The Association Agenda – Let’s Press for Action on Truth and Reconciliation
CSAE NEWS
Let’s Press For Action on Truth and Reconciliation
The recent discovery of the bodies of 215 children buried on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops has been a heartbreaking reminder that there is much work to be done to confront the deep and pervasive legacy of colonialism. This devastating news holds CSAE fast to our commitment to listen, understand and take meaningful steps to do better as an organization.
Individual and organizational efforts are critical, but they are not enough. We are therefore asking the government for an accelerated response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (CTAs), including making available the funding that is essential to this work. This is one humble step and there is much more to be done.
Find out more about CSAE’s call for action here.
Lend your voice by writing to your local MP using this template.
If you have not done so already, please read the TRC Report and Calls to Action.
Get the Latest at CSAE’s Town Hall – June 29th
June 29 – 2:00 pm EDT
Get all the latest CSAE news at the upcoming Town Hall with Tracy Folkes Hanson, president and CEO. Hosted in Remo’s dynamic virtual platform, you’ll connect with your peers and take part in an open Q&A with Tracy following her update. When registering, there will be a chance for you to submit your questions in advance. Questions can also be presented during the live Q&A. We hope you’ll join us. Register here.
Call for Volunteers!
CSAE members are invited to explore our current volunteer opportunities. As a volunteer, you’ll join an exceptional group of professionals driving CSAE forward, while enriching your professional network and experience.
Deadline: Submissions must be received by CSAE by 5 pm EDT on June 29th, 2021.
Current Openings:
- Directors, Board of Directors
Contribute your talents and progressive ideas to set the course for CSAE. We are currently accepting applications to fill five vacancies on the 2021-22 Board of Directors. Learn more about these positions here. Apply here. - Board Committee Members
Lend your voice and expertise to one of CSAE’s Board committees, which directly support the work of the Board. We are currently seeking volunteers for the following standing committees: Governance Committee (1-3 vacancies); Finance and Audit Committee (1-3 vacancies); and Recruitment and Sub-Selection Committee (2 vacancies). Learn more about these positions here. Apply here. - Working Group Members
Contribute your insights and knowledge as a member of one of CSAE’s working groups, which foster operational excellence in focused areas. CSAE is currently seeking volunteers for the Awards and Recognition Committee (6 vacancies) and Government Relations Advisory Group (2 vacancies). Learn more about these positions here. Apply here. - Network Council Members
Help shape regional activities for CSAE’s membership and make a difference to the association sector in your geographical area and beyond. The following network councils are accepting applications: Alberta, Atlantic, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ottawa-Gatineau and Trillium. Learn more about these positions here. Apply here.
2021 CSAE Compensation & Benefits Survey
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Now, more than ever, having access to current and robust data will be instrumental in helping associations and not-for-profit organizations make informed decisions. CSAE, in partnership with The Portage Group, invites you to contribute to this survey on remuneration and benefits statistics covering staff at all levels. With input from organizations of all sizes and types across the sector in Canada, the data will be organized and presented, along with cogent analysis, in the most robust benchmarking report of its kind in the country.
Please take part in this vital reference for the industry – to build a stronger understanding of the current state of our sector. Participants receive $100 off the price of the report and an early copy of the Executive Summary.
What’s Important to You? Have Your Say!
Watch your inbox next week for the CSAE Member Survey. This is your chance to shape our priorities and programming into next year. We want to know what is important to you as members – and how CSAE can support you.
Congratulations New CAE® Graduates!
A big round of applause to the following members for successfully achieving their Certified Association Executive® (CAE®) designation. Welcome, new CAEs!
| Claire Belanger-Parker | Hope Caldwell | Jennifer Campbell |
| Jasmin Carlton | Janice Chong | Michele Cole |
| Patricia Connors | Sara Faubert | Jennifer Fox |
| Mary Beth Holmes | Cynthia Holt | Michelle O’Hara |
| Shelley Peters | Brandon Plaizier | Leslie Sison |
“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.
