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Association CEO Retreat Geelong

Date: Thursday, 6 October 2022 - Friday, 7 October 2022
Venue: Novotel Geelong, Victoria

Following the success of the inaugural CEO Retreat in NSW, Associations Forum is pleased to bring this exclusive event to Geelong, Victoria.Set in picturesque Geelong, Victoria, the retreat is a unique opportunity for CEOs to interact with industry colleagues in a collegiate environment, share knowledge, case studies and learn from experience. This highly interactive style meeting including discussions with CEOs, EOs, EDs, and GMs from professional associations, industry groups, special cause groups…

Common Governance Issues in Not for Profits (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Kathy Nguyen, Senior Lawyer, Governology and Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Members expect, and the contemporary regulatory environment requires, good governance of associations.

Communications Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Online

The Communications Special Interest Group (SIG) is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

Membership Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Online

The Membership Special Interest Group (SIG) is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

Why Good Constitutions Make a Positive Difference to Associations (Webinar)

Date: Thursday, 20 October 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Claire Hewat, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum and Kathy Nguyen, Senior Lawyer, Governology

The foundation of good governance relies on the constitution. Significantly, they specify the mission of the association, define who the members are and the process by which the organisation is run and elects its leadership. A good constitution is paramount to successful outcomes for an association.

Accelerating Association Growth With Hybrid Events: 5 Key Strategies

Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Belinda Pannunzio and Blake Willox, Business Development Managers, Joyn

Learn how going hybrid can help accelerate the growth of your association.

NSW CEO Lunch: Taking your members to the world!

Date: Thursday, 27 October 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEDT
Venue: The Royal Exchange of Sydney, No. 1 Gresham Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Presenter: Christine Gibbs Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Austmine

Join us for our exclusive NSW CEO Lunch in partnership with Cairns Convention Centre.

QLD Association Lunch: It Won't Happen To Me

Date: Friday, 28 October 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank QLD 4101 Presenter: Emma Hossack, Chief Executive Officer, Medical Software Industry Association and Carmen Jenkinson, Corporate Services Manager, Exercise & Sports Science Australia

Most associations hold sensitive information (members, partners, corporates, suppliers or employees) and therefore could be liable for a data breach. Most organisations believe that data breaches won't happen to them, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.

Being an Effective Chair (Webinar)

Date: Thursday, 3 November 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Michael Bell and Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisors, Associations Forum

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a Chair is important in ensuring the effective operation of the Board and governance within an association.

How to Choose Your Next CRM?

Date: Tuesday, 8 November 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am AEDT
Presenter: Tammy Ven Dange, Strategic Advisor, Roundbox Consulting

How do you pick just one with hundreds of solutions on the market? Is your Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) still meeting your needs? In this webinar, Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting will help answer your big questions about one of the most essential systems in your Association, including: • Is it time for a new CRM?• Should you upgrade the existing one or choose another vendor?• What criteria should you consider?• Is it necessary to use a formal RFT process to make a competitive…

Association Awards Dinner 2022

Date: Tuesday, 8 November 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000

You are invited to our exclusive Association Awards Dinner where we will be honouring finalists and recipients of this year's Association Awards™ & Associations Hall of Fame™. The Association Awardsᵀᴹ recognise excellence and accomplishment by associations and outstanding individuals. Join us for Associations Forum's exclusive Association Awards Dinner to celebrate the success of our sector. Please feel free to extend this invitation to any of your staff or Board members. Member and Non-Member…

SA Member Meeting: Are hybrid conferences necessary and viable as part of our post-Covid future?

Date: Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Sheffield Shield Room, Adelaide Oval Presenter: John Maroney, Chief Executive Officer, Self Managed Super Fund Association

Join us for our exclusive SA Association Member Meeting in partnership with Adelaide Oval.

Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships: The Board and CEOs (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Online Presenter: Michael Bell and Claire Hewat, Associations Advisors, Associations Forum

Clearly defining the roles, responsibilities and relationship between the Board and CEO is essential in ensuring an effective and efficient association.

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