ISA Newsletter - December 2010

Volume 1 Winter 2010                                                     10 December 2010



President’s Corner:

Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year! As 2011 approaches the ISA looks proudly back at a very successful year for Steppers internationally. The ISA joins the ranks of a select few non-profit organizations who advocate for the continued education, training and standardization of dance. Additionally, the ISA is focused on helping build local communities through community based programs, scholarship and philanthropy. With the future development of local ISA chapters, the ISA will continue to grow in international advocacy, standardize structure and decentralized agenda at the local level. The coming 2011 year promises to be more prominent with the first ISA International Convention in Oak Lawn, Illinois. With over 14,000 urban dancers, 145 social instructors in over 33 cities Steppers are spending over $8,000,000 annually (2010 ISA survey) the ISA’s responsibility is necessary and timely. The collective economic strength is growing and the ISA will continue to provide leadership in centralizing and formalizing an international agenda that continues to benefit all Steppers. All ISA members should be proud of your accomplishments. Thank you kindly for your leadership, dedication and personal commitment on behalf of Steppers and the dance community internationally. If 2010 is an indication success, 2011 looks to be even greater.


ISA International Convention

Chicago 24-26 June 2011

Congratulations! The excitement is beginning as we prepare for the 2011 ISA International Convention, 24-26 June 2011. Members are now able to make reservation with the Hilton, Oak Lawn. All members will receive the tax deductible group rate of $129.00 until 31 January 2011. The hotel rate will revert back to the market rate as of 1 February 2011 so please make reservation as soon as possible to ensure you receive the ISA rate. ISA members who fail to register must pay non-registrants fee of $60.00 in addition to their convention registration.

Please contact: Hilton Reservation,

9333 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Tel.: 708 425 7800 Fax: 708 229 8858

Reservations: www.hilton.com or 1-800-HILTONS

Note: Wanted ISA Convention planners to assist with convention planning

                                        Officers

1. Timothy D. Wilson, President – Washington DC **

2. Crystal Johnson, Treasurer - Virginia Beach, VA **

3. Mary Laidler, Secretary, Atlanta GA (Chicago IL) **

4. Anissa L. Guyton, Vice-President of Membership – Romulus, MI**

5. Zakeeyaw Toney, Vice President of Public Relations - Las Vegas, NV (Chicago, IL) **

6. Andrew W. Smith, Sergeant of Arms - Miramar, FL (Chicago IL) **

                                  Current Members:

1. Tracey Sisco - Boston, MA *

2. Patricia Alexander - Detroit, MI *

3. Demaris Wooten, Upper Marlboro, MD **

4. Buford Collins (Education and Training) - Ferndale, MI *

5. Bonita Williams (Education and Training) – Detroit, MI *

6. Darryl Wilder (Education and Training) - Miramar, FL **

7. Donna Crite (Education and Training) - Odenton, MI

8. LC Henderson (Education and Training) - Chicago, IL

9. Sarah Teagle (2011 Convention Planning) – Atlanta, GA **

10. Valerie Morman (Website Maintenance) – Memphis, TN

11. Deborah Hunt (Business Development) - Virginia Beach, VA

12. Seanta McClendon (Scholarships and Awards) - Melbourne, FL

13. Samuel Parker – Los Angeles, California

14. Anthony Dunn - Olney, MD (Chicago, IL) **

15. Jim Berry – Miami, FL (Chicago, IL)

16. Pamela Dunn – Olney, MD (Chicago, IL)

17. Oswald Cooper – New Orleans, LA

18. Victor James, Sr. – Indianapolis, IN

19. Scott Freeman – Boston, MA



* Charter Member

** Life Member
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General membership: $50

Lifetime membership: $300

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                                                   ISA 2010 Success!
1. Registered 25 fully paid members

2. Raised over $3500 by members

3. Signed international constitution and bylaws

4. Officially incorporated as ISA LLC

5. Nonprofit 501 C 3 status file pending

6. Organized and hosted an exclusive Steppers intensive with the Golden State Dance Teachers Association and Ms. Skippy Blair (World Swing Dance Council co-founder and Board Member)

7. Forwarded letter of support to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton National Dance Day initiative

8. Hosted ISA International Charter Ceremony

9. Over $475 for youth scholarship

10. Designed, developed and completed the annual comprehensive Steppers Climate Survey courtesy of the ISA

 
                              JOIN ISA TODAY- ENJOY THE BENEFITS

• 100% tax deductions of all Steppin related expense for ISA members (Education and travel expenses, competition accessories, professional services)

• Annual and Life membership discounts

• Support youth, adult and community based programs

• Gain creditability from professional and social participation

• Standardized Steppin curriculum and training methods

• Gain critical teaching skills that are proven

• Increase intermediate and advanced student retention

• Learn academic based dance methodology according to dance theory

• Improve your professional and social development by meeting peers

• Help document Steppin based books, DVDs designed by ISA members

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