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ANNUAL UPDATE AuSAE The Australasian Society of Association Executives AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES 1954-2014 2014-2015

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ANNUAL UPDATE

AuSAE The Australasian Society of Association Executives

AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES 1954-2014

2014-2015

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AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES ANNUAL UPDATE 2014-2015

2014 -2015 AuSAE Annual UpdateThe Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) believes in the importance and influence of the not-for-profit sector. AuSAE exists to equip individual leaders to advance their careers and better achieve the vision of the not-for-profit organisations they represent. AuSAE carries out a broad range of activities across Australia and New Zealand annually to realise this mission. With the many exciting changes AuSAE has undergone in recent times, we have sought to capture some of the highlights of recent years.

AUSAE VISION

To be the pre-eminent organisation equipping individual leaders to achieve the vision of their not-for-profit organisation.

KEY STRATEGIES

To position AuSAE to achieve this vision now, and into the future, we are implementing the following key strategies:

Strategy 1: Ensure the member experience reflects the AuSAE vision

1.1 Segment and prioritise existing and potential members in Australia and New Zealand

1.2 Develop process to measure and report on member experience

Strategy 2: Develop strong member communities

2.1 Enhance the Chapter structure to provide increased value and engagement 2.2 Develop and implement innovative member communities to maximise member engagement

Strategy 3: Position AuSAE for strong future growth

3.1 Develop governance and transition policies and procedures 3.2 Develop collateral, reporting frameworks, operational policies and procedures to support growth

Strategy 4: Enhance the profile and credibility of AuSAE

4.1 Enhance profile and credibility in key sectors 

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It is with pride that I prepare my final comments as President of AuSAE for the 2014-2015 annual update publication. The changes that have occurred within AuSAE during my tenure on the Board have been simply astounding to see. From the merger between Australia and New Zealand to the reinvigoration of the society and the revitalisation of our annual conference there have been many highlights. We’ve achieved so much over just a few short years and the future looks very exciting.

Since my appointment as President of AuSAE in 2012, I have been listening to our members, Board members, staff and stakeholders in order to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of the organisation. We had the opportunity to convert that into action in January 2014 when the AuSAE Board, management and other AuSAE stakeholders took part in a strategic planning session run by Steven Bowman from Conscious Governance. This session produced our 2014-2016 strategic plan and united us all behind a single agreed vision:

To be the pre-eminent organisation equipping individual leaders to achieve the vision of their not-for-profit organisation.

From this vision we’ve developed a comprehensive strategic plan that is focussed around developing tailored experience depending on member needs and experience, building powerful member communities, and creating a solid foundation for future growth.

I have always believed that being a member of AuSAE is more than just about attending networking events and receiving useful information. It’s about building connections for our professional

Presidents Messageand personal futures, which is why I was happy to volunteer on the local Tasmanian committee and as AuSAE President. One of the privileges of my terms as President has been the opportunity to attend events around Australia and New Zealand and to get to meet so many of the members. It has also been fascinating to see the transformation in the not-for-profit landscape as a whole but also from an association professional standpoint.

A significant success has been the fact that we have had elections for the first time in very many years, the New Zealand and NSW/ACT Board position were both contested and the calibre of the candidates was staggering.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Belinda Moore and the AuSAE staff for their hard work and thank our members for their ongoing activity and support.

It is an exciting time for AuSAE going forward. I believe we are on the cusp of a new way of operating and can contribute much value to the not-for-profit profession. I look forward to continuing to participate in the AuSAE community and keeping in touch with so many of my sector peers.

Regards

Tony StevenChief Executive OfficerAustralian Medical Association -Tasmania

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Following are the AuSAE Board of Directors as at the conclusion of the April 2014 AGM. We thank all our Board members for their service over the past year. We would like to particularly thank our departing Board members, Tony Steven and Jon Bissett, for their time on the Board and wish them all the best for the future.

