GSAE Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, April 16
11:30 am–1:30 pm ET
Georgia World Congress Center
.75 CAE credit
Regenerate with Jessica Stollings-Holder and Dr. Karah Sprouse
Understand and engage each generation in the workforce and gain strategies to harness their collective strengths to fuel success today and into the future.
Schedule
10:30 am–11:30 am: GSAE Member Orientation - join GSAE leadership to learn about all things GSAE
11:30 am–12:00 pm: Networking Reception
12:00 pm–1:30 pm: Luncheon
1:35 pm: Host Property Tour
1:30–3:00 pm: Concurrent Breakout Sessions: 1. Speak Up. | 2. Less information. More Interpretation.
3:00–4:00 pm: Closing Experience: Share It Forward.
Cost
GSAE Member – $49 luncheon ($59 after April 11) OR $159 luncheon plus workshop
Guests – $69 luncheon ($79 after April 11) OR $179 luncheon plus workshop
Workshop Details - 2.5 hours - 1:30 pm–4:00 pm - Pre-approved for 2.5 CAE credits
Concurrent Breakout Session 1: Less information. More Interpretation. | Audience: Current leaders
- Learn how to foster effective communication and connection with Gen Z employees to build a cohesive team where all generations thrive.
Concurrent Breakout Session 2: Speak Up | Audience: Gen Z
- Build confidence in verbal, interpersonal, and cross-generational communication and own your transition into the workplace.
Closing Experience: Share It Forward
- Apply insights learned in a knowledge-sharing experience where all generations come together, share wisdom, and harness their collective perspectives to create positive change.
Thank you to our Annual AV Sponsor: OAV (Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Services)
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2025 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 28–May 30
Join us for top-notch education from thought leaders, including the Thursday Opening Session speaker Alan Schaefer on “Going Platinum” and more!
Up to 10.5 CAE credits, including a pre-con workshop.
Host Hotel Room Block Link
- $235 USD per night + taxes + resort fee $23 per day
- Shoulder dates based on availability
- Last day to book The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa: 5/6/2025 or until sold out
- AC Hotel Savannah Historic District
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District/Riverfront
- The Alida Hotel
Click to make reservation, input dates, and select view all hotels to see rates.
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Savannah Experiences
- Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning through the Show Us Your Badge Program and other Savannah partners.
- Golf at The Club at Savannah Harbor Wednesday morning
- Quarter Century Road Bike Ride Wednesday morning
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Donate Now, then Bid High and Bid Often!
Donating a silent auction prize is one of the best ways to promote your organization, while helping GSAE raise money for educational programming. Our 2024 Silent Auctions raised over $26,000. Thanks to member Tony Rissley and Expo Auctions, the auction is virtual and open to all GSAE members.
If helpful, we encourage you to partner with a sister property, organization, and/or your local CVB to help promote your area or organization and support GSAE's educational programming. Donate a prize today.
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GSAE Member News
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Larry Rosenfield, CHME, is Senior Sales Manager at Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center. |
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Ashley Woitena, MBA, TMP, LEC, CDME, is President and Chief Executive Officer for VisitColumbusGA. |
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Jim Thompson, IOM, CAE is incoming President of Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. He will also be a speaker at the 2025 GSAE Annual Meeting in Savannah, GA. |
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Scott Wiley, FASAE, CAE, is CEO at CoreNet Global. |
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Morgan Stincer is National Sales Manager for the Southeast with Omni Homestead Resort & Spa. |
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Dan Vickers, CAE, Executive Director of The Podiatry Institute, is retiring in June. |
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Cece Corbin, CMP, President/CEO, National Protein & Food Distributors Association, will retire at the end of March. |
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Wendy W. Kavanagh, CAE, is President/CEO, National Protein & Food Distributors Association. |
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Our sincere condolences to the family of L.A. "Buddy" Patrick, past President of Atlanta Apartment Association, who passed away February 19. A memorial service will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church (4096 East Cherokee Dr., Canton, GA) at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Notice |
Insider Advantage's JAMES Magazine – 2025 Most Influential Georgians
Congratulations to our GSAE members on this year's list. Read more.
