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2012 MW-ISA Board Member Nominees
Click here to view the biographies. Please review and cast your vote by completing, stamping and mailing the pre-addressed ballot by December 16th.
2012 Midwestern Chapter Conference – Overland Park
Registration for the Midwestern Chapter Annual Conference and Trade is here. The Website will continue to be your comprehensive source for updated conference information so be sure to check the site often. Don’t hesitate to contact Rick Tagtow if you have any questions or if I can help you in any way.
Chapter Awards
The Midwestern Chapter has a new Chapter Awards Liaison, Maggie Jackson, from Missouri. Maggie is working hard to locate deserving recipients for our wide variety of Chapter awards. Please take a moment to look at the awards criteria and email Maggie (maggiefj@charter.net) with your nominees for these prestigious honors.
Midwestern Chapter Bylaws Changes
The Board of Directors of the Midwestern Chapter – ISA has proposed two changes to the Chapter Bylaws designed to expand Chapter leadership and facilitate project and program administration. The Chapter membership will be asked to vote on these changes during the annual membership meeting held during the Overland Park, Kansas, Conference. For a complete description of the proposed changes click here.
Chapter Website Update
The Midwestern Chapter Website (www.mwisa.org) continues to be updated with conference information and the addition of a number of policies and procedures documents, job descriptions, leadership flow charts and contact lists. Be sure to check the site regularly and let us know if there is any additional Chapter information you would like to see posted.
Future Conferences
With registration for the 2012 Annual Conference and Trade Show in Overland Park, Kansas, well underway, work has already begun on planning for future conferences though 2014. St. Louis will host our 2013 conference and announcements regarding both the 2013 and 2014 events can be expected soon. As always, details will be posted on the Chapter Website as they become available.
In accordance with the Chapter’s Annul Conference Management Plan, the Board of Directors has voted to open up the 2015 conference location selection process to all communities and facilities within the scope of our seven states. If you are interested in investigating the opportunity to serve as the Conference Local Arrangement Coordinator and host the Annual Conference in your locality, please contact Rick Tagtow for details on how to make a bid.
Chapter Leadership Flowchart
You can now find a flowchart illustrating the major leadership positions available in your Chapter. When coupled with the Job Descriptions for these positions (available here) this document will provide a visual representation of how the Chapter is administered and how our programs are managed. Look it over carefully and don’t hesitate to let President Sestric know if you are interested in volunteering to assist with any of these committees or programs.
Rick Tagtow Executive Director
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