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MISSION: ISAE exists to support and strengthen association professionals' success
Doing, and keeping, your job is getting tougher every year. CEOs of non-profits and associations are often an easy target for volunteers’ frustrations. Even if your honeymoon has been blissful, today’s rapidly shifting environment means change can occur with the next President.
Attend this session to learn:
• Answers to the tough questions you were afraid to ask…or didn’t know who to ask.
• What to do to move your organization forward and deal with tough issues.
• Bottom line survival strategies for a new CEO.
• How to build your network to strengthen your resources for success in this position…and the next.
This long-running, nationally acclaimed program is being held for the first time here in Indiana. Come join the experienced "Camp Staff” as they work with you to ensure you are able to spend more time doing your job, than trying to keep it.
Who should attend?
• CEOs with three years or less experience
• CEO’s who have transitioned to a different type of organization structure
(i.e. charitable to professional; individual membership to trade.)
Date & Time: October 11th, 2007:
8:00 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Session
Location:
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana Headquarters
3425 West 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268
Fees:
$75 for ISAE members; $125 for non-members
CAE Info:
Domain – Leadership; 3 hours
Click here to register online or click here to download the registration form. Can’t wait to see you there!
Collecting and using membership research data in decision-making is a critical function for successful association management. This session will describe a case study of how a mid-sized association initiated the use of marketing research, the process for collecting and analyzing this research and how the insights gained from the research were incorporated into the day-to-day decisions of the association. In addition, practical insights to guide association strategy on the inexpensive collection and analysis of information will be discussed.
Key topics will include the following:
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What was the association's situation and what lead to the decision to conduct research? How was this decision made by staff and volunteer leadership?
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What areas of inquiry were identified that were important to answering the association's strategic questions?
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What factors were important to determining the final methodology to collect the information?
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How were the results of the research communicated to leadership in a way that facilitated decision-making?
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How were the results of the research used and how has the information been incorporated into the decision-making process of the association?
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How does the association evaluate the return on investment of research activities and determine the value of their research investment?
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What are tips and techniques for the practical collection, reporting and use of research information?
Speaker
Dean A. West is President of Association Laboratory Inc.
Association Laboratory (www.associationlaboratory.com) specializes in the research, development and deployment of association business strategy. The company is one of the nation’s leading association business strategy firms serving a nationwide client base of trade, professional, philanthropic and credentialing organizations.
Mr. West is a Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives and has served as a Board member of the Association Forum of Chicagoland. He is a former executive director with twenty years of experience in association management and consulting.
Date & Time:
October 24th, 2007: 8:00 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Noon - Session
Location:
Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone at the Crossing
8787 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Fees:
$40 for ISAE members; $50 for non-members
CAE Info:
Domain – Administration/Membership; 3 hours
Go to www.isae.org to learn more and register online.
Are you (or your staff members) new to the association or nonprofit world? Are you looking for a better understanding of how and why things work the way they do in this type of organization?
Jump start your professional success by attending this exciting program specifically designed for anyone in their first three years in the association or nonprofit profession. This interactive program will strengthen your relationship with your colleagues, members and volunteers and immediately help you enhance your performance.
Learning Outcomes: Participants in Association 101 will engage in a precisely designed curriculum that will crystallize your understanding of associations and nonprofits. The course will give you practical new insight that can be put to use the next day.
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Learn more about the nature and scope of associations and nonprofits
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Understand the basics of association/nonprofit governance
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Foster an understanding of relationships with volunteers/members and staff
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Better understand the member-staff collaborative environment
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Gain appreciation for association and nonprofit career options
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Network with peers
Who should attend? Staff with three years or less experience working for an association or nonprofit. NOTE TO CEOs: This session is an excellent training opportunity for your new staff members.
Date & Time:
November 9th, 2007:
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. - Session
Location:
National FFA
6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Fees:
$55 for ISAE members; $75 for non-members; $10 discount per person for multiple registrations from one organization.
CAE Info:
Domain – Administration/Leadership; 3 hours
Go to www.isae.org to learn more and register online.
IMPI, ISAE and SGMP are pairing up to bring you one extraordinary event!
