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Developing Successful Association Professionals One Membership at a Time

It's hard to believe that another year at ISAE will soon be coming to a close. As I reflect on 2008 and our members so many great things come to mind. Our excitement upon successfully changing the State of Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Law. 44 hours of successful educational programs that provided so many of us with the opportunity to grow as association professionals. And who can forget the fun of our infamous 5:05's?

As you reflect on this year I hope that you too have good memories of the opportunities for education, networking and fun that your ISAE membership provides. Providing our members with what they are looking for to grow both professionally and personally is important to us. As we begin to plan our programs for next year, we are using your feedback to make next year's education as beneficial as possible. As our membership continues to grow, I am convinced that 2009 has the potential to be our best year yet!

With the end of the year quickly approaching, I look forward to you renewing your membership for 2009. Keep you eye out for upcoming information on 2009 renewal! I am excited for the opportunity to continue to work with you and hope that you will contact me if there is ever anything that I can help you with.

In Service,

Leslie Murphy, CAE, Executive Director

Membership Benefits:

Reduced Prices on all events & programs offered to members only!
Informative education opportunities to increase professional growth!
Members-only discussion forums to assist in problem solving!
FREE CAE Study Groups offered only to members!
Access to online membership directory!
Monthly newsletter to keep you informed!
Access to an exclusive resource directory!
FREE job postings!
NETWORKING with the industries leading professionals!

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Who Says....

ISAE membership provides both association professionals and their suppliers many opportunities to network with each other and to find solutions to the challenges that face them. Hear from some of our members on how they feel they benefit from their ISAE membership:

"ISAE offered me resources and community in 2008. The resources came from other professionals in the industry helping me with the business of associations whether in education, meeting venues, speakers, or problem solving ideas and approaches that face us everyday. I have not found a better community of association executives to develop professionally and have fun while doing good. You need to consider joining ISAE."

Jay Dziwlik, MBA, CAE

"Working with nearly 100 associations across the U.S. each year has given us a unique appreciation of ISAE. Association executives who are active members of ISAE are noticeably more informed, confident and progressive in their thinking than many of their peers. I believe that ISAE's education and peer networking have helped to build those qualities."

Dave Stevens

Meet the ISAE Staff:

Leslie Murphy, CAE, Executive Director: Leslie joined the ISAE team in January of 2007 as the Executive Director. She has been a leader in association management for 5 years and has served professional, educational, philanthropic and emerging trade associations. She has been active in ISAE and ASAE, prior to being named the Executive Director in 2007.
Katie Riggs, Marketing & Education Coordinator: Katie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Tourism Conventions Event Management from IUPUI. Her most recent employment was with Klipsch Group, Inc. as their Corporate Tradeshow Coordinator/Marketing Specialist. Prior to joining Klipsch she was employed at Venture Catering as their Event Coordinator/Marketing & Sales Manager.
Alyssa Packard, Meetings & Membership Assistant: Alyssa graduated from the Kelley School of Business, Indianapolis Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. She also obtained a certificate in Event Management. During school Alyssa completed a special events internship at Family Service of Central Indiana.

CAE?

Professional Growth is Key

As an associate professional you recieve a unique opportunity to support, advance, and promote association membership and the association profession as a whole. If you are looking to stand out among the crowd and be at the top of your game then acquiring the CAE designation is a great way to do just that.

In the state of Indiana there are only 82 association professionals that currently hold the CAE designation. If you are planning on sitting for the CAE exam we suggest attending CAE study sessions lead by an industry leader and CAE professional. As a member of ISAE you can benefit from the FREE study sessions to help you prepare for the CAE exam.

For the upcoming exam dates and deadlines please click here. For study session dates, time and location please click here.

ISAE Affinity Programs
ISAE Affinity Programs: ISAE has partnered with Benefit Resourcing Inc. and TelSpan to offer our members an additional benefit!! Click here to see the special savings that you receive as an ISAE member!!

If you have any suggestions or questions please feel free to contact me. I found it to be a pleasure to work with you in 2008 and look forward to creating great relationships in 2009!

Sincerely,

Katie Riggs

Katie Riggs, Marketing & Education Coordinator