A message from Frank Rudd:

I hope this email finds you healthy and well during the COVID-19 crisis. This is truly an unprecedented time and our thoughts are with all of our members. We know you are all struggling to find some normalcy in the chaos and that our Associate friends are all struggling to keep the doors open. We have never needed each other more - and I know our association community and FSAE family will emerge stronger from this turmoil.

By Jennifer Norman, Novi AMS

With so much uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, you as a leader of your association, have the opportunity to provide some balance and normalcy for your employees.

FSAE continues to monitor updates from the CDC and government officials in regards to COVID-19 and events/gatherings. With the most recent update, and being cautious of the health and safety of our members and staff, the March Power Luncheon has been cancelled and the March CEO Roundtable has been postponed.

In regards to our April meetings, we will make a determination soon as more information is available. Like you, we are taking this day by day, and doing the best we can with the information we have.

Now is your chance to join the leadership to move the association industry forward!

Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 6, 2020. 

The FSAE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations (Self-Nominations only) for individuals with leadership and management experience to serve as Directors At-Large on the FSAE Board of Directors.

A Message on the Coronavirus from FSAE President/CEO Frank Rudd:

FSAE, like everyone else, is closely watching the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effects in Florida and the nation. We understand the concerns for the health and safety of yourself, your staff and your members, as well as the financial impact we all hope to avoid. We know that our Associate Members are feeling the pain of travel cancellations during this busy spring-break season, and our Executives are concerned about meetings planned around the state in the next several months.

The CDC has released guidelines for large meetings or community gatherings. They aren't advising against travel or meetings, but do recommend planners are prepared before, during and after an event.

Planning tips, resources and updated information can be found on the link below:

cdc guidelines

The 2019-20 CAE Commission Chair Donte P. Shannon, CAE shared 2020 updates on the CAE application and renewal process. Updates include:

• Ethics Requirement upon Renewal
  Starting in 2020, anyone renewing their CAE will be required to fulfill one of their 40 credits with an ethics-focused credit. This credit is included in the 40 required every three years. You will not need an additional credit to renew. Education that meets CAE credit criteria and has “ethics” in the title or official description will count towards the requirement.
  

Have an association management question? Ask your peers in the FSAE Online Community!

The Online Community is for FSAE Members only. The link can be found under the Membership tab in the top navigation, or on the member landing page after logging in.

• Congratulations to FSAEs newest CAEs
• Beth Brunner Retires
• Michael Sittig Announces Retirement
• Amanda Bowen named to Florida Trend's Business Person to Know
• Pauline Navarro new Director of Event Sales for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
• Several FSAE Members Named to Girls on the Run Board of Directors
• Aegis Business Technologies Named to Managed Service Provider 500

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Welcome New Members!

Executive Members

FSAE 2020 Women's Summit Registration is Open!

Join us for the second annual FSAE Women’s Summit - EMPOWERED 2020 on May 8 at the FSU Alumni Center! The Summit features inspiring speakers, informative panels, networking and strengthening women leaders in association management. After all, the Best Way to Direct Your Future is to CREATE It!

FSAE Foundation Grants Extend Your Budget for Professional Development!

Get the professional development skills and hours you need - with a little help from your friends at FSAE. This year we're pleased to announce over $18,900 - up to 35 grants are available! Learn More

Gain access to the only 24/7/365 online compensation benchmarking tool designed exclusively for executives of professional, trade and service-centric associations, nonprofits and association management companies. 
Get Started!

FSAE is partnering with our sister state societies through Association Societies Alliance (ASA) to offer an online, real-time compensation survey and benchmarking platform. Participation in the survey is always free. During our initial launch, salary reports are free as well. And reports are available as an Excel Spreadsheet or formatted PowerPoint. Get Started!

Learn More

• Sad News Regarding ASAE President John Graham
• Jeremy Hayes, CITP, IOM, QAS, received his IOM designation
• Visit Sarasota Announces Amanda Walker, New Sales Manager
• GoPegasus Awarded Innovative Operator of the Year Award
• FL League of Cities Launches New Logo 

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Executive Members

We are happy to announce that your CAE and CMP credit history is now available online!

Just login and click on the CAE Credits link above in the member navigation (below the "my name is" graphic) to see your in-person event history since 2017.

FSAE is partnering with North FL MPI to offer a virtual study group for CMP Certification at the member rate. The study group meets weekly beginning February 26 - May 6 in preparation for the May or August 2020 exams. MPI is offering FSAE members a conference call option to participate. Click here to learn more.

To register, click here and register as a non-member. Use the discount code FSAE at checkout to receive the member rate.

We have exciting events planned for 2020 - including the Women's Conference, Annual Conference and luncheons around the state. Our 2020 FSAE at a Glance calendar is here to help you plan and make the most of your membership!

Our online calendar will have details as events get closer next year.

In 2019, FSAE reached 1,200+ members - with over 630 Association Executives - and we're continuing to grow. In addition, we've offered 45 in-person events and 28 webinars totaling 90 CAE credit hours and 29 CMP hours.

We have even more planned for 2020! Don't miss out on your opportunities for professional development, peer-to-peer networking and support for reaching your career goals.

Help Direct the Future of FSAE as a Board Officer - The FSAE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations (self nominations only) for individuals with leadership and management experience to serve as Officers on the 2020-21 Board of Directors. 

Available Officer Seats: Chair-Elect (3-year commitment), Treasurer (1 year term) and Secretary (1 year term)

We are happy to report that FSAE has reached 1200 Members and we're still growing!

What does that mean?

We have 637 Executive Members (anyone who works in an association/AMC) 
and 563 Associate Members (anyone who wants to do business with our execs)

Where are members located? 
The majority of our members, 52%, are in North Florida/Tallahassee. The map below shows our total members in each area, with the ratio of Executives (yellow) to Associates (orange).

The FSAE December Power Luncheon featured a food drive for Second Harvest of the Big Bend to help ensure members of our community have full-bellies in the winter months to come. FSAE members donated an overwhelming *443 pounds* of food for our neighbors in need!

A very special shout-out to our Luncheon sponsor Visit Orlando who generously donated a large amount of food for this drive - THANK YOU!! Thank you all for your participation and generosity!