Learner’s Digest: June 2021

Over the past 16 months, we’ve learned many lessons about the value of staying connected with the members of our communities, both personal and professional. We’ve shared tips on working remotely and holding successful online events and AGMs. We’ve commiserated about living through a pandemic and we’ve made each other laugh, even when we didn’t feel much like laughing. The value of community has never been so clear. That’s why we are harnessing the power of community as the focus of this year’s 2021 conference, Nov. 9-11, 2021. The call for proposals is now open, and I invite you to apply. And don’t miss the early bird pricing for registration!  Over the coming months, we’ll be providing additional opportunities for you to share your knowledge with the association community. Next up, we want to hear about the successful initiatives you managed in 2019 and 2020, so keep an eye out for this year’s Awards of Distinction. More details are coming soon! Danielle Lamothe Vice President, Learning and Innovation

Connect With Community at the 2021 CSAE Conference, Nov. 9-11 Find your community with us, this fall. Register for Conference 2021 – at the early bird rate until September 3. For pricing and details, click here.   Join us as a Presenter at CSAE’s Conference 2021 Do you have big ideas, exciting concepts or a case study to share with association executives? We are now accepting speaker proposals for conference. Submission deadline is July 23.  Click here for information about presenting at the conference – and submit your proposal here by July 23. Sponsorship Opportunities There are many sponsorship opportunities available at CSAE’s 2021 conference. Contact Edward Byers, CSAE’s director of membership and business development, at edward@csae.com. SUMMER NEWS YOU CAN USE Partner Offering: Live, Virtual, Hybrid! Planning the Return of Conferences July 13 – 11 am EDT Join this session hosted by Proof Experiences to discover how industry experts are planning now for the return of live conferences and events. Find out how other organizations are adapting, what is working and what isn’t, and what tools and resources are available for your association planning. Click here for more information and to register.   CAE® Fall Term – Registration is Now Open! Sept. 6 – Nov. 29 Grow your competencies and your career with the Certified Association Executive® program, developed especially for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Work online at your own pace as you accumulate critical transferable skills and sector-specific knowledge. Here is what one of our recent graduates had to say about the CAE® program: “I am thrilled to have completed the CAE program and achieved the CAE designation. I was fortunate to have been introduced to the CAE program early in my career. The course content and peer discussions were invaluable to me as I began my journey in the association world. Every chapter I read, I gained more and more knowledge that I could use, that very day, to positively impact my association. I was able to build the skills I needed to gain confidence as an association manager and leader. Without the unwavering support of my family and CAE classmates, it would not have been possible.” Patricia M. Connors, CAE Executive Director Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association Interested in acquiring the CAE® designation? The Fall term is open for registration. Click here for details. Summer Summit Update In consideration of the vaccine roll out and the priority for people to connect outdoors over the summer months, CSAE Trillium won’t be hosting a summer summit this year. Keep learning and connecting through the many other opportunities offered. The CSAE Trillium network council is working on new programming for the fall and winter. Stay tuned for details.   Governance Forum – Single Group Price! Sept. 23 – 10:30 am EDT After the challenges of the past 16 months, it’s time for association boards and management teams to regroup for future success. Bring your entire board of directors together – at one group price – to roll up your collective sleeves and get to work at this one-day virtual leadership retreat. Expertly facilitated by Dr. David S. Weiss, consider this your planning retreat – without the expense and logistics. Early bird pricing ends July 23. Bring your entire board for just $750 (CSAE members) or $1150 (non-members). Register here!   Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers Feb. 24-25, 2022 Will you have a new board chair in 2022? Forge a connection with them at this two-day session, where association CEOs and their board chairs attend together to cement their relationship and joint priorities for the year ahead. Expertly facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE, this is an event that fills up. Don’t miss your chance to attend – space is limited. Register here. Prices Early Bird Rates (until Dec 31): CSAE Members $650 + tax, Accompanying CSAE Members $650+ tax, Non-members $1050 + tax. Regular Rates (after Dec 31): CSAE Members $800 + tax, Accompanying CSAE Members $800+ tax, Non-members $1200 + tax Bundle with the Governance Forum to Save $200 Available until July 23, combine the Governance Forum in September with the Chief Staff and Elected Officers Symposium in February 2022. CSAE Member Bundled Price: $1200 + tax, Non-member Bundled Price: $2000 + tax. Learn more and register here.

Other Opportunities to Connect & Learn New Member Orientation August 5 – 1:00 pm EDT Welcome to CSAE! There are so many benefits to being a member. Learn about all of them while you connect with other newcomers during this informative free session. Click here to register.

Essential Reading The CSAE Blog: Don’t miss these curated perspectives on a variety of association-focused topics: Talking Testing With Christine Nielsen, CAE of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Tune in to learn how one association leader and her staff pivoted seamlessly to help members who are performing essential COVID-19 testing. Pivoting Through the Pandemic With Susie Grynol of the Hotel Association of Canada Find out how this association is working tirelessly to advocate for members and safeguard its future in Canada’s hard-hit hotel industry. Click here for more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership. Bookstore Selection Reputations take years to establish and can be damaged in mere moments. Learn how to design a crisis plan before an issue arises and discover a six-step process to build a resilient reputation. Tailored for associations and not-for-profit organizations of all sizes and types, this book guides the reader through all stages of crisis preparedness. Visit the CSAE Bookstore for more information and to purchase.