Jen: This Is Your Need to Know News for March 20, 2024

[1] Meet Lindsay!

Congratulations to Lindsay Brown, Executive Director for the Central Washington Home Builders Association on being named WSAE's March Member of the Month. Read more on Lindsay's journey within the association and her relentless drive to effect positive change.

[2] Call for Interest to Serve

WSAE Board of Directors

WSAE is currently seeking nominations for two Director positions; the Vice President position, and one Associate position. The Vice President position is for one year and may advance to the President; Director terms are for two years and may extend another two years; the Associate term is one year and appointed by the WSAE President. Terms begin July 1, 2024. Individuals are welcome to self-nominate.

Learn More & Respond Here

[3] Put a Cherry (Blossom) On It

If you're meeting in Seattle Southside in the Springtime, your event could blossom into something far more by making your next team outing a hanami picnic! What's hanami? The Japanese tradition of admiring cherry blossoms for the brief window that they exist. Learn more about the tradition and incorporate it into your next springtime meeting.

Discovering Hanami in Seattle Southside

[4] 30 Minute Learning

Maximize Education Events Through a Generative Learning Lens

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Guest Commentator: Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE
An introduction to the generative learning process empowering you to intentionally shape your organization's educational offerings.

Learn More & Register

[5] WSAE Award Nominations Open

Help Celebrate Your Peers
We are preparing for a year filled with transformation and exploration at our upcoming Annual Convention. We invite you to nominate your colleagues for recognition as we celebrate excellence and achievement. The Awards Celebration will be an opportunity to honor our association professionals, rising stars, and association partners during the Convention. Due by April 1, 2024.

Nominate Here

Upcoming Events

March 21	Brace for Battle: Demystifying the 2025 Tax Reform Landscape for Associations, ASAE
March 22	GEMs: Artwork Deadline, WA Confluence
April 1	WSAE Award Nominations Due
April 3	Check Your Couch Cushions, Webinar
April 3-4	Northwest Event Show, Seattle Convention Center
April 10	Maximize Education Events Through a Generative Learning Lens, Shop Talk
May 8	Shop Talk - Save the Date!
May 8	Using Discovery to Attract, Engage and Retain Association Members, Webinar
May 21	Leading Productive 1:1's & Team Meetings, Webinar
June 5-7	2024 Annual Convention, Tri-Cities, WA
June 30	GEMs: Artwork Deadline, WA Confluence

Fast Five is your twice monthly connection to curated, indispensable resources for advancing the careers of association professionals like yourself and strengthening the association you lead.

2024 WSAE Annual Convention, June 5 - 7
Registration is open!

Directory of partners, proudly serving Washington State associations with resources they need to succeed.

Diamond

Emerald

Meydenbauer Center

Seattle
Convention Center

Suncadia

Suquamish
Clearwater Casino Resort

Tradewing

Sapphire

Campbell's Resort

Lynnwood Event Center

Northwest Event Show

Three Rivers Convention Center

Visit Spokane

Visit Tri-Cities

Wenatchee Convention Center

Yakima Valley Tourism

Ruby

Blue Wings Events, LLC

Travel Tacoma

Visit Vancouver Washington

Elizabeth Cooper
HomeStreet Bank

March
Birthdays

Kyle Tibbs

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WSAE Members recieve 20% discount at registration with code:

NWES24WSAE2

April 3 - 4, 2024
Seattle, WA
Learn More &
Register Today!

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