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October 17, 2023

   
 
 
 
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WSAE News

 
 
 
 
Last Call – Online Registration for 2023 Summit Closes This Week

WSAE 2023 Summit

October 25-26

Trade Hotel/Deer District, Milwaukee

 

Check out a little of what’s in store for you:


  • 25 CAE credits worth of outstanding educational programming: the latest hot topics and trends, sessions on networking, ethics, board governance, hotel contract negotiation and lobbying.
  • Celebrating our peers at the Awards Presentations.
  • Meeting the new board of directors when they are elected at the Annual Business Meeting.
  • Plugging in to what is trending in the meetings space at Industry Partner Showcase - networking complete with plenty of give-aways!

 

We cannot wait to see you there!

 

Check out the outstanding program.

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Congratulations to This Year’s WSAE Annual Award Recipients



The 2023 WSAE Annual Awards will be presented to these outstanding association colleagues of ours at The Summit (October 25-26 in Milwaukee):




Young Professional Award

Shannon Casey, Impact Association Management


Association Leadership Award

Nichole Nikolic, Executive Director, Inc.


Visionary Award

Jennie Socha, CAE, Executive Director, Inc.


Come join us to celebrate excellence in our field at The Summit!

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Chime In on the Connected Community - Driving Membership Among Younger Demographics

“I'd like to hear from other association professionals on what you are seeing for changes in association membership. As generations turnover in the workforce, is the need or reliance on associations changing? Is membership increasing or decreasing or staying the same? How are you changing to meet the needs and drive the value of your association with the younger demographic in your industry? What are they looking for?” Join the Conversation.

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Association CEO’s – Join Your Peers for an Exclusive Roundtable

CEO Roundtable for Association CEOs Only

The Madison Club - Monona Room

 

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

3:00-4:00 pm - Discussion

4:00-6:00 pm - Cocktails and Hor d'oeurves

 

Hosted by:

David Schade, Vice President, Treasury Management – First Business Bank

WSAE wants to help connect you with others who share your passion for leadership!

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Featured Articles

 
 
 
 
A New Power Couple—Humans Plus Bots Deliver Member Delight

Customize is the marketing mantra of the hour. I urge my clients to study data to understand how to deliver the individualized service their members want. And, data is important, but there’s a simpler path to engagement...

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Cybersecurity: Upping Your Game to Ensure Your Association Stays Safe

It’s important to form good habits that protect your organization and keep cybersecurity breaches at bay. So, in order to motivate associations to form better habits and improve their cybersecurity, it is important to...

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Hybrid Meetings: How Successful Are They?

There are a number of factors still driving hybrid meetings. Here are some things to consider when deciding if a meeting is better served via a hybrid model, or even fully virtual...

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Why Every Association Needs an App

As more social media channels emerge, associations and other member driven groups often struggle to find a cohesive and centralized form of communication. The solution is more obvious than you may realize: the humble app.

 

Apps allow us to work around these problems by giving members a dedicated space for engagement. Through a dedicated app, associations can offer members access to a world of resources, events, exclusive content, and more—all while fostering a sense of community and belonging.

 

This white paper examines how a dedicated app can enhance and foster member engagement in 7 key ways. You'll also learn how easy it can be to get started with a custom app for your association.

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Sponsor Feature

 
 
 
 
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions: Serious Meetings with Serious Fun

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions we give you everything you need to make your event a success. You and your attendees will enjoy ample event space, custom world-class dining experiences, a full-service spa, second to none service, and an upcoming room expansion! Your attendance increasing event at Kalahari is one your members will look forward to.

  • 212,000 square feet of flexible event space
  • 794 guest rooms & suites, expanding to 1,031 in 2024
  • Diverse team-building options available on-site
  • 8 food & beverage options
  • The best amenities available, all under one roof

Discover more!

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Fond du Lac is full of all things fall!

Venture to Fond du Lac’s east shore for apples and pumpkins at The Little Farmer, fresh crisp wine from Ziegler Winery, and of course you can’t miss the baby goats at LaClare Family Creamery!
Book your meeting, conference, Board Retreat or golf outing by 3-1-2024 to receive the following incentives:


  • Room upgrades for VIP attendees.
  • Welcome reception.
  • Off-site transportation for team-building events.

 

Contact the MPI – WI Chapter Supplier of the Year, Darcie Holte, to get started.

Darcie Holte | Director of Sales

dholte@fdl.com | 920-923-3010

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Industry Trends

 
 
 
 
The Digital Meeting Place

For L&D professionals who desire to lead organizational transformation, digital communities are what you've been searching for. The use of digital communities to accompany workshops, e-learning, and...

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Generating Non-dues #1 Obstacle for Associations

According to Naylor's Annual Association Benchmarking Report, the challenge of generating non-dues revenue tops all other obstacles associations face today. Of the 308 association executives and managers responding...

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