Indiana Society of Association Executives

Congratulations Katie Feltman, CAE! ?? We are incredibly proud to see her succeed as an association leader!

Over the past few weeks, a few of our STAR Award Sponsors have been all around the state notifying our Individual STAR Award Nominees! We're incredibly excited to honor their exceptional work. Congratulations to all our Individual STAR Award Nominees!?? Join us as we celebrate their achievements at the STAR Awards Ceremony on December 12—an inspiring evening set to end 2024 with a bang! ??? Save your seat now: https://lnkd.in/gwgjmT_6

Recent reports show that member retention concerns persist for associations, and they are perceived as one of the biggest impediments to organizational growth. Let’s review associations' most common member retention challenges and the solutions for overcoming them. Read the full article on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gcBFJcmq

We had our final session of Strategy Academy this week. The cohort had great discussions about building, leading, and maintaining high-performing teams. Thank you to Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. for supporting this year's Strategy Academy and thank you to Tara Puckey, MBA, CAE, CMP for facilitating!

Our incredible team members, Anna (Delph) Parr, Meetings & Events Manager, and Gena Hayes, Senior Membership Coordinator, received a surprise visit informing them that they are nominees for the 2024 Indiana Society of Association Executives STAR Awards! Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Indianapolis on December 12. We are so proud to have such dedicated and talented professionals serving our members every day. Join us in cheering them on! #RisingStar #OGR #AssociationExcellence

Thank you to these incredible individuals who helped facilitate our CAE study sessions! You are helping educate the next Certified Association Executives! This program would not be possible without your help. ?? Thank you, Crystal, Tonja, Suzanne, Michelle, Jayme, Kristin, and Colleen!

We are incredibly excited to celebrate these ten individuals! They have completed our 6 week course in preparation for taking the CAE exam. Congratulations to all of you! Good luck to all association professionals taking the CAE Exam this winter!

??THIS WEEK ONLY! Join us at this year's Annual STAR Awards Ceremony for a celebration of your colleagues! Be inspired by the great accomplishments of our industry and motivate your team as you transition into a new year. Register yourself and/or your group THIS WEEK to get up to $10 off per person. Don't wait, this deal ends Friday, November 15th at 11:59pm! https://bit.ly/4dv7h3y

In this week's episode, we chat with Kimberly Paugh, CAE and dive into the essentials of employee onboarding and how to make the first 90 days smooth and productive. Our conversation explores practical strategies for designing onboarding programs that go beyond the basics, focusing on creating a culture of continuous learning. Whether you’re a manager, HR professional, or just curious about improving workplace integration, this episode has actionable insights you can apply. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

?? Congratulations to all our Organizational STAR Award Nominees! We’re thrilled to honor the exceptional work of our association leaders and teams who have gone above and beyond to make an impact in our industry! These nominees embody dedication, innovation, and the spirit of community that drives us all forward. Join us as we celebrate their achievements at the STAR Awards Ceremony on December 12—an inspiring evening of connection, recognition, and applause! ??? Save your seat now: https://bit.ly/4dv7h3y