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WSAE Blog
Julie Stelter
Embrace the shift from formal to informal learning
How much of your learning is controlled by staff? All of it? Some of it? None of it? I doubt the latter. You may say all of it if you think that learning only takes place at staff-run networking events, conferences, meetings, webinars and certification programs.
But what if you consider the learning which takes place informally through members sharing knowledge in an online forum, accessing cataloged resources on the association's website, mentoring each other, posting on social media or perhaps using an app while "on-the-job"? Do you consider these part of your educational program? If not, you should. Not only because they are educational experiences but because they will be the type of learning experiences which dominate educational practices in associations in the 21st century.
By designing your educational programs around the following three principles, your association will be ready to embrace the educational shift from formal to informal learning.
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Thank you
to our sponsors
July 31, 2014
Milwaukee CEO-Only Roundtable
NFDA, Brookfield
Sept. 25-26, 2014
Innovation Summit
Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee
Dec. 4, 2014
Holiday Event
Marriott Madison West
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Sponsor the WSAE Innovation Summit and
The Innovation Summit is now in its fourth year and this one promises to be our best one ever. Sponsorship opportunities are now available and include options for every budget. You can sponsor one of our labs at Discovery World, a networking event, our optional Sail Cruise and more. If you have other ideas, choose our mystery sponsorship and we'll help you design your own package.
Contact Michelle Czosek at 608-310-7850 or mczosek@wsae.org for additional information.
Thank to our newest sponsors!
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
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May 18-19, 2014
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Lake Geneva for the 2nd Annual WSAE/ASAE Spring Outing. And congratulations to the following golf and tennis winners:
GOLF
Straightest Drive - Jon Kalkwarf
Longest Drive Women - Nancy Duwe
Longest Drive Men - Jason Manke
Closest to the Pin - Kevin Onarato; Jason Manke; Mark Grandquist; Nichole O'Connor
1st Place Team - Bill Bull; Greg Smith; Tim Smith; Dave Roberts
2nd Place Team - Mark Crabb; Nichole O'Connor; Gary Labranche; Sheila Heitzig
3rd Place Team - Stacy Sochacki; Rob Black; Kevin Borek; Paul O'Brien
TENNIS Winner - Eric Lanke
MVP - Alicia
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May CEO Roundtable wrap-up
The May 29 CEO-only roundtable in Milwaukee offered a time for CEOs to meet in a confidential forum to network and help solve each other's challenges. Discussion topics included:
- The CEO's role is helping an association keep up with the latest technology trends and better leverage them to fulfill association strategy objectives
- Different models for outsourcing different organizational functions - pros and cons
- Challenges associated with increasing responsiveness to member questions and concerns
If you are an association CEO, plan to join us for the July CEO Roundtable hosted by Christine Pepper, CAE, CEO, National Funeral Directors Association, Thursday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Brookfield.
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Group webinar held on Form 990
Special thanks to Wegner CPAs for sponsoring the June 11 group viewing of the webinar, The Form 990: An Association Field Guide to New Features and Updates. Association executives met simultaneously in two locations to learn about the latest changes to the Form 990 and the impact on associations
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Join the discussion
Highlights from the open forum on wsae.org
 Take advantage of your WSAE membership by posting in one of the communities on wsae.org. Not sure how to get started? View our simple instructions. Following are some recent discussions. - Do you have suggestions for a mixer for four different groups gathered for a common social event? It needs to be quick and fun.
- As part of my "nearly weekly celebration of Grow Me Friday,"
I came across this worthwhile article on sustaining innovation. I thought it would be a great way for my WSAE friends to end their week on a learning note.
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Collaborate with industry pioneers and visionaries at Forum Forward
June 17-19, Chicago
Forum Forward™ is the place where you will discover the most innovative ideas and solutions for reinvigorating your association's relevancy, meeting your members' needs and ensuring your long-term sustainability.
A dynamic lineup of industry insiders and for-profit pros will share fresh perspectives to help you launch your organization into overdrive. Here's a preview of some of the high-octane education you'll experience at Forum Forward:
Big Data Mining: A 2-Part Primer
Whether you're new to big data or are already in the process of collecting and mining, this 2-part session helps you form the strategies you need to demystify big data and extrapolate intelligence that will drive your decision making.
Lights! Camera! Interaction! The Rise of Association Web TV Broadcasting
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth an infinity... Explore the engagement power of web TV, broadcast platforms, streaming, strategy and video-based storytelling to learn how to deliver content that is relevant, high-quality and cost-effective.
Content is the New Black
Articulating unique value is becoming increasingly challenging. An important way to demonstrate value is by producing original content that members can't find elsewhere. Learn the latest techniques for leveraging the valuable content you already own.
June 17-19 | McCORMICK PLACE� | Chicago.
View the complete list of education offerings and register today!
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Welcome new members
Megan Brown, Executive Director, Inc
Leah Grunewald, Association Acumen, LLC
Michelle Holm, Executive Director, Inc
Michael Mathy, Association Acumen, LLC
Michael McManus, Technical Enterprises
Ann Shay, Executive Director, Inc
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About Us
The Wisconsin Society of Association Executives has over 495 members dedicated to the profession of association management. Its mission: to serve as a forum where the association community thrives and grows.
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Madison, WI 53703
608-310-7850
www.wsae.org
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