We are coming up on the home stretch of 2023, and what a year it’s been for IAQA! 

After a successful conference in Austin, TX, our members and board were working on a number of projects. Unfortunately, as our plans progressed, the board began to learn of issues that created growing concerns for the future of our organization. As we dug deeper and developed projections for the future, we were faced with a difficult choice. 

Most of you know by know what choice we made: Reorganization through the process of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Despite our misgivings (“bankruptcy” is a scary word), this has proved to be a cathartic stepping stone to a new future. 

As so often happens in the face of adversity, the changes we are making have breathed new energy and purpose into our organization. Members past and present have stepped up to offer their assistance. Breaking out of old paradigms has brought us the creativity to build a new foundation. 

By the end of this process we will be 100% in control of our future! All of our decisions and actions will be originated, adopted and executed by and for our industry, period.

We hope that you will feel the energy of our new momentum and step up to participate in the re-dedication of your association. We want your feedback. We need your talents. We want to see your face at chapter meetings, the annual conference, and webinars. Now, more than ever, you can be part of defining what this organization does for our members and our industry.

As the holiday season is upon us, all of us on the Board of IAQA wants to express our gratitude for the faith and support of your membership to make the tough decisions, and find the right path forward.

We wish you, your family and friends joy and peace over the holidays.  We welcome your participation to make 2024 the best new year for you and IAQA!

Be well, take care of each other,

Lisa Rogers

President, IAQA

IAQA Status Update

• Bankruptcy and reorganization process underway
• No creditors other than Association Headquarters (former management company) are making any claims 
• New bank account is set up and receiving dues funds
• Website rebuild is progressing while we work to retrieve some items not previously provided
• Executive Director has been hired (and she is one of our own!)
• Office space for a new administrative office has been secured
• Annual conference planning is in process, with an expected March or April ’24 date
• Discussions with current and new partners & vendors are ongoing