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Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
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Stephanie Fischer, President & CEO, Georgia Restaurant Association |
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Michael “Sully” Sullivan, JD, President & CEO, ACEC of Georgia |
New Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Introducing Live Oak, Charleston Historic District, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel opening November 2025. Reach out to GSAE member Michael Burd at michael.burd "at" marriott.com. Learn more.
Elite Savannah Travel
Old Savannah Tours is now Elite Savannah Travel. Focused solely on receptive services for group travel and luxury transportation. Contact GSAE member Renae Scott at rscott "at" elitesavannahtravel.com. Learn more.
And a Huge Thank You to the GSAE Community
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The GSAE Feb. 19 Luncheon featuring Mike Pennington, CAE was also a wonderful celebration of Wendy Kavanagh, CAE. We want to extend a special thank you to the following: |
AMAZING Recognition Committee:
- Julie Anderson, CAE, MBA
- Ragan Cohn
- Sheryl Ehlers, CMP, MS
- Jillianne Jewell, CAE
- Katie Oxford, CAE
- Mike Pennington, CAE
- Catie Ramp, MBA, MPA, AE-MBA
- Lori K. Spear, CAE
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- Jen Thompson
- Maria Trammell
- Corrin Wagnon
- Mary Wheatley, IOM, CAE
- Barry White, IOM, CDME
- Missy Wilson, MBA
- Holly Wright
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Our generous Recognition Sponsors:
- Georgia Association of Water Professionals
- Lighthouse Counsel
- MemberClicks by Personify
- Associated General Contractors of Georgia
- Explore Brookhaven
- The Classic Center & Visit Athens GA
- The Leaders' Haven
- Etherio
- Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia
- Atlanta Apartment Association
- Vista Cova
Congratulations to Wendy W. Kavanagh, CAE
Congratulations to Wendy W. Kavanagh, CAE on being recognized with a special presentation of the Clifford M. Clarke Award.
The Clifford M. Clarke Award is GSAE's highest honor and is presented to honor a member for an outstanding career of leadership and service to associations in Georgia. It is named for the late Cliff Clarke, president emeritus of the Arthritis Foundation and the first Georgian to serve as chief elected officer of ASAE.
Pre-approved for 10 CAE credits. Last year’s cohort received 15 CAE credits based on tracked self-study time. Expect up to 3 hours of self-study per module / 6 hours around the live sessions, which cover 2 modules each.
Live webinars, 10:00–11:00 am EST/EDT.
- April 15 – Program Kickoff and Onboarding
- April 29 – Vision Goals & Planning Process
- May 13 – The Right Team & Right Customers
- May 27 – An Empowered System of Management
- June 10 – Demystifying the Financials
- June 24 – Applying the Financials & Graduation
Visit GSAE’s AE-MBA website for all the details and to register for the 2025 cohort. Discount available for pairs and teams of five.
Changes to CMP Testing
The Events Industry Council (EIC) is making some major changes this year to the testing for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. If you are currently in the process of studying to take the CMP exam you have till March 31 to take the existing exam based on the EIC Manual 9th edition. After March 31 the current exam will be retired. The new EIC Manual 10th edition, with the new material on the 3 new domains, will be released in June 2025.
A Fall 2025 CMP Study Group is scheduled to begin August 19; please email Sherly Ehlers, CMP, MS at sheryl.ehlers "at" @atlantamarriottnw.com for more information on the Study Group. Learn more.
GSAE 2025 Event Sponsorship and Hosting Opportunities
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
- Exclusive event sponsorship available for July – $1,500.
- The Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show & Silent Auction – two sponsorships are available for $2,000.
- The 2025 GSAE Annual Meeting corporate supplier exhibitor and sponsor packages range from $729–$3,599; additional attendees from the same organization – $389 each.
2025 GSAE Hosting Opportunities Available
2025 GSAE Membership Dues - Renew Today
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GSAE's Dues Year is January 1–December 31
- Association Exec 1 – $325
- Association Exec 2+ – $150
- Group association memberships available now. Contact us for info at gsae "at" gsae.org
- Corporate Supplier Member 1 – $350
- Corporate Supplier Member 2+ – $250
- Retired Member – $40
- Affiliate – $100
- GSAE's current W9
Log into your profile or use GSAE's easy button to renew today! |
2025 Inclusion Calendar Published
Welcome Mat. GSAE is committed to being a resource and model for members and organizations on effective practices that drive successful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. GSAE believes in fostering a welcoming culture amongst our members that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable to all. We know our differences are what make us stronger. Through diverse perspectives, an inclusive culture, and equitable opportunities, we are connecting leaders, advancing associations. Access the 2025 Inclusion Calendar.
