Frequently Asked Questions
Following are Frequently Asked Questions about the ISGB.
Online Access
Q. Why can't I log in?
A. It depends on where you are trying to log into - the forum or the directory. Double check to make sure that you are using the correct login username and password (it's easy to login to the forum using the directory username and password or vice versa). You may also want to check your browser/security settings, e.g., your pop up blocker can prevent the membership renewal process from working properly.
Q. How many usernames and passwords do I need to access the various areas of the ISGB?
A. Two. (Your username and password may be different for each.)
Forum (For access to the Members Only area, please contact webmaster @ isgb.org (remove spaces) to be granted access to official ISGB business and discussions. You will need to provide your ISGB membership number, your first and last name as well as your forum username so that your info can be researched.)
Online Membership Directory (this is where you can modify the information you want displayed about you in the Directory as well).
Q. I do not have access to the Members Only area of the ISGB Forum, what do I do?
A. Contact our Webmaster at webmaster @ isgb.org (remove spaces) with the following information: - your ISGB membership number - your first and last name - your user name on the ISGB forum
Q. I don't know how to update my member profile, please provide step-by-step procedures
A.
1. Go to the ISGB website. http://www.isgb.org/
2. In the left column, choose Members Only Directory and Log in using your username and password (see above if you do not have your username and password).
3. Under Membership Home, choose My Profile.
4. In your profile, choose Edit in the top right corner.
5. Once your changes are made, select Save.
6. Log out of the ISGB website.
Note: Names of all members will show in the Directory and cannot be hidden.
Q. What am I not allowed to post on the ISGB site?
A. Please refer to the rules of the ISGB forum to see what content isn’t allowed: http://www.isgb.org/forum/faq.php?s=41b350c8d7444882788c650b88adb939
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Membership New/Renew
Q. What region do I belong to?
A. Please refer to: http://isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html
East Central Region - Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee
Mid-Atlantic Region - Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC
North Region - Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin
Northeast Region - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Northwest Region - Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
South Region - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
Southeast Region - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina
Southwest Region - Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
West Region - California, Hawaii
West Central Region - Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
Canada Region
International
Q. Who is my Regional Director?
A. Remove the spaces in these email addresses when emailing your Regional Director.
East Central Region - Angie Ramey, eastcentral @ isgb.org
Mid-Atlantic Region - TBD, midatlantic @ isgb.org
North Region - Annemarie Herrlich, north @ isgb.org
Northeast Region – Jan Keady, northeast @ isgb.org
Northwest Region – Laura Bowker, northwest @ isgb.org
South Region - Nina "Sam" Hibler, south @ isgb.org
Southeast Region - Gerry White, southwest @ isgb.org
Southwest Region - Diane Sepanski, southwest @ isgb.org
West Region - Jim Kervin, west @ isgb.org
West Central Region – Jennifer Bull, westcentral @ isgb.org
Canada Region - Amy Waldman-Smith, canada @ isgb.org
International – Liz DeLuca, international @ isgb.org
Q. What is my ISGB membership number?
A. Members can find their membership number in their Membership Directory profile. (If you have forgotten your credentials for this area or have misplaced the email sent out several months ago, please contact membership @ isgb.org (remove spaces) for a reminder. You will need to provide your ISGB membership number, your first and last name so that your info can be researched.) You may also contact your regional director for your ISGB membership number.
Q. What is the ISGB membership year?
A. ISGB membership runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 of each year. We do not prorate for members that join late in the year.
Q. What are the benefits?
A. Please refer to - www.isgb.org/isgb-benefits/31-isgbmembership/44-isgb-membershiplevels.html
Q. How does the ISGB help promote my business?
A. If you are a Professional or Corporate Level member, you have these added benefits:
Professional Level, $100
If you are a full time beadmaker, teach beadmaking, or sell your beads at least occasionally, this level is for you. In addition to all the benefits of the Individual Level, you will receive:
- Eligible to apply for a ProPay account
- Post classes and shows on the ISGB forum
- Link from the ISGB Website to your own
- Special Professional Level listing in the online Membership Directory
- For those who teach, eligible to list contact information in Instructors Listing
- For those who've taken Instructors Seminars, access to Instructors Only Forum on the ISGB Website
Corporate Level, $250 If you are a business with glass beadmaking customers and products other than handmade glass beads, this is the place to market your company.
