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Registration is open!
This new virtual workshop opportunity, titled
Tactics for Sponsor and Exhibitor Engagement (and Results!) in Challenging Times
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will be held Tuesday,
September 15, 2020,
9:30 am-12:30 pm CT.
Even in the best financial times, generating non-dues revenue is an essential activity for every association, and your sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers are savvy buyers with high ROI expectations. Association professionals in charge of selling and managing these relationships often have limited sales experience, and sales is not typically their favorite hat to wear. Add COVID-19 to the mix, and financial uncertainty, staff layoffs and possible deep marketing budget cuts make the sales process more difficult than ever.
This interactive workshop is geared toward professionals who need to fine tune their sales approach, understand the latest trends and expectations from the advertiser, sponsor and exhibitor community, and learn how active listening and being empathetic can help those relationships for the short and long term.
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WSAE 2020 Summit is canceled
Faced with the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our industry and the ongoing concern for our members, the WSAE Board of Directors
made the difficult decision to cancel the Summit scheduled for October 26-27, 2020, at the Brookfield Conference Center. This action was taken out of caution in response to safety concerns, travel restrictions and member organization's budget constraints.
Our Education Committee is working hard to develop alternative solutions so that we may still deliver an excellent lineup of educational programming and opportunities to connect our members virtually. Please watch for additional information in the coming weeks.
WSAE Chair Kathy Raab said "While we're disappointed to have to cancel the 2020 Summit the Board felt it was in the best interest of both the organization and our members. We're committed to providing quality educational opportunities through the remainder of the year and we look forward to a larger than usual turnout when we're able to meet in person again!"
If you have any questions or concerns, or if there is anything WSAE can help you or your organization with during this unprecedented time, please contact us.
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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.
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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Word Press - Membership plug-in suggestions needed
We're in the process of updating our Website, and looking for suggestions for Member Plug-Ins as a log-in system and directory for our members that are compatible with Word Press. Appreciate you sharing along with benefits and/or drawbacks of them. Thanks in advance for your input.
Join the conversation.
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| Membership Benefits Links |
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Do you have a colleague that could benefit from WSAE?
We all know what a good thing WSAE membership can be. Every member brings something to the (sometimes now virtual) table, making our association stronger with every new member. If
you know someone who has never been a WSAE member, this is a great way to encourage them to check us out! Contact Suzanna at membership@wsae.org for more info!
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WSAE members can prepare for their professional designation exam through the MSAE programs at a reduced rate. Click on the images below for more information.
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Please reach out to Michelle at mczosek@wsae.org if you have any questions related to operating during the pandemic or if there is any way WSAE can assist your organization.
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 Association Acumen's Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM, named Executive Director of the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies
Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM, has been named the new Executive Director of the international medical association, the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS). Mutrie is an accomplished, results-driven association management and nonprofit professional with expertise in organizational planning and program management. She has a history of proven success working effectively with boards, committees, members, staff, chapters and governmental agencies. She has over 20 years of experience boosting membership and increasing organizational revenues. Mutrie has successfully led international, national and state trade and professional membership organizations with memberships of 114 societal and 3,500 individual members. FOCIS is managed by Association Acumen, an award-winning accredited association management firm based in Menomonee Falls, WI.
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 AAAAI names Rebecca Brandt, CAE, Executive Director
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) has announced that Rebecca Brandt, CAE, has been named AAAAI Executive Director effective July 1, 2020. Ms. Brandt has previously held positions in the AAAAI. These include Director of Research and Training and, most recently, Associate Executive Director, a position that she has held for almost three years. She will succeed Kay Whalen, MBA, CAE, who has served in that role since 2000. Ms. Whalen will assume the role of AAAAI Executive Director Emeritus.
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 AAEM names Missy Zagroba, CAE, Executive Director
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) has announced that Missy Zagroba, CAE has been named as the executive director of AAEM. Ms. Zagroba has served as the associate executive director of AAEM since April of 2019. Prior to that, she served as the executive director of the Women's Dermatologic Society, executive director of the Clinical Immunology Society and in various positions in the hospitality industry. Ms. Zagroba will assume the role of Kay Whalen, MBA CAE who has served in this role since 1996. Ms. Whalen will continue to serve AAEM as executive director emeritus/consulting partner.
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Impact Association Management welcomes MPI WestField
Impact Association Management announced a new partnership with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) WestField. This partnership will allow MPI Westfield to achieve their goals and grow their organization.
MPI is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Chartered in 1989, MPI WestField provides education, networking opportunities and a forum for individual success for meeting professionals located in Westchester County, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut.
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Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. launches new website
Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. launched a new webssite on June 8. It is built on a wordpress platform but its skeleton is a Koha database (the most advanced library system database) where all documents are catalogued, making the entire website searchable. There is an extensive library that catalogues the nation's flood, climate and sea level rise research, as well as catalogues unique collections donated to them. There is also plenty of useful documents for the average person under the Research and Projects tab (Elected Official Guide and K-12 educational resources are fun), as well as a cool product called "ASFPM Engage" under the Policy & Advocacy tab which allows members to directly engage on things happening in DC and connect with policy makers, as well as be notified of issues happening in their state or nationwide. Check it out for yourself at www.floods.org.
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Welcome new members
- Tammy Foshay, Smart Association Management
- Jodi Jensema, Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Adam Leinen, Great Lakes Management Group
- Laura MacIsaac, CMP, Monona Terrace Convention Center
- Sarah Tulley, Executive Director, Inc
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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. 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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ACTION NEEDED
Call on Congress to include nonprofit associations in the PPP
As Congress approaches negotiations on the next major COVID-19 relief measure, ASAE asks you once again to
lend your support
and urge federal legislators to include 501(c)(6) organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
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While a final relief measure is likely to pass in late July or early August, Senate leadership could release proposals as early as next week. ASAE continues to demonstrate to Congress the nonprofit association community's need for PPP relief, but your help is needed to ensure associations are included in any proposal. Please
use the automated form letter
to write your legislators directly and urge them to include nonprofit associations in the PPP.
Thank you for taking action to support the association community and industries nationwide. ASAE will continue to provide updates as new information and legislative proposals are released.
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