IABC Houston is making a list and checking it twice, asking for things not naughty but nice. Here’s a peek.
More members. Our goal for the 2008-2009 board year is to increase membership by 15%. We’re well on our way. When the board year started in July we had 312 members. We now have 332. During December each member can help the chapter achieve its goal–refer a friend or colleague for membership. You’ll be rewarded with three free months off the cost of your yearly membership. Not a bad deal in these financially troubling times. Learn more on our Web site.
Professional development opportunities. Our VP of Professional Development, Pam McConathy is excited about the slate of programs taking shape for 2009. She welcomes Chris Wailes as the Director of Meetings and Seminars. Chris just moved here from North Carolina and has joined Pierpont Communications. Thanks Chris for jumping in to volunteer. We will kick things off in January with a workshop and luncheon on strategic planning, an important skill to hone especially these days. Also planned for first quarter is a presentation on internal communications, a visit from our International Chair, Barbara Gibson and a Webinar on a topic to be determined.
Be Heard opportunities. In January we plan to launch a weekly poll in our Insider newsletter. The first poll will present some choices for the Webinar mentioned above. Members will be able to choose which topic they would like to see. Then each week, members will have an opportunity to be heard on what topics they would like to see us delve into for luncheons and seminars, where they would like to meet, when they would like to meet and so on. No need to waste your time on a lengthy survey, just take two minutes to answer a few questions (no more than three at a time). It’s quick, easy and important to make sure you’re heard.
No more hurricanes. We may not be able to do anything about this one, but here’s hoping for a calm hurricane season next year.
Peace and fellowship. The IABC Houston Board wishes the best for you and yours during the holidays and in the new year.
