MASAE invites you to join other association and non-profit professionals from the area for good conversation and networking in a casual, fun atmosphere.  The $30 registration fee includes light appetizers and one drink ticket.  All members and non-members are welcome to attend!  

This event is the second in a series of local happy hours across the Philadelphia area.  Please consider attending the other local happy hours to grow your MASAE network!

Thursday, October 12 at MaGerks Pub and Grill in Fort Washington, PA

MASAE is bringing back three of our Annual Meeting speakers for encore presentations in the fall.  Register for each webinar individually, or bundle all three and save!  Webinars #1 and #2 are eligible for one CAE Credit.  Webinar #3 is eligible for one ETHICS CAE Credit.

WEBINAR #1
Thursday, October 12, 2023 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

"Unlocking the Power of BI"
Presented by Daniel Elacqua, MBA, PMP & Gwen E. Garrison, PhD

Discover the keys to unlocking the potential of Business Intelligence in our illuminating webinar. In the dynamic landscape of modern business, executives are grappling with the challenges of harnessing the true power of data. Join us for an engaging interview-style session featuring Daniel Elacqua, MBA, PMP, and Gwen E. Garrison, PhD. They will demystify the fundamental principles of business intelligence and delve into strategies for elevating data quality within associations. This webinar will offer insights into both the technical and cultural dimensions, delving into techniques for deduplication, optimized data handling, and the establishment of a comprehensive business glossary. By establishing clear data parameters and quality standards, precision and alignment across the organization can be achieved. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights that can revolutionize your approach to business intelligence and data refinement.

WEBINAR #2
Thursday, October 26, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

"Where Is The Value? Using High-Low to Leverage Win-Win Value for Your Org and Members" Presented by Dr. Michael Tatonetti

Many times, associations continue programs without considering the components of each program - what is valuable to your audience; what can be sunset; what's working for your organization, what's not working for your organization? Rather than skating forward without consideration, there is a way to analyze what value levers should stay in your programming and which should not, no matter how much data you have to back it up.

Join us as we discuss the four-part framework your association can walk through to confirm which value levers move your members, which do not, which are taking up too many organizational resources, and which are scalable so that you can efficiently deliver the right value at the right price.

Learning Objectives:

• Which data is good data to determine value levers in your programming
• Which value levers are worth a higher price than others
• Which value levers are draining your organization's resources

MASAE invites you to join other association and non-profit professionals from the area for good conversation and networking in a casual, fun atmosphere.  The $30 registration fee includes light appetizers and one drink ticket.  All members and non-members are welcome to attend!  

This event is the third (and final) in a series of local happy hours across the Philadelphia area.  Please consider attending the other local happy hours to grow your MASAE network!

Wednesday, September 13 at Birra in Pennsauken, NJ

Thursday, September 28 at Harper's Garden in Philadelphia, PA

Join MASAE on December 4th as we explore how to best utilize artificial intelligence in your organizations.  We'll look at a number of techniques that you can apply to get the most out of AI.  Learn from the experts and discover how you can benefit from this revolutionary technology.

Following the half-day program, we will hold MASAE's annual business meeting to vote on our 2024 Board of Directors recognize our 2023 award recipients.  A networking cocktail reception to celebrate all of our accomplishments this year will conclude the event. 

PROGRAM AGENDA

12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
“Introduction and Practical Application of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence for Association Executives”

This interactive session aims to equip association professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage the potential of ChatGPT and AI technologies in their non-profit organizations. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of the risks, capabilities, applications, and best practices for utilizing AI tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in their day-to-day operations. Through a combination of presentations, case studies, and practical hands-on exercises, participants will be empowered to harness the power of AI to drive innovation and optimize their workflows.

Robert H. Lane, MBA, Ph.D. is CEO of Lane Services, LLC, a software consulting firm serving the association and not-for-profit community since 2003. 'Dr. Bob' holds a Ph.D. in information systems with a specialty in fundraising software as well as an MBA in strategic management. He served as Executive Director of COMMON Education Foundation, Chief Information Officer of Boy Scouts of America-GNYC, Adjunct Lecturer of Business Administration for CUNY & Senior Manager of Grant Thornton’s not-for-profit technology group. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for NiUG International and was on the MASAE board from 2010-2012. He previously served on the boards of Learning for Life, COMMON – a Users Group and COMMON Education Foundation and was chair of the NYSAE technology committee. He received the Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award for his support of technology education in the not-for-profit community.            

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Legal Implications with Artificial Intelligence for Associations

Watch for more information soon!

3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
“Hands-On with AI”

In this session, you will have the opportunity to use AI tools to help create and market a new fictitious not-for-profit organization. You will work with a table leader who will help guide you through the process. At the conclusion, you will see how AI tools may be effectively used in your association.  

Moderator:  Robert H. Lane, MBA, Ph.D.

Table Leaders:

• Kathleen Avitt, Executive Director, New Jersey Recreation and Park Association
• Gordon MacPherson, CAE, Director, Board Governance & Policy Development, IEEE Publications

4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting & Award Recognition 

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Year-End Celebration