You will have the same benefits as Individual and Professional Level members plus:
- A Suppliers link from the ISGB Website
- Discounted booth fees in the Technical Vendor area of The Gathering
- National referral listing
- Special Corporate Level listing in the online Membership Directory
- Additional copies of The Glass Bead Magazine for distribution
- Sponsorship and Marketing opportunities
Q. How do I renew my ISGB membership?
A. Online at the ISGB website, http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/prelogin.do?orgId=isgb&destination=ContactPreferences. (If you have forgotten your credentials for this area or have misplaced the email sent out several months ago, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a reminder. You will need to provide your ISGB membership number, your first and last name so that your info can be researched.)
Q. How do I change my membership password?
A. Log in to the Membership Directory > My Profile > Edit (Upper Right Hand Corner) > Enter Desired Password In Password Box> Save (Bottom Right Hand Corner)
Q. Will I receive a reminder when my membership needs to be renewed and will it be by email, regular mail or by telephone?
A. Reminders are sent by email unless a member has notified us that they prefer to receive correspondence by mail.
Q. I cannot login to renew my membership, what do I do?
A. Contact your regional director: http://www.isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html (see questions under Membership for a list of regional directors, the areas they cover and their email addresses)
Q. Do I need to be an ISGB member to join an ISGB sanctioned chapter?
A. No
Q. Where do I renew my membership?
A. ISGB home page > Become a Member > log in and click on renew
Q. Where do I find the regional pages?
A. ISGB home page > Your ISGB > Regional Information > click on your region.
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Members
Q. What is my ISGB membership number?
A. Your membership number is on your profile in the Membership Directory on isgb.org. If you can't access the website, contact your regional director: http://www.isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html (see questions under Membership for a list of regional directors, the areas they cover and their email addresses) In addition to contacting your Regional Director, you may also log in to the ISGB Website, go to My Profile, and your Member ID is one of the line items. If you have forgotten your credentials for this area or have misplaced the email sent out several months ago, please contact membership @ isgb.org (remove spaces) for a reminder. You will need to provide your ISGB membership number, your first and last name so that your info can be researched.
Q. Who is my ISGB contact?
A. Contact your regional director: http://www.isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html (see questions under Membership for a list of regional directors, the areas they cover and their email addresses)
Q. Where can I find information on my region?
A. ISGB home page > Your ISGB > Regional Information > click on your region. http://www.isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html You may also contact your regional director (see questions under Membership for a list of regional directors, the areas they cover and their email addresses
Q. Where can I access my membership information to update my address, phone number, email, etc?
A. From http://www.isgb.org go to the membership info section. Select the link to Members Only Directory, and log in. Once you’ve logged in to the directory select My Profile and update your profile information.
Q. I'm not getting the monthly email? Who do I contact?
A. Contact your regional director: http://www.isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html (see questions under Membership for a list of regional directors, the areas they cover and their email addresses)
Q. How do I change my password?
A. ISGB home page > Member Directory > log in > My Profile > Edit…type in new password….Save
Q. I don’t want to show my phone number/street address/etc. on my Member Directory profile. How can I keep that info private?
A. Go to - ISGB home page > Member Directory > log in > My Profile
Add a check mark in front of the personal data that you wish to keep private. Please do NOT make your name private. This could prevent us from finding your info for important mailings such as the Glass Bead or Bead Release
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Glass Bead Magazine and Bead Release Newsletter
Q. What is the difference between the Glass Bead printed publication and the Bead Release eNewsletter?
A. The "Glass Bead" is a printed quarterly publication of the ISGB that includes educational, artistic, professional, and technical information for beadmakers, special announcements and calls for entries, news and reports from the ISGB Board of Directors, glass beadmaking news and events in each region, and advertising from vendors serving the community of glass beadmakers. (This text is directly from the ISGB website.) The "Bead Release" is a monthly eNewsletter that highlights local events and achievements by ISGB members per region. Members are encouraged to submit updates to their Regional Directors by the 15th of each month.
