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2025 Call for Presentations Now Open

FSAE ConferenceEducate Association Executives for the Next Era
in Association Management

Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024

FSAE is seeking speakers for all 2025 events. We want to ensure association executives are prepared to bring organizations into the next era through education, interactive discussions and audience engagement.

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Host an FSAE Meeting in 2025

FSAE is seeking locations for our 2025 events - including our Central & South Florida Power Luncheons, CEO Retreat, Meeting Planner Forum, One Day Summits and Think Tank. This is a great opportunity to bring association executives to your property/location to experience it first hand, especially if you've undergone a recent renovation, are a new property or have something new to show off. Please download our 2025 RFP Event to see if we're a good fit to assist you in your goals for booking association business.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Roundtable, Power Luncheon or Executive Series Luncheon in Tallahassee, please contact [email protected]. If you want to host an event at your property, please complete the RFP. Contact [email protected] if you have questions about the RFP.

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FSAE Salary Survey - Your Input Needed!

Attention Association Executives: If you're interested in having salary & compensation info available for budgeting, we need you to participate in this survey now! Deadline Sept 20

Budgeting for 2025 will be here before we know it, and if you'd like information on salaries and benefits that similar Florida associations offer, we need your help now.  Having this kind of data available is only valuable if we all participate and collectively share our information. Plus, participants receive a complimentary Executive Summary and save $100 on purchasing the full report.

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Destination Update: Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach and Visit Lauderdale

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach | Visit Lauderdale

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: Fill Your Gathering with Pure Florida Charm 

Punta GordaMeet in the tropical wonderland of Pure Florida – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, where one-of-a-kind accommodations, venues and teambuilding activities await. The area is home to breathtaking beaches, Florida’s second largest harbor, nationally acclaimed dining, superb golf and more. Ac­cess is easy with several airport options and close proximity to I-75.

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fsae.org Pro-Tip: Online Community - Upgraded!

FSAE Pro-TipAccess your Peer Network through our Online Community
Upgraded!

The FSAE Online Community has a brand new look and a streamlined interface. It's now easier than ever to participate in community discussions, find members or post blogs. Just use the Quick Links or click Create in the top right. Plus, Find Members through default enhanced search features. Check it out!  Thank you Higher Logic!

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2024 FSAE Leadership Award Winners Announced

FSAE presented its most prestigious Leadership Awards at its recent Annual Conference held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. These awards recognize individuals for their leadership, dedication, and professionalism both within FSAE as well as their own organizations.

The 2024 award winners are:

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Thank You Member Referral Participants

Thank you to our member referral participants who have shared their love of FSAE with colleagues and encouraged them to join! ❤️

Our June $100 Cash drawing winner is Christy Gandy!
Thank you to all referrer-participants:
Helen Adami
Mandi Bianchi
Tom Block
Christy Gandy
Mary Pat King
Charla Lucas
Elizabeth Pardillo

Drawings for prizes will continue this Fall, so share your love here!

Sign Up Now to Volunteer for a Committee

VolunteerVolunteers and the service they provide Committees and Task Forces are vital to the success of FSAE and our members! 
Sign Up Now!    Learn More About Committees

Now is the time to be a part of making your professional community stronger while building relationships with your peers. As a volunteer, you can contribute your expertise or learn skills in new/different areas to grow in your career. Upcoming terms begin in September and run through July (Annual Conference). Committees typically meet monthly by Zoom. 


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Announcing the 2024-25 FSAE Board of Directors

Thank you for participating in our 2024 FSAE Board Elections. We are pleased to announce our 2024-25 Board of Directors, which will be sworn-in at the July Annual Conference.

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fsae.org Pro-Tip: CAE & CMP Credit History

FSAE Pro-Tip Your CAE and CMP credit history is available online at in your member profile! Login and then click on CAE Credits to see your live event history since 2017. National webinars may not be included here, but we can help you find that information.

If something is missing or you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (850) 222-7994.

FSAE Destination Update: Visit Lauderdale

Visit Lauderdale: New Experiences Begin Here

Visit LauderdaleGive your group an unparalleled experience in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Unlock the potential of your next event at the newly enhanced Broward County Convention Center. Enjoy 800,000 square feet of redesigned space, including a sprawling 350,000-square-foot exhibit hall.

Choose from over 3,000 hotel rooms within 1.5 miles of the Convention Center District, offering waterfront luxury, boutique charm, or budget-friendly options. Treat your group to awe-inspiring culinary experiences, unforgettable teambuilding activities, and more.

