Affiliated publications

Reminded affiliated publication editors about the affiliated publications guidelines and asked all 3 affiliated publications to adhere to the guidelines.

 

Information Exchange Translation Agreement

- Revised translation agreement to reflect the change from the translation of the Bulletin to translation of articles on the IE.  Worked with Chair of the Translation committee and forwarded agreement to the 4 languages/groups for signature.

- Received signed agreements from all 4 languages / groups.

- Issued translation money for 2007

 

ISAAC Finances

Extended hours were spent preparing for the yearend: Allocating donations, posting prepaid, etc. We

- Closed 2007 books, and

- Provided documents for the 2007Audit.

- Worked with the President Elect and

- compiled the 2008 budget submitted to the Board for approval, and

- The proposed budgets for 2009 and 2010

- Prepared T4 summary report for ISAAC

- Prepared year-end statement for ISAAC-CANADA

- Filed the US & Canadian returns for 2007

- Administered money for the awards and the travel fund programs

- Administered cash flow for ISAAC 2008

 

Communication with Members

- Prepared & emailed the March & June E-news to ISAAC members worldwide.

- Promoted ISAAC projects by sending mass emails to members about:

- The LEAD project

- Awareness Month

- Story Writing Contest

 

ISAAC Biennial Conference

- In contact with 2008 Conference Co-chairs to ensure meeting rooms are booked for all meetings. 

- Liaison with JPdL regarding conference and hotel registration for EC members and meeting arrangements for EC and Board meeting

- Liaison with conference co-chairs as required

- Provided information on Awards and Scholarships for conference program

- Provide update on membership status on a monthly basis

- Made necessary arrangements for the ISAAC booth, book exchange/donation to people from Emerging countries, change envelopes and the Silent Auction

- Coordinated information and assisted when requested to confirm EC arrival/departure arrangements and hotel bookings.

- Prepared notices re: Membership Meeting, Board Meetings (Aug 2/3) for mass email and posting on website.

- Requested and compiled reports from Chapters for EC Meeting

- Liaison with Leadership Committee to ensure PWUAAC meetings have been scheduled with no conflicts

- Posted information on website (in preparation for the Conference) regarding the Leadership Project; Many Stories, One Voice Writing Contest and Readings; October 2008 Awareness Day

- Promoted and assisted with production of 25th Anniversary T-shirts

 

Board Election and EC Nominations

- Sent out nomination requests for representatives for non-chapter countries
- Sent out nomination requests for Executive Committee representatives
- Advised members of non-chapter countries of their elected representative
- Worked with Chair of the nominations committee and prepare slate for new EC members

 

ISAAC Awards

ISAAC President & Distinguished Service Award

Worked with EC members to obtain nominations for both awards.  Assisted with the Bridge School, Teacher in Residence award.

ISAAC Website

Updated the website on a regular basis, with a focus on increasing the visibility of important events and initiatives via the home page, for example, Leading the Way Conference, ISAAC Anniversary Tee, etc.

Officers Liability Insurance

Obtained quote for officers liability insurance

Insurance Coverage at the Conference

Worked with insurance company and obtained coverage for event in Montreal