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 Are you on Facebook? ISAE is! In order to connect with our members ISAE has entered the world of social media. Be sure to check out our page and become a fan. We have posted pictures from events like STAR Awards, 5:05 Club and the 2009 Convention and golf outing. You can also connect with other ISAE members and get all of the upcoming event details!
Are You Ready for the CAE?
August 6, 2009
 Have you been considering taking the CAE exam, but haven't taken the time to to get around to it? Are you interested in taking your career to the next level, but you have been too busy? Are you curious about earning the CAE designation, but don't know what it takes? If this describes you then this is the opportunity to change all of that!
Attend the FREE Are You Ready for the CAE? to hear from other association professionals that have earned their CAE. The session will provide you with all the information that you need to get you on the path to becoming a CAE. Also, don't forget that after 2009 the requirements will change for obtaining your CAE.
Where:
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, 8645 Founders Road, Click here for a map.
Time:
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
**Please send an email to Katie or Alyssa if you plan to attend.
5:05 Club! No Reservations! No Program!
August 6, 2009
 5:05 Club gives ISAE members a chance to connect with fellow members in a relaxed setting. Attend to foster relationships with other members, share knowledge, or simply unwind! The August 5:05 is sure to be a howling good time! We will enjoy drinks and appetizers at Howl at the Moon. We hope to see you there!
Where:
Howl at the Moon, 20 E Georgia E Street, Click here a map.
Time:
5:05 p.m.- ??
Cost:
FREE
**There is no need to register or RSVP for this event.
CEO/CAE Breakfast: "You Just Got Hit By the Proverbial Bus"...Exit Strategies For Association Pros
August 21, 2009
 Many chief executives struggle with how to address succession planning without alarming or inspiring their boards to take action. Yet, planning for expected and unexpected transitions is a vital role for leaders. Join your colleagues in a candid discussion of the challenges and successful strategies to ensure you leave your association in the best possible situation.
Where:
Kiwanis International, 3636 Woodview Trace, Click here for a map.
Time:
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Cost:
$20 ISAE Members; $25 Non-Members
Domain:
Planning/Leadership; 1 Hour
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Jeff Taggart: The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce welcomes Jeff Taggart as Vice President of Membership. Jeff most recently served as the District Sales Manager for the Office Depot Business Solutions Division.
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Julia Wickard: Julia Wickard who has served as the Executive of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association has been appointed by the White House as the new State Director for the Indiana Farm Services Agency. Before serving the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Wickard was Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture for the O’Bannon and Kernan Administrations.
 It is hard to believe, but the 2009 STAR Awards program is just around the corner! This year will be at the Indianapolis Artsgarden in Circle Center Mall on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009. ISAE is currently accepting both sponsorships and entries! The 2008 event was the largest program ISAE has presented and we are looking forward to topping it in 2009. Make sure to get your sponsorship and entry information in ASAP!
Thank you to our current 2009 sponsors:
Premier All Star Sponsor: University Place Hotel and Conference Center
Shooting Star Sponsor: Markey’s Rental & Staging
Shooting Star Sponsor: Meeting Services Unlimited
Shooting Star Sponsor: Stevens & Stevens LLC
Shining Star Sponsor: Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
Shining Star Sponsor: Horizon Convention Center
In-Kind Sponsor:Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
In-Kind Sponsor: Telspan
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 As you may have heard the Adam’s Mark Indianapolis will be re-flagging on August 19, 2009 to be become part of the Wyndham Hotel & Resort family. On July 23, 2009 ISAE’s member contact, Elizabeth Johnson, Sales Manager began to use a new email address: eljohnson@wyndham.com. Please make note of the new address.
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If you plan to attend the ASAE Annual Convention in Toronto on August 14-18 please email the ISAE staff to let us know at info@isae.org. We would like to set an informal gathering of ISAE members that plan to attend the conference on one evening during the conference.
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IRS FINALIZES E-POSTCARD RULES: On June 23rd the Internal Revenue Service published final rules for tax-exempt organizations required to file the annual electronic notification known as the Form 990-N, or e-Postcard. Continue Reading.
