International Economic Development Council
Annual Conference
"Energizing Today to Empower Tomorrow"
September 30-October 3, 2012
Houston, Texas

Register for the IEDC Annual Conference before Friday, July 27, and save with our Early Registration Rates!

http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/index.html

IEDC is proud to present a silent auction at the 2012 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas. The Silent Auction will be held in Exhibit Hall B3 (Convention Center) and will support the Diane Lupke Scholarship Fund, which helps economic development professionals working in distressed communities continue their industry education.

IEDC needs your donations to make this year's silent auction a success! Your contribution is a great way to have fun at the Annual Conference and help give a deserving person the opportunity to take IEDC's professional development courses. The silent auction will take place in the exhibition hall beginning on Sunday, September 30th at 1:00 pm and will conclude in conjunction with the Ice Cream Social on Monday, October 1 at 3:15 pm.

WHY DONATE?

Donating items is a great opportunity to showcase your community at the largest annual gathering of economic developers in the United States. Donate something that highlights a unique aspect of your community or region!

WHAT TO DONATE?

Vacation Getaways • Books • Themed Gift Baskets • Autographed Sports items • Tickets to Social, Cultural, or Athletic Events • Hotel and Inn Stays • Gift Certificates • Exclusive and Unique items

WHERE TO SEND YOUR DONATION?

Please send your items to IEDC (Items must be received no later than Friday, September 14; donation forms must be received by Friday, September 7) along with a completed donation form. IEDC will ship all items to the conference.

WHO TO CONTACT?
For more information regarding the IEDC Silent Auction, please contact Tegan Lehman at (202) 223-7800 or [email protected].

If you would like to make a donation, complete the Silent Auction donation form and fax, email, or mail it to IEDC to the attention of Tegan Lehman.
Fax: (202) 223-4745
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 734 15th St. NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005

We appreciate your generosity! Thank you for your contribution.

Click here to download the donation form (PDF): http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/Silent_Auction.html

INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR AN IEDC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP?

IEDC is proud to offer four scholarships to attend any IEDC professional development course of the recipient's choice. Applicants must work for an organization based in a distressed community. Two scholarships will be awarded to IEDC members and two to non-members.

Diane Lupke, CEcD, President of Lupke & Associates and a strong advocate for economic development initiatives within distressed communities, is the founder of this education scholarship fund. The scholarship recipient is able to enhance his or her knowledge in economic development through participation in IEDC professional development courses. Furthermore, each IEDC course meets the professional development requirement for the Certified Economic Developer program.

Learn more and apply today. The deadline for applications is August 13. If you have any questions, please contact Kobi Enwemnwa at [email protected].

Click here to learn more about our scholarships: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=LupkeFund