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ISA DLC 1/5 Trip Summary April 27-29
Mike Van Voorhis
ISA SOUMI Section Secretary
It was an
honor to represent ISA SOUMI at the District Leadership Conference (DLC). This
article gives members a brief summary of what took place:
Day
1.Section leader reports status were made to Tom Devine District 1-VP and
Harriet Radvansky 5-VP. This was a valuable forum. I learned that other
sections are challenged with the same issues;
- Member interest and retention
- College campus communication
- Focus on the future of ISA
generations; X, Y
- Large Corporation issues and
their need to continue to support ISA membership
Day 2.Sections
learned about ISA-individuals and relationships
- Interpretation of personality
preference types through the Meyers-Briggs diagnostic tool.
In addition, there were excellent presentations to
strengthen ISA Sections and leadership:
- ISA RTP Update. . Who (ISA) was
and who ISA is now now. . .
- ISA Section Leadership
Responsibilities presentation
- ISA 5 Core Competency Overview-
Standards, Certification, Education & Training, Publishing and
Conference/Exhibits
- ISA RTP Corporate website
Section Support features
- ISA CAP program Overview and
promotion presentation
- ISA Divisions Overview and
promotion presentation
- Great meal and discussions at
Top-of-The Falls restaurant
Important
Note: If you are a
member, looking for more ISA involvement, contact your section leadership board
to find out how you can be invited to attend the next DLC! This is great
leadership development - - what ever stage you are in career or life.
In summary,
the Niagra, NY location was central to all who traveled. It supported every participants
need to understand past leadership trends, current membership strength in the
ISA District, and Section goal development. The Niagra Section did an
outstanding job to support the information exchange environment. This will only
strengthen ISA section leadership!
Regards,
Mike Van
Voorhis
Secretary ISA Southeastern Michigan Section
