Q. Can other qualified people from my company join as well?
A. Yes, but they have to submit an application and be presented to the membership for a vote.

Q. What does the process of induction involve?
A. At your induction, you will be given your FISMC badge, FISMC pin and pen, and a copy of that year’s Club Roster. We will also ask you to tell us something about you and your company so that we may get to know you better.

Q. I travel frequently. Are there a required number of events that I must attend?
A. We all understand that our jobs come first and there are no attendance requirements during the year. However, if you don’t attend events you won’t reap the maximum benefits the Club has to offer.

Q. What is the best way to get involved?
A. Go to our website and look at the list of Committees. Decide where you would best serve the Club and volunteer by contacting the Chair or Vice Chair of that Committee.

Q. What are the FISMC “Exclusive” events?
A. During the year we will have at least one event where we will honor a retailer that is “exclusive” to FSIMC members in good standing and one special guest. These are more intimate affairs, which is why we restrict attendance to a member and a guest. The retailer invites individuals from their senior management, so it is an excellent opportunity to socialize with our accounts top management.

Q. How does one serve on the Board or as an Officer?
A. Board members are selected by the Nominating Committee. Selection is based on how active a member is on event attendance and/or Committee participation, as well as how the member interacts within the membership. Nomination to the Board is a two-year term, with monthly Board Meeting on the first Monday of the month. If selected to be an Officer, this is a five year process serving as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, President, and then Immediate Past President of the Club.

Q. Who is on the Nominating Committee?
A. The Nominating Committee consists of the three most recent Past Presidents. The most recent Past President (the Immediate Past President) acts as Chairperson.