From:                              ICF Michigan [support@icfmichigan.org]

Sent:                               Monday, September 21, 2020 4:06 PM

To:                                   kathyv@icfmichigan.org

Subject:                          September Newsletter

 

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September 2020


Annual Nominations for ICF Michigan Board of Directors

Hi ICF Michigan Members!

I am excited to announce our chapter's annual nomination for ICF Michigan Board Members! Our chapter's focus is providing innovative and engaging programs to our members that enhance their professional development and the coaching community. ICF Michigan's Board of Directors, teams, and active members play a significant role in that forward movement. We have some exciting plans for 2021 and beyond and are looking for passionate leaders that are committed to moving ICF Michigan and the coaching industry to the next level of excellence.


The following Board Positions are vacant for 2021-2022 Board of Directors:

  • Individual Membership Engagement/ICF Liaison Chair:  Actively engages with our members and seeks opportunities to build stronger relationships within our community and attract non-members to join us. Serve as a resource to membership on ICF Global activities and benefits.
     
  • Promotion/Communication Chair:  Strategizes, creates and implements ways to promote ICF Michigan and Professional Coaching in our communities.
     
  • Education Chair: Focus on development of coaches through education on core competencies, business development and leveraging your experience.
     
  • At Large: Attend all Board meetings and actively contribute to strategic and tactical discussions. Volunteer on a project-basis for board and chapter initiatives.

Detailed positions descriptions are attached for your review.  Applicants can apply to be considered for multiple roles.  If you are interested in applying to be part of this year's ballot, please submit the application to Kathy Vlietstra at support@icfmichigan.org. Subject line: 'Board Nominations' no later than October 1, 2020. Please contact us at support@icfmichigan.org if you have any questions regarding the nomination process.
 


Cheron Freeman,

2020 ICF Michigan President

 

NEWS & RESOURCES FROM ICF MICHIGAN

  • REFER TO OUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING WEBINARS AND OTHER EVENTS - Link is here
  • SBAM (Small Business Association of Michigan) UPDATES AND RESOURCES - COVID-19 is affecting all of our daily lives and our businesses. SBAM is dedicated to helping all of our members through these unprecedented times, weeding through the gossip and providing you the facts.  Check out their website here.

 


 
NEWS FROM ICF GLOBAL

  • Temporary Measure Impacting Coaches Whose Credentials Expire December 31, 2020  - click here for more information
     
  • Registration is open for ICF Advance 2020, which will take place virtually from October 12-November 10
     
  • The 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study is now available - this is the largest coaching industry research study in history - click here for more information
     
  • The Midwest Region Coaches Conference has gone virtual.  Click here for more information.

 

2020 BOARD MEMBERS
Please don't hesitate to contact our Board members with questions, observations or suggestions. 

Cheron Freeman President
Kaan Aksu Member Relations Chair
Venus Brown Community Outreach Chair
Jackie Browning Past-President
Beth Buelow President-Elect 2021/ Education and Training Chair
Jodee Gibson Director
Matthew McCarty Marketing Chair
Cathy Mott Secretary
Jennifer Wilson Treasurer
Kathy Vlietstra Administrator

MISSION STATEMENT

 

A dynamic, diverse community of coaches, which grows, develops, connects, and serves our members, supporting communities and individuals with the highest standards of professional coaching.
 

 

MEMBER COACH CELEBRATIONS AND NEWS

 

Member and Board Member Relations Chair Kaan Aksu shares that he had an article published in Choice Magazine (the magazine of professional coaching).  To see his article, click here.  Congrats, Kaan!

We'd like to keep member Germaine Swanson in our thoughts while she takes a short hiatus to focus on some health issues.  She should be back to work in November.  Get well soon, Germaine! 

DO YOU HAVE A COACH CELEBRATION?
If you are an ICF Michigan member who would like to share your coaching celebration with our newsletter community, please send the (brief) info to our administrator, Kathy, at support@icfmichigan.org

 

TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN ICF MICHIGAN

 

There are lots of great reasons to join ICF Michigan, whether you are just starting out as a coach or have an established career...

Check them out here! 
 

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN ICF MICHIGAN?

 

Click here for information about our membership options and rates.

 

SBAM PARTNERSHIP

 

We have renewed our partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and have provided for each member the benefit of a premium level membership.

ICF Michigan supports our members with access to the benefits of an SBAM membership. You can 'buy up' for a VIP status or opt out should you choose not to participate.

SBAM has a wide range of benefits and services available and we hope you will take the time to explore how this partnership might benefit your coaching business.
 

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