Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE)

Congratulations to the newest Certified Association Executives in the community! We'll also celebrate their accomplishments (with a photo!) in the next GSAE Update on Thursday. Kelly Coggins, CAE Communications and Membership Manager MISBO Aidan Currie, CAE Executive Director Reaching Out MBA Jillianne Jewell, CAE Specialist, Governance American College of Rheumatology Charles Smitherman, JD, PhD, CAE CEO Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

GSAE has just a few spots open in our 2025 Leadership Academy Class. Pre-approved for 50 CAE credits, it's an amazing opportunity for an in person, cohort-based opportunity facilitated by experts and experienced GSAE leaders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXZdCcBx

The Georgia Society of Association Executives, Inc. (GSAE) and the GSAE Foundation seek an experienced and personable Chief Staff Executive to lead the organization’s strategic and operational efforts and deliver exceptional value to GSAE members. https://lnkd.in/egZyHjXM

The January 2025 issue of GSAE Update is available online. Plan to join us for an event in January or February (it's my last two months and all :)). https://bit.ly/4h4H5Pm

After 20 years of exceptional service as President of Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE), Wendy W. Kavanagh, CAE will be stepping down from her role, effective?February 28, 2025. ? We are extremely grateful for Wendy’s contributions to the Society and wish her every success in her next chapter. We look forward to identifying a successor who will build upon the Society’s past achievements and lead us into a thriving future serving the association management and supplier community in the Southeast. The GSAE Board of Directors will share plans for the executive transition in January.?Read more: https://bit.ly/41N3Hzt

The December 2024 GSAE Update e-newsletter is available online. Please join us in congratulating our 2024 Award recipients and welcoming our incoming GSAE Board of Directors and GSAE Foundation Board of Trustees. https://bit.ly/4fqeBP1

Update: Huge thanks to our additional associations joining the pilot program. We appreciate your trust and support! - ASHRAE - Associated General Contractors of Georgia - Etherio - Georgia Pharmacy Association - Georgia REALTORS(r) Association - Georgia Senior Living Association - Inspire Association Management Co. - Nardone Consulting Group - NCCPA - SAIS Reach out if your nonprofit is interested in participating in GSAE's pilot. We have epic plans for connecting leaders, advancing association in 2025. https://lnkd.in/eiX7ZPmx

Huge thanks to our committed, engaged GSAE Supplier Council members who joined us Monday for a planning meeting. Notes, survey, and video link = distributed later today. Contact us if you'd like to join this important advisory group helping GSAE connect leaders, advance associations.

Huge thanks to our inaugural associations joining the pilot program for organizational membership in GSAE (aka the grand experiment). We appreciate your trust and support! - American College of Rheumatology - Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia - Association Services Group - Atlanta Apartment Association - Georgia Dental Association - Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) - MISBO - Professional Photographers of America - TAPPI Reach out if your nonprofit is interested in participating in GSAE's pilot. We have epic plans for connecting leaders, advancing association in 2025.

The latest edition of the GSAE Update e-newsletter is available online. Congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients and slated 2025 Officers and Directors. https://bit.ly/3AOZnVm