The ISAE Headquarters will be moving to our new address on December 11th & 12th, 2008! During that time the ISAE staff will be unable to answer phone calls or reply to emails. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we will be up and running for business on Monday, December 15th!!
We are very excited about our new location at:

9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268

The ISAE phone and fax number will remain the same as the following:
Phone: 317.328.4569
Fax: 317.280.8527

 

 

  Stevens & Stevens

 

There is still time to register for the ISAE 2008 STAR Awards!! Please register by Noon on Wednesday, December 3rd!!

This event is a star-studded tailgate party you won’t want to miss! We will leave the tuxes at home for this one and let loose in business casual! It is sure to be a touchdown of a time so register today!! Click here to register for the event

 

Content is everywhere. Launch your Web browser, open your inbox, or turn on your cell phone and there it is…more and more content! This growing “content crisis” is a direct and potent threat to the traditional association business model. So how can your organization help its members deal with this new challenge and, quite possibly, change its future in the process?

In this session, two of the association community’s leading thinkers about learning and innovation will explore the emergence of “the digital curator,” a critical new role played by individuals or organizations trying to turn the flood of content into a reservoir of new possibilities.  Digital curators identify and filter the most useful and meaningful content, situate it in a relevant context and present it in a coherent and actionable way. Could this role be right for you and your organization? Join us for a closer look at what’s next to find out the answer!

This session will explore the following critical learning questions:

  • Why is digital curation an important strategic concept for associations?

  • What are the characteristics of the digital curator and what are some successful examples?

  • What are the opportunities that digital curation creates for your association, and what are the potential challenges?

Date & Time:       Tuesday, December 9th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST.

Fees:                      $49

Speakers:            Jeff De Cagna, Chief Strategist, Principled Innovation
                       Jeff Cobb, Learning 2.0 Specialist

  • 4 techniques to use in all communication with stakeholders.

  • 3 strategies to keep audiences tuned in.

  • Heck’s 3-D Sound Bite System to develop your own memorable quotes.

 

  Markey's


I know that 2008 isn’t even over yet, but 2009 is only a few weeks away. The 2009 Legislative Lunch will be held at the Conrad in Downtown Indianapolis on January 14th. Current legislative leaders from both parties and both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly will highlight priorities for the upcoming session and answer questions of concern.  Jim Shella of WISH-TV will once again moderate our panel of Indiana legislators.  Click here to register to attend the 2009 Legislative Lunch!

Thank You to our 2009 Legislative Lunch Sponsors

Indiana Bankers Association
Indiana CPA Society
Indiana Osteopathic Association
International Entertainment Bureau
LMV Consulting
Markey’s Rental & Staging
Meeting Services Unlimited
Stevens & Stevens
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
St. Vincent Health

Interested in joining the list of sponsors for the 2009 Legislative Lunch? The opportunity allows your company to get in front of over 200 attendees and support the work of ISAE. For only $700 you will receive a table of 10, signage at the event, and your logo on promotional materials and emails! Interested? Contact Katie Voorhest at kvoorhest@isae.org or 317.328.4569 ext. 161

 

ISAE mourns the loss of a friend:

James D. Montoya, 64, died unexpectedly Nov. 21, 2008. He was born August 6, 1944, in Parkersburg, a son of the late D.D. and Lois Montoya. Prior to moving to Elizabeth a year-and-a-half ago, he had resided in Brownsburg, IN. Jim was employed by Raybourn Group International as Association Executive. He was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church and for 30 years, a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg. Scouting was a passion for Jim, as he was registered with the Boy Scouts since the age of 8. He was registered as a volunteer with the Allohak Council, Boy Scouts of America, and Friends of Scouting. He had earned his Eagle Scout and had received the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver Award from Crossroads of America Council. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 1966 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, where he was a member of the Theta Xi Fraternity. He received a Masters Degree in 1968 from Indiana University. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carole McCauley Montoya; two sons, Scott (Emma) Montoya of Westerville, Ohio, and Mark (Jessica) Montoya of Idaho Springs, Colo.; two grandchildren, Jackson and Mara Montoya of Westerville, Ohio; a brother, Tom (Jackie) Montoya of Mora, N.M.; and Ruthanita Redmond of Belpre, IN addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lou Montoya.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Allohak Council 618 of Boy Scouts of America in Parkersburg or to the Elizabeth United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at busch.kimesfuneralhome@yahoo.com .

Lake County Convention Visitor’s Association gets an update!

