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Membership Special Interest Group (SIG)

Date: Wednesday, 4 August 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Topic: Membership strategy in associations

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

Communications Special Interest Group (SIG)

Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Topic: Communicating effectively with your members

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

Membership Recruitment, Retention and Engagement Workshop (Online)

Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Presenter: Kelly Chan, Operations Manager, Associations Forum, John Peacock, Chief Executive Officer, Associations Forum

This workshop will examine why members are so important to the vitality of an association and strategies on how to recruit, retain, serve and keep members satisfied with your association. Register for this workshop to ensure your association is making the most of opportunities regarding membership.Topics include: Membership fundamentals and why members matter Retaining and engaging with current members Growing membership with recruitment and sales Providing and improving membership services Member…

Board Roles and Responsibilities Workshop (Online)

Date: Monday, 11 October 2021
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Presenter: Kathy Nguyen, Manager - Client Services, Associations Forum

Undertaking the role of Director or Councillor within an association Board is a considerable yet manageable responsibility. This workshop will look at the legal framework for associations under the Corporations Act, state and territory Associations Act and the ACNC Act, Board roles and responsibilities under the common law and statute, plus best practice on the role of being a director. This will be a practical session based on extensive experience of association governance. Questions are welcome…

WA Association Meeting: Managing your membership processes

Date: Monday, 11 October 2021
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth Topic: Managing your membership processes Presenter: Kelly Chan, Operations Manager, Associations Forum

Members play vital roles in associations, from voting stakeholders and paying customers to keen volunteers. It is thus imperative that member-based organisations have clear and effective strategies on how to recruit, retain, serve and keep members satisfied. Join us in person to discuss membership strategies and processes from recruitment to renewal to ensure the continuing growth of your association’s membership. Registrations: Free and exclusive to not-for-profit associations ABOUT…

Company Secretary Workshop - How to take effective minutes (Online)

Date: Tuesday, 26 October 2021
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Presenter: Anshul Aggarwal FGIA FCG, Manager - Client Services, Associations Forum & Stephen Patterson FCPA FGIA GAICD, Manager - Client Services, Associations Forum

This workshop will provide practical tips on taking and writing minutes for Board meetings and general meetings; and the role of the company secretary in regards to taking minutes. Some points of discussion will include: defining what minutes are what obligations there are regarding minutes what needs to be included and what should not be included in minutes the style and language to use for minutes what the best practice is for drafting, signing and keeping minutes Please note the time…

Associations Forum National Conference 2021

Date: Monday, 22 November 2021 - Tuesday, 23 November 2021
Venue: CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, Melbourne

Join us at the 16th Annual Associations Forum National Conference where hundreds of senior executives, Board members, and experts in their field will meet to lead discussions on the key issues affecting the associations, charities and not-for-profit sector.

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