Join your colleagues for this special convocation that includes food, networking and education.
Date & Time:
November 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Holiday Inn Select Airport
Fees:
Before November 1st:
$50 ($25 for Students); $30 for Luncheon only
After November 1st:
$60 ($25 for Students); $40 for Luncheon only
Schedule:
8:30 a.m.
Registration & Networking
9:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker:
"From Yesterday to Tomorrow – Emerging Trends in the Meeting Industry", Bruce Butterfield, CAE, Fellow ASAE & PRSA
10:00 a.m.
Networking Break
10:30 a.m.
Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
1. "5 Marketing No-No’s that Lose You Members, Money and Meeting Attendees”, Dave Stevens, Stevens & Stevens
2. "Green Meetings”, Virtual Meeting Strategies
3. "SGMP – What’s in it for Me?”,Melody Kebe, CMP, CGMP, National President; Carl Thompson, CGMP, Executive Director of SGMP
12:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker & Lunch:
"Releasing Service Brilliance ™ - Creating WOW Customer Experiences”, Simon T. Bailey
CAE Info: 4 hours for entire program; 1 for just lunch
Don’t miss this exciting half day event for all meeting professionals! To register, click here, or visit www.isae.org for more information.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Event Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor
Additional Sponsor
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Mark your calendars!
ISAE will be heading North for our 2008 convention! We are excited to pair up Deann Patena and the newly-renovated Radisson at Star Plaza in Merrillville. The dates for next year’s event are July 15th & 16th. Be looking for updated information on our Web site and in your inbox soon.
 ISAE is less than 20 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.
 What do you do when a speaker cancels on your event at the last minute? Just ask ISAE member Emilie Perkins, Director of Training & Special Events of the Indiana Association of Homes & Services for the Aging. Recently, Emilie received a call from a speaker on a Thursday cancelling for an event scheduled the following Monday. What did Emilie do? She called ISAE. ISAE staff was able to find a speaker to fill in for Emilie’s event within an hour of her call. Emilie says, "Thank you so much for the suggestions, I know you can relate to that panicky feeling when a speaker bails at the last minute. I have a new appreciation for our ISAE membership!” This is a great representation of the POWER of your ISAE Membership.
