ISA | November/December 2002 Division Leaders' Brief

November/December 2002

Welcome to the November/December 2002 Division Leaders' Brief. You are receiving this message because you are an ISA Division Leader. Due to the nature of the material and your role as a leader, we believe you will appreciate the information contained here. However, if you prefer not to receive the Division Leaders Brief in the future, please follow the unsubscribe instructions at the end of this message.

This month's issue is filled with articles to help you manage your Division. Share this information with your fellow Division leaders, Members, colleagues, and friends. Please remember to log in as a Member to access the links below.

DIVISION OFFICERS FOR 2003

If you have not already done so, it is time to elect your Division's officers for the next year. As soon as your elections are done, please complete the Division Leader Report Form that appears on ISA Online and fax it back to ISA (919) 549-8288, attention Kelly Bishop. You may also e-mail the file to kbishop@isa.org.

All we need is the person's name, their Member number, and the position to which they have been elected, but any other information is always helpful. With this information, ISA Staff will be able to serve your Division better by providing correct contact information on your Division's Web page on the ISANetwork and recognizing your leaders.

DIVISION PLANNING SESSION - RESCHEDULED

The online Division planning session originally scheduled for 4 November has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 19 November at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time. All Division leaders are encouraged to sign up for this training session. This session is intended to orient Division Leaders about the duties and responsibilities of their positions, as well as how to carry out their requirements effectively. The session also reviews the different resources available to Divisions and Leaders. All you need to participate in any of these seminars is a computer with Internet access and a separate telephone line. Each session is one hour and includes time for discussion and sharing with other Society leaders. There is no cost for the seminars (other than regular long-distance charges if you are outside the US) but seating for each is limited, so register early.

DIVISION WEBMASTER TRAINING

Whether you're a new or experienced Webmaster, this Web-based training session is for you. You'll become familiar with the new ISANetwork, find out how to add to your pages, and exchange ideas with other Webmasters. Please take advantage of this session. We really need to keep the Division Web pages updated and informative for your Division Members. The session is scheduled for Monday, 11 November at 11:00 am. Eastern Time. All you need to participate is Internet access and a telephone. Each session is 60 minutes long and will provide for discussion and sharing with other Society leaders. Sign up for this session online.

MINUTES ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Thank you to all the Division leaders who were able to attend the 2002 ISA President's Fall Meeting in Chicago, IL. The minutes from the Joint A&T/I&S Department Meeting have been posted online at the A&T Department Web Site and the I&S Department Web Site. You can also find archived minutes, agendas and other Department-related documents.

DIVISION ROSTER AND LABELS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Reminder - You can now download your Division Rosters online! This action will save you a lot of time and provide information when you want. The new process provides a comprehensive file of data about each Division Member at the end of each month. Both access and excel templates, instructions, and ISA's Privacy Policy are all available online for downloading the roster. Please remember you must be logged in so the system can recognize you.

Your Division roster is updated monthly and each run is dated. The coded Division Director, Director-elect, Membership Chair, Department Vice President, and Vice President-elect can download the roster information. The coded leaders for this privilege will find the information at the bottom of the page under:

Members and Leaders > Leader Resources > Division > Admin Forms.

We will no longer be sending out rosters so please make sure you begin using this process immediately. If you have any questions regarding the downloading process please contact Kelly Bishop.

REMINDER TO ALL DIVISION DIRECTORS

If you have not already done so, please submit your Director's message to Kelly Bishop for Web site posting. The message should highlight sessions of interest to your Members from ISA 2002, other division activities at ISA 2002, or plans for the ISA 2003 conference and the upcoming year.

CAN WE E-TALK?

Are you using the most effective ways to communicate with your constituents and peers? At the 15 November 2002 Web seminar, “Electronic Communications with Your Constituents and Peers,” you’ll learn about the many electronic tools you can use to communicate. Tools available include e-mail broadcast systems, electronic newsletters, Web sites, news groups, and virtual meetings. Learn more about them so you can make an educated decision regarding which one(s) will be most effective for you.

You’ll get the scoop from Paul Gruhn, L&M Engineering, who is an expert communicator who uses them all. Exchange ideas with your fellow leaders. The last day to pre-register online is 15 November 2002.

WANTED: DIVISION PROGRAM COORDINATORS FOR ISA 2003

Time has come to start looking ahead to ISA 2003 in Houston. The Technical Conferences Department is still accepting nominations for Program Coordinators to aid us in the planning and preparation for the show. When making your selections please keep in mind that your decision is an important one. Choosing a good representative will benefit your Division, the Society, and the overall success of ISA 2003. If your Division has not yet nominated a Program Coordinator, please do so as soon as possible. Duties are listed online.

To submit your Division's nomination, please contact Richard Arrioloa at (919) 990-9303

SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN THE BRIEF?

The objective of this monthly missive is to present information, which will be of most use to you, the ISA Section leader. Suggestions for topics or inclusion of specific information are welcome anytime. E-mail Kelly Bishop.