Thank you for a great 2018 
As association professionals, we do important work, and together we have a huge impact. It is invaluable that we are able to learn from and support each other, through relationships developed.
WSAE Past Chairman Mike Theo recognized in a recent message in
VantagePoint magazine that "business leagues (i.e. associations), as well as charitable, scientific and educational organizations, were granted favored tax treatment in the original federal income tax statute in 1913, in recognition of the "public" benefits they provide. The case for providing tax exemption was that the forgone revenue from these exemptions will be more than compensated for in expenses the federal government will not have to incur. In other words, associations more or less "earn" their tax-exempt status by meeting the needs of their members, the public, that government would otherwise have to meet... Always keep in mind the greater good of what we do."
With a new WSAE board in place and poised to take on strategic planning, it is a great time to reach out and provide feedback, contribute your thoughts and ideas and, well, otherwise get involved. A sincere thank you to our leaders, volunteers and members who have shaped WSAE into a successful and thriving family of members. These are extraordinary times for us as association professionals! Let's welcome and embrace the New Year, with all the challenges and rewards it will certainly bring.
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Renew your membership for 2019
Please keep in mind the organizational membership levels - The cost savings and additional benefits with the group memberships are worth a look if you have multiple people within your organization interested in WSAE membership. We are happy to discuss the structure and additional benefits for your organization. Contact Christina McCoy or call the office at (608) 310-7850 with any questions.
Here's to a new year of doing great work together!
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March Membership Roadshow
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2019 Partner Package information is available!
WSAE makes it easy for you to enjoy more exposure by offering sponsorship packages that include event recognition and advertising-together! We've constructed a variety of sponsorship levels to help fit your needs and goals. Review the 2019 Partnership Prospectus.
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Webinars
As a CAE-Approved Provider, WSAE provides webinars that meet the professional development requirements needed to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential.
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Webinar topic ideas?
Do you have a great topic for a WSAE webinar, or know a potential speaker who would be interested in presenting? Contact
Michelle Czosek
with your ideas!
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Welcome new members
- Missy Dettwiler, AMPED Association Management
- Jenny Frey, AMPED Association Management
- Jimese Harkley, Credit Union Executives Society
- Jacy Imilkowski, PMP, CPCC, ACC, CLL, Jacy Imilkowski Speaking & Training
- Erica Meganck, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Tricia Rathermel, EAA Aviation Center
- Steve Suhm, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
- Kaylee Walters, The Rees Group, Inc
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Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) & Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC) recognized for efforts to grow Wisconsin tourism industry
The Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC) are being honored for their outstanding efforts to promote the greater Madison area as a tourism destination. The Wisconsin Association of CVBs (WACVB) selected the GMCVB and MASC for two Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer awards at the 2018 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference in Stevens Point, WI.
The GMCVB was recognized in the Outstanding Partnerships category for the Essential Madison Experiences, a collection of brand new, only-in-Madison experiences developed with nine Dane County businesses. The hands-on experiences take visitors and residents behind-the-scenes of favorite attractions and showcase the best that the greater Madison area has to offer.
MASC was honored in the Outstanding Marketing and Communications Initiative or Campaign category for the public art phenomenon, Bucky on Parade. The project, featuring 85 Bucky Badger statues, captured the hearts of tens of thousands of visitors, generated over 11,000 public Instagram posts and netted one million dollars for charity.
"I'm tremendously honored that the WACVB recognized the efforts that our teams and partners put forth on these two groundbreaking programs, which have made Madison an even greater community to visit," said Deb Archer, President and CEO of the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau and Madison Area Sports Commission. "By developing new products and opportunities, we are able to take visitors, and residents, deeper into what makes Madison so very unique."
The Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards acknowledge tourism organizations for outstanding marketing and partnership initiatives that focus on increasing the visibility of Wisconsin's tourism industry and destination marketing organizations. The awards are open to all Wisconsin tourism-related businesses and organizations. For more information about the Essential Madison Experiences, visit experiencemsn.com. Stay tuned to buckyonparade.com for updates on the statues' new locations and upcoming Bucky on Parade events.
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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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CAE Prep
WSAE partners with the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) to offer CAE preparation courses that incorporate study guides, reading comprehension questions, flashcards and practice tests.
MSAE is offering their Member Rate to WSAE members, which represents a $100 savings. Also, please ensure that you notify MSAE of your WSAE membership - WSAE receives 10%!
In addition to CAE prep courses, MSAE also offers a virtual prep course to prepare for the CMP examination.
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Looking for a speaker on communicating
We're looking for a speaker for our annual conference related to the topic of "Communicating in a Technology-Filled World." We have a budget to pay for the speaking and travel. On a tight timeline as we'd like to secure the speaker by the end of the year.
Any suggestions on a speaker for this topic? Ideal person would be able to address small business owners and managers on the soft skills of communications, using emotional intelligence. To show the value of putting down electronics and leading people via words and actions. Thank you.
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Give your data the muscle to be convincing
What would you expect a conference called Solutions Day to deliver? Answers to tough questions, strategies to tackle challenges and new perspectives.
If you've been considering how to make the most of new data that's available from your association management system, Thad Lurie, number cruncher extraordinaire and vice president business intelligence at Experient, had some great recommendations. Thad's presentation was a fascinating discussion on the practical and psychological impact of big data.
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Career Headquarters highlight
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
Madison
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Looking for a career change? Let us help.
Follow us on Twitter (
WSAEtweets
) to receive a notification every time a new career opportunity is posted to the WSAE Career Headquarters.
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Brady revises year-end tax bill
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released a revised year-end tax bill this week that still includes repeal of a 21 percent tax on parking and transportation benefits provided by nonprofit organizations. ASAE and its UBIT Coalition have been seeking repeal or delay of this tax for almost a year.
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Treasury issues guidance on fringe benefits tax
While congressional leaders worked this week to repeal the fringe benefits tax on nonprofits, the Treasury Department issued interim guidance on Dec. 10 to help soften the tax blow on the sector. Last year's tax law sets a 21 percent tax on so-called fringe benefits - such as free parking or mass transit assistance - that nonprofits provide to employees.
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Senate votes to overturn donor disclosure rule
The Senate passed legislation Wednesday to reverse recent Treasury Department guidance that limits donor disclosure requirements for nonprofit organizations. The resolution from Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) was approved by the Senate in a 50-49 vote, with Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) joining every Democrat in support.
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Picture yourself an author!
If you are interested in authoring an article for VantagePoint, w
e would love to hear any article ideas that you may have.
Bonus - you can earn CAE credits toward your certification renewal!
We are currently lining up content for the Spring 2019 issue, which will be mailed out in early- to mid-April. There is a submission deadline of March 1.
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