By Stefanie Coxe, Founder & Principal, Nexus Werx LLC

Partnering with other organizations to host debates, candidates’ nights, and meet and greets boosts your group’s profile and can secure commitments from politicians to support your issues.

The legislative session will be wrapped up in most states by July 31 and many associations will find their legislative hopes dashed. Despite co-sponsors and votes in favor, sometimes the issue isn’t lawmakers’ support, it’s the urgency of their support.

Getting commitments from candidates to not only support, but champion, your organization’s goals is much easier when they are running for office and have something to lose than when they’re safely in office. The easiest way to secure this commitment is to hold, either alone or with other groups, a candidate forum.

by Bob Harris, CAE

What is the best relationship of the board to committees? Are directors required to chair committees or serve as liaisons? Do committees work independent of the board, composed entirely of non-board members?What is the best relationship of the board to committees? Are directors required to chair committees or serve as liaisons? Do committees work independent of the board, composed entirely of non-board members?

These questions are common in discussions of governance practices. They are the frequent plaint of board members, “I was nominated to the board and I am expected to chair a committee?”

There are factors regarding the ideal relationship of board and committees. Influences include the number of committees, amount of members willing to serve on committees, size of board, requirements ofthe bylaws, and willingness of board members to take on additional duties.

Registration is now open for #NESAETECH. Join nearly 100 of your association management colleagues, industry partners, and thought-leaders for a day of technology-focused education, networking, and product demos. The full agenda will be released later this month, but online registration is NOW OPEN here.

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Overnight Accomodations

A limited number of overnight rooms are available for attendees on Sunday, October 21 at the SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center for $119. Please make your reservation before October 1 by calling (978) 772-3030. Be sure to mention that you are with NE/SAE to receive our discounted rate! 

NE/SAE is excited to welcome the following new members who recently joined:

Regular Members

Graham Cox
Non-Profit Executive 

Christine L. Purple
Executive Director
Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers

Lina Szymkowski
Speciality Management Services Coordinator
Massachusetts Medical Society 

NE/SAE is currently looking for volunteers for the following task forces:

2019 Annual Management Conference Task Force

Help plan the 2019 Annual Management Conference at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center. As part of this task force, you'll participate in two to three conference calls, review past conference evaluations, brainstorm speakers and topics that address NE/SAE members' educational needs, and assist with speaker introductions at the conference. 

2019 Annual Meeting Task Force

Help plan the 2019 Annual Meeting at Ocean Edge Resort. As part of this task force, you'll participate in two to three conference calls, review past conference evaluations, brainstorm speakers and topics that address NE/SAE members' educational needs, and assist with speaker introductions at the conference. 

Click here to share your interest in volunteering with NE/SAE!