WSAE Blog
Is your association ready for the shift in workplace learning?
by Julie Stelter, President, Walden Group
It isn't that adults learn differently in the 21st century than in the 20th or even the 19th. Our brain functions much the same way. Rather the knowledge we have about brain science and the impact that has had on how we teach adults is at a nexus with the technology we have to facilitate that learning. Associations have a huge opportunity to capitalize on this merge. Are you prepared?
Knowledge is Power Education is typically perceived as formal, institutionalized and hierarchical. Many associations do this training quite well. They design certification programs that require training in the form of books, study guides, workshops, webinars and maybe even eLearning courses. Continuing education credits are required to maintain the certification and there is always some sort of assessment requirement.
This is all good. We are used to this type of training. We view education as "learning to get a job." There is comfort in this educational world because knowledge is obtainable. There is an endpoint. We know when we made it.
In this form, "Knowledge is power." Knowledge comes from the instructor, the professor, or the boss and is given to the employee, the student, the underling. The top-down approach is still prevalent today yet there is a shift taking place in workplace training. Is your association ready?
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Dec. 4, 2014
Holiday Event
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Slate of WSAE Board nominees announced
by David Feldner, CAE, Nominating Committee Chair
As the Chair of the WSAE Nominating Committee, it is my pleasure to present you with the slate of Directors and officers for 2015. I'd like to thank those individuals that were interested in leading the association through the upcoming year. The willingness of so many individuals to contribute to the mission of becoming the forum where the association community thrives and grows is what makes our future so bright. Thank you to the Nominating Committee for their work in developing a slate of candidates that will continue our commitment to being the organization of choice for association innovation and leadership. This slate will be officially elected during the business meeting on December 4, 2014, in conjunction with the Holiday Event at the Madison Marriott West. Register here to attend. Engaging with WSAE on the volunteer level has allowed me to experience both personaI and professional growth. I encourage you to get involved in 2015. I look forward to seeing all of you at the Holiday Event! |
What are your top 3 concerns?
Quick survey. Clear your mind.
The VantagePoint Editorial Committee could use your help. We want to hear what's on your mind as you prepare for 2015. What are your concerns with regard to your association's growth or initiatives? What tools are you searching for? What challenges is your Board expecting you to resolve? Member engagement? Workforce issues? Event attendance? The things that are keeping you up at night may well lend themselves to hot topics for VantagePoint. We've made it easy for you to tell us what's on your mind. Just fill in the blanks. And thank you for helping us create valuable content for WSAE. |
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Important issues ahead
American Associations Day is March 18-19
Join us for American Associations Day, the only legislative fly-in for association professionals, on March 18-19, 2015, to advocate for issues that have real implications for all of our organizations. In 2014, a record number of participants came from 36 states. This year, the issues facing the association community and our exempt purposes are even greater.
This year's sessions will feature briefs on timely issues like tax reform and nonprofit governance, as well as a primer on getting the most out of your congressional meetings. In addition, get valuable face time with colleagues from your home state, association CEOs, the ASAE Board of Directors, and other leaders in the association community. To help with our geographic representation, ASAE is offering a scholarship to those outside the DC-metro area.
American Associations Day brings together association professionals to share their stories with Congressional offices about important issues facing our community. Each day we hear more news on issues that could change the way we work for our members and manage our own associations. From changes to the tax code that could affect the tax treatment of associations' revenue-generating activities, to considerations of "political activities" that may alter how we advocate for our members, this is an important year to be present on Capitol Hill reminding our Members of Congress of the value that we bring to their states and districts.
This month's election will bring new Members of Congress to Washington who may not have a great familiarity with our community. Attend American Associations Day to tell them that your association, and all of those in your state, are driving the economy and improving society. If they have no idea why associations matter, how can they stand up for us? Register today by contacting Mary Kate Cunningham at 202-626-2787 or mcunningham@asaecenter.org.
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The Wisconsin Society of Association Executives introduces online education
Earning continuing education hours, increasing your knowledge, training your staff, and finding potential speakers has never been easier! The Wisconsin Society of Association Executives is pleased to announce a new online education resource. We invite you to browse through the catalog and register for one of our upcoming live webinars. Gather everyone on your staff around your monitor and earn CAE credit for participating. At $45, regardless of the number watching, it's a bargain! Here's what's coming up:
Use Storytelling to Improve Engagement in Your Association
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
1-2 pm CT
raud Deterrence, Prevention and Detection
Monday, December 8, 2014 1-2 pm CTThere are also more than 60 self-study programs available at your convenience. See the catalog to view on demand. Watch for future emails announcing upcoming programs. |
The Tabletop Showcase
and Holiday Breakfast are back!
Before the awards luncheon, before the member presentations, enjoy networking and breakfast amid festive tabletop exhibits featuring over 30 industry partner vendors.
