Dr. Laurelle Jno Baptiste, VP of Professional Services at Vocalmeet

In-person events such as seminars, conferences and conventions, have long been the staple of associations’ non-dues revenue streams. However, in today’s dynamic environment, associations are quickly shifting from in-person to virtual events in order to continue to engage their members, while softening the negative financial impact of event cancellations

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Q: Our annual conference and expo is in November. We are hearing from members who are saying that their companies will not be allowed to exhibit at any trade shows for the rest of this year. Are associations allowing more flexible cancellation terms? Allowing credits for the following year? Allowing refunds or refunds minus a percentage?

Milton C. Toby JD is the volunteer president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) headquartered in New York City. ASJA, founded in 1948, is a professional association of independent non-fiction writers. 

CFA Society New York announced that its CEO, Daniel Dagen, CFA, has left his position, effective March 31, 2020. Mr. Dagen served as CEO of the Society since 2015 and contributed to the Society for many years as a member and volunteer. CFA Society New York is initiating a search to identify a new CEO and has appointed Peter Rush, CEO of Kellen, an association management company, to serve as interim CEO, effective April 1, 2020.

The Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), the group which represents union contractors in New York, supports the temporary closure of construction sites. “Our member contractors have implemented robust preventative protocols to protect their workers, while seeking to keep New York’s economy moving forward,” BTEA President and NYSAE Board Member Louis J. Coletti said in a statement. “However, the current state of escalating COVID-19 cases confirms the Governor’s prudent action today in his Executive Order to shut down all non-essential construction job sites through April 21."

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Marfan Foundation were selected to be listed within the 2020 Best Nonprofits to Work For by The NonProfit Times, a leading trade publication for nonprofit association and charitable organizations. The survey is conducted annually by the independent Best Companies Group, which identifies nonprofit organizations where staff leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

Michael Taylor has joined Kellen as senior director of public affairs, placing him at the helm of one of the leading U.S. lobbying and public advocacy operations representing the interests of organizations in the building and construction, energy, food and nutrition, healthcare, technology, and transportation industries. Taylor was a panelist for NYSAE’s public affairs program in early March.

The battle against COVID-19 extends far beyond public health. Ongoing business closures and operational limitations have already displaced millions of jobs, caused consumers to put spending on hold, and left small businesses struggling to stay afloat without continued cash flow. With the potential for an economic recession or depression on the horizon, Kellen offers this resource center as a toolkit for you to protect your association members and help them take advantage of relief measures implemented by the federal government.

NYSAE has been producing Virtual Engagement Lounges, dubbed #powerchats, for the past few weeks. The topics of these discussions have centered around how organizations are responding to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and managing their conferences, events, virtual programming and more. If you want to revisit the conversation, or learn what they’re all about, our recorded sessions are available now. Each session contains feedback and insights to what other associations are doing during this situation.

While we are all doing our part to social distance and work from home, our association community remains strong and connected. Join us in the NYSAE Engagement Lounge every Friday at 11 AM. Whether you’re a member or a guest, you’re always welcome to join our Zoom meeting for a #PowerChat. Every week we will discuss new topics. We are all in this together!

April 17: COVID-19: Budget Implications and Keeping our Staff Informed and Engaged

April 24: Engagement Lounge: Partners, Exhibitors, Sponsors

Miss a session? No problem!  View all past sessions, here! We hope to see you in our next Engagement Lounge #ZoomRoom.

We would like to welcome our newest members who have joined us from the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, Inc.: Douglas Chu, Kristina Hinckson, Lou Mazzella.

We’d also like to welcome Lise Lawrence, International OCD Foundation, Tammy Zeoli, RSM US LLP, and Nellie Nevarez, US Tennis Association

Center City Philadelphia, In order to be successful, we'll need you to have:   A bachelor's degree in business or related field; MBA is desired 15+ years of experience in product management or marketing roles 

Piscataway, NJ, Society Executive Director - Solid-State Circuits Society 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead marketing and communications for one of the nation's most distinguished horticultural organizations and lead it into the future. 

Nationwide, WHAT WE REQUIRE: Bachelor's degree with excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional customer service skills, with a membership-focused mindset High degree of organization