"Employee involvement is NOT a program but it is a practice of great management and leadership."
-- EIA Conference participant
President's Message
It’s time to get engaged.
I hope you were able to attend our 68th annual conference in St. Louis, MO where we were all inspired by the keynote speakers, educated by the information supplied in the breakout sessions, and refreshed by the opportunity to relax and network with fellow employee involvement professionals.
Excitement is in the air as we prepare for our 69th annual conference September 14-16, 2011 at the beautiful venue, Marriott Hotel Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. This conference will provide you with yet another opportunity to exchange information with your IdeasAmerica (IA) peers from all around the world. Ideas America will be meeting in San Antonio, TX where they encourage everyone to come and "Discover Ideas, Innovation and Involvement-Deep in the Heart of Texas!" Mark your schedules now and make plans to attend the IdeasAmerica Conference.
Membership opportunities await you in this great organization, Ideas America and we would like to extend the opportunity for you to consider becoming one of the conference presenters. Your presentation at the IA Conference will provide an avenue for you to share your wealth of knowledge, data, facts and experiences along with the invaluable ability to compare standards with those from other organizations.
As idea professionals, we seek to inspire you to participate and become involved with IA; either by volunteering to serve on a committee, contending for the Board of Directors or offering suggestions for ways to improve the organization. We appreciate hearing from you with ways to attribute to the success of IdeasAmerica, your organization.
Benefits to being a part of this great association of 68 years includes, but is not limited to the following:
Annual conference and workshops on the latest trends, techniques, and programs in employee involvement.
Quarterly e-newsletter – Ideas & Inspirations – with quick ideas for program improvement and training.
Annual statistical report – A compilation of member company programs focusing on productivity and participation statistics in employee suggestion and idea programs.
Awards programs to recognize the best in ideas and employee involvement professionals
Regional workshops – Company sponsored regional workshop opportunities to learn first hand about employee involvement.
Associate members – The best opportunities to meet and talk with the foremost consultants, trainers and vendors in employee involvement.
If you are visiting the website for the first time and would like to know more about the IdeasAmerica Association, please feel free to contact Paula Davis our Executive Director, at eiaassociation@aol.com or any one of the board members. If you are interested in starting an ideas, innovation and involvement system, becoming a member or getting more involved - send us an e-mail or give us a call, we are here to serve you.