Find out more about the awards luncheon, business meeting and guest speakers (our members!)
Current Showcase line-up (more to come)
Blue Harbor Resort Chula Vista Resort/Conference Center DigiCOPY Fluno Center for Executive Education Fox Cities CVB Green Bay Packers Hyatt Place, Madison LaCrosse Area CVB Madison CVB Marcus Hotels and Resorts Minocqua CVB Omnipress The Osthoff Resort Stevens Point Area CVB Valley Expo and Displays Visit Milwaukee Visit Oshkosh Wegner CPAs and Consultants
Schedule
8:00 am Registration Open
8:30-10:30 am Tabletop Showcase and Holiday Breakfast Reception Meet with our Industry Partners who'll be showcasing their properties and products during our Tabletop Showcase and Holiday Breakfast Reception.
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Education Program
12:30-1:30 pm Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting Enjoy superb dining while celebrating Wisconsin's best in association management. Plus get quick updates about the state of WSAE at our annual business meeting.
Accommodations & Location
Our room block cut-off date was Nov. 13. Please contact the Madison Marriott West directly at 800-228-9290 or 608-831-2000 for rates and availability.
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Exhibitors: Reserve your table now!
WSAE Industry Partner members have an opportunity to purchase a tabletop exhibit for this special annual event. The expo will be held during the reception on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 8:30-10:30 am. Throughout the two-hour session, attendees will visit food and beverage stations while perusing your table tops. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your property, products and/or services in a one-on-one setting with Wisconsin association executives.
Sponsorship opportunities also available.
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Sponsorship opportunities available now!
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Milwaukee CEO Roundtable
Tuesday, November 25
11:30 am - 1 pm
Please note: This event is for association CEOs only.
Join WSAE for a lunchtime CEO Roundtable in Milwaukee, hosted by Dennis Tomorosky, CPA, JD, CGMA, President & CEO, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. CEO Roundtables are designed specifically for association CEOs as a venue for networking, sharing ideas and helping solve each other's challenges in a confidential forum. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with your peers in a casual setting and discuss topics of interest.
Location
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants W233N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Suite 201 Waukesha, WI 53188
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Write a book review
Earn CAE credit
We have a lot of WSAE members who enjoy reading. How about providing a review of a book that you think is of interest to other association professionals? We're looking for a 300-word review for the upcoming issue of VantagePoint. Due date: Monday, Dec. 1. If you're interested, please contact Michelle Czosek.
Oh, and you can earn CAE credit for writing your review, too. Win, win!
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WSAE taking part in industry study
in cooperation with Association Laboratory
You are invited to participate in the nation's most comprehensive association business environmental scan. Every participant in this study will be eligible to receive one of ten $50 gift cards and every participant will receive a complimentary overview of the research. To participate in this confidential study you simply click on the following link. Click here to take survey The survey is comprehensive and will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please note that you must complete the survey at one time or keep the survey window open when you switch to something else in the midst of responding. If you exit before finishing the survey, you will need to start over at the beginning. We cannot save partial responses and take you back to where you left off because we are not assigning unique passwords to individuals taking the survey. WSAE is participating in this national research project in cooperation with Association Laboratory. Association Laboratory is an independent strategic research firm specializing in association business strategy. Thank you for your time and your contribution to this important research project. We will be sharing the results of this study this winter. |
Welcome new members
Ginger Contreras, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Susan Cudworth, Milwaukee Marriott West
Jackie Ellickson, Name Badge Productions, LLC Shaun Gleason, Marcus Hotels and Resorts Jessica Goedken, The Rees Group Inc
Pete Hanson, Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Kaitlyn Herbst, Snow and Ice Management Association, Inc. Kate Jacobson, Hyatt on Main Green Bay Mona Johnson, The Rees Group Inc Leah Knope, The Rees Group Inc Kathy Kuehn, The Rees Group Inc Sherry Lee, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Laura Lutter Cole, Marcus Hotels and Resorts Mary Malone, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Lisa Nelson, The Rees Group Inc Daniel Olson, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Amanda Penisten, The Rees Group Inc
Laura Poll, Snow and Ice Management Association, Inc. Susan Quam, Wisconsin Restaurant Association Rachel Schraufnagel, Wisconsin Restaurant Association Katrina Schwarz, National Fluid Power Association Claire Silverman, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Jean Staral, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Gail Sumi, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Bruce Wheeler, The Rees Group Inc Curt Witynski, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
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About Us
The Wisconsin Society of Association Executives has over 495 members dedicated to the profession of association management. Its mission: to serve as a forum where the association community thrives and grows.
22 N Carroll St., Ste 300
Madison, WI 53703
608-310-7850
www.wsae.org
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