Silent Auction Donation Form

The ISA Silent Auction is back! Attendees at the ISA Convention 2019 will once again have a chance to bid on event tickets, trips and more. Today we are asking your company to donate (tax deductible) items for this year’s auction (tickets, gift cards, products you make/sell/represent, etc.). The Silent Auction is a great opportunity to give back to the industry and position your company as a leader in the field.

The auction will be on display at the opening reception, during both days of the booth program and at the closing reception. We will only be displaying pictures and descriptions of the auction items, not the actual items themselves. Please do not ship your donated items to the Convention. It will be the responsibility of the company donating the item to provide shipping to the winner.

All proceeds from the Silent Auction go to support the ISA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that awards channel-specific scholarships and helps fund educational programing to grow and develop the MROP channel.

Silent Auction Donation Ideas

Tickets to a sporting event or concert
Sports or celebrity memorabilia
Sporting equipment (think golf, fishing, biking, running , etc.)
Outings (travel vouchers, tailgating events, walking tours, etc.)
Member company products and branded items
Gift Cards (in $100+ increments please)

Have something different in mind that’s not on our idea list? We welcome the creativity and appreciate the generosity! Feel free to submit any items of your choosing. The only items we cannot accept are perishable foods, handmade items, and items that are equal to or less than $100 in value.

Please submit this form by Friday, March 29, 2019. Along with your donation form, please submit a high-resolution photo of your donated item AND a high-resolution company logo so it can be displayed in the auction area.

Your participation in the silent auction will make a difference! All proceeds go to the ISA Foundation.

To all ISA Members and ISA Atlanta 2020 Attendees,

After continuous monitoring of the evolving situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and much deliberation, the Industrial Supply Association (ISA) is announcing today that the ISA Board of Directors have voted to cancel ISA Atlanta 2020 scheduled to take place April 20-22 in Atlanta, Georgia. Everyone at ISA understands and appreciates the time, effort, and resources that you have put into preparing for this event. Like you, we have been working hard, and were looking forward to coming together to Engage, Learn and Lead.

This decision was made after careful review of the most recent facts from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), the Georgia Department of Public Health and other local authorities. Ultimately, the health, safety and well-being of our members, management team and the community at large led to this decision. Although difficult, as this decision comes at a significant cost to ISA which is a nonprofit, we know it’s the right thing to do.

With that in mind, it’s important to note that ISA is YOUR ASSOCIATION and ISA is OUR INDUSTRY. With over 118 years of history, our mission is to provide the strategies and tools to help companies remain relevant throughout industry change. This global pandemic, combined with the accelerating disruption we all are facing, demonstrates now more than ever the need for ISA to continue its pursuit of Leading the Channel Forward®.

The good news is that we have the financial strength to weather this storm. We plan to access our financial reserves to make that happen. These reserves are intended to protect ISA in times like this and for investing in value added programs that benefit ISA members and our industry.

With this decision, we are prepared to refund 100% of all registration, booth and sponsorship fees. However, recognizing the significant impact on our reserves, we are asking for your consideration in donating your registration, booth fees and/or sponsorships to the ISA Foundation, all or in part, at the level your organization is able to support. Foundation funds will only be used for education, research and/or scholarships and your organization will be recognized as a supporting patron of the Foundation helping ISA continue its mission critical purpose. Your donation will help continue the momentum and fuel the future of the Industrial MROP Channel. We recognize the magnitude of this ask, but if each company can help in some way, together, we will strengthen ISA, our community and industry overall.

In the coming weeks, a member of the ISA team will contact all ISA Atlanta 2020 participants to discuss refunds and or donations. Due to the large number of companies and attendees we ask for your patience as we begin this process. This is a priority and will be given the urgency it deserves.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone that has reached out with overwhelming support and positive feedback regarding the path and mission we are on. To all, please keep an eye out for upcoming announcements regarding the Lifetime Achievement Award, Innovation Impact Awards, Phase 2 Analytics for Distributor, Manufacturers and IMRs, Scholarships and so much more.

On behalf of the ISA Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your patience throughout this decision-making process and your commitment to your association – ISA.

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