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KSAE:
The Kansas Society of Association
Executives is the Association for Associations. KSAE is a not
for profit individual membership society. Members exchange ideas
and strive to improve their knowledge and their profession.
Mission
Statement:
The Mission of the Kansas
Society of Association Executives is to promote professional excellence
in Association management.
Purposes:
- Promoting common business
interests for association executives
- Providing an environment
for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and opinions relating to association
management
- Promoting the discussion
and study of all aspects and functions of associations and their management
- Conducting and cooperating
in courses of study for the benefit of association executives
- Acquiring, preserving, and
disseminating data and valuable information relative to the functions
and accomplishments of voluntary associations
- Developing and encouraging
high standards of service and conduct for association executives
- Increasing public understanding
of associations and their economic importance
- Appearing before, submitting
statements to, and otherwise communicating with members of the state
legislature with respect to legislation, or proposed legislation, of
direct interest to association executives
- Cooperating with other associations
and organizations of a like nature
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Programs
and Services:
Annual Conference and Expo
KSAE holds a full-day conference with education sessions, networking and
a trade show. An evening social event is held in conjunction with the
conference. The 2008 event dates were July 17-18. In 2008, KSAE
held its Conference & Expo in conjunction with its Association Appreciation
Day & Golf Classic. The Conference & Expo is scheduled for Thursday,
July 17 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Association Appreciation Day was
held Friday, July 18 at Lake Shawnee Golf Course.
Seminars
KSAE presents educational seminars designed to assist association leaders.
The education committee selects topics of particular interest to association
staff.
Roundtables
Members learn from their colleagues at informal roundtables. CEOs, Meeting
Planners, Education Directors and Assistant Directors meet to share ideas
and find solutions to common challenges.
Networking Luncheons
Several luncheons are planned throughout the year to bring members together
for networking and information. Legislative leaders speak at the events
during the legislative session to give and update on current topics.
Member Directory
KSAE publishes a member directory with address information on all members
and photos of Professional and Legislative Agent members. The directory
also contains KSAE Mission, Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and other information.
Advertising is accepted for this publication. Contact Peterson Publishing
at 785-271-5801 for information.
KSAE Legislative Event
Registered lobbyists may elect to participate as a sponsor in the annual
KSAE Legislature Appreciation Lunch at the Capitol. Sponsorship is $150
and includes three lunches for the sponsor, recognition the day of the
event and in the KSAE newsletter and at the Message Center. The first
of these yearly events was held on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 and it proved
to be a success. Legislators appreciated KSAE's inclusion of their staffs
in the event. For information call Vicki at 785-234-0155. KSAE membership
is required.
KSAE Resource Center
Room 058 in the State Capitol is available for lobbyists during the 2009
Legislative session. Message service, coat racks, phones, audio of the
House and Senate proceedings and a place to meet fellow lobbyists is provided
to subscribers. The state provides WiFi access free of charge. Fax and
copy services are available to participants at a nominal charge. KSAE
membership is required.
Association Appreciation
Day
KSAE celebrates the association profession and its contributions to society
with the KSAE Golf Classic held each summer. Proceeds benefit
the most recent winner of the KSAE Community Service Award.
Elected leaders from member organizations are invited to join in the festivities.
The 2008 Association Appreciation Day was held at Lake Shawnee
on Friday, July 18. Please call Vicki at the KSAE for more information.
Community Service
To remind members and the public of associations' responsibility to their
community, KSAE takes part in the Sheltered Living Festival of Trees
through the donation of a tree or wreath to the annual auction.
The KSAE Community Service Award recognizes a member association
for a program implemented on a statewide basis with member involvement.
The association program receiving the award is presented with a check
that is funded with proceeds from the KSAE Golf Classic.
Legislative Action KSAE
monitors legislation that might impact associations and participates in
the legislative process on the state and national level to protect members'
interests.
Career Center Members
may link to careerheadquarters.org
to search for job openings or post positions descriptions.
Online Classifieds can
be found on the KSAE website. Local association jobs are listed on the
website.
Salary Survey KSAE publishes
a salary survey every two years. The last one conducted was in 2007. The
report is provided free of charge to KSAE member associations that participate
in the survey. KSAE members not participating in the survey may purchase
a copy for $100.
