Wisconsin Society of Association Executives

Help your peers level up! For a limited time, new WSAE members can join for just $99—now through Sept. 30. Invite your fellow association pros to tap into our powerful network, resources, and events at this special rate! Membership runs on a calendar year basis and will expire on December 31, 2026.

Join here: https://www.wsae.org/join

Thank you to our 3-Star Sponsor, First Business Bank! https://lnkd.in/eHzTj7MM

Speaker Spotlight: Alyssa Gluth will moderate the Meeting Planner Track session: Essential Tech Tips for Smarter Meeting Planning, featuring panelists Elizabeth Clausen, Jennifer Rzepka, Paul Wehking and Sarah Tulley.

Join us for practical tech tips to help meeting professional work smarter and more efficienetly!

Do you know a WSAE member making a difference in the association community?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 WSAE Awards, recognizing leadership, innovation, professionalism, and commitment to association management in Wisconsin.

Awards include:
• Association Leadership Award
• Visionary Award
• Hall of Fame Award
• Young Professional Award

Nominations are due Friday, September 4, 2026. Awardees will be recognized at the 2026 Annual Summit, November 18–19 in Pewaukee. Submit a name here: https://www.wsae.org/awards

Check out the newest edition of VantagePoint! Inside, you’ll find member updates, event highlights, and valuable insights from association leaders. Recently reached a milestone or celebrated a big win? Let us know — we’d love to share your story! https://wsae.org/vantagepoint

Interested in becoming more involved within WSAE? The following positions will be up for election in 2026:

(2) Director (3-year term)
Secretary/Treasurer (1-year term)
Young Professional Director (1-year term)

Submit your nominations today! Nominations are due August 14. https://www.wsae.org/board-nominations

Ready for your next career move or to find top talent for your team? Look no further! Explore WSAE's career page connecting job seekers with exciting opportunities and employers with top-notch talent. Whether you're aiming for your dream job or building a dynamic team, we've got you covered https://careers.wsae.org/

Member growth starts with meaningful experiences. Join WSAE’s upcoming webinar, Craft Exceptional Member Experiences, with Jim Tincher to learn practical strategies that drive retention, engagement, and advocacy.

Register: www.wsae.org/webinar-series

Thank you to our 2-Star Sponsor, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions! https://www.kalahariresorts.com/

ICYMI: Live@ Oshkosh is happening June 25-26 at the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Registration is open now!

Speaker Spotlight: Elizabeth Schlicht will be leading this year's Ethics Workshop session. We look forward to welcoming meeting and association professionals from across Wisconsin for education, networking, and fresh ideas.