2025 Membership Orientation

Membership

Orientation

2025

Welcဩe to

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 Executive Director Texas Society of Association Executives

Top5 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

4. Explore TSAE’s Learning Resources Access tools, articles, and member-driven insights to support your career development— all in one place!

Browse resources: https://www.tsae.org/resources

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

2025 Opportunities

TSAE Volunteer Menu: GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

PROGRAM & CONTENT PLANNING

• 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)

• 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)

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT

RECOGNITION & FUNDRAISING

• 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)

• 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)

Want to Lead?

Indicate your interest in becoming a Chair or Vice Chair when completing the form:

2025 Events-at-a-Glance LEARN@LUNCH

LEARN@LUNCH

January 7 | Austin, TX

June 3 | Austin, TX

WOMEN’S SUMMIT

TSAE SOCIAL

February 11-12 | Allen, TX

June 12 | Houston, TX

CEO FORUM

LEARN@LUNCH: AI IDEA SWAP

March 24-25 | Georgetown, TX TSAE OPEN

July 22 | Bee Cave, TX

April 25 | Austin, TX

NEW IDEAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CEO/VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP

September 7-9 | San Antonio, TX

May 6-7 | Austin, TX

CELEBRATION LUNCHEON

TSAE SOCIAL

December 3 | Austin, TX

May 15 | Austin, TX

Other Progrအs:

Mentor Program I Accelerate TSAE

Our Staff

Steven J. Stout, FASAE, CAE Executive Director steven@tsae.org (512) 444-1974

Brandon Owens Membership & Engagement Director brandon@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x103

Aaron P. Hernandez, CAE Education & Events Director aaron@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x102

Ronika Nash, CEM Strategic Partnerships Director ronika@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x105

Kristy Coviello, MBA Marketing & Communications Director kristy@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x104

Carol Price Administrative Specialist carol@tsae.org (512) 444-1974 x101