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Join us for the first major WSAE event of the year!
Industry Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Focus on membership with Lowell Aplebaum, CAE, CEO and Strategy Catalyst of Vista Cova. Build stronger connections in Milwaukee at
Networking Evolution and debunk membership beliefs in Madison the following morning at
Membership Myth Busters. Can't make it both days? One-day registration is available - just choose your preferred date/location during the registration process.
Learn more.
Networking Evolution: Building Stronger Relationships
1:45 pm - 5:30 pm
The Westin Milwaukee
March 1 - Madison
Membership Myth Busters
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Best Western PLUS InnTowner Madison
Each session is worth 2 CAE credits.
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Expand your network within the association community by joining WSAE in Lake Geneva on May 21 - 22, 2018, for a perfect mix of education and fun! The 2018 Spring Outing, hosted by Geneva National and The Ridge, will kick off with educational programming, followed by the Participants & Pairings Party. In addition to the golf tournament, held on the Lee Trevino Course, the Outing will offer non-golfers the opportunity to visit sponsors out on the course for games and snacks, and engage in additional educational sessions in the afternoon. The Outing will conclude with the Golf Awards & Reception.
Learn more
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Industry Partners are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend!
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CEO Roundtables
CEO Roundtables are designed for CEOs only and offer a space for networking and sharing ideas. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with your peers in a casual setting and discuss topics of interest.
Madison
February 22, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)
NARI of Madison Inc.
This event is worth 1.5 CAE credits.
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Webinar Series
As a CAE-Approved Provider, WSAE provides webinars that meet the professional development requirements needed to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
This event is worth 1 CAE credit.
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2018 sponsorships available
WSAE is once again making it easy for you to gain more exposure for your organization by offering sponsorship packages that include event recognition and advertising! Check out the 2018 Sponsor and Advertising Prospectus. You'll notice sponsorship levels that help fit your needs and goals.
Plan now and secure your spots for 2018!
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Welcome new members!
- Lori Allman, EAA Aviation Center
- Eric Cernjar, EAA Aviation Center
- Dawn Faris, CEM, Wisconsin Restaurant Association
- John Hanson
- Jennifer Heller, Executive Director, Inc
- Suzanna Hogendorn, AMPED Association Management
- Michelle Koenig, SMERF, Four Points Milwaukee Airport
- Alex Mabry, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
- Megan Markanich, Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association
- Kara Nania, Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association
- Amy Reese, EAA Aviation Center
- Rhonda Reese, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Kelsi Roschen, Heidel House Resort
- Stephanie Scaccianoce, National Fluid Power Association
- Mark Warren, American Awards & Promotions, LLC
- Jessica Zemlicka, EAA Aviation Center
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Have you renewed for 2018 yet?
Happy New Year! Have you renewed your WSAE membership yet? There's still time! 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 levels - we are happy to discuss the structure and additional benefits for your organization.
Here's to a new year of doing great work together!
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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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Audit Firm Recommendations
NFPA is looking for a new audit firm. Please send any Milwaukee-based recommendations to my attention.
Join the discussion
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AMS Search
We are in the hunt for a new AMS after a botched attempt at a custom-made system. The number of options out there is overwhelming! We need a verstile, user-friendly AMS that can handle a firm-based membership, event registrations and blast emails. I'd love to hear what platforms you really like (or maybe don't like).
Join the discussion
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Career Headquarters highlights
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Visit Eau Claire
Wisconsin
National Association of Home Builders
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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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Call for VantagePoint authors
Have you experienced association success that you would be willing to share with your WSAE colleagues by authoring an article for
VantagePoint
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Plus, you can earn CAE credits toward your certification renewal.
We are currently collecting content for our Spring 2018 issue, which has a deadline of
March 1, 2018. Please see WSAE's
Call for Authors page for more information. Contact
Kristin McGuine with any questions.
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2018 Midwest Institute
Registration is now open for the
2018 Midwest Institute
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June 3-7, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin. For over 95 years, Institute for Organization Management, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's professional development program for non-profit executives, has educated association, chamber and other nonprofit leaders across the country through its national program, highly rated curriculum and high caliber instructors. You earn points towards your CCE or CAE certification as Institute's curriculum is directly tied to the bodies of knowledge of both the American Society of Association Executives and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Upon completion of the Institute program, graduates receive the IOM recognition which allows them to use the letters "IOM" in public mention and professional correspondence. The IOM recognition signifies the completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management and commitment to the industry.
Learn more.
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ASAE preparing comments on AHP Rules
ASAE is in the process of preparing comments on proposed rules released in early January to expand association health plans (AHPs) as a means of providing access to affordable health coverage for small businesses and their employees.
Comments on the Department of Labor's proposed rules are due March 6, 2018. ASAE will share its draft comments with the association community in the next few weeks to allow interested parties time to review and use as a model for their own comments, if desired.
ASAE's comments will focus on what types of organizations should qualify as an "employer" for the purposes of establishing an AHP (and who could participate in these AHPs), as well as the complexities associated with state regulation of AHPs. The proposed rule would not preempt any current state regulations. Because the laws vary from state to state, AHP formation would be challenging without addressing state regulation.
Comments on the proposal can be submitted electronically at
www.regulations.gov by referencing the Regulatory Identifier Number RIN 1210-AB85.
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ASAE American Associations Day
March 21 - 22, 2018
American Associations Day, planned for March 21 - 22, 2018, is the only legislative fly-in where association professionals can connect with Congressional offices and share their stories on important association issues. This year, the focus will be on the value of association meetings to the economy and society, along with association tax issues. 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.
The event is open to any association executive, staff member or leadership volunteer who is passionate about association issues and wants to make a difference, as well as meet and network with fellow advocates from across the country. Registration is free, and out-of-town attendees are eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $300 to reimburse travel costs if they visit their members of Congress.
Th
e education session on March 21 is worth 3.5 CAE credits.
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