April 15 GSAE Quarterly Luncheon at Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Hotel

Keynote and Deep Dive Workshop:
How can you ensure your education programs foster true learning in the minds and in the workplaces of your attendees? Due to advances in neuroscience, brain research now reveals evidence-based strategies to guide effective learning experiences. While there’s still a lot we don’t know, implementing a handful of simple techniques when combined with quality meeting management can enhance the intentionality of your association’s professional development offerings. In small group exercises apply brain-based strategies to support your speakers and to enhance the quality and sophistication of your programming.

Michigan native Aaron Wolowiec is a talented and passionate learning strategist and meetings coach whose diverse achievements guide and propel association goals and initiatives, especially as they relate to education and learning. Aaron has more than a decade of experience in the meetings industry, and has taught for three years at a Michigan college.

Aaron is a certified association executive, a certified meeting professional and a certified tourism ambassador, and he earned a master’s degree in administration (with a concentration in leadership) from Central Michigan University. An active member of ASAE, Aaron is both a past chairman of the Young Association Executives Committee and a 2009-2011 Diversity Executive Leadership Program scholar.

Additionally, Aaron contributes to a variety of industry publications and mentors a number of emerging professionals. In 2012, Aaron was featured by Michigan Meetings + Events magazine as a "very important professional you need to know."

Schedule
10:30 -11:30 a.m. - New Member Orientation (open to all new and prospective members)
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Networking Reception
12 - 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon & Keynote featuring Aaron Wolowiec
1:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Deep Dive Workshop - 1.5 hours credit

Cost
GSAE Member: $30 Early Bird; $45 Late
GSAE Guest: $45 Early Bird; $60 Late
Workshop - $49

Thank you to our sponsor:	Thank you to our host property:	Thank you to our AV Sponsor:
Richmond Region Tourism	Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Hotel	PRG
Nancy Bass, Sales Manager	Jessica Podratsky, Sales Manager	Jeff Sabourin, National Account Executive

GSAE is a CAE Approved Provider. This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer which qualifies for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation, and we will maintain records of your participation in accord with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.whatiscae.org.

As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this luncheon program may be applied for 1 credit and the workshop may be applied for 1.5 credits, for a total of 2.5 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements if you attend both.

Note: This program is not endorsed, accredited, or affiliated with ASAE or the CAE program. Applicants may use any program that meets eligibility requirements in the specific timeframe towards the exam application or renewal. There are no specific individual courses required as part of the applications – selection of eligible education is up to the applicant based on his/her needs.