Member: This Is Your Need to Know News for October 17, 2024

[1] Recruit the Right Board
Elevate Your Nomination Game

Guest Commentator:
Patty Anderson, CAE, IOM
Washington Society for Association Excellence

Listen into this 30-minute discussion with WSAE members yesterday about the transformative shift towards competency-based board selection. More like this in the Shop Talk archive.

Listen Here

[2] 2025 Open Enrollment is Here

Simplified & Bundled.

GEM partnerships save you big time by including essential marketing, membership and convention registration for year round visibility and easy access to the association community.

Open enrollment for new GEMS now through December 15.

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[3] 7 Signs it May Be Time for a New AMS

Does your association currently have the have the right system in place? Is that system helping you effectively run your association? To help you answer these questions, download our infographic for the 7 signs it may be time for a break-up.

WSAE’s library of free downloadable content includes resources provided by experts and organizations that serve the association community.

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[4] We've Got Your Back

Are you currently studying for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam?

If your response is yes and you are interested in leveraging the wisdom of our CAE members, contact Brit at brit@wsaenet.org to join the WSAE CAE Basecamp network this fall as an aspiring CAE. Hang in there. We've got your back!

The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this mark of excellence.

Exam Date: December 1 - 14, 2024
Application Deadline has passed (Sept. 24).

[5] Indigenous Peoples' Day Remembered

October 14, 2024
Washington Society for Association Excellence Society recognizes the importance of land acknowledgements at our gatherings. Let's continue to build inclusive spaces that respect and honor Indigenous voices, knowledge, and stewardship.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #CelebrateDiversity #InclusiveSpaces #NRPEMS #CulturalHeritage

Upcoming Events

Oct 30	Service Recovery, Webinar
Nov 6	Unlocking Potential: Mastering the Art of Performance Reviews, Webinar
Nov 6-7	Next Level Leadership Summit - *POST-PONED*
Nov 13	Budgeting Beyond Borders: Agile Strategies for Financial Flexibility, Shop Talk
Nov 19	GEMs Group Discussion, Explore Seattle Southside
Nov 19	How Much Should Associations Hold In Reserve?, Webinar
Dec 11	The Hunt for Brilliance: Uncovering Extraordinary Speakers in Unexpected Places, Shop Talk
Dec 20	GEMs Partnership Renewal Due
Jan 8	Membership Messaging Makeover: Revitalizing Membership Resources, Shop Talk

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