Joanne S. Barry, CAE
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Dear NYSAE Members and Potential Members:
Time is so precious to all of us as we balance work and life commitments that we have to be judicious about how we spend it. So when I was asked to join NYSAE many years ago I asked myself …what’s in it for me?
Almost a decade later I can answer that…… more than I ever expected.
Engaging with a community of association professionals all based in the New York region has helped me to develop meaningful professional relationships, provided a forum to ask questions and receive real-time feedback and to be a mentor as well.
Being active in NYSAE provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with other industry leaders and like-minded professionals through education, committee work, social and networking events where you can share common experiences. You can add your voice to a network dedicated to advancing the association world. You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills. Most importantly, you will garner a competitive advantage interacting with other informed members, many of whom have the same challenges that you do.
If you are already a member, become more engaged. If you are not yet part of our association community, consider joining today. You will reap many benefits and make lifelong friendships along the way.
Looking back I guarantee you too will have gained more than you ever expected.
Joanne S. Barry, CAE
Executive Director, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
