“During this trying time, I have been eternally grateful to IAEE for extending my membership after I was laid off due to COVID-19. I would not have been able to finish my CEM certification without being moved over to a transitional membership. I want to thank IAEE for understanding and helping me during this time.”
“The Board’s offer of transitional membership was a game changer for me both personally and professionally. I was able to remain connected to an organization which kept me engaged, educated and hopeful to be able to stay in the industry and community I love so much. The advocacy efforts undertaken by IAEE to return safely to in person events was a tremendous undertaking and one done with concern not only for the organizer and supplier sides but the event attendees we serve. Without transitional membership I very likely would have looked for employment outside of the industry. With the support of IAEE I remain optimistic about my job search and return to events. Thank you IAEE for your care and concern for all members professionally affected by COVID.”
“IAEE’s transitional membership benefited me to stay connected with my peers and provided me the opportunities to network within the industry I love so much that has been deeply impacted by COVID-19.”
“The transitional membership served as a lantern of hope during some very dark days. It gave me the opportunity to stay connected with my industry colleagues and continue to serve on IAEE committees. More importantly, it allowed me to stay visible as I actively pursued a new opportunity during trying times. A huge thank you to IAEE for throwing their out of work members a lifeline during a really challenging time.”
“I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to IAEE for the opportunity to be in Transitional Membership and the generous extension of that membership! IAEE is invaluable to me for so many reasons and even more so now. IAEE has dramatically increased their offerings, information, and services during the pandemic at a time where everyone is dealing with a huge shortage of staff and yet IAEE recognized the necessity for wellness and information/education has amplified! The membership has given many the feeling of support, inclusion, and connection throughout the pandemic as we are all shut in our homes. The consistently updated information on industry research, COVID resources and best practices, increased Chapter meet-ups, increased education (webinars, panels & CEM courses), and committee engagement has increased my value to the industry! I cannot thank you enough!”