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FSAE24 Community Project - Help Now of Osceola

The FSAE24 Annual Conference community project supports Help Now of Osceola, which  provides safety, empowerment and healing for survivors of domestic violence and influences social change in the community.

build-a-buddyOpportunities to support this organization include:
Build-a-Buddy: Between education sessions, stop in the FSAE24 Learning Lounge to make a stuffed animal or two to give comfort to children (and adults) seeking immediate safety and shelter from abuse. All materials will be provided to make adorable, comforting buddies - just pick an animal, add love and stuffing, and add an outfit :)

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FSAE Welcomes Pamela Cabrera + Staff Updates

Pamela CabreraFSAE is excited to announce our new staff member, Pamela Cabrera as Events & Marketing Coordinator! Pamela will be working closely with event staff to plan our Roundtable meetings and support our education and event programs. She will also be taking on the marketing of our events from website to social media.

Pamela is a recent graduate from the Florida State University with a B.S in Hospitality and Tourism Management and also received a Special Events Certification. Welcome Pamela!

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Online Auction Now Live!

Auction LogoFSAE Foundation Online Auction
Open June 1 - 10

The FSAE Foundation’s Auction has become one of the places to shop. Where else can you find such incredible items and fantastic trips?!? And now, you can browse and buy those items from the comfort of your living room with mobile bidding for all items!

The Online Auction opens June 1 and closes Monday, June 10 at 9 pm EST. And it’s open to FSAE Members and Non-Members so tell your coworkers, friends & family about the fantastic deals available while supporting professional development and education in the association industry. You can view items and details online without an account, but you'll need to enter a phone number or email address and credit card number to place bids. 

View Items & Start Bidding!

fsae.org Pro-Tip: Member Mailing List

FSAE Pro-TipSeeking to broaden your direct mail marketing to associations?  There’s no better way to target the Florida association decision makers than by FSAE’s membership list! There are more than 600 association executives in FSAE who represent almost 300 Florida associations. They are eager to hear about new products, services, destinations and facilities. Learn more about the available options for physical mailing addresses of members:

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2024 Board Elections Open - Vote Now

Board ElectionsThe FSAE Board of Directors currently has two (2) At-Large positions to be filled by election of the FSAE Executive Membership and one (1) Associate At-Large position to be filled by election of the FSAE Associate Membership.
Voting ends Wednesday, June 5 at Midnight.

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2024 Grant Winners Announced

FSAE FoundationThe FSAE Foundation is proud to announce its 2024 Grant Recipients. Thanks to our generous corporate partners and member contributions, we’ve awarded 20 grants totaling $11, 625 for professional development funding. Thank you to all our contributors that make this possible!

RB Oppenheim Associates (RBOA) Grant

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FSAE Referral Program - Share Your Love of FSAE!

FSAE Referral Program - Share Your Love of FSAE! heart

FSAE Members at ConferenceThe heart of FSAE is our peer-to-peer relationships and opportunities. Who do you know that could benefit from being part of this organization? Let's meet!

Share your love of FSAE and you could win $100 Cash! 
When the person you have referred joins FSAE before June 30, 2024, you are entered to win a drawing for $100 cash AND you get lots of love and recognition. The more people you recruit to join, the more entries you get to win. 
No time to recruit? No problem - we've got you covered too.

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Two FTC Rulings that Impact Associations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently passed two rulings that impact the association space: Business Impersonation / Fraud and Banning Non-Compete Agreements.

Business Impersonation / Fraud
The FTC Rule on Impersonation to combat scams was passed earlier this spring and went into effect April 1. Impersonation includes scammers selling fake membership lists or hotel room blocks. The FTC also shared new data on the most common ways consumers are targeted by these treacherous scams. Combined, reported losses to these impersonation scams topped $1.1 billion for the year, more than three times what consumers reported in 2020. Additionally, the ruling includes a method to report fraud, scams and bad business acts: ReportFraud.ftc.gov 
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FSAE Leadership Award Nominations are Open

Nominate Your Peers to be Recognized for Their Service and Commitment to FSAE and the Association Industry.

Every year at Annual Conference, FSAE acknowledges members who stand out for their exemplary service to FSAE and the association management community. Our Leadership Awards recognize an Executive of the Year, Associate of the Year, Rising Stars, Association of the Year and Supporting Associate Organization of the Year. Learn More about Awards

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