GSAE Member - $59
GSAE additional staff - $39
Thank you to our sponsors:
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Donating a silent auction prize is one of the best ways to promote your organization, while helping GSAE raise money for educational programming. Our 2022 Silent Auctions raised over $19,000. 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.
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Neil Hibbert (SONSUN Enterprises) is Sales Manager at the Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta’s first LEED-certified conference center which recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation and re-imagination with a focus on new technology throughout the property |
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Ashley Woitena, MBA, TMP, LEC, CDME has been named to Georgia Trend's annual 40 Under 40 list. See the list. |
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Tucker Green has been named the 2023-24 President of the Optimist Club of Jasper. |
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Hester Ndoja, CAE has been named interim CEO of the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE). |
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Felicia D. Kenan, JM, MPA, CAE, CMP is a new Analyst for Association Laboratory. Read the press release. |
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The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, scheduled to open in spring 2024, has named Julie Bileky Director of Catering. GSAE members know Julie from her time at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. |
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As of October 11, John Bacon, MBA, is joining ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership as Vice President of Enterprise Sales. |
Abit Massey, CAE: A Classroom of His Own at UGA
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is building a new Poultry Science Building that will better equip faculty and students, the Georgia communities they support, and the nation’s poultry industry for the challenges and opportunities of the future. A 100-person classroom within the new building will be named for our own Abit Massey, CAE.
For more information about the building project, visit the building plan page online.
Chattanooga's Best of the Best List Named
Congratulations to The Westin Chattanooga and The Read House for being named finalists in the Chattanooga Times Free Press' 2023 Best of the Best hotel list.
Associated General Contractors of America Names Georgia as the Large Chapter of the Year
 The Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia) announced today it won the prestigious 2023 Large Chapter of the Year Award presented by The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America). This is the third time AGC Georgia has earned this top honor (2007, 2014).
Congrats to GSAE members Mike Dunham, Alyson Abercrombie, CAE, and Machell Harper.
2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Small Cities in the US
2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Large Cities in the US
See the full list
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#2 San Diego Tourism Authority |
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#8 Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. |
The Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau has been chosen as Best Information Services in Appen Media's "2023 Best of North Atlanta."
Experience all the awesomeness of Alpharetta next week. Produced by the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau and Flavors Magazine, Alpharetta Restaurant Week is a celebration of Alpharetta's delicious dining scene. Visit eateries you’ve always wanted to try and rediscover old favorites, with exclusive menus and prix fixe pricing at 45+ participating restaurants. Oct. 15-21.
Omni Raleigh is Under Construction
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- Opening 2027
- 550 Rooms
- Raleigh’s burgeoning Convention Center Campus
- 55,000 square feet of meeting space
- Several food and beverage outlets
- Rooftop pool
- Signature Mokara Spa
- Fitness center
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Check out the video
Explore The Classic Center Arena with Hard-Hat Tours this Fall
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Starting this October, The Classic Center and Visit Athens are partnering to offer exclusive hard-hat tours. Be among the first to explore the arena's potential, which promises to be the ultimate setting for unforgettable experiences.
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Reach out to Visit Athens Director of Sales Elyse Harris for more details on this exciting milestone in construction and to secure your future event dates. She can be reached at EHarris "at" VisitAthensGA.com.
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Save the Date! Athens Wine Weekend - February 2-4, 2024
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The Classic Center loves its GSAE partners and will be offering a special GSAE package for the 2024 Athens Wine Weekend! Sip and sample the best wine and cooking artistry during this weekend of exquisite taste in downtown Athens.
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2024 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 29 - May 31
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The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
- Top-notch education from thought leaders
- Up to 10 CAE credits
- Over 230 attendees expected
- Golf, kayaks, crafts, beer pour and wine tastings
- Take the new 360° Tour of The Lodge
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GSAE 2024 Budget Numbers
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- Shared Interest Group meetings are included in your membership.
- Association Executive dues are $325; additional association staff members are $150.
- Corporate Supplier dues are $350; additional staff from the same company are $250.
- Local events on February 21, April 17, July 17, and September 18, 2024 are $49 for GSAE members.
- July Event sponsorship is $1,500.
- The Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show & Silent Auction, December 11, 2024, is $59 for GSAE members. Two sponsorships are available for $2,000 each.
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Got GSAE Member News?
Has something phenomenal happened in your professional life? An award, new job, organizational excellence? Let us share it, too! Just send press releases, job changes, award announcements to Corrin Wagnon at corrin "at" gsae.org.
The Professional Development Committee Meeting is October 27, 9:00 am. Please send an email to Wendy at wendy@gsae.org if you are interested in learning more.
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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. So many great opportunities are available right now in Georgia. Check out the Careers section at the bottom of this e-newsletter for the latest Georgia postings.
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Discover 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. Be sure to check back often as GSAE continues to add resources to this page going forward.
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Have a compelling story to share? GSAE is seeking members interested in sharing effective practices, compelling case studies, and pilot programs. Or, are you interested in writing a guest column? Let us know! Contact Wendy at wendy@gsae.org.
Winter 2024 – TBD
Spring 2024 – Association Communications: What's New (including AI that won't keep you up at night)
Summer 2024 – Governance & Tech
Fall 2024 – Content Curation (Develop Once. Publish Everywhere.)
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Wednesday, October 25
Piedmont Park’s Promenade and Magnolia Hall
11:00 am
MPI Georgia Chapter invites you to volunteer and connect with the meeting professionals’ community during their annual Fall Classic, featuring bocce, cornhole and miniature golf. Volunteers will receive complimentary lunch and orientation.
Reach out to GSAE and MPI Georgia Chapter member, Kevin Priger, to volunteer. His email is Kevin.Priger "at" Hilton.com.
