he associations' events are listed in the Trade Show directory available on The Green Sheet Online (www.greensheet.com). Additional information on the meetings - such as agendas and direct links for registration and hotels, when available - also are on our Web site. If you know of an association that is not listed or if you have a question you would like posted to the associations, please write to me at julie@greensheet.com.

National and Multinational Associations

Electronic Transactions Association

1101 16th Street NW

4th floor

Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 800-695-5509

Fax: 202-828-2639

www.electran.org

Call for Committee Volunteers

ETA President-Elect Mary Dees will work with her Committee Chairs to appoint volunteers to the various committees for fiscal year 2003-04. If you would like to volunteer to work on one or more of the ETA committees, go to the Web site, Members Only area, and click on "Join a Committee."

Mission Statement of ETA Committees

The overall Mission Statement of all ETA committees is to brainstorm and exchange ideas relevant to their committee, create and execute action plans to address those ideas, and provide ideas of member interest or timeliness to the Program Planning Chair (for break-out topics at ETA conventions), to the Editorial Chair (for Transaction Trend article ideas), and to the Education Chair (for ETA University curriculum subject matter).

· · List of ETA committees

Awards & Recognition

The Awards & Recognition Committee shall be responsible for the identification, recommendation and implementation of special awards and recognition programs as warranted for outstanding member service or performance. Members shall be responsible for defining criteria for award category, selection and recognition.

Editorial Advisory Committee

The Editorial Advisory Committee shall have input to the editor on policies and procedures to include timelines for publication, guidelines for advertising and advertising policy, and recommended advertising prices. The committee shall identify resources, determine and solicit articles, identify industry experts and may review content of ETA publications and the ETA Web site. In addition, the committee may advise on marketing, public relations and communications matters.

Education Committee

The Education Committee shall be responsible for identifying, developing and reviewing program content for seminars, training sessions, workshops and ETA University curriculum. The committee shall also develop and review all certification programs offered by the ETA University. In addition, the committee shall recommend locations and access methods for all educational forums, to include the University.

Emerging Markets Committee

The Emerging Markets Committee shall be responsible for identifying key emerging markets and their potential opportunity or risk for the association and recommending information forums to disseminate these new markets. This committee shall serve as liaison to the technology committee in identifying key trends and technical impact to the association.

Exhibitor Advisory Committee

The Exhibitor Advisory Committee shall serve as a liaison and communications conduit between the exhibitors and the ETA board and staff. The committee shall be responsible for identifying and promoting successful exhibits and programs relating to the policies and standards for exhibiting at an ETA event. The committee shall also perform evaluations from both the exhibitors and the ETA Board at each ETA event and make recommendations for improvement or change of policy.

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee shall be responsible for identifying, communicating and recommending to the board ETA's position statement to government-related issues concerning the electronic payment industry. The committee shall monitor state and national regulatory and legislative bodies regarding rules, regulations and changes to legislation that may impact the industry and to disseminate such information to the members.

Industry Relations Committee

The Industry Relations Committee shall be responsible for identifying, communicating and recommending to the board ETA's position statement to industry-related issues concerning the electronic payment industry. It shall also be responsible for developing an annual plan designed to maximize the communication, influence and advocacy of ETA to the card companies. The annual plan shall include meetings with each of the card companies and a listing of promotional events and other appropriate activities that should gain media attention and interest.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for identifying and soliciting potential ETA members, actively promoting ETA's value to its members, and ETA's objectives, and for developing policies and promotional campaigns that encourage and sustain membership in the Association. The committee shall also research and recommend value-added member services to the board.

Presidential Advisory Council

The Presidential Advisory Council is appointed by the current President and is responsible for participating in the President's request for advice with regard to matters in front of the board of directors.

Program Planning Committee

The Program Planning Committee shall be responsible for evaluating and providing program content and speakers for the annual and midyear Association Meetings. This ccommittee shall also research, evaluate and recommend keynote speakers and any related entertainment or content for general sessions. This committee shall develop and maintain a speakers profile and summary guide for reference in future planning meetings.

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee shall have responsibility for identifying and communicating technology-related issues to the membership. The committee shall position the ETA as an incubator of new technology addressing the need for comprehensive, concise and clear information related to new products and services. In addition, the committee shall develop the appropriate forum whereby ideas can be exchanged among members.

Ad Hoc Committees

The following ad hoc committees will be continued through the 2003-2004 fiscal year:

Best Practices

The Ad Hoc Committee on Best Practices shall develop industry best practices communications and white papers on applicable subjects. The committee may explore the development of a Code of Ethics that members would sign off on and adhere to as well as a clearinghouse to monitor merchant complaints.

Bylaws Review

The Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws shall have the responsibility of reviewing the current bylaws and making recommended revisions in conjunction with staff and legal counsel.

