St. Louis Society of Association Executives

05/21/2026

❓Is the grant writing process a mystery to you and your organization?❓

Register now for SLSAE's June Lunch and Program to receive a practical, real-world introduction to grant writing for professionals who may be new to the process or looking to improve their approach. The session will focus on actionable strategies, not theory.

🧑 Who should attend: All levels of staff who are interested in grant writing and other non-dues revenue
🎓 Program title: Demystifying Grant Writing: Where to Start & How to Succeed
🗨️ Speakers: Jackie Bode and Robyn James, University of Health Services and Pharmacy
📍 Location: Missouri Society of CPAs, 530 Maryville Centre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63141
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, June 11th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
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04/23/2026

🖥️ How is your association's technology stacking up? 🖥️

Let's face it: technology in associations affects revenue, member engagement, staff productivity, risk, and board oversight. The pace of change has accelerated, and many organizations are struggling to keep up.

Register now for SLSAE's May Lunch and Program to learn how to assess your current technology position, identify areas of risk, and make more disciplined, strategic decisions instead of reacting to the next urgent issue.

🧑 Who should attend: Association executives and IT staff
🎓 Program title: Revamping Your Tech Stack – Keeping Up With Changes in Association Technology
🗨️ Speaker: Jim Pearson, Strategic Association Executive, Ellipsis Partners
📍 Location: American Optometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St Louis, MO 63141
📅 Date and Time: Tuesday, May 12th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
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This program is appropriate for all levels of staff who are interested in the impact on membership and financials for your Association.  

03/19/2026

🧠 Does your organization have an AI strategy yet? 🧠

Register now for SLSAE's HALF-DAY AI workshop featuring leaders who will share their expertise on a variety of dynamic topics that are impacting associations and their members. Moreover, you'll learn practical strategies, skills and tools you can start implementing tomorrow!

🧑 Who should attend: Association executives, staff and volunteer board members
🎓 Program title: AI in Action: A Strategic, Practical & Legal Roadmap for Associations
🗨️ Speakers: Mindi Brothers and Brandon Hackworth, American Association of Orthodontists; Amanda Rodgers, Associated General Contractors of Missouri; Liz Peuster, South Carolina Society of CPAs; and Barbara Dunn, Barbara Dunn Law, PLLC
📍 Location: City Place Building 3, 2nd Floor Training Room, 3 City Place Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, April 9th, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
👉 Learn more and register: https://slsae.org/event-6488521

03/03/2026

🚨 Ready to redefine your association's annual meeting? 🚨

Register now for the March SLSAE Lunch & Program to learn from a panel of seasoned association leaders and meeting professionals as they share hard lessons from navigating declining attendance, hybrid fatigue, and high-stakes decisions to cancel, rescope, or walk away from legacy events.

🧑 Who should attend: Association CEOs and event professionals
🎓 Program title: The Changing Landscape of Annual Meetings, Conventions and Conferences
🗨️ Speakers: John Bettag, Heritage Expo Services; Libby Dischert, American Association of Orthodontists; and Jeff Sacks, Martiz
📍 Location: St Louis REALTORS, Lower Level Classroom, 12777 Olive Blvd., St Louis, MO 63141
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, March12th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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This program is appropriate for all levels of staff who are interested in the impact on membership and financials for your association.  

01/29/2026

💡Is your association maximizing its marketing impact and ROI?💡

Register now for the February SLSAE Lunch & Program to learn how to deepen your bench with a team of experts that can activate your marketing strategy.

🧑 Who should attend: All staff interested in the impact on marketing for your association
🎓 Program title: Partnering Smart: Leveraging a Marketing Agency to Amplify Reach and Maximize Budget
🗨️ Speaker: Kate Manfull, Founder & Owner, Fierce Creative Agency
📍 Location: City Place 3, 2nd Floor Training Room, 3 City Place Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, February 12th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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10/23/2025

🔥 HOT TOPIC INCOMING! 🔥

Register now for the November 2025 SLSAE Lunch & Program! This dynamic session will dive into the most challenging HR scenarios that test your knowledge of employment law and your instincts as a business leader.

🧑 Who should attend: HR professionals and association leaders
🎓 Program title: HR Hot Topics: Navigating Compliance, Performance and Risk
🗨️ Speaker: Susan Ebel SHRM-CP, PHRca, Human Resource Specialist, National Business Team, Insperity
📍 Location: American Association of Orthodontists, 401 N. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63141
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, November 13th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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09/25/2025

🚨 Is your organization prepared for a cyber attack? 🚨

Register now for the October 2025 SLSAE Lunch & Program! This presentation will break down common examples of social engineering, like phishing emails, fake phone calls, and “tailgating” into offices, showing how these tactics work in the real world.

🧑 Who should attend: all levels of staff
🎓 Program title: Social Engineering: How Hackers Trick People, Not Computers
🗨️ Speakers: Maryville University Business Solutions Team
📍 Location: AGC Training Center, 2nd Floor Training Room, 6301 Knox Industrial Drive, St Louis, MO 63139
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, October 9th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Join SLSAE for lunch with the Maryville University Business Solutions team for a presentation that will explore Social Engineering:  How Hackers Trick People, Not Computers.