2014-2015 Board of Directors

PresidentTony Steven, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Medical Association - Tasmania

New Zealand Representative / Vice PresidentNick Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Building Officials Institute of New Zealand

NSW/ACT RepresentativeJon Bisset, Chief Executive Officer, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

QLD/NT RepresentativeMichelle Trute, Chief Executive Officer, Diabetes Australia - Queensland

VIC/TAS RepresentativeRachel Drummond, Marketing Officer, Rural Health Workforce Australia

WA/SA RepresentativeKirsty Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Planning Institute of Australia

Board MemberGraham Catt, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Veterinary Association

Board MemberBrett Jeffery, Sales and Marketing Manager, Events & Venues Rotorua

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Following are the AuSAE Board of Directors effective following the April 2015 AGM. We welcome new board members Lauretta Stace and Chris McGeown.

2015-2016 Board of Directors

President / New Zealand RepresentativeNick Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Building Officials Institute of New Zealand

Vice President / Board MemberGraham Catt, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Veterinary Association

NSW/ACT RepresentativeLauretta Stace, Chief Executive Officer, Fitness Australia

QLD/NT RepresentativeMichelle Trute, Chief Executive Officer, Diabetes Australia - Queensland

VIC/TAS RepresentativeRachel Drummond, Marketing Officer, Rural Health Workforce Australia

WA/SA RepresentativeKirsty Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Planning Institute of Australia

Board MemberBelinda Moore, Director, Strategic Membership Solutions

Board MemberChris McGeown, Chief Operating Officer, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

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In 2014 AuSAE turned 60. In 2013-2014 AuSAE experienced a period of unparalleled growth reaching significant milestones including the largest membership peak this decade, number of corporate partners and supporters, events run in one year across Australasia, and the largest staff team in over a decade with now 6 dedicated AuSAE staff serving our membership base. Let’s take a look at the AuSAE journey over 60 years.

60 years in review

The Secretaries Club was founded in

Victoria during a conference held at the Australian Administrative Staff College. The foundation membership consisted of 25 members. AuSAE was originally called The Secretaries Club after the organisation in the UK that was established in 1933 (and is now known as the Institute of Association Management).

1954

Membership to The Secretaries

Club grew steadily when the rules were changed to allow other executives to join, as well as a corporate supplier membership. In fact The Secretaries Club financial membership reached over 800 in the late 1960’s.

1960

The Secretaries Club rebranded to become

the Society of Association Executives (AuSAE).

1961

New South Wales Society of

Association Executives was formed.

1967

Western Australia

Society of Association Executives was formed.

1969

The National body was established.

1985

A national constitution was

adopted.

1991

Queensland Society of Association

Executives was formed.

1984

The New Zealand

Society of Association Executives was founded in Auckland. The Australian Society of Association Executives hosted the 3rd World Congress of Societies of Association Executives in Sydney.

1993

AuSAE registered under

Companies’ Law. Establishment of a Masters in Association Management at a leading University, and two residential courses in association management at a leading business college.

1994

In the mid 90’s, six divisions and a National

body were established, with professional staff secretariat offices at a national and State level.

1995

In 2015 AuSAE finalised

negotiations to acquire the operations of from Strategic Membership Solutions enabling them to the secretariat operations in house. As part of these Belinda Moore resigned as CEO and joined the Board.

2015

The New Zealand Society

of Association Executives rebranded to Associations New Zealand Incorporated (ANZi) with a strategy to provide services to all levels of a NFP organisation from board member to new employee recruits.

2004

MOU with CSAE and AuSAE

gives AuSAE the Certified Association Executive Accreditation to offer to members.

2006

January 2009, when

PAMS was appointed. PAMS (Professional Association Management Services Pty Ltd) is an Association Management company, based in Melbourne, managing around 20 NFPs.

2009

The Australian Society of

Association Executives merged with Associations New Zealand to become the Australasian Society of Association Executives.

2011

In October 2012 Strategic

Membership Solutions became the secretariat of AuSAE and began an ambitious transition program. As this program was funded by SMS and run entirely at their financial risk the operations of the association were run separately to the association.

