June 2017
Board of Directors
Nomination period is now open, through July 14!
Are you interested in taking your WSAE involvement to the next level?  
The 2017 WSAE Nominating Committee is asking that any member interested in serving on the 2018 WSAE Board of Directors complete the Board Candidate Form and send to Michelle Czosek no later than Friday, July 14. The openings for the 2018 WSAE Board are:
  • Secretary/Treasurer
    This position serves a one-year term that is typically nominated each year to ascend to the chair elect, chair and past chair positions. Any member in good standing shall be eligible for nomination and election to this office, provided he/she shall have served at least one year as a member of the board of directors at any time prior to an elective term of office. The secretary/treasurer shall oversee the Society's funds and records. As treasurer, he/she shall oversee collection of member dues and/or assessments and the establishment of proper accounting procedures for the handling of the Society's funds. He/she shall report on the financial condition of the Society at all meetings of the board of directors and at other times when called upon by the chair. As secretary of the Society, he/she shall oversee the proper recording of proceedings of meetings of the Society and the board of directors. He/she shall ensure that accurate records are kept of all members. Such duties of the secretary-treasurer as may be specified by the board of directors may be delegated to the president. 
     
  • At-large directors (1)
    At-large directors serve three-year terms. The director currently serving is eligible to serve another term. However, if the Secretary/Treasurer is an existing board member that person's unexpired term will need to be filled, guaranteeing that we will need a minimum of one new board member. 

All Board members shall serve to advance the mission of WSAE by attending educational programs, board meetings, strategic planning sessions and other activities of the society. Board members shall promote membership through referrals and staff involvement. Additional information is included on the nominations form.

 

If you have any questions about serving, please feel free to contact any member of the current board of directors or Michelle Czosek.


Last call for headshots
Don't be like this person!
Send us your photo for the WSAE directory 
We will be wrapping up work on the 2017 WSAE membership directory within the next couple of weeks. If you have not already sent us a professional headshot, or would like to update the one we already have, please send a high-resolution .jpg file to Kristin McGuine.

Advertise in the WSAE membership directory
Limited advertising in the WSAE membership directory is available. Contact Jeanne Rosen for additional information, including rates. All WSAE members will receive a copy of the membership directory in July. It will mail poly-bagged with the Summer issue of VantagePoint magazine.

Save the date - WSAE 2017 Summit!

Monday, October 30 - Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Madison Marriott West in Middleton
Benchmarking

2017 Compensation & Benefits Survey results available

Every two years, WSAE participates in a compensation and benefits survey with a group of over 30 state societies of association executives. The report gives you access to survey results from information provided by over 1,300 association executives across the U.S. 
 
The national and Wisconsin-based report analyzes such data as gender by position, average salary and salary increases by position and years of experience, leave and vacation policies, retirement and insurance benefits, and CEO contract conditions.
 
Your purchase includes both the 2017 Association Compensation & Benefits Executive Summary along with the National and Wisconsin reports. 

Price: Members $100/Non-members $200

Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

Avoid heavy fines for emails sent to Canadian recipients

A key deadline in the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is approaching. Effective July 1, 2017, commercial emails (as well as text messages of a commercial nature) may be sent to a person in Canada only if that person: 
  • Is a current association member; 
  • Holds a current certification from the association; 
  • Has given express consent; 
  • Has been a member, been certified, made a purchase, attended an event, or contributed a donation within the 24 month period prior to receiving the commercial email; o
  • Has made an inquiry within the 6 month period prior to receiving the commercial email.

ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition

The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition is
where association professionals all come together to give a little and get a lot more. Join WSAE August 12-15 in Toronto, Canada, for #ASAE17. Give a few days of time to get a year's worth of support from the association community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wisconsin Reception at ASAE Annual Meeting
While you are at ASAE annual meeting, please plan to join us for the Wisconsin reception, a special event exclusively for Wisconsin association professionals! 
August 14  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CT)

Toronto, Canada
RSVP not necessary, just show up!
The Wisconsin Reception is sponsored by VISIT Milwaukee.

Events
CEO Roundtables
CEO Roundtables are designed specifically for association CEOs only, as a venue for networking and sharing ideas. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with your peers in a casual setting and discuss topics of interest.

Milwaukee
June 27, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)
Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD)
More information.
WSAE Solutions Network
Membership Spoke hosts brown bag breakfast
Milwaukee
July 12, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (CT)
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
More information.
Webinar Series





Upcoming webinars

Write like a rock star
June 20, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)

Five trends associations can't ignore
July 13, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
WSAE Connected Community

Mobile conference apps

ACEC Wisconsin is looking for recommendations on mobile conference app developers. We use the app for a few conferences throughout the year in place of a conference proceedings book. Any suggestions are appreciated, as I'd like a lot of options to pursue/review. 
Join the discussion.

YourMembership
Does any one have a contact who knows the YourMembership platform really well? We are looking to find someone who can perform 5-10 of work per week for us. 
Join the discussion.

Risk management - What would help you?
I posted on this forum some months ago as we embarked on a risk management journey at my association. I was surprised by the lack of resources and material on risk management relating specifically to professional association management. The Spring issue of VantagePoint, WSAE's quarterly magazine, published an article I wrote on risk management as a leadership best practice. I'm hoping some of you read the article and that we can create a dialog around this critical management practice. Do you include a formal risk management program within your association? What are your lessons learned or recommendations to share? What resources do you currently use? Would you be interested in having access to new or additional resources (guides, templates, and tools) for application within your organization?
Join the discussion.

Professional Development

CAE prep

WSAE is once again partnering with the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) to offer CAE preparation courses  that incorporate study guides, reading comprehension questions, flashcards and practice tests. With three different courses, there is an option to fit every level of  preparedness. Learn more about earning your CAE or download the 2017 course brochure

Membership
Welcome new members!
  • William Abrams 
  • Amber Bovenmyer, Web Courseworks 
  • Kate Kochelek, TEAM, Inc 
  • Julianne Suleski, The Madison Club
Careers
Career Headquarters highlights
Assistant Director of Meetings
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Executive Director Inc.

Scientific Editor
Madison, Wisconsin
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

Executive Director
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
National Auto Body Council
Looking for a career change? Let us help.
Here's a pretty cool job search feature from WSAE. Follow us on Twitter ( WSAEtweets) and receive a notification every time a new career opportunity is posted to the WSAE Career Headquarters.
VantagePoint, WSAE's Quarterly Publication
Call for authors
Have you experienced an association success you would be willing to share with your WSAE colleagues by authoring an article for VantagePoint ? Or perhaps a fail, that the rest of us could learn from? We would love to hear any article ideas that you have! Plus, you can earn CAE credits toward your certification renewal. Please contact Kristin McGuine for more information.

Member News
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.
Calendar of events
Career Headquarters
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