Wednesday, Sept. 20
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria
Pre-approved, .75 CAE credits
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The 45th Abit Massey Lecturer is Stella Williams Bailey, professional speaker and communications coach.
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Meet Mr. Abit and learn more about why we honor him each year with a lecture focused on association leadership.
The University of Georgia published a great feature recently, "The Inimitable Abit Massey."
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Schedule
10:30 - 11:30 am: New Member Orientation
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Networking Reception
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Luncheon with Lecturer
1:30 pm: Property Tour of Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria
Cost
GSAE member - $49 ($59 after September 15)
Guests - $69 ($79 after September 15)
Room block available from our wonderful host Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria for $89 plus taxes. Reserve room here.
Menu
Mixed Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers | Warm Rolls
Airline Herb Roasted Chicken Lemon Caper Blanc | Rice Pilaf | Sautéed Fresh Green Beans
Triple Chocolate Cake with Berries
*Vegetarian or other dietary restrictions will be provided to those who requested it on the registration form.
Thank you to our host: Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria
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Thank you to our sponsor: Visit Savannah
Thank you to our AV sponsor: OAV (Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Services)
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to our colleagues at Florida Society of Association Executives. Frank Rudd, CAE, CMP, President & CEO, passed away earlier this week after an eight-month illness. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, followed by the funeral service on Friday, September 15 at 10:00 pm. Both will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the following: FSAE Foundation, Immanuel Baptist Church and Big Bend Hospice. |
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The Visit Macon Sales Team is excited to announce the Macon Marriott City Center will be renovating rooms and key conference amenities as part of a major remodeling plan! Areas of remodeling include the lobby, restaurant, bar, dining rooms, and conference rooms. You can view a sneak peek of the renovations project online. Contact GSAE member Charlotte Moody (cmoody@visitmacon.org) for more information.
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Starting this October, The Classic Center and Visit Athens are partnering to offer exclusive hard-hat tours. Be among the first to explore the arena's potential, which promises to be the ultimate setting for unforgettable experiences. Reach out to Visit Athens Director of Sales Elyse Harris (EHarris@VisitAthensGA.com) for more details on this exciting milestone in construction and to secure your future event dates. |
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The Classic Center loves its GSAE partners and will be offering a special GSAE package for the 2024 Athens Wine Weekend! Sip and sample the best wine and cooking artistry during this weekend of exquisite taste in downtown Athens. |
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New GSAE member Kristen Hannah and Live Nation are running a holiday party incentive for GSAE members. Contact her today at (404) 577-4848 or kristenhansen@livenation.com.
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We’ll add additional opportunities for connecting and learning throughout the year, but this is a great start!
- Shared Interest Group meetings are included in your membership.
- Association Executive dues are $325; additional association staff members are $150.
- Corporate Supplier dues are $350; additional staff from the same company are $250.
- Luncheons on February 21, April 17, July 17, and September 18, 2024 are $49 for GSAE members.
- Exclusive event sponsorship available for July is $1,500.
- The Holiday Luncheon, Awards Show & Silent Auction, December 11, 2024, is $59 for GSAE members. Three sponsorships are available for $2,000 each.
- The 2024 GSAE Annual Meeting is in Gulf Shores, AL, May 29 - May 31. Registration fee for the first association executive attendee - $399; corporate supplier exhibitor and sponsor packages range from $699-$3,299; additional attendees from the same organization - $369 each.
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We love to share our GSAE members' news and accomplishments. Please send job changes or member news to Corrin M. Wagnon at corrin@gsae.org by the second Monday of the month.
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WELCOME. 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.
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GSAE RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE by presenting a variety of awards to members. To nominate a member for an award, simply contact Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, President, at wendy@gsae.org. For more information about the awards program, visit www.gsae.org/awards.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 29, 2023.
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The 2024 Nominating Committee includes at-large GSAE association executive members in good standing in addition to GSAE Past Chair Mike Pennington, CAE; Chair Val Smith, CAE; and Chair Elect Amy Kane, CAE, MBA. Serving this year: Becca Colbert, CMP; Jay Markwalter, LEC, TMP; Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed. D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE; Monica Smith, CMP, CASE, CDME; and Lori K. Spear, CAE.
