Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives

We are introducing a new initiative of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives education committee, called The Breakfast Club. Get the details by clicking on the Events Button and selecting “The Breakfast Club”.

Ladd W. Smith, PhD, CAE
President, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials

Go to the events page for more details or click on the event to the right.

Earn 3 CEU Credits – CAE Domain 8/C:  Programs, Products & Services/Meetings & Events at this March 24th meeting. Click Here for more info and to register.

The January 28 Demon Exchange Programs provided a number of great ideas and suggestions from attendees on such issues as Membership Recruitment and Retention, Association Branding and Marketing, Working with Volunteers, Database Management, and Cost-Cutting.

Read what your peers are doing to combat these issues.  Click here for a summary of their ideas.

From the president’s desk….

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives (MASAE). We are committed to assist you in making the most of your profession whether you are an association executive or vendor supplier that focuses on the association community MASAE has the resources to increase your professional expertise and knowledge. MASAE is a result of a recent merger between NJSAE and DVSAE and will immediately provide additional networking opportunities, a deeper leadership pool, more educational offerings, an increased volunteer workforce, and greater overall collective knowledge, which can only result in higher value to you as the member. Our various resources range from timely educational sessions presented by leaders in the field, to articles and links to topics that are on the minds of associations executives.

If you are a non-member and still not convinced that MASAE is right for you click here for a full list of benefits that will easily pay for the price of membership many times over.

For current members there is no better time for YOU to get involved. I will guarantee an opportunity for you to make an impact and assist in the success this organization in 2010 by contributing in one or more of the following ways:

• Volunteer – There is no better way to make an impact than by serving on one of our many committees. (Click here to complete our volunteer form)
• Participate – Getting involved means taking advantage of the many education opportunities, annual conference, or interactive online postings of questions and/or answers to the association challenges we face every day.
• Voice Your Opinion – The best thing you can do is let us know how we’re doing or better yet, what else MASAE can do to meet your needs. (Click on the word “Comment” below to post your message)

On behalf of the MASAE I can assure you that we are dedicated to advancing the association profession and look forward to servicing YOU, our members, in 2010.

Sincerely,
Brian Summers
President, MASAE

The 2010 MASAE Board of Directors welcomes you.

2010 MASAE Board of Directors