Q. I am not getting the Glass Bead magazine, what do I do?
A. Contact the ISGB office, admin @ isgb.org (remove spaces)
Q. How does someone get to be the featured artist for the Glass Bead magazine?
A. The featured artist for the "Artist's Spotlight" in the Glass Bead is chosen by author Marcy Lamberson, with input from the ISGB Board and editors of the Glass Bead. Many factors are considered when choosing a featured artist. The list includes, but is not limited to, the artist's unique style, composition, and technique, his/her ability to adhere to deadlines and image requirements as well as current ISGB membership. The author also tries to coordinate a featured artist with a particular Glass Bead edition. For example, an artist who is featured at the Gathering might be chosen to be in the "Artist's Spotlight" for the Gathering issue of the Glass Bead. The author also considers variety between geographic locations, glass styles and other factors when choosing an artist.
Q. Where would I find the specs on sending a photo for Eye Candy, the member show case?
A. High resolution image(s) with minimum resolution of 300 dpi and minimum dimension of 3" x 3" in a CD, along with the following information: - name - contact phone or email - location - title of the piece - type of glass used - size of bead or jewelry - other materials or techniques used - description and/or inspiration - photo credit For mailing address and more information, please visit the Publication section on the ISGB website: http://www.isgb.org/isgb-publication/71-eye-candy-the-member-showcase.html
Q. Are past copies of the Glass Bead magazine available for purchased by current members?
A. Yes, past issues of the Glass Bead are available for purchase. Anyone wishing to purchase back issues should just contact the office to see if we have it in stock, either by calling the office at 614-222-2243 or admin @ isgb.org (remove spaces) Limited quantities only
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Regional Information - Local Chapters, Teachers, etc.
Q. Where can I find local chapters or teachers in my area?
A. http://ww.isgb.org, click on "Your ISGB" on the front page and then select "Regional Information" (also http://www.isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html) You can also find teachers listed by state under Education—Instructor Listing.
Q. I might be interested in the Regional Director position for my area. What are the responsibilities and commitment?
A. Copies of the Regional Director manual are available from the Director of Membership - membership @ isgb.org (remove spaces
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ISGB Events - The Gathering
Q. Does the ISGB subsidize its attendees?
A. http://www.isgb.org/gathering/111-2010-gathering-scholarship.html
Q. What local licenses will I need to sell at the Bead Bazaar?
A. Each city/state will probably require sales tax collection. There is usually a discussion on the Forum about what is required and how to go about getting it. Annually, around the time of the Gathering, the Director of Finance will publish information on the forum.
Q. Where can I find a roommate?
A. On the ISGB forum, there is a dedicated area for talking about roommates under the Gathering section.
Q. What do I bring to win prizes or donate beads or be a bigger part of the Gathering?
A. Please refer to the Gathering booklet for more information. http://www.isgb.org/gathering.html
Q. What is the First Time Attendee Meeting?
A. Meet new and experienced attendees at a one-hour session. Tips will be given on making the most of your time at the Gathering, including an overview of your conference package, the facility layout, the Commercial and Technical Vendor area, food events, The Bead Bazaar, Silent Auction, Live Auction, the Gallery Tour, torch events and nearby activities.
Q. Why should I go to a Gathering?
A. Rich educational opportunity, meet fellow beadmakers, meet your Regional Directors and Board of Directors, see vendor offerings first hand, and amazing presentations by renowned artists, as well as opportunity to expand your skill set by taking a class.
Q. How do I sell at the Bead Bazaar?
A. You sign up for a table (or shared table) when you submit your registration. (Eligibility rules and standards are listed on the registration booklet.) - You must be a conference registrant and be present at the Bazaar. - Exhibitors must make all beads sold at the table. No reps and no sub-letting of space to fellow bead makers. - All Bazaar participants are asked to donate a bead(s) or bead related item(s) to the Silent Auction at check-in. For the current fees and more information, please refer to the Gathering booklet. http://www.isgb.org/gathering.html
Q. I am not an American citizen, how do I sell at the Bead Bazaar?
A. Please contact the home office at admin @ isgb.org (remove spaces) for more information.
Q. Why should I attend the Gathering Banquet?
A. The banquet offers a chance to relax and enjoy a meal with old and new glass friends while hearing special announcements such as the Hall of Flame Award presentation. Immediately following the meal is the much-anticipated Live Auction so you’ll be sure to have the best seat in the house!
Q. How can I volunteer?
A. There is a check off for volunteering when you register for Gathering. You will be contacted as Gathering gets closer! Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet other ISGB members and be an integral, important part of Gathering! We thank you in advance!
