It almost seems passé to be talking about the new year, but in reality, we’re only two weeks in. So, there’s still time to resolve for the next 50 weeks to be as formative as they are fulfilling.

One of the commitments we encourage you to make is to get more involved with IHAF in 2019. Our member community is rich with content and connections, so, use it as a way to network with one another. Swap stories. Schedule field trips. Get to know people who have walked in your shoes. Your membership with IHAF is an open door to a multitude of opportunities in the new year.

To start, you’ll want to attend this week’s webinar—Optimizing Your Membership. Whether you’ve been a member for five years, five days or are just thinking of joining, this complimentary one-hour walk-through covers the full suite of benefits IHAF provides. Think of it as a personal training session to help you get the most out of your membership in the new year. To attend, simply register online.

Another opportunity on deck is the acclaimed IHAF Leadership Summit—hosted by McDonald’s on April 11 at their brand-new corporate headquarters in Chicago. This executive-level event isn’t offered every year, so it truly is a unique chance to network and learn from today’s corporate and creative pace setters.

Be sure to take advantage of the IHAF Performance Evaluator this year, too. Our customizable, online survey enables you to measure your team’s effectiveness as a marketing communications solutions provider to the businesses you support. The Performance Evaluator is free for IHAF members to use as many times as you want—and its comparable to survey tools that cost thousands in the marketplace.

IHAF was formed to provide in-house agencies with opportunities to connect and learn from each other. What emerged was not only a forum for networking, but an incomparable peer community. As the leading association for in-house advertising, marketing and creative organizations, IHAF is like no other. Spend time with us in 2019 and make it a year like no other for you and your team. Join us!