Member: This Is Your Need to Know News for October 3, 2024

[1] The Art of Technology

Craft a Thriving Technology Ecosytem Today

Thursday, October 3, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid program

Ensure your teams and technologies are working together. Learn about blind spots, pitfalls, and communication challenges, and leave with an action plan for success. Tech workbook included.

Learn More & Register

[2] How ASCRS Improves Sponsor Satisfaction at their Annual Meeting

Read the case study to learn how ASCRS:

- Offers sponsors ROI reports and identifies high-value areas.
- Improves event operations through behavioral and experience insights.
- Implements advanced technology to protect member privacy.

WSAE’s library of free downloadable content includes white papers, guides, reports, research, industry analysis, and more, provided by experts and organizations that serve the association community.

Resource Hub

[3] Competency Check: Elevate Your Nomination Game

Wednesday, October 16
Remote: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Discover the shift many associations have made towards competency-based board selection.

Based on research by Mark Engle and Will Brown, published by the ASAE Foundation, you will learn how to transitioning to these processes that work for both contested or uncontested elections and improve trust within your organization's nominating process.

[4] GEMS Group Discussions

GEMS in-person focus group/discussion
November 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Location: Seattle Southside

GEMS online focus group/discussion
December 3, 2024, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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[5] October is LGBTQ+ History Month

LGBTQ+ History Month celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and communities. It is a time to recognize their struggles for civil rights and social justice and celebrate their vast cultural and historical contributions and impact in fields of politics, arts, sciences, and more.

Upcoming Events

Oct 3	The Art of Association Management
Oct 15	Demystifying Decision Makers, Webinar
Oct 16	Competency Check: Elevate your Nomination Game, Shop Talk
Oct 30	Service Recovery, Webinar
Nov 6-7	Next Level Leadership Summit
Nov 13	Budgeting Beyond Borders: Agile Strategies for Financial Flexibility, Shop Talk
Dec 11	The Hunt for Brilliance: Uncovering Extraordinary Speakers in Unexpected Places, Shop Talk (save the date)
Dec 20	GEMs Partnership Renewal Due
Jan 8	Membership Messaging Makeover: Revitalizing Membership Resources, Shop Talk (save the date)

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