IMA January Fast Take

PRESIDENT'S LETTER

IMA Members,

Happy New Year! Last month, the IMA Board met to discuss our 2021 plans for our association along with updates from our strategic industry groups (SIGs) and chapters. Our association remained resilient and strong through these challenging times of a global pandemic. We're all excited to embark on a revitalizing year! We have many things to look forward to.

Planning is underway for the IMA Summit 2021! I hope to see you in person August 9-11, 2021 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Please submit your education proposals to help create innovative content at this year's Summit! Look out for an email coming soon regarding registration.

The new year means new ways to get involved in opportunities that will continue to build a growing community for all IMA members. Below are our committees and chairs for 2021. Become an IMA Committee or Task Force member and create the change you aspire to for IMA. If you're interested, use the poll below to select which committee you'd like to participate on.

IMA Summit - Chaired by Bill Martocci, CPIM
Website Content Task Force - Chaired by David Boodey, CPIM
Certification & Professional Education Programs - Chaired by Sean Roark, CPIM
Corporate Outreach & Public Relations - Chaired by Jim Atten & Billie Reise, CPIM
Sponsorship, Innovation Showcase, Advertising & Partnership Sales - Chaired by Hollis Thornton, CPIM
Membership Recruitment, Retention & Engagement - Chaired by Jeffrey Brenner, IP & Anne Jetter

Our philanthropy partner this year continues to be The Pantry of Broward, a 501(c)3 organization that serves seniors in need living on low, fixed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout Broward County. To help support The Pantry of Broward click here to donate.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time, effort, and passion to the IMA in 2020. As IMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Wayne Roberts asserts: "Through a lot of hard work and determination, IMA has become [what it is today:] a very diverse and successful trade association."

Here's to a prosperous 2021!

Len Sadek, CPIM

President, Incentive Marketing Association

THANK YOU ANNUAL SPONSORS

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JOIN A COMMITTEE OR TASK FORCE

Are you interested in participating on an IMA Committee? If so, which one?

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Sponsorship, Innovation Showcase, Advertising & Partnerships

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IMA SUMMIT 2021

Join incentive professionals this summer for the IMA Summit!

The IMA S um mit is the premier event focused on connecting business professionals within the incentive industry. With a schedule primed full of networking events and education sessions, you will discover strategic tools and tips to advance your programs!

Dates & Location: Monday, August 9 - Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Call for Speakers

Enhance the experience for attendees by submitting presentation ideas! Complete the online form and help share knowledge in the industry. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure for your company and Chapter or SIG.

PROPOSAL FORM

Donate to the Silent Auction

Consider donating an item or two to the silent auction! Proceeds support IMA's efforts to provide events, publications and research. Your contributions will encourage others to participate and make this event a continued success!

DONATION FORM

PHILANTHROPY CAMPAIGN

The Pantry of Broward

The IMA is thrilled to announce our philanthropic cause for 2021 is The Pantry of Broward, a 501(c)3 organization that serves seniors in need living on low, fixed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout Broward County.

To support The Pantry of Broward please click the button below to make a donation.

MAKE A DONATION

About The Pantry of Broward

The Pantry was founded in 2008 by Elizabeth “B.J. Buntrock,” a local philanthropist who saw the need for a charitable organization that could address the unique needs of seniors and grandparents raising their grandchildren on fixed incomes. In addition to providing its 425 clients with a 55-pound box of nutritional foods each month, The Pantry’s clinical director meets with each client to assist them with obtaining food stamps, government assistance, affordable housing, discounted utilities, transportation assistance and low-cost healthcare services, as needed.

We look forward to working with The Pantry of Broward to create an experience where members have an opportunity to support all year long.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Congratulations to Dan Farrell, Loop Commerce, who won a complimentary Summit registration from our membership renewal drawing. Thank you to all who have renewed their memberships already. If you haven't yet, there's still time!

All 2021 members dues must be paid by TOMORROW, January 29. After this deadline, your membership will lapse and member benefits will be terminated.

Renewing online is easy!

Visit incentivemarketing.org/myaccount.
To pay with credit card click the “Renew Now” button on the left-hand side.
To pay with check or ACH click the “View Invoice” button on the left-hand side to print an invoice.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

The primary member for your company must renew, if changes are needed for a new primary member please contact Emily Johnson.

IESP WHITE PAPER

Check out IESP's newest white paper, “Finding the Best Motivator – Tangible Rewards vs. Cash.” This white paper provides a deeper understanding of what potential recipients say they want vs. motivation drivers, and how employers and sales leaders can use this information to shape reward programs that increase motivation and improve business performance.