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CrossConnect 2010 will be held at the Wyndham Indianapolis West on Wednesday, November 10. Make sure you don’t miss out on a power-packed day of speakers and education! Check out the event details and register to attend!
This valuable event will provide exceptional speakers, networking and exhibitors! Check out the event details and register to attend today!
Date: November 10, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
Registration & Networking
8:40 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Morning Keynote
Hazel Walker
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Trade Show Hall
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Three Concurrent Breakouts
1.) Nick Carter, Address Two, “Selling Sponsorships”
2.) Kim Medaglia, One Smooth Stone, “Virtual Events – Fad or Fabulous?”
3.) Chuck Zimmerman, Lushin, “Understanding Why People Buy”
11:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trade Show
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Luncheon Program & Keynote
12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Announcements
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Keynote: Robin Crow, “Evolve or Die”
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Prize Drawing & Closing Remarks
Robin Crow will be available for book signing.
Cost:
Full Day $95; Lunch Only: $50
Student Full Day: $35; Student Lunch Only: $35
Location: Wyndham Indianapolis West, 2544 Executive Drive, map
Domain: Various
CAE Hours: 5
REGISTER NOW!
An Eye on Association Professionals
- Recently, ISAE member Alyssa Pfennig, CAE the director of membership for the AMOA-National Dart Association, was interviewed for the October edition of Association Now magazine. Alyssa was asked to share her insight for the article “5 Questions for the Next 5 Years”. Congratulations Alyssa! To read the full article click here.
- Krysten Douglas was recently hired by the ICVA as meeting sales manager. Prior to joining the ICVA, the Indianapolis native worked in the hospitality industry at the Quality Inn, Holiday Inn and with the Indiana Memorial Union Catering in Bloomington, Indiana.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to get involved with ISAE but don’t know how? Volunteering for one of ISAE’s annual committees is a great way to meet other association professionals as well as meeting other ISAE members. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the six 2011 ISAE committees, click here!
If you have any questions, please contact ISAE Headquarters or Katie Riggs.
Get Connected to Indianapolis
Indianapolis the 13th largest city in the U.S. has been growing even in the midst of the economic slump. With as many as five to six major tourism products at any one time in the works over the recent years, Indianapolis will emerge as a force to be reckoned with. In an economic time when most cities have halted construction Indianapolis will invest more than $3 million when all is done to enhance the city’s overall tourism products.
The city of Indianapolis has a number of great features that keep meeting planners and organizations coming back. The additional meeting space, sporting facilities and hotel rooms will only ad to features such as:
- Affordability of the city
- 4,700 hotel rooms connected through a climate-controlled skywalk system
- 200+ restaurants
- 50 museums
As of February 2011, Indianapolis will complete the final phase of launching the “new” Indianapolis. If you haven’t taken an interest in what our capital city has to offer now is time to familiarize yourself with all that it could offer your association or meeting.
ASA Webinar: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: Three Essential Steps to Becoming Indispensable in Your Organization
Nothing forces a re-examination of assumptions and personal behavior patterns like an economic crisis. If a strategy of muddling through while others lose their jobs seems naive and risky, join us for a candid and illuminating discussion of how perceiving yourself and others in new ways can lead to success that you never thought possible.
When jobs are on the line every day, how we are perceived at work can make the difference between continued employment and personal downsizing. Clearly, people who exhibit critical leadership traits will thrive well beyond those who do not. People who lead others to contribute more effectively will hold a valuable edge over those who fail this challenge.
In this webinar, participants will
- discover how to use two powerful tools to bring about a perceptive shift in both themselves and others
- learn why so-called “personality conflicts” can have little to do with personality and a lot to do with the different types of “energy” each person brings to the work place
- gain insight into the most important leadership traits uncovered by one of the premier leadership development organizations in the world
- understand three steps that can make themselves indispensable in their organizations
The webinar leader is Dennis Pescitelli of NewInsight Associates. Dennis is a certified coach with over 20 years of executive experience and has designed and managed a successful leadership development program for the Illinois Society of Association Executives over the last five years. Participants in Dennis’s past engagements have reported amazing shifts in their ability to lead teams and work productively with others.
