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| WSAE 2017 Summit - Monday, October 30 - Tuesday, October 31, 2017 |
Join us for the 2017 WSAE Summit: People, Purpose and Passion: Pathway to Success! Now in its seventh year, 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. Don't miss the Industry Partner Expo to visit our industry partner booths and catch up on their products and services. Plus, the Awards Celebration will again take place on Monday evening of the Summit to recognize WSAE peers who have inspired us all.
Summit participation is worth eight credits toward CAE application or renewal.
Featured presentions include:
- Lessons from American Family: A Legacy Company Shifting Its Culture to be More Innovative
Brenda Koenig, FCAS, MAAA, Ignite Vice President, American Family Insurance Company
- Inside Out Marketing for Your Association
Mike DiFrisco, CAE, Sr. Director of Marketing, Experimental Aircraft Association
- Owners, Customers and Employees - Who is a governing board to listen to?
Mark Thorsby, CAE, Vice President - Consulting Services, SmithBucklin & Bernadette Patton, CAE
- Developing Your Culture as a Growth (and Brand) Strategy
Sandy Marsico, CEO, Sandstorm®
- Creating a Young Professionals Group at Your Association
Aaron Manogue, Marketing Manager, AMPED Association Management
- You're Leaving, Now What? 12 Tips for a Smooth Transition
Bernadette Patton, CAE & Dennis Tomorsky, CPA, JD, CGMA, President & CEO, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Meeting & Hotel Trends
Michelle Hilsabeck, Senior Account Executive, Marriott
- Crisis Communications Management
Brian Lee, APR, President, Revelation PR, Advertising & Social Media
- Doing Well by Doing Good
Lannia Stenz, Executive Director/CEO, Gilda's Club Madison & Leanne Puglielli, PhD, Owner, DemoSoph Enterprises
- How to Become a Social Media Rock Star
Spencer X Smith, Principal, spencerXsmith.com
- 5 Trends Your Association Shouldn't Ignore
Sheri Jacobs**, FASAE, CAE, President & CEO, Avenue M Group, LLC
- Curing Adultitis: Your Prescription for Less Stress and More Success
Jason Kotecki, Artist, Author and Speaker, Founder of Escape Adulthood
** Congratulations
to
Summit speaker Sheri Jacobs
for being recognized with the Academy of Leaders Award at ASAE 2017!
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Hands-On Community Outreach Project: Gilda's Club
We will be working with
Gilda's Club for our community outreach project. As part of this activity, we will be collecting items from
their wish list.
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Thank you to this year's Summit sponsors:
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Proposed Changes to WSAE Bylaws
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The Board of Directors conducts regular reviews of the bylaws and recommends changes based on the needs of the organization. With the growth of the organization and an increase of activity from young professionals, the bylaw changes are being submitted to the membership for review.
Please review the bylaws and be prepared to vote on the proposed changes at the October 31 membership meeting being held in conjunction with the WSAE Summit.
Below is a summary of changes that would be made to Article VII, Section 2:
- The elimination of a maximum of one industry partner is being proposed because the current restriction means that the industry partner position turns over only once every three years. Our industry partners are an important part of the association and there are many industry partners that are qualified and would like the opportunity to contribute to the association at the Board level. This revision would allow for additional industry partners to have a voice at this level of the organization. This does not mandate an increase, but allows for an increase.
- The addition of one young professional member to the Board of Directors. This position shall be appointed by the Chair and serve a one year term. The Board would like to have the ability to appoint one young professional so that their views are heard as we plan for the future. They make up an important segment of our membership and are vital to the future growth of our organization.
Thank you for taking the time to review these bylaw changes.
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Striking Solutions - Thursday, December 7, 2017
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Are you game? Pin down December 7 on your calendar and join our league of association professionals and industry partners where you'll participate in a formal session of WSAE's Solutions Network. We'll then use our spare time for a fun, and slightly competitive, end-of-year bowling celebration. Spoke leaders will provide updates on accomplishments and challenges faced over the past year and answer your questions. Then, you'll have a chance to score some valuable information as you select your favorite spoke or split your time between spokes. The Solutions Network is the place for members to ask questions, seek solutions, and discover new trends and practices. We'll have a ball!
The event will be held at the Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls. Participation is worth 1.5 credits toward CAE application or renewal.
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2018 Winter IOM
For over 95 years, Institute for Organization Management, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's professional development program for non-profit executives, has educated association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders across the country through its national program, highly rated curriculum and high caliber instructors. Thousands of executives have attended Institute sites across the country to strengthen their management skills, learn industry best practices, and gain a broad national perspective from peers. Institute has helped them build stronger organizations, become stronger business advocates and better serve their members. In addition, you will earn points towards your CCE or CAE certification as Institute's curriculum is directly tied to the bodies of knowledge of both the American Society of Association Executives and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Upon completion of the Institute program, graduates receive the IOM recognition which allows them to use the letters "IOM" in public mention and professional correspondence. The IOM recognition signifies the completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management and commitment to the industry.
Early registration deadline for Winter Institute is November 17th.
