2024 Convention (including Trade Show & Awards of Excellence)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM (EST) to Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM (EST)

Chattanooga Convention Center

One Carter Plaza
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Event Details

This is a big year for our program! You won't want to miss this event in November. Mark your calendar now to arrive in Chattanooga late afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and stay through late afternoon on the 14th!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR'S EVENT:

Awards of Excellence Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 13
- CAE Scholarship Recipient will be announced! Scholarships provided by the Parthenon Management Group Scholarship and the TNSAE Presidents' Scholarship.
- Award winners will be recognized during the Awards of Excellence Luncheon on Nov. 13.
Continuing Education Sessions, Nov. 13 and Nov. 14
- Strong Associations for the Future, Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, IAF Certified Professional Facilitator
- A Slice of Volunteer Management: The Good, Bad and Ugly, Tara Puckey, MBA, CAE, CMP
- Forecast Fluency: Learning How to Look Ahead, Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, IAF Certified Professional Facilitator
- At Your Best, Jessica Holder-Stollings
Trade Show on Thursday, Nov. 14
- Always a fun, themed day together! 2024 Theme: "Passport to the Future".
Silent Auction by Expo Auctions, Tony Rissley
- Want to donate? We are still accepting items!
Wednesday Evening Reception at The Hunter Museum of America Art Sponsored by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
CAE & Board of Directors Breakfast Sponsored by Westin Chattanooga on Thursday morning of the trade show.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Tuesday evening reception:

Wednesday morning breakfast:

Wednesday evening reception at The Hunter Museum of American Art:

CAE & Board of Directors Breakfast:

Thank you to our 2024 convention committee co-chairs:

Lori Dodd, Business Development Director, Chattanooga Tourism Co. & James Holden, Chief Operating Officer, East Tennessee Realtors

Agenda

November 12
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Welcome Reception for anyone arriving Tuesday evening! Sponsored by DoubleTree Chattanooga Downtown
November 13
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Registration & Breakfast Breakfast Sponsored by Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Forecast Fluency: Learning How to Look Ahead, Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator – Chief Executive Officer, Vista Cova, LLC The aftermath of a pandemic, societal disruption, economic threats…from one challenge to the next, our organizations and leadership have faced crisis after crisis. This session will step through a process of trend identification that can be used for any association or industry, helping volunteer leaders & staff alike to look up to the horizon & focus on what will most enable mission advancement. (full description available)
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Strong Associations for the Future, Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator – Chief Executive Officer, Vista Cova, LLC As the end of 2024 quickly approaches & we look to the horizon of the next half-decade (2030 isn’t far!) there are significant shifts at the society, industry, and organizational levels that are impacting the potential & success of our associations. This session will be a rapid review of a handful of these topics with an approach of summary insights from across the association profession & the chance to discuss personal implications for your organization.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM	Awards of Excellence Lunch Join us as we celebrate associations and individuals for their leadership, impact and success within their association.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM	Revenue Beyond Dues: Innovative Strategies for Association Growth Attendees will understand the importance of non-dues revenue (NDR) in achieving financial sustainability for associations and nonprofits. They will explore innovative strategies to diversify income streams beyond membership dues, enabling their organizations to thrive and better serve their members. By the end of the presentation, attendees will be equipped with actionable strategies, tactics, and products to enhance NDR and ensure long-term organizational success.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM	A Slice of Volunteer Management: The Good, Bad and Ugly, Tara Puckey, MBA, CAE, CMP, CEO & Founder, GrayRails Consulting and Executive Director, Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and RTDNA Foundation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Beer Tasting - SEPARATE REGISTRATION
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reception at The Hunter Museum of American Art, Sponsored by Chattanooga Tourism Co. Transportation will begin at 5:45 p.m. from the Chattanooga Marriott, Westin and DoubleTree. They will loop beginning at 5:45 p.m. and conclude by 8:30 p.m.
November 14
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	IT'S TRADE SHOW DAY! Breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. and program/day together concluding by 3 pm ET!
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM	Breakfast & Networking
8:55 AM - 10:00 AM	At Your Best Overwhelmed. Burned out. Exhausted. And stressed. These are common words association leaders use to describe how they feel as they continue to navigate a global pandemic, labor force shortages, & the ever changing and blurring dynamics of work and home life. It’s time to pause & check on each other. In this workshop, national speaker & author Jessica Stollings-Holder will honor the journey leaders have been on and equip them...
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	The Worst Presentation Ever Does the thought of public speaking frighten you to your core? If your boss asks you to present to a group, do you get the cold sweats and shaky knees? MOST people are right there with you! It’s okay! In this session, you'll learn how to: Use PowerPoint effectively Handle different types of microphones like a pro Relax and be confident in front of any audience Display positive body language Present without fear
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Prizes Announcements, Silent Auction Closing & Final Thoughts

For More Information:

Jamie Flynn

CAE, IOM Executive Director Tennessee Society of Association Executives (615)298-5944

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HOTEL BLOCKS:

Chattanooga Marriott Downtown: $169 per night. Click here to secure your room under the TNSAE Room Block at the Marriott Downtown.