2012

By the end of 2014 AuSAE

has undergone a period of unparalleled growth reaching significant milestones including: largest membership peak this decade with over 800 financial members and a community exceeding 11,000 executives. a successful partnership program,100 events run in one year anda staff team of six.

2014

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I am always being asked is how I came to be both CEO of AuSAE in addition to my role as with Strategic Membership Solutions. In this, my last CEO report as AuSAE CEO, I would like to take the opportunity to share this story with you.

My very first consultancy role came from a 15 minute speaking opportunity at an AuSAE conference in the 90s. I was working in an association at the time and had developed a model for recruiting and retaining members that had proven highly successful. I was offered the opportunity to speak at the conference and the rest, as they say, is history.

At that time the AuSAE conferences and other events were one of the few opportunities to engage with other sector professionals and I really enjoyed them. The personal connections I made during that time greatly supported me throughout my career.

From the early 2000s AuSAE entered a period of decline. Merger discussions between the Australian and New Zealand were the joint boards first steps to turn the organisation(s) around. The new AuSAE Board was also looking for stronger management, member commitment, and member growth. It was about this time I was also having thoughts about how the value proposition for AuSAE could return to its former glory days. So in 2012 my husband Julian Moore and I approached the Board with a somewhat unusual proposal. Both parties were eager to see AuSAE regain its previous preeminent position within the sector. SMS then set about a plan to grow AuSAE.

To provide AuSAE with the security and resources required to enable quick growth, we agreed to assume the full financial risk for the turnaround and underwrote the entire process from the SMS reserves. All costs, including staff, office furniture, events, and other on-costs became the full financial responsibility of SMS. For expediency, all AuSAE expenses and income were channelled through

CEO’s ReportSMS. This turnaround process involved a number of different strategies including:

• Securing high value income sources – Through implementing an annual partnership structure that provided industry exclusivity at a higher price AuSAE was able to develop a compelling sponsor value proposition. This “closed door” approach to managing industry suppliers was a critical success factor in the initial stages of the turnaround.

• Creating a quality marketing database – SMS utilised its own personal contacts to quickly grow AuSAE’s community to over 10,000 individuals operating within the Australasian sector.

• Creating a baseline of activity in key locations – Engagement is a critical element of member recruitment and retention. A lot of effort has been put into creating a baseline of activity that can be further built on and refined. This was part of a strategy that sought to start to reposition the association with stakeholders as a facilitator of networking opportunities for senior level executives from the sector.

• Creating a “Community” rather than a “Marketplace” – Other associations have allowed themselves to become a marketplace that is swamped with suppliers. This quickly alienates existing and potential members and leads to rapid membership decline. Strategies were implemented to focus on building member communities – as these are much more difficult for others to compete against.

We were pleased to see the turnaround program take off. During 2013 AuSAE grew from 135 to 508 members. This represented a 376% increase in membership. Now, in April 2015, we have just

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finished the renewal process and at 876 financial members. During 2013 SMS saw AuSAE related income reach just under $470,000. These funds were reinvested into growth. In 2014 just over $650,000 in income was receipted. During 2015 we are already on track for the turnover of AuSAE to exceed $1,000,000.

The success of this turnaround program was due to a combination of factors. At a strategic level, it was exceedingly helpful that the AuSAE Board were willing to work with SMS to find a pathway through previously untested waters. The rapid growth rate has changed the landscape several times and there has been a lot of trust required on both sides to make it work. Without the ongoing flexibility of everyone in the process the turnaround could not have been successful.

At an operational level, the turnaround would have been nowhere near as successful without the support of one of the most amazing staff teams I have ever had the good fortune to work with. I cannot thank my team enough for the amazing level of dedication and commitment they have to AuSAE.

There were a couple of things I didn’t count on happening during this journey. AuSAE was supposed to be an interesting side project to my “real” job at SMS. But the rapid turnaround meant quite a significant workload for both myself and Julian. Two full time jobs combined with a variety of volunteer commitments made life somewhat impossibly full. Then, in April 2014, the arrival of my second child made things beyond crazy. Short of squeezing in another week between Monday and Tuesday, I could not give all my commitments the full time and attention they all deserved.

