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Member-Get-A-Member Campaign

Refer a friend or colleague to join FSAE and you'll be entered into a drawing for a free 2011 Annual Conference registration! More Info...

Welcome New FSAE Members!

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Executive Members

Matt Aloia, Owner, Discount Food Assn

Danielle Boutin, Technology Networking Coordinator, REALTORS Assn of the Palm Beaches

Jan Dean, RCE, SFR, Director of Information Services, Pinellas REALTOR Organization

Stacy Gromatski, President/CEO, FL Network of Youth and Family Services

Kimberly Howes, Deputy Executive, FL Assn of Homes and Services for the Aging

Eileen Johnson, Director of Finance & Administration, Assn of FL Colleges

Steve Jordan, Executive Director, FL Independent Auto Dealers Assn

Judith Nichols, Executive Director, FL Section Am Society of Civil Engineers

Tom Randle, VP of Public Policy and Government Affairs, FL Assn of Homes and Services for the Aging

Alice Schmidt, CAE, Consultant

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Associate Members

Kathy Abney, President, Abney Planning & Consulting

Lisa Backovsky, Sales Manager, Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort-Lake Buena Vista

Danielle Clark, South East General Manager, Teamwork Event Specialists

Joe Eddy, Director of Sales, BH & L Decorators

Derek Fournier, Principal, Plain Sight Strategy Group

Dewayne Hill, America's Funniest Comedy Magician, America's Funniest Comedy Magician

Jeff Homad, Ex. Director of Sales, Ocean Reef Club

Nicole LeBoeuf, Assn Sales Manager, Omni Jacksonville Hotel

Joseph Maijala, Director of Sales & Marketing, Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Patrick Mobley, Government/ Association Sales Manager, Crowne Plaza Tampa East

Curtis Odom, Sales Manager, Hilton University of FL Conference Center

Tony Petruzzi, VP, Meeting Time Travel

Melody Pleasant, Owner, Hotel Revenue Generators

Carolyn Powers, Director of Sales, Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction

Dana Scott, Sales Manager, Hyatt Place Sarasota/ Bradenton

Scott Smith, Sales Manager, PSAV Orlando

Michele Thomas, Sr. Sales Manager, Doubletree Tallahassee

Ken Gilbert, President, Gilbert Exposition Management Services (GEMS)

Amy Warren, Market Manager, Associations, Daxko

Chris Warren, Account Executive - Associations, Daxko

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Members with New Positions

Eric Szymanski, Sr. Sales Manager, Walt Disney World Resort

Serious Networking, Education and Fun

March/April Successful Events: Faces from the Leadership Retreat, Tallahassee Meet & Greet and Central FL Meet & Greet

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Now Accepting 2011 Nominations for Leadership Awards

We need your help in recognizing association industry leaders for this year's Executive of the Year, Associate of the Year and Rising Star. Know an association executive that has shown extraordinary leadership in their community and personal growth within FSAE? Have an associate member in mind that has displayed commitment, professionalism, and supports FSAE? Engage with a professional that strikes you as an upcoming association leader? Awards will be presented at this year's Annual Conference in Miami. It's simple to nominate your FSAE peers and we want to hear from you! Learn More...

Call for Dynamic Speakers

You're invited to submit presentation ideas for consideration at future FSAE conferences. We're looking for a few dynamic speakers for the FSAE Winter Conference, November 4, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville and the FSAE Annual Conference, July 11-13, 2012 at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL. Please submit a separate proposal for each topic you would like for us to consider. We like to maximize your time and will keep multiple presentations for the same speaker on the same day.

More Information or Submit Proposal Now

Meet Me in Miami - You Could Win a FREE Registration!

It's an action-packed learning experience with people who do what you do.

In support of the FL association industry, Daxko, an association management solution for associations, has agreed to sponsor 1 executive member conference registration! Executive members will qualify if registered before the early bird deadline of June 1st.

Room Block Filling: Reserve you room today to be sure you will stay at the host hotel, Hyatt Regency Miami. Reserve Now.

More Info on Annual Conference or Register Today

Silent Auction Needs Your Support & Donations

We need your donations again this year! We are expecting a record crowd at the conference and we are hoping to produce the biggest and most profitable silent auction ever! It is an excellent opportunity to showcase your property, product or service, as well as your generous support to the association market.

Proceeds from this event go directly to the FSAE Foundation to provide funding for education, research, professional development, and publications for the association management profession.

Whether you are an association professional or an industry partner, we'd truly appreciate your donation to the Silent Auction. Donate an Item or Service

Need to Know...

The Latest Association News. You should be receiving weekly email digests on the latest in association news. Are you taking advantage of the fantastic new resource from FSAE? View Good to Know archives Now.

SOURCE Digital Edition. Did you know that you can download articles from our digital publication? Also click on ads to find out more about those that do business with FSAE. Check out the new column, "From the Top," it's advice from FSAE members. View the latest digital editions now.

Get AMP'd Up. Update your organization's Association Meeting Profile (AMP), so FSAE members can understand your meeting needs and determine the proper contact person for your events. Present your RFP for your events right in the community and eliminate unwanted calls. More...

Join the 2011 Spring CMP Study Group. If you have the drive, ability and dedication it takes to earn a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation, you will want to join a select group of peers nationwide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence and achievement. Learn more...

FSAE Career HQ. Is your organization looking for candidates to join the team or are you looking for a change? Associate and Executive positions are posted daily to FSAE's Career Headquarters. Post your open positions or research the opportunities that await you.

FSAE has partnered with Planet Green Recycle to recycle your old cell phones. Send them to us or bring them to the next event!

Mark Your Calendars

April 2

7 South FL Meet & Greet for Association Executives, Ft. Lauderdale, RSVP Now

May

24 Executive Series Luncheon, Tallahassee, Sponsored by Kissimmee CVB, Register Now

June

9 Non Dues Revenue Workshop, Solid Strategies for Securing Sponsorships, Register Now

July 2011

20-23 FSAE Annual Conference, Register Now

View Full 2011 FSAE Calendar Now!

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