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As you confront new labor and employment related obstacles – including limitations on restrictive covenants and proposed DOL rules to make more employees eligible for overtime – Fisher Phillips can help you overcome challenges and achieve your objectives.
If you or your member companies are unaware of these changes or have questions, please contact Terri Stewart at fpatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com for a free 30-minute consultation.
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Our friends at the Customer Experience Professionals Association (including Greg Melia, CAE, Jennifer Baker, and Adrienne Bryant, CAE) released a new book to help organizations incorporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into the way they serve their customers. Download the book for free and encourage your members to as well.
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For 12 years, Association Laboratory has produced our annual environmental scan of the association strategy environment – Looking Forward®. The Looking Forward family includes three parts – Impact, Solutions and DEI.
The new DEI component is the first-of-its-kind look at what the perceptions, challenges and solutions are to issues around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, from an association-sector perspective.
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ASAE has worked hard to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which would expand economic opportunities and increase access to valuable postsecondary credentials. The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition was established to help build maximum Congressional support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. If credentials, skills training, or expertise are important to your sector, to your organization, or to your stakeholders, this coalition's work will support you.
Join us and add your organization. There is NO COST to join, and we invite you to read the flyer for detailed information regarding scope, efforts, time requirements, etc.
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Tuesday, November 28, 1:00 pm - Wednesday, November 29, 3:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina
4000 Summit Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30319
The Group Sales Symposium is an educational and networking event for all meetings/convention sales professionals: attendees include destination marketing organization group sales teams, hotel and lodging sales professionals, and group attractions, event facilities and conference center sales associates.
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We are excited to share a unique offering from The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) –– their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training that inspires collaboration and innovation for corporations and nonprofits in real-time, in-person or virtually. Partnering with UPS, there are opportunities for free training for qualified 501(c)3 organizations.
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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. 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. Learn more about Shared Interest Group (SIG) opportunities and join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.
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Association Assistant | Nardone Consulting Group, Inc. (NCG)
Atlanta, GA, The Association Assistant acts as the primary contact for NCG team members and the assigned association by providing administrative support in the areas of general communication, office management, financial/bookkeeping support, membership, events, web-based activities, data entry, and marketing. The Association Assistant supports NCG and up to two Associations under the AMC model and some domestic travel is required. The Association Assistant reports to the NCG Director of Operations and is responsible for four main areas of operations/support as it relates to NCG: 1) Team Member Support, 2) Office Management/Administration, 3) Bookkeeping Support, and 4) Association Support.
Association Executive (Executive Director) | Nardone Consulting Group, Inc. (NCG)
Atlanta, GA. The association executive role is an opportunity to lead and support 2-3 impactful professional or trade associations to have a greater influence on their profession or make a stronger mark on their industry. You will be working with a designated team of NCG association management professionals to support your associations’ leaders and volunteers in their efforts to advance their association’s mission and vision. You will lead your team as their executive director in understanding your association’s governance, committee goals and annual objectives. You are responsible for association partner day-to-day deliverables. The position reports to the NCG Director of Operations.
Association Manager | Nardone Consulting Group, Inc. (NCG)
Atlanta, GA. The association manager role is an opportunity to lead and support 2-3 impactful professional or trade associations to have a greater influence on their profession or make a stronger mark on their industry. You will be working with a designated team of NCG association management professionals to support your associations’ leaders and volunteers in their efforts to advance their association’s mission and vision. You will work with your team lead to lead your team in understanding and executing on your association’s governance, committee goals and annual objectives. You are responsible for association partner day-to-day deliverables. The position reports to the team lead for each association assigned and the Director of Operations at NCG.
Executive Director | Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Augusta, GA. The Executive Director (ED) will lead the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) and its statewide network of members including destination marketing organizations, corporate partners, and tourism affiliated industry allies. The ED will work in partnership with the board of directors in executing the mission and growth of this tourism-based, economic development industry association and serve as a connector and voice for Georgia’s community of tourism professionals and unique destinations.
Learning Experience Manager | CoreNet Global
Atlanta, GA. The Learning Experience Manager is primarily responsible for attracting participants into engaging professional development experiences and professional designation programs by providing responsive customer support and targeted outreach. This position is typically the first point of contact with professional development prospects and participants. This positive, energetic and customer-focused professional ensures prospects connect with others, grow in their career, learn essential skills, and directs them to supportive learning environments and experiences designed to engender a sense of belonging. This position is a high-performing team player focused on meeting and exceeding operational goals, improving administrative processes, ensuring timely response to all inquiries, and matching prospects needs to available learning programs.
Membership / Member Experience Manager | CoreNet Global
Atlanta, GA. CoreNet Global's Member Experience Manager enhances the association’s customer experience by providing support and relationship management within the Member Services department. This position works to improve current membership processes and procedures such as prospect development, recruitment, new member onboarding and retention activities to members globally. Candidate must be available to start January 2024. This position requires a commute to the headquarter office in Atlanta during hybrid work days, which vary throughout the year but does not exceed 3 days / week. Parking or transit is a company paid benefit.
Standards Coordinator | Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry (TAPPI)
Peachtree Corners, GA. TAPPI is looking for a detail-oriented, team player who enjoys learning about technical information and working on fast-paced projects throughout the organization. The Coordinator plays a key role within the Standards department supporting key Standards-related activities. TAPPI Standards are developed for and by the industry, which means our association members and industry professionals help us develop our testing procedures and Technical Information Papers (TIPs). These are guidelines and best practices for the Forest Products Industries. The Coordinator provides support on the review, maintenance, and preparation of Standards Department documentation, and supports the balloting process for Standards and the TIPs process. This team member interacts directly with TAPPI members and volunteers who participate in the review and development of Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods (UMs). This is an entry-level position.
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GSAE Leadership Retreat | 2 days, 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
