Recent President's Updates

President's Update, May 2013

Enjoy highlights from the 2013 AIIP conference

Enjoy this five-minute slideshow/video of highlights from the 2013 conference in Denver, Colorado, USA, at http://www.screencast.com/t/PTFEBoX93X.

Thanks go to our fabulous speakers and sponsors, to members who provided testimonials, to Mark Goldstein for the still shots, and to The Bamboo Agency for putting it all together.

You’re invited!

AIIP Offsite Event at SLA 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cafe Sevilla, 353 Fifth Ave, San Diego, California
RSVP Here

Vendor Spotlight

DonorSearch(www.donorsearch.net) provides accurate, comprehensive, actionable data to help nonprofits of all types achieve better fundraising results. Sources drawn from over 25 wealth and philanthropic databases enable researchers to create comprehensive profiles of individuals, foundations, and companies.

Donor Search can help any type of nonprofit:

DonorSearch’s value to researchers extends well beyond the nonprofit sector. Business, industry, and competitor analysis frequently entails researching executive profiles as well as foundations and organizations that partner with companies.

Areas of information include: real estate holdings, publicly reported stock transactions, nonprofit board positions, neighborhood demographics, political and other donations, plane/boat ownership, and corporate profiles.

Data from sources such as LexisNexis, D&B, and Marquis Who’s Who, along with annual reports and additional unique sources such as a database of athletes, provide a suite of prospect research and screening tools.          

Check out the Members Only Section of the AIIP website to see details regarding the discounts available to AIIP Members.

AIIP Conference Gold Sponsor spotlight

The Hetherington Group is a consulting, training, and publishing firm that conducts research and investigations to detect financial embezzlement, fraud, security and intelligence breaches, and intellectual property loss for major corporations, government, and the military, both nationally and abroad.

The Hetherington Group’s team of certified fraud examiners possess a wide range of backgrounds and are led by founder and president, Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE. With more than 20 years of experience in research, investigations, and corporate intelligence, Ms. Hetherington has conducted online and database research and overseen international investigations for Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

The Hetherington Group’s team researches and gathers critical information that helps organizations to reduce their risk of financial, intellectual property, and reputation loss. The firm serves as a trusted partner demonstrating the highest level of knowledge, expertise, and professionalism.

Its publication Data2Know.com: Internet & Online Intelligence Newsletter (http://www.data2know.com) is considered the authority on intelligence sources and techniques for investigations using the Internet. Webinars and on-site classes are always widely attended by industry professionals who wish to stay on top of the latest research and investigative tactics for online and Internet investigations.

Quick reminders

The AIIP banner ad competition runs through July 7, 2013.  Remember to alert Susan Berkman (susan@research-ability.com) after you place your banner ads so you can be entered to win. The winner will receive a complimentary registration to AIIP’s 28th annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, April 2-6, 2014. If you need the link to the Banner Ads, please contact the AIIP Office at office@aiip.org.

Contact Volunteer & Leadership Development Chair Ken Watson (ken@watsonknowledgeservices.com) so he can set you up with a great opportunity to share your skills and expand your network with AIIP.

President's Update, April 2013

Great conference!
Thanks to great planning, strong vendor support, and high energy from attendees, we really did get a “Rocky Mountain Recharge” at our annual conference in Denver. You can read about our Dress for Success campaign, catch up on the conference summary, and learn more about our 2013 award winners here.

Starting with the May 2013 President’s Update, we’ll be showcasing the products and services of our conference’s corporate sponsors. Stay tuned!

Mark your calendars now for “Chart Your Course in Charm City,” our 2014 conference to be held April 2-6 in Baltimore. 

Winner of the AIIP conference banner ad campaign
We’re delighted to announce that winner Jane Langeman, Langeman Consulting, placed AIIP conference banner ads on 5 different websites. Jane’s prize is a complementary 1-year renewal of her AIIP membership.

Keep the banner ad campaign going
For those of you who in March placed conference banner ads on your websites (and elsewhere), we’d like you to switch over to an evergreen version of the AIIP banner ad. Contact the AIIP Office at office@aiip.org for file information.

Once you get an ad placed on a website (and make your own website the first place it goes!), send a link to that page to Susan Berkman (susan@research-ability.com). Susan will track ad placement through July 7, 2013. The winner of this phase of the campaign competition will receive a complementary registration to the 2014 AIIP conference.