Q. Can I apply for a Gathering Scholarship without being an ISGB Member?
A. Applicants must be a current ISGB member. For information, visit the Gathering section on the website.
Q. Am I eligible for a scholarship? What do I need to do?
A. Each scholarship award consists of a waived conference fee, one night’s hotel lodging, and $100 travel stipend. The International Scholarship provides a waived conference fee, one night’s hotel lodging, and a $500 stipend to help offset international travel expenses. Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the conference; however, all stipends are presented at the Gathering and are not distributed before. A member may receive only one ISGB scholarship in his or her lifetime. All Scholarships have the same application criteria. Applicants MUST submit an Artist Statement, which should also include their vision and inspiration in addition to a one-page essay explaining how they expect to benefit from attending the Gathering and what they hope to return to the bead making community from their experience at the Gathering. Three (3) images of your work submitted to admin @ isgb.org (remove spaces). Label each image in numerical order with last name: - example (01_Smith.jpg) etc. Images must be in .jpg Format. Each image maximum 1000 pixels any direction, and maximum 1MB Three letters of recommendation must accompany the application. The recipient MUST donate one bead to the Silent Auction. Recipients MUST attend the entire Gathering (Thursday AM-Sunday PM) and volunteer at least 8 hours. Recipients MUST attend the General Meeting on Thursday. A completed Gathering Registration form with optional event and workshop requests and any payment needed to cover those requests must be sent once the scholarship is awarded to the Gathering registrar. In the event that the recipient does not fulfill their obligation, ISGB will revoke the scholarship award and stipend. Each recipient is required to write and submit a short article (500 words maximum) for The Glass Bead Fall issue on his or her Gathering experience.
Q. I'd like to present/teach. What do I need to do?
A. Artists and classes are selected and presented on a very limited basis and the process is only offered during a specified time of the year. Currently the link is http://www.isgb.org/gathering/130-2011-call-for-proposals.html
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ISGB Events
Q. What is Convergence?
A. Convergence II is a traveling juried show that will feature functional, wearable jewelry showcasing the use of handmade glass beads designed for an imaginary or historic figure made by a solo artist or in collaboration with one or more partners. Our mission is to once again showcase how handmade glass beads are incorporated into exhibition-quality jewelry, to develop a purchase-on-demand ISGB catalog of the exhibition pieces, and to publish selected jewelry with tutorials in various glass-related publications. The exhibition will open in Rochester, NY at the 18th Annual Gathering. From there, Convergence II will travel to several different locations over the next twelve (12) months. In June 2011, Convergence II will be on display at the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee and it will close in Ohio in July 2011. Convergence is not a permanent exhibition.
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Local Chapters
Q. Are there guidelines established to create a new ISGB sanctioned chapter? Do we need a minimum number of members, elected officers, mission statement, dues, etc?
A. Please contact your Regional Director http://isgb.org/isgb-yourisgb/regional-information.html
Q. What are the benefits of being a member of a local chapter?
A. A local chapter receives initial seed money from ISGB and is recognized by ISGB.
Q. Can a local chapter be part of my business?
A. No
Q. What do I need to know to teach a class?
A. All of the ISGB Recommended Teaching Standards can be found on the following page. To those who have taken the ISGB Instructors Seminar courses. http://www.isgb.org/isgb-education1/69-isgb-teaching.html
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Business Information
Q. Where can I find information about educating customers on handcrafted lampworked beads versus factory produced imported ones?
A. (link to purchase pamphlets) http://www.isgb.org/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21
Q. I want to take my bead making hobby and make it a business. Where do I start?
A. As a starting suggestion, you may want to visit: http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
Q. How to I write a business plan?
A. As a starting suggestion, you may want to visit: http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplan...lan/index.html
Q. How do I apply for an LLC, Trademark, copyright, patent, logo etc?
A. As a starting suggestion, you may want to visit: http://www.uspto.gov/
Q. What licenses, etc. do I need from the government?
A. (DBA, EIN, resale license, city license) A- As a starting suggestion, you may want to visit: http://www.businessnameusa.com/info.htm
Q. Are there federal grants available for artists and women?
A. As a starting suggestion, you may want to visit: http://www.federalgrantswire.com/art...al-grants.html
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