CSAE LEARNING & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
CSAE Manitoba Coffee & Conversation
June 23 – 2:00 pm CDT
Find out how your organization can stand out and reach the masses! Discover the value of effective media relations in this free virtual networking event facilitated by public relations consultant Malinda Lee, who will help your association earn positive media coverage. Both members and non-members across Canada are welcome to this event at no charge . Register here.
CSAE Trillium Feel Good Friday
June 25 – 12:00 pm EDT
Join CSAE Trillium to celebrate the beginning of summer! For the last session of CSAE Trillium Feel Good Friday before the summer break, CSAE Trillium PDX Committee invites you to test a new virtual platform: Wonder. All are welcome to this event at no charge. Register here.
CSAE Trillium Professional Development Bursary
If you’re a CSAE Trillium member, check out the CSAE Trillium Professional Development Bursary program! This year, up to three $500 bursaries will be awarded to help network members pursue learning opportunities through CSAE. Click here for more information and to apply by June 28th.
Talk Tuesdays With Tracy Folkes Hanson, President & CEO
Paused for the summer – let’s talk in September!
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!
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 session. Click here to register.
Governance Forum – Single Group Price!
Sept. 23 – 10:30 am EDT
After the challenges of the past 15 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!
Conference 2021: CSAE Community
SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 9 – 11
We’re hard at work planning the 2021 virtual conference – watch for the call for proposals coming soon!
Meanwhile, there are many sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Edward Byers, CSAE’s director of membership and business development, at edward@csae.com.
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.
Explore Informative Podcasts in CSAE’s Latest Blog Posts
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.
PARTNER OFFERINGS
The Catalyst For a New Revenue Model
June 23 – 11:30 am EDT
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To help you expand your revenue generation strategy, we’ve partnered with Canadian Marketing Association (CMA). Join us on June 23 at 11:30 am EDT to learn how the CMA built an online designation program to boost its revenue and reach thousands of learners around the globe. During this free, exclusive 30-minute webinar, you’ll hear about:
- How the CMA developed and executed its strategy
- The impact of the designation program on CMA’s business growth
- The components of a modern online experience and the next phase of CMA’s digital transformation strategy
Unable to attend the session live? Don’t worry—register, and we’ll send you a recording.
Click here to register.
Coaching For The Association World’s Top 5 “New Normal” Issues
June 24 – 1:00 pm EDT
In this free interactive session, you’ll gain an understanding of the coaching process and learn effective techniques for supporting and addressing hybrid workplaces, back to work plans, employee re-skilling, skill shortages and encouraging a fresh and focused team. Join Liane Taylor and Richard Antosik of The Talent Company for this essential two-hour session to discover how association leaders can adopt the coaching mindset and apply it to real-life situations. Register here at no charge!
MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Michael Rothe, Canadian Finance & Leasing Association
I am the president and CEO of the Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA). With over 200 corporate members from large banks to independent finance companies, the CFLA is the resource and advocate for Canada’s $440 billion asset-based finance (ABF) and leasing industry. The ABF industry is a net contributor to the Canadian economy, with new assets financed representing almost four per cent of Canadian GDP. Prior to joining the CFLA, I practiced regulatory law for more than 15 years – over half of which I served as director of legal services for a large Ontario regulator. New to the association world, I have enjoyed working with both the finance and association industries and using my legal experience for a broader purpose, hopefully resulting in a more vibrant Canadian economy.
Email Michael at michael@cfla-acfl.ca or connect with him on LinkedIn.
SECTOR NEWS
Advice from the Trenches on New Revenue
Source: Associations Now
Pivoting to produce new revenue quickly isn’t easy. Here, association experts offer advice to make your journey less bumpy. Read More…
Six Ideas for Upgrading Member Onboarding
Source: Associations Now
Welcome packets and emails can offer a good starting point for new members, but that may not be enough to keep them around. Here are some tips to help supercharge your member onboarding process. Read More…
Are Associations Truly Innovative?
Source: Naylor
With the right tools and mindset, any association is capable of innovating. So why is it that so many associations struggle to embrace the habits that would allow them to thrive? Read More…
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