The Association Agenda – AGM 2021 & Introducing CSAE’s New Board and Network Councils

CSAE NEWS

AGM 2021

Thank you to everyone who attended CSAE’s virtual Annual General Meeting on Oct. 27, 2021. If you missed, it, a summary of the meeting is available here. Everyone is welcome to read the Annual Report, looking back on a successful 2020-21 fiscal year. 

Board of Directors & Network Councils 2021/22

We are proud to introduce the CSAE Board of Directors for 2021/22, chaired by John Buck, CAE. They’ll lead CSAE in a bold direction as we embark on our new Strategic Plan.

CSAE warmly welcomes the new network council chairs and network council members. Explore the roster here: Network Councils – CSAE.

We’re grateful for this tremendous team of volunteers dedicated to helping CSAE provide exceptional value to our members in the year ahead.

Last Chance to Join COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference
Nov. 9-11, 2021

We are just days away from the event that brings association and not-for-profit professionals together like none other! Join us at COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference from Nov. 9-11. Forge new connections, renew acquaintances and challenge yourself. Here are just a few of the program highlights:

Pre-Conference Speed Learning – Free to all members (conference registration is not required)
Nov. 8 – 3:00 to 4:30 pm EST
Enjoy an engaging and enlightening 90 minutes of “lightning learning.” Participate in three distinct rounds on an array of topics – from modernizing your technology to planning hybrid events. Connect with other association leaders at virtual tables to learn, network and solve your organizational challenges. Check out the topics here.

Opening Keynote Session: Provocative Perspectives
Nov. 9 – 11:15 am to 12:15 pm EST

Hear thought-provoking points of view on timely topics in three TED Talk-style presentations. Then jump into a discussion about how these issues might affect you, your organization and the Canadian economy.

Topic 1: The Self – How do individuals navigate the added stress isolation has created for all of us?
Speaker: Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe  

Topic 2: The Organization – What should leaders know now about the future of work?
Speaker: Liane Davey

Topic 3: The Economy – What can the not-for-profit sector anticipate with respect to the economy over the coming months and years?
Speaker: Andrew Grantham 

Achieve More Together During Member November

As we get ready for COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 conference Nov. 9-11, CSAE is especially attuned to the many ways that our members work together to meet challenges, find solutions and build a strong future. This spirit of community is a big part of why we #AchieveMoreTogether – and CSAE appreciates each and every one of you!

Join our month-long celebration of Member November. Check out these special opportunities to grow together this month. Watch for more coming your way!

CSAE LEARNING & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Accelerating Social Purpose in Business 
Nov. 17-18, 2021
Tracy Folkes Hanson, CSAE’s president and CEO, will be speaking at the Propelling Purpose 2021 Summit, a unique two-day virtual event on Nov. 17-18, 2021. Leaders and change-makers in business, finance, academia, civil society and government are co-creating a new narrative and vision for a Canadian Purpose Economy that fosters a thriving future for everyone. For details and to register, visit propellingpurpose.ca.  As a valued member of our network, receive a 15 per cent discount by registering with code PAN-21. 

Register for the CAE® Winter Term  
Challenge yourself as you further your career with CSAE’s Certified Association Executive® program, developed especially for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Winter registration is now open for Canada’s only fully online program leading to a professional designation in not-for-profit leadership . Click here for program information and register here.  Or, contact Eve Mechici for a free program trial.

What’s On Your Mind? Let’s Connect at Talk Tuesdays
Nov. 16 & 30 – 2:00 pm EST
All members are warmly invited to join CSAE president and CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson for an informal virtual chat about what’s on your mind. This is a chance to reconnect with other members for conversation and camaraderie. Log in to the CSAE website and click here for more information.

CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau CEO Roundtable Series
Nov. 17 – 12:00 pm EST
Association and not-for-profit leaders are invited to join their peers for a discussion about how to safely reintegrate the office. Leaders need to manage risks and assess things like liability, schedules, vaccines and more. Connect with other leaders in the sector and share your own experiences. This free session will be hosted in Remo. Find tips on how to use Remo here. Register for this roundtable here. 

