August 2006

Nominations sought for CASE V Board positions
Nominations are being sought for volunteers to serve on the CASE V Board of Directors. The office of secretary and three director-at-large positions are open for election for 2007-08. Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 15, 2006. Send nominations to Mike Ziemianski, past chair of CASE V and chair of the nominating committee, e-mail mziemianski@saintmeinrad.edu.

CASE V seeks volunteer to manage Web site
The CASE V Board is looking for a volunteer to serve as the district Web manager. This is an appointment to the CASE V Board beginning this fall and continuing through December 2007, with potential for renewal. Nominations, including self nominations, will be accepted through Sept. 15, 2006. Nominations should include the individual’s resume, as well as information related to the individual’s ability to meet the responsibilities outlined in the position description on the CASE V Web site. The Web manager is a critical member of the CASE V board and conference team. Take advantage of this opportunity to serve as a volunteer for a dynamic professional organization and network with other top advancement professionals from institutions throughout the Midwest. Nominations for the Web manager position should be sent to Teresa Exline, CASE V Chair, e-mail texline@indstate.edu.

Political correspondent Juan Williams is CASE V conference keynoter in December
Author and veteran political correspondent Juan Williams will challenge you to think differently about higher education and philanthropy at this year’s CASE V conference. Williams is the keynote speaker at CASE V’s 32nd Annual Conference “Exceeding Expectations,” which runs Dec. 10-12, 2006, at the Chicago Sheraton Hotel and Towers. Full details will be posted in September.

2006 individual recognition award nominations due Sept. 15
Now is the time to submit nominations for five different recognition awards for individuals ranging from distinguished service to newcomers. The awards include:

• Committee on Opportunity and Equity (COE) Outstanding Commitment to Professional Development Award… recognizes a district member who has enhanced professional development and career opportunities for multicultural professionals in the field.
• Distinguished Service Award … recognizes an advancement professional who has given outstanding service to the district.
• Retiree’s Recognition … recognizes and honors colleagues who have recently retired or are planning to retire during the current academic year.
• Student Scholarship … helps prepare undergraduate and graduate students for careers in institutional advancement.
• Newcomer’s Fellowship… offers those individuals with two years or less experience in advancement a unique opportunity to receive financial assistance to attend the December CASE V District Conference and the Newcomers' Pre-Conference Workshop.

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