IABC-LI is part of an international association of about 16,000 professionals in 100 countries. One of the great things about this is the ability to find people in other places from whom you can learn and share.

To connect with other IABC members worldwide, use MemberSearch, the online directory of IABC members. This easy-to-use e-directory of IABC members allows you to search by numerous parameters (e.g., industry, job function, geography), and contact those members directly for advice, mentoring, new ideas, fresh insights and problem-solving.

MemberSearch is easy to use. Simply:

• Go to http://www.iabc.com
• Click on Members Only.
• Enter your Member ID and password. (If you are not currently registered, do so!) Click on Login.
• Click on Search for Members in the left-hand column.
• Choose a Quick or an Advanced search by clicking on the tab you prefer. Advanced search allows you to search on multiple parameters.
• Select the criteria on which you want to search.
• Click Submit Criteria.

You will be presented with a list of members that meets your search criteria, as well as their contact information.

I tried this in planning a trip to Eastern Europe next month, and I have arranged to meet a couple of IABC members in Warsaw...how cool is that?!