Division Interaction and Affairs

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Mission

The mission of the Division Interaction and Affairs Committee is to reinforce the relationship between the IAI and the chartered divisions worldwide by promoting engagement, communication, cooperation, and mutual support.


About

The Division Interaction and Affairs Committee is chaired by the IAI Division Representative and was born out of a need for assistance with supporting the chartered divisions at the necessary level. 
 
Committee Chair, Kelly Ayers iaidivisionrep@gmail.com
  • International Divisions: China, Central America, Colombia, European, Korea, Quebec, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago
 

Members:

Jason Cole
  • Utah, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa
Rebecca Heinrich
  • North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Connecticut
Kelly Deal
  • Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, New England
Michelle Podhirny
  • Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Florida
Mallory McCormick
  • Chesapeake Bay, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey
Stephanie Shappee
  • Pacific Northwest, California, Arizona, Minnesota
Kasey Gizler - Ad hoc
  • Pennsylvania, New York

Each member has divisions with whom they work to serve as a liaison to the IAI. Please reach out to the Chair if you do not know who your liaison is or if you have any other questions or recommendations. Please continue to check this site for updates!









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Funding Assistance

The Division Interaction and Affairs Committee is working to financially support the divisions who need it most. If your division would like to be considered, please complete the attached application form, and return to IAI COO, Glen Calhoun
 
Assistance for 50-, 75-, and 100-year anniversary celebrations do not need an application. Contact Glen Calhoun for information if you are celebrating any of these milestones.
 
Divisions will only be awarded once per year. 

Download the 2026 Application for Funding 

 

2025 Donations Awarded to:

  • Chesapeake Bay Division
  • Mississippi
  • New Jersey
  • Texas
  • Ohio
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Iowa
  • Georgia
  • Rocky Mountain - Committee representative travel supported
  • Illinois - Committee representative travel supported


Interested in Having an Exhibit Table During the Conference?

The table is free; however any needed internet or electricity will be charged. For additional information about costs and sign up, please contact the Exhibitor/Sponsor Planner, Bill Schade at exhibits@theiai.org


Interested in Hosting the IAI’S Annual Educational Conference?

To learn more go to:  https://www.theiai.org/docs/Annual_IAI_International_Educational_ConferenceR.pdf


Need Guidance on How to Plan a Joint Conference?

Read Here!!