2024 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 29 - May 31
Room block link for The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel – Limited quantity available. Please click on link for any availability from cancellations and contact our office for assistance. Room block expires today, May 9, at midnight.
Room Block Overflow 1: Hotel Indigo Gulf Shores | Orange Beach
- 22843 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Call (251) 981-1737 or online: GSAE Annual Convention - Hotel Indigo
- Rates: $189 - $219
- Limited shoulder dates available
- Last Day to Book: May 10, 2024
Overflow 2: Island House Hotel - a DoubleTree by Hilton - $279 USD per night
- 26650 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 3656
- Book via phone, call 251-981-6100 and use Group Code: CDT90J
- Book online
- Rates: $279
- Dates: May 28 - June 2, 2024
- Last Day to Book: May 12, 2024
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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 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
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Joe Brannen, CAE, President and CEO of Georgia Bankers Association and past president of GSAE, will retire on July 15, 2024, on his 44th anniversary of joining the association. |
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Tripp Cofield has been named the incoming President and CEO of Georgia Bankers Association. |
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Cookie Smoak, President of the ATL Airport District Convention and Visitors Bureau, will retire on September 30, 2024. |
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Brenda Dempsey, Director of the Southern Region, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. and longtime member of GSAE, will retire on July 6, 2024. |
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Jennifer Smith, CMP, CASE, CIS, has been named Director, Southern Regional Office for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. |
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Welcome back to the community! Former GSAE staffer Amber Irizarry is the new Director of Brand & Communications at SAIS. |
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Paul Plaia III is the new CEO of GrowthZone. |
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Don E. Simon is a Sales Manager at Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). |
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Congratulaions to Sheryl Ehlers, CMP, Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, on receiving a Master of Science, Summa Cum Laude, in Hospitality Management from Florida International University. |
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Travel + Leisure 25 Best Beaches in the USA
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Travel + Leisure has listed Gulf Shores Public Beach, AL, the location of our 2024 GSAE Annual Meeting, among their 25 Best Beaches in the USA! See full list. |
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Visit Athens at Avalon
Visit Athens will host Amp it Up Athens in Alpharetta at Avalon on Saturday, May 18, and they’d love to have you join them for some local Athens flavor and fun!
Athens attractions will take over The Plaza at Avalon with delicious pop-ups and family-friendly activities from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, followed by live music from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Some highlights: The Classic Center’s installation area, which will include Georgia music memorabilia that is headed to the new Classic Center Arena, and some off-season hockey fun with players who will compete in the new Arena. Learn More.
GSAE Upcoming Events
- 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 Services.
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 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.
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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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. 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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Thanks to the Looking Forward® Impact survey, we have a sense of how our current environment is impacting association members. Looking Forward® Challenges asks the logical next question – given the situation association members are in, how will this impact association strategy? What are the challenges associations face to their strategies and business model as they endeavor to carry out their mission? We hope you will take about 10 minutes to respond to this survey.
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This case study showcases the revamp of GSAE's website, emphasizing enhancements in mobile optimization, accessibility, and design. The outcomes include expedited registration and heightened member involvement, with mobile engagement and click-through rates increasing. It underscores the pivotal role of technology in enhancing member experiences.
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ASAE has partnered with Oxford Economics to conduct economic impact research to quantify associations as employers, drivers of the economy, and societal impact. Your survey response will help measure the economic and societal impact of associations. The deadline for completing the survey is May 10, 11:59 pm ET.
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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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Insights from Fisher Phillips
New Federal Overtime Rule is Here! 10 Steps Employers Can Take Now to Prepare for $59k Salary Floor.
Millions of additional workers will soon be eligible for overtime pay thanks to the Labor Department’s new salary threshold for certain exempt employees – which raises the rate higher than initially anticipated. Employers will need to act quickly to ensure their pay practices align with this significant change. Read More...
Feds Ban Non-Compete Agreements: A 5-Step Plan for EmployersThe federal government took an unprecedented step by finalizing a rule that seeks to ban non-competition agreements between nearly all employers and all workers. If the rule survives legal challenges, you will not only be prohibited from entering into most new non-competes, you’ll also be prevented from enforcing existing non-competes in all but a few circumstances, such as against a limited class of senior executives. Read More...
You or your member companies can contact Terri Stewart at FPatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com.
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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.
Deputy Executive Director | Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc., Atlanta & Georgia Chapters (IEC ATL/GA) | Atlanta, Georgia
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Webinar: Leading Productive 1:1’s & Team Meetings | 1:30 pm
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