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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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Renew Your Membership Before June 5

ICF members who have not renewed will be dropped from the membership roster on Friday, June 5. If you haven't already, please take a moment to renew now. Members can renew securely online or download a paper application and return it by mail or fax.

Your professional association continues to expand member offerings with the introduction of two additional benefits-a complimentary copy of the ICF Global Coaching Client Study Executive Summary (available for download now) and access to the online ICF Career Centre (a member-only benefit being introduced this month).

And don't forget about the following ICF member benefits that will aid you on your journey, including:

Membership in a worldwide coaching association;
Networking opportunities through over 160 ICF Chapters and more than 30 SIGs;
Free outstanding Virtual Education teleconferences offering Continuing Coaching Education Units (CCEUs). These sessions are $25 USD each for non-members;
Discount on applying for an ICF Credential;
Leadership development and global leadership opportunities;
Shared ethics and standards and a new ethical conduct review process;
ICF Regional Service Centres in Europe and Asia-Pacific serving local members and chapters during their business hours;
Coach Referral Service (CRS) listing for credentialed members;
Discounted registration to the 2009 ICF Conference, December 2-5 in Orlando, Florida, USA;
A member login to access member-only materials on the newly redesigned ICF Web site, including select items on the overwhelmingly popular ICF Research Portal; and
Discounts on products and services, including liability and health insurance, through official ICF Resource Partners.

The value of belonging to ICF's growing association has never been greater. By continuing membership with the ICF, you have made an investment in your professional career and in your association's future, as well as in yourself.