How to Bring More Joy to Your Meetings
How to Bring More Joy to Your Meetings
  Member: This Is Your Need to Know News for February 16, 2023

[1] Mary Hull-Drury:

February Member of the Month
Mary got her start in the association management field back in 2006 as an association executive for a local Realtor chapter in Wenatchee, WA. Since 2012, she has been on staff with the Washington REALTORS. Read more about what Mary enjoys most about her work, what she has learned from her mother who was born and raised in South Korea, her new-found, not-so-secret, favorite thing, and a fun fact about her work for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission while she was in graduate school. You can also visit Mary's Linkedin profile. To be featured as an upcoming "Member of the Month", complete our questionnaire.
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[2] WSAE's Official Publication Reinvents Itself
Winter 2023 Issue Available for Your Reading Pleasure
Consistent with WSAE’s Commitment to Diversity Statement and new name (Washington Society for Association Excellence), the WSAE Board of Directors at its January 2023 meeting approved the Marketing & Communication Committee’s recommendation to change the name of The Washington Executive to The Washington Confluence: Where Association News & Views Come Together. Take a look at the refreshed visual identity that accompanies the new name in the Winter 2023 issue, as well as WSAE's latest news and views. 
READ YOUR ISSUE NOW ONLINE!

[3] Recognizing the History,

Culture, and Contributions

of Black Americans
The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to the early 20th Century. Decades later in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month and called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." Learn more about the black-led nonprofit organizations making history, how you can help, and heroines and heroes from Washington State history.

[4] It's Time for You to Pick Your PIC
Peer-to-peer information exchanges are a key asset offered through WSAE membership. Such exchanges help you establish new, as well as maintain current relationships. In addition, they help you maximize your learning and networking potential. That is why WSAE launched earlier this month its new Professional Interest Categories (PICs). PICs will help you identify WSAE programs and services you are most interested in and/or align with your career. Go to your online member profile and designate those Professional Interest Categories that most interest you.
PROVIDE US WITH YOUR PICs TODAY

[5] Five (Really) Easy Ways to Bring More Joy to Your Meetings

By Ernie Smith | Associations Now
After a few years away from in-person events, people are looking for something more from the meetings they travel to. Problem is, you may not have the budget to do something big and splashy in your efforts to surprise and delight. The key? Focus on moments of joy. From adding small pops of color to taking advantage of an explosion of energy, learn more about a few ideas worth considering.
ID YOUR CONFETTI-WORTHY MOMENT
Calendar of Events
Feb 23 
Feb 17 - Apr 24
Concentrated CAE Prep Course (Virtual)
Presented by MSAE 
Mar 8 
Mar 8 
Mar 15 - 16 
Mar 17 
Complimentary Introduction to 6-Month Series
Board Chairs Academy (See Below)
Mar 21 
Mar 27 & 28 
Mar 29 & 30
Apr - Sept 
Board Chairs Academy - 6-Month Series
Third Sector Company in Partnership with WSAE
Apr 7 
Spring CAE Cram Session (Virtual)
Presented by MSAE 
Apr 12 
Shop Talk - Save the Date
Pro Tips for Recruiting Top Talent 
Apr 20 
Art of Association Management - Elevating Engagement (Virtual, Save the Date)
Presenter: Amanda Kaiser 
May 10 
Shop Talk - Save the Date
Event Networking Tips  
June 7 
June 7 - 9 
WSAE Annual Convention
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
Tentative Schedule  |  Registration
Professional Interest Categories (PICs): Look for those PICs that you are most interested in and/or align with your career goals.
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion - DEI
Executive/Governance/Leadership - EGL
Finance/Legal/Business - FLB
Government Relations/Advocacy - GRA
Marketing/Communications/Publications - MCP
Meetings/Events/Sponsorship - MES
Membership Management - MM
Professional Development/CAE - PDC
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.

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Three Rivers Convention Center
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Blue Wings Events, LLC
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Tiffany Claxton-Standley
Spokane REALTORS
Aaron Davis
Seattle Convention Center
Liz Garcia
Washington REALTORS
Cara McNeil
Washington REALTORS
Megan Miller,
CMP, VEMM
SBI Association Management
Susan Mitchell
Washington REALTORS
Bridget Schuster
King County Bar Association

Focused Content for Those Who Produce Events
The Northwest Event Show is back - re-imagined and re-invigorated! Learn more about how you can join the more than 5,000 attendees and 350 exhibitors that are expected to attend March 15 - 16, 2023 at the new Summit Building.

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