Books Available for Loan
from KSAE
Achieving Sponsorship Success By Betsy Blume Use this ready
reference to create or expand a sponsorship program, find the right corporate
partner, effectively market your sponsorship opportunities, meet IRS requirements,
and maximize your sponsorship revenue potential.
Association Executive
Compensation & Benefits Study, 13th Edition ASAE Industry
Research. The executive's guide to compensation and benefits contains
information on 34 senior-level positions.
Associations and the
Law Edited by Jerald A. Jacobs A collection of over 60 articles
from Association Management covering many aspects of association law including:
technology, employment, liability, contracts, meetings, governance and
intellectual property.
The Business of Certification:
A Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Successful Program
By Lenora G. Knapp and Joan E. Knapp Certification programs can be major
revenue-generating and highly prestigious vehicles for associations. Taking
a business approach to developing and managing your certification program
can mean success. Experts covers key topics such as marketing your certification
program and strategic planning. Includes a tool kit of worksheets.
Crisis Management for
Associations By ASAE Publications ASAE has put together a kit
of the best industry references to help prepare for the unexpected. Includes
articles to help you communicate in a crisis, recover from disaster, cope
with conference cancellation, manage traumatic stress, and more.
Digital Handshake: Finding
Revenue in New Relationships By Harman, Moore, and Starr. Executives
will learn how to improve service by creating relationships with technology
companies.
Evaluating and Generating
Nondues Income Background Kit Topics include: e-commerce, conferences,
educational products, publications, working with sponsors, and insurance
programs.
Executive's Guide to
Internet Law By Sheila A. Millar Written specifically for association
executives responsible for their organization's Web presence, this volume
is a practical, easy-to-read overview of Internet legal issues. Features
Intellectual Property Do's and Don'ts, Checklist for Web Hosting Agreements,
Web Development RFP Checklist and Chat Room.
Grassroots Games: Preparing
Your Advocates for the Political Arena By Christopher Kush. Train
advocates to deliver your organization's message with confidence. Interactive
exercises help advocates understand the political process, prepare for
legislative meetings, and work with the media.
Leaders Working Together:
Five Steps to Conflict Resolution By Robert S. Adams
This extends the research conducted for the ASAE Foundation to provide
this valuable guide for conflict prevention and intervention. By using
the collaborative problem resolution model discussed in this book, leaders
will understand the diverse sources and consequences of conflicts that
threaten the association.
Outsourcing: Using Outside
Resources to Get More Done By Stacey Riska Use this guide to assess
your outsourcing needs and find a qualified outsourcing partner to make
your association thrive. Includes a chapter on legal issues and sample
RFPs and contract agreements.
Policies and Procedures
in Association Management This three-volume edition of an ASAE
best-seller contains summaries, profiles of associations, and hundreds
of tables covering virtually every area of association management.
Smart Marketing: Marketing
Plans That Work By M. Michelle Poskaitis A handbook to help you
create successful strategic marketing plans. Step-by-step techniques and
formulas to target your market, develop projections and forecasts, position
products and services, implement profitable strategies, and track key
results. Poskaitis provides useful examples, easy tools, and quick-reference
templates and charts that save time and accelerate your learning curve.
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Committees:
Conference and Expo
Organizes the annual conference and expo activities with the assistance
of the Education Committee.
Membership
Reviews membership applications and coordinates membership solicitation,
recruitment and retention.
Education
Determines educational topics and prepares educational programs.
CAE Study
Organizes and promotes participation in CAE study group and maintains
reference materials.
Governmental Affairs
Monitors legislature regarding issues of importance to association managers
and prepares and presents KSAE position to legislature.
Public Relations
Promotes association value and image to members and prospective members,
the legislature and the public and publicizes members' community projects.
Develops policies regarding content and distribution of KSAE roster, web
page, and newsletter.
Budget
Oversees Society assets, prepares and presents budget consistent with
the activities of the society.
Nominating
Selects slate of officers for presentation to the membership.
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ASAE:
KSAE is an allied society of ASAE. Please visit the American
Society of Association Executives site to find out more about this national
organization.
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