Internet

The Ad Hoc Committee on Internet shall have the responsibility for embracing this fastest-growing segment of our industry and tracking, researching and communicating Internet-related issues as well as trends for products and services. In addition, this committee shall evaluate and make the membership aware of any impact and programs concerning the international usage of the Internet.

ISO Advisory

The Ad Hoc Committee for ISO Advisory shall be responsible for identifying and communicating issues that reflect the smaller ISOs and recommending programs that benefit these ISOs. The committee shall keep ETA focused on the needs of the small ISOs and provide input and directions on ideas and subject matter that needs to be addressed through research, articles or education.

Nominating Procedures Review Committee

The Ad Hoc Committee on Nominating Procedures Review shall be responsible for reviewing the current Nominating Committee procedures, identifying any issues with regard to these procedures so that they are fair to all individuals seeking a position on the ETA Board, and communicating their recommendations for a new set of Nominating Committee guidelines to the ETA Board of Directors.

Financial Women International, Inc.

200 North Glebe Rd., Suite 820

Arlington, VA 22203-3728

Phone: 703-807-2007

Fax: 703-807-0111

www.fwi.org

Next Event

FWI's 81st Annual Conference

September 6-9, 2003

Honolulu

Brochure and registration available online:

www.fwifoundation.org/81stconference.htm

Regional meetings and chapter organizations:

www.fwi.org/newevents/calendar.htm

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)

One Thomas Circle NW, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-659-8111

E-mail: info@icba.org

www.icba.org

ICBA (formerly the Independent Bankers Association of America) is the trade association for community banks in the U.S. The following information was available on the association's Web site as of May 20, 2003.

Mission Statement

"The ICBA is dedicated exclusively to enhancing the franchise value of the nation's community banks for the benefit of consumers, small business and family farms nationwide.

"The ICBA improves the profitability of community banks and other community financial institutions by providing improved access to high-quality products and services."

Membership information and a list of affiliated state associations are available online at the Web site noted above.

ICRDA/SDA-The Association for POS Systems Dealers

(Independent Cash Register Dealers Association/Systems Dealers Association)

1900 Cross Beam Dr.

Charlotte, NC 28217

Phone: 704-537-3124

Fax: 704-357-3127

E-mail: info@ircda.org

www.icrda.org

This association has several membership levels available. Membership information, future events, publications and directories are available on the Web site.

Next Event

Focus Advantage 2003

July 27-30, 2003

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Registration, exhibit information and sponsorship opportunities available online at the Web site listed above.

NACHA¤The Electronic Payments Association

13665 Dulles Technology Dr., Suite 300

Herndon, VA 20171

Phone: 703-561-1100

www.nacha.org

The association has several membership programs, which are explained in detail on the Web site. Membership is available to the Electronic Check Council, Council for Electronic Billing and Payment, EBS Council, Global Payments Forum and Internet Council. An Affiliate Membership program is also available; this appears to be most appropriate for Merchant Level Salespersons to consider.

NACHA has a robust program of educational seminars and meetings throughout the year. Information and registration is available online at the Web site noted above.

Western Payments Alliance (WesPay)

100 Bush Street, Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 415-433-1230

Fax: 415-433-1370

www.wespay.org

Next Event

Payments Symposium 2003

September 28-30

The Palace Hotel, San Francisco

Registration available online at Web site listed above

Regional Associations

Midwest Acquirers Association

c/o Jim McCormick, General Credit Forms, Inc.

3595 Rider Trail South

Earth City, MO, 63045

jimmccormick@gcfinc.com

Fax: 815-577-1402

www.midwestacquirers.com (under construction at press time)

Next Event

1st Annual Meeting

July 30-August 1, 2003

Hotel Allegro

171 West Randolph St., Chicago

Registration information: Jim McCormick

Northeast Acquirers Association

11 Westman Street

Somersworth, NH 03878

Phone: 603-692-2408

Fax: 603-692-2384

www.northeastacquirers.com

Next Event

Summer Seminar & Golf Outing

June 11 & 12, 2003

Tropicana Casino & Resort

Atlantic City, NJ

Registration & Information available online at the Web site noted above.

Walk-in registration available

$150 attendee fee for entire seminar

Southeast Acquirers Association

c/o John McCormick, General Credit Forms, Inc.

3595 Rider Trail South

Earth City, MO 63045

jmccormick@gcfinc.com

Fax: 815-577-1402

Next Event

3rd Annual Meeting

October 8-9, 2003

The Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

Phone: 407-996-9840

Fax: 407-996-2659

Registration information: John McCormick, 800-325-1158

For more details on future trade association events, see GS issue 03:05:01 or go to www.greensheet.com/tradeshows.htm