For more information about Institute's curriculum, sites, and dates, visit the Institute web site and Prospective Student Toolkit to help you gain insight into the program. Are you already an IOM and have an updated job or title? Update your contact information and stay connected.
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Wisconsin's Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business
Founded in 2007, the Trailblazer Awards program is designed to recognize and raise awareness around women's business ownership in Wisconsin, and the rich history of women's business ownership in the state. Women-owned businesses are a fast growing segment of the entrepreneurial economy, and in the past
, successful award recipients were nominated by their professional association.
More information about the award program, nomination form and a full list of award criteria are available at www.womenscouncil.wi.gov/trailblazer.
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CEO Roundtables
CEO Roundtables are designed specifically for association CEOs only, as a venue 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
November 7, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
National Fluid Power Association
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Upcoming webinars
November 7, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Conducting a Business Meeting
November 14, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Best Practices for Association Publications
December 5, 12:30PM - 1:30PM (CT)
Cyber Security and Fraud Prevention Tools and Tactics
December 14, 12:30PM - 1:30PM (CT)
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Examples of employee engagement benchmarks
We are looking for benchmark data on employee engagement, ideally from the association industry. Appreciate any leads or information.
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How do business acquisitions affect membership?
I've become interested in the trend of business acquisitions and mergers in the U.S. and I'm currently researching how trade associations are handling membership fluctuations when companies keep consolidating within an industry. How is this accelerating trend affecting your association--membership or otherwise? What strategies do you recommend when the membership is declining due to one industry company merging or acquiring another?
Join the discussion.
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| VantagePoint, WSAE's Quarterly Publication |
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Fall issue has been published
The Fall 2017 issue of
VantagePoint has been published, and all members should have received a copy in the mail. You can also
view and download it on the WSAE website. Highlights from this issue include articles from members and colleagues on:
- Strategies they have used to successfully grow membership Succession and transition planning
- Amicus briefs as an advocacy tool
- Important considerations when purchasing insurance for your association
- Engaging WSAE's young professionals
Be sure to check it out today!
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Call for authors
Have you experienced an association success you would be willing to share with your WSAE colleagues by authoring an article for
VantagePoint
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Trump, GOP signal tax reform could slip to 2018
Even as Congress works to adopt a budget resolution that could accelerate lawmakers' ability to pass a tax reform package this year, President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) this week acknowledged the difficulty of passing major legislation with so few days left on the legislative calendar.
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Courts block latest travel ban
A federal judge in Maryland granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against the latest (third) version of the Trump administration's travel ban, following a similar order made earlier by a judge in Hawaii.
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| Welcome new members!
- Kirsten Ahlen, CAE, PMP, Gravitate Solutions
- Sarah Fisher, CliftonLarsonAllen
- Megan Grant, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
- Brant Bergeron, DigiCOPY
- Scott Dettmann, Green Bay Packers
- Annette Schott, Executive Director, Inc
- Brian Filyes, Hyatt Regency Green Bay
- Jillian Dampier, Kahler Hospitality
- Tracy Holmes, CAE, Executive Director, Inc
- Carol Courtney, J&J Exhibitors Service, Inc
- Peggy Murray Hagaman, CIS, Discover The Palm Beaches
- Cynthia Lemek, Executive Director, Inc
- Samantha Kay, Executive Director, Inc
- Mary Riordan, Executive Director, Inc
- Megan Coyne Cuccia, IOM, MDS Association Management
- Marina Shawd, Executive Director, Inc
- Jay Allen, Visit Galena Country (Greater Galena Marketing Inc)
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New Mitchell Airport welcome signs reveal authentic Milwaukee
VISIT Milwaukee and Clear Channel Airports have teamed up to welcome passengers to Mitchell International Airport with fresh new signage, displays, and video capability. According to Paul Upchurch, president & CEO of VISIT Milwaukee, "Our partnership with Clear Channel Airports and Mitchell International Airport on this project has resulted in a colorful and more enticing welcome to travelers. The new signage and video capability is much more reflective of area attractions and the warm hospitality visitors will experience in Milwaukee."
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Ritterbusch Group gets a new look
After 13 years, The Ritterbusch Group is updating their name and brand to TRG Marketing. This change is being made in conjunction with a move in office space to 155 South Executive Drive, Suite 100, in Brookfield (next door to their current location). Their new location offers more room for both staff and the community groups that use their office for meetings, in a creative and collaborative way.
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Kauffeld receives Rising Star Award from Meeting Professionals International
The Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) recently celebrated members, volunteers, and chapter accomplishments at their annual Gala. Jason Kauffeld, Director of Group Relations at Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC), received the Rising Star Award. The award is presented to a member who has been in MPI-Wisconsin (MPI-WI) for two years or less and whose time and efforts put them on a path to being one of MPI's next leaders. Congratulations!
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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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Looking for a career change? Let us help.
Here's a pretty cool job search feature from WSAE. Follow us on Twitter (
WSAEtweets) and receive a notification every time a new career opportunity is posted to the WSAE Career Headquarters.
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