It was also becoming increasingly apparent that the current arrangements could not continue indefinitely. As long as AuSAE was being managed by SMS it lacked the ability to fully realise its destiny as the peak society of association leaders in Australasia. So the decision was made that, from May 11, 2015, SMS will pass full control and ownership of the operations (including assets and staff) to AuSAE.

At that time I will hand also finish my tenure as CEO and pass over the reins to someone with the time available to continue to realise the very bright future before AuSAE.

I won’t be disappearing though! After my tenure as CEO is complete I will be co-opted to the Board. This gives me the ability to continue making an active contribution from a governance level to an organisation I love.

Thank you to all those reading this report. None of this would have happened without those of you who have joined as a member, renewed, attended events, and come along for the ride so far. It was your support that has helped put AuSAE back where it belongs. Thank you. Your support has been greatly appreciated.

Warm regards,

Belinda MooreChief Executive OfficerAustralasian Society of Association Executives

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2014 saw AuSAE build the foundations for growth with a period of significant strategic positioning for AuSAE with the implementation of key elements of the strategic plan 2014-2016.

Our member community has continued to grow, we opened our New Zealand office and the AuSAE team ran over 100 events to support our not-for-profit professional members including two Leadership Symposiums in Sydney, Australia and Rotorua, New Zealand. Other noteworthy 2014 events included the AuSAE workshop, networking and executive briefing series held in 6 locations across Australia and 2 regions in New Zealand. These face-to-face opportunities allow our members and the wider not-for-profit community to connect, share workplace challenges and gain insights shared from special guest speakers.

Ensure the member experience reflects the AuSAE vision Member Services

AuSAE Advantage AuSAE Advantage is AuSAE’s secure member online portal providing support in the form of templates, research reports, short professional development videos, webinars, and exclusive discounts on services not-for-profit organisations need including insurance, technology, office supplies, legal assistance, accountancy, governance and more.

New/Renewing Member Kits In 2014 AuSAE began sending member kits to all new and renewing members. The purpose of these kits is to provide members with a printed overview of AuSAE’s 2015 services as well as a record of their membership join and expiry date. We hope this will

2014 Year in Reviewserve as a reminder for members joining mid-year that AuSAE pro-ratas our membership. Another benefit is now AuSAE organisational members have a record of who is linked to the membership and how many

Develop strong member communities

AuSAE Assist In October 2015, the AuSAE team put strong processes in place to assist members looking to solve organisational challenges. Through communication with AuSAE member topic experts via our database and with sector partners, the AuSAE team endeavour tofind the resource or answer an individual is looking for. With such a wealth of talented professionals in the not-for-profit sector that the AuSAE team can reach, we are now promoting this as a member benefit and it is already very popular with a record number of January 2015 email and phone call enquiries.

AuSAE Online Launched in July 2014, ‘AuSAE Online’ allows members to connect with peers, share knowledge and resources, seek information and participate in discussions with like-minded individuals regardless of their location of residence. The AuSAE Communications Coordinator drives engagement and ensures all queries receive a response within 3 working days (this often involves contacting other members to assist the individual with the query). We have received very favourable feedback from those assisted through this community.

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New Zealand OfficeIn June, AuSAE announced the appointment of Brett Jeffery as General Manager New Zealand. Brett Jeffery is a long term AuSAE member and has served on the AuSAE board for the past five years. The appointment reaffirmed AuSAE’s commitment to strengthening the New Zealand and Australian Not-for-profit sector by providing localised networking and professional development opportunities for all not-for-profit leaders.

Position AuSAE for strong future growth

During 2014 we developed considered policies, procedures and documentation to ensure the association is governed and operated in the most “best practice” manner possible. This process is still ongoing but to date we have implemented very strong operational processes and a Board Governance manual.

