CSAE Future of Associations Symposium
Featuring Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter: "Emotional Intelligence as a Super Power for Leadership"  (5 CAE Credits) 

Friday, April 19, 2024
8 am - 2 pm

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9901 W 50th Ave.    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(North of I70 and Kipling Street.)

Join us for our third Future of Associations Symposium when we delve in to the complex arena of how to navigate associations forward in a world with an accelerating pace, multiple technological changes, multi-generational workforces, innovations that need to be harnessed, and while managing with careful budgets and a 24/7 focus on member value.

This Symposium will provide you with guidance on how to integrate emotional intelligence so we learn how to make connections, how to ask questions (instead of jump to assumptions), how to create collaboration, and most importantly, guide associations and teams to an unknown future with simplification, strategy, planning, insight and "AAHA" moments.  We are honored to have Stevie Dawn Carter, PhD, as our featured national speaker, alongside an engaging Association CEO panel and case studies so you can garner insight, examples, best practices, and much more!  And, if you are a CAE, you will earn 5 credits for this half-day Symposium.

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Registration
$95 for CSAE Members
$145 for Non-Members
Includes light breakfast and lunch buffet.  Please indicate any food preferences on the registration form.

Featured National Speaker
Stevie Dawn Carter, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Empathix.

Stevie is s a 5-time business owner, nationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and a passionate advocate for emotional intelligence.  She is known nationally for her prowess in emotional intelligence, leadership, communications, and in guiding leaders toward personal success for themselves and their teams.  

• She is a passionate advocate for emotional intelligence, seamlessly blending academic expertise with her dynamic speaking and training efforts.
• With a Master’s in Sociology and a Doctorate in Leadership, Stevie's journey into the world of emotional intelligence was driven by a deep-rooted commitment to understanding the intricacies of human dynamics and group interactions.
• Her academic pursuits laid the foundation for a career dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations.
• Throughout her career, Stevie has left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, offering engaging and insightful presentations that draw from her years of academic study as well as varied work experience.
• Stevie's dynamic approach to speaking and training has made her a sought-after authority in the field, engaging audiences with her relatable stories and humor. In an ever-changing world, Stevie Dawn Carter's work continues to inspire and transform, guiding individuals and organizations toward greater emotional intelligence and success.

Agenda:
7:30 - 8 am       
Registration, Light Breakfast and Networking

8 – 8:45               
Panel Discussion with Association CEOs/Executive Directors:

• Susan Franceschi, Chief Membership Officer, American Water Works Association
• Kim Gill, President, Civica Management and Board President, CSAE
• Garth Jordan, President/CEO, American Animal Hospital Association
• Kim Sporrer, Executive Director, Colorado Women's Bar Association
• Mark Williams, Executive Vice President, Apartment Association of Metro Denver

9 - 9:45               
Featured National Speaker: Stevie Dawn Carter, PhD:  “Emotional Intelligence as a Super Power for Leadership”

As associations grow and change, it is becoming even more critical that we focus on building strong relationships to connect and support each other. As our generations and industries become more diverse, empathy and understanding must be at the forefront of our conversations and communications. During this presentation, we will discuss the importance of connection, the problem with too much empathy, and how to utilize EI with technology. We will also discuss the upcoming obstacles that associations will face in terms of recruitment and engagement, and how associations will need to adapt to changing times.

More From Dr. Carter:     www.empathix.net    Always be the Shark

10 – 10:45 and 11 - 11:45
Garth Jordan, CEO, American Animal Hospital Association

Garth is back this year with a double-album (two-part) session, to explore the power of simplicity, generally, and its specific effects on business, including one association's strategy.  Along the way:

• Find out the true origin story of Las Vegas;
• Learn about applying human-centered design in your association; 
• Discover the difference between strategy and strategic planning;
• Watch a CEO Avatar come to life from a pool of 1's and 0's;
• Explore a new product idea that your association could launch; and
• Challenge your leadership concept of what any given association is - versus what it could become.  

If you've ever thought that the generic association model might be a little stale and in need of a new design, you can't miss seeing it being redesigned in real-time by Garth Jordan at the American Animal Hospital Association.  