Four seats for individual association member directors and one seat for a corporate supplier (hospitality) director will be available for two-year terms, beginning January 1, 2024. Nominations will also be accepted for the one-year Treasurer position for both the Society and the Foundation Board of Trustees.
If you or someone you know would like to be considered, please watch your email for nomination information or complete the online application (self-nomination or nominate someone else). All candidates must be members in good standing. Deadline for nominations is September 29, 2023.
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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.
The Professional Development Committee Meeting is October 27, 9:00 am. Please send an email to Wendy at wendy@gsae.org if you are interested in learning more.
Illustration by Kristin Baldeschwiler from Pixabay
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GSAE's Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) offer one of the best resources for association executives and professionals. These self-directed groups of GSAE members focus on a particular area and delve into various topics within that area.
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Have you seen the new GSAE website? We love the new design and it's super mobile-friendly, too!
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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.
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We have so much planned to help you be better at your job!
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Have a compelling story to share? GSAE is seeking members interested in sharing effective practices, compelling case studies, and pilot programs. Or, are you interested in writing a guest column? Let us know! Contact Wendy at wendy@gsae.org.
- Fall – The State of Meetings Revisited
- Winter 2024 – TBD
- Spring 2024 – Association Communications: What's New (including AI that won't keep you up at night)
- Summer 2024 – Governance & Tech
- Fall 2024 – Content Curation (Develop Once. Publish Everywhere)
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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. So many great opportunities are available right now in Georgia. Check out the Careers section at the bottom of this e-newsletter for the latest Georgia postings.
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Live webinars are worth 1 CAE hour. Did you know? More than 90 CAE-qualifying recorded webinars are available 24/7 on our GSAE website.
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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. Access the Hub.
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GSAE sincerely thanks all of you who have subscribed and provided your association's benchmarking data over the past three years to the Real-Time Compensation Benchmarking program. Unfortunately, overall participation in the program has not risen to the sustainable level needed to ensure long-term benchmarking data quality at a level we would expect to provide to our respective members.
Effective immediately, we will no longer be accepting new subscribers to the program. All current subscribers will continue to have access to their data and all reports through the end of their current subscription period. Current subscribers can still Log-in here. Current subscribers may direct any questions about their subscriptions to info@associationsocieties.org.
ASA & GSAE will be pursuing a new direction for providing compensation benchmarking data to associations of all sizes and scope, and will communicate any updates via your respective societies of association executives and professionals.
GSAE thanks our partner Dynamic Benchmarking, LLC, for their vision and support of the Real-Time Compensation Benchmarking program.
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- GSAE does not contract with third-party companies to sell our mailing list or member data. Please disregard any such fraudulent company solicitations. If you would like to rent GSAE's mailing list legitimately, you may access the contract on our forms page. We do not release your email address as part of the mailing list rental agreement – ever, per Board policy.
- If you have any questions about the validity of a message from GSAE – from staff, our officers, our website or our enewsletter provider – please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
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Through practical assignments and collaborative peer sharing, you'll have the opportunity to build your facilitation skills (such as probing, bridging, synthesizing, and reflective listening), while gaining confidence in your role and building your value to the organization.
The expert content leader is Jim Delizia, CAE. Jim is the principal of Deliza Consulting Services, a management consulting firm specializing in facilitation, design, and consultation in the areas of leadership and organizational development, governance, and all forms of group process, including planning, consensus-building and critical and creative thinking.
Register here
Dates: 09/28, 10/12, 10/26
All sessions: 1:30 - 3:00 pm EDT
Cost: $289 for GSAE members for all three sessions
CAE credits: 4.5 (if you attend all three)
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Association and hospitality leaders are looking for the latest best practices for hiring, training, managing, and retaining staff. That's why GSAE is partnering with SHRM-Atlanta on the Atlanta Works Conference. We want to support your goals and decrease your stress. At this in-person event, you'll learn from real-world HR practitioners and legal counsel, share ideas with other industry leaders, and walk away ready to maximize your team's success. Join us October 10 for a unique experience created with you in mind.
Two tracks to choose from for GSAE members - the morning for Hospitality/Restaurants and the afternoon for Nonprofits. Georgia Institute of Technology Exhibition Hall, 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA
Earn 2.75 CAE credits and save $25 when you register using the coupon code GSAE-ATLANTAWORKS23.
