Attention, Attention all ILA Members and dedicated Listening enthusiasts who have ever wanted to be either a Champion or a Star!!!

As presented at the Milwaukee conference in 2009, the ILA would like to introduce two new opportunities for you.

Be a Listening Champion:

To become a Listening Champion generate $100 of income or provide services valued at $100 to ILA.  All Listening Champions will be recognized at the awards banquet and in the next Listening Post.

Here are some suggestions for things that would generate $100.

            Make a cash donation to ILA

            Bring in a new member

            Donate an item to the Silent Auction that generates $100

            Sponsor an event

            Place an ad in the Listening Post or the International Journal of Listening

To become a Listening Star, generate even more money for ILA.  All levels of Listening Stars will be recognized at the awards banquet and in the next Listening Post.  They will also receive their own star certificate.  Here are the possible levels:

Listening starlet ($250)

Listening star ($500)

Listening Super star ($750)   Payable over two years

Listening Mega star ($1,000) Payable over four years

The Listening Star program is intended to be a fundraising opportunity for all ILA members.  Some things that you can do to raise funds could include things like “squeezing” money from your friends and family, hosting a fundraising event to generate dollars, or become a life member.

Why is this important?  The members of ILA have a vision to spread the word about the importance of listening. We can do this by sponsoring and hosting regional conferences, presenting workshops, funding research and so forth.  All of this costs money. Won’t you help ILA make the vision a reality?