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Last Call for Summit

Purpose + Passion = Impact

There's still time to register for the 2022 Summit November 30-December 1 at The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club. Themed Purpose + Passion = Impact, this signature event brings together association professionals and suppliers from all aspects of association management.

As WSAE celebrates our 75th anniversary, we mark 75 years of:

• Supporting the purpose of associations across the state
• Sharing in the passion we all have for the success of Wisconsin's associations
• Having a profound impact on this state's social and economic climate

We are very excited for both the Summit's planned education sessions, for which you can earn up to 7 CAE credits, and the “experience” style networking events offered. And you won't want to miss closing keynote Jason Kotecki and his mindset-challenging art!

WSAE Webinar Series

As a CAE-Approved Provider, WSAE provides webinars that meet the professional development requirements needed to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential.

Difficult Conversations - How to Have Them Without Getting an Ulcer

Wednesday December 7, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Top Methods for Successfully Adopting Remote Work - Make the Transition a Beneficial One

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Right-Now Solutions for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity - How to Protect Your Data

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

On-demand Archives

WSAE offers an extensive library of online learning, covering a broad array of association management topics, available 24/7, at your convenience!

Host a CEO Roundtable in 2023!

CEO Roundtables are free, in-person gatherings for association Chief Staff Executives (CEOs/Presidents/Executive Directors) to meet and discuss current challenges, successes and emerging topics impacting associations and our industry. CEO Roundtables are hosted by association executives at their headquarters in the greater Madison and Milwaukee areas. Events occur from 8:00-9:00 am on a weekday. To foster and ensure a casual, candid, and confidential setting, attendance to the CEO Roundtables is restricted to association CEOs only.

Complete this form to express your interest in hosting an upcoming CEO Roundtable.

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Join the Conversation in the WSAE Connected Community

Ethical and Informed Decision Making Program Facilitator

I am in the process of working with a team to update our leadership development institute. We are looking for a consultant/facilitator to lead a virtual session on ethical and informed decision making. Any names/programs my colleagues in the association world can share would be greatly appreciated!

Join the conversation.

Needs Assessment Vendor

My association will be conducting an industry needs assessment to help inform our new strategic plan, and we are looking for a consultant to lead this process. Has anyone used an outside consultant for this purpose, and do you have any recommendations? It doesn't have to be a Wisconsin-based company as we are 100% remote.

Join the conversation.

Association Laboratory's Newest Sector Study

WSAE partner Association Laboratory is currently collecting data for the association sector's most substantial environmental scan of the association strategy environment. Click on the link below to provide your insights into the issues impacting association members and the challenges these issues are creating for associations.  

Participate in Looking Forward Impact (free)

This year they will be benchmarking more than 60 factors impacting membership and assessing more than 75 challenges facing association leaders. Every respondent will be given complimentary access to the Looking Forward® Dashboard, a leading source of recent, relevant and comprehensive data on the association sector. 

Members of the Association Laboratory Research Alliance, a collaborative effort of over 20 different state, national, and global and specialty societies of association executives including WSAE, are invited to participate in this study. The goal is to investigate the changing nature of the association business model.

Relaunch of Real Time Compensation Benchmarking Site Includes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Section

WSAE has partnered with other ASEs to make the Real-Time Compensation Benchmarking Survey tool possible. And by giving a little, you will GET A LOT!

• Compare your organization's key operational metrics to others across the industry in real time*.
• Evaluate valuable KPI's, including salaries, benefits, positions/departments, and more!
• Generate customized reports and graphs like the below to inform decisions and keep your organization competitive.

If you have never participated, get started here.

If you have Participated, update your data today!

Please note, this is a comprehensive survey with several sections of data. You do not need to complete the survey all at one time. To save your work and return to the survey later, simply click “Save” at the bottom of any page.

#GivingTuesday - WSAE's Move Mountains Giving Campaign

WSAE’s Move Mountains campaign is an annual giving program, providing members, organization and industry partners the opportunity to give back to the Society that has been committed to “creating meaningful connections and enhancing competencies of association professionals” in Wisconsin for more than 75 years.

The funds we raise through this campaign will be used at a time when there is a real need for the organization. The funds raised in 2021 were used to support the continued participation of members experiencing hardship due to COVID-related factors.

WSAE supports association professionals and, through Moving Mountains, you can support WSAE and its important mission.

"It’s my turn to be here for WSAE. I’m glad to do my part, and hope other WSAE members will join me. WSAE serves the people who serve the world."

