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STAR Awards Thursday, December 3!
 Join fellow ISAE members for the 2009 Annual STAR Awards event. We are looking forward to an incredible event thanks to the hard work of the Committee and our generous sponsors.
The STAR Awards is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with your peers while enjoying beverages and dinner with the breath-taking backdrop of the city skyline.
Why attend this year?
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Support your colleagues, co-workers and the industry!
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Bid on great silent auction items benefiting VSA arts of Indiana!
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Enjoy live music performed by jazz guitarist Steve Newby!
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Watch local artists creating signature pieces of artwork for the silent auction!
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Enjoy a relaxed night of FUN, entertainment and conversation!
See you there! Registration is now open!
Date:
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time:
5:00-6:00 p.m. Private sponsor reception
6:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner & drinks, conversation, & silent auction bidding
8:00-9:00 p.m. Awards program
Cost:
$65 Individual ticket
Attire:
Business Casual
**You may purchase multiple tickets, but there are no “tables” for sale.
The event is open seating.
Thank you to our current 2009 sponsors:
Championship Sponsor: Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
Premier All Star: University Place Conference Center & Hotel
Shooting Star: Markey’s Rental & Staging, Meeting Services Unlimited, Stevens & Stevens LLC
Shining Star: Bartha Audio Visual, Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, General Hotels: Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station, Holiday Inn North at the Pyramids, Horizon Convention Center
Sparkling Star: Dunbar, Cook & Shepard P.C., South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau, Wyndham Indianapolis West
Twinkling Star: Bright Ideas in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Marriott East, Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, Wooded Glen Retreat & Conference Center
In-Kind: Excel Decorators, Indianapolis Artsgarden, Ritz Charles Catering, UN Communications
Do You Have Legislative Questions?
 As 2009 comes to an end, it’s time to plan for next year. The 2010 Legislative Lunch will be held at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis on January 13. Current legislative leaders from both parties and both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly will highlight priorities for the upcoming session, and will answer your questions. Jim Shella of WISH-TV once again will serve as moderator.
Click here to register for the 2010 Legislative Lunch!
Date:
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Location:
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W Maryland Street, map
Cost:
Individual Ticket $55; Table of 10 $500
Panel:
Speaker B Patrick Bauer
Senator David Long
Representative Brian C Bosma
Senator Vi Simpson
Moderator: Jim Shella, Wish TV
Thank You to the 2010 Legislative Lunch Sponsors
Indiana Bankers Association
Indiana CPA Society
International Entertainment Bureau
LMV Consulting
Markey’s Rental & Staging
Meeting Services Unlimited
Stevens & Stevens
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Interested in joining the list of sponsors for the 2010 Legislative Lunch? The opportunity allows your company to get in front of more than 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! For more information contact Katie Voorhest at kvoorhest@isae.org or 317.328.4569 ext. 161
A Young Professional’s Perspective: What is Your Investment Worth?
Over the past 18-24 months we all have heard the word “investment” a million times. The current state of the economy, some ups but mostly downs of the stock market, and talk of retirement funds disappearing – we are bombarded with the harsh reality that investing doesn’t always work out the way we planned. So the real question is what should we invest in now? For me, the answer is simply…ME.
I’ve realized that no matter what happens to the economy over the length of my career, there is one investment that will not be affected by the ups and downs of the stock market -- the one I make in myself. I have decided to make the investment in myself a top priority, both personally and professionally. If I don’t do it, who will? With a variety of affordable professional development opportunities at my fingertips there is no better time.
So, I challenge you to take a second to look at your career and the investment that you currently are, or are not, making in yourself. Then give it a face lift! I can guarantee one thing. The investment you make in yourself will provide stronger returns even if the economy gets weaker!
“There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving,
and that's your own self.”
Aldous Huxley
ISAE December Webinar: Why Should Associations Survey Their Members During a Recession?
December 9, 2009
During recessionary times, associations find themselves competing for their members’ shrinking time, attention, and dollars. Without a compelling reason to join an association or to remain a member, associations may find themselves with shrinking memberships, which result in less dues and non-dues revenue, as well as fewer volunteers and advocates for the association.
Surveying members provides associations with the information they need to discover what the association offers that drives the perceived value of their membership. In addition to uncovering the key drivers of value, associations can also determine which of those drivers are underperforming, as seen through the eyes of the member. This allows the association to prioritize its improvement efforts while maximizing the return on its investment.
This webinar will show how you can incorporate a few questions into your member survey to determine what drives the value of your membership and what members think of how well you are delivering on your value proposition.
