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IAEE LEADERSHIP: BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IAEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Mr. Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP
Vice President of Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau
IAEE President: Steven Hacker, CAE
IAEE SERVICES, INC.
Executive Director: Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP EXHIBITION AND EVENT INDUSTRY AUDIT COMMISSION (EEIAC) The Exhibition and Event Industry Audit Commission (EEIAC) provides structure and direction for the proper implementation of independently condufcted event attendance audits and promotes the wider use of such event audits. The EEIAC represents the broadest cross-section of users of audited event attendance data including exhibition organizers, exhibitors, corporate event organizers, and advertising and marketing agencies, and has created and distributed standards for the conduct of event audits for trade show and consumer events. Information about EEIAC is available at http://www.exhibitionaudits.org/. Chairman
Mr. Dan Cole, CEM
Vice President of Sales & Business Development
Consumer Electronics Association/CES
Staff Liaison: Steven Hacker, CAE IAEE COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES Consistent with IAEE’s commitment to achieving diversity, committee and task force assignments are made based upon a member’s desire to serve, as well as IAEE’s interest in providing balance and representation to all segments of the membership. IAEE attempts to place all members who wish to volunteer to serve on a committee and while every effort will be made to respond to member interest, it may not be possible to place all members. Committee and task force volunteer leadership is for a limited time period and members serve at their own expense. Generally, committees and task forces meet two or three times each year, during each of the major IAEE meetings. The IAEE Board of Directors continually reviews all activities to determine the workload, any duplication and the value of each committee or task force. To volunteer for a committee or task force, please contact IAEE at 972.458-8002. THE ASIA EXHIBITION COUNCIL (AEC)
The goals of this IAEE Committee are to establish working partnerships with key exhibition organizations in Asia for the purpose of sharing vital information and promoting effective communications. Among the organizations invited to participate: SACEOS (Singapore), TEA (Thailand); CCPIT (China); and JMA (Japan). IAEE will also promote the establishment of a national exhibition organization in India and provide assistance to organizers. The AEG will meet twice each year, once in the US concurrent with IAEE’s Annual Meeting and once in a location to be determined from year to year in Asia. Each organization that elects to participate will furnish not less than three and no more than five individuals to serve as members. IAEE’s Chairman will appoint the Chairman of the AEG each year. Among the objectives of the AEG are to:
1. Develop and share exhibition industry Best Practices via http://www.IAEE.org/asiaforum.
2. Identify and promote specific opportunities for marketplace collaboration such as sponsorship of Trade Missions and other events.
3. Create new and unique management resources for exhibition organizers and others.
4. Identify opportunities for further collaboration among the members of the group. Chairman
Mr. Edward Liu
Managing Director, Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd
SINGAPORE Staff Liaisons: Steven Hacker, CAE; Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee shall consist of three (3) members of the Board of Directors and two (2) Members at Large. Each member of the Audit Committee shall be financially literate; e.g., shall be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including the Corporation's balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. A member of the Audit Committee may not also serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
The Audit Committee shall have the power to recommend to the Board of Directors the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the work of the independent auditors, including being responsible for the resolution of any disagreements between management and the independent auditors regarding financial reporting; reviewing the independent auditors' proposed audit scope, approach and independence, and approving all engagement fees and terms; obtaining and considering a report from the auditors regarding all critical accounting policies and practices to be used, all alternative treatments of financial information within generally accepted accounting principles that have been discussed with management of the Corporation, ramifications of such alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the auditors, and any other material written communications between the independent auditors and management such as any management letter or schedule of unadjusted differences; discussing with the independent auditors the auditors' conclusions regarding the reasonableness of the judgments and estimates made in the preparation of the financial statements that may be viewed as critical as well as the clarity of the Corporation's financial disclosures; reviewing and approving in advance any transaction with a related party; establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Corporation regarding accounting, internal accounting controls and auditing matters, and the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters; reviewing with management and the independent auditors any correspondence with regulators and any published reports that raise material issues regarding the Corporation's accounting practices; reviewing periodically with the Corporation's tax advisers the Corporation's status under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and any matters relevant to such status. The Audit Committee will meet at least twice annually. The Audit Committee will meet in executive session at least twice a year and will meet separately with the independent auditors and management as it deems appropriate. The outside independent auditor will review IAEE and its subsidiaries books annually. The audit will begin no later than 1 February and be completed no later than 28 February. Publication of consolidated financial statement will be presented to the Board for consideration by 15 March. Chairman
Mr. Brian Casey
President & CEO, High Point Market Authority
Board Liaison: Robert B. Kolinek, CEM, CMP
Staff Liaison: Scott Stanton
AWARDS COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Committee is to manage the IAEE Awards Program, in coordination with the staff. The Committee, in consultation with the professional staff, develops rules and procedures for the selection of recipients. The Committee assists in the promotion of the awards program.
The Committee is also responsible for screening and recommending a candidate for inclusion in the Convention Industry Council’s Hall of Leaders (HOL). It is not required that a nominee be recommended each time the opportunity to do so exists. The Convention Industry Council’s HOL Award Program is not conducted annually but is generally offered every 18 months.
