GSAE eNewsletter

The 2015 GSAE Annual Meeting & Silent Auction is a great way to show your support and help raise funds for GSAE's educational programming. Our goal is to have 100% participation in the event. Your contributions are what enable GSAE to keep the high level, quality programming we all enjoy at our meetings and conferences.

"This year, I'll be at GSAE's Silent Auction with the purse strings loosened for 2 reasons:1) The auction enables GSAE to provide a high level of education to its members, including myself; 2) what a wonderful way to experience the hotels, restaurants, golf courses, spas, charm, and entertainment that so many of our wonderful members' properties have to offer!" - Angela Holland, CAE, Georgia Association of Convenience Stores and satisfied silent auction award winner.

We're asking all GSAE members and friends for support of the Silent Auction this year. Any donation of any size by our members will be most appreciated and welcomed - we can even combine your donation with another item to create a complete package! By helping to support our local community, you are helping to support GSAE.
Your support is critical to our goal of 100% participation. Donate now to the 2015 GSAE Annual Meeting Silent Auction. Please complete and send the form with your donation to the GSAE office by Friday, May 15, 2015. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email Wendy or call the office at (404) 577-7850.

Prize Donation Delivery Options:
1. Deliver the prize and/or certificate to the GSAE Registration Desk on Wednesday, May 27.
2. Mail the prize and/or certificate to the GSAE office to be received by May 15.Thanks again for your support! We hope to see you at the Annual Meeting! You may register for the meeting here.

Silent Auction Committee Co-chairs,
Carol Hall, Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
carol.hall@augustamarriott.com

Karla Yeck, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
karla.yeck@ritzcarlton.com

 

• Register today! Registration will close Wednesday, May 20.
  
• Prices: $295 association executive; $350 corporate supplier member; special pricing for additional staff is $195.
• Host Hotel: Francis Marion Hotel, Book your room today! Room block expired on May 1. Call to check at (843) 722-0600.
• Overflow hotel options - Based on availability.
  • Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District - Sold out
  • Hampton Inn Charleston - Historic District - $179 + taxes and fees; book online or call (843) 723-4000 and reference GSAE
  • Kings Courtyard Inn - $149 + taxes and fees; call (800) 845-6119 and mention GSAE
• Golf at Osprey Point Course, Wednesday morning, 10:40 a.m. - $85 per golfer
• 3 pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.
• Keynotes by Shelly Alcorn, CAE, Reggie Henry, CAE, and Sarah Levitt, Executive Coach.
• Breakout sessions feature CEO, specialist and senior staff education and a special technology track.
• View the schedule and session details here.
• 3K charity run/walk Friday morning benefiting MUSC Children's Hospital, 7:00 a.m. - $20 per participant
• Silent Auction & Sponsor Lounge.
• Ends by noon on Friday.
  
  

 

• Lisa Miller, CMP got married on April 5th. Her new name tag, for a while at least, will be Lisa M. (Miller) Pacella, CMP. You may congratulate Lisa in person at the GSAE Annual Meeting.
• Damian Kavanagh, Vice President, Accreditation & Membership, SAIS, has been named the Outstanding Student in the Educational Leadership Ed. S Program at Kennesaw State University. The ceremony for the Bagwell College of Education University Scholars was held May 4. Damian and his selected advisor were recognized for their achievements.
• Tradeshow Logic, an event solutions firm that helps associations and show organizers elevate the success of their events, has hired industry veteran Chris Price as chief strategy officer. In this role, Chris will lead TL's team of event strategists in developing and implementing new ways to grow shows and energize events.

 

 

Visit Savannah has launched a new program called "Show Us Your Badge," which highlights businesses in Savannah that offer a discount to meeting and convention attendees during their stay. "The 'Show Us Your Badge' promotion is yet another way for Savannah Area Chamber members to increase traffic to their businesses. A program like this can really help them because many of our conventions tend to happen in the early part of the week when traffic is slower versus on the busy weekends," said Kim Rodenberg, Visit Savannah destination services manager. For more information, contact Taylor Castillejo at 912.644.6429 orTCastillejo@VisitSavannah.com.

 

We think we missed reminding you of some new features at Columbus, GA Whitewater: Take flight on the Blue Heron Adventure in Columbus, Georgia! Fly across the Chattahoochee River on the only 1,200 foot dual-zip line that connects two states, reaching speeds up to 30+mph. The fun doesn't end there! The Blue Heron Aerial Course offers a treetop experience with 10 obstacles for the young ones. The adventure continues as you cruise in the motorized Canyon Raft back to Georgia. Experience all of this and more at Columbus, GA Whitewater.

 

Though much has changed aesthetically at The Partridge Inn, in Augusta, Georgia, the renovations aren't finished. The second phase of construction at the historic Walton Way hotel will begin May 4. Once completed, it will leave the bar, restaurant and front lobby entirely revamped with modern furnishings and a new concept, designed with the millennial age group in mind. "The look is really going to be definitely something more up-to-date but still maintaining its charm as a historic hotel," said Greg Winey, the president of Atlanta-based NorthPointe Hospitality Management, which oversees the property. "The restaurant is a little more edgy. The bar is a little bit more edgy." Source: The Augusta Chronicle online

 

GSAE is accepting proposals from our talented members to present a five minute, 15 slide IGNITE session at the July 8 luncheon. We are especially interested in lessons learned, experiences created and other success stories from the association and supplier community. Tell us your story today. Email Wendy at wendy@gsae.org with your great idea.

 

Our outline for the Leadership Academy includes updated content that GSAE members identify as most critical and relevant for association professionals today.

1. The Association Ecosystem and Governance Issues
2. Strategy, Change and Decision-Making
3. Creating Member Value/Determining ROI
4. Shaping the Association Experience: Brand, Identity, Touch and Technology
5. Human Capital: Engaging Employee and Volunteer Talent
6. Leading Groups and Teams/Conflict Management
7. Everyday Innovation and Idea Management
8. Challenges and Choices: Charting Your Professional Pathways

The 2015-16 Leadership Academy will begin with a kick off retreat on Thursday and Friday, October 22-23. Apply today online at www.gsae.org.

 

The host property of each luncheon will receive a reserved table during registration, the opportunity to place materials at each place setting, podium time, significant exposure and an attendee mailing list following the luncheon. This is a great opportunity to showcase your property! All GSAE luncheons are on Wednesdays. Available 2015 dates are: July 8, September 16 and December 9.

 

Tuesday, May 19, 11:15 a.m. -1 p.m.
T.E.A. (Tax Exempt Association) Group Luncheon

"Proposed Changes to Nonprofit Financial Reporting: You Get a Vote!"
G. Bliss Jones, Jones and Kolb

The cost per person is $25.
Maggiano's Buckhead, 3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30326

Please contact Molly Amos at mca@joneskolb.com or (404) 262-7920 to make your reservation by noon the Thursday (May 14) before the luncheon.

 

ASAE Annual Meeting is THE can’t-miss event of the year. Join 5,000+ of your colleagues from across the country for three full days of powerful networking, thought-provoking education sessions, and innovative business solutions - August 8-11, 2015.

Visit asaeannualmeeting.org today.

Editorial note: This also provides an excellent excuse to check in with our own Greg DeSandy, who is DOS at the very fancy Cobo Center now.