Alberta Chat & Cheers
Nov. 18 – 4:00 pm MST
CSAE Alberta is honoured and pleased to welcome Jordan Wapass and Carey Calder to share their perspectives and expertise on Active Reconciliation and associations. The format will be a panel discussion followed by opportunities for Q&A. All are welcome (both members and non-members) to join with open minds and open hearts as we explore how the association sector can help Canadians walk a good path of Reconciliation. Please plan to attend this free event for one hour. Find out more and register here

CSAE BC Webinar: Remote Work
Nov. 19 – 12:00 pm, PST
Join Candace Giesbrecht for this free virtual networking event focused on maintaining corporate culture and safeguarding mental health in remote work settings. Both members and non-members are welcome to this free event. Click here to register.
 
CSAE Atlantic Meet & Mingle
Nov. 23 – 12:00 pm AST
All association professionals are welcome to join this free virtual session about COVID vaccinations and legal termination. Join facilitator Nicolette Belliveau, a labour and employment lawyer with McInnes Cooper, to hear the answers to common legal questions surrounding vaccines and employment. Register here.

Manitoba Coffee & Conversation
Nov. 24 – 2:00 pm CST
Join Jonathan Strauss, president, Strauss Event & Association Management, for an informative case study presentation on how to hold an in-person event in the COVID era. All are welcome to this free session, both members and non-members. Register here.

New Member Orientation
Dec. 3  – 1:00 pm EST
Welcome to CSAE! Get the lay of the land at this free session, where you’ll learn about the benefits of being a member while you connect with other newcomers. Log in to the CSAE website and click here to register.

Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers

Feb. 24-25, 2022 (virtual workshop) – register here

Mar. 24-25, 2022 (In-person workshop, Toronto, ON) – register here

This two-day session is designed for staff leaders and their board chairs. Together, you’ll cement your 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 out on the early bird rate!

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Make Plans to Exhibit at Tête-à-Tête 2022
April 6, 2022
Tête-à-Tête is back in person this year! Join us at the EY Centre in Ottawa and celebrate 32 years of success as one of the association community’s largest industry events. Apply now to exhibit and get the early bird exhibitor rate before Jan. 31, 2022. Space is limited. Looking for something extra? Contact edward@csae.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners and government procurers from across the country can attend this event – free. Registration details coming soon.

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Carly Silberstein, Redstone Agency Inc. 

My name is Carly Silberstein. I am the co-founder and CEO of Redstone Agency, a full-service event and association management company. In the early days of Redstone we had limited resources. However, we knew that a membership with CSAE was vital to creating connections and becoming involved in the industry. As we have grown over the past few years, I’m proud to say that our individual membership has grown to a bundle. I particularly love CSAE’s digital forum and the online community it has built. The Redstone team and I have had the opportunity to be active in the CSAE Trillium Network and the Young Professionals Task Force. We’re also thrilled to be supporting one of our team members who is pursuing their CAE designation through CSAE. 

Email Carly at carly@redstoneagency.ca or connect with her on LinkedIn.

SECTOR NEWS

Gibsons Resident Receives CSAE Award of Excellence
Gibsons resident John Leech has received the Honorary Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE).
Source: Coast Reporter

The Social Purpose of Associations: A Call to Action to Serve the Greater Good
The intersecting crises of the pandemic, soaring inequality, the climate emergency, and the urgent need to combat systemic racism create a burning platform for organizations everywhere – including and especially associations – to reconfigure their mandates to serve the greater good.
Source: Boardroom

Three Ideas for Adapting Your Membership Model for Changing Times
Membership model changes are front of mind for many associations. And if your organization does decide it’s time to update your model to better serve members, it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. Get some expert insights.
Source: Associations Now

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

Building Community: CSAE’s 2020-21 Annual Report

Read Building Community: CSAE’s 2020-21 Annual Report to get the final word on a challenging but successful year, where CSAE developed new ways to connect with members and deliver increased member value. Look back on the association’s key milestones and successes during the past year as we came together as an even stronger professional community. The publication also includes the CSAE treasurer’s report and financial statements. Click here to read it now.

CAREER RESOURCES

Employers…

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Job Seekers…

Interested in finding the latest career opportunities in the association section? Click here to find the most recent postings, such as:  

Title: Manager of Association Marketing
Organization: Redstone Agency 
Location: Toronto, ON
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Title: Executive Director 
Organization: The Ontario Association of Police Services Board
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Title: Assistant Deputy Minister, Negotiations and Regional Operations
Organization: Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Location: Multiple Locations
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