Enhance the profile and credibility of AuSAE

AuSAE TV In late 2014, AuSAE meet with partner Redback Conferencing to discuss launching a very special program for not-for-profit executives in 2015. Launched in February 2015, AuSAE TV is a collection of pre-recorded webcast and on-demand webinar interviews on topics highly relevant to AuSAE’s not-for-profit professional members. A new video is released weekly via AuSAE’s newsletter AuSAE Insider and then stored online on the official AuSAE TV platform hosted by Redback Conferencing. The objective of AuSAE TV is to enable AuSAE members to gain valuable insights from sector leaders willing to share their real life experiences in members own time (on-demand viewing) and offers no location barriers. These shared insights, both lessons learnt

and successes, just may be the key to advancing a members career or setting an individual on the path to achieve their organisations vision.

AuSAE Insider CommunicationIn late 2014, the AuSAE team reviewed our communications structure with the view to re-focus our communication efforts. The result was ‘AuSAE Insider’, launched in February 2015. The decision was made to create Insider due to the growing quantity of information AuSAE wanted to share with our members, the need to consolidate commuications and increase perceived membership value. AuSAE Insider features: Sector and AuSAE News, Upcoming Events, Resources, Partner Showcase and further links to AuSAE Assist, AuSAE Online and the AuSAE Jobs Board.

Social MediaAuSAE has a strong social media presence on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. We utilise each platform differently, based on the different audiences participating in these channels. AuSAE has (as at April 2015) 1,184 Twitter followers, 149 likes on our Facebook page, 154 followers on LinkedIn and 162 members on the AuSAE LinkedIn Group.

WebsiteRelaunched in May 2014, the AuSAE website serves various purposes to our audience. It is the organisations face, illustrating who we are and what we do to. It is a hub for members to access content and resources only available to current financial members. It serves as place where current news, events and job/career information is hosted and displayed for visitors to access. Potential members can access more information about AUSAE membership and join and pay through the website portal.

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Networking Lunch Series AuSAE’s Networking Lunch series continues in 2015 following two strong years. This series has proven valuable for member prospecting, current member satisfaction and is also an Annual Partner benefit offering the opportunity for our partners to meet not-for-profit professionals.

Workshop Series AuSAE workshops run in 2014 were well received, high income providers for the society and resulted in a number of new members joining to access the highly discounted member registration rates. Many of the topics planned were requested by members and there is a need for practical education in key areas. This is a great way to provide training that enables members to achieve tangible operational outcomes.

Executive Briefings AuSAE Briefings were introduced in 2014 to better serve our members need for discussion based session and peer to peer professional development. Several briefing series were also run to service AuSAE’s annual partners who had educational content to share, in turn benefiting the members who attended.

Executive Circles In 2015 AuSAE members have volunteered to run monthly member gatherings in Auckland, Wellington, Hobart and Brisbane. This event type involves a minimal staff commitment, no funding and our members are responding favourably to the event type with numbers growing month to month.

2014 AuSAE Face to Face Events by Location

Brisbane 12

Hobart 9

Perth 6

Rotorua 2

Auckland 3

Wellington 7

Sydney 11

Melbourne 10

Canberra 6Adelaide 7

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Associations Matter StudySurvey Matters conducted a research project last year into professional associations and AuSAE took part. AuSAE obtained the results specific to our organisation which were benchmarked against the other participating professional associations. It was pleasing to see AuSAE had improved significantly from the previous time of participating two years ago. Following include some of the survey results highlights.

• 86% of members are satisfied with AuSAE’s performance in keeping them up to date with information and development in the profession. This is an important function of associations with 97% of members rating this function as important or critical.

• 80% of members agree they are treated as a valued member of the association.

• Finally, 87% of members are satisfied or extremely satisfied with their membership. This compares to 73% in the Study overall.

Survey Matters have embarked on a unique series of research programs to deliver association’s benchmark data about the opinions, preferences and motivations of their members. This research is the first of its kind in Australasia to seek feedback from members across the entire association and non-profit sector, and AuSAE is proud to be part of these landmark studies.

