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ICF Conference Early Bird Rate Extended

You thought about it and marked your calendar. But time slipped by and you didn't register for conference. Good news! The Early Bird discount has been extended to 5 p.m. (New York) September 20! Don't miss your chance to join coaches from around the world for education, networking, the celebration of ICF's 15th anniversary and conversation. Register today!

Apply to Serve on a Global Committee

Interested in serving on a global ICF Committee in 2011? Submit an interest form to the ICF by October 4, 2010. Don't miss your chance to work closely with your coaching colleagues and help design the future of the ICF.

Read Coaching World today! (September 2010)

In this issue: 2011 Global ICF Board slate announced; New ICF study benchmarks awareness of coaching; Interview with Marcia Reynolds, MCC, about new HuffPost blog; ICF Conference News; A look at Health and Wellness Coaching; President’s Message, Executive Director Notes; And featured bylines from Greg Gillis, PCC, Linda Smith, ACC, and John Whittington (UK).

ICF News

Stay current on what's happening in the ICF. Visit the ICF News section to learn more about upcoming deadlines, new member benefits/discounts and much more.

Upcoming Events

Looking for some CCEUs? Be sure to visit ICF's Event Calendar often as upcoming Virtual Education sessions and other events are added.

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Take a Moment to Renew

For 15 years, dedicated coaching professionals like you have worked strenuously to ignite and develop the coaching profession. Through your continued passion and commitment to the ICF, we reach a very important milestone this year-the fifteenth anniversary of our founding. Now, more than ever, it is vital to continue your membership with the most globally recognized association for professional coaches.

We will be celebrating our anniversary all year! You will not want to miss out; renew your membership today at Coachfederation.org. Renewing your membership online is fast, easy and secure. To do so, simply click here and enter your login information.

Should you wish to renew using a paper application, you can download one here (Word.doc).

As an ICF member, you will be given the tools and space you need to expand your practice and develop professionally.

ICF Membership Benefits-More Opportunities now than ever before!

ICF Career Centre-Post your resume, review job openings and create job alerts all for free in this definitive career resource of the ICF;
Virtual Educational Sessions-Earn Certified Coaching Educational Units (CCEUs) through monthly complimentary educational sessions;
Coaching Credentials-The ICF Credential is globally recognized as the gold standard for the coaching profession; The ACC, PCC and MCC credentials are available for pursuit. ICF members receive valuable discounts when applying for an ICF Credential;
Global Coaching Conference-Celebrate 15 years of ICF as an association at the ICF Annual International ICF Conference October 27-30, 2010, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA;
ICF Chapters-ICF has over 170 chapters worldwide to join and participate in the larger coaching conversation. Chapters host cutting edge speakers who provide the latest education for the profession. Chapters are also engaged in community outreach and marketing in their communities to raise the awareness of coaching.
Leadership Development-From local ICF Chapter positions to the global Board of Directors, there are many roles that ICF members can play in their association;
Marketing Tools and Resources-Member-only pages of Coachfederation.org are filled with resources for coaching professionals;
Member Only Discounts-Receive deep discounts on goods and services provided by ICF Resource Partners, industry research and ICF Conferences;
Professional Recognition-demonstrate your commitment to the profession of coaching by upholding the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Competencies;
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)-currently the ICF offers over 35 SIGs. Join with other ICF members each month as they discuss specific coaching niches;
Much more. Visit Coachderation.org for more membership benefit information.

If you are unable to renew online, please contact the ICF at ICFHeadquarters@coachfederation.org, so we may assist you.

Thank you for being a part of ICF's history. I look forward to having you play a part in our future as well.

Warm regards,
Giovanna D'Alessio, MCC
ICF President

February 17, 2010