Congratulations to GSAE's 2023 Award Recipients
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Tara Morrison, CAE, CMP, President, Association Management Executives, Inc.
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.
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Amy Kane, CAE, MBA, Vice President of Marketing and Operations, Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia
Alan R. Johnson Servant Leadership Award. Established in 1994 and named in memory of a former Chair of the GSAE Foundation, this award is presented to honor a member who exhibits teamwork, servant leadership and community impact. |
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Becca Colbert, CMP, American Healthcare Association
Sharon Hunt Emerging Leader Award. This award is given to an association executive in Georgia based on three criteria: Impact in their own organization, involvement in GSAE, and service to the community other than through GSAE. Established in 2004, this award is presented to a member who has been in the association management profession for ten years or less.
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Chris Hendrix, CMP, Vice President of Sales, Explore Charleston
Peggy Seigler Corporate Member of the Year Award. Named in 2015, the award celebrates the many contributions of Peggy Seigler, MPA, CDME, a beloved and valued member of the community. The criterion for this award is continuous involvement and support of GSAE and the Foundation throughout his or her participation in GSAE. |
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Karen Bremer, CAE, CEO, Georgia Restaurant Association
The Skelton-Massey Award is presented to the person who recruits the most new individual members into GSAE during the year. The award recognizes the member who supports and sponsors the most new members, strengthening GSAE in size and effectiveness.
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Lisa Marie Haygood, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, Cherokee County Educational Foundation
The Stephen Styron Award is presented to an outstanding committee, Shared Interest Group, or task force chair. It is named in honor of one of GSAE's past presidents who was the first Georgian to earn the CAE designation. (Selected by Chair.) |
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Heather Blanchard, CAE, VP Association Management, Etherio
The Stephen Styron Award is presented to an outstanding committee, Shared Interest Group, or task force chair. It is named in honor of one of GSAE's past presidents who was the first Georgian to earn the CAE designation. (Selected by Chair.) |
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Jason Cline, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, SHRM-Atlanta
The Chair's Award is presented for going above and beyond the call of duty to help GSAE. (Selected by Chair.) |
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Learn more about our 2023 Award recipients and watch their celebration videos, courtesy of Tom Branch, Lava Post Productions, and Damian Kavanagh, Ed.D, CAE on GSAEtv. |
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Meet GSAE's 2024 Leadership
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We are pleased to introduce the 2024 Officers and GSAE Board of Directors elected by proclamation during the 2023 GSAE Business Meeting, December 6.
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2024 GSAE Foundation Board of Trustees
- CHAIR – Julie Anderson, CAE, MBA
- CHAIR-ELECT – Kelly McLendon, CAE
- TREASURER – Damian Kavanagh, Ed.D., CAE
- PAST Chair – Julia Boyd, CAE
- BOARD Representative – Jason Cline, CAE
- Learn more about the Foundation
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Silent Auction, ACFB Donation Drive, Wine Toss
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Atlanta Community Food Bank – Your gifts will help provide 5,340 meals. $890 raised.
GSAE's Silent Auction – Over $10,500 raised for GSAE’s educational programming
Spirits of the Season Wine Toss – Raised over $770, thanks to our generous donors and ring toss-ers. |
GSAE Member News
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Valerie Smith, CAE is the new Senior Association Manager with Nardone Consulting Group, Inc. |
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Sheryl Ehlers, CMP was recognized by the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria as a Community Service Champion & a nominee at the Georgia Hotel Lodging Association star of the lodging industry celebration. |
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Kudos to Alison Walker Melvin, CWEP for being selected for PCMA's 20 in their Twenties! Read more from The Classic Center. Learn more about the PCMA award. |
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Congratulations to Amanda Dyson-Thornton, who will take over as the new Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus in 2024. Read more. |
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Katie Bodiford, CAE is the new Executive Director of National Women in Roofing (NWiR). Read more. |
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Georgia Association of REALTORS® announced the appointment of Brad Mock, MPA, as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. He will succeed Deb Junkin, who will retire on December 31 after 14 years as CEO. |
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Welcome to Alexa Newlin, who is joining the Rheumatology Research Foundation as Director of Corporate Relations. |
GCA is State Chiropractic Association of the Year
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The Georgia Chiropractic Association won “State Chiropractic Association of the Year” from the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations for its work passing legislation adding chiropractors to Georgia’s lien law. |
Congrats to VisitGreenvilleSC!
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VisitGreenvilleSC was named a "Must See City" and is a Good Housekeeping 2024 Best family Travel Award winner. Read More |
Georgia Trends’ 2023 Georgia 500 List
Georgia Trend Magazine announced its GEORGIA 500, a comprehensive list of influential Georgians by category and nomination. Congratulations to the following GSAE members and supporters for the recognition. Read More
GSAE Members
- Will Bentley
- Karen Bremer, CAE
- Matthew Caseman
- Chris Clark
- Jay Markwalter, LEC, TMP
- Jason Moss
- Michael "Sully" Sullivan, JD
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GSAE Friends
- Lisa Anders
- Peter Bowen, TMP, CDME
- Bennish Brown
- Paul Cramer
- Jennifer Frum
- Mark Jaronski
- Matt Mallory
- Joe Marinelli
- Jere W. Morehead
- Cookie Smoak
- Monty Veazey
- Andres Villegas
- Gary Wheat
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ConventionSouth 2023 Readers' Choice Winners
Congratulations to GSAE members chosen as ConventionSouth 2023 Readers' Choice Award Winners. Read more
- Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Anderson Conference Center
- Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Augusta Marriott At The Convention Center
- Barnsley Resort
- Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
- The Classic Center
- Cobb Travel & Tourism
- Discover Dunwoody
- Emory Conference Center Hotel
- Explore Brookhaven
- Gas South District
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- Georgia International Convention Center
- Jekyll Island Club Resort
- Jekyll Island Convention Center
- The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
- Only in Cartersville Bartow Tourism
- Savannah Convention Center
- Savannah Marriott Riverfront
- University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
- Visit Macon
- Visit Savannah
- The Westin Jekyll Island
- The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
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Athens Wine Weekend, February 2 - 4, 2024
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The Classic Center loves its GSAE partners and is offering a discount on events for the 2024 Athens Wine Weekend! Buy tickets here and use promo code GSAEWINE. |
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.
