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Happy Holidays from WSAE and the WSAE staff!
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Focus on membership with Jay Karen, CEO of National Golf Course Owners Association. Gather insights with
The Membership Buffet
in Madison and dive deep into recruitment and retention in Milwaukee the following morning. Can't make it both days? One-day registration is available - just choose your preferred date/location during the registration process. Read on for more information about each day:
Madison
The Membership Buffet
Tuesday, February 21, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM CT
Want a slice of the best recruitment and retention practices? How about a scoop of pricing strategies? A side dish of effective marketing and storytelling? And a helping of value proposition analysis? Come get it all at the Membership Buffet, because we know membership operations involves the greatest variety of skills, strategies and tactics.
Milwaukee
Best Practices in Recruitment and Retention
Wednesday, February 22, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Sometimes effective membership recruitmen
t and retention come from the alignment of vision, strategy and action. And sometimes it comes from good ole blocking and tackling and solid implementation of the tactical stuff. Let's dive deep into the elements that make for effective recruitment and retention practices - both strategic and tactical. The goal is to discover new ways capture and keep members.
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Check out WSAE's great new promotional video
Have you seen this fantastic video put together by WSAE member, Ann Nelson and Life Messages Media? Thank you to Michael Theo, Michelle Vetterkind, Barb Kachelski, Aaron Manogue, Emily Viles, Marin Medema and Brian Hutchings for participating.
Please share with your connections and colleagues and encourage them to join!
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Renew your membership for 2017 today!
2017 WSAE membership dues renewals are open-
log in today
, make your payment and check this item off your to-do list! Need some reminders of why WSAE is so great? Check out our new video!
Meanwhile, we are busy planning for the year ahead: finalizing details for the 2017 Spring Outing, working with members and industry experts on exciting new
webinar topics
, planning quarterly educational events with exciting speakers sharing the latest trends in our industry and collaborating with our
task forces
to advance the mission of WSAE.
If you have any questions about your renewal, please
email our staff
or call the office at 608-310-7850.
Please keep in mind the group membership option. We are happy to discuss the structure and additional benefits for your organization.
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2017 sponsorships available
WSAE
is once again making it easy for you to enjoy more exposure by offering sponsorship packages that include event recognition
and advertising -- together!
Interested in exposure at the Spring Outing? You'll notice new sponsorship levels to help fit your needs and goals.
Plan now and secure your spots for 2017!
Once again, thank you to our 2016 sponsors. Join these sponsors in 2017!
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CAE Exam May 2017
"I have begun preparing for the CAE exam in May 2017 and am seeking a study group. Is there anyone else on this path who wants to get an early start?"
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WSAE's Young Professional Task Force
The Young Professional Task Force had a successful first "Meet & Greet" with Milwaukee area WSAE young professionals on December 8. We discussed ideas for future WSAE and YP programming. The Task Force looks forward to holding a similar event in Madison in January.
F
or updates and more information, please join the WSAE Young
Professional community at
www.wsae.org
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And, be sure to follow on Instagram (@wsaeyps).
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After the Polls Close
Our December 13 program attracted 50 association executives and industry partners for a lively
discussion of the 2016 election results and the legislative issues that will impact our organizations in the upcoming year. Thanks to our attendees and our knowledgeable panelists for all of their insight.
For more pictures and video clips from this event at the Madison Concourse Hotel, please visit our
Facebook page
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CEO Roundtables
CEO Roundtables are designed specifically for association CEOs only, as a venue for networking and sharing ideas. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with your peers in a casual setting and discuss topics of interest.
Friday, Jan 6,
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
Madison
Milwaukee
Tuesday, Feb 14, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)
Metropolitan Builders Association
Waukesha
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WSAE Solutions Network
Membership Spoke brown bags
Milwaukee
Jan 11, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (CT)
Association Acumen
Menomonee Falls
A note about Solutions Network spokes
Joining a WSAE Solutions Network Spoke is easy, free and comes with as much or little involvement as you want. Just go to the WSAE website then click on Communities. Select a Solutions Network Spoke that is of interest to you, and click "Become a Member." All the Communities within the Solutions Network are there for your benefit, so feel free to start learning from and collaborating with your peers. Options include:
- Solutions Network: Aspiring CAE
- Solutions Network: Association Management Companies (AMC)
- Solutions Network: Fundraising
- Solutions Network: Industry Partner
- Solutions Network: Marketing/PR
- Solutions Network: Membership
- Solutions Network: New and Aspiring CEO
- Solutions Network: Online Education
If you have a particular expertise or mere interest in a topic that does not currently have a solutions network built around it, someone else likely shares your interest, so start one today!
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Overtime Rule on Hold After Court Action
The Obama administration is still reviewing its legal options after a federal judge in Texas last week granted a preliminary injunction to halt the Department of Labor's overtime rule that was supposed to take effect this month.
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Brag a little bit - Let us help spread your good news!
Did your property recently complete a renovation? Did you launch a new product or service for associations? Perhaps you received a promotion or industry recognition? Let us know! We love to help spread good news related to our industry partner members. Please send your brags to
Michelle Czosek.
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American Associations Day will be held March 15-16, 2017
American Associations Day is the only legislative fly-in where association professionals like you can connect with Congressional offices and share your story on important association issues, like the DOL overtime rule, tax reform, and the importance of federal employee attendance at association meetings. This unique opportunity allows you, as an association professional, to create connections with policy-makers that will not only advance the association industry, but your own organization as well. Registration is free and up to $300 scholarships are available for travel reimbursement to out-of-town attendees!
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Welcome new members!
- Jessica Barrett, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
- Natalja Deduna, Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, Inc
- Georgia Foley, Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association
- Jeff Henry, MBA, CAE, National Frame Building Association
- Lynelle Korte, ASQ
- Richard Lackey, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
- Jolie LyFoung, Greater Green Bay CVB
- Sarah Martis, CAE, Milwaukee Bar Association
- Jessica Mayo, The Rees Group, Inc
- Brooke Miller, The Rees Group, Inc
- Heidi Ness, Interstate Post Graduate Medical Association/North America
- Jonny Popp, Omnipress
- Erica Rasmussen, National Fluid Power Association
- Joel Reed, Omnipress
- Lexy Zaddack, Omnipress
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Career Headquarters highlights
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Executive Director, Inc.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Dowell Management, LLC
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Looking for a career change? Let us help.
Here's a pretty cool job search feature from WSAE. Follow us on Twitter (
WSAEtweets) and receive a notification every time a new career opportunity is posted to the WSAE Career Headquarters.
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