Keep the buzz going
Word-of-mouth is definitely our best method of advertising the benefits of belonging to—and supporting—AIIP. We encourage everyone to help us spread the word via press releases, social media, and good old-fashioned conversation. A simple re-Tweet is one easy way you can make AIIP more visible.

Is there an information science, entrepreneurship, or other academic program or professional group in your area that needs to know more about AIIP? Would you be interested in talking to this group? We can provide you with a slide deck and other supporting materials. Simply contact Melanie Talley at office@aiip.org and we’ll get you started.

Our volunteers are the best
A membership association is only as good as its volunteers. Luckily,AIIP has excellent ones. To all new and returning volunteers, I offer a heartfelt “thank you!” For those who haven't yet gotten involved, AIIP offers variety of opportunities for you to hone your skills and get to know other AIIP members. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Volunteer & Leadership Development Chair Ken Watson at ken@watsonknowledgeservices.com.

President's Update, March 2013

The conference is here!

Are you ready for your Rocky Mountain Recharge? The AIIP Annual Conference is almost here! I’m really looking forward to April 3 – 7 in Denver, Colorado. The conference is where I recharge myself and my business, get valuable insights and strategies from experienced professionals, and reconnect with business and personal friends. 

The program this year is terrific, with outstanding pre-conference sessions, great keynotes, and a comprehensive program tailored to independent information professionals.  Visit the main Conference page on the AIIP website for more information.

Introducing the incoming Board

I’m pleased to be welcoming our newly-elected Board members:

•                     President-elect: Connie Clem, Clem Information Strategies

•                     Director-at-large: Charlene Burke, Search by Burke LLC

•                     Treasurer: Marilyn Harmacek, MHC Info Solutions.

As you may remember, Marilyn was officially named interim Treasurer in 2012 to finish out Lark Birdsong’s tenure. We are grateful to Marilyn for serving out that term, and very pleased that she will continue in this vital role.

Of course, we have our continuing Board members for 2013-2014:

•                     President: Jocelyn Sheppard, Red House Consulting

•                     Past-President: Scott Brown, Social Information Group

•                     Secretary: Joann Wleklinski, Wleklinski Information Services

•                     Director-at-large, Membership Development: Arthur Weiss, Aware

•                     Director-at-large, Member Benefits: Susan Wald Berkman, Research-Ability.

I would like to sincerely thank the election committee and everyone who participated in this year's election. The new Board will be installed at the annual business meeting held during the annual conference in Denver in April.

And lastly…

It’s hard to believe, but this is my last President’s Update! After the annual conference in April, I will be passing the President’s mantle over to Jocelyn Sheppard, our incoming President. I’ve enjoyed working with Jocelyn, and I know you’ll find her to be a strong leader for the association.

Personally and professionally, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed serving as your President. I’ve had the chance to connect with many of you, and I believe more now than ever that AIIP is an association made up of extraordinarily talented and generous professionals. It’s been my pleasure serving you.

As always, thanks for reading the President’s Update. Please feel free to reach out to me. I’m always happy to hear from you.

President's Update, February 2013

 

Happy new year to all our members! I have a few quick updates to share with you.

Conference Registration Open! Join us for Rocky Mountain Recharge!

The 2013 AIIP Annual Conference is drawing near! If you haven’t already, register and make your plans now to attend this phenomenal event, April 3 – 7, 2013. We’ll have fantastic pre-conference workshops, a full and valuable conference program, and lots of opportunities to meet and network with fellow AIIPers and information professionals. To top it all off, we’ll be in Denver, Colorado – the Mile-High City – and one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. More to come in the next issue of AIIP Connections, and you’ll see more information about Denver and Colorado coming soon.

Interested sponsors and exhibitors, please check out our available sponsorship opportunities!

New Vendor Agreements: WordsAnalytics and Fintel

Thanks to our hard-working Industry Relations Committee, I’m pleased to announce two new vendor agreements with WordsAnalytics and Fintel. As with all of our vendor agreements, AIIP members receive significant discounts on access to quality information sources. Check out the Industry Partners and Affiliates page (members only) for further vendors. Congratulations to Marge King and her team on these new agreements!