In addition to uncovering key drivers, the webinar will also demonstrate how you can use a few questions in your survey to learn why members join your association, and how you can develop profiling characteristics of your members who are most likely to have a strong, moderate, or weak relationship with your association. Step-by-step instructions will be presented on question wording, scales, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
Presenter:
Larry Siebert, The Loyalty Research Center
Time:
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost:
$10 ISAE Members; $20 Non-Members
Close Out 2009 with a Bang!
5:05 Club No Reservations! No Program!
 December 10, 2009!
Once again this year the Conrad is hosting the last 5:05 Club get together of the year. In 2008, we packed the house, ate delicious appetizers, and enjoyed great conversation! The 5:05 gatherings provide the opportunity to network with peers in a casual environment.
Make sure you mark your calendar to attend the final ISAE event of the year. There is no need to register for this event. Simply show up and have a great time!
Date:
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Location:
Conrad Indianapolis, 50 West Washington Street, map
Time:
5:05 p.m. - ?
Cost:
FREE!
2010 is Just Around the Corner!
The New Year is only a few weeks away and ISAE is gearing up for a great 2010! Plans are underway for an outstanding line up of educational programs, multiple professional networking opportunities, and new offerings such as a Facebook Page, Twitter feed, the book club, and member spotlights!
Make sure you have the opportunity to take advantage of the many new benefits by renewing your membership TODAY!
Online renewal is available and as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4
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Enter your last name and first initial
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Update your information
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Welcome New & Returning Members
Gina Beasley
Buca di Beppo, Downtown Indianapolis
35 North Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 632-2822
gbeasley@bucainc.com
Dax Denton
Indiana Bankers Association
6925 Parkdale Place
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 387-9380
ddenton@indianabankers.org
Referred by: Paul Freeman, CAE
Erica Ganyard
Student Intern, Raybourn Group International
9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 328-4421
eganyard@raybourn.com
Blake Jeffery, CAE
Blake R Jeffery Inc
610 N. Park Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 974-1830
blakejeff@ameritech.net
Mike Prusa
Arts Council of Indianapolis
20 North Meridian Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 624-2565
mprusa@indyarts.org
Terry Rake
Indy Events Management Group LLC
10402 Zionsville Road
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-1792
rake@ori.net
Referred by: Jim Leich
Brittani Smith
Horizon Convention Center
401 S. High Street
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 751-9119
bsmith@horizonconvention.com
Referred by: Jodi Massey
Mike Sullivan
Odyssey Quest
9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 328-4638
msullivan@raybourn.com
ISAE Online Resource Center
ISAE’s online resource center, Knowledge Brokers, could use a little face lift! If you have relevant association information in any of the following areas, please email content to Katie.
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Administration
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Board of Directors
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Human Resources
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Marketing & Communications
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Membership
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Meeting Planning
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Organizational Planning
Having asked for your help, there is still great information accessible only to ISAE members! So remember to reference this area soon.
ISAE Online Resource Center
ISAE's online resource center, Knowledge Brokers, could use a little face lift! If you have relevant association information in any of the following areas please email content to Katie.
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Administration
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Board of Directors
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Human Resources
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Marketing & Communications
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Membership
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Meeting Planning
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Organizational Planning
ASA Virtual Learning Series December Webinar
Leading Learning: Assisting Associations with Destination Evaluation
Staff of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority representing nearly 100 years of experience will guide association meeting planners through the process of evaluating a destination. Whether your program is simply a 12-person board meeting, or an annual conference for several thousand, a destination's CVB can be your best ally.
Each destination's official marketing organization employs experts in every facet of that destination that can lend assistance with a multitude of needs. From putting hotels in a competitive position to bid on your association's meetings to transportation needs once the group has arrived, the destination experts are there to make your job effortless and ensure your meeting or conference is a huge success.
This session will highlight the following components each association meeting planner should consider when evaluating a destination:
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Location, Location, Location
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Accommodation Choices
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Air Service Availability
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Convention Facilities
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Convention Services
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Attendance Boosters
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Transportation Options
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Area Amenities
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DMO Support
When:
December 2, 2009
Time:
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Eastern
Cost:
$49
Searching for the Ideal Candidate?
 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 website you tap into a unique, targeted audience of association professionals, providing you with the ideal opportunity to find the perfect candidate. If you have a listing you would like to have posted or want to know more, contact Katie.
NEW! ISAE also will post your open position on our Facebook and Smaller Indiana Pages, plus Tweet the available position! Get exposure in all the right places for the right price…FREE for ISAE members!
Advertising in Synergy
Advertising in the ISAE Synergy is an affordable way to reach hundreds of association professionals! With great rates and flexible scheduling you can customize your ad schedule to promote your company just when you want to. 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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