July 2010
  • ISAE’s Newest CAE!
  • ASA Virtual Learning Series
  • Welcome New & Returning Members
  • Advertising in Synergy

Deann Patena, Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
In my time with ISAE I have had the opportunity to work with some extraordinary people. Among this group is Deann Patena, Director of Sales for the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa. It seemed appropriate to spotlight Deann in July because the ISAE Annual Convention will be hosted by the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa.

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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
By: Malcom Gladwell

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Featured Event

ISAE Annual Convention & Golf Outing July 13 & 14

Early Bird Deadline is TOMORROW — Friday, July 2!

Simply put, you can gain knowledge on various topics during the sessions and in personal interaction with your peers at the Annual Convention. Join the other 100+ professionals already registered for two days of outstanding education and fun professional networking. Register today!

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ISAE’s Newest CAE!

ISAE would like to congratulate the newest ISAE member to obtain the CAE designation, Leah Sumner York! Obtaining the CAE, Certified Association Executive, designation is no small feat. It takes diligence as well as involvement in the industry through experience and continuing education. Congratulations Leah!

To learn more about earning your CAE visit the ISAE website for study sessions and test dates!

 

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ASA Virtual Learning Series

Refreshing Your Competitive Advantage: Tips, Tools and Techniques
Sponsor: Georgia Society of Association Executives  

Date: July 29, 2010
Time: 1:00 P.M., EST
Cost: $55.00

What was once new and shiny becomes tattered and tarnished.  Value that was cutting-edge and appealing no longer satisfies. Over time any asset deteriorates into a liability if not updated and enhanced. Savvy leaders intervene before their organization’s benefits are tired and in need of replacing ....or their individual skill set lags in effectively managing today’s challenges and opportunities.

This webinar will guide you through the tips, tools, and techniques to refresh your competitive advantage … as an organization serving your members, customers, or stakeholders … and as a professional trying to stay at the top of your field. You will experience a simple framework you can easily apply to any program, service, or relationship that needs a refresher to deliver more value. We will discuss the timely tactics you need to give timeless benefits a bit more life in a changing environment and a few simple strategies for building an organization culture capable of doing so.  Finally, we will consider a few of the individual habits we need to adopt to keep our professional competitive advantage strong, regardless of our functional area of responsibility.

A brief pre-reading will help prepare you for the online conversation, and the webinar will feature ample opportunity for specific questions. Start your learning now with an article on this same topic that CalSAE published earlier this year: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/CSES0110/#/16

About the Presenter
Jeffrey Cufaude is a long-term contributor to advancing the association community: as an association executive; as an active volunteer; as the designer and facilitator of ASAE & the Center’s Future Leaders Conference for 10 years; and now as a writer, facilitator, speaker, and consultant. His presentations at ASAE and individual association society conferences frequently receive some of the highest evaluations for their practical content, engaging formats, and fresh thinking. In addition to designing and leading strategy think tanks, conference sessions, board or staff retreats, and major keynotes, Jeffrey frequently works with association subject matter experts to strengthen their presentation and facilitation skills.

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Advertising in Synergy

Advertising in the ISAE Synergy is an affordable way to reach hundreds of association professionals! With great rates and flexible scheduling you can customize your ad schedule to promote your company just when you want to.  If you are interested in advertising in Synergy with your own banner ad, please contact Katie.

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ISAE Annual Convention & Golf Outing July 13 & 14

 

August 4th
Information Session
Jumpstart Your Professional Journey...Become a CAE!

August 4th
Information Session: Webinar
New Member Orientation

August 4th
Professional Networking
5:05 Club

August 13th
CEO/CAE Breakfast
Insider Tips to Financial Management

August 31st
Seminar

How to Re-Evaluate Your Programs, Products and Services

September 14th
Seminar

Association 101: Jump Start Your Professional Success (2 yrs or less exp)

September 30th
Lunch

The Economics of Building Member Relationships

October 14th
Round Table Discussion w/ Panel

Lobbying Logistics: How it Really Happens

October 14th
Professional Networking

5:05 Club

October 28th & 29th
CEO/CAE Bootcamp

Answers to the Tough Questions You Were Afraid to Ask!

CEO/CAE Retreat
Leadership Retreat: Double Your Management IQ!

November 18th
Half Day Event

4th Annual CrossConnect: Where Organizational Professionals Meet to Excel

December 2nd
Awards Event

STAR Awards

December 8th
Professional Networking

5:05 Club

December 10th
CEO/CAE Breakfast

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