Lake County CVB Changes Name
South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is introduced

Hammond, IN – The Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors legally established, in Resolution No.: 2008-10-28, that the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is the Bureau’s official DBA (Doing Business As) name. 
According to the Resolution the LCCVB is the “…only convention and visitors bureau in Northwest Indiana to actively and comprehensively generate enough business to necessitate marketing the three county shoreline region.” The Resolution also states that, “…travel consumers to Indiana do no make tourism travel decisions based on county name.”
The South Shore brand is reflective of the area from Chicago to New Buffalo, Michigan and is the geographic region the CVB markets to visitors and meeting and event planners. The Resolution states, “…the Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau has long advocated a customer driven, research supported, comprehensive branding approach to its marketing.”         
The label South Shore stands as a nationally recognized term reinforced by the South Shore Line Railroad that runs from South Bend to Chicago and the popular South Shore Line Poster Series; both have existed for nearly century. Many other organizations in Northwest Indiana have adopted the brand “South Shore” in their name or tag line including the South Shore Arts, Shore Magazine, WIMS Radio and the Times newspaper. 

The Authority’s website has changed to www.southshorecva.com. The SSCVA’s executive offices are located at 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond inside the Indiana Welcome Center. 

 

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The Indiana University and the Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies Department is seeking internship opportunities for the students in the department. There are over 350 Tourism Management Majors and many of the students have an interest in the meeting planning profession. The students are required to complete a 14 week internship working 40 hours a week. This is a semester long experience for the students to gain experience through a full time internship opportunity. The students are available in either the fall, spring or summer semesters. If you are interested in learning more or have questions please contact Julie Knapp at julknapp@indiana.edu or 812.856.1068.

You are also invited to attend the internship/job fair that is scheduled for February 10th, 2009.

Click here for the IU Job Fair Information
Click here for the Internship Invitation Letter

 

We currently have committee volunteer opportunities for the 2009 year.  If you are interested in having your voice heard here is your chance! Serve on one of the following committees:

  • Government Affairs

  • STAR Awards

  • Convention

  • Membership

  • Professional Development Task Force

You can click here to download a committee interest form. Please contact Alyssa Packard at apackard@isae.org or 317.328.4569 ext 124

 

   Cox, Sargeant & Burns

 

Want more benefit from your ISAE membership?

Help drive the Synergy publication in the direction of your interests and needs! We are seeking content suggestions or areas of interest for the upcoming editions of the Synergy publication.  Submit your ideas to Katie Voorhest at kvoorhest@isae.org.

 

Susan Morton-Perry
Transworld Systems Inc.
9302 N. Meridian Street, Suite 335
Indianapolis, IN 46260
susanmorton-perry@sbcglobal.net

Amy Strohmeyer
Indy Park Ride and Fly
P.O. Box 115
Plainfield, IN 46168
iprf@parkrideflyusa.com

Andy Thomas
Indiana Retired Teachers Association
150 W. Market Street, Suite 610
Indianapolis, IN 46204
irta@retiredteachers.org

Trevor Vance
Bose Public Affairs Group
111 Monument Circle, Suite 2700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
tvance@bosepublicaffairs.com

Lisa Yarbrough
Transworld Systems Inc.
9302 N. Meridian Street, Suite 335
Indianapolis, IN 46260
lisa.yarbrough@transworldsystems.com

Want to help a colleague learn about the benefits of membership by joining ISAE? 

Assist your fellow colleagues reach their full potential as an association professional by encouraging them to join ISAE! Check out the 2009 edition of the ISAE Solutions for all of the benefits that an ISAE membership has to offer click here.

Click on the following link for a 2009 membership application: 
2009 Membership Application

 

 

In an effort to inform members of the valuable resources available on our members-only section of the ISAE Web site, we highlight a different document each month. This month, we are highlighting the Membership section of Knowledge Brokers.

2009 is upon us and with a new year comes time for membership renewals, new members, and new committee volunteers. In the Membership section of knowledge Broker you will find helpful information on recruiting new and returning members, membership applications & brochures as well as committee volunteer forms!  Take a second to find out if your association is on the right track to making 2009 the best year for your association and your members!!

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 Leslie Murphy at lmurphy@isae.org or Katie Voorhest at kvoorhest@isae.org.

 

Are you looking for new talent? Did you know that one of the many benefits of ISAE membership is our job listings area on the Web site?  ISAE members can place their position on the Web site for free providing access to job seekers interested in working for associations and nonprofits.  Click on the following link http://www.isae.org/jobs.php to view current listings.  If you have a listing or want to know more, contact ISAE staff at kvoorhest@isae.org.

 

Would you like to reach more than 500 association professionals?  If you are interested in advertising in Synergy with your own banner ad, please contact Leslie Murphy.

The rates are as follows:

Animated banner ad  - $200 per ad/per month
Place ad for three months or more and receive 20% discount.