Pay It Forward to Move Mountains
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WSAE launches new giving campaign in support of struggling members
Pay It Forward to Move Mountains
WSAE thinks it would be pretty awesome to be able to pay association dues and cover the costs of other resources for those industry partners and association execs who need a little extra help this year due to pandemic-related factors. The program launch at the Spring Fore-ward. Click here to give what you can - $10, $25, $50 or $100. All donors will be recognized on our website, as well as at the 2021 Summit, when the campaign concludes.
We certainly are Stronger by Association!
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Board of Directors
Now is your chance to help drive the direction and future of WSAE!
The openings for the 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 (3)
At-large directors serve three-year terms.
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.
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Annual Awards
Recognize a deserving peer - WSAE award nominations now open
Do you know an individual or organization that deserves to be recognized by their WSAE peers for their contributions to WSAE or the association management profession? This is your chance to nominate them for one of our 2021 awards to acknowledge their accomplishments.
WSAE offers the opportunity to submit nominations for four awards:
- Visionary Award
- Association Leadership Award
- Hall of Fame Award
- Young Professional Award
Awards will be presented during the WSAE Summit taking place October 26-27 in Brookfield.
To view award guidelines and nominate a WSAE member, complete the nomination form. View a list of past winners. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, July 19.
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2021 Membership Directory
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Last call!
Professional headshots
Send us your photo for the WSAE Membership Directory! 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 at kmcguine@wsae.org by Thursday, July 1. The Membership Directory will mail to all members along with the Summer edition of VantagePoint magazine in mid-July.
Advertising opportunity
Limited advertising in the WSAE Membership Directory is available. Learn more about the advertising rates. If interested, please contact Chris Caple at ccaple@wsae.org by Thursday, July 1.
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New education program: Qualified Association Specialist (QAS)
WSAE members receive the member registration rate for this education program on the principles of association management
The Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) Certificate Program, offered through the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE), gathers seasoned experts from around the country to present a comprehensive overview of the many facets of working in or with an association. This program is perfect for young (or new) professionals in the association industry who want to better understand the many facets of their organization.
The comprehensive overview of the key areas of association management includes:
- Organization types and management structures
- Board governance and volunteer management
- Financial management and budgeting
- Administration and HR
- Legal issues in associations and risk management
- Marketing, communication and crisis management
- Social media and online communities
- Membership recruitment/engagement/retention
- Meetings, conference, trade shows
- Non-dues development and training program
- Public policy and government relations
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Looking Forward 2021 Solutions
WSAE members are invited to participate in Part 2 of Looking Forward 2021; the longest-running, most comprehensive research of the association business environment. Part 1 focused on challenges and implications of those challenges in the association space. Part 2 focuses on the solutions – what are associations successfully doing to address their concerns and challenges?
As with Part 1 earlier this year, everyone completing the survey will receive access to a dashboard of the survey results provided by Nucleus (the official Data Analytics Solution to the Association Laboratory Research Alliance) giving you timely access to valuable data on the state of the association business sector and allowing you to compare your responses to those of your peers.
The research is being conducted by Association Laboratory, an independent strategic research firm specializing in association business strategy. WSAE is one of nearly 20 global, national, and state societies for association executives encouraging participation among its membership/stakeholders in this research via the Association Laboratory Research Alliance.
The longevity of the survey, ability to create actionable insights from the data, and diversity in responses supports WSAE’s efforts to provide you with the tools you need to foster strategic, future-focused discussions that impact your association’s strategy today.
The survey will take you up to 15 minutes to complete. Please note that you must complete the survey at one time or keep the survey window open when you switch to something else in the midst of responding. If you exit before finishing the survey, you will need to start over at the beginning. Partial responses cannot be saved.
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$99 Introductory Membership
It's back! If you know a coworker or colleague who would love being part of the WSAE community? We all know what a good thing WSAE membership can be. The spirit of camaraderie and the shared knowledge is undeniable. Every member brings something to the 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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Please reach out to Michelle at mczosek@wsae.org if you have any ideas for programming you would find valuable!
