From our Chapter President...

September 2010
 

Summer is winding down, the kids are heading back to school, and it’s time to kick off another ISACA season. The season’s first CPE session is on September 9th at Confluence Park, but the 2010-2011 year actually began on June 1st with an evening at Huntington Park to watch the Clippers deliver a game-winning double in the last inning to beat the Louisville Bats, 4-3. It was a great night for a ball game and one of our best attended social events in recent years. The June Board meeting marked the installation of this season’s officers and board members. Your Chapter’s officers, board members and committee chairpersons have had a busy summer, working hard on your behalf. We met each month over the summer break to lay the foundation for a successful upcoming year – approving the budget, arranging speakers and meeting locations, and planning for educational seminars and social events. Our chapter, like many professional associations, depends on the efforts of volunteers to run effectively. On behalf of our 390-person Chapter membership, I would like to commend each officer, board member, and committee member for your time, efforts, and results – thank you! The goal of the Board is to provide our membership with quality continuing education and professional networking opportunities. We are hosting a Securing and Auditing Virtualized

Environments training opportunity on September 27th and 28th, and just recently hosted a summer golf outing. The last couple of years have not been the easiest for many of our membership. We all know someone who has been adversely affected by the down turn in the economy. That is why now is the right time to take advantage of local, cost effective, training opportunities and professional networking events. It is up to each of us to take the initiative to keep our continuing professional education requirements and certifications current, to keep our skills sharp, and to strengthen our professional networks. Don’t miss out - be sure to check out educational and social events, as well as local job opportunities listed on the Chapter website - www.isaca-centralohio.org. If you have any feedback or have any comments, or if you are interested in getting involved with the Chapter, contact myself or one of your Officers or Board Members.


Michael Kirk
President, ISACA Central Ohio Chapter.