Barb Kachelski, CAE, Past Chair, WSAE Board of Directors

Qualified Association Specialist (QAS)

The Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) Certificate Program, offered through the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE), gathers seasoned experts from around the country to present a comprehensive overview of the many facets of working in or with an association. This program is perfect for young (or new) professionals in the association industry who want to better understand the many facets of their organization. More information. This program is eligible for 12 CAE hours. WSAE member discount code: WSAEQAS-SAE. 

Welcome New Members!

• Ellen Breunig, Wisconsin Grocers Association
• Margaret Calenberg, Executive Director, Inc
• Jill M. Gaulke, VISIT Lake Geneva
• Emily Heitman, Impact Association Management
• Mone't Johnson, Impact Association Management
• Genna Kruse, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
• Keri Lore, AMPED Association Management
• Jessica May, Executive Director, Inc
• Kris Neilson, Wisconsin Grocers Association
• Patty Neuswanger, National Funeral Directors Association
• Amy Nitschke, CEM, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Kim Potter, AMPED Association Management
• Andrew James Shirk, Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore
• Delaney Slattery, AMPED Association Management
• John Tuohy, Badger Bay Management Company
• Gail Wiseman, One City Schools, Inc.

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Honors 23 Bankers at Association Event

Wisconsin bankers recognized for state-wide financial education efforts

Twenty-three Wisconsin bankers and 11 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s consumers. WBF is the nonprofit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) whose mission is to promote financial literacy and financial capability to the public and to broaden consumer empowerment in the financial services industry through research, education, grants and scholarships.

“Each year, I am amazed by the incredible efforts of bankers across our state as they make their way into classrooms, community centers, and retirement facilities to ensure access to invaluable financial education,” said Rose Oswald Poels, chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Board. “Bankers throughout the state continue to prove their commitment to their communities through outstanding efforts to support the financial wellness of consumers.”

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Executive Director Cassandra Krause (center, black) celebrates award recipients at the Wisconsin Bankers Association annual LEAD360 Conference.

The Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals Names Impact Association Management as AMC

Impact Association Management announced a new partnership with the Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP). This partnership will assist AVIP in its mission to establish accepted and recognized best practices and standards for vapor intrusion professionals. 

“There's great collaboration following our Inaugural AVIP VI Conference and we are so excited for the year ahead,” said Laurie A. Chilcote, Strategic Communications Board Member for AVIP. “We look forward to bringing more to the members of AVIP with the collaboration and team efforts of the board, the organization, our new executive director, Darion Lespier, and the rest of the team from Impact Association Management." 

Brag a Little Bit - Let Us Help Spread Your Good News!

Did your property recently complete a renovation? Did you launch a new product or service for associations? Perhaps you received a promotion or industry recognition? Let us know! We love to help spread good news related to our industry partner members. Please submit your brags using this form. Please note that there is no additional cost to this promotion - It is included as a benefit of your WSAE membership. 

ASAE - Advocacy

ASAE Will Provide Comment on FTC's Proposed Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation Scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for public comment on government and business impersonation fraud that has impacted a broad range of industries, trade shows and events and has grown worse during the pandemic.

The FTC blog titled, Pulling the mask off impersonation scams: How they impact your business, states, “Impersonators have come up with B2B-specific forms of fraud that target members of certain industries, often cutting and pasting names and logos to bolster the illusion of legitimacy. It’s all bogus, but by the time the businesses find out, the scammers have vanished with their money.”

The FTC is looking for public feedback on the proposed rule on Impersonation of Government and Business. Comments on the rule are due on December 16, 2022, and ASAE will be among the associations responding. View instructions on how to submit and associations feedback on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking.

ASAE Joins Other Groups in Asking IRS to Resolve Employee Retention Tax Credit Processing Delays

In a letter earlier this month, a coalition of associations and other nonprofits urged the IRS to ensure they have access to the ERTC, which has helped many of these groups keep their doors open during the pandemic. Read more.

Save the Date: American Associations Day 2023

Mark your calendars to join ASAE in-person on Monday, March 27 – Tuesday, March 28 in Washington, DC for 2023 American Associations Day - ASAE's annual legislative fly-in. Registration includes two days of policy education, advocacy and networking. American Associations Day is also a terrific opportunity to network with peers from around the country. More information.

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in WSAE's Career Headquarters

WSAE welcomes an average of ten new members monthly, on top of a steady base of members - WSAE enjoys a 93% retention rate. This means that sponsors and advertisers have the opportunity to continually make new contacts while building on the relationships they have already established. If you are interested, contact Chris Caple at ccaple@wsae.org with any questions or to discuss other Partnership opportunities.