GSAE Winter Luncheon & Roundtables
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Featured Speaker, Reggie Henry, CAE
Chief Information & Performance Excellence Officer
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
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Schedule
10:20 am - 11:30 am - Discussion Roundtables sponsored by GSAE's Shared Interest Groups. 1.25 CAE credits - separate registration available too.
10:30 am - 11:30 am - GSAE Member Orientation - join GSAE leadership to learn about all things GSAE
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Networking Reception
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Luncheon
1:35 pm - Hotel Tour & Renovation Update
Cost
GSAE Member - $49 ($59 after Feb. 16)
Guests - $69 ($79 after Feb. 16)
GSAE Room Block at Emory Conference Center Hotel, Feb. 20. - $214.00 - King or double queen. (room block closes Feb.12)
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GSAE Member News
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Amy Kane, CAE, MBA is Senior Vice President at Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia. |
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Anne Chen, TMP is the Director of Convention Sales, at Explore Gwinnett (Tourism & Film Office). |
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Treasure Wilson is Senior Sales Manager with Discover Dunwoody. |
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Iman Johnson, CGMP is Director of Group Business Development at Destination Augusta. |
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Best wishes to Alex Casto as she becomes the Director of Sales and Catering at Great Wolf Lodge in Naples, Florida. |
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Christina Porter is returning to GSAE membership in her role as Director of Sales and Catering at Great Wolf Lodge Georgia. |
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Nichole Ridge is the new Senior Sales Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown. |
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Welcome Jennifer Jenkins in her new position as Director of Conference Sales at St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau. |
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Happy retirement to William McBroom, Director of Conference Sales at St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau, and long-time GSAE member. |
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Tip Tucker Kendell, CAE was recently recognized as a "Technology Champion" by Association Women Technology Champions. Read more |
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Congratulations to the Newest Certified Association Executives in our GSAE Community!
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Russ Webb, CAE, Executive Director, Bay Area Apartment Association in Tampa, FL. |
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Angela Hickman, CAE, Director of Research & Marketing, American School Counselor Association in Decatur, GA. |
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Kanette Worlds, CAE, Program Manager, American Concrete Institute in Lawrenceville, GA. |
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Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta
The first new build and Georgia-based hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand opened in January. The 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta is owned by Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) and forms part of the Authority’s Championship Campus, North America’s largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment destination, which also includes Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park. Learn more.
Last week, Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), in partnership with Signia by Hilton Atlanta, launched its Community Legacy Program designed to make an impact on the Atlanta community in four key focus areas: Education, Food Insecurity, Homelessness, and Human Trafficking. The launch of the program aligned with the grand opening of the hotel, which is located on GWCCA’s championship campus. Signia by Hilton Atlanta officially started welcoming guests this month. Learn More
Congratulations to the 2024 GACVB Board of Directors
The Board of Directors includes GSAE members Jennifer Cruce, Visit Sandy Springs; Heather Daniel, Explore Newnan-Coweta; Chris Hardman, MGHM, GHLA, Ex-Officio; Steven Schumacher, Only in Cartersville Bartow Tourism; Michael Vescio, Discover DeKalb. Learn more
2024 GACVB Georgia Tourism Awards
Congratulations to our GSAE community members who received GACVB Georgia Tourism Awards at their Annual Conference in Cartersville, Georgia. Read more
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Larry Allen Tourism Leadership Award - Cookie Smoak, ATL Airport District CVB
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Al Burruss Award for Creative Expression - Cobb Travel and Tourism | Cobbunity
Paul Nelson Award for Outdoor Recreation and Preservation - Explore Brookhaven | Lynwood Park
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Tom Kilgore Lifetime Achievement Award - Jennifer Cruce, Visit Sandy Springs
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Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Champion Awards - Partnership Champion Award: Visit Athens | Cities of the SEC
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Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Champion Awards - Product Development Champion Award: Destination Augusta | Authentic Augusta Experience Collection
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Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Champion Awards - Government Champion Award: City of Macon | Mayor Lester Mille
Jekyll Island Club Resort Renovations Completed
Check out the refreshed Jekyll Island Club Resort. The improvements are designed to celebrate the Club’s history and the eclectic coastal ambiance of the island. Updated details and finishings feature custom watercolor artwork in each room. The Jekyll Island Cottages have a new look as well, celebrating coastal style and local history. Contact GSAE member Lydia Smith at lsmith "at" jekyllclub.com for more information.
2024 GSAE Save the Dates
- GSAE Winter Luncheon - February 21 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - .75 CAE credit. Featuring Reggie Henry, CAE, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Hosted by Emory Conference Center Hotel and sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority.
- GSAE Spring Luncheon - April 17 - .75 CAE credit. Featuring Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority. Host location available.
- GSAE Summer Event - July 17 - 1 CAE credit expected. Featuring Terri Stewart, Esq., Fisher Phillips’ employment attorney. Sponsorship available. Host location available.
- The Abit Massey Lecture Series - September 18 - .75 CAE credit expected. Featuring Jeff Jowdy, Lighthouse Counsel. Hosted at a new property by Hilton Windy Hill Ballpark. Sponsored by Visit Savannah.
- Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show, Silent Auction & Annual Business Meeting - December 11, 2024. Hosted by Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina & Explore Brookhaven and sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority. Two sponsorships are available.
- Thanks to GSAE's Annual AV Partner: OAV, Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Service
2024 Inclusion Calendar Published
Welcome Mat. GSAE is committed to being a resource and model for members and organizations on effective practices that drive successful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. GSAE believes in fostering a welcoming culture amongst our members that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable to all. We know our differences are what make us stronger. Through diverse perspectives, an inclusive culture, and equitable opportunities, we are connecting leaders, advancing associations. Access the 2024 Inclusion Calendar.
Big thanks to our colleagues at Florida SAE and their DEI committee for sharing the 2024 calendar with us.
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GSAE brings you a program to accelerate your association's success by mastering the people management & business finance skills of highly successful leaders in a 10-week, fully-virtual training with content based on an MBA curriculum. 10-15 CAE credits available based on tracked self-study time. Expect up to 3 hours of self-study per module.
Live webinars, Noon - 1:00 pm EST/EDT.
- March 26 – Program Kickoff and Onboarding
- April 9 – Vision Goals & Planning Process
- April 23 – The Right Team & Right Customers
- May 7 – An Empowered System of Management
- May 21 – Demystifying the Financials
- June 4 – Applying the Financials & Graduation
Early bird pricing available at $795 (ends 2/23/2024)
2024 GSAE Membership Dues - Renew Today
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GSAE's Dues Year is January 1 - December 31
- Association Exec 1 - $325
- Association Exec 2+ - $150
- Corporate Supplier Member 1 - $350
- Corporate Supplier Member 2+ - $250
- Retired Member - $40
- Affiliate - $100
- GSAE's current W9
Log into your profile or use GSAE's easy button to renew today! |
Scammers Are Out
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GSAE will never, ever ask you to buy gift cards or transfer money among our Board members, volunteers, or staff. We do not use third parties to sell our hotel room block or offer membership lists. Associations everywhere are lobbying the FTC to crack down on these miscreants and GSAE is supportive of those efforts.
Call us at (404) 577-7850 if you have a question about an email.
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2024 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 29 - May 31
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- Shoulder dates are early only
- No availability Friday, May 31
- Lake Shelby and Gulf State Park rates are $179
- Gulf of Mexico views are $199
Join us for top-notch education from thought leaders including Arel Moodie, KiKi L'Italien, Bob Harris, CAE and more!
- Up to 11 CAE credits
- Over 230 attendees expected
- Golf, segways, crafts, beer pours, and wine tasting
- Registration - $399 - $3299
- Additional staff - $369
- Exhibit and sponsorship packages
- Registration opens Friday, Feb. 9
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Got GSAE Member News?
Has something phenomenal happened in your professional life? An award, new job, organizational excellence? Let us share it, too! Just send press releases, job changes, and award announcements to Corrin Wagnon at corrin "at" gsae.org.
We understand your time is valuable, and we strive to make volunteer service convenient and rewarding. GSAE volunteers truly do the work of the organization. Please send an email to Wendy at wendy "at" gsae.org if you are interested in learning more about 2024 committee and SIG leadership opportunities.
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Did you know our Career Headquarters links to ASAE's national site? **And** if you buy a posting through us, GSAE gets a royalty payment to support the Society's programming. Check out the Careers section at the bottom of this e-newsletter for the latest Georgia postings.
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Discover GSAE's entirely FREE library of downloadable content, including white papers, guides, infographics, case studies, industry analysis and so much more! Consider this your one-stop shop when looking for current topics you need to learn about that are influencing our entire industry. Be sure to check back often as GSAE continues to add resources to this page going forward.
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GSAE is seeking members interested in sharing effective practices, compelling case studies, and pilot programs. Or, are you interested in writing a guest column? Contact Wendy at wendy "at" gsae.org.
- Spring 2024 – Association Communications: What's New (including AI that won't keep you up at night). Content due March 29.
- Summer 2024 – Governance & Tech. Content due July 5.
- Fall 2024 – Content Curation (Develop Once. Publish Everywhere.) Content due Oct. 4.
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TSAE's Spring CAE Study Course, Feb. 21 - April 24, 2024
- Kickoff orientation to learn more about the process
- Meet every Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:30 pm via Zoom
- Review of study questions with experienced CAEs and peers
- Earn up to 18 CAE hours*
- Access digital flash cards to assist in exam prep
- Experience the camaraderie and support of your course-mates (and watch out, they just may become your friends for life)
- GSAE member pricing available
- *CAE hours may only be earned once through the study course. GSAE participants will be sent to GSAE at the completion of the course.
- Learn more about the TSAE study course and register.
Other CAE course options are available online.
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ASAE’s Legislative Fly In is March 5-6, 2024, in Washington, DC. This year the meeting is at a new location, with an updated agenda and a kickoff luncheon. Read more and view the agenda. There will be an APAC reception the evening of March 5. The program is open to ASAE members only.
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Shopping for Association Management Software? We’ve got a guide (and a checklist) to help!
Whether you are shopping for technology for the first time or your association’s priorities have recently changed, we share considerations for choosing a new AMS.
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Are you or your member organizations concerned about AI technology creating biases in the workplace? Most HR professionals are no strangers to technology, but recent innovations — such as ChatGPT and other generative AI tools — are changing HR processes and have the potential to both create and eliminate workplace biases. Fisher Phillips can help. Contact Terri Stewart at FPatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com for a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
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This is a HUGE year for Association Laboratory Inc. as we celebrate 25 years in business. A new look (check out the logo), fresh new sector insights from Looking Forward Impact, and expanded educational opportunities abound.
Twenty-five years in business is a big milestone. Since 1999, Association Laboratory has helped association leaders make better decisions through research and strategy services, sector research insights, and by providing educational content and experiences designed to improve leadership competencies.
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Webinars, Podcasts & Blogs from Around the Web
GSAE compiles a compendium of podcasts, blogs and resources from association land that we think will help you be better at your job.
Highlights this month include new issues from Association BrainFood (free education!), podcasts from our SAE colleagues, and a new Rogue Tulip's Radio Free 501c episode. Follow, listen, and learn!
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- Recordings of livestreamed and virtual meetings are available on our GSAE1917 YouTube Channel through GSAEtv.
- GSAE's Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) are complimentary, self-directed groups of GSAE members that focus on a particular area of interest. Join us for discussion roundtables before the next luncheon.
- More upcoming meetings will be announced in 2024. Join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.
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Division Manager | Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry (TAPPI)
Peachtree Corners, Georgia. This position combines volunteer engagement, market analysis, sales, product development, budgeting, forecasting, and relationship management skills to lead and drive TAPPI's volunteer engine for assigned member groups (Divisions, Committees, Local Sections, etc.), Conferences, and development of other products (as identified and/or assigned). The Account/Division Manager (AM) is accountable for the relationship with assigned member groups, understanding the markets assigned members groups serve and will also support in the ideation, coordination and production of various TAPPI products & services (events, publications, standards, training, membership, and potential new products). The AM must demonstrate proven experience in member service and a desire to build team-based relationships with TAPPI volunteers. Industry experience is a plus but not required.
Director, Marketing & Member Engagement | Construction Suppliers Association (CSA)
Metro Atlanta area, Georgia. CSA seeks a dynamic individual to serve in the newly created role of Director of Member Engagement & Marketing. This is a frontline, member-facing position responsible for developing relationships with our members to understand their needs and how CSA can meet those needs and bring value. The qualified candidate will be responsible for recruiting new members, retaining existing members, fostering member engagement, and developing marketing materials. This position reports to the President and works closely with the CSA Board of Directors. Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of marketing, membership, and/or sales experience. Ability to work successfully in a small team environment. Exceptional problem-solver with highly developed interpersonal, networking, and rapport building traits. Highly competent in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office, Canva, Zoom, databases, and social media.
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Webinar: Association 101: Legal Considerations in Association Management | 1:30 pm
