Chairman Change Up

On June 26, 2008, IACCE Chairman Michael Malone of the McLean County Chamber, stepped down from chairman of the IACCE board as he gets ready to move to another chamber in TN.  We wish him the best and welcome the new 2008 - 2009 IACCE chair, Lynne Schneider.  Lynne is currently the chair-elect of the board and will fullfill Mike's unfinished 2008 term and complete her full 2009 term.  Lynne is with the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. 

• Read Malone's out going chairman's message and Schneider's welcome chairman's message here. 
• View the IACCE Board of Directors

2009 and 2010 RFP's for Fall Conference Bids Extended - July 30

IACCE Board of Directors voted to extend the deadline for the 2009 and 2010 Fall Conference Request for Proposal until July 30.  If you are still interested in submitting a bid, please let IACCE know and respond with a proposal to the RFP:  Request for Proposal can be found here in a word document.  Only IACCE members can submit a proposal. 

Scholarships

ACCE's scholarship deadline has past, but IACCE is now accepting applications for the 2008 Fall Conference!  Make plans to join us and download the 2008 Scholarship forms today! 

NEW Web Forum and Resource Center Login

IACCE continues to update their Web Forum and Resource Center.  The example center is under the resource section of IACCE.org and the web forum can be accessed on the main header above.  Both are password protected member only sections.  Can't remember your login and password?  Password and login can be accessed by e-mailing IACCE's staff if you are a member in good standing.

Committee/Division Updates

Government Affairs:  Division is discussing the impact the Constitutional Convention would have on chambers and business.  Read more at http://www.iacce.org/governmentaffairsdivision.php. 

Communication:  IACCE's communication committee is updating their publications and writing a new one.  A sample policy handbook and sample by laws will be published and released to IACCE members at Fall Conference.  We are looking for a list of policies your chamber has in its policy manual.  Read more at: http://www.iacce.org/communicationdivision.php. 

Gearing up for 2008 Awards

IACCE is gearing up for the 2008 awards season.  Know someone who should be nominated for the Chamber executive of the year award (Brann Award)...  nominate them!  Have you been in the industry for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35+ years?  Let us know at info@iacce.org.  IACCE also has an Accreditation process for chamber executives and staff.  Consider being part of the IACCE awards season and apply! 

For more information about IACCE's awards: http://www.iacce.org/cm_Awards.php

IACCE Fall Conference Speaker Update!

IACCE announced in May that Bob Harris was coming back to Illinois for the following sessions: 

• 2008 - The Year of the Policy Manual
• Six Operating Manuals for Every Association

Now, in July, we are excited to announce Cathi Hight!  Cathy is a speaker at ACCE Convention and US Chamber institute and will be visiting IACCE's Fall Conference on Thursday, November 6 for the following sessions.  Cathy Hight's sessions are being sponsored by Pioneer Press/Sun Times Group. 

• Executive Strategies for Getting and Keeping Members

• Retention Overview—Measuring Your Score

More information about these sessions or Fall Conference in general, visit:  http://www.iacce.org/FC2008.php

IACCE Learn from the Masters

Did you attend Learn from the Masters in 2008?  If you did, IACCE will be posting photos this week, but you can view some handouts from the sessions even if you didn't attend. 

Learn from the Master's Website:  http://www.iacce.org/cm_LearnFromMasters.php 

Past IACCE Event Photos:  http://picasaweb.google.com/IACCEPresident.

Oppose Con-Con?

Has your chamber come out against the Con-Con?  Let IACCE know by e-mailing Liz@iacce.org. The Government Affairs division is discussing the impact the Constitutional Convention would have on chambers and business.  Read more at http://www.iacce.org/governmentaffairsdivision.php. 

2008 Conference Dates Announced and Dates to Remember!

WILL YOU BE THERE?  IACCE announces the 2008 Line Up! 

• September 8 - 12:  Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois
• November 5 - 7:  Fall Conference - Decatur
• November 5 - 6:  Annual Silent Auction - Decatur
• November 6:  Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation - Decatur

2008 Chamber of Commerce Week

2008 Chamber of Commerce Week will be hosted in Illinois from September 8 - 12, 2008.  Let IACCE know what your chamber is doing to celebrate with your membership!  For more information, logo, and to see what other chambers are doing, visit http://www.iacce.org/cm_CMweek.php. 

Are you a member?  Flaunt it!!  IACCE Member Web Sticker 2008

IACCE has a new web sticker for our members to use in their newsletter or on their web sites! 

Download here!

Right click the picture and "save as."

New Publication - What is a Chamber of Commerce

IACCE has a new publication!  Download the "What is a Chamber of Commerce" Publication today! Special thank you to the Communication Committee for their hard work!

Articles, Articles EVERYWHERE! 

Did you miss one of IACCE's articles?  Visit http://www.iacce.org/cm_extra.php. 

Record Number of Chambers Earn IACCE Accreditation in 2007

Six chamber executives earned the IACCE Accreditation and were awarded their certificates and pins during the 2007 IACCE Annual Luncheon.  IACCE President, Liz Kerns, said, "We have never had 6 chamber professionals apply and earn the IACCE accreditation in one year before!  IACCE is so proud of our newest ACE earners and hope this inspires more executives and staff to apply for accreditation in 2008!"

The six who were awarded their ACE in 2007 were Ginny Fanning (Jacksonville), Lynne Schneider (Buffalo Grove), Kim Schilf (Lincoln Park), James Uszler (Mt. Prospect), Sally Rutledge-Ott (Aurora) and Peg Kenyon (Aurora). 

We are so proud of you all!  Congrats!