12 – 12:45          
Lunch and Informal Table Discussions with Stevie Dawn Carter, Susan Franceschi, Kim Gill, Garth Jordan, Kim Sporrer, and Mark Williams

1 – 1:45              
Susan Franceschi, CMO, American Water Works Association Case Study:  Water 2050 - How to Create a VERY Forward-Thinking Vision for Members (No Matter the Size of Your Association)

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Panelists and Speakers:
Susan Franceschi, Chief Membership Officer, American Water Works Association
Susan has been with AWWA for more than 16 years, leading the organization in a multiple of initiatives. The American Water Works Association is an international, nonprofit, scientific and educational society dedicated to providing total water solutions assuring the effective management of water. Founded in 1881, the Association is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world. Our membership includes more than 4,300 utilities that supply roughly 80 percent of the nation’s drinking water and treat almost half of the nation’s wastewater. Our 51,000 total members represent the full spectrum of the water community: public water and wastewater systems, environmental advocates, scientists, academicians, and others who hold a genuine interest in water, our most important resource. 

AWWA also takes great pride in helping establish three preeminent organizations dedicated to safe water, the Water Research Foundation in 1966, Water For People in 1991 and Water Equation in 2015. AWWA unites the diverse water community to advance public health, safety, the economy, the water workforce and the environment.

Kim Gill, President, Civica Management
In her current role as President of Civica Management, Kim leads and oversees all aspects of the company’s operations, working closely with her team to implement growth strategies, streamline processes, and maximize performance.  With nearly 25 years of experience, Kim previously worked as U.S. Director of Marketing for Simpro Software, responsible for developing U.S. marketing and communication activities. Prior to that, she worked with various state and national associations in positions of executive management, communications, marketing, and membership. She also has and continues to serve as Executive Director for associations and has served as President of CSAE's Board of Directors since July of 2023. 

With nearly 20 association clients, Civica Associations, Conferences & Exhibitions provides many services on behalf of our nonprofit association clients. Often, we serve as the headquarters and provide all staff under multi-year contracts. We also can support your existing headquarters staff on things like back-office tasks and special projects.  Civica is a leader among AMCs nationally in the adoption of technology and social media, and is nationally known for their work across industries.

Garth Jordan, CEO, American Animal Hospital Association
With more than 4500 vet hospitals, 900 standards and a staff of more than 60, AAHA is focused to "Simplify the journey toward excellence for veterinary practices."  Garth has been with AAHA since 2020, and has transformed the organization using "Just Cause" and strategy via human-centered design principles,  Designed and created Veterinary Visionaries, a 60+ organization consortium, Launched AAHA Benchmark+, modeled after human health data analytics products and much more.  His previous roles include CSO, Healthcare Financial Management Association; CEO, RevvCrew; COO and CFO of Medical Group Management Association; CEO of Educause and more healthcare-related leadership positions.

Garth was a featured speaker about human-centered design principles for our 2023 Spring Future of Association Symposium, and was one of the highest rated speakers for CSAE in 2023, so we are delighted he returns to "connect the dots" further for associations of all sizes and types, and to share his recent national case study, "Stay, Please!"

Kim Sporrer, Executive Director, Colorado Women's Bar Association
Kim has served as the leader of the CWBA for nearly 10 years, where she and her team have transfomed to become the largest diversity bar association in Colorado and one of the biggest and most influential women’s bar associations in the country.  The CWBA even has its own lobbyist to promote the rights of women and children in Colorado.

The CWBA’s mission has remained the same since its inception in 1978: to promote women in the legal profession and the interests of women generally.  The vision of the CWBA's founders has resulted in decades of work promoting gender equality in the legal profession, preserving history, influencing legislation related to women and children, mentoring, granting scholarships for women law students through the CWBA Foundation,  fighting discrimination, influencing the selection of judges, and providing training and education. 

Mark Williams, Executive Vice President, Apartment Association of Metro Denver
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver is the 6th largest apartment association in the country, supporting over 250,000 apartment homes and 2,300 member companies. The mission of AAMD is to enhance member and association prosperity and professional growth through legislative representation, educational advancement, information, and networking opportunities.  Earlier this year, AAMD achieved 2 massive milestones: 3,000 Members and 300,000 Apartmemore than 25 years with AAMDnt Units - 16 months early, and this is just one of the many milestone successes under Mark's more than 25 years of leadership with AAMD. 

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About Our Host, the Construction Industry Training Council
We pride ourselves in filling the existing skills gap in construction in Colorado. The demand for skilled workers in the construction industry is high and we know that the talent is out there just waiting and willing to work for a good living and a great career. We work hard to assist apprentices in enriching their lives with a real career in construction and work hard at helping the construction contractors in continuously building and cultivating a top-rate/well trained workforce that positively impacts their bottom-line. CITC is a win-win for everyone involved.  www.citcinc.org

 

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