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 The 2009 ISAE Annual Convention will be July 15th & 16th in South Bend! We are currently seeking sponsors for a variety of opportunities. This year’s convention is packed full of great networking, education and fun. Make sure that you get the face time you want with your customers and sponsor today! There are sponsorship opportunities to fit every organization and all sizes of budgets. Are you interested in finding out more? Downlaod the ISAE sponsorship information now to find the sponsorship that works for you. Feel free to contact Katie Voorhest if you have questions.
 We all know that we are in a different economic time now. Associations and organizations are tightening their belts to ensure their longevity in this market. Some of you are practically going cross eyed going over budgets lately, but here is one area that you should not be cutting or scrutinizing training and professional growth.
Recently many groups have moved to fewer employees doing more or the same amount of work. One would assume that the people you are currently working with are your "cream of the crop", the people you simply can not do business without. But do they know this? One of the best ways that you can affordably reinforce the idea that you value your employees is to provide them with the opportunity to grow professionally. Your employees should feel valued and engaged and to guarantee that they do, invest in them by investing in their professional development. It is an investment that has great ROI! Want to get started? Click here to see the affordable opportunities for professional growth ISAE is offering in 2009!
 Networking: April 2, 2009
5:05 Club No Reservations! No Program!
5:05 Club was created to give ISAE members a chance to meet in a casual setting that allows them to foster relationships with each other, share knowledge or simply unwind. 5:05 Club is a come as you are event with no program or formalities! We are excited that the April 5:05 will be hosted by the Holiday Inn North.
Where:
Holiday Inn North at the Pyramids, 3850 DePauw Blvd., Map it!
The ISAE event will be held at the Indy Sports Grille inside the hotel.
Time:
5:05 p.m.-??
Cost:
FREE!
What:
Networking with a complimentary reception with appetizers & cocktails!
CEO/CAE Breakfast: April 3, 2009
Value Propositions- What IS Your Value to Your Members?
The CEO/CAE breakfasts are only offered to CEO/CAE's. In this comfortable environment you can share your concerns, issues and results with peers who understand your position! At the April Value Propositions Breakfast Dave Stevens, Managing Partner of Stevens & Stevens, will lead the discussion on how to make sure that your association programming and membership benefits reflect what your members want and need.
Where:
Kappa Delta Pi, 3707 Woodview Trace, Map it!
Time:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Program
Cost:
$20 Members; $25 Non-Members; $15 for non-member as a guest of a member
CAE Hours:
Domain Strategic Management/ Membership; 1 Hour
Luncheon April 29, 2009
Association Trends- What’s New, What’s Different & What Will Help You Keep Your Job!
 Face it things constantly change, now more than ever! Use this valuable lunch to stay ahead of the change and maintain your job by hearing about the trends specifically related to associations. The current trends in associations are dramatic, but are they so dramatic that associations need to completely reinvent themselves, or is a recalibration or upgrade all that is needed?
In an engaging presentation Greg Melia, CAE the Vice President of Member & Credentialing from ASAE & The Center will cover some of the most critical trends for associations, and offer a few of the timeless principles and timely tactics likely to ensure greater individual and organizational success. In this session Greg will move you past the trivia to action!
The April 29th lunch will be the special membership lunch! For just $50 you and a potential ISAE member will be able to attend the lunch and keynote! Bring a co-worker or other association professional you know that could benefit from ISAE membership.
 Where:
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S Highschool Road, map it!
Time:
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration & Networking
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Presentation by Greg Melia, CAE Vice President, Member Relations & Credentialing for ASAE & The Center
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Hotel tour & Special Prize Drawing
Cost:
$40: ISAE Members; $55: Non-Members; $50 Member w/ Guest Non-Member
CAE Hours:
Domain Planning & Research; 1 Hour
Conference May 19, 2009
Follow the Money…Not-For-Profit Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
This is a must attend seminar for all association professionals, especially those who want to keep their jobs!! The number one reason that association professionals lose their jobs is due to poor financial management skills. The ability to understand the language of accounting and finance, how to direct a financial operation, how to read financial statements, recognize danger signs and present financial information to the board are must have skills.
The presenter for this seminar Ed McMillan, CPA, CAE, the Non-Profit Guru, literally wrote the book on financial management for not-for-profit organizations. The seminar will be a combination of lecture and interactive exercises.
Where:
Riverwalk Banquet Center & The Lodge, 6729 Westfield Boulevard, map it!
Time:
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking!
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: First half of the seminar
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.: Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Second half of seminar
Cost:
$100: ISAE Members; $140: Non-Members; $70: Additional Attendee From Same Organization
CAE Hours:
Domain Leadership; 6 Hours
Recently I read an article and the focus was how much talk there is about change and surprisingly how little action is being taken. The point being that we can talk about change all day every day, but if we aren’t taking any action what good does talking do? The reality is that many of us become complacent and we forget that we as professionals need to be preparing our organizations for the change that will inevitably be upon us in the next ten years. So the next time you think we are in good shape today or we are meeting our current members needs remember that you should be asking where will the organization be in 10 years and are we ready to meet a different generation of professionals needs?
"We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years
and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten.
Don't let yourself be lulled into inaction."
Bill Gates
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National FFA Organization says Farewell to COO Doug Loudenslager: Thursday March 12th the National FFA announced that Doug Loudenslager will resign effective on March 31st. Loudenslager addressed the Board of Directors saying that it was time for new leadership for the organization and that he would be pursuing new opportunities beyond the FFA. Loudenslager has served as the COO since July 2004. During his ten year at National FFA he oversaw an era of growth and success. ISAE wishes you luck in your new ventures, Doug!
