Join Us for an Association CEO Retreat
September 12 - 13, 2018 | Beloit, WI
Designed specifically for an intimate group of association CEOs only, this retreat will focus on leadership and planning for the future and serve as a venue for sharing ideas with built-in time for roundtable discussions on current topics of interest.
Our speakers will be:
- Vicki Kampmeier, President, Katalyst Coaching & Consulting
- Ed Paradowski, President, Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation
Attendance is limited!
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This event is worth 5 CAE credits.
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ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition
The ASAE Annual Meeting is where the association community goes to get focused. It helps you hone in on the ordinary determinations that lead to extraordinary distinction through an exchange of resources, strategies and solutions. Thousands of association professionals and industry partners will gather for three days of learning, growing and focusing in on the opportunities and ideas that support their daily responsibilities as leaders in the association industry.
Join WSAE in
Chicago, IL, August 18 - 21, 2018
, for #ASAE18.
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Join us for the Wisconsin Reception!
Monday, August 20 | 4:30-5:30 pm |
Marriott Marquis, Chicago
Join your Wisconsin colleagues for a reception at the ASAE Annual Convention. It's the perfect time to catch up with old friends and make new connections.
Thank you to Wisconsin Reception sponsors:
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Association 101
In partnership with Association Forum, Association 101 is an orientation for association professionals designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and appreciation for the unique environment, culture and dynamics of associations. Association 101 will be held on
October 3, 2018
, at Executive Director, Inc., in Milwaukee.
At this session, you'll:
- Learn the nature and scope of associations.
- Receive information to support career advancement.
- Gain understanding of the working relationships between volunteers/members and staff.
- Enjoy networking opportunities.
If you are not a member of Forum, you can use the coupon code "WSAE101" to receive the member rate. When using the code, be sure to hit "apply" on the shopping cart page. If you have trouble, please contact
education@associationforum.org.
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2018 WSAE Summit 
Save the date - Registration opens soon!
October 29 - 30
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Madison
The Summit promises to provide resourceful programming to help association professionals be creative thinkers and offer effective solutions to their members. It's an excellent venue to challenge your thinking and learn from your peers and other association experts!
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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.
Thursday, August 9, 2018, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM (CT)
* Presented by WSAE member Tony Veroeven!
WSAE webinars are worth 1 CAE credit each.
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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!
- Chris Boomsma, Ph.D., ASA - CSSA - SSSA
- Kristen Christianson, Credit Union Executives Society
- Bud Chumbley MD, MBA, Wisconsin Medical Society
- Bree Clarksen, Badger Bay Management Company
- Rachel DePouw, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Danielle Dyer, Credit Union Executives Society
- Stacey Giesen, CMP ASA - CSSA - SSSA
- Kari Hofer, Wisconsin Hospital Association
- Erica Koconis, The Rees Group, Inc
- Beth Kronwall, ASA - CSSA - SSSA
- Kelsey Lange, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Melissa Loth, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Stephanie Marquis, Wisconsin Hospital Association
- Emily Mueller, ASA - CSSA - SSSA
- Gale Otterson, MDS Association Management
- Jeanne Pluemer, CMP ASA - CSSA - SSSA
- Katie Reiser, Wisconsin Restaurant Association
- Allison Tilque, Badger Bay Management Company
- Shane Walsh, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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VISIT Milwaukee names 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors
Two WSAE members join VISIT Milwaukee board
VISIT Milwaukee has announced its officers and Board of Directors for the business year 2018-2019. New to the Board this year are Steve Baas of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (MMAC), Brian Dranzik of General Mitchell International Airport, Dr. Eve Hall of the Milwaukee Urban League, Kristine Hillmer of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA), Tracy Johnson of the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CARW), James Kanter of MillerCoors, Greg Marcus of the Marcus Corporation, Gerard Randall, Jr. of Milwaukee Education Partnership, and Jim Villa of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP). Both Kristine Hillmer and Jim Villa are members of WSAE. Congratulations!
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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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Website terms of service & privacy policy
We are in the process of changing our AMS provider. As part of this transition, our new provider is suggesting a Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for the website. Is anyone willing to share an example? And does your TOS reflect compliance with GDPR? I'm told GDPR principles are becoming the best practice.
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Video production
Looking for recommendations on video production companies to produce a series of short videos, preferably with experience in producing advocacy videos.
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Payroll
For those who outsource their payroll, what vendor do you use for payroll processing? Thanks in advance.
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A better burger?
by Michael DiFrisco
Which is better? Pepsi or Coke? Mac or PC? McDonald's or Burger King? Actually, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter. And here's why.
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7 tips for creating a comprehensive communications plan
by Sherry Budziak
Readers are too busy and have too many choices to invest in content that isn't relevant or targeted to them-no matter how great the content may be. To be the valued and preferred source of information for your customers, it requires developing a comprehensive communications plan-and making this a priority for your organization.
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Career Headquarters highlights
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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? We would love to hear any article ideas that you may have!
Plus, you can earn CAE credits toward your certification renewal.
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USTR seeks comments on tariffs
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comment on the latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports implemented by the Trump administration.
Business leaders are concerned that the trade tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration are likely to trigger a global trade war that will hit U.S. industries and consumers hard.
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Coalition pushing for delay on fringe benefits
A couple of months ago, ASAE delivered a sign-on letter to the Treasury Department from close to 200 tax-exempt organizations concerned about a provision in the new tax law that taxes transportation and parking benefits provided by many employers. The fringe benefits provision removes a deduction for employer-provided benefits such as transportation, parking and on-premises athletic facilities.
ASAE and other members of the UBIT Coalition continue to urge the Treasury Department to retroactively delay implementation of a provision in the new tax law that taxes transportation and parking benefits provided by many employers.
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Supreme Court upholds travel ban
The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision June 26 that President Trump has not exceeded his authority in banning travelers from certain countries in the name of national security. Lower courts had struck down each of three iterations of the president's travel ban, the first of which was announced in January 2017 at the beginning of Trump's term.
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