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2025 WSAE Call for Thought Leaders

Share Your Vision: Be a 2025 WSAE Thought Leader. WSAE is seeking thought leaders for a variety of educational sessions that will shape our 2025 program year, including the Annual Conference, Next Level Leadership Summit, Art of Association Management Workshop, and Shop Talks. This is your opportunity to educate, inspire, and empower professionals across the association space - whether they are executives, staff specialists, or industry partners.

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Fall Issue of the Confluence

The Washington Confluence Magazine is the official quarterly publication of Washington Society for Association Excellence. Publications are archived here to preserve our history. See editorial calender for submission dates and themes. Articles should be between 750 - 1500 words, and accompanied by high quality images, author name, organization, title. We especially encourage contributions to our Member News regarding job transitions and organization accomplishments. If you've built a new website, launched a new membership drive, added staff, or want to share something unique, this is a great space to do that! Please forward content or questions here.

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GEMS Open Enrollment Is Here

Open enrollment for the revamped GEM program is now underway and will continue through December 15. I encourage all our Partners to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with our enhanced offerings.To further discuss these changes and gather your feedback, we invite you to join us for our fall GEM listening sessions. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to create a partnership program that truly serves our community. This table demonstrates leveraging the new GEM bundle so that in one swoop your WSAE 2025 is all planned.

 

  • Diamond GEM $6,300; + 3 members + $695; + 2 convention $815 = $7,810
  • Emerald GEM $4,100; + 2 members +$525; + 1 convention $440 = $5,065
  • Sapphire GEM $2,600; +2 member +$525; + 1 convention $440 = $3,565
  • Ruby GEM $1,900; + 1 member $355; + 1 convention $440 = $2,695
  • Topaz GEM $500; + 1 member + $355; + 1 convention at $145 = $1,000
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Budgeting Beyond Borders: Agile Strategies for Financial Flexibility

November 13, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Complimentary - Sponsored by Tulalip Resort Casino and Explore Seattle Southside. Your budget is arguably your association’s most important strategic tool, so creating an accurate budget that forecasts your organization’s revenue and expenses is critical. Hear how numerous organizations are embracing an “Agile” mindset, enabling iterative adjustments and a more adaptive budgeting approach to better navigate the rapid shifts driven by evolving economic and environmental dynamics, alongside emerging technologies.

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WSAE Member Update

Welcome to the latest edition of the WSAE Member Update! We're excited to bring you the freshest news, insights, and happenings from our vibrant community. In this update, you'll find a mix of valuable resources, upcoming events, member spotlights and opportunities to connect and grow within our network. Let’s dive in and see what’s new at WSAE!

 

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What WSAE Means to Me

Experience our next "What WSAE Means to Me" video by Tiina  Freeman, CAE, Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau and WSAE past president. In watching, you will be introduced to members' unique insights, embracing the diverse perspectives within our vibrant community. Be part of the conversation by sharing your own video about what WSAE means to you. Submit your videos to info@wsaenet.org for an opportunity to be showcased on our platform!

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