Dear Colleagues,

Over the past week, we have received numerous notes of concern about the list of at-large nominations on the current ISA nominating slate. We are quite gratified that our membership is so strongly interested in promoting diverse leadership and in cultivating that culture within ISA. We share that value strongly.

In the context of the present slate, though, we must point out the following facts about the slate and the nominating process:

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ISA is pleased to announce that we will be holding an informational town hall to allow members to better understand how ISA’s first virtual convention (ISA2021) will operate. This event will be held on November 19th at 11:30 AM (Eastern TIme). ISA will update members and convention presenters on the innovative structure of our virtual convention and explain how some new opportunities for engagement with our colleagues are developing.

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The global pandemic has changed many things about our personal and professional lives. At ISA, we have been working diligently since the cancellation of #ISA2020 in Honolulu to understand how these changes impact what we do professionally and in service to our members. ISA Headquarters’ staff have been researching the feasibility of a wide array of options for #ISA2021, ranging from an in-person to hybrid to an entirely virtual event. 

While we all hoped to be able to meet in person, the health and safety of the ISA community is our top priority. We have determined that the ISA 2021 Convention will move to an entirely virtual platform. Given the ambiguity of global vaccination distribution, on-going travel restrictions, budget cuts and the potential on-site spacing constraints for in-person events, we saw little room for a different choice.

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We are delighted to inform you that the preliminary program for the ISA-Midwest 2020 Annual Conference, to be held on November 20-22, 2020, has been announced. If you have been placed on the program, please be sure to register by October 16th, to retain your place on the final program. We look forward to seeing you in November!

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We are delighted to inform you that the preliminary program for the ISA West Annual Conference 2020, to be held on September 24-27, 2020 has been announced. If you have been placed on the program, please be sure to register by September 18, to retain your place on the final program. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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We are delighted to inform you that the preliminary program for the ISA Northeast Annual Conference 2020, to be held on November 5-7, 2020 has been announced. If you have been placed on the program, please be sure to register by September 28, to retain your place on the final program. We look forward to seeing you in November!

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