Indiana Accreditation Program for Chamber of Commerce Executives
ICEA AE
First-Time Application
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organization:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State:____________________________________________________________________ Zip:_________________
Telephone:___________________________E-mail:_________________________________________________________
History of employment in the chamber of commerce:
Dates of Employment Chamber Position
Number of years of chamber employment:___________
1. Year Completed US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management program _______________. Proof of designation required.
Maximum of 12 points.
1. Points__
(Max. 12 pts.)
2. Indicate dates of attendance at a minimum of three ICEA conferences or workshops over a minimum five-year period. Maximum of 20 points @ 2 points for each conference.
Year(s) ICEA Annual Meeting/Winter Conference
Year(s) _________________ ICEA Summer Conference
Year(s) ICEA Regional Workshop
2. Points
(Max. 20 pts.)
3. Indicate dates of attendance at related professional conferences/meetings.
Maximum of 16 points @ 2 points for each conference/meeting.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce regional conference
State Chamber of Commerce conference/seminars
ACCE annual conference
Other (must be approved by ICEA Review Committee)
3. Points
(Max. 16 pts.)
4. List your involvement and role in state or national leadership.
Maximum of 12 points @ 2 points for each role.
4. Points___
(Max. 12 pts.)
5. List your involvement and role in local leadership.
Maximum of 8 points @ 2 points for each role.
5. Points______
(Max. 8 pts.)
6. Complete and attach an essay of 250 words (or less) describing your philosophy and or, experience in chamber management.
Maximum of 6 points.
6. Points___
(Max. 6 pts.)
7. Completion date of Hoosier Academy (Copy of certification required)___________
Maximum of 6 point.
7. Points___
(Max. 6pts.)
8. Proof of ICEA designated [CP] Certified Professional
Maximum of 8 points.
8. Points___
(Max. 8 pts.)
9. Point credits for equivalent experience as senior business and/or non-profit management can be awarded at the discretion of the Accreditation Review Committee.
Each year of business/non-profit management experience may earn 1 point.
9. Points___
Total points items 1 - 9 (to be calculated by Review Committee):_________________ Minimum of 55
NOTE: Points earned in items 1 - 8 must have been accomplished in the five years immediately prior to application.
10. Attach a letter of recommendation from your chief elected officer.
11. Enclose check payable to ICEA for $50 application fee, which includes a non-refundable $10 processing fee.
Signature: Title: Date:
Enclose non-refundable application fee check payable to ICEA for $35 and mail completed application to:
Indiana Chamber Executive Association
Attn: Shelli Williams, President
P.O. Box 377
Hanover, IN 47243
Telephone: 812-265-9488
e-mail: info@iceaonline.com
