Join us for an association CEO retreat
September 12 - 13, 2018 | Beloit, WI
Designed specifically for an intimate group of association CEOs only, this retreat will focus on leadership and planning for the future and serve as a venue for sharing ideas with built-in time for roundtable discussions on current topics of interest.
Our speakers will be:
- Vicki Kampmeier, President, Katalyst Coaching & Consulting
- Ed Paradowski, President, Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation
Remember to register today:
- This event is right around the corner - less than a month!
- Attendance in limited!
- Our reserved hotel block expires this weekend, on Sunday, August 19.
- Registration rates increase next week!
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This event is worth 5 CAE credits.
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We Hope to See You Next Week at ASAE!
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ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition
Chicago, IL | August 18 - 21, 2018
The ASAE Annual Meeting is where the association community goes to get focused. It helps you hone in on the ordinary determinations that lead to extraordinary distinction through an exchange of resources, strategies and solutions. Thousands of association professionals and industry partners will gather for three days of learning, growing and focusing in on the opportunities and ideas that support their daily responsibilities as leaders in the association industry.
Consider writing a summary of sessions you attend for VantagePoint magazine! Contact Kristin at kmcguine@wsae.org for more information.
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While in Chicago for ASAE, join us for the Wisconsin Reception!
Monday, August 20 | 4:30-5:30 pm |
Marriott Marquis, Chicago
Join your Wisconsin colleagues for a reception at the ASAE Annual Convention. It's the perfect time to catch up with old friends and make new connections.
Thank you to Wisconsin Reception sponsors:
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2018 WSAE Summit
Save the date - Registration opens soon!
October 29 - 30
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Madison
The Summit promises to provide resourceful programming to help association professionals be creative thinkers and offer effective solutions to their members. It's an excellent venue to challenge your thinking and learn from your peers and other association experts!
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Recognize a deserving peer
WSAE award nominations now open
Do you know an individual or organization that deserves to be recognized by their WSAE peers for their contributions to WSAE or the association management profession? This is your chance to nominate them for one of our 2018 awards to acknowledge their
accomplishments.
WSAE offers the opportunity to submit nominations for four awards:
- Visionary Award
- Association Leadership Award
- Hall of Fame Award
- Young Professional Award.
Awards will be presented during the WSAE Summit taking place October 29-30 at The Overture Center in Madison.
To view award guidelines and nominate a WSAE member, complete the
nomination form. View a list of
past winners here. Nominations will be accepted through September 17, 2018.
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Strategy and business models for association online education programs
Sep 18, 2018 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CT)
Struggling to develop a vision and strategic plan for your organization's online learning efforts? Thinking about starting an online education program but don't know where to begin? Need to refresh or grow your existing program?
Register
for our online mentoring session on strategy and business models for association online education programs. Hosted by WSAE and the Online Education Spoke, the session will offer association leadership, volunteers and staff an opportunity to pose questions and hear advice from Jeff Cobb, co-founder of
Tagoras
. Jeff will also briefly review and provide access to a number of Tagoras resources that will help stimulate your thinking and kick-start your planning efforts.
Registration is complimentary.
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This event is worth 1 CAE credit.
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October 3, 2018 | Milwaukee, WI
In partnership with Association Forum, Association 101 is an orientation for association professionals designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and appreciation for the unique environment, culture and dynamics of associations. Association 101 will be held
at Executive Director, Inc., in Milwaukee.
At this session, you'll:
- Learn the nature and scope of associations.
- Receive information to support career advancement.
- Gain understanding of the working relationships between volunteers/members and staff.
- Enjoy networking opportunities.
If you are not a member of Forum, you can use the coupon code "WSAE101" to receive the member rate. When using the code, be sure to hit "apply" on the shopping cart page. If you have trouble, please contact
education@associationforum.org.
Learn more
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Solutions Network
Meeting Planner Spoke Brown Bag Lunch
Thursday, August 16, 2018 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS)
Madison, WI
More information.
WSAE webinars are worth 1 CAE credit each.
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CEO Roundtable
CEO Roundtables are designed for CEOs only and offer a space for networking and sharing ideas. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with your peers in a casual setting and discuss topics of interest.
Milwaukee
August 29, 2018 | 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (CT)
Junior Volleyball Association
More information.
WSAE webinars are worth 1.5 CAE credit each.
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Webinars
As a CAE-Approved Provider, WSAE provides webinars that meet the professional development requirements needed to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM (CT)
* Presented by WSAE member Tony Veroeven!
WSAE webinars are worth 1 CAE credit each.
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Webinar topic ideas?
Do you have a great topic for a WSAE webinar, or know a potential speaker who would be interested in presenting? Contact
Michelle Czosek
with your ideas!
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Call for VantagePoint authors
Have you experienced association success that you would be willing to share with your WSAE colleagues by authoring an article for VantagePoint? We would love to hear any article ideas that you may have!
Plus, you can earn CAE credits toward your certification renewal.
Topics we are still considering for the Fall 2018 issue include:
- Design of association health plans.
- Year-end wrap ups.
- Membership renewal.
- Board topics/governance.
Please note the content deadline for the fall issue is September 1, 2018.
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Welcome new members!
- Jutta Dias, Hatchery Hill Hotels
- Amanda Falk, Metropolitan Builders Association
- Natalie Riley, Metropolitan Builders Association
- Jody Roos, Wisconsin Bankers Association
- Nura Said, Executive Director, Inc
- Julia Schultz, Executive Director, Inc
- Toby VanSistine, Metropolitan Builders Association
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Brag a little bit - Let us help spread your good news!
Did your property recently complete a renovation? Did you launch a new product or service for associations? Perhaps you received a promotion or industry recognition? Let us know! We love to help spread good news related to our industry partner members. Please send your brags to
Michelle Czosek
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Engaging an attorney
I am looking for recommendations for an attorney for our Association to assist with limited and simple employment and contract issues as needed. It would be preferable to find someone in Racine, Kenosha or Milwaukee Counties.
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Vendor recommendations wanted:
Advanced spreadsheet skills
Looking for recommended vendors/consultants with advanced spreadsheet skills. Our association conducts a member Salary Survey which requires high level data manipulation into a finished report.
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Career Headquarters highlights
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Looking for a career change? Let us help.
Follow us on Twitter (
WSAEtweets
) to receive a notification every time a new career opportunity is posted to the WSAE Career Headquarters.
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Judge invalidates FEC anonymous donor rule
A U.S. District Court judge on Aug. 3 issued a ruling that invalidates a Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulation that allows donors to anonymously contribute to nonprofit groups that seek to influence elections. U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the FEC's treatment of such groups, including 501(c)(4) political groups, "fails to uphold the standard Congress intended when it required the disclosure of politically related spending."
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ASAE's unrelated business income tax (UBIT) coalition continues to grow
ASAE continues to enlist tax-exempt organizations in a concerted effort to fix a provision in the new tax law that requires tax-exempt organizations to pay taxes on employee parking and transportation benefits. Last year's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes a provision requiring associations, charities, churches and other tax-exempt organizations to pay unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on employee fringe benefits, including parking and transportation.
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White House pushing short-term health plans
The Trump administration issued a final rule Wednesday allowing for the sale and renewal of more short-term health plans that are designed to be inexpensive, but do not have to cover pre-existing conditions or comply with other Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage requirements. Under the current rules, issued in 2016 by the Obama administration, short-term insurance cannot last for more than three months.
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Lawmakers introduce lobbying reform bill
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) introduced legislation July 25 to curb "pay-to-play" politics and strengthen lobbying disclosure laws. The bill would end the 20 percent threshold for lobbying registrations and would also require consultants who only provide "strategic advice in support of lobbying" to register.
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No funding for AHPs in spending bills
Funding to implement the Labor Department's new rule expanding access to association health plans (AHPs) is not included in appropriations bills approved recently by House and Senate committees. The Labor Department's regulation was finalized in June, allowing more groups to form AHPs as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act health exchanges.
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Senate steers clear of Johnson Amendment debate
The Senate last week passed a package of four appropriations bills that included $11.3 billion for the IRS but did not include a provision in the House-passed version that would weaken enforcement of the Johnson Amendment. The Johnson Amendment, a decades-old prohibition on churches and charities getting involved in political campaigns, has been a target of House conservatives and the Trump administration.
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