Early registration ends TOMORROW, Friday, September 15.
Registration and More Information
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Update: Letter and support will be shared September 19. There's still time to join the coalition!
ASAE has worked hard to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which would expand economic opportunities and increase access to valuable postsecondary credentials. The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition was established to help build maximum Congressional support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. If credentials, skills training, or expertise are important to your sector, to your organization, or to your stakeholders, this coalition's work will support you.
Join us and add your organization.
There is NO COST to join, and we invite you to read the flyer for detailed information regarding scope, efforts, time requirements, etc. If your organization joins, you are welcome to participate in the coalition as much or as little as you prefer.
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ICYMI, on Friday, September 1, members of Nevada’s Congressional delegation wrote to FTC Chairwoman Khan calling for a final rule to crack down on business impersonation fraud. In the letter, they write “The proliferation of impersonation fraud has proven especially damaging to the face-to-face business events industry, as impersonators have more and more regularly sought financial gain by advertising for fake exhibitions, trade shows, and other business events. This targeted fraud threatens to put a damper on an industry that has long been a driving force for economic growth—for event organizers, host venues, and surrounding communities.”
The Congressional letter was led by Rep. Susie Lee and signed by Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto, and Reps. Horsford and Titus. A copy is available here. We encourage you to amplify their letter through social media platforms, thanking the Congressional leaders for their advocacy, and noting that this is an issue impacting your organization.
Courtesy of Consumer Technology Association, producer of CES®
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Piedmont Park’s Promenade and Magnolia Hall - 11:00 am - Wednesday, October 25
MPI Georgia Chapter invites you to volunteer and connect with the meeting professionals’ community during their annual Fall Classic, featuring bocce, cornhole and miniature golf. Volunteers will receive complimentary lunch and orientation.
Volunteer roles needed: Cornhole referees (no experience required), Bocce referees (no experience required), Directional/welcome volunteers, and Set-up and tear-down volunteers.
Learn more and register for event. Reach out to GSAE and MPI Georgia Chapter member, Kevin Priger (Kevin.Priger@Hilton.com) to volunteer.
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We are excited to share a unique offering from The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) –– their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training that inspires collaboration and innovation for corporations and nonprofits in real-time, in-person or virtually. Partnering with UPS, there are opportunities for free training for qualified 501(c)3 organizations. Learn More.
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Within the report, titled “Strategic Frameworks,” you will find ten themes that emerged from interviews alongside an appendix with a host of actual strategic plans. You may access it from the Vista Cova library. |
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Association Laboratory's popular virtual CAE-athons are an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to get educated on some of the critical issues facing associations. The bonus? Get the CAE hours you need to qualify for or maintain your certified association executive credential. This fall they are offering five distinct programs. Sign up for one or any combination to get the hours you need.
· Scenario Planning: Your Solution to Optimal Organizational Planning
· The Power of a Prepared Board
· Non-members Matter
· Tips, Tricks, and Traps to Educational Strategy
· DEI and the Ethics of a Diverse Leadership Model
Register Today and Reserve Your Spot
Each program is $60
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As 2023 begins to wrap up, there have been important changes in the Labor & Employment law landscape. Fisher Phillips wants to ensure you are aware of these changes.
• Significant changes to the I-9 form come with heavy penalties for violation
• USDOL published proposed new “overtime rule”
• The FTC issued new rule on non-compete restrictions in the employment context
If you or your member companies are unaware of these changes or have questions, please contact Terri Stewart at fpatlanta@fisherphillips.com.
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Enjoy recap videos from the 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta, August 5-8. Huge thank you to all 306 volunteeers who helped create a memorable experience for our attendees.
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GSAE compiles a compendium of podcasts, blogs and resources from association land that we think will help you be better at your job. Follow, listen, and learn!
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Update your membership listing today by logging into your profile, and renew your GSAE membership at the same time.
