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The IASB Nominating Committee has Nominated Duane Ward as President Elect

Indianapolis, IN Ð February 18, 2008 Ð The International Association of Speakers BureausÕ (IASB) Nominating Committee has nominated Duane Ward for President Elect. Duane will assume the office of President at the Annual Convention in April 2009. Duane Ward is the owner of Premiere Speakers Bureau in Franklin, Tennessee. Currently, Duane is serving as the Secretary/Treasurer for IASB.

Also nominated for an IASB office is Kiela Hine of Convention Connection in Malibu, California. Kiela has been nominated for Secretary/Treasurer of IASB. Currently, Kiela serves on the IASB Board of Governors and will assume her new position at the April 2008 Annual Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

About IASB

The International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) is the trade association for speakers bureaus, speaker agencies and speaker management companies. Member bureaus may be found in Australia, Canada, Colombia, England, Germany, Mexico, The Netherland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Singapore, Brazil, France, Portugal and New Zealand as well as in the United States. IASB was founded in 1986. Member bureaus subscribe to a Code of Ethics, take part in on-going professional development and adhere to a high level of professional standards. More information about IASB may be found at www.iasbweb.org.