Leadership Symposiums In 2014, our Leadership Symposiums in Sydney, Australia and Rotorua, New Zealand continued to provide members and the wider AuSAE community with the opportunity to learn from and network with other leaders in the not-for-profit sector. Both events in 2014 were highly successful at increasing membership, providing educational and networking opportunities for members, as well as providing value for our annual and event partners. Delegate feedback was overwhelming positive with the majority of respondents rating the range of topics, content relevance, venue/location, networking opportunities and value for money as good or excellent (see figures below). In 2015 the Australian event has been re-branded to the AuSAE Conference and Exhibition (ACE). After significant feedback from members it was decided to run the event in June and add an exhibition component.

Membership Membership of AuSAE has grown steadily in this turnaround phase. AuSAE membership is concentrated in the Industry Association/Trade Body and Professional Association sector with a strong showing for public benefit entities (such as charities and social service organisations). These three segments are all currently growing strongly.

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Belinda Moore, Chief Executive Officer Belinda is Australasia’s foremost membership specialist and has assisted thousands of not-for-profit organisations with their membership challenges. She brings over 15 years experience in the not-for-profit sector to this role. In addition to her role with AuSAE, is currently the Managing Director of Strategic Membership Solutions, a board member of Diabetes Australia - Queensland, the online communities coordinator for the Mackenzie Neighbourhood Watch and the convener of the Mackenzie Mum’s Playgroup.

Toni Brearley, Deputy Chief Executive Officer With 10 years experience in the not for profit sector, Toni brings a depth of skills and experience to the AuSAE team. Having held senior positions in sector peak bodies and community service organisations, Toni has particular expertise in stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications and policy development. With previous commercial experience in sales and business development, coupled with a passion for people, Toni has developed a unique understanding of both the challenges and rewards of the not for profit sector.

Brett Jeffery, General Manager New ZealandBrett Jeffery is a long term AuSAE member and has served on the AuSAE board for the past five years. Brett has had over twenty years’ experience working alongside association and other non-profits in his numerous New Zealand tourism and hospitality roles, including most recently Sales and Marketing Manager at Rotorua Events and Venues. Brett is passionate about ensuring not-for-profit leaders receive opportunities to network and further their careers.

Kimberley Miller, General Manager AustraliaKim has been involved with the not-for-profit Australasian Society of Association Executives’ successful turnaround since February 2013. Kim has been instrumental in this organisational transformation that today vaunts a quadrupled membership community, national events program, national team and annual turnover. Over the past eight years’ within both the private and not-for-profit sectors, Kim has demonstrated a perceptiveness for identifying strategic business opportunities that drive organisational growth. Kim is currently supporting her industry experience, completing a Griffith University Masters of Business Administration.

Louise Stokes, Communications CoordinatorLouise has been working at AuSAE since September 2013. She is an experienced Social Media, Communications, Membership and Marketing professional with over 4 years’ experience in the Australian not-for-profit sector particularly in the area of peak bodies. Louise holds a Bachelor of Mass Communications from Queensland University of Technology majoring in Public Relations and Media & Communications.

Simone Bull, Organisational Support OfficerA dedicated and experienced administrator with over 10 years in national head office settings for both public and private sectors, Simone has honed the exacting skills essential for maintaining database integrity and providing quality client services. Cultivating an “all-rounder” approach and a responsive disposition, Simone has readily adapted to a broad spectrum of responsibilities and projects including: website launch and maintenance, membership services, user acceptance testing, data management and promotional coordination.

Judith Hocking, Membership OfficerJudith joined the AuSAE team in January 2015. She has extensive experience in working for various corporate and not for profit organisations. Judith has also managed her own business and therefore understands the importance of building customer loyalty. Judith’s skills specialise in creating and maintaining customer relationships and developing member satisfaction.