New Web Site

As you’ve likely noticed by now, we’ve migrated over to and launched the new AIIP website. I want to sincerely thank Debbie Wynot, Charlene Burke and the entire team that worked for many months (and in some cases, years!) in ensuring a smooth transition to our new look. We are still refining it, and your feedback has helped work out some of the bugs as well. Have compliments, comments, suggestions? Please submit your feedback.

Volunteer Spotlight

I want to recognize AIIP member Risa Sacks as our Volunteer Spotlight honoree in November 2012. Risa is highly praised by her colleagues, and has served AIIP in a variety of capacities for several years. In 2008, Risa was awarded the Sue Rugge Memorial Award for mentoring and helping other information professionals. Recently, she conducted a wide range of interviews (a specialty of hers!), conducted research and wrote an extremely helpful and timely report on issues related to where we locate our annual conference. Her work has translated directly into site selection policy being recommended to the Board. Read more about Risa on the Volunteer Spotlight page.  

Audit

Finally, on October 4, 2012, Jocelyn Sheppard, AIIP President-Elect and I conducted the annual AIIP financial audit. The purpose of the internal audit is to ensure that AIIP has in place adequate financial controls, policies and procedures; timely communication of financial status; and effective mechanisms for risk assessment and mitigation. I’m pleased to report that the audit revealed no significant problems or concerns. In fact, we appreciate the consistent practices and thorough financial documentation maintained by Bland O’Connor and Melanie Talley of our association management firm, Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N).

As always, thanks for reading this issue of the President’s Update. Please feel free to reach out to me. I’m always happy to hear from you.

Scott Brown

AIIP President, 2012-2013

President's Update, November 2012

The year is going by quickly. I have a few special updates for you in this edition of the President’s Update.

Pam Wegmann International Award and AIIP Technology Award

At the Internet Librarian International Conference in London, England, we were pleased to announce Heather Carine as the recipient of AIIP’s second annual Pam Wegmann International Award. Heather, a long-time AIIP member and promoter of AIIP membership, owns and operates Carine Research, based in Adelaide, South Australia. For many years, she volunteered as editor of AIIP’s member publication, AIIP Connections, and is an enduring proponent of AIIP membership both in Australia and internationally. Congratulations to Heather.

At the Internet Librarian Conference in Monterey, California, USA, I personally presented the 13th annual AIIP Technology Award to Tony Landolt, Sales Executive at Reprints Desk, for software tool Bibliogo. At the award ceremony, AIIP also recognized Datamyne with an Honorable Mention. Congratulations to both Bibliogo and Datamyne. Read more about AIIP's Technology Award, including the full press release.

Website Update

The AIIP website update is moving forward. The Website Revision Committee along with 10 K Webdesign continue the process of examining existing website pages, then migrating them to the new site. The committee will be testing the website initially, but, in the near future, will need the assistance of other AIIP members. If you would like to be one of our volunteer testers, please contact Debbie Wynot at debbie@libraryconsultants.com. Technical expertise is not required to be a volunteer tester.

Adding yourself to the new AIIP list:

If you have not yet migrated to the new version of AIIP-L, you are missing out on connecting with and sharing knowledge with your fellow AIIP members. Here are some basics for signing up (also on the Members Only part of the website):

 

  • Contact Melanie at the AIIP office (office@aiip.org) to become a member of the AIIP-L discussion list.
     
  • Once you are a member of the list, login to the AIIP-L website at http://aiiporg.nextmp.net to update your mailing list preferences. You can receive emails as they are posted, or in digest form once a day.
     
  • You can read and send messages from the website and/or from email.
     
  • Send a message to the group via email by addressing it to aiip-l@aiip.mailgun.org.

Members can find these instructions in the Members Only section of the AIIP website. Please join us on AIIP-L.

Vendor Spotlight:  InfoToday

In this issue of President’s Update, we are trialing a new section: the Vendor Spotlight. In it, we’ll feature our AIIP vendors, highlighting what benefits they offer to AIIP members. Our inaugural feature vendor is Information Today, Inc. (www.infotoday.com).

Many AIIP members are familiar with Information Today, Inc. (ITI) – for its content-rich products and for the special relationship the company has long held with AIIP. Many AIIP members have authored and edited books and articles for ITI publications, plus attended and spoken at ITI conferences.

