Among our favorite traditions is taking time to pause and celebrate the leaders among us. But we need your help in the form of nomination of deserving candidates. Please review the award categories and take 5 minutes now to submit a nomination for a leader within your network. Award categories: Innovation in Associations, Spirit Award, Rising Star, Associate of the Year and Association Executive of the Year. Award recipients will be announced during the lunch program at the Annual Convention at the Tacoma Downtown Marriott on Monday June 9, 2025. This rich tradition elevates and celebrates our honored members at convention and forever into the history records of WSAE. 

Experience our next "What WSAE Means to Me" video by Lance Clark, CAE, Washington Manufactured Housing Association and WSAE Board Director. In watching these videos, you will be introduced to members' unique insights, embracing the diverse perspectives within our vibrant community. Be part of the conversation by sharing your own video about what WSAE means to you. Submit your videos to info@wsaenet.org for an opportunity to be showcased on our platform. Start watching...

Welcome to the third edition of the Association Think Journal. The third edition is also the first version which is in electronic format. Click HERE for the downloadable, and also fillable version. This journal is designed to be a thoughtfully curated framework to help association professionals find focus in goal setting, practice consistency, and use a process for continuous improvement.

Associations and policy advocates of all stripes are gearing up for a major Washington tax battle in 2025. Unfortunately, at the same time, associations are facing one of the most significant challenges in our sector’s history: the potential imposition of increased taxation. As association professionals and industry partners, we know how our community drives the economy and contributes to society. We need your help in sharing this message with elected officials. If Congress doesn't understand our community, they can't stand up for us.

Experience our next "What WSAE Means to Me" video by Tiffany Hanzo Martin, SBI Association Management and WSAE Treasurer. In watching these videos, you will be introduced to members' unique insights, embracing the diverse perspectives within our vibrant community. Be part of the conversation by sharing your own video about what WSAE means to you. Submit your videos to info@wsaenet.org for an opportunity to be showcased on our platform.

Share Your Vision: Be a 2025 WSAE Thought Leader. WSAE is seeking thought leaders for a variety of educational sessions that will shape our 2025 program year, including the Annual Conference, Next Level Leadership Summit, Art of Association Management Workshop, and Shop Talks. This is your opportunity to educate, inspire, and empower professionals across the association space - whether they are executives, staff specialists, or industry partners.

The Washington Confluence Magazine is the official quarterly publication of Washington Society for Association Excellence. Publications are archived here to preserve our history. See editorial calender for submission dates and themes. Articles should be between 750 - 1500 words, and accompanied by high quality images, author name, organization, title. We especially encourage contributions to our Member News regarding job transitions and organization accomplishments. If you've built a new website, launched a new membership drive, added staff, or want to share something unique, this is a great space to do that! Please forward content or questions here.