2014-2015 Staff

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The AuSAE Board of Directors may elect a person as a Honorary Life Member who, in its opinion, has rendered distinguished service to the Society. All nominations will be reviewed and assessed by the AuSAE Board of Directors. The AuSAE Board of Directors will consider all nominations for life membership usually at the first Board meeting in the calendar year. Life members of the Society are entitled to use the post-nominal SAE (Life Member). Life members who are Fellows of the Society are entitled to use the post-nominal FSAE (Life Member). Life Members retain all of their membership rights and privileges, have full voting rights and may serve on the Board of Directors. Life members are not required to pay an annual membership fee. AuSAE current Life Members

Adrian Hart FSAE, Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Queensland

Barrie Cooper FSAE, The Cooper Group

Bill Freeman, Retired

Chris Davis, Retired

Cliff Dodds, Retired

John Peacock FSAE, NFP Analysts Pty Ltd

Kate Hartwig, Kate Hartwig Consulting

Leisa Donlan FSAE, Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia

Mark Franklin, Ethnic Communities Council NSW

Max Farley, Retired

Roy Adam FSAE, Nazareth Village

Simon Pryor FSAE, Mathematical Association of Victoria

Steve Bowman, Conscious Governance

AuSAE Life Members

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Adrian Hart FSAE, Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Queensland

Alan Marshall FSAE, Retired

Alison Carmichael FSAE, Institute of Foresters

Andrew Higginson FSAE, HGH Consultants Pty Ltd

Barrie Cooper FSAE, The Cooper Group

Brett Wright FSAE, Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland

Bryan Nye FSAE, Australasian Railway Association

Caroline Hong FSAE

Charles Hardy FSAE, Community Management Solutions

Christine Brill FSAE, Australian Medical Association (ACT)

Cliff Dodds FSAE

David Hocking FSAE, Spatial Industries Business Association

Frank Bruhn FSAE, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering Ltd

Graham Bradshaw FSAE, Retail Cycle Traders Australia

Ian Booth FSAE

Jack de Lange FSAE, Spatial Industries Business Association

John Collyns FSAE, Retirement Villages Association NZ

John Peacock FSAE, NFP Analysts Pty Ltd

Jon Bisset FSAE, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

Joseph Chakman FSAE , Optometrists Association Australia

Julian Ledger FSAE, YHA Ltd

AuSAE Fellows

Julie O’Donovan FSAE, Diabetes Australia - Qld

Julie Young FSAE, The Institute of Internal Auditors - Australia

Les Marshall FSAE, WA Master Ladies Hairdresser Association

Leisa Donlan FSAE, Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia

Linda Bennison FSAE, Australian Society of Soil Science Inc

Mark Franklin FSAE, Ethic Communities Council

Megan Lavender FSAE, Australian Lawyers Alliance

Michael Anderson FSAE, Canadian Society of Association Executives

Michael Edwards FSAE, Nepean Division of General Practice Inc

Michelle Blicavs FSAE, IAP2 Australasia

Michelle Trute FSAE, Diabetes Australia - Qld

Monica Holmes FSAE, WA Achievement Association Inc

Nick Koerbin FSAE, Association Executive Services Inc

Nick Hill FSAE, Building Officials Institute of New Zealand

Noela L’Estrange FSAE, Queensland Law Society

Peter Fitzpatrick AM JP FSAE, Crusader Management Group Limited

Richard Gerner FSAE, Professional Association Management Services

Richard Stokes FSAE, Australian Boarding Schools Association

Rosemary Scott AFSAE

Roy Adam FSAE, Nazareth Village

Simon Pryor FSAE, Mathematical Association of Victoria

Tony Steven FSAE, Australian Medical Association (TAS)

Following is a list of AuSAE financial members who have attained Fellow and Associate Fellow Status with the Australasian Society of Association Executives through demonstrating their experience and commitment to the profession:

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AuSAE has a significant level of partnership support from valued sponsors throughout Australia and New Zealand. We would like to acknowledge the generous support of the following current AuSAE Partners and ask that you consider them when making your next purchasing decision.

AuSAE Partners

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Principal Partner

Australian Partners

New Zealand Partners

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