SIP Programs and Plans, by Max Haroon
An address at SIP Annual Meeting on Dinner Dec 19, 2007

Before I begin, let me wish you a happy and healthy 2008 year. I would like to tell you about our programs and initiatives, some of the milestones which we have achieved in 2007 and I will conclude by giving you my plans for 2008.

I am happy to announce that 2007 was our 10 th Anniversary. We have done about 100 events during this last ten years and have hosted many successful workshops and participated in many shows.

The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) is a not-for-profit organization. SIP's mission is to
enhance educational and professional standards for the Internet professionals. As such, SIP has created the Accredited Internet Professional ( AIP) designation . Practicing Internet professionals are invited to apply for AIP designation under various streams.

A. SIP website
It is resource intensive website, we have resources for IDTheft, Security, Usability, CMS. Portal Website: Various directories, Self Assessment for AIP Suitability,

•  SIPpost, monthly e-Newsletter
Please sign for our mailing list to get news of our programs and events at:
http://www.sipgroup.org/SIPpost-signup.html

•  Members Directory
Profile yourself in our directory by becoming SIP member

We also have directories for corporate sponsors, speakers. If you are a speaker or expert then you should get on this directory, as I have found some associations and press are using it.

B. Benefits of SIP Membership
1. Affinity Programs (programs offered by SIP Corporate members at special pricing):

•  Auto and Property Insurance
•  Web Site Hosting and Domain Registration
•  Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental and Travel Insurance) for you and your family
•  E-Commerce using direct debit - Online Payment Service for merchants with no set-up fee.
•  Opportunity to attend presentations on leading-edge topics, Professional development workshops
at discounted fees or sometime free.

2. Membership Services (Complimentary Services):
• Free subscription to Web Site Magazine (monthly print and a soft copy periodical representing
the interest of website owners and developers)

•  Networking opportunities with peers and industry experts

Enhanced professional skills that accelerate your career

• If you are speaker, then join SIP Speakers Directory
• Use of membership (as an individual) logo for your web site
• Opportunity to get your qualifications and experience accredited to receive AIP designation.
• Complimentary tickets to some conferences/symposiums and Professional development workshops

By becoming a SIP member, you are supporting an Industry association whose mandate is to develop accreditation for Internet Professionals. AIP is a SIP designation.

Membership in Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) is equally open to all non-internet professionals.
All members and Accredited Internet Professional (AIP) enjoys many benefits, such as saving on many
affinity programs and complimentary members' services.

The fee is $100 only per year (event fees are discounted for members) and 50% for students and professionals who are in-between jobs.

C. ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2007

  •  SIP Internet Job Board

The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) has launched a unique Internet Job Board, specializing in jobs for the Internet Industry. SIP invites members and non-members to post their job requirements or post their resumes:
career Resources: http://www.sipgroup.org/careers.html

Job Board: http://www.sipgroup.org/jobs

2. Create Your Own Free Website (Yourname.SIPMembers.org)
This website is created for SIP members to publish their profile under their own name. A sub-domain is created for each member. All members are given complete control to post pages related to their profile. The website (hosted under a sub domain) will have the pages, similar to the navigation bar on your left.

•  One Digital Publishing Workshop

•  Celebrated 10 th Anniversary

•  Panel discussions “Web 2.0 Tools”

•  Partnership with AIC and CTN

D. Programs for 2008
Carry on with quarterly symposiums/seminar, annual workshop (SEO), participation at trades shows and conferences

1. SIP Web 2.0 Study Group
The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) is interested in establishing a group to explore Web 2.0 including collaboration wikis tools and social networking sites. We are reaching out to such experts to be part of this group to participate or coordinate. The group is created on " facebook " (a social network site) to collaborate and will also meet once a month.

2. SIP Job Board
Finding a coordinator

3. Sponsored Event and Promoting Conferences: $5,000  

4. Large Booth at IT 360 Show
5. Participating with career Fair ad conferences

6. Partnering with AIC, CTN and other associations
7. We are continuing with the same Board ( our corporate members are automatically member of the Board) and volunteers but we need more.

8. Looking for a home for our Library for Computer Books and Software

9. New Address: Chelsea Shop, 386 Huron St , Toronto

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