2018 Spring Outing
Last chance to register!
The WSAE Spring Outing has always been a great event for connecting with association peers, whether on or off the course. In addition to the golf tournament held on Tuesday, the Spring Outing will offer non-golfers the opportunity to visit sponsors out on the course for games and refreshments and engage in an additional educational session in the afternoon. Register by May 15, 2018!

Program highlights

Monday, May 21
  • Preventing Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era, Ann Barry Hanneman & Geoffrey Trotier, von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
     
  • Navigating Workplace Rapids, Greg Hawks, Owner/Instigator, Hawks Agency
     
  • What Every Event Planner Should Know: Trends and Tips for the Association Industry, panel discussion
Tuesday, May 22
  • Creating an Event Experience, Megan Denhardt, CAE, President, The Denhardt Group



4 credits available for Monday and 3.5 credits available for Tuesday.


Online registration closes May 15, 2018

Community Outreach
This year, WSAE is thrilled to support the Lakeland Animal Shelter, located in Delevan, WI. Lakeland Animal Shelter is the only animal shelter that serves all of Walworth County and beyond. The shelter takes into care more than 3,000 homeless animals each year, and is very proud to say that it the only animal shelter in the state that has open intake of stray animals for the entire county and is a no-kill shelter, where animals have no time or space limits. This valuable service is available thanks to community-wide support and partnership opportunities, such as this one with WSAE.

Your contribution is important! The shelter uses a tremendous amount of supplies to keep these homeless animals fed, healthy and comfortable. There will be a collection bin at the registration desk during the Spring Outing to collect items off their wish list. Check out their wish list items.

Additionally, Mulligans will be sold on Monday and Tuesday to be used during the golf outing, with all proceeds going to the shelter. Lakeland Animal Shelter staff will be available both days and plan to bring animals for a meet-and-greet!


Events on Deck
Concerts on the Square Social
Save the date!

Don't pass summer up without meeting up with your WSAE peers! Join us for an informal social at Concerts on the Square (COTS) in Madison, on July 18, 2018, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm . WSAE will have a space reserved on the lawn near the southwest corner of Mifflin and Pinckney Streets (across from The Old Fashioned). Dessert, beverages and blankets will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you and enjoying a fun summer night in Madison!  Learn more .

Visit the COTS website for more information, including where to park.  
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. Learn more.

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.
  • After attending this session, you'll be able to:
  • 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
CEO Roundtables

CEO Roundtables are designed for CEOs only and offer a space 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
May 30, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)
Junior Volleyball Association



These events are worth 1.5 CAE credits.
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. 


Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)


WSAE webinars are worth 1 CAE credit.
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!
Sponsorship
Member News
Welcome new members!
  • Sue Irizarry, Hotel Retlaw
  • Mara Roberts, AIC, CLU, RHU, REBC, WDA Insurance & Services Corp.
Results from the Meetings, Education & Professional Development Survey

A group of 12 state societies of association executives, including WSAE, collaborated with Whorton Marketing & Research and Event Garde to conduct a survey of their education, meetings and professional development activities. View full survey report.
Association Acumen chosen to manage the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants

Association Acumen, LLC, a full-service association management company based in Menomonee Falls, has been chosen to manage the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA).

"We're excited to work with MAPA's progressive and forward-thinking board," Betsy Smith, Association Acumen President, said. "We're nimble, tech-savvy and committed to making best practices better. WE look forward to providing MAPA with a state of the art meeting, marketing and membership experience."

Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE, serves as MAPA's Executive Director. Schlicht is an experienced association professional with an impressive background in membership, marketing and education.
AMPED Association Management selected to manage the Society for Research in Adolescence 

AMPED Association Management, an accredited full-service association management company with offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Metro Washington, DC, has been selected to manage the Society for Research in Adolescence (SRA).

As a partner with SRA, AMPED brings a wealth of scientific association experience and provides full management services, including leadership/best practices, strategic planning, governance, policy, membership development, meeting planning, financial management, and communications.

"AMPED is thrilled to be working with SRA," said Jen Brydges, SRA's new executive director. "SRA is such an important organization, bringing together researchers focusing on understanding adolescence and enhancing the wellbeing of youth in today's globalized world. We are excited to work diligently to grow the organization and promote the groundbreaking work that is being done in this area of social science."
WSAE YP Task Force Co-Chair Emily Viles named finalist for Madison Magnet award

WSAE YP Task Force Co-Chair and 2017 WSAE Young Professional Award Winner Emily Viles has been chosen as a finalist for the Madison Magnet Mission Possible Award. The Mission Possible Award is given to the young professional who is constantly working to elevate the professional development opportunities for other YPs in the community.

Madison Magnet strives to unite talented young professionals from Madison, WI and its surrounding areas. Its mission is to provide young professionals in the Madison area opportunities to connect, collaborate, and develop professionally.
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 .
Connected Community
Does your Association Assist International Conference Attendees in Getting a Visa? 

Our association receives many requests from international members to assist them in getting a visa to attend our annual conference. Its has typically been our policy to provide a letter of invitation to the member to provide with their paperwork when they apply. We were recently asked by a member to contact the US embassy in that member's country, to assist them in getting a visa.

We have never done this, and are wondering if any associations use this approach? If your association does contact the US embassy, do you have a policy that outlines this procedure that you would be willing to share? If you do not contact the US embassy, do you provide more than a letter of invitation? Join the discussion.
Weird questions - do you know the answers?
One of my board members asked me if there are any association studies regarding political beliefs within membership. I figured smart WSAE members may be able to answer his questions.

Specifically, he asked:
  1. Is there a correlation between professional organizations and political orientation? (We know some professions are certainly leaning one direction.)
  2. Is there a generational difference within those populations?
  3. Are there any studies on a shift of politics for younger potential and existing members?
Careers
Career Headquarters highlights

Madison, Wisconsin
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
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.
Professional Development
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. 

We are currently collecting content for our Summer 2018 issue, which has a deadline of June 1, 2018. Please see WSAE's Call for Authors page for more information. Contact Kristin McGuine with any questions.

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