Hello IMA Members,

I am honored to write this letter as the new president of the IMA for 2021-2022. It is my distinct pleasure to serve this organization, its many facets, colleagues, and industry friends. I appreciate your faith and trust to carry on the continuing work of the association and our important messaging to the business community regarding the benefits of incentives. We have a strong board of directors with a good balance of continuing members and new faces. That balance will provide any new ideas or worthwhile initiatives with a solid foundation and structure to get them accomplished. I am excited to see what's to come.

Getting our association’s work done is the task of our committees. From Corporate Outreach, to Summit, to Website, we need member volunteers to help with the important work our association does. I ask you as a member to get involved and participate on a committee. That is the perfect way to begin. Look for areas of interest or where your special talents can shine, volunteer to serve on that committee, and get involved. Any association is only as good as its members, and as active as their participation allows. We can use your skills. It’s not a heavy time commitment. And that networking and exposure could lead to great things for you and your business. Any questions or direction I can help with, please reach out to me.

Covid is like that relative who won’t leave your house. Just when you think they are gone, you hear a knock at the door, and they’re back, mumbling they forgot something. In the midst of what appeared to be easing restrictions and infection rates, we pressed on with our in-person 2021 Summit in Ft. Lauderdale back in August. From a financial standpoint I am pleased to report we ran a successful and profitable event. Attendees participated in insightful education sessions, networked, met new members, and enjoyed the beautiful oceanfront location. From a member's perspective, I am sorry everyone could not be free to attend. People with medical concerns, along with our international members, who basically had no option to come stateside, were sorely missed. Catch the education sessions, award ceremony, and general sessions on the IMA website. Hopefully our 2022 Summit will be free of restrictions for all, and we can once again gather en masse.

I wish everyone health, safety, and the best 4^th quarter you can muster.

Sincerely,

Bill Martocci

President, Incentive Marketing Association