GSAE's Abit Massey Lecture Series
Wednesday, September 18
11:30 am–1:30 pm ET
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark
The Abit Massey Lecturer is Jeff Jowdy, President, Lighthouse Counsel. A veteran of nonprofit leadership and fundraising, Jeff has been the guiding force behind Lighthouse Counsel since founding it in 1999. Learn more. Jeff's topic will focus on leadership lessons gleaned from interviews with a variety of people from Mr. Abit's long and illustrious career.
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We were all saddened by Mr. Abit's passing earlier this summer. Learn more about why we honor him each year with a lecture focused on association leadership. |
Schedule
10:30–11:30 am: New Member Orientation
11:30 am–12:00 pm: Networking Reception
12:00–1:30 pm: Luncheon with Lecturer
1:30 pm: Hard Hat Tour of Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark
Cost
GSAE Member – $49 ($59 after September 13)
Guests – $69 ($79 after September 13)
Room block available from our host DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark for $99 plus taxes. Reserve room here. ***Cut-off date is Sunday, September 1.***
Thank you to our Annual AV Sponsor: OAV (Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Services)
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New Class of Association Executive-MBA Graduates
With a cohort of professionals from Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, and South Carolina, the Association Executive-MBA course helped these members learn, understand, and apply the best practices of people management and business finances to improve their association's success and grow their bottom line. Plan now to earn your AE-MBA with a virtual cohort of new, aspiring, and experienced CEOs.
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Hudson Garrett, Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, ICE-CCP, FNAP, FSHEA, FIDSA, FACHE, FAHVAP, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals |
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Laura Guerin
Vice President
Leadership Atlanta |
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Felicia Kenan, JM, MPA, CAE, CMP
Strategist
Association Laboratory |
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Cherie Newell
Chief of Operations
Society of American Archivists |
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Dianne Sagaas
Director of Professional Development
MISBO |
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Michelle Shea
Vice President
MISBO |
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Meet Clint Eatswood, Newest Zoo Ambassador
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Huge thanks to our GSAE Annual Meeting sponsors and attendees who raised $5,400 to support the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Your donations to the Pay the Pig fundraiser helped the Zoo acquire a three-month-old beaver, Clint Eatswood. He will be part of the WILD (Wildlife Interpretive and Learning Department) ambassador team. Learn more.
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New Name, Same Great Location
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Hotel Abacus, formerly The Graduate Athens, is serendipitously located near the heart of downtown Athens and the historic UGA campus. They’ve made their home in the Foundry, where blacksmiths crafted famed works like the UGA Arch and the Double-Barreled Cannon. This reimagined space honors the site’s roots and preserves a piece of Athens’ historic past. Courtesy of Visit Athens GA. |
Travel + Leisure announced The World's Best Awards 2024
Travel + Leisure released the 29th edition of the World's Best Awards survey completed by readers. Congratulations to our GSAE members and friends. Read about the award winners here.
Favorite City Hotels in Georgia of 2024
Favorite Resorts in South Carolina of 2024
Favorite Resorts in the South of 2024
Top Cities in the United States 2024
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Favorite Cities in the World 2024
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Host of 2025 GSAE Annual Meeting
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Best Islands in the Continental United States of 2024
- Golden Isles, Georgia (Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island, St. Simons Island) – also named in the World's Best Islands
- Amelia Island, Florida
- Kiawah Island, South Carolina
- Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
2024 Fall Foundation Grant Applications Open
The next round of grant applications is due September 15, 2024. Any 501(c) organization that employs at least one GSAE member may apply. The applications will be judged on the quality of the internship experience described in the application. Funds will be available for use anytime during 2025. Recipients will be announced during the GSAE Holiday Luncheon on December 11. Apply today!
GSAE Upcoming Events
- GSAE wine + webinars Shared Interest Group – August 28 – 5:00–6:00 pm ET – "Succession Planning is a Talent Line Imperative," featuring Jim Zaniello, FASAE, Vetted Solutions. 1 CAE credit expected.
- Abit Massey Lecture Series – September 18 – Featuring Jeff Jowdy, Lighthouse Counsel. Hosted by DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark. Sponsored by Visit Savannah. .75 CAE credit expected.
- Alliance Learning Lab Online: "Venturing into Uncharted (Membership) Waters"
This webinar series will inspire you to embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and achieve the membership growth your association deserves. Join Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, in this three-part series. 3 CAE credits expected.
Dates: September 19, September 26, October 3 | All sessions 2:00–3:00 pm ET | Cost: $199
- Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show, Silent Auction & Annual Business Meeting – December 11. 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
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.
Conference Season Means Scammers
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 – this latest one is super sneaky and spoofs an email account, complete with a fake auto-response saying, "no, it's fine to open." Yikes.
Associations everywhere are lobbying the FTC to crack down on these miscreants and GSAE is supportive of those efforts.
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.
Four seats for individual association member directors and one seat for a corporate supplier (services) director will be available for two-year terms, beginning January 1, 2025. Nominations will also be accepted for the one-year Treasurer position for both the Society and the Foundation Board of Trustees.
If you or someone you know would like to be considered, please complete the online application ( self-nomination or nominate someone else). All candidates must be GSAE members in good standing. Deadline for nominations is September 30, 2024.
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GSAE recognizes excellence by presenting a variety of awards to members, including our highest honor, the Clifford M. Clarke Award. To nominate a member for an award, simply contact Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, President, at wendy "at" gsae.org.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, September 30, 2024.
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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.
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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.
- Fall 2024 – Content Curation (Develop Once. Publish Everywhere.) Content due October 4.
- Guest Columnists – Variety of topics. If you've done it successfully, members can learn from your experience!
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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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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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- Concentrated Course begins September 16.
- Virtual CRAM 1-Week Course Begins November 8 & November 25.
- 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.
TSAE's Next CAE Study Course, September 11–November 13, 2024
- Kickoff orientation to learn more about the process.
- Meet every Wednesday from 1:30–3:30 pm via Zoom.
- Review of study questions with experienced CAEs and peers.
- Earn up to 18 CAE hours*.
- Access digital flash cards to assist in exam prep.
- Experience the camaraderie and support of your course-mates (and watch out, they just may become your friends for life).
- GSAE member pricing available.
- *CAE hours may only be earned once through the study course. GSAE participants will be sent to GSAE at the completion of the course.
- Learn more about the TSAE study course and register.
Rogue Tulip's fall CAE Exam Study Group begins on Tuesday, September 3 or Thursday, September 5
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2024 Southern SAE Reception Sponsors at ASAE's Annual Meeting & Expo
Big thanks to our Southern SAE Reception sponsors at this year's ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo.
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Pre-register and get CAE hours through the Association Collaborative (formerly CAEathon). Association Laboratory's popular digital workshops give you access to the leading source of education in the association sector. Combining sector research with practical examples and peer collaboration, take one (or all) of these courses to kick your understanding of key issues up a notch.
Each program is $60
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Insights from Fisher Phillips
Are you or your membership organizations concerned that your DEI programs need to be reviewed and revised to stay in compliance due to the U.S. Supreme Court questioning “race-conscious” programs? Fisher Phillips can help! Contact Terri Stewart at FPatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com for a complimentary 30-minute consultation courtesy of your GSAE membership.
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Unlock new revenue streams and boost your organization’s financial health with our comprehensive guide. Discover strategies to monetize educational offerings, host revenue-driving events, attract industry partners and enhance member engagement. Start enhancing your financial sustainability today.
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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 Brain Food (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. Join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.
- More upcoming meetings will be announced throughout the year.
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Webinar: Marketing and Membership Survival Guide | 1:30 pm
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