Technology is constantly changing and this can make it challenging to stay on top of all of the latest trends! Attend the ISAE Tech Talk seminar and luncheon, a comprehensive technology program covering a variety of topics including the following:

• Distance Learning

• Social media: responsibility, ethics and law

• Purchasing technology

• Bridging generational gaps in technology applications

The program will include a keynote speaker and then 3 breakout interactive presentation and discussion sessions. Make sure that you stay one step ahead of the trends and attend this affordable event!

When:
October 7, 2009

Where:
Riverwalk Banquet Center & Lodge, 6729 Westfield Blvd, map

Time:
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Registration
11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.: Lunch and Keynote Presenter, Cate Indiano, Desktop Media
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Networking Break & Dessert on the Terrace
1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Three concurrent speaker led round table discussions

Cost:
$50 ISAE Member; $60 Non-Member

Domain:
Knowledge/Management/Administration; 4 Hours

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• Russell Cox has been included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of non-profit/charities law. Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America directory are done so based solely on a vote of their peers. The current edition of Best Lawyers is based on more than 2.8 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys throughout the country. 

• Congratulations!: Leslie Murphy, CAE was elected to the Association of Societies Alliance Board of Directors as the Secretary.

• Top of Their Class: At the 2009 ASAE Annual Conference the newest CAEs were recognized for their accomplishment.  Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Visit the website for details on the Fall study sessions.

• Giving Back: Recently the employees of General Hotels helped raise $35,000 for the American Cancer Society in the Fight Against Cancer. ISAE would like to say thank you for giving back to a great cause! Complete Press Release

ISAE has partnered again with IMPI 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 or get registered to attend!!!

This valuable event will provide exceptional speakers, networking and exhibitors! Check out the event details and register to attend today!

Where:
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian Street, map

Who:
CEOs, General Managers, Association Professionals, Corporate Planners, and Hotel Professionals!             

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.                        
Registration & Networking                     

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.                        
Break                                                                                                                                                                            
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.                        
Morning Keynote
Robert Pennigton, “Leading Teams so People Want to Follow: Balancing Collaboration & Authority"               
                                                                     
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.                    
Trade Show Hall

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.            
Break
 
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.            
Three Concurrent Breakouts    
1.) “The Connected Convention: How Social Media Can Bring Event Attendees Together”, James Burnes, Media Sauce
2.)”Turning Worry Into Action Plans”, Robert Pennigton
3.) "Light a Fire Under Your Education Programs! 40 HOT Tips to Implement Immediately", Debra Bachman-Zabloudil, FACHE, CAE & Suzi Wirtz, CAE, The Learning Studio, Inc.
 
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.           
Break                                

12:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Luncheon Program & Keynote

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.:
Keynote Bryan Gray, Owner, Media Sauce, “The Digital Checklist: Tools & Tactics That Every Organization Should Use!"

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.:              
Trade Show Hall, Dessert & Prize Drawing

Cost:
$75 IMPI or ISAE Member; $85 Non-Members
$40 Lunch Only Member; $50 Lunch Only Non-Member
$25 Students All Day; $15 Students Lunch Only

Domain:
Programs, Products, & Services; 5 hours

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Thank you to our current 2009 sponsors:
**Sponsorship opportunities for this event are SOLD OUT!**
Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
Experient
Galt House Hotel & Suites
Gillespie Conference Center
Grand Wayne Convention Center
Hamilton County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Horizon Convention Center
Markey’s Exposition Services & Rental & Staging
Swan Lake Resort & Conference Center
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Professional Development Center at the Flagship

Association 101: Jump Start Your Professional Success
September 15, 2009

• Are you or do you have employees that are new to the association world?

• Do you employ people who look at themselves as just marketing or just HR professionals, but not as association professionals?

• Would you like to show your employees that you value them and the skills they provide?

If you answered yes to one or all of these questions then ISAE has a program that will jump start developing the mind set of being an association professional and not just a specialist in one area! Association 101 is designed for those that have 2 or less years experience in an association profession. This seminar will help to answer questions about the inner workings of associations, show the association profession as a career path, and provide the tools to enhance on the job performance.

Where:
Indiana Apartment Association, 9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 725, map!

Time:
8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.: Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Program

Cost:
$55: ISAE Members
$65: Non-Members
$45: Additional registrant from same the organization

Domain:
Leadership; 4 Hours

CEO Bootcamp: Answers to the Tough Questions You Were Afraid To Ask (CEOs 3 yrs or less)

September 18, 2009
Doing, and keeping, your job is getting tougher every year.  CEOs of non-profits and associations are often an easy target for volunteers’ frustrations.  Even if your honeymoon has been blissful, today’s rapidly shifting environment means change can occur with the next President.

Attend this session to learn:

• The answers to the tough questions you were afraid to ask or didn’t know who to ask.

• What to do to move your organization forward and deal with tough issues.

• Bottom line survival strategies for a new CEO.

• How to build your network to strengthen your resources for success in this position…and the next.

This nationally acclaimed program is now being held in Indiana. Come join the experienced “Camp Staff” as they work with you to ensure you are able to spend more time doing your job than trying to keep it.

Who should attend?