ISAE has partnered up with IMPI again this year to bring you another amazing half day event! CrossConnect 2009 will be held at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel on Thursday, November 19th. Make sure you don’t miss out on a power packed day of speakers and education! Check out the event details, get registered to attend, or sign up to sponsor!
Thank you to our current 2009 sponsors:
Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
Galt House Hotel & Suites
Grand Wayne Convention Center
Horizon Convention Center
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Swan Lake Resort & Conference Center
COPING WITH YOUR STRESSES AND ANXIETIES IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
By Stanley Popovich
Everybody deals with anxieties and stresses in the business world, however sometimes our anxieties can get the best of us. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their daily stresses and anxieties at their job and/or in the business world.
Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.
When facing a current or upcoming task at your job or business that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, divide the task into a series of smaller steps and then complete each of the smaller tasks one at a time. Completing these smaller tasks will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.
Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make you fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, you are afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job promotion doesn’t mean that you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have that option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your present location.
Remember that no one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty. Even if the thing that you feared does happen there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict which can be used to your advantage. For instance, let’s say at your place of work that you miss the deadline for a project you have been working on for the last few months. Everything you feared is coming true. Suddenly, your boss comes to your office and tells you that the deadline is extended and that he forgot to tell you the day before. This unknown factor changes everything. Remember: we may be ninety-nine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent to make a world of difference.
In dealing with your anxieties at your job, learn to take it one day at a time. While the consequences of a particular fear may seem real, there are usually other factors that cannot be anticipated and can affect the results of any situation. Get all of the facts of the situation and use them to your advantage.
Our anxieties and stresses can be difficult to manage at our place of work and in the business world. The more control you have over your stresses and anxieties, the better off you will be in the long run at your job and other business endeavors.
BIOGRAPHY:
Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/
 Sitting for the CAE in 2010? Get signed up to attend the FREE study sessions for the CAE exam. Whether you plan to take the exam in 2009 or 2010 it is never too early to start studying. ISAE has set the dates for the fall 2009 study sessions. Make sure to mark your calendar and let the ISAE staff know if you plan to attend.
Where:
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Headquarters, 8645 Founders Road, Map
Time:
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dates:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Test Dates:
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2010
Jim Mansfield
Muncie (IN) Visitors Bureau
425 N. High Street
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 284-2700
jim@visitmuncie.org
Referred by: Joann McKinney
Steven Ramon
S2 Promotional Products
14074 Trade Center Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 770-4068
sramon@s2pros.com
Referred by: Michael George
L. Kim Rominger
AMG, LLC
P.O. Box 68
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 889-1309
krominger@amgllcusa.com
 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 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/sections/jobs.php to view current listings. If you have a listing you would like to have posted or want to know more, contact Katie.
As a member of ISAE you receive member only benefits which include the online resource Knowledge Broker section of the website. Knowledge Broker is dedicated to providing ISAE members with resources in multiple subject categories. Each month we focus on a specific section of Knowledge Broker. The focus for August is the 2009 ISAE Convention Presentations section. Whether you had the opportunity to attend the Convention or not this year you can still benefit from some of our breakout presentations.
The Knowledge Brokers area is a great resource. Please help us keep it stocked with materials that ISAE members can use to support their organizations by forwarding your policies/materials to Katie.
Nearly every month it seems that the news includes word of a new theft of personal information, or of some new law being enacted that is aimed at addressing the growing information theft problem. Participants in this seminar will learn valuable information about the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flag Rule, including information about the rule’s reach, and steps that should be taken to comply with it. In addition, participants will learn about our country’s growing identity theft problem, the ever increasing body of privacy laws designed to combat the problem, and steps that every business should take to ensure compliance.
Mark Field concentrates his practice in the areas of domestic and international business law, intellectual property, computer and internet law, merges and acquisitions and private placement of securities. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association and Memphis Bar Association.
When:
August 25, 2009
Time:
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Mark Field
Cost: $49
It is more important than ever to create 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 Web site for a complete list of benefits that ISAE offers to our members. Click on the following link to download a 2009 ISAE Membership Application.
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 an ad for three months or more and receive a 20% discount!!
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