Chairman
Ms. Karen Howe, CEM
Executive Director of Meetings, National Safety Council Board Liaison: Tony Lee
Staff Liaison: Susan Brower, CMM, CCP; Mary Tucker
CEM ADVANCED PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
The Advanced CEM Programming Committee is responsible for working with the professional staff to plan, conduct, and evaluate IAEE’s educational programming for the Advanced CEM Institute. The committee will develop educational programming that contributes to the advancement of IAEE’s mission.
Chairman
Mr. G. Bruce Lemmon III, CEM
Managing Director, Global Events Management
Board Liaison: Jennifer Hoff, CEM
Staff Liaison: Jayne Rogers CEM APPEALS COMMITTEE
The purpose of the CEM Appeals Committee is to review and consider appeals as provided for in the policy relating to Due Process. The CEM Appeals Committee is comprised of three former chairs of the CEM Commission, and two former CEM Commission members. The current CEM Commission Chairman will appoint a current Commission member as liaison to the Appeals Committee. Chairman
Mr. John Plescia, CMP, CEM
Vice President of Sales, Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services
Board Liaison: Jennifer Hoff, CEM
Staff Liaison: Jayne Rogers CEM COMMISSION
The purpose of the Commission is to oversee the administration of the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) program and presents the designation to those who have qualified for CEM status. Each member of the CEM Commission must have attained the designation and must remain a CEM during the term of his/her service on the Commission. Chairman
Ms. Cindy Ferguson, CEM
Director of Marketing, Association of Progressive Rental Organizations
Board Liaison: Jennifer Hoff, CEM
Staff Liaison: Jayne Rogers CHAPTER LEADERS COUNCIL
Determfine issues of common interest between and to IAEE’s leadership and IAEE’s Chapters. IAEE’s policy is to promote the welfare of its chapters and to encourage cooperation between the International organization and its chapters. Board Liaison: Brian Casey, CEM
Staff Liaison: Tan Ward COMMITTEE FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
The IAEE Committee for Environmentally Responsible Exhibitions and Events will identify existing resources and develop best practices that address how to minimize the environmental impact of events globally. These documents will serve as references with which to develop comprehensive resources that will assist exhibition, event organizers and suppliers to the industry in creating more environmental friendly “Green” events. Additionally, organizations can adjust their administrative practices in very simple ways to reduce the environmental impact of their office operations on the environment. The committee will identify, as its first goal, simple steps which organizations can undertake to reduce their impact on the environment. Chairman
Ms. Sheila Lee
Senior Manager, Professional Relations, Association Management Center Board Liaison: Doreen Biela, CEM
Staff Liaison: Susan Brower, CMM, CCP; Scott Craighead
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Education Committee is responsible for working with the professional staff to plan, conduct, and evaluate IAEE’s education programming for the Annual Meeting and Professional Development Conferences. The Committee shall operate within the approved budgets of the Association and will create education programming that contributes to the advancement of IAEE’s mission.
Chairman
Mr. Daniel McKinnon, CEM
Executive Vice President, Messe Frankfurt North America
Board Liaison: John Galante
Staff Liaison: Jayne Rogers
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Article VIII of the IAEE Bylaws creates an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors composed of the Chairman, Chairman-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, an At-Large Member of the Board of Directors, and the Immediate Past Chairman. The President is an ex-officio and nonvoting member of the Committee. The Executive Committee may act for the Board of Directors between Board Meetings and in all matters, “except those specifically reserved to the Board” by the Bylaws.
Chairman
Mr. Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP
Vice President of Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Staff Liaison, Steven Hacker, CAE
EXPO! EXPO! ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Increasing attendee participation in Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is a shared responsibility of show management and exhibitors. The purpose of the Committee is to suggest ways in which the value created by the Annual Meeting as a whole can be enhanced for both exhibitors and visitors. Members of the committee will work with IAEE’s professional staff to recommend strategies to significantly increase attendance of qualified buyers.
Chairman
Ms. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes
Vice President, Marketing Design Group
Board Liaison: Jack Buttine
Staff Liaisons: Scott Craighead, Julie Anderson, CEM, CAE, Susan Brower, CMM, CCP
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Finance Committee is to counsel the staff, in preparation of the Association's annual operating budget, and to recommend a budget to the Board of Directors.
