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On the road again....Join us in Milwaukee and Madison to learn time-tested tips, tools and best practices for acquiring financial (and non-financial) rewards - and more with Laura Fredricks, Founder and CEO of The Ask. Laura will provide two different presentations focusing on The Ask to generate more revenue for your organization in Milwaukee and how to master the non-monetary Ask in Madison. Can't make it both days? One-day registration is available - just choose your preferred date/location during the registration process. Also, take advantage of the opportunity to mingle with your peers and Laura at a reception in Madison on Monday evening. More information.
Membership Renewals
Renew your membership for 2020
2020 membership dues renewals are open. We thank you in advance for your prompt attention and processing. If you have not made payment yet, all 2019 memberships* expired on 12/31/2019.  Log in today to make payment under "My Transactions." 

Please keep in mind the organizational membership levels 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 Suzanna Hogendorn, or call the office at (608) 310-7850, with any questions. 

Here's to a new year of doing great work together! 
New! Member Resources
WSAE joining new real-time compensation benchmarking opportunity
WSAE, in partnership with the Association Societies Alliance (ASA) and Dynamic Benchmarking, LLC, is participating in the ASA Real-Time Compensation Benchmarking program, an online compensation survey and benchmarking platform for executives of professional, trade and service-centric associations and nonprofits.

The new data gathering and reporting platform, powered by Dynamic Benchmarking, is the next evolution of the biennial Association Executive Compensation & Benefits Survey, which ASA has conducted since 2013.

Initial reportable data expected to be available for users to access and download as soon as Q2 in 2020. To encourage participation in and demonstrate the value of the new program, throughout 2020 ASA will provide participating associations with free access to all data reports.

Participation in the survey itself will always be free, and beginning in 2021, 365/24/7 access to the real time data will be available with an annual subscription expected to be priced competitively with the rates most associations have been paying for the previous static biennial Compensation & Benefits Survey.

Questions? Check out our FAQs! For more information, and to participate, compensation benchmarking webpage.
Make better-informed strategic decisions with discounted resources
WSAE has begun an exciting partnership with 2019 Summit presenter  Association Laboratory , a full-service research and strategy company that serves trade and professional associations, to offer an exclusive 25% discount to WSAE Members on  industry white papers, webinars, and events . 

Industry topics and resources offered through Association Laboratory include the following:
  • Futures Research - Looking Forward™ environmental scan resources including this free 2019 Executive Summary
  • Strategic Leadership, Governance, & Planning - Creating and Sustaining a Strategic Board and Building a Leadership Pipeline
  • Membership - Membership and Engagement and Engaging Younger Association Professionals
  • Content - Content Strategy 101 and Introduction to Creating and Sustaining and Association Content Strategy
  • Meetings - Planning for the Meetings of Tomorrow
  • Components - The Future of Component Relations
  • Global - Global Engagement Strategy
In Memoriam
ASAE mourns loss of President
and CEO John Graham
ASAE lost its longtime president and CEO John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, on Jan. 12 after an extended battle with cancer. The ASAE community extends its deepest sympathies to John's family. Graham was a transformative leader for ASAE and a stalwart advocate for association interests on Capitol Hill and in state houses across the country.  Read more .
Upcoming Events
2020 American Associations Day on the Hill March 19-20
There's still time to register!
Join ASAE in Washington, D.C., on March 19-20, 2020, to participate in American Associations Day, the only legislative fly-in for association professionals. From tax reform to defending association meetings, there is no shortage of issues that threaten the association community. There has never been a more important time to showcase our value to society.  It is critical that we share with Congress The Power of A message: associations make the world smarter, safer, and better every day. Because if they don't know, how will they stand up for us? At this year's fly-in, association advocates will urge Congress to pass a bipartisan bill to expand individuals' use of "529" education savings accounts to cover the costs of professional certification and credentialing programs. 

Join us to learn about association policy issues and to get valuable face time with colleagues from your home state, association CEOs, the ASAE Board of Directors, and other leaders in the association community. Together we can show Congress the power of associations. You don't need to have a background in government relations to join! 

There is no registration fee for this event. Additionally, a scholarship is available for attendees from outside the DC-metro area. This event also includes 3.5 CAE credit hours. 
Spring Event
June 1-2
Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva

Executive Exchange
July 19-20
The Osthoff Resort,
Elkhart Lake
Summit
October 26-27
Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield
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. 

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CT) 

Wednesday,  February 19, 2020 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)


WSAE webinars are worth 1 CAE credit each.
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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2020 Partnerships
Annual partner packages available
We welcome an average of ten new members monthly, on top of a steady base that enjoys a 93% retention rate. This means that sponsors and advertisers have the opportunity to continually make new contacts while building on the relationships they have already established.

We are once again making it easy for you to maximize your exposure through sponsorship packages that include event recognition and advertising bundled together! We offer a variety of sponsorship levels to help fit your needs and goals. Review the 2020 Partnership Prospectus. Plan now and secure your spots for 2020!

Hurry -  To fully take advantage of all Partner Package benefits, reserve yours today!
Professional Development
CAE and CMP exam 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.  
 
Learn more about earning your CAE or download the course schedule. With different course tracks, there is an option to fit every level of preparedness. 
 
In addition to CAE prep courses, MSAE also offers a virtual prep course to prepare for the CMP examination. 
Call for VantagePoint authors
As experienced association professionals, what knowledge are you able to share with your WSAE colleagues? What trends are you seeing in the industry? What education can you, as industry partners, provide? Consider authoring an article for VantagePoint, WSAE's quarterly magazine publication! We would love to hear any article ideas that you may have. Plus, you can earn CAE credits toward your certification renewal.

Please see WSAE's Call for Authors page for more information. We also have open spots on the Editorial Council if you are interested in joining us!  Contact Kristin McGuine with any questions.

Review the current issue of VantagePoint at www.wsae.org > Resources > VantagePoint Archive.
Connected Community
Unconscious bias training
We're looking for recommendations for a local (or Midwest-based) presenter/trainer on the topic of Unconscious Bias or other diversity and inclusion related topics. Join the conversation.
Member News
Welcome new members 
  • Emily Bardach, AMPED Association Management 
  • Alison Brodersen, Executive Director, Inc 
  • Rebecca Hinz, The Rees Group, Inc 
  • Tony Hofstede, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants 
  • Leigh Ann Larson, Wisconsin Hospital Association 
  • Nikki Lehmann, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants 
  • Laura Ransone, AMPED Association Management 
  • Erin Roosa, AMPED Association Management 
  • Trevor Schachner, AMPED Association Management 
  • Rae Ann Thomas, Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau 
  • Jennifer Wickman, Cooperative Network
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. Please note that there is no additional cost to this promotion - It is included as a benefit of your WSAE membership.
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