Washington Society for Association Excellence - WSAE

02/24/2026

WSAE's merger with Associations West becomes official on March 1, in which this account will no longer be active. To stay in the loop please give a follow at . For more info on the merger: https://www.myassociationswest.org/news/wa-merger-official

12/05/2025

Curl up with WSAE this winter! Join Bracken Killpack, executive director of the Washington State Dental Association, on December 17 (12:15–1:00 PM) for Books for the Big Dark — a cozy, social Shop Talk all about great reads for the season. Bring your favorites and discover new ones from fellow members! Free registration: https://wsae.wildapricot.org/event-6355034

11/06/2025

11 Tips to Make Your Website Your #1 Marketing Tool

Your website has the power to be your best recruiter and engagement tool—if you know how to use it!

Join Charles Stanisce of Novi AMS for a free Shop Talk packed with strategies to strengthen your website’s impact. Learn how to enhance the member experience, improve your marketing funnel, and apply easy, effective updates that drive growth.

November 19 | 12:15–1:00 PM | Online
Free to attend—registration required.
https://wsae.wildapricot.org/event-6353754

10/23/2025

Ever wish you had a smart assistant to help write your next campaign or social post? You already do!

Join Jeannette Kebede (WSCPA) on October 29 for a fun, practical look at how to use AI to create content, follow brand guidelines, and boost productivity.

12:15–1:00 PM | Online | Free

Jeanette Kebede, CAE, is Vice President of Communications & Technology for the Washington Society of CPAs and has more than 20 years of experience working with not-for-profit communications. A recipient of the WSAE Spirit Award in 2024, Jeanette is a past chair of the WSAE Marketing & Communications...

09/19/2025

Your members are constantly bombarded with information—how do you make your message stick?

Join us for a free Shop Talk on Wednesday, October 1 (12:15–1:00 PM) with Whitney Chiang, APR, Communications Director for Washington REALTORS®. Whitney will share the latest tools, trends, and best practices in member communications and marketing.

No charge to attend, but registration is required.

Register here: https://wsae.wildapricot.org/event-6353123

08/21/2025

Only one week left!

Is your association ready to thrive in the AI era? Join us Tuesday, August 26 (1:30–3:30 PM PT) for an online Art of Association Management workshop, sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside.

Former Amazon exec and Stellis AI CEO Trent Gillespie will deliver a Strategic AI Action Plan to help you:
> Anticipate what your future members will expect
> Harness AI tools reshaping work right now
> Apply the AI SPRINT framework to drive real results

Just $25 for members

https://wsae.wildapricot.org/event-6288727

08/06/2025

AI is here. Is your association ready?

Join us for an Art of Association Management workshop sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside, featuring Trent Gillespie, former
Amazon executive and CEO of Stellis AI.
Tuesday, August 26, 1:30-3:00 PM

Learn how to:
>Harness AI agents transforming work today
>Anticipate future member needs with Amazon’s “future customer” model
>Apply Trent’s AI SPRINT framework to adopt AI effectively

https://wsaenet.org/Learn/Workshops-and-Webinars/Art-of-Association-Management-Workshops

07/31/2025

Missed our Shop Talk on Washington’s new sales tax law?
No worries—we’ve got you covered!

Watch the recording and download the handout to get the answers you need about how the October 1 changes will impact your association’s events.

https://wsaenet.org/Learn/30-Minute-Learning/Shop-Talk

07/17/2025

Heads up, Washington Associations!

Starting October 1, you may need to collect sales tax on live presentations—even as a nonprofit. Not sure what qualifies or how to handle registration fees and bundled offerings?

Join our July 30 Shop Talk for a quick, practical overview of what’s changing and what you need to know.

Free for members and guests. Don’t miss it!
https://wsaenet.org/Learn/30-Minute-Learning/Shop-Talk

05/24/2025

🎉 Get ready for the 2025 WSAE Annual Convention!
Our amazing volunteers have a special message for you—hit play and see why you can’t miss this year’s event on June 9 in Tacoma! 🌟

👥 Connect with colleagues
🧠 Learn from inspiring sessions
🍻 Enjoy local flavor at our networking events

📅 Save the date, spread the word, and register now at wsaenet.org/convention

05/22/2025

Get a head start on the WSAE Convention fun!

We’re hosting a Welcome Reception on Sunday, June 8, from 6–8 PM at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom—just a short walk through the UW Tacoma campus from the Marriott Downtown.

🍻 Enjoy appetizers, your first drink on us, and great company to kick off Convention.
🧭 Meet in the hotel lobby by 6:15 PM to walk over with the group!
🙏 Sponsored by Visit Tacoma – Pierce County.
🗺️ Afterward, explore the Brewery District or grab dinner in the Museum District.

More info and registration: https://wsaenet.org/Learn/Conventions/2025-WSAE-Annual-Convention

05/08/2025

🚀 Say hello to Rosey! Our brand‑new chatbot is live 24/7 to help you plan your WSAE Annual Convention experience.

📲 Visit the convention page or text “Hi” to 888‑516‑0523 and ask away—session schedules, travel tips, you name it.



https://wsaenet.org/Learn/Conventions/2025-WSAE-Annual-Convention