May 10, 2011
On behalf of the IAdCA Board of Directors I would like to thank all of those who attended the 2011 Conference in Orlando. We had amazing weather and the Hard Rock Hotel was tremendous. Jim Knight’s, Power of The Brand presentation set the tone for the conference. Thank you to all the speakers who made this one of the best conferences ever. As an attendee, I hope you made contacts that you will be able to connect with for years to come.
2011 is a year of change for the Board of Directors. We say goodbye to three wonderful, hardworking Board Members, David A. Kelly, Vicki Olson-McQuerry and Jayne Flood. Their job responsibilities have taken them in a different direction and we wish them much success in their endeavors. Thank you all for working so hard too make IAdCA what it is today.
The Board of Directors is happy to announce that C. J. Rathbun and Brian Zlupko have been confirmed as new Board Members. C.J. was a driving force behind the creation of IAdCA over 10 years ago. Brian has helped by volunteering for the past few years with IAdCA on the Education Committee. They will both be valuable additions to the Board.
The Conference Committee is already hard at work on planning the 2012 Conference in Seattle, WA. We hope you will make plans to join us March 28-30, 2012 at the Hyatt at Olive 8. The hotel is located in the heart of the city, in walking distance of dining, shopping and Pike.s Place Market.
I know the Education Committee will help to create an agenda you won’t want to miss. We will keep you up to date on the progress throughout the year. As always, if you have any suggestions for the conference or website or just have a question, don’t hesitate to contact me or any of the Board Members.
I can’t wait to see what 2011/20112 will bring IAdCA.
Murray Vassar
President