GSAE Winter Luncheon
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Featured Speaker, Mike Pennington, CAE
Novi AMS
Leadership Topic TBD |
Schedule
10:30 am–11:30 am: GSAE Member Orientation – join GSAE leadership to learn about all things GSAE | Supplier Council Mtg.
11:30 am–12:00 pm: Networking Reception
12:00 pm–1:30 pm: Luncheon
1:35 pm: Host Property Tour
Cost
GSAE Member – $49 ($59 after Feb. 14)
Guests – $69 ($79 after Feb. 14)
Thank you to our Annual AV Sponsor: OAV (Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Services)
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GSAE Member News
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Jim Moody, CAE is the Executive Director of Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association. |
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Congratulations to Alison Melvin, CWEP, The Classic Center's Conference and Convention Account Executive, on being named PCMA Southeast Chapter's Volunteer of the Year! |
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Melissa Uden is the Sales Manager at Dollywood Resorts. |
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Christina Mimms is Marketing Manager at Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. |
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Cece Corbin, CMP, President/CEO, National Protein & Food Distributors Association, will retire March 31, 2025. |
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Maggie Miller is Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. |
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Our heartfelt sympathies for the Massey family on the passing of Miss Kayanne Massey on December 22, 2024. Notice. |
GSAE Staff Announcement
After 20 years of exceptional service as President of Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE), Wendy W. Kavanagh, CAE will be stepping down from her role, effective February 28, 2025. Read more. The GSAE Board of Directors will share plans for the executive transition later this month. Please reach out to gsaesearch "at" gmail.com with any questions in the meantime.
Your Guide to What's New for Savannah Meetings
Check out the meetings guide from Visit Savannah, our 2025 GSAE Annual Meeting Host City – including a video of the Savannah Convention Center expansion features, our host meeting space. Learn more.
Georgia Trend Names Most Influential and Notable Georgians 2025
Georgia Trend Magazine announced its 100 Most Influential and Notable Georgians. Congratulations to the following GSAE members and supporters for the recognition. Read More.
100 Most Influential Georgians
- Will Bentley
- Chris Clark
- Stephanie Fischer
- William Pate
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Notable Georgians
- Bennish Brown
- Joseph Marinelli
- Jay Markwalter, LEC, TMP
- Gerald McDowell
- Michael “Sully” Sullivan, JD
- Larry Williams
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2025 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 28 - May 30
- $235 USD per night + taxes + resort fee $23 per day
- Shoulder dates based on availability
- Last day to book The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa: 5/6/2025 or until sold out
- Overflow blocks will open in February
Join us for top-notch education from GSAE members, nationally-renowned speakers, and industry experts!
- Up to 10.5 CAE credits expected
- Over 240 attendees
- Registration coming soon – $429-$3,599
- Additional attendees from same organization – $389
We will seek pre-approval 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 / 6 hours around the live sessions, which cover 2 modules each.
Live webinars, 10:00–11:00 am EST/EDT.
- April 15 – Program Kickoff and Onboarding
- April 29 – Vision Goals & Planning Process
- May 13 – The Right Team & Right Customers
- May 27 – An Empowered System of Management
- June 10 – Demystifying the Financials
- June 24 – Applying the Financials & Graduation
Save $995 with Buy 2, Get 1 Free on the AE-MBA. This special offer ends January 24.
GSAE 2025 Event Sponsorship and Hosting Opportunities
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
- Exclusive event sponsorship available for July – $1,500.
- The Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show & Silent Auction – two sponsorships are available for $2,000.
- The 2025 GSAE Annual Meeting corporate supplier exhibitor and sponsor packages range from $729–$3,599; additional attendees from the same organization – $389 each.
2025 GSAE Hosting Opportunities Available
2025 GSAE Membership Dues - Renew Today
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GSAE's Dues Year is January 1–December 31
- Association Exec 1 – $325
- Association Exec 2+ – $150
- Group association memberships available now. Contact us for info at gsae "at" gsae.org
- 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! |
2025 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 2025 Inclusion Calendar.
Scammers, Spammers & Phishing - Bleh
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. Every employee should also have two-factor authentication on every single log-in. We regularly receive the "was this you?" message. Nine times of ten, it wasn't!
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.
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 2025 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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TSAE's Spring CAE Study Course, Feb. 5–April 16, 2025
- Kick-off 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
- Access to digital flashcards
- 18 CAE hours anticipated*
- Member pricing available for GSAE
- *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.
Other CAE course options are available online.
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GSAE is seeking members interested in sharing effective practices, compelling case studies, and pilot programs. Have another story idea? Contact Wendy at wendy "at" gsae.org if you are interested in contributing to our community knowledge.
- Spring 2025 – The State of Association Meetings, Post Pandemic Progress - editorial content due Thursday, March 20
- Summer 2025 – Managing Up – Integrating the Younger Generation into Leadership Roles - editorial content due Monday, June 23
- Did you follow a family member into the association management profession? If so, we want to hear from you for a mini-feature in the Summer issue of the magazine!
- Fall 2025 – Association Management Companies: Adapting to What Associations Need Now - editorial content due Monday, September 29
- Also seeking guest columnists – 700–1,200 words, anytime.
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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.
Current topics include:
- Transform Your Association: Unlock Year-Round Community Engagement!, GrowthZone
- Extend the Life of Your Webinar, eLearningDOC
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Association Laboratory and the Research Alliance invite you to participate in the 2025 Looking Forward® Impact survey, the longest-running environmental scan of the association space. Participants will receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard.
Register today for the free Looking Forward Impact webinar on Feb. 6 to get a first look at what the data all means.
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Mark your calendars to join ASAE in person on Tuesday, March 25–Wednesday, March 26, in Washington, DC, for ASAE’s annual Legislative Fly In.
ASAE’s advocacy and coalition-building efforts continue to focus on two federal legislative initiatives that would improve access to economically vital certifications and other credentials that associations provide.
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GSAE is proud to partner with the US Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management program this year. If you are interested in applying for a first-year, one-time grant of $500 towards registration, please contact Wendy at wendy “at” gsae.org by February 5 to apply for one of the three available sites this summer – Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast Institutes.
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Monday, February 3, 1:30 pm–Wednesday, February 5, 12:30 pm, 2025 – Gas South Convention Center: Join your peers and new friends for this fun, multi-day event of statewide networking and leadership training.
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Are you or your member organizations uncertain about what changes in employment law will occur in the new year? It’s never easy to predict but thought leaders from Fisher Phillips have developed their top 10 workplace law predictions for 2025.Contact Terri Stewart at fpatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com for a complimentary 30-minute consultation courtesy of your GSAE membership.
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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. Includes new episodes from Rogue Tulips, Leading Learning, and a new My Seat at the Bar article from Dean West. 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 us for discussion roundtables before the next luncheon.
- More upcoming meetings will be announced in 2025. Join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.
Director, Impact | American College of Rheumatology | Remote in the United States
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Joint GSAE-AENC CEO Shared Interest Group (SIG) | The AI Imperative Roundtable | 9:00–10:00 am
