Thank you to our EZine sponsor: Tampa Marriott Waterside
.: Extend Your Budget for Professional Development :.
Foundation Grants extend your budget for professional development!
All FSAE members are eligible to apply for grants to use towards getting your CAE or CMP certification or to attend the FSAE Annual Conference! These grants not only help you with your professional development, but are an excellent way to bring more of your staff to Annual Conference. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2014.
The investments from the Foundation's Corporate Partners, Auction donors and patrons and from our members fund these generous grant opportunities. Thank you to the Hyatt Hotels of Florida for your 30 years of support of the FSAE Foundation and to Marriott International Hotels & Resorts of Florida for your continued support!
Learn More or Apply Today! »
.: The FSAE Foundation Auction is now accepting donations! :.
Help the Foundation fund our professional development grants and education by donating items and participating in the online auction May 30 - June 6 and the silent auction onsite at the 2014 Annual Conference!
Donate your items online now!
.: Employment Law & Legal Tips :.
There are five hot topics association employers should keep in mind in 2014: pending state and federal legislation that further expand the types of lawsuits employees may bring; minimum wage laws; the proper classification of employees; retaliation or whistleblower lawsuits; and an evaluation of the need for employment liability insurance.
Read More: www.fsae.org/LegalTips
And don't miss the latest Employment Law Alert that highlights pending legislation and recent court rulings that impact employers.
Learn More »
.: Upcoming Events :.
Central FL Meet & Greet Luncheon: Creating a Strategy for Employee Engagement, Empowerment and Workplace Enrichment Meet FSAE's New CEO, Frank Rudd, at the Luncheon!
March 20, 2014 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsored & hosted by Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center
Speaker: Tim Richardson
Employee motivation, retention, and productivity are all improved when leaders provide a framework for employees to excel in their work. Now, more than ever, it is important for organizations to create a positive work environment that focuses on employee fulfillment. When employees lead fulfilling lives, their contributions to the organization are increased affecting sales, service, and nearly every aspect of an organization's success. Tim Richardson will equip leaders with strategies that will energize their employees to create more richness in their work, increasing profitability for all.
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Central FL Executive Series Luncheon - NEW - Affordable Care Act Discussion
April 15, 2014 - 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Sponsored by National General Benefit Solutions and BB&T Insurance Services
The Executive Series Luncheon is FREE to all Association Executives and staff members. This event is exclusively for FSAE Association Executive members.
What is the Executive Series Luncheon?
We are very excited to be able to, for the first time, offer this type of educational luncheon to our Association Executive members in the Central Florida region. Executive Series Luncheon speakers shed light on issues regarding Florida government such as finance, legislation, regulatory, economic situations, etc. All FSAE executive members are invited to attend and the luncheons are free.
Learn More or Register Now!
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South FL Meet & Greet: Lead Forward - Focus on What Matters NOW!
May 9, 2014 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sponsored & hosted by Doubletree by Hilton Executive Meeting Center Palm Beach Gardens
Speaker: Joanne Smikle
It's time to leave clichés and excuses for mediocre performance behind! Turbulence, change and economic ups and downs are nothing new for association leadership. Your responsibility is to lead forward!
Savvy leaders know that opportunities exist in the midst of turbulence and scarcity. Hear ideas you can immediately implement to maximize available resources, capitalize on collaboration with members and staff, and play to your strengths. This high energy presentation provides tools you can use to problem solve more effectively and replicate winning strategies for sustainable success in your association.
Learn More or Register Now!
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Executive Series Luncheon: Looking at the Political Landscape
May 14, 2014 - 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Hotel Duval, Tallahassee
Sponsored by: South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island
Veteran political strategist Marian Johnson will present information on demographic changes and voter demographic changes. She will share voter concerns, what voters are saying and Florida's Right Track/Wrong Direction numbers following up with the 2014 election ballot.
Learn More or Register Now
.: FSAE 2014 Annual Conference :.
What's in store for the 2014 Annual Conference?
• New Revamped Schedule!
• Educational tracks focusing on Tools, Growth & Innovation
• Hands-on learning and interactive sessions!
• Exceptional networking
Your Conference Invitation from our Chairs
.: Get Easy, Affordable Staff & Leadership Training with QAS Online Education :.
QAS now qualifies for 13 CAE Credit hours and 13 CMP Credit hours through the CIC!
FSAEs Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) Certificate Program is a brand new, affordable educational program for professionals in the association industry.
Who should participate?
• New Hires
• Young Professionals
• Incoming Leadership and New Volunteers
• Anyone wanting to enhance their career
Learn More about our QAS Program!
.: Welcome New Members! :.
Executive Members:
Mia Cary, NAVC (North American Veterinary Community)
Steve Casey, FL Sheriffs Assn
Stephanie Coughlin, Leadership Florida
Debbie Hall, FL Engineering Society
Amy Holmes, CAE, Amy Holmes Communications
Amanda Hudson, FL Engineering Society
Kurt Kelly, FL Coalition for Children
Cathi Lundgren, CAE, HPN Global - A Global Meeting Services Company
Ellen Piekalkiewicz, United Partners for Human Services
Patricia Schneider, CMP, FL Venture Forum
Jane Anne Sutphin, Georgia Society of Assn Executives
Michael Volling, International Municipal Signal Association
Dave Wenhold, CAE, PLC, Kautter Wenhold Management Group
Susan Woodard, NAVC (North American Veterinary Community)
Associate Members:
Michelle Bailey, First Commerce Credit Union
Leslie Bloznalis, Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
Chris Capozzi, Plaza Resort & Spa
Kris Cloonan, Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
Ben Comer, Gather Digital
Keith Dean, CPA, Association CFO
Kathleen Gardner, Naylor, LLC
John Grenon, Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
Janette Hartenstine, DoubleTree at Entrance to Universal Orlando
Stephanie Hunicke, Seminole County CVB
Cheryl James, Hilton Luxury Brands
Jason Johnson, HelmsBriscoe
Matthew Kido, Hilton Clearwater Beach
Rosanna Lampaya, Hilton Orlando
Lori Lombardi Ryan, CMP, Orlando Conference Management Group, Inc
Heather McCully, Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Karen Niederdorfer, Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Kenthis Philyor, Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown
Dawn Pollock, CAE, D. Pollock Association Solutions
Bob Renka, Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Orlando Universal
Christy Saunders, Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort
Nancy Snyder, Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Alan Sommerman, Cuba Libre Orlando
Tim Spolar, Disney Destinations
Treena Winkler, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Located in the Walt Disney Resort
.: A Note from Sue :.
FSAE RESOURCE Membership Directory Deadline is Approaching!
The Association RESOURCE is closing April 15th! Are you in it yet? Do not miss this once a year opportunity to stay in front of the decision makers who spend over 2 billion dollars a year on meeting related activities and services.
RESOURCE is designed to be used by meeting planners and association executives members all year long and kept on their desks as an easy reference. It is an indispensable daily tool for the association executive and is hosted online for easy reference at any time.
Contact Sue at 850.926.3318 or suedamon1@aol.com
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