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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Congratulations to Russ Webb who will serve as a Director at Large on the 2023-2024 Florida Society of Association Executives Board of Directors. |
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Congratulations to Mary M. Gupta, CMP who will serve as an Associate Director at Large on the 2023-2024 Florida Society of Association Executives Board of Directors. |
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Congratulations to Beth Hilton, Senior Sales Manager at Hyatt Place + Hyatt House Charleston Historic District, host hotel of the GSAE 2023 Annual Meeting. She was awarded the South Carolina Society of Association Executives 2023 Association Member of the Year! |
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Congratulations to GSAE’s newest Certified Association Executive (CAE), Melanie Taylor, CAE, Associate Director, Stringfellow Management Group.The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment. |
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Jones Hooks, Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority, retired on June 30, 2023 after 15 amazing years revitalizing and influencing every part of the beloved Georgia island. Jekyll Island Authority served as the host of the 2022 GSAE Annual Meeting. Read more about Jones' tenure. |
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Long-time GSAE member and stalwart Meet & Greet volunteer Gerald Scott has retired from First Community Development. |
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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. GSAE hopes to join a national launch of the next program in spring 2024. Plan now to earn your AE-MBA with a virtual cohort of new, aspiring, and experienced CEOs.
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Heather Blanchard, CAE, Industrial Asset Management Council |
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Laura Danze, Nardone Consulting Group |
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Lacey Facer, Etherio |
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Lisa Kraus Gardner, Nardone Consulting Group |
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Damian Kavanagh, Ed.D., CAE, MISBO |
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Janell Martin, CAE, Association of Rheumatology Professionals |
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Blaire McIsaac, Etherio |
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Kelly McLendon, CAE, Georgia Pest Control Association |
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Kelly Moselle, MA, MS, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CMATS, CAMS II, Georgia Addiction Counselors Association |
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Jan Price, CAE, CoreNet Global |
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Catie Ramp, MBA, MPA, Georgia Senior Living Association |
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Lawton Roberts, TAPPI |
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Congratulations to the ATL Airport District for their recognition as a Trailblazer - Dream Empire: An Atlanta Dream + Arches Brewing Collaboration at the 2023 GACVB Annual Conference in Albany, Georgia. GSAE member Tyler Runyon and the team would love to share more about "where every adventure begins." Read more about all the Trailblazer receipients. |
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Georgia School Nutrition Association and Georgia Addiction Counselors Association each received a grant to advance the association profession and support paid internships in our community. Applications for 2024 will be available next January and due by May 1.
Pictured: Amy Kane, CAE, MBA; Julia Boyd, CAE; Kelly Moselle, MA, MS, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CMATS, CAMS II; Kelly McLendon, CAE; and Laura Lynn.
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Congratulation to Explore Asheville, Chattanooga Tourism Co., Visit Greenville SC, and Huntsville, Explore Rocket City, for being named in World Atlas as some of the most charming cities in the Appalachians. See full list and read 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.
In addition to the upcoming special GSAE package, be on the lookout for our long-awaited announcement of tours coming this fall. |
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- GSAE SIG-apalooza Breakfast – July 26, 2023 - 9:00 - 10:45 am – 1 CAE Credit. Hosted by Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta-Marietta. Sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority.
- The Abit Massey Lecture Series – September 20, 2023 – 1 CAE Credit. Hosted by Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria. Sponsored by Visit Savannah.
- Save the Dates: Alliance Learning Collective Presents – Have you ever wondered . . .How can I help this group agree on some key goals? How can I encourage some of the quieter members in our group to share their experience? How can we unleash our group’s creativity and come up with the best solutions to this problem? If so, you are thinking like a facilitator! Group facilitation is a set of skills and a leadership role that can build your value in working with your association’s leaders, volunteers, and fellow staffers, and with other groups you want to see achieve their goals and work better together. Watch this space for more information.
Dates: 09/28, 10/12, 10/26
All sessions: 1:30 - 3:00 pm EST
Cost: $289
CAE credits: 4.5
- Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show, Silent Auction & Annual Business Meeting – December 6, 2023. Hosted by Gas South Convention Center and sponsored by Great Wolf Lodge Georgia and Jekyll Island Authority
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We love to share our GSAE members' news and accomplishments. Please send job changes or member news to Corrin M. Wagnon at 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 |
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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The 2024 Nominating Committee includes at-large GSAE association executive members in good standing in addition to GSAE Past Chair Mike Pennington, CAE; Chair Val Smith, CAE; and Chair Elect Amy Kane, CAE, MBA. Invited to serve this year: Becca Colbert, CMP; Jay Markwalter, LEC, TMP; Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed. D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE; Monica Smith, CMP, CASE, CDME; and Lori K. Spear, CAE.
Four seats for individual association member directors and one seat for a corporate supplier (hospitality) director will be available for two-year terms, beginning January 1, 2024. If you or someone you know would like to be considered, please watch your email for nomination information next month. All candidates must be members in good standing. Deadline for nominations will be September 29, 2023.
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Information for all MSAE CAE courses is available on MSAE’s CAE site.
- 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 fall CAE Study Course begins on Sept. 13th with a virtual kick-off orientation.
- Meet every Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:30 pm via Zoom
- Review practice questions and content with experienced CAEs
- Earn up to 18 CAE hours*
- Access digital flash cards to assist in exam prep
- Access mock exam
- Experience the camaraderie and support of your course-mates (and watch out, they just may become your friends for life)
*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.
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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.
- 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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- 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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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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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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ASAE has worked hard to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (https://emailmarketing.govpredict.com/t/d-l-vqirlk-trjrbyhld-y), which would expand economic opportunities and increase access to valuable postsecondary credentials. We are thrilled to announce the new Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition—established to help build maximum Congressional support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. If credentials, skills training, or expertise are important to your sector, to your organization, or to your stakeholders, this coalition's work will support you.
Join us and add your organization: https://emailmarketing.govpredict.com/t/d-l-vqirlk-trjrbyhld-j/
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There is NO COST to join, and I invite you to read the flyer (https://emailmarketing.govpredict.com/t/d-l-vqirlk-trjrbyhld-t/) for detailed information regarding scope, efforts, time requirements, etc. If your organization joins, you are welcome to participate in the coalition as much or as little as you prefer.
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Please join by Friday, July 14, if you want your organization to be listed on ASAE’s press release. No problem if you join after 7/14, but your organization will not be listed on the press release announcing the coalition.
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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.
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Interested in understanding the economic power of the hospitality industry within your community? Explore the 2023 interactive Hospitality & Travel Economic Snapshots for Georgia Counties page created by UGA Extension. H/t GACVB for sharing this very cool interactive tool. Learn more.
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Fisher Phillips, headquartered in Atlanta with 38 offices throughout the country, combines national resources with local, personalized services. The Firm focuses exclusively on representing employers in labor and employment law, allowing it to offer its clients practical business solutions and a nuanced understanding of their workplace legal issues. Fisher Phillips will be offering special programs for our members. Be on the lookout for more to come. For more information contact Terri Stewart at https://bit.ly/fisherphillipsatl.
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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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Virtual. This position holds primary responsibility for updating member records and maintaining the integrity of the database. In addition to regular reports on membership metrics, this position executes member service initiatives and coordinates year-round member engagement strategies. Additionally, this position will manage the mechanics of the new member application process as well as recruitment and retention efforts. This role is crucial to supporting the mission and goals of the organization. SAIS is a 501(c)(3) organization representing over 390 member schools and the 200,000+ students they serve. The mission is to strengthen member schools by providing high-quality accreditation processes, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs.
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