John B. Bryans, who runs ITI’s Books Division, has attended 17 AIIP conferences since 1994. “AIIP members make the best authors,” he says without hesitation. He pushes us relentlessly to unleash our inner writer. An amateur singer-songwriter and roots music enthusiast, JB encourages the musically obsessed among us to join him and his pal, AIIPer Mark Goldstein, in exploring live music when in AIIP conference host cities.

Marydee Ojala, another stalwart AIIPer, having joined the association in 1987, is the long-time editor of ONLINE magazine, and an experienced IIP herself. Marydee also develops the programming for many of ITI’s conferences, in both the U.S. and Europe. Her track record in mentoring writers and speakers from within AIIP is unparalleled.

Tom Hogan, Sr., ITI’s CEO, has for many years provided steadfast and generous support to AIIP.

Content

ITI is the publisher of Information Today, as well as other periodicals, books, directories, and online products, and is the organizer of Computers in Libraries, Internet Librarian, Streaming Media, Enterprise Search Summit, KMWorld, and other prestigious conferences and exhibitions for the library, information, and publishing communities. Many ITI publications are available in both online and print versions. Just a few content titles within each category are provided below, but ITI’s site provides more in-depth information and coverage on all titles.

  • Magazines - Computers in Libraries, Customer Relationship Management, Database Trends and Applications, EContent, Information Today, KMWorld, Internet@Schools, ONLINE, Searcher, Speech Technology, and Streaming Media.

  • Book Imprints - ITI books, CyberAge Books, Live Media Books, ASIST Monograph Series, and ASI Books.

  • Newsletters - The CyberSkeptic’s Guide to Internet Research, The Information Advisor, Intranets, and MLS: Marketing Library Services.
  • Directories and Reports - Directories include Fulltext Sources Online (FSO), Literary Market Place (LMP), International Literary Market Place (ILMP), American Book Trade Directory, American Library Directory, Library and Book Trade Almanac, Foundation Reporter, Corporate Giving Directory, Annual Register of Grant Support, and AV Market Place. Reports include Faulkner Advisory on Computer and Communications Technology (FACCTS), Faulkner Advisory for Information Technology Studies (FAITS), and Library Resource Guide Reports.
  • Conferences for the information profession and allied fields - Examples include Computers in Libraries, Internet@Schools, Enterprise Search Summit, Streaming Media, Streaming Media Europe (UK), CRM Evolution, Customer Service Experience, SpeechTEK, Web Search University, Taxonomy Boot Camp, KMWorld, SharePoint Symposium, Library Directors Digital Strategy Summit, Internet Librarian, and Internet Librarian International (UK).

What ITI Can Do For You

Whether you are a researcher, an information professional, an info junkie, or a budding author, you can truly benefit from becoming familiar with ITI’s valuable publications and conferences. ITI’s goal is to provide users and producers of digital products and services with the information they need to do their jobs as effectively as possible. They welcome your suggestions for new products and services as well as comments on existing ones. Call for a printed catalog or look at all ITI’s products online at www.infotoday.com.

AIIP Contract Details & Discounts

Full Members of AIIP are eligible for significant discounts on most ITI products. Please refer to the Members Only section of the AIIP website for specific discounts (www.aiip.org/InformationToday - member login required).

For member pricing and to order, contact:

Nancy Ellor, Customer Service
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
Phone: 800.300.9868 or 609.654.6266, ext. 154
Email: nellor@infotoday.com
www.infotoday.com

All Other Questions, Contact:
John B. Bryans, Editor-in-Chief & Publisher
Book Publishing Division
Phone: 800.300.9868 or 609.654.6266, ext. 134
E-mail: jbryans@infotoday.com
www.infotoday.com

Thanks for reading this issue of the President’s Update. As always, please feel free to reach out to me. I’m always happy to hear from you.

Best regards,
Scott Brown
AIIP President, 2012-2013
President@aiip.org
 

President's Update, September 2012

I have many news items to share with you this month, so let’s get to it.

A new AIIP vendor partnership – DonorSearch

I am quite pleased to announce AIIP’s newly-established vendor partnership with DonorSearch. A tested and proven prospect research company based in Maryland, DonorSearch (www.donorsearch.net) offers prospect research tools and screening services for nonprofit organizations in fields such as healthcare, education, and social services. Subscribers will have access to comprehensive philanthropic information on donors, detailed major gift profiles, database integration services, and free training sessions.