- Upload your photo (using the one from LinkedIn is super easy)
- Add your birthday
- Share your area of expertise
- Start connecting with other members
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Buckhead / Lenox area. About Us: NAIOP GA is an active and engaged association of commercial real estate development professionals in Georgia. We are a chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, and mixed-use real estate. About the Role: You will help drive member satisfaction using your outstanding customer support, administrative, and organizational skills. This position is primarily in-person, in the office in Buckhead. There is an option for hybrid work after an initial period. Responsibilities are in the areas of Membership and Database, General office and Administrative, Meetings and Events. About You: You are a go-getter, a self-starter, you work well independently, can juggle multiple deadlines, and are able to set priorities with minimal on-site supervision. You are organized. You enjoy managing multiple priorities, owning project success, and are optimistic about getting it all done while also being pragmatic about what it will take. You enjoy finding creative solutions. You possess a willingness to take ownership of tasks both big and small.
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Peachtree City. Seeking to identify a dynamic nonprofit executive prepared to build upon the current successes of the women's Fraternity as well as partner with the National Council (Board of Directors) to manage organizational change. As Executive Director, the successful candidate will serve as the chief staff executive overseeing the operations and activities of Phi Mu. This candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan, as well as cultivating and maintaining effective staff performance and culture to assure the attainment of the organization's strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a senior executive with at least 10 years of related experience working with top-level management and non-profit volunteers, a skilled talent manager with the ability to build trust, motivate and work with others, a strong ability to create and execute plans that tie to Phi Mu's strategic priorities, and an innovative and forward-thinking leader. Proven financial management will also be key for a successful candidate. Resumes will be accepted through September 17, 2023.
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Atlanta. The Director of Membership & Education is responsible for coordinating continuing medical education (CME) events at the Georgia Chapter- American Academy of Pediatrics, the professional medical association of 2000 Georgia pediatricians & pediatric subspecialists. The ideal person for the job will possess strong administrative and communication skills and be detail oriented. This is a full-time position, at our office in midtown Atlanta, and will combine in-office and work-at-home options. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include planning of medical education events; maintaining compliance with ACCME Regulations; meeting planning; Chapter communications (newsletters & website), conducting membership recruitment campaigns, and maintaining membership database, and related duties. Some occasional travel and weekend work for events required. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills. Collaborative work style. Meeting Planning experience. Social media and website experience helpful. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination required.
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Norcross. FUNCTION: Under the direction of the President, President Elect, Board of Directors and the Executive Director, the Learning Initiatives and Foundation Coordinator is responsible for the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association’s programming for Continuing Education events, LEAP events, and other assigned events, as well as content for the website and handling GVMA Foundation activities. POSITION VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION: Handles LEAP and all non-conference CE programs (live or virtual) from start to finish. Supervises independent contractor on speaker recruitment/contracting and program grid development. Serves as the primary staff person for all GVMA Foundation activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have excellent interpersonal & communication skills with members and volunteers. Excellent project management skills are required. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) are required. Experience with Asana and Fresh Desk a plus. Staff work remotely but candidate MUST live in Georgia to administer our events.
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Peachtree Corners. We are a non-profit, technical association looking for a Marketing Manager to promote our conferences, courses, membership, publications, and the association clients we manage. This position will have a strong focus on marketing our events. We hold approximately 15-20 conferences and courses each year. The Marketing Manager will work closely with our marketing team members to execute marketing plans, support branding and awareness campaigns, and develop promotional/advertising campaigns. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to drive event attendance and increase exhibit and sponsorship sales. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work within a small but effective team and be a self-starter who wants to transform ideas into success for the organization. TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries. Through information exchange, events, trusted content and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster and more cost-effective ways of doing business.
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Georgia. The Board seeks a dynamic, visionary candidate to drive organizational strategy. The Georgia Pharmacy Association's (GPhA) CEO reports and is accountable to an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors directly elected by the membership. The Board of Directors meets six times per year. The Board utilizes “Policy Governance” principles as its basis for delineating and clarifying the respective roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of the CEO, as well as the Board and its members, officers and committees. The Board is GPhA’s policy and standard-setting body, representing the interests of GPhA’s membership in determining and codifying written performance expectations. The Georgia Pharmacy Association is the voice for pharmacy in Georgia, representing all pharmacy practice settings. GPhA is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association representing more than 1,400 licensed pharmacists, 300 student pharmacists, and 400 technicians. Legislative and political advocacy on behalf of its members and the patients they serve is the organization’s primary competency.
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