• CEOs with three years or less experience

• CEOs who have transitioned to a different type of organization structure

Where:
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, 8645 Founders Road, map!

Time:
8:00 a.m: Registration
8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Session

Cost:
$75 ISAE Member; $125 Non-Member

Domain:
Leadership; 4 Hours

5:05 Club! No Reservations! No Program!

October 1, 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 October 5:05 is sure to be a blast! With literally 100s of different choices for beer and great menu Shallos promises to perform. We hope to see you there!

Where:
Shallos Antique Restaurant, 8811 Hardegan Street, map!

Time:
5:05 p.m.- ??

Cost:
FREE

**There is no need to register or RSVP for this event!

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: University Place Conference Center & Hotel
Shooting Star: Markey’s Rental & Staging, Meeting Services Unlimited, Stevens & Stevens LLC
Shining Star: Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, Horizon Convention Center
Sparkling Star: Dunbar, Cook & Shepard P.C., South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Twinkling Star: Bright Ideas in Broad Ripple, Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
Special Prizes: Omni Severin Hotel, Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, TelSpan
In-Kind: UN Communications

After spending a year in the non-profit sector I have adapted to a new way of thinking. I have also realized that one of the most important factors in non-profit work is the importance of building meaningful relationships with co-workers, members and volunteers. I like many individuals have worked in the for-profit sector and migrated or landed in the non-profit world. Working with boards and committees was a new experience that came along with working in non-profit.

I had always simply made the decisions that I was authorized to make and sought approval for the ones I wasn’t from a superior. Now I have adapted to taking decisions to a committee or board to assist me and the rest of the staff members in making the most appropriate choice. While this has been new and taken some adjusting I now enjoy the process more than the traditional approach. It allows the staff and volunteers to interact on a meaningful level with the members of the organization. It also allows the membership to get what they want from their association. It is important to embrace the different opinions and views of the members, those vested in the association. I have not only embraced this new way of thinking, but have grown an appreciation for it.

IRS to Step Up Tax-Exempt Fraud Enforcement
A report from the Treasury Department’s Inspector General for Tax Administration recommends that the IRS adopt a centralized approach to crack down on fraud at nonprofit organizations.

The report found that the IRS’s Tax Exempt/Government Entities Division has made changes in the anti-fraud programs in its five offices, and more cases are being referred to the IRS Criminal Investigation for further investigation and to the Justice Department for possible prosecution. However, the effectiveness of the anti-fraud efforts varies by office, and one of the five offices is responsible for most of the referrals.

J. Russell George

Still, the IRS has increased its efforts at combating fraud at tax-exempt organizations in recent years. While only 11 cases had been referred for possible criminal prosecution in fiscal years 2000 through 2002, 48 cases were approved in fiscal years 2006 through 2008. Of those 48 cases, 32 potentially represent about $37 million of additional revenue for the IRS. The TE/GE Division assessed $10 million in civil penalties and related assessments in just four of the cases.

“The Tax Exempt Division has made significant progress in detecting and preventing fraud,” said TIGTA Inspector General J. Russell George in a statement. “However, the IRS should ensure that all of the division’s offices are effectively implementing anti-fraud programs. An effective anti-fraud program will provide greater assurance that the trust placed in tax-exempt organizations by taxpayers and the good work done by most of them are not tarnished.”

The report recommended that the TE/GE Division develop and implement a uniform, division-wide approach with centralized oversight of its anti-fraud program and ensure that all TE/GE offices follow IRS procedures. The IRS agreed with TIGTA’s recommendations and plans to address them.

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

Aimee Ash
Gamma Sigma Alpha
3901 West 86th Street, Suite 390
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 876-4695
director@gammasigmaalpha.org
Referred by: Scott Wiley, CAE

Juva Barber
IN Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Assn
115 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 663-4662
jbarber@ipca.org

J.D. Edwards
MedImpact
14055 Cheswick Blvd, Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032
(858) 740-5670
john.edwards@medimpact.com
Referred by: Michael George

Don Kelso
Indiana Rural Health Association
1024 South 6th Street, Suite 202
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 478-3919 ext 224
dkelso@indianarha.org
Referred by: Michael Reynolds

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.

Ideas of Transforming Continuing Education
Continuing education is a top priority for association leaders. IN this session, we’re not going to spend a lot of time on the delivery of education (classroom, conference, online, etc.) Instead, we’re going to discuss continuing education strategies that are proven to:

• Honor and respect the abilities and achievements of your members

• Shift the teacher/student paradigm and focus on peer learning

• Inspire members and give members the follow-up opportunities that will allow them to take responsibility /accountability for their own learning

• Challenge your members just beyond their comfort zones (the area where real growth occurs)

• Provoke interaction, dialogue, experimentation and implementation

• Provide association leadership with the type of regular continuing education feedback that allows you to make changes.

• Be put into practice and yield ROI for you and your members!

Speaker:
Melissa Laughon, Partner: Melissa in an experienced facilitator of strategic planning sessions and workshops that include leadership, creativity and innovation, effective communications and generation related topics across the United States. Melissa is an active member of the Florida Society of Association Executives and the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives.

When: September 8, 2009

Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Presenter: Melissa Laughon

Cost: $49

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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!!