2013 Annual Conference Update Presented by SLA Illinois Chapter members: Alisun DeKock, President-elect John DiGilio, SLA Treasurer

Highlights from the Board Conference registrations: 1589 Exhibits-only registration : 288 Exhibition personnel: 931 Exhibits: 194 Attendees from outside USA: 240 Powerpoints and other presentations hopefully will be available on the SLA website Financial Times Survey report out soon – 5 key points

Highlights from me! Connecting with our potential partners in future events such as TRAK, Dow Jones Networking not only with SLA members, but SLA members which overlap in my other groups Comparing notes 60 Sites in 60 minutes (or 90) was fun and helpful!

Opportunities for Input from Members Town Hall – at conference, webinar Conference Re-envisioning Task Force - Conference survey to attendees and non-attendees

Public Relations Advisory Council (PRAC) Transparency Initiative Name change survey discussion webinar discussion July 18, 2:30-4:30 (CT) – registration link:

Loyalty Project - Community – Engaging the community around us…Leadership Attracting, building and maintaining leadership skills in our members… Members – Engaging members in chapter Remote Members - Engaging Remote Members… Sponsors - Engaging our sponsors through effective relationship building…

Financial Forecast with SLA Treasurer John DiGilio Revenues & Expenses Membership

2014 Annual Conference “Beyond Borders” June 8-10 See you in Vancouver! (Don’t forget your passport!)

Thank you! Alisun DeKock: John DiGillio: