GSAE eNewsletter
March 2024
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GSAE Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, April 17
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
AmericasMart - Building 2
.75 CAE credit 
 
    
 
Chris Clark,
President and CEO
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
"The Chamber’s 2024 Initiatives and Legislative Priorities"
 
Location
AmericasMart | Building 2
2W 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall
213 Williams St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
 
MARTA - Peachtree Center Exit
 
Schedule
11:30 - 12:00 pm: Networking Reception
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Luncheon featuring Chris Clark
 
Special Offer from SHRM-Atlanta
After the luncheon, you are invited to join the afternoon portion of SHRM-Atlanta's 2024 SOAHR HR Conference. Enjoy education to help managers advance their teams, including up to three session blocks, lightning talks, and an evening reception and dinner. Topics include AI, employee engagement and retention, wellness at work, inclusion, and employment law. CAE credit available. Learn more about the conference and review SHRM-Atlanta event policies.
 
Cost
GSAE Member – $49 ($59 after April 12)
Guests – $69 ($79 after April 12)
GSAE Member Luncheon + SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference – $248 ($258 after April 12)
GSAE Guest Luncheon + SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference – $268 ($278 after April 12)
 
 
 
Thank you to our Sponsor: Jekyll Island Authority
 

Thank you to our Host: AmericasMart
 
 
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2024 GSAE Annual Meeting, May 29 - May 31
 
 
 
 
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, including a pre-con workshop.
 
 
Room Block Overflow at Hotel Indigo Gulf Shores | Orange Beach 

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Donate Now, then Bid High and Bid Often!
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Donating a silent auction prize is one of the best ways to promote your organization, while helping GSAE raise money for educational programming. Our 2023 Silent Auctions raised over $27,500. Thanks to member Tony Rissley and Expo Auctions, the auction is virtual and open to all GSAE members.

If helpful, we encourage you to partner with a sister property, organization, and/or your local CVB to help promote your area or organization and support GSAE's educational programming. Donate a prize today

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member news
GSAE Member News
 Hester Ndoja, CAE Hester Ndoja, CAE is President/CEO of Florida Society of Association Executives, Inc.
   
Tyler Runyon Tyler Runyon is the new Executive Director of Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau.
   
 Kelly McLendon, CAE Kelly McLendon, CAE has joined Novi AMS as a Customer Experience Specialist.
   
Laura McCarty Laura McCarty, President of Georgia Humanities, has retired after 30 years of service to the organization.
   
John Harrison, DBA, CAE, CMP has been named a CMP Fellow by the Events Industry Council. Learn more about the honor
Insider Advantage's JAMES Magazine - 2024 Most Influential Georgians
Congratulations to our GSAE members on this year's list. Read more.
 
Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
Chris will be the featured speaker at the GSAE Spring Luncheon.
   
Stephanie Fischer Stephanie Fischer, President & CEO, Georgia Restaurant Association
   
Michael "Sully" Sullivan, JD Michael “Sully” Sullivan, JD, President & CEO, ACEC of Georgia
2024 GSAE Membership Dues - Renew Today
  Membership 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!
 
2024 Meetings & Purchasing Survey
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Association Executives, AMC staff, Third-party planners: We welcome you or a staff member completing the open 2024 Meetings & Purchasing Survey for a chance to win one of several fabulous prizes: $100 American Express Gift Card, 20,000 hotel points, or a free registration to the 2024 GSAE Annual Meeting in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Drawing held on March 28, so respond today!
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.

Still Time to Register: GSAE's Association Executive-MBA Spring Cohort

Live webinars, Noon - 1:00 pm 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

Register today for only $995

GSAE Upcoming Events
  • GSAE Spring Luncheon – April 17 – .75 CAE credit. Featuring Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by AmericasMart. Sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority.
  • GSAE Summer Breakfast – July 17 – .75 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
The Springtime Scammers are Out
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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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.

 
Information for all MSAE CAE courses is available on MSAE’s CAE site.
  • GSAE members have a code in the Member Offers tab of their profile
  • CRAM course fees are based on current/previous attendance, so no discount code is needed.
  • Other CAE course options are available online.
 
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
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. Check out the upcoming wine + webinar meeting, too.
  • Summer 2024 – Governance & Tech. Content due July 5.
  • Fall 2024 – Content Curation (Develop Once. Publish Everywhere.) Content due Oct. 4.
 
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Thursday, March 21 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET | Complimentary Webinar
 
While ASAE and other associations are making headway on key workforce development legislation this year, 2025 promises to be a historic year in tax policy with trillions of dollars at stake. To learn more about possible tax policy changes and how your association can prepare for this monumental debate in Congress, join ASAE’s free webinar.
 
Tuesday, March 26 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT | Complimentary Webinar
 
Join Scott Collison and Erin Sullivan on March 26 to uncover how artificial intelligence can transform your association or nonprofit. We will discuss how AI can streamline manual processes, enhance reporting, and lighten your team's workload. Discover actionable strategies to leverage AI for improved efficiency and deeper insights in your organization.
 
Have you seen the new “Watch Me Get Fired” videos that have gone viral on social media? We have prepared seven tips for employers to navigate this new trend. You or your member companies can contact Terri Stewart at FPatlanta "at" fisherphillips.com for a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
 
 
The results from Looking Forward Impact®, the nation's leading environmental scan of the association industry, are now available for review, customization, and download from the Looking Forward Dashboard. This year's study investigated more than 60 factors impacting the association business model. Key insights include the impact of technology convergence, changing audience needs, and association competition. Access to the dashboard is complimentary.
 
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.

  • More upcoming meetings will be announced throughout the year. Join through your member profile or send an email to GSAE.

 
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