Mark your calendars for CSAE’s 2021 conference - October 21 - 23, 2021. We're already deep in planning to bring the association sector together for a unique conference experience next fall. The vision?  A robust hybrid program with a virtual portion and – safety permitting – an in-person segment in the thrilling city of Montreal.  Registration opens soon at a special 2020 price. Watch your inbox for more details to come!

Members are invited – at no charge – to join this open discussion about solutions and successes in connecting members effectively in the virtual space. Find out about some lessons learned during CSAE’s 2020 virtual conference. This is a timely opportunity to hear about everything from engaging platforms to virtual facilitation tips – as we move forward into 2021. Note: there is no cost to attend. Open only to CSAE members.  Register here. 

Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers – Feb 22-23, 2021

If you are a CEO or board chair, you know that the relationship between these two roles is critical to a successful year. That’s why this two-day Symposium is unlike any other. It is designed as a practical, hands-on workshop where you’ll establish your relationship, your joint priorities and a strong and strategic foundation for your association. Take part in this signature workshop together and build the path to an unparalleled year.  Offered virtually; created specifically for the association’s chief staff leader and their board chair to attend together. Facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE.

Date: February 22 & 23, 2021, 11 am – 4 pm ET

Early bird pricing until January 8, 2021

Learn more and register here: https://pheedloop.com/symposium2021/site/home/

“This Symposium has changed the way that I think association governance and how a healthy relationship between the senior elected officer and its CEO can drive organizational performance.”  - Past participant

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Now that it is virtual this year, everyone across the country can participate in CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau’s Tête-à-Tête! This is one of Canada’s largest industry events dedicated to association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners, and government procurers. Don’t miss a day of education, peer-to-peer learning and interactive, association-focused experiences!  Association professionals and event planners attend at no cost. Invitations are coming your way soon!

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities  
CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau has made the difficult decision not to offer a virtual trade show this year. Instead, all exhibitors will have a unique roundtable opportunity. Looking for something extra? Contact edward@csae.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

My name is Gordon Sheppard and I am the President of Expert Training Solutions, a strategic eLearning company that helps association leaders produce and market highly engaging online training for their staff, members, and volunteers (experttrainingsolutions.com). Our company is a CSAE business member because of the terrific opportunities to interact with accomplished executive and business members. I also appreciate the wonderful learning opportunities, like the tech stack talk at the CSAE 2020 conference. It's also reassuring to be part of an association in which all the members that I've met are working with such a high level of integrity and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Connect with Gordon on LinkedIn.

Thank you to all who participated in Member November!  We enjoyed some great laughs at 2020 in the GIF contest. Congratulations to the participants who won a $100 Visa Gift card in the random draw!

Carol Hochu

Cathy Cummings, CAE

David Dugas

CSAE salutes the following partners who generously supported Member November through the GiveBack program! Thanks to them, 15 association professionals will have a complimentary one-year membership to CSAE.

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Become the government relations voice your association and members deserve!

Canada’s complex lobbying and government relations landscape is always changing. This popular CSAE monograph has been significantly updated and expanded to help you enhance your GR toolbox.

Inform yourself about effective advocacy methods and benefit from valuable case study examples. Learn about the Lobbing Act and other policies and regulations. Visit the bookstore to learn more.

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