Bart Anderson
Senior Vice President
NAMIC
3601 Vincennes Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 875-5250
Fax: (317) 879-8408
banderson@namic.org
Scott Baumruck, CAE
Development Director
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America – Indiana Chapter
8555 Cedar Place Dr. #112
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-8071
Fax: (317) 259-8091
sbaumruck@ccfa.org
Kathy Bennison, CAE
Global Corporate Relations Manager
Sigma Theta Tau International
550 W. North St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-8171
Fax: (317) 634-8188
benison@stti.iupui.edu
Referred by Tom Popcheff, CAE
Reggie Henderson
President & CEO
Indiana Business Diversity Council
2126 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 921-2675
Fax: (317) 923-2204
rkhenderson@inbdc.org
Sarah Hundagen
Program Assistant
Indiana Perinatal Network
1991 E. 56th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 924-0825
Fax: (317) 924-0831
shundagen@indianaperinatal.org
Referred by Leah Sumners York
Amanda E. Koerth
Assistant Director of Programs
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
8645 Founders Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-6533
akoerth@tke.org
Referred by Kevin Mayeux, CAE
Amy Korbe
Office Coordinator
Indiana Perinatal Network
1991 E. 56th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 924-0825
Fax: (317) 924-0831
akorbe@indianaperinatal.org
Referred by Leah Sumners York
Jason Lamping
Computility/Alliance Technologies
Allied Technologies
400 Locust St. #840
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 245-7682
Fax: (515) 245-7730
lampingj@alliancetechnologies.net
Louis LeBlanc
Director of Operations
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
8645 Founders Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-6533
lleblanc@tke.org
Referred by Kevin Mayeux, CAE
Mirjam Lynam,
Membership Manager
Sigma Theta Tau International
550 W. North St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-8171
Fax: (317) 634-8188
mirjam@stti.iupui.edu
Referred by Tom Popcheff, CAE
Rachael McLaughlin
Marketing Communications Manager
Sigma Theta Tau International
550 W. North St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-8171
Fax: (317) 634-8188
rachael@stti.iupui.edu
Referred by Tom Popcheff, CAE
Gregory Z. Parker
Director of Internet Services
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
6202 Vista Del Mar Drive #251
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
(310) 598-6080
gparker@tke.org
Referred by Kevin Mayeux, CAE
John Purcell
Executive Director
Roller Skating Association International
6905 Corporate Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 347-2636
Fax: (317) 347-2636
jpurcell@rollerskating.com
Referred by Russell Cox
Teresa Ransdell
Global Chapter & Community Manager
Sigma Theta Tau International
550 W. North St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-8171
Fax: (317) 634-8188
teresa@stti.iupui.edu
Referred by Tom Popcheff, CAE
Peter D. Smithhisler
Executive Vice President
North-American Interfraternity Conference
3901 W. 86th St. #390
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1791
(317) 872-1112 ext. 201
Fax: (317) 872-1134
pete@nicindy.org
Brian Tenclinger
Executive Director
Triangle Fraternity
120 S. Center St.
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 837-9640
Fax: (317) 837-9642
brian@triangle.org
Referred by Kevin Mayeux, CAE
Want to help a colleague learn about the benefits of membership by joining ISAE?
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Area Health Agencies Receive Funding - According to Inside Indiana Business, five health agencies in Indiana will split a grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services Administration’s HRSA Health Center Initiative, totaling more than $1.7 million. As part of the grant, the Indiana Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) will receive $80,000 to plan and develop a health center for Carroll, Newton, and Posey Counties. This will ensure that many Indiana residents will be able to get treatment and access that treatment close to home. Lisa Winternheimer is the Executive Director of IPHCA and an ISAE Board Member.
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Indy’s Best and Brightest, sponsored by Junior Achievement, selected the top professionals under 40 in their industries. Two ISAE members were among this year’s finalistas. Amber R. Van Til, Vice President of Government Relations for the Indiana Bankers Association, was a finalist in the Banking and Financial Services area. Henry Kurkowski, Partner and Director of Business Development for eWireless, was a finalist in the Technology area.
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Alex & Jenni Meyers are the proud parents of a baby boy! Will Meyers was born September 12, 2007 and weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz. and was 19 inches long. Jenni (Metzinger) Meyers formerly served on the ISAE staff and is the current Director of Sales for Odyssey Quest and Raybourn Group International.
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Jillian Dampier has accepted a sales position with French Lick Resort & Casino. She is now working with the Ohio corporate market.
The early deadline for applications for the December 7, 2007 CAE exam has now passed. Exam applications can still be mailed by the extended deadline of October 5th, 2007 for an additional $100. ISAE will offer study sessions prior to the December 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
Beginning January 1, 2009, a new IRS rule that revamps the tax code will compel non-profits to take greater responsibility for overseeing 403(b) retirement plans. This move will bring the administration of 403(b) plans in line with 401(k) plans, forcing sponsors to prepare written plan documents and become the chief administrators and primary trustees of their plan. To read more about this new IRS rule at www.cfo.com, please click here.
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 affinity agreements.
Affinity agreements enable a tax-exempt organization to receive a fee for allowing a business to use its name, logo, or membership list to endorse products or services. If structured correctly, the income earned through these agreements can be classified as royalty income and is not taxable
To view affinity agreement samples, log on to the members-only section of the ISAE Web site at www.isae.org/member. Samples messages 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: How does the Indiana Non-Profit Law define "voting power”?
A: The Indiana Non-Profit Law states:
IC 23-17-2-28
"Voting power"
Sec. 28. (a) "Voting power" means the total number of votes entitled to be cast for the election of directors at the time the determination of voting power is made.
(b) The term does not include a vote that is contingent upon the happening of a condition or an event that has not occurred at the time. If a class is entitled to vote as a class for directors, the determination of voting power of the class shall be based on the percentage of the number of directors the class is entitled to elect out of the total number of authorized directors.
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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