June 10, 2025

Live@ Wisconsin Dells is Next Week Wednesday – Register Today!

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Looking to grow your leadership skills, stay ahead in the association space, and connect with others who get it? WSAE Live@ Wisconsin Dells is happening next week Wednesday and offers a unique blend of professional development, networking, and venue exploration – all designed with association professionals in mind! Here’s what you’ll gain:

Insight from industry experts.
A chance to experience a distinctive venue you might consider for your own events.
Valuable connections with peers facing similar challenges.
Fresh ideas and strategies you can implement immediately.

It’s not too late to join us – register now and make sure your spot is saved!

Have You Registered Yet for the 2025 CEO Retreat?

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Join us July 16–17, 2025, at the elegant Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac, WI, for the annual CEO Retreat. Connect with fellow executives, gain fresh insights, and take time to recharge in a focused, collaborative setting. Register by June 25 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing, and don’t forget to book your hotel room by June 16 to receive the group rate. Save your spot today!

Association Leadership Academy is Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-’26 Session

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The WSAE Association Leadership Academy is a growing program aimed at early association professionals who have an interest in further developing their careers in Association Management. Earn up to 12 CAE credits. Submit your application by Friday, August 1.

CEOs and Executives – Elevate your association by supporting your staff by recommending them for the Association Leadership Academy!

Association Laboratory Looking Forward Survey

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Our third study in our Looking Forward annual series of sector research, Solutions, is open. This study assesses the importance of strategies in membership, meetings, advocacy, and education, among other critical association strategy domains. The study also assesses governance and internally oriented strategies associations are pursuing to adapt to change. Take the survey here!

CAE Prep Courses

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Whether you're ready to take your career to the next level or just looking to check earning the CAE off your list, you have what it takes to become a Certified Association Executive! With three different courses, we have an option to fit every level of preparedness. Use the Code "WISAE-CAE" For a 20% Discount on all our CAE Programs! Register today.

2025 Award Nominations - Start Thinking of your Nominees!

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Do you know a colleague who excels in association management, demonstrates professionalism, and promotes Wisconsin's association industry? Consider nominating them for the 2025 Association Leadership, Visionary, Hall of Fame, or Young Professional Award. These awards recognize outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication in our community. Submissions will be due September 5th. Nominations will open soon – stay tuned!

2025 Board of Directors Election

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Interested in becoming more involved within WSAE? The following positions will be up for election in 2025:

Director (3 year term)
Industry Partner Director (3 year term)
Secretary/Treasurer (1 year term)

The nomination window will open soon, and all submissions will be due August 22.

Welcome New WSAE Members

Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives:

Brad Miller, Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel
Brenna Sadler, Wisconsin Dental Association
Dawn Latham, AIA Wisconsin
Paul Stamas, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Inc.

We’re thrilled to have you as part of the WSAE community and look forward to your involvement!

A Steady Beginning to 2025 for Wisconsin Banks According to Latest FDIC Data

Numbers released May 28, 2025, by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) showed a steady start to 2025 by Wisconsin banks. Residential real estate lending (8.67%), farm lending (8.95%), and commercial lending (5.00%) all increased over the prior year. Deposits increased year over year (5.63%). The Q1 2025 net interest margin increased (3.33%) from the prior quarter (3.22%) and prior year (3.10%). Wisconsin banks remain well capitalized. Read the full article here…

Want to Share Your News?

Send noteworthy details to the WSAE Office about new hires, client changes, promotions, family announcement and more! WSAE is YOUR association – get to know your fellow members by sharing big life and career events with your peers.

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How to Be a Spacious Leader

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How can you be a good leader, and what are the strategies that really work? A helpful concept is spacious leadership—a management approach in which you create space for others to participate, make choices, and be their best.

Can Your Board Use an Outsider?

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Organizations thrive on outside perspectives: Sometimes it takes the participation of somebody who isn’t in your association’s bubble to see where your challenges are. The process generally helps organizations avoid insularity and identify blind spots.