inform members of the valuable resources available on our members-only section of the ISAE Web site, we will highlight a different document each month. This month, we will review speaker contract agreements.
The speaker agreement is an important tool to have that offers you protection if a speaker cancels; allows you to spell-out exactly what is needed from a speaker or presenter; and protects you and your association in the case of a breach of contract. These agreements usually include the location, time and other useful information for the speaker.
To view a speaker contract agreement sample, log on to the members-only section of the ISAE Web site at www.isae.org/member. Samples contracts can be found in the Administration section.
Members are also encouraged to contribute items for the members-only section of the ISAE website. These can only be accessed by ISAE members. Forward your policies to Laura Frank at lfrank@isae.org.
In order to continue the much requested discussion on Indiana Non-Profit Law, each month Synergy will address a question from members pertaining to the current Indiana law. As always, we encourage you to ask your corporate attorney for clarification.
Q: A member has requested an inspection of our records. Are they entitled to this information?
A: The Indiana Non-Profit law states the following:
IC 23-17-27-2
Member's right to inspect and copy records
Sec. 2. (a) Subject to subsection (e) and section 3(c) of this chapter, a member is entitled to inspect and copy, at a reasonable time and location specified by the corporation, the records of the corporation described in section 1(e) of this chapter if the member gives the corporation written notice or a written demand at least five (5) business days before the date on which the member desires to inspect and copy.
(b) Subject to subsection (e), a member may inspect and copy, at a reasonable time and reasonable location specified by the corporation, the following records of the corporation if the member meets the requirements of subsection (c) and gives the corporation written notice at least five (5) business days before the date on which the member desires to inspect and copy:
(1) Excerpts from records required to be maintained under section 1(a) of this chapter, to the extent not subject to inspection under subsection (a).
(2) Accounting records of the corporation.
(3) Subject to section 5 of this chapter, the membership list.
(c) A member may inspect and copy the records identified in subsection (b) only if the following conditions exist:
(1) The member's demand is made in good faith and for a proper purpose.
(2) The member describes with reasonable particularity the purpose and the records the member desires to inspect.
(3) The records are directly connected with the purpose.
(d) This section does not affect the following:
(1) The rights of a member to inspect records under IC 23-17-11-1 or, if the member is in litigation with the corporation, to the same extent as any other litigant.
(2) The power of a court, independently of this article, to compel the production of corporate records for examination.
(e) The articles of incorporation or bylaws of a religious corporation may limit or abolish the right of a member under this section to inspect and copy a corporate record.
(f) The articles of incorporation of a corporation may limit or abolish the following:
(1) The right of a member to obtain from the corporation information as to the identity of contributors to the corporation.
(2) The right of a member or the member's agent or attorney to inspect or copy the membership list if the corporation provides a reasonable means to mail communications to other members through the corporation at the expense of the member making the request.
As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
To view Indiana Law related to Non-Profit Corporations, click http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title23/ar17/
E-mail ISAE staff if you have a question for next month’s issue.
ISAE is working to explore possible amendments to the Indiana Non-Profit Act that could benefit Indiana associations and their members. If you are interested in joining this effort, please email us at info@isae.org.
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