A valuable addition to the portfolio of strategic vendor offerings available to AIIP members, DonorSearch stands to be a great asset for AIIP members, many of whom provide research and information services to the nonprofit sector.

AIIP Members, learn about accessing DonorSearch. (Private link; available to members only).

A big thank you goes out to Marge King and the Industry Relations Committee for making the AIIP-DonorSearch partnership happen.

Read the press release on the AIIP-DonorSearch partnership.br>

AIIP Technology Award nominations – Deadline September 7th

The deadline for the annual AIIP Technology Award is almost here. The Technology Award recognizes a new product or technology that helps information professionals with their day-to-day operations in locating, analyzing, organizing, and delivering information. Please submit your nominations by September 7. Additional details on the award can also be found at that page.

Volunteer Spotlight – Richard Torian and Lorette Weldon

I’m very to announce our September 2012 Volunteer Spotlight honorees: Richard Torian and Lorette Weldon. Richard is being honored for ably taking over the reins of the Awards Committee and proactively managing all aspects of the awards process. Lorette is being recognized as a long-time volunteer who has managed content of high value to all AIIP members, such as AIIP’s webinar archives. You can read more about Richard’s and Lorette’s accomplishments at Volunteer Spotlight. Please join me in congratulating them.

Panelists Sought for Webinar

The Webinar Committee is looking for well-established info pros to serve on a panel that will discuss the future of the independent information services business in an upcoming webinar. How has running a business changed over the years? What trends are you seeing? What is the outlook for the business market’s future? If you are interested in participating in the webinar panel, please contact Danielle Conklin directly at danielle@conttonglovesresearch.com.

AIIP at Internet Librarian International

Will you be attending Internet Librarian International in London, England this year? Then be sure to attend the after-conference get-together that AIIP will be hosting at The Albion in London, England on the evening of Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Several AIIP members will be attending, and all –- members and non-members, alike –- are welcome to attend. The winner of the 2012 Pam Wegmann International Award will be announced at the event, as well. More details coming soon.

As always, please feel free to reach out to me. I’m always happy to hear from you.

Best Regards,

Scott Brown
AIIP President, 2012-2013

President's Update, August 2012

Holidays, exhibitions, and new members

It’s August and that means holiday season for many countries in Europe. I know a few of our UK members are planning some time away from the office. Here in Portland, Oregon, there is no shortage of activities now that our weather’s not so rainy. In Chicago, AIIP members and SLA Conference attendees recently dealt with temperatures in the 90s and 100s, but overall seemed to have had a great conference experience.

AIIP enjoyed high visibility at the SLA Conference in Chicago in a variety of ways. Our booth was optimally situated at the entrance of the INFO-EXPO exhibit hall, so we had a lot of foot traffic and attendee interest in the association. Thanks go out to all the AIIP members who volunteered at the booth and promoted AIIP at the Conference! Melanie Talley, our wonderful AIIP office staffer, did an outstanding job setting up the booth, greeting visitors with a smile, and sharing AIIP benefits information with interested conference-goers. 

Many AIIP members – Constance Ard, Mary Ellen Bates, Connie Crosby, Deb Hunt, Brandy King, Ellen Naylor, Chris Olson, Ulla de Stricker, Arthur Weiss, and I – were speakers and moderators at SLA Conference sessions.  I apologize if I’m missing some names, but congratulations to all of you, and thank you for being part of the public face of AIIP. I was also highly honored, along with fellow AIIPer Chris Olson, to be one of five newly-recognized SLA Fellows for 2012. See more about Chris’s upcoming conference-focused webinar below.

Our AIIP Event, held off-site at the Exchequer Restaurant & Pub during the Conference week, was also a huge success. Close to 65 people attended, including long-time members and those interested learning more about the association.

As a result of both our Conference booth and our off-site event, AIIP gained many new members. Welcome to all our new members! I think you’ll find great value in your AIIP membership.

Online London and Internet Librarian International

Due to changes in the venue and format of the Online London conference to be held this year, AIIP will not be exhibiting or holding its traditional breakfast. However, you will see AIIP at Internet Librarian International at the Olympia Conference Centre. We’ll be hosting an after-conference get-together at The Albion in London, England on the evening of Tuesday, October 30, 2012. We’ll have several AIIP members attending.  Stay tuned for more details.

