Leadership

Founded in 1963, TSAE assists hundreds of association executives and industry professionals in developing their skills and expanding their knowledge base by providing professional and personal development opportunities.  From education sessions presented by leaders in the field and information-filled articles found in Association Connection to special interest groups, a listserv discussion group and advocacy efforts on the state and national level, TSAE exists to assist you in making the most of your profession.

Benefits

Many valuable benefits and services are available to you as a member of TSAE.  Each products, service and event is selected with the professional and personal development of each member in mind.

Professional Development/Information Exchange

TSAE offers at least six opportunities each year for you to participate in educational workshops and seminars conducted by leaders in the association management profession.

Our listserv discussion group allows members to network electronically and get answers to pressing questions within a matter of hours.

Grow professionally and personally by taking advantage of the opportunities for the lively exchange of ideas, experiences and suggestions among you and your colleagues at TSAE events.

Publications

Members receive a subscription to Association Connection newsletter, the voice of the Tennessee association community.  It contains useful articles, regular columns, special reports and informative advertising.  Each issue is sure to give you new or expanded knowledge that you can put to work for you.

TSAE's Membership Directory is published annually and lists members by category.  Information about members in each membership category is cross-referenced in a variety of ways designed to help you easily locate your colleagues.  The Membership Directory is an excellent resource for keeping up with who is where and doing what, and for locating the professional services and products you need.  The directory contains listings of TSAE's volunteer leadership and staff.  It also contains TSAE's Bylaws.

Awards of Excellence

TSAE's annual awards program recognizes the leading association executive and association member each year, as well as honoring the best of the best in association programs and services.

Reference Library

Located at the TSAE Office, the reference library contains books, videos and other materials on a wide variety of topics important to association executives.  Want to start an association, better manage your association's finances, explore legal issues related to associations or plan a membership campaign?  That information and more is at your fingertips in our reference materials.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

SIGs are groups of association professionals sharing a common interest in a particular management field.  TSAE currently has three SIGs - CEOs, Meeting Planners, and Technology

Government Affairs

TSAE monitors state and federal legislation that affects the management and operations of associations in general.

In addition to these benefits for Regular members, our Associate members will also receive the following:

Exhibit Opportunities

Meet your buyers one-on-one.  TSAE boasts the state's only marketplace for exhibitors and association managers and staff at the popular Trade Show held each November.  Qualified buyers attend this extravaganza annually to visit exhibit booths and network with peers.

Other Resources

TSAE publishes the Association Meetings Guide containing the meeting profiles of TSAE member associations. 

As an Associate member, you will also receive a complimentary listing in the Buyer's Guide Section of the TSAE Membership Directory.  Your company's web site link will also be included on the TSAE web site.

Discounts

You will also receive significant discounts on TSAE programs, advertising, exhibit space and mailing labels.