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Quote for the Week:
"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow."
~ Ronald E. Osborn
View a clip for the upcoming WSAE 2008 Convention
The Washington Society of Association Executives proudly presents:
2008 Celebrate the Stars and WSAE's 40th Birthday!
WSAE's Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Noon - 2:30 p.m.
(Registration at 11:30 a.m.)
Hotel Murano (formerly the Sheraton)
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
Registration Fees:
WSAE Members/Non-Members $40.00
Registrations must be received by May 9 to guarantee space. Cancellations received at least 3 days in advance will receive a full refund. No cancellations after May 9 (substitutions welcome). No-shows will be billed.
Special Entertainment Provided by Chopstix
Sponsored by the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
Join us as we introduce and honor WSAE’s 2008 awardwinners – the best and the brightest in Washington’s association community. Awards will be presented in the following categories:
• Association Executive Of The Year
• Associate Member Of The Year
• Rising Star Award
• Volunteer In Association Service
• Community Service Award-Association
• Community Service Award-Supplier
• And WSAE’s Coveted Rhinoceros Award
In addition, 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the Washington Society of Association Executives, so we will be celebrating this milestone birthday, as well. Some very special attendees from years gone by will be attending so you will want to come to see old friends and make new acquaintances. This promises to be a most memorable day – for our award winners and everyone who has been a part of WSAE’s success over the last 40 years.
Directions To The Hotel Murano:
From I-5, take Exit 133 for I-705 N/WA-7 S toward City Center. Merge onto I-705 N. Take the A Street Exit on the left toward City Center. Keep left, follow signs for Pacific Ave./S.15th St and merge onto S. 15th St. Turn right at Broadway.
For more information or to register, please click here.
To view the event calendar, please click here.
Here's what members had to say about our April Meeting:
Scavenger Hunt Networking Activity
Morning networking activity coordinated by the Pacific Science Center
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"Thought this was an excellent activity and
something different to get to know people."
"This was a great start to the morning
and helped meet new people." |
"Great Meetings Across Generations" Seminar by Bryon Peterson
"It was fascinating to learn that this is the first time that all generations are in the workforce together."
"I thought all of the information presented by Bryon was memorable and I have already reviewed it with my fellow staff."
"Measuring Meeting ROI" by Panel Presenters
Moderator: Tom Norwalk, Seattle CVB
Panel Presenters from left to right:
Megan Schmidt, Special Events Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - WA Chapter
Kate Prael, Director of Special Events, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Tyler Juel, Special Events Director, Seattle Aquarium
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"Very interesting. Loved getting the perspective from the meeting planner."
"The panel was great...they were intelligent, articulate, and clearly passionate about
what they do." |
Looking for a good book? WSAE members shared their recommendations in our annual Holiday Book List
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