International Balloon Association
What's Up? Newsletter
Membership Renewal Issue January 2011
Greetings Balloon Industry Members,
As we ring in the New Year please know that you are invited to renew membership in the IBA! 

The IBA provides value to its members through three primary methods:
Collaboration -  IBA brings industry members from all channels together to create programs and campaigns that benefit the whole industry.
Coordination - IBA is there when our industry needs to band together and addess critical issues.
Communication - IBA provides an open and neutral platform to communicate issues to all industry members.

The IBA also provides support for you in your business efforts with research on critical issues, resources for professional development and up-to-date information about the industry as well as discounts and services that directly benefit your bottom line (see Member Benefits under Quick Links).

Please support the Association that supports you - join IBA today!

Renewing Members please check your mail for Dues Renewal Invoice!
Breaking News For International Members!
In an effort to encourage international cooperation and collaboration among industry members, the IBA Board of Directors recently announced a special membership rate of $50 US for all international based companies. Click Here to access an International Membership Application or dues can be paid online (see below).
Join IBA Today
IBA Membership Dues payment is as easy as a click away. Now available on the IBA Web site SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT . No checks to write or forms to fill out and fax. Your emailed receipt will confirm your transaction.
Membership Categories and Dues are as follows:
  • Associate Member(Retail/Decor/Entertainer)-$149 Annual   
  • Distributor Member - $450 Annual 
  • Accessories Manufacturer - $700 Annual
  • Support Services/Helium Supplier - $700 Annual
  • Balloon Manufacturer - $1500 Annual
  • International Industry Membership - $50 US 

Prefer to send a check?
Download Membership forms here:
Educational Support
Marketing/Selling More Balloons
The IBA has declared the month of September International Balloon Month.
International Balloon Month logo
For ever more....generations and generations of people around the globe will know September as International Balloon Month as a way to acknowledge the celebration industry and SELL MORE BALLOONS!  
THE IBA MARKETING COMMITTEE developed and promoted this unique campaign which ran for the first time in September of 2010!  Manufacturers offered special pricing to distributors on all Smiley Face products who in turn ran special promotions to their retailer/decorator/twister customers. Radio ads, in-store promotions and balloon delivery bouquet specials were all a result of September is International Balloon Month! Visit the IBA Web site to read all about the 2010 International Balloon Month campaign and look forward to bigger and better promotions of this annual event in 2011!
Digital artwork is available on the IBA Web site that can be personalized for use in signage. Also available is artwork for buttons with the slogan "Put a Smile on Someone's Face - Celebrate International Balloon Month". Graphics are available at www.ibaonline.net or by contacting Marty@ibaonline.net

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Professional Development Resources
Resources for IBA Members Only are available on the IBA Web site. Members must create a User Name and Password to access these informative pages: 
  • Helium News and Information - Read CryoGas Magazine's 2010 Helium Market Report
  • Industry News/Articles of Interest - Best practices advice and information - new articles posted each week
  • Board Meeting Minutes - read actions voted on by the board
  • Committee Meeting Reports - read monthly reports
  • Social Media Marketing Resources - new information posted weekly
  • Newsletter Archives
Members please visit www.ibaonline.net and Login to access these pages.

What do you need?
Please contact the IBA at 866-413-7358 or Email Marty@IBAonline.net to tell us how to make the IBA a more valuable resource for you.

Sincerely,
Marty Fish
Executive Director

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In This Issue
Join IBA Today
Educational Support
Marketing Support
Professional Development
State of the Industry

Plan to attend IBA's State of the Industry Breakfast on Saturday, January 22, 2011, 9:00 - 10:30 AM where the topic of discussion will be Strategies to Promote the Balloon Industry in 2011. This is a knowledge-networking meeting designed to accommodate balloon industry manufacturers, distributors, and retailers attending the Halloween & Party Expo in Houston, TX. 
Details and Registration  

Visit us in the IBA booth #3223. Register to win Free office supplies from Staples!

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andatory Weights
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ccountability
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esponsibility
Teaching
 
The Smart Balloon Practices Committee would like to remind you to individually weight helium-filled foil balloons!
REMINDER

Members are encouraged to add the IBA logo to their Web site

 
Illustrate your  involvement and reciprocity with a professional  trade group.
 
 
 
Wishing you a  Happy and Prosperous New Year!