A Statement from the Outgoing Chair Megan Hille, CMP, CAE

Those of you who joined us at the recent WSAE Annual Summit at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison may have attended a session titled “On the Shoulders of Giants: Key Learnings and Insights from the Association Leadership Academy (ALA).” After attending the session, and as I reflect on my term as WSAE Board Chair, this title has truly resonated with me for a couple reasons. Continue reading…

A Statement from the Incoming Chair Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE

As 2024 draws to a close with a very busy holiday season for many of us – I’m excited to look forward to our plans for WSAE in 2025. Our board just began our new governance year at the recent Summit event in Madison, and I’m excited to welcome Kim Burns, CAE, Marin Medeema, CMP, and Tracy Kern as our newly-elected and appointed board members. Continue reading…

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

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Upcoming 2025 Event Save the Dates

Women’s Forum – April 1, 2025 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI.
Live@ Wisconsin Dells – June 18-19, 2025 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
CEO Retreat – July 16-17, 2025 at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac, WI.
Annual Summit – November 5-6, 2025 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI.

WSAE MEMBER NEWS

Association Laboratory's Looking Forward Impact Survey 2025

Association executives, you are invited to participate in Looking Forward Impact, the #association sector's most comprehensive and longest running environmental scan. From #workforce and #technology, to #governmentadvocacy and #competition we test more than 66 different factors. Every participant receives complimentary access to the Looking Forward Dashboard, which has four years of trend data and is customizable to support your conversations with staff and your Board. Take the survey today.

Over 30,000 Wisconsinites Reached by Banks’ Financial Education Efforts

MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 21, 79 Wisconsin bankers and 21 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community members. Continue Reading…

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