Committees 2023

GSAE volunteers truly do the work of the organization. We understand your time is valuable, and we strive to make volunteer service convenient and rewarding. From welcoming new members to helping experienced ones prepare for the CAE exam, planning the education programming to making recommendations to the Board of Directors, GSAE volunteers are integral to GSAE's success as a welcoming and supportive environment for professionals to flourish.

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Meet & Greet

Arrives early and stays late at GSAE events to ensure members feel welcomed, connected and informed by greeting attendees, handing out name tags, and being human arrows. Active Months: February, April, Annual Meeting, July, September, December.

Carol Hall

Carol Hall
Augusta Marriott at the
Convention Center
CHAIR

Jennifer Thompson

Jennifer Thompson
Visit Savannah
VICE CHAIR

Lori Jenkins

Lori Jenkins
The Westin Chattanooga/
Defoors Group
VICE CHAIR

New Member Welcome & Orientation

Participates in orientation sessions for new and potential members at GSAE events and the Annual Meeting. Active Months: February, April, May, July, September.

Jayne Tannenbaum

Jayne Tannenbaum
Courtland Grand Hotel
CHAIR

Lacey Damico Facer

Lacey D. Facer
Etherio
VICE CHAIR

Welcome Warriors

Formerly known as the Peer Connections committee, GSAE Welcome Warriors contact new members via phone and email and invites them to luncheons, workshops, annual meetings. Acts as the "point person" for questions and the promotion of GSAE activities. Active Year Round: January – December.


Becca Colbert, CMP American Healthcare Association CHAIR	TBA VICE CHAIR

Table Hosts

Facilitates new connections and conversations about issues of interest by serving as the host to luncheon and annual meeting attendees. Active Months: February, April, May, July, September, December.

Holly Wright
Omni Hotels & Resorts
CO CHAIR

Shan Haughabrook

Shan Haugabrook
Atlanta/Georgia Apartment
Association
CO CHAIR

CERTIFIED ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE (CAE) STUDY GROUP

For those willing to serve as facilitators, invitations will be sent in February for the summer sessions. Active Months: July, August and September. For those preparing to take the CAE exam, GSAE offers access to several prep programs. TBD.

Professional Development

Advises staff on the selection and identification of luncheon speakers, annual meeting presentations, and recommends other educational programming throughout the year. Active Months: An in-person brainstorming meeting for 2024 programs in October. 1-2 hours in the month prior to evaluate potential speakers.

Christy Herle, CAE

Christy Herle, CAE
American Health Care Association/
National Center for Assisted Living
CHAIR

Jillianne Jewell
American College of Rheumatology
VICE CHAIR

Kelly Moselle, MS, MA, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CAMS II

Kelly Moselle,
MS, MA, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CMATS, CAMS II
Georgia Addiction
Counselors Association (GACA)
VICE CHAIR

SILENT AUCTION

Solicits donations for 2 silent auctions – Holiday Luncheon and Annual Meeting - through calls, emails and in person. Active Months: Late Spring; late Fall

Holly Wright
Omni Hotels & Resorts
CO CHAIR

Abby Hicks

Abby Hicks
Hotel Indigo-Athens
CO CHAIR

Super Supplier council

Serves as a conduit for design ideas of the annual meeting track for corporate supplier attendees and any other issues arising of concern to our supplier members. The Council will offer occasional discussion groups after quarterly luncheons as requested. Active Months: 2 meetings in 2023. Potential for in-person meeting at the Annual Meeting. Up to 2 conference calls.

Sheryl Ehlers, CMP
Atlanta Marriott
Northwest
at Galleria
CHAIR

Lori Dodd
Chattanooga Tourism Co.
VICE CHAIR

Cyndi Willis

Cyndi Willis
Marriott Atlanta Northeast/
Emory Area
VICE CHAIR

Membership work group

Implements targeted membership marketing plan to attract new members and retain current members. Members will focus on both engagement and recruitment. Active Months: January – April and September – October.

Ragan Cohn, CAE

Ragan Cohn, CAE