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ISAE Member on the Move: Last month ISAE was proud to announce that member; Henry Kurkowski of eWireless was honored in the 40 Under Forty. This month Kurkowski has been nominated and recognized as a Rose Award Honoree for his volunteerism and service to the Indianapolis Arts & Cultural Community. Congratulations Henry!
Leadership in Crisis- 8 Steps to Avoid Common Pitfalls
By Jeff Wolfe
Pick up any newspaper and you’ll find countless stories of rampant political corruption, financial mismanagement, government bailouts, pandemic employee layoffs, investment fraud and un-adulterated corporate greed. Pundits and talking heads on the cable news networks squawk incessantly over the business scandal du jour.
As leaders and managers face unprecedented challenges, it’s essential for firms to avoid their own potential leadership pitfalls. Management must make a concerted effort to keep employees motivated and productive, while building teams and reducing stress levels.
This eight-step plan offers the tools managers need to maintain a healthy and happy, yet disciplined, work force. Continue Reading
Sitting for the CAE in 2009? Its not too late to attend ISAE’s last Spring CAE study group:
**Additional sessions will be offered this fall.
Sigma Theta Tau International Headquarters, 550 W. North Street, Indianapolis
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Click here for a map to this location.
Tuesday April 14, 2009
Test Date May 1, 2009
Gordon Bothun
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
8705 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 875-8900
bothun@deltau.org
Referred by Eric Chamberlain, CAE
Debi Cates
Indiana CPA Society
8250 Woodfield Crossing Blvd. #100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 726-5000
dcates@incpas.org
Referred by Jennifer Briggs, CAE
Shawn Garmon
Wooded Glen Retreat & Conference Center
2602 Hebron Church Road
Henryville, IN 47126
(877) 294-3770
sgarmon@woodedglen.com
Referred by Sherrill Rude, CAE
Tim Harris
Indiana Utility Shareholders Association
8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1300
Indianapolis, IN 46240
timharris63@hotmail.com
Referred by Larry Allison
Jill Lyons
The Leadership Institute- Women with Purpose
3815 River Crossing Pkwy Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 566-2156
jlyons@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org
Lori Martin
Kiwanis International
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 875-8755
lmartin@kiwanis.org
Referred by Mike Downs, CAE & Sherri McKeen
Chris Painchaud
WebLink International
3905 W. Vincennes Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 564-4005
chrisp@weblinkinternational.com
Christina Pristasch
Indiana CPA Society
8250 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., #100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 726-5014
cpristasch@incpas.org
Referred by Jennifer Briggs, CAE & Sherrill Rude, CAE
Andrea Roddy
Raybourn Group International
9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 328-4421
aroddy@sne.org
Larry Seibert, Ph.D.
Loyalty Research Center
931 E. 86th St., Ste. 120
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 466-5004
lseibert@loyaltyresearch.com
Kyle Witham
The Leadership Institute - Women with Purpose
3815 River Crossing Parkway Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 566-2157
kwitham@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org
More then ever it is important to be creating networks of professionals that support the association profession and the professionals that it is made up of. If you are currently an ISAE member and know someone that could benefit from professional growth through value packed education and networking as well as saving money on must attend programs then encourage them to join ISAE!
Check out the website for a complete list of benefits that ISAE offers to our members. Click on the following link to download a 2009 ISAE Membership Application.
Typically I would recommend a certain section of the Knowledge Brokers section for you to review this month. Instead I would like to challenge you to send me documents that your organization is currently using in the following areas:
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Marketing & Communication Plans
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Membership Documents
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Meeting Planning
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Organizational Planning
The Knowledge Broker area is a great resource. Please help us in keeping it stocked with materials that ISAE members can use to support their organizations. Please forward your policies/materials to Leslie Murphy, CAE or Katie Voorhest.
Green Meeting Means More "Green" in Your Pocket
In today’s tough economic climate there is just one principle to live by, if it makes good business sense, do it! If not, don’t! The good news is that what makes the most business sense economically is many times the environmental answer as well. Organizations committed to sustainability are finding they are not just surviving, in fact, they have been thriving. The bottom line is better, employee retention is increased, and consumers want to do business with them. This webinar will address the five key benefits to planning a green meeting, how to sell stakeholders, as well as a crucial resource, The Green Meeting Industry Council.
Presenters:
Tamara Kennedy-Hill, Executive Director, Green Meeting Industry Council
Nancy J. Wilson, CMP, Principal, Meeting Strategies Worldwide
When:
Thursday, April 9th
Time:
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Cost: $49
 Especially now there are more applicants than open positions available for hire. So how do you guarantee finding the quality of people that you are looking for when you do have an available position? First step get the job in the right place! You wouldn’t go to a general store looking for a specialty product so why only post your job opening on the "general store" of job sites?? ISAE offers a unique captive audience of association professionals the ideal opportunity to find your "specialty" employee!
You don’t have to take my word for it! The CEO of Indiana Health Centers, Inc. had the following to say after posting a position recently on the ISAE website: "I will take a moment to say that working with you and your website was easy and trouble free. We also received a number of excellent candidates. I hope that we will not be recruiting again in the near future, but if so, I would recommend to the committee that they again use your service".
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 the ISAE staff at kvoorhest@isae.org.
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 Voorhest
The rates are as follows:
Animated banner ad - $200 per ad/per month
Place ad for three months or more and receive 20% discount.
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