Membership 2025 Ori t i
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We’re So Glad You’re Here!
Welcome to the Texas Society of Association Executives! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our professional community. Whether you’re new to the association space or a seasoned leader, your membership opens the door to meaningful connections, trusted resources, and opportunities to grow—both personally and professionally.
At TSAE, we believe you get the most out of your membership when you engage in ways that matter to you. Whether that’s attending a learning event, jumping into a discussion in our online community, or raising your hand to volunteer, we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
To help you get started, we’ve included a quick guide: Top 5 Ways to Get Involved at TSAE. This is your launchpad. Choose one, try it out, and you’ll already be ahead of the game.
We’ve also included the TSAE Volunteer Menu to help you explore how you can contribute. Whether you want to support a one-time project or serve on a committee or task force, there’s an opportunity that fits your interests and availability. Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to build relationships and make an impact within our community.
If you ever have questions or need help getting connected, we’re just an email or phone call away.
Welcome again—we’re so glad you’re here.
Warm regards,
Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE
Texas Society of Association Executives
5 Ways to Get Involved at TSAE
Designed to help you get connected, stay informed, and find value quickly.
1. Update Your Member Profile
Start here so TSAE can tailor your experience. Updating your profile helps us connect you with relevant events, volunteer opportunities, and communications.
Log in at: http://members.tsae.org/web/
2. Join the TSAE Online Community
Connect with fellow members, ask questions, share resources, and build your professional network in a private online platform. You have one single sign-on—the same login for your TSAE account gives you access to the Online Community.
Visit: https://community.tsae.org/
3.
Attend TSAE Events
Get involved through in-person and virtual events like the New Ideas Annual Conference, Learn@Lunch, or webinars.
See what’s coming up: https://www.tsae.org/education-events/event-calendar
Browse resources: https://www.tsae.org/resources 4. Explore TSAE’s Learning Resources
Access tools, articles, and member-driven insights to support your career development— all in one place!
5. Volunteer with TSAE
Make an impact and build relationships by serving on a committee, task force, or special project.
Learn more: https://www.tsae.org/membership/volunteering
TSAE Volunteer Menu:
2025 O n i
GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY
• Board Development Committee
Purpose: Develops succession plans, board orientation, and evaluation
Time: 1 meeting/year (Nov-Jan)
• Nominating Committee
Purpose: Interviews and recommends board candidates
Time: 1 face-to-face meeting/year (Nov-Feb)
• Finance Committee
Purpose: Reviews budget, audit, and financial policies
Time: Quarterly virtual meetings (Jul-Jun)
• Endorsed Services Committee
Purpose: Reviews and recommends endorsement partners
Time: 3 meetings/year (as needed)
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT
• Membership Engagement Task Force
Purpose: Supports on-boarding and Jumpstart orientation
Time: Up to 4 virtual meetings/year
• Affiliate Advisory Focus Group
Purpose: Gathers input from industry partners and sponsors
Time: 2 virtual meetings/year (Jul-Jun)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force
Purpose: Guides and benchmarks
TSAE’s DEI efforts
Time: 6 meetings/year (Jul-Jun)
PROGRAM & CONTENT PLANNING
• New Ideas Advisory Task Force
Purpose: Plans education content for TSAE’s largest event
Time: 2-3 meetings (Feb-Oct)
• CEO Strategies Task Force
Purpose: Plans peer-led learning for CEOs
Time: 2-3 virtual + optional in-person (Oct-Jan)
• Women’s Summit Advisory Task Force
Purpose: Designs content and format for this signature event
Time: 1-4 meetings (Feb-May)
• Magazine Editorial Task Force
Purpose: Builds editorial calendar for Association Leadership Time: 2 meetings/year (Jan-Oct)
RECOGNITION & FUNDRAISING
• Awards Selection Task Force
Purpose: Selects TSAE award honorees Time: 1 virtual or in-person meeting (May-Jul)
• Silent Auction Task Force
Purpose: Manages donations and logistics for TSAE’s auction
Time: 2 meetings + event coordination (Jul-Dec)
Indicate your interest in becoming a Chair or Vice Chair when completing the form:
LEARN@LUNCH
January 7 | Austin, TX
WOMEN’S SUMMIT
February 11-12 | Allen, TX CEO FORUM
March 24-25 | Georgetown, TX
TSAE OPEN
April 25 | Austin, TX CEO/VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP
May 6-7 | Austin, TX
TSAE SOCIAL
June 3 | Austin, TX
TSAE SOCIAL
June 12 | Houston, TX
LEARN@LUNCH: AI IDEA SWAP
July 22 | Bee Cave, TX NEW
May 15 | Austin, TX LEARN@LUNCH
September 7-9 | San Antonio, TX CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
December 3 | Austin, TX
Our Staff
Steven J. Stout, FASAE, CAE Executive Director
steven@tsae.org (512) 444-1974
Aaron P. Hernandez, CAE Education & Events Director aaron@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x102
Kristy Coviello, MBA Marketing & Communications Director kristy@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x104
Brandon Owens Membership & Engagement Director brandon@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x103
Ronika Nash, CEM Strategic Partnerships Director ronika@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x105
Carol Price Administrative Specialist carol@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x101