With changes to the Online London conference, and per AIIP’s strategic plan, the Board is actively looking at other non-US conferences at which AIIP might exhibit in the future. I welcome any site suggestions you may have; please do send them to me at scott@socialinformationgroup.com.

Specialty groups – interested?

Membership Development Director Arthur Weiss sent a message to the AIIP list about the idea of starting local AIIP groups. The aims would be to allow members to get to know others in their local area, to have fun, and to introduce non-members to AIIP through in-person meetings. The format of such meetings would be up to each group. If this is something you would like to volunteer for and want to see happen, please contact Arthur at aweiss@marketing-intelligence.co.uk.

Vendor Spotlight – Reminder!

One of the most touted AIIP member benefits is our vendor-product discounts. Members can check out all of our Industry Partners and Affiliates at http://aiip.org/IndustryPartnersAffiliates. Our vendors are always happy to hear from you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to them.

Upcoming Webinar – Trade Show Marketing

Chris Olson of Chris Olson & Associates will be presenting a webinar on trade show marketing on August 23, 2012 at 11am US Eastern Time. View details by clicking here.

As always, please feel free to reach out to me. I’m always happy to hear from our members!

Best Regards,

Scott Brown,                                                                    AIIP President, 2012-2013

President's Update, June 2012

What a conference? 26th Annual Conference, May 3-6, 2012 #aiip2012

“Great conference…lots of learning, networking & fun…fantastic…so very glad I chose to attend.”

These are just a few comments drawn from feedback about AIIP’s 26th Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) in early May. A strong set of pre-conference workshops, fantastic speakers, a terrific set of topics, and lots of networking opportunities made the 2012 conference another unforgettable event. A huge thank you to Conference Planning Co-Chairs Ulla de Stricker and Cynthia Navarro for putting together a stellar event, and ALL of the volunteers (http://aiip.org/ConferenceVolunteers) who contributed their time, effort, and passion to creating such a valuable experience.

I also want to give a big thank you to the approximately 30 members who submitted volunteer forms at the conference!
As this conference passes into the long history of great AIIP conferences, start planning now to attend the 27th Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado (USA), April 3 – 7, 2013! http://aiip.org/SaveTheDate.

AIIP Board Update

AIIP Board Update
As of the conference, the new AIIP Board is in place! I would like to thank the election committee, headed by outgoing President-Elect Marge King, and everyone who participated in this year's election. We welcome in our newest Board members:

  • President-Elect - Jocelyn Sheppard, Red House Consulting
  • Secretary - Joann Wleklinski, Wleklinski Information Services 
  • Director-at-large, Membership Development  - Arthur Weiss, AWARE Competitive Intelligence
  • Director-at-large, Member Benefits - Susan Wald Berkman, Research-Ability

In addition to our newly elected Board, we welcome Marilyn Harmacek as our newest Treasurer. Lark Birdsong has taken on a full time position with a former client and can no longer serve as Treasurer. Marilyn was officially named Treasurer on April 2, 2012, and will continue to the end of Lark’s tenure (1 year remaining). Much thanks to Lark for her dedication and time, and appreciation to Marilyn for stepping into this vital role.

Cynthia Hetherington continues on as AIIP Past-President, and I am honored to step into the role of President.

AIIP's Latest Webinar - Managing Client Expectations Next Webinar

The latest AIIP members-only webinar “Managing Client Expectations” was presented on May 24, 2012 by David Kalinowski, President and COO of Proactive Worldwide, Inc. David discussed the different types of decision-makers one might work with, negotiating timeframes, and communicating with clients, among other elements of managing client expectations.

Learn more about AIIP webinars.

Volunteering and volunteer forms, and a final thank you

As many of you know, volunteers are the lifeblood of AIIP. Our members bring an amazing array of skills and passion to their work, to the association, and to the conference. Volunteering is not only a way to give back to AIIP; it provides an excellent opportunity to get to know your fellow members (and possible clients and subcontractors!), to develop new skills, and to raise your visibility in the profession. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact the office at office@aiip.org and request a form.

Finally, I want to say thank you again to everyone who attended the Conference – as a speaker, planner, presenter, exhibitor, sponsor, volunteer, or attendee. The Conference simply would not have been the outstanding experience it was without your participation, time, effort, and passion. It was an extraordinary kickoff to what I hope will be another great year for AIIP!

Best Regards,

Scott Brown,                                                                    AIIP President, 2012-2013