Wednesday, July 26
9:00 - 10:45 am
Double Tree by Hilton Atlanta-Marietta
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This year's SIG-apalooza is a collection of Shared Interest Group (SIG) meetings. The format offers a forum for peer-to-peer learning in a small group atmosphere with plenty of time for exploration. Each table host will have discussion topics for consideration. It truly is a "choose your own adventure" opportunity. 1 CAE credit. |
Select up to three choices when you sign up to attend:
- Communications
- Emerging Professionals
- Government Relations
- Meetings
- Pajama Brigade
- Small Staff
- Supplier Council
- Tech Ninjas
- Wine & Webinars
Schedule
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Buffet breakfast and networking
9:30 am - 10:30 am - SIG-apalooza Discussion Groups
10:45 am - 11:45 am - GSAE Member Orientation - join GSAE leadership to learn about all things GSAE
Cost
GSAE member - $49 ($59 after July 21)
Guests - $69 ($79 after July 21)
Thank you to our host property: Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta-Marietta
Thank you to our sponsor: Jekyll Island Authority
Thank you to our AV sponsor: OAV (Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Services)
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- Pay the Pig - $7,650 to the Charleston Animal Society
- The grand prize was a gazillion Bonvoy points from The Westin Chattanooga, Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria and a travel gift card from Explore Charleston. Second and third prizes were donated by Perdido Beach Resort and Jeremy Minnick and Explore Charleston, respectively.
- Silent Auction - more than $17,000 for GSAE's educational programming. Need your own options for an online, completely mobile event? Touch base with Tony Rissley and Expo Auctions.
- GSAE Foundation Beer Pours and Wine Tasting - over $6,000 to support our internship grant program.
- 2023 grant recipients - Georgia School Nutrition Association and Georgia Addiction Counselors Association.
- Huge thanks to the following committees for all their hard work to make this event such a success: Meet & Greet, Silent Auction, Member Orientation, Professional Development, and Table Hosts.
- Tremendous thanks to our host CVB, Explore Charleston, and our host property, Hyatt Place + Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District.
- Meet our 2023 Sponsors and Exhibitors.
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Congratulations to Shan Haugabrook, Director of Membership Atlanta Apartment Association, chosen as one of 12 scholars for ASAE’s two-year 2023-2025 Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). Read more |
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island was awarded 2022 Hotel of the Year among the entire portfolio of Marriott International Luxury brands in the United States and Canada! Kudos to GSAE member Karla Yeck! |
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Coastal expert Dr. Beach listed Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC on his Top 10 US Beaches for 2023. Read more.
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The Classic Center will be home to Georgia's largest municipal solar display, and the first phase of the 1,600 solar panels that will be placed on the rooftops of The Classic Center’s buildings is underway. The Classic Center is partnering with Cherry Street Energy. The solar panels are projected to provide approximately 36% of The Classic Center facility’s annual electricity use, making meetings held there even more efficient and green. Read more. |
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Congratulation to Atlanta, Gatlinburg, Greenville, Jekyll Island, and Tampa for being listed in Money as best places to travel this year. See full list and learn more.
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The Classic Center loves its GSAE partners and will be offering a special GSAE package for the 2024 Athens Wine Weekend! Sip and sample the best wine and cooking artistry during this weekend of exquisite taste in Downtown Athens.
Visit ClassicCenter.com/AthensWineWeekend to preview last year's event, and stay tuned! |
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We love to share our GSAE members' news. Please send job changes or member news to corrin@gsae.org by the second Monday of the month.
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WELCOME. 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.
Not a GSAE member yet? Consider joining today. |
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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 if you are interested in learning more.
Illustration by Kristin Baldeschwiler from Pixabay |
Open Opportunities
- Welcome Warriors (Peer Connections) – monthly – Vice Chair
- CAE Study Group – summer – Chair
GSAE's Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) offer one of the best resources for association executives and professionals. These self-directed groups of GSAE members focus on a particular area and delve into various topics within that area.
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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. Have another story idea? Contact Wendy at wendy@gsae.org if you are interested in contributing to our community knowledge.
- Summer – Associations' Role in Workforce Development
- Fall – The State of Meetings Revisited
Have an article idea for a future edition? Let us know! Develop Once, Publish Everywhere is the theme.