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Hotel Northland, Green Bay
July 19-20
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Brookfield Conference Center
October 26-27
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If interested in supporting these events through sponsorship, please contact Chris Caple at ccaple@wsae.org.
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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.
July 7, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)
July 21, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)
August 2, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)
WSAE offers an extensive library of online learning, covering a broad array of association management topics, available 24/7, at your convenience!
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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
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Lori Holly, Executive Director, Inc
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Judy Keller, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
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Kristopher Knox, Halmyre
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Deirdre McDowell, Executive Director, Inc
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Amanda Schmidt, Greater Green Bay CVB
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Michele Tourne, Executive Director, Inc
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EDI staff earn Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace certificate
Congratulations to Executive Director, Inc. team members Anniekay Erby, Vanessa Goodman, Rachelle Henry, Susan Lathrop, Laura Pizur, Kim Schardin and Shawn Storey for earning a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. The course was an information-packed seven weeks, with quizzes following each two hour lecture, which included guest speakers and a lot of great content.
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Amanda Safa earns Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation
The Events Industry Council has announced that Amanda Safa, a meeting planner with AMPED Association Management, has earned the Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) designation. Safa has 11 years’ experience in association and nonprofit meeting planning and has a passion for perfecting meeting and event logistics while strategically identifying areas to bring in new technology and innovation. Her current AMPED clients are the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) and the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) for whom she recently managed the overall strategy and planning of their joint international medical meeting with over 8,200 participants.
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Eagle Creek Partners launches new research services
New WSAE member Eagle Creek Partners has launched a unique online survey offering, including a member needs assessment tool and a post-event survey product. Unlike traditional online surveys, this unique approach uses a “conversational” style for asking questions that yields up to 40% higher response rates. Discounted pricing is available for WSAE members who schedule a survey before July 15. Visit them on the web at www.eaglecreekpartners.co or contact Mike Ulmer at mulmer@eaglecreekpartners.co (317-563-0414) to get your member needs assessment survey scheduled in advance of your annual planning, or to discuss any other survey needs.
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Association Resource Center, Inc. reaccredited by the AMC Institute
Association Resource Center, Inc. (ARC) announced that it has recently been awarded reaccreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry. Administered by AMC Institute, AMC Institute Accreditation is recognized and supported by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership and is based on the ANSI Standard of Good Practices for the AMC Industry. Among 500-plus Association Management Companies (AMC) worldwide, only 81 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment and the ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-for-profit clients. AMCs must earn re-accreditation every four years, demonstrating to an independent outside auditor that they continue to meet the standard. ARC was initially awarded accreditation by AMC Institute in 2013.
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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 Kristin McGuine or 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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Top ASAE priority - Pandemic risk insurance, especially coverage for event cancellation
As our economy and communities continue to reopen, ASAE public policy staff are working to build support for the nonprofit association community in Congress and before the Administration. A pandemic risk insurance program, which ASAE first called for in March 2020, is critically needed to help our community and others fully reestablish programs, services, the workforce and our overall economic impact, and remains a top priority.
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ASAE joins business continuity coalition
As part of its effort to help pass pandemic risk insurance legislation that will protect American jobs and limit future economic damage from pandemics and other national emergencies, ASAE joined the Business Continuity Coalition (BCC). The BCC works with policymakers and other U.S. stakeholders to develop an insurance program that protects jobs by ensuring business continuity from future economic losses from this, or any pandemic, and other emergencies necessitating widespread closures of the economy. Read more.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce launches plan to address worker shortage
A new initiative - America Works - launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation aims to mobilize industries and the government to rapidly address America’s deepening worker shortage crisis with actionable solutions. In response to what it calls a “national economic emergency,” the U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new program to help America’s employers fill jobs. Read more.
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The WSAE Career Center visited 1,360 times last week!
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Wausau
Association Executives Group, LLC
Southeastern Wisconsin
Credit Union National Association Today
Madison
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Thank You to 2021 Annual Sponsors
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We welcome an average of ten new members monthly, on top of a steady base of members - WSAE 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. If you are interested, you can review the 2021 Partnership Prospectus, and contact Chris Caple at ccaple@wsae.org with any questions or to discuss other Partnership opportunities.
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