"NYSAE provides an excellent environment to learn new legislation impacting the association community, an opportunity to share information, and to hone leadership skills."
Mary Jane Eimer, CAE, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
NYSAE COMMITTEES
The Board of Directors, led by the Chair and executive committee, are responsible for directing the organization, its finances and resources. All committees report up to a board liaison.
The Awards Committee develops categories and criteria for the Synergy Awards. The committee actively identifies qualified applicants and seeks nominations for all awards. The Awards Committee evaluates all nominees and makes honoree recommendations to the NYSAE Board of Directors. (Meets 3-4 times per year.)
Executive Women in Nonprofits
An exclusive support network of high-level women leaders and decision makers from associations and not-for-profits around the NY metropolitan area. EWIN is for networking, fostering dialogue, discussion and debate around critical business issues, sharing high-level interests, practices, operations and trends. The forum meets 2-3 times a year, EWIN is a valuable platform and targeted program for all women leaders.
Determines the educational needs of members and potential members and provides opportunities to address those needs. The committee, which includes the chairpersons of the Professional Development, Technology and CAE Career Enrichment Committees, is responsible for determining the vision for educational efforts, providing oversight of allied committees in program design and implementation and identifying and addressing any shortcomings in educational efforts. (Meets 6-8 times per year)
Advises and counsels the NYSAE Board of Directors and staff on plans for the annual Meet NY. Reviews and makes recommendations on all arrangements, including program, promotion, message, and theme. Develops recommendations and procedures directed toward member participation improving exhibit segment of program and assists in selling exhibit space. Works closely with the Vice President of Meetings & Conferences and Staff on all aspects. (Meets 4 times per year.)
Steadily increases the membership of NYSAE with an emphasis on expanding participation of association executives, managers and CEOs and staff in not-for-profit organizations. Attracts and retains a membership with emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Assures that all members feel welcome. (Meets 4-6 times per year.)