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Y'all asked; we listened. GSAE is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Naylor Association Solutions and Boxwood Career Headquarters. Multiple options for job seekers, employers and future execs are available at careers.gsae.org headquarters. We encourage all job seekers, especially, to create a new account and upload your résumé. Use your GSAE member number to receive the preferred pricing options.
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Live webinars are worth 1 CAE hour. Did you know? More than 90 CAE-qualifying recorded webinars are available 24/7 on our GSAE website.
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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. Access the Hub.
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The Real-Time Compensation Benchmarking tool is a 24/7/365 online compensation benchmarking platform designed exclusively for executives of professional, trade and service-centric associations/nonprofits.
- Your competition is no longer just Georgia-based; sign up today to get the data your organization needs to remain competitive.
- Sample questions – gather your information before you start the survey
- FAQs on the entire benchmarking system
- $149 subscription rate for GSAE members
- Compare key operational metrics, estimate valuable KPIs and generate customized reports.
- Get started now!
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- GSAE does not contract with third-party companies to sell our mailing list or member data. Please disregard any such fraudulent company solicitations. If you would like to rent GSAE's mailing list legitimately, you may access the contract on our forms page. We do not release your email address as part of the mailing list rental agreement – ever, per Board policy.
- If you have any questions about the validity of a message from GSAE – from staff, our officers, our website or our enewsletter provider – please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
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Atlanta is proud to host the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo at Georgia World Congress Center, August 5-8. We’re expecting a record attendance of more than 5,000 association professionals and industry partners. These individuals will be key decision makers for booking future meetings in Atlanta, giving us an opportunity to showcase the many ways our city is on a different level.
As a volunteer, you’ll play an integral role in welcoming attendees to Atlanta and giving them one of the best convention experiences in the country. Together, we will drive increased economic activity for our hospitality partners and the city!
- Volunteer shift opportunities are open and include everything from special events to being a human arrow on the street or at the GWCC.
- Sign up today to be a volunteer and get a cool branded t-shirt to wear during your shifts.
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Monday, August 7
5:15 - 6:30 pm
Wild Leap Atlanta
125 Ted Turner Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Join AENC, FSAE, SCSAE, TNSAE, VSAE, and GSAE members for an attendee reception to connect with your Southern SAE peers and industry partners with your choice of beer and nonalcoholic selections.
Register today
Big thanks to our sponsors so far! Contact Wendy if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities.
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The ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo is where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions and more. Join us in Atlanta, August 5 - 8, 2023. Registration is open. |
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For 12 years, Association Laboratory has produced an annual environmental scan of the association strategy environment – Looking Forward®. The Looking Forward family includes three parts–Impact, Solutions and DEI. The new DEI component is the first of its kind look at what the perceptions, challenges and solutions are to issues around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, from an association sector perspective. Learn More. |
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GSAE is partnering with SHRM-Atlanta to offer the Atlanta Works Conference with a nonprofit HR track October 10 at Georgia Institute of Technology. Not every organization has an HR professional to ensure they are aligned with workforce management best practices. This conference will support nonprofit people managers in ensuring you understand what’s needed to hire, train, pay, schedule, and generally manage employees. We’ll address employment law, current trends, and success strategies with actionable takeaways. Earn CAE credit and save $25 when you register using the coupon code GSAE-ATLANTAWORKS23. More Information
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Do your member companies have labor and employment challenges and are they compliant with the latest laws and regulations? Do they have compliance issues that they are not even aware of that could have been easily resolved had they known?
As a valued partner of GSAE, Fisher Phillips will provide a complimentary labor and employment check-up tool to help your members protect their businesses. Contact Terri Stewart at FPatlanta@fisherphillips.com
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Looking for new and innovative ways to generate and implement new non-dues revenue?
Join Non Dues-a-Palooza at their Annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, September 6-7, 2023.
See schedule and register here. |
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GSAE compiles a compendium of podcasts, blogs and resources from association land that we think will help you be better at your job. Follow, listen and learn!
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Update your membership listing today by logging into your profile. and renew your GSAE membership at the same time.
- Upload your photo (using the one from LinkedIn is super easy)
- Add your birthday
- Share your area of expertise
- Start connecting with other members
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Brunswick, GA. The Association Executive is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Golden Isles Association of Realtors and the Golden Isles Multiple Listing Service. This includes developing and implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, overseeing staff, and representing the organizations to the public. The Association Executive must be a skilled leader and communicator with a strong understanding of each organization's mission and goals.
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