Live webinars, Noon - 1:00 pm EST/EDT.
- March 26 – Program Kickoff and Onboarding
- April 9 – Vision Goals & Planning Process
- April 23 – The Right Team & Right Customers
- May 7 – An Empowered System of Management
- May 21 – Demystifying the Financials
- June 4 – Applying the Financials & Graduation
Early bird pricing available: $795 until December 31, 2023
2024 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 29 - May 31 - Room Block Open
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The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
Room block link
- Shoulder dates are early only
- No availability Friday, May 31
- Join us as early as Monday, May 27
- Lake Shelby and Gulf State Park rates are $179
- Gulf of Mexico views are $199
Join us for top-notch education from thought leaders
- Up to 11 CAE credits
- Over 230 attendees expected
- Golf, kayaks, crafts, beer pours, and wine tastings
- Registration - $399 - $2909
- Additional staff - $369
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2024 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 2024 Inclusion Calendar.
Big thanks to our colleagues at Florida SAE and their DEI committee for sharing the 2024 calendar with us.
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, and award announcements to Corrin Wagnon at corrin "at" gsae.org.
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 Wendy at wendy "at" gsae.org if you are interested in learning more about 2024 committee and SIG leadership opportunities.
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- GSAE members have a code in the Member Offers tab of their profile.
- CRAM course fees are based on current/previous attendance, so no discount code is needed.
- 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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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 "at" gsae.org.
Winter 2024 – Emerging Leaders in Association Management
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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Association Laboratory and the Research Alliance invites you to participate in the 2024 Looking Forward® Impact survey, the longest-running environmental scan of the association space. Participants will receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard that allows you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership on the issues facing you as an association exec.
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ASAE’s Legislative Fly In is March 5-6, 2024, in Washington, DC. This year we will be at a new location, with an updated agenda and a kickoff luncheon. Read more and view the agenda. The program is open to ASAE members only. There will be an APAC reception the evening of March 5. The early bird deadline to register is December 28.
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Do you need help creating or revising employee policies and procedures for the new year? Fisher Phillips can help. Pease contact Terri Stewart at fpatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com for a free 30-minute consultation.
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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.
Highlights this month include new issues from Association BrainFood (free education!), TSAE's last podcast of the year, and a new Rogue Tulip's Radio Free 501c episode. Follow, listen, and learn!
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Monday, January 29, 1:00 pm - Wendesday, January 31, 1:00 pm, 2024 - Cartersville-Bartow County, GA: Join your peers and new friends for this fun, multi-day event of statewide networking and leadership training.
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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. Upcoming meetings will be announced in 2024. Join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.
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Membership/Communications Associate | Georgia Optometric Association
Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Optometric Association (GOA) is a statewide professional organization with over 700 members. The GOA seeks a Membership/Communications associate to work on membership/dues processing, membership retention and recruitment/ communications, and staffing of volunteer committees for the association. The ideal candidate will be a team player who works well independently and enjoys working with a small staff for a professional association. The candidate will have strong time and project management skills with superior writing and editing skills. The candidate will also be able to administer and process dues payments from GOA members. The candidate will also be asked to work to grow the association by working with the membership committee to develop unique and creative mechanisms to recruit and retain members for the organization.
Executive Director | Georgia Chiropractic Association
Tucker, Georgia. The Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA) is looking for someone who can manage and work with leadership with divergent points of view. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of focusing on strategic goals and will bring energy and vision to lead the association to new levels of success. The Association’s Executive Director will play a pivotal role in focusing on and growing the organization, navigating challenges, and shaping its future. The Executive Director of GCA serves at the pleasure of the elected, all-volunteer 11-member Board of Directors and performs a wide range of executive responsibilities. The Executive Director works alongside the Board and its President to advance the vision and mission of the organization and implement the Board’s strategic long-range plan.
Director, Educational Products | American College of Rheumatology
Remote in the United States / Hybrid option if you live in the state of Georgia. This position is responsible for the strategy, development, implementation, and ongoing management of the ACR’s educational products that are compliant with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) criteria and standards. Responsible for providing strategic direction, structure, standards, and oversight to the Educational Products team responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of ACR’s educational products. Liaison to ACR departments/committees, RRF and ARP related to the development of educational products. Works collaboratively with volunteers and internal staff to ensure products meet organization and learner objectives, reinforces a “learner first” mindset and ultimately provides effective learning that enables our learners to improve patient outcomes.
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Webinar: Leadership "Derailers" | 1:30 pm