Chairman
Mr. Robert Kolinek, CEM, CMP
President/CEO, Helen Brett Enterprises Staff Liaison, Scott Stanton FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE COMMITTEE
The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the IAEE professional staff and will develop processes and procedures that support the objectives of the Future Leaders Program. The objectives are to: develop the selection criteria and methodology that will be used to identify and recruit future leaders; assist the IAEE staff to create the two-day agenda for the Future Leaders Institute; identify and define roles for future leaders to play within IAEE; Determine ways to recognize and promote both the program and the individuals who are involved in it. Chairman
Mr. Chris Gibbs
President, ExpoNation LLC
Board Liaison: Jim Kelley
Staff Liaison: Jayne Rogers INDUSTRY DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
The objectives of the Industry Diversity Task force shall include but are not limited to: The development of an assessment survey to better define the current nature of IAEE's membership as it relates to cultural, ethnic, religious, and social diversity. Based upon the findings of this baseline research it will be possible for IAEE to consider deploying new methods, programs, and out-reach to better serve the needs of an increasingly diverse membership. To review existing IAEE programs and processes and to make recommendations for modifications that are designed to better serve members needs and expectations. Special emphasis should be placed upon the many different types of face-to-face events that IAEE hosts each year including those that are conducted exclusively by the Chapters of IAEE. To develop new initiatives designed to attract and retain individuals of diverse backgrounds and interests. 2010 Industry Diversity Task Force Members INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
The International Committee is responsible for developing resources and solutions for members who are engaged in trade across national borders to ensure the unencumbered exchange of people, products, and ideas arising from exhibitions and other types of buyer-seller events. Chairman
Ms. Courtney Muller
GVP, Reed Exhibitions
Board Liaison:
Staff Liaison: Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE; Steven Hacker, CAE
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The purpose of this Committee is to identify qualified, prospective leaders to serve as IAEE Officers and Directors. The Committee prepares a slate of nominations for each office and directorship; this slate shall be presented to the membership for vote.
Chairman
Ms. Margaret Pederson
President, Amirexx LLC
Staff Liaison, Steven Hacker, CAE
PUBLIC EVENTS COUNCIL
The Public Events Council of IAEE meets three times each year, during IAEE’s major meeting events and/or by teleconference, to focus on issues and policies that are of specific relevance and importance to those who organize and supply public events.
The Council develops recommendations for the consideration of the IAEE Board of Directors. The Council is also permitted to adopt policy statements that address industry issues of particular interest to the organizers and suppliers of public events. Such policies may be adopted without the prior approval of the IAEE Board of Directors so long as they conform to the provisions of Article IX of the IAEE Bylaws. Staff Liaison: Steven Hacker, CAE SENIOR EXECUTIVES PROGRAMMING TASK FORCE
The Senior Executives Programming Task Force is responsible for working with the professional staff and Education Committee of IAEE to evaluate the needs, plan, and conduct programming for senior management. The task force will serve as content advisors relating to trends, new concepts, innovative practices, and issues that are relevant to senior management in the exhibition industry. Board Liaison: Jason McGraw
Staff Liaison: Jayne Rogers STRATEGIC PLANNING TASK FORCE
The IAEE Board of Directors most important responsibility is to ensure that it manages the organization strategically. Most of the board’s time and attention should be directed to planning, monitoring, and adjusting to changing circumstances. The research aspects and outcomes of meetings in the past yielded highly valuable insights that will lead to the development of new services and products. With the approval by the IAEE board of directors of a new plan, the Strategic Planning Task Force will: Provide assistance with execution and oversight of the plan and provide periodic updates to the IAEE Board of Directors; Make recommendations for adjustments, and/or recommend new initiatives; Identify new opportunities and threats, as well as strengths and weakness of IAEE and the industry. Chairs: John Galante and Doreen Biela, CEM
Staff Liaisons: Steven Hacker, CAE; Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE
The needs of young professionals are much different than are those of experienced veterans. In many associations the bias favors those who have achieved a level of career path development often at the expense of young professionals. The objectives of IAEE's Young Professionals Committee are to provide focus on the needs of those who are at the beginning of their career paths. And, to develop programs and benefits that are especially valuable to those in career ascendancy and to provide a social and professional support network for this important segment of IAEE members. Chairman
Ms. Lauren Bauer
President, Bauer Consulting Board Liaison: Jason McGraw
Staff Liaison: Steven Hacker, CAE, Tan Ward IAEE Services, Inc.
Groups & Committees Marketing Advisory Group
The purpose of the Marketing Advisory Group is to review marketing initiatives to insure that the existing products and services are branded and marketed in the most effective way possible. In addition, the committee will work to obtain opportunities for our partners by leveraging their association with IAEE. In this advisory capacity, the committee will strive to insure that marketing campaigns and printed material of the partners is in alignment with the mission of IAEE Services and IAEE and representative of the organization. Chair: Ms. Paula Fauth
Show Director, Hall-Erickson, Inc. Staff Liaisons: Susan Brower, CMM, CCP and Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP Nominating Committee
The purpose of this committee is to identify qualified, prospective leaders to serve as IAEE Services Officers and Directors. The Committee prepares a slate of nominations for each office and directorship; this slate shall be presented to the IAEE Services Board for vote, and shall be confirmed by the IAEE Board of Directors. The committee shall be chaired by the Immediate Past Chairman of the IAEE Services Board of Directors. Staff Liaison, Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP Product Development Group
The purpose of this group is to evaluate and screen potential new products/ partnerships and to advise and provide feedback to staff. The group will act almost as a focus group, for each new product being considered, with members called in to consider the value of a new product/partner. The group may or may not meet face-to-face, depending upon the product. Chairman
Ms. Amy Primiano, CEM, CMP
Exhibition Manager, Precision Metalforming Association
Staff Liaison, Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP |
