GSAE eNewsletter
April 2024
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GSAE Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, April 17
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
AmericasMart - Building 3 *New location*
.75 CAE credit 
 
    
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Chris Clark,
President and CEO
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
"The Chamber’s 2024 Initiatives and Legislative Priorities"
 
Location - UPDATE
AmericasMart | Building 3
Penthouse Space
  • The Building 3 entrance is on the corner of John Portman Blvd NW and Ted Turner Dr NW.
  • The address to the Building 3 parking garage is 75 John Portman Blvd.
 
MARTA - Peachtree Center Exit
 
Schedule
10:00 - 11:30 am: Explore AmericasMart Atlanta showrooms courtesy of GSAE member Tass Sweeney and Shopportunity. Registrants will enjoy coffee and receive a detailed map.
11:30 - 12:00 pm: Networking Reception
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Luncheon featuring Chris Clark
1:30 pm: SOAHR 2024 Conference by SHRM-Atlanta
**Note: We'll offer an online new member orientation in April. 
 
Special Offer from SHRM-Atlanta
After the luncheon, you are invited to join the afternoon portion of SHRM-Atlanta's 2024 SOAHR HR Conference. Enjoy education to help managers advance their teams, including up to three session blocks, lightning talks, and an evening reception and dinner. Topics include AI, employee engagement and retention, wellness at work, inclusion, and employment law. CAE credit available. Learn more about the conference and review SHRM-Atlanta event policies.
 
Cost
GSAE Member – $49 ($59 after April 12)
Guests – $69 ($79 after April 12)
GSAE Member Luncheon + SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference – $248 ($258 after April 12)
GSAE Guest Luncheon + SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference – $268 ($278 after April 12)
 
Thank you to our Sponsor: Jekyll Island Authority
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Thank you to our Host: AmericasMart
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Thank you to SHRM-Atlanta and Shopportunity
 
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2024 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 29 - May 31
 
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Join us for top-notch education from thought leaders including Thursday Opening Session speaker Arel Moodie on Adult Development Theory, KiKi L'Italien, Bob Harris, CAE, and more!
 
Up to 11 CAE credits, including a pre-con workshop.
 
 
Room Block Overflow at Hotel Indigo Gulf Shores | Orange Beach 

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  • Over 230 attendees expected
  • Registration: $399 - $3,299
  • Exhibit and sponsorship packages
  • Delta Airlines discount code available at registration
  • See all special events ranging from free to $135 with a special insider view from our host
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Donate Now, then Bid High and Bid Often!
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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 2023 Silent Auctions raised over $27,500. 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
image of a woman wearing white Lacey Facer has joined Women in Technology (WIT) as their new Chief Operating Officer.
 
   
image of a woman Clara Rooks is the Senior Marketing Manager at Explore Gwinnett (Tourism & Film Office).
   
image of a woman Sondra Thomas-Moore is the Senior Operations Manager at Explore Gwinnett (Tourism & Film Office).
   
image of a woman Terrin Sampey is the Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer at the Gateway Center Campus. 
   
GSAE Foundation Internship Grant Applications Due May 1
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  • Any organization in Georgia that employs at least one GSAE member may apply
  • Applications will be judged on the quality of the internship experience
  • It is the responsibility of the organization to recruit a qualified student to fill the internship
  • Recipients will be announced during the 2024 GSAE Annual Meeting in Gulf Shores, AL
Please consider making a donation to the GSAE Foundation!
Lighthouse Counsel turns 25!
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Congratulations to Jeff Jowdy, President and Founder, Lighthouse Counsel, Inc. on reaching this milestone! The consulting firm partners with nonprofits to increase their effectiveness through fundraising, strategic planning, communications and board development.
 
Jeff is our featured speaker for the 2024 Abit Massey Lecture Series on September 18. Learn more.
 
Georgia Ranks First in Construction Among All States
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Associated Builders and Contractors recognized Georgia as the number one state for construction in 2023.
 
CEO Bill Anderson CAE, LEED AP, of Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia said: "While the 2023 data for the value of new construction are not yet available, we expect the trend for construction in Georgia will be more robust than other states and likely grow at a faster rate than the national average. This should help ensure that we are among the top five states for construction in the next five years."  Read more.
Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia Awarded 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
 
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Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) has been named a 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 
Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy. Learn more.