Scammers, Spammers & Phishing - Bleh
GSAE will never, ever ask you to buy gift cards or transfer money among our Board members, volunteers, or staff. We do not use third parties to sell our hotel room blocks or offer membership lists. Call us at (404) 577-7850 if you have a question about an email.
We also urge you to train your staff to do the same – call and confirm authenticity if you are not expecting a proposal from a property or other service provider. Every employee should also have two-factor authentication on every single log-in. We regularly receive the "was this you?" message. Nine times of ten, it wasn't!
Have GSAE News to Share?
Please send job changes, member news, and press releases to Corrin at corrin "at" gsae.org by the second Monday of the month.
We understand your time is valuable, and we strive to make volunteer service convenient and rewarding. GSAE volunteers truly do the work of the organization. Please send an email to Corrin at corrin "at" gsae.org if you are interested in learning more about 2025 committee and SIG leadership opportunities.
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Other CAE course options are available online.
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Did you know our Career Headquarters links to ASAE's national site? **And** if you buy a posting through us, GSAE gets a royalty payment to support the Society's programming. Check out the Careers section at the bottom of this e-newsletter for the latest Georgia postings.
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Explore GSAE's entirely FREE library of downloadable content, including white papers, guides, infographics, case studies, industry analysis, and so much more! Consider this your one-stop shop when looking for current topics you need to learn about that are influencing our entire industry.
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GSAE is seeking members interested in sharing effective practices, compelling case studies, and pilot programs. Have another story idea? Contact Corrin at corrin "at" gsae.org if you are interested in contributing to our community knowledge.
- Spring 2025 – The State of Association Meetings, Post Pandemic Progress - editorial content due Thursday, March 20
- Summer 2025 – Managing Up – Integrating the Younger Generation into Leadership Roles - editorial content due Monday, June 23
- Did you follow a family member into the association management profession? If so, we want to hear from you for a mini-feature in the Summer issue of the magazine!
- Fall 2025 – Association Management Companies: Adapting to What Associations Need Now - editorial content due Monday, September 29
- Also seeking guest columnists – 700–1,200 words, anytime.
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Association Laboratory, in cooperation with the Association Laboratory Research Alliance, invites you to participate in Looking Forward Challenges 2025, the leading environmental scan of the association strategy environment. This survey investigates the challenges association face as a result of the changing member environment.
Every participant will receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard, allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff, and volunteer leadership. The dashboard also contains multiple years of Looking Forward data, allowing you to look for changes and spot trends over time.
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Mark your calendars to join ASAE in person on Tuesday, March 25–Wednesday, March 26, in Washington, DC, for ASAE’s annual Legislative Fly In.
ASAE’s advocacy and coalition-building efforts continue to focus on two federal legislative initiatives that would improve access to economically vital certifications and other credentials that associations provide.
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Are your member organizations concerned about the future of employment law with the new White House Administration? Fisher Phillips has created a forecast. Contact Terri Stewart FPatlanta "at' fisherphillips.com for a complimentary 30-minute consultation courtesy of your GSAE membership.
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IBDEA overcame manual processes by using MemberClicks. Learn how they streamlined operations, boosted efficiency and improved the member experience.
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Webinars, Podcasts & Blogs from Around the Web
GSAE compiles a compendium of podcasts, blogs, and resources from association land that we think will help you be better at your job.
Highlights this month include new issues from Association BrainFood (free education!), podcasts from our SAE colleagues, and a new Rogue Tulip's Radio Free 501c episode. Follow, listen, and learn!
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- Recordings of livestreamed and virtual meetings are available on our GSAE1917 YouTube Channel through GSAEtv.
- GSAE's Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) are complimentary, self-directed groups of GSAE members that focus on a particular area of interest.
- More upcoming meetings will be announced in 2025. Join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.
Executive Director | Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics | Atlanta, Georgia
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Webinar: Maintaining A Relevant Member Value Proposition - An Entrepreneurial Approach | 1:30 pm