His Web site can be found at www.newinsightassociates.com.
Date: November 18, 2010
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Cost: $55
REGISTER NOW!
Need a Quick Fix?
Got a minute? Want to improve governance and management? Here are 15 quick fixes to key processes.
1. D & O Policy – Pull out the Directors and Officers liability insurance policy; make a copy and send it to an attorney for an opinion. Does the policy your cover current activities and structure? An attorney may be willing to review the policy knowing that that he or she may rely on the coverage in a legal case.
2. Employee Manual – Check your employee manual to see if it includes a “whistle blower clause.” In response to the policy questions on IRS Form 990, your board probably adopted a policy. Has it been transcribed into the employee manual so staff is aware of its existence?
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ISAE STAR Awards Event
Wrap up 2010 with ISAE!
It is hard to believe, but the 2010 STAR Awards program is just around the corner! This year will be at the Indiana Historical Society on Thursday, December 2.
Make sure to attend the event to support your association, co-corkers and industry professionals! We are looking forward to another successful event in 2010. Visit the website for all of the event details!
 Thank you to our current 2010 sponsors!
Championship Sponsor: Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
Shooting Star Sponsor: Excel Decorators
Shooting Star Sponsor: Markey’s Rental & Staging Shooting Star Sponsor: Meeting Services Unlimited
Shooting Star Sponsor: Stevens & Stevens LLC
Shining Star Sponsor: Barth Audio Visual
Shining Star Sponsor: Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
Shining Star Sponsor: Horizon Convention Center
Shining Star Sponsor: Markey’s Exposition Services
Shining Star Sponsor: TelSpan WorldWide Conferencing
Shining Star Sponsor: University Place Conference Center & Hotel
Sparkling Star Sponsor: Cox, Sargeant & Burns, P.C.
Sparkling Star Sponsor: Dunbar, Cook & Shepard, P.C.
Sparkling Star Sponsor: Grand Wayne Convention Center
Sparkling Star Sponsor: South Bend/Mishawaka CVB
Twinkling Star Sponsor: Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
CAE Study Sessions
Are you sitting for the CAE in 2010 or 2011? Sign up now to attend the FREE study sessions for the CAE exam. Whether you plan to take the exam in 2010 or 2011, it is never too early to start studying. ISAE has set the dates for the fall 2010 study sessions. Mark your calendar, and let the ISAE staff know if you plan to attend.
 Where:
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Headquarters
7439 Woodland Drive, map
Time:
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dates:
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Test Dates:
Friday, December 3, 2010
Friday, May 6, 2011
Jobs Here
 The Right Employee Can Complete Your Association’s Puzzle!
Searching for the right candidate can be a lengthy process. Most professionals are busy enough without the hassle of searching through countless applications and resumes only to find that they are coming up empty handed.
So what is the solution? The key is to strategically place your open positions where you will locate qualified applicants with applicable skills, experience and education. When posting a position on the ISAE Web site, you tap into a unique, captive audience of association professionals providing you with the ideal opportunity to find the perfect candidate.
One of the many benefits of ISAE membership is our job listings area on the Web site. ISAE members can place their positions on the Web site for free, providing access to job seekers interested in working for associations and nonprofits. Click here to view current listings. If you have a listing you would like to have posted or want to know more, contact Katie.
Advertising in Synergy
Would you like to reach more than 500 association professionals? If so, then join your fellow members and advertise in the monthly publication of Synergy! If you are interested in advertising in Synergy with your own banner ad, please contact Katie.
The rates are as follows:
Animated banner ad - $200 per ad/per month
Place an ad for three months or more and receive a 20% discount!!
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