 
The 32nd Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards Competition
 
Gold Award: Explore Gwinnett Tourism & Film for Explore Gwinnett MagazineRead more
   
Bronze Award: Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau for Birmingham, AL 60th Commemoration of the Civil Rights MovementRead more
2024Ā Association Benchmarking Survey is Open
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Naylor Association Solutions recently opened the 2024 Association Benchmarking Survey and your individual input matters! This is a reminder to take the survey and provide us with valuable feedback about the current state of your association.
 
Once you complete the survey, they'll email you a PDF of your results along with your 2024 Best Practices Report Card. This report card is a great resource to help improve your association's strategy and performance to reach your goals in 2024 and beyond. 
GSAE Upcoming Events
  • GSAE Spring Luncheon – April 17 – .75 CAE credit. Featuring Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by AmericasMart. Sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority.
  • GSAE Summer Breakfast – July 17 – 1 CAE credit expected. Featuring Terri Stewart, Esq., Fisher Phillips’ employment attorney. Sponsorship available. Host location available.
  • The Abit Massey Lecture Series – September 18 – .75 CAE credit expected. Featuring Jeff Jowdy, Lighthouse Counsel. Hosted at a new property by Hilton Windy Hill Ballpark. Sponsored by Visit Savannah.
  • Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show, Silent Auction & Annual Business Meeting – December 11, 2024. Hosted by Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina & Explore Brookhaven and sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority. Two sponsorships are available.
  • Thanks to GSAE's Annual AV Partner: OAV, Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Service
The Springtime Scammers are Out
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 block or offer membership lists.
 
Associations everywhere are lobbying the FTC to crack down on these miscreants and GSAE is supportive of those efforts. 
 
Call us at (404) 577-7850 if you have a question about an email.
2024 GSAE Membership Dues - Renew Today
  Membership is January 1 - December 31
  • Association Exec 1 – $325
  • Association Exec 2+ – $150
  • 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!
 
2024 Inclusion Calendar Available

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.

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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.

 
Information for all MSAE CAE courses is available on MSAE’s CAE site.
 
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
GSAE is seeking members interested in sharing effective practices, compelling case studies, and pilot programs. Or, are you interested in writing a guest column? Contact Wendy at wendy "at" gsae.org.
  • Summer 2024 – Governance & Tech. Content due July 5.
  • Fall 2024 – Content Curation (Develop Once. Publish Everywhere.) Content due Oct. 4.
 
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industry news
To mark its 25th anniversary, Association Laboratory is interviewing some of the most accomplished association leaders to understand how association leadership will change. Don't miss out on the first installment of our year-long series, 25 Lessons in Leadership. The ideas and insights shared by these accomplished leaders could be the catalyst your organization needs to reach new heights.
 
Joel Albizo, FASAE, CAE, CEO of the American Planning Association
Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, President of Georgia Society of Association Executives
Jackie Price-Osafo, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of the Society of American Archivists
 
Are you or your member organizations concerned about the Labor Department’s new overtime rule likely to come soon? More employees may be eligible for overtime pay under the new rule. We have an 8-step plan to prepare. You or your member companies can contact Terri Stewart at FPatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com for a complimentary 30-minute consultation courtesy of your GSAE membership.
 
The NextGen Association Summit is an initiative which invests in high-potential leaders in the association community. It provides the opportunity for up to 25 participants to cultivate new professional skills and creative confidence, while also acquiring the tools, visibility and network necessary to become a force in the broader association community.
 
Streamline member management with our Spreadsheets to Success Guide. Uncover essential AMS features and transition smoothly for success today!
 
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 throughout the year. Join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.

 
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Visit GSAE Career Headquarters for all career listings.
 
Executive Director (ED) | American Peanut Shellers Association (APSA) | Georgia

Meetings and Events Manager | U.S. Poultry & Egg Association | Tucker, Georgia

Specialist, Abstracts & Submissions | American College of Rheumatology | Georgia

Specialist, Faculty Management | American College of Rheumatology | Georgia

Business Analyst - AMS Database Manager | Association of Energy Engineers | Atlanta, Georgia

Specialist, ARP Governance | American College of Rheumatology | Georgia

 
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