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| 2020 Executive Exchange: A CEO retreat |
Registration is open! 
Join us for the WSAE 2020 Executive Exchange: An Association CEO Retreat, July 19-20, 2020, at the Osthoff Reseort in Elkhart Lake. 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. Maximum of 20 spots available.
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| Call for Board Nominations |
Interested in taking your WSAE involvement to the next level?
WSAE board nomination period is open through Friday, August 9, 2020.
The 2020 WSAE Nominating Committee is looking for members that are interested in serving on the 2021 WSAE Board of Directors. For consideration, please complete the
Board Candidate Form and send to
Michelle Czosek no later than
Friday, July 17.
The openings for the 2021 WSAE Board are:
- Secretary/Treasurer. This position serves a one-year term that is typically nominated each year to ascend to the chair elect, chair and past chair positions. Any member in good standing shall be eligible for nomination and election to this office, provided he/she shall have served at least one year as a member of the board of directors at any time prior to an elective term of office. The secretary/treasurer shall oversee the Society's funds and records. As treasurer, he/she shall oversee collection of member dues and/or assessments and the establishment of proper accounting procedures for the handling of the Society's funds. He/she shall report on the financial condition of the Society at all meetings of the board of directors and at other times when called upon by the chair. As secretary of the Society, he/she shall oversee the proper recording of proceedings of meetings of the Society and the board of directors. He/she shall ensure that accurate records are kept of all members. Such duties of the secretary-treasurer as may be specified by the board of directors may be delegated to the president.
- At-large directors (1). At-large directors serve three-year terms. The director currently serving is eligible to serve another term. However, if the Secretary/Treasurer is an existing board member that person's unexpired term will need to be filled, guaranteeing that we will need a minimum of one new board member.
All Board members shall serve to advance the mission of WSAE by attending educational programs, Board meetings, strategic planning sessions and other activities of the Society. Board members shall promote membership through referrals and staff involvement.
Additional information is included on the
Board Candidate Form. If you have any questions about serving, please feel free to contact any member of the current board of directors or
Michelle Czosek.
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| Call for Awards Nominations |
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 2020 awards to acknowledge their accomplishments.
WSAE offers the op
portunity to submit nominations for four awards:
- Visionary Award
- Association Leadership Award
- Hall of Fame Award
- Young Professional Award
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| 2020 Membership Directory |
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Last call! Directory photos
Send us your photo for the WSAE Membership Directory! If you have not already sent us a professional headshot, or would like to update the one we already have, please send a high-resolution .jpg file to Kristin McGuine at kmcguine@wsae.org by no later than Friday, June 26. The Membership Directory will mail to all members along with the Summer edition of VantagePoint magazine in mid-July.
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Advertising opportunity
Limited advertising in the WSAE Membership Directory is available. Learn more about the
advertising rates. If interested, please contact Chris Caple at
ccaple@wsae.org by
as soon as possible.
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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.
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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| Membership Benefits Links |
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Do you have a colleague that could benefit from WSAE?
We all know what a good thing WSAE membership can be. And while the virtual nature of our Spring Forward earlier this month was not what we originally intended for that event, the spirit of camaraderie was palpable, and more than one attendee commented on it! Every member brings something to the (sometimes virtual) table, making our association stronger with every new member. If
you know someone who has never been a WSAE member, this is a great way to encourage them to check us out! Contact Suzanna at membership@wsae.org for more info!
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Virtual conferences report available
Most organizations that host conferences reach only a small slice of their potential audience with traditional place-based offerings. The remainder of the potential attendees get nothing-or worse yet, find other sources for learning and networking. Virtual conferences can help you solve this critical problem, and The Virtual Conferences Report gives you the information and insights you need to get started.
This comprehensive report is designed for decision-makers who want leading-edge knowledge to support their strategic planning for virtual events. It is equally valuable to vendors who serve or aim to serve the events and meetings industry.
The Virtual Conferences Report will help you:
- Determine timing and pricing for your virtual conferences
- Understand what level of registration and attendance to expect
- Identify the tools most commonly used to deliver virtual events
- Avoid the mistakes and benefit from the success of other organizations
The Virtual Conferences Report is available at no charge and on this special page requires no sign up.
Download the report here.
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Please reach out to Michelle at mczosek@wsae.org if you have any questions related to operating during the pandemic or if there is any way WSAE can assist your organization.
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 Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association Announces New President, CEO William "Bill" Elliott, CAE
The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WH&LA) is pleased to announce William "Bill" Elliott, CAE, as their new President CEO. With a strong background in association management, including serving over eight years as the Vice President of Operations for association management company Association Accumen and serving as the Executive Director of two national Association Acumen clients, helping to grow both organizations in both membership and revenue. In addition, Elliott has valuable lodging industry experience, having served as the Vice-President of Revenue Development and Operations at WH&LA for close to five years prior to his work at Association Acumen.
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 Association Acumen's Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE, named Executive Director of Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association
Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE, has been named the new Executive Director of the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). Schlicht has recently served as the organization's Associate Executive Director. AFLA is managed by Association Acumen. Schlicht succeeds Bill Elliott, CAE, who has been Executive Director since 2013.
Schlicht has been appointed as AFLA's new Executive Director after working with the organization for more than 6 years. "Returning to AFLA is a wonderful opportunity and I'm excited to roll up my sleeves, partnering with the board as we move forward with the organization's strategic plan for the future," she said.
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 Association Acumen's Melinda Waite named Executive Director of Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Melinda Waite has been named the new Executive Director of the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA). MAPA is managed by Association Acumen. Waite succeeds Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE, who has been Executive Director since 2018.
Waite has a proven track record in growing and engaging membership and educational programming for medical associations. Melinda has strong experience in creating and refining processes and procedures to strengthen the impact of programs.
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 AMPED Association Management's Lynda Patterson, FASAE, CAE to serve as Badgers United Executive Director
AMPED Association Management is pleased to announce a new partnership with Badgers United that includes Lynda J. Patterson, FASAE, CAE, President and Owner of AMPED, serving as the Badgers United Executive Director.
Badgers United is a 501c3 organization founded by Wisconsin residents who recognize the University of Wisconsin - Madison as one of the largest economic engines in the state, providing over $15 billion in economic impact to all 72 counties. Badgers United is data-driven, focusing on key issues to ensure that Wisconsin's flagship university remains healthy and continues to grow.
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 Destination Madison facilitates virtual artisan cheese experience
Destination Madison is still sharing the best of its destination with meeting planners around the country. Destination Madison's convention sales and sports teams hosted an interactive, artisan cheese experience for planners, giving them a "taste of Wisconsin." The virtual experience was led by Ken Monteleone of Fromagination, and featured Wisconsin cheesemaker Andy Hatch of Uplands Cheese.
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WBA looks to the future, renovating with eye toward member engagement
The Wisconsin Bankers Associated recently completed a dramatic transformation of its headquarters. Built in 1999, the building on Madison's east side underwent a total overhaul to become a modern office space with beautiful new training space in the members-only Engagement Center.
The new building is designed to host hundreds of member bankers throughout the year in the Engagement Center and offer technology-enabled meeting rooms, a beautiful new café, and modern workstations for staff. The remodeled space also features an Honor Wall recognizing the past achievements and dedication of Wisconsin bankers.
"This renovation is about looking forward, for WBA and Wisconsin's banking industry," said WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels.
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Welcome new members
- Nicole Brinkley, Executive Director, Inc
- Rebecca Borzon, Executive Director, Inc
- Michael Fiez, AMPED Association Management
- Ann Barry Hanneman, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
- Denise D. Harris, Association Executives Group
- Paula Houlihan, National Speakers Association of Wisconsin
- Lisa Koenecke, National Speakers Association of Wisconsin
- Denise Lemke, Executive Director, Inc
- Isaiah Perez, Association Acumen, LLC
- Sarah Peterson, AMPED Association Management
- Laura Pizur, Executive Director, Inc
- Roger Wolkoff, National Speakers Association of Wisconsin
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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. Please note that there is no additional cost to this promotion - It is included as a benefit of your WSAE membership.
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NC Bill Expands Sales Tax on Digital Content
The North Carolina Legislature is considering legislation that would broaden the state sales tax to include digital content offered by associations and other businesses. Associations offering on-demand webinars and other products in a digital form that aren't free could be impacted by the bill. Certification tests would not be subject to the tax although online prep courses for certification or other online continuing education courses could be taxable under the legislation.
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Powell Presses Congress for More COVID Relief
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned senators June 16 that the U.S. economy would not recover strictly by reopening businesses shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic and sending Americans back to the workplace. Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell said Congress should not let the better-than-expected May jobs report or a recent uptick in consumer spending convince them that further COVID-related stimulus won't be needed.
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Mnuchin Outlines Priorities in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin this week previewed the Trump administration's priorities in the next COVID-19 relief package, which include bolstering the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and changes to "fix" unemployment insurance. "Whatever we do going forward needs to be much more targeted particularly to the industries and small businesses that are having the most difficulty in reopening as a result of COVID-19," Mnuchin said. "We look forward to working with you and the rest of the committee over the next few weeks as we think about that." ASAE and numerous other organizations have spent months urging Congress to expand access to PPP loans to associations that have thus far been largely left out of relief measures enacted by Congress. ASAE is also advocating for reauthorizing the PPP until at least Dec. 31, 2020.
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ASAE Wraps Up American Associations Week
ASAE concluded its virtual American Associations Week 2020 (AAW) today with a call for continued advocacy and outreach to legislative offices to help associations gain access to federal relief programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. ASAE has developed a community sign-on letter urging Congress to include 501(c)(6) associations in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created to assist small businesses with payroll and other operational expenses during the pandemic.
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Badger Bay Management
Wisconsin
Association Executives Group
Southeastern Wisconsin
American Institute of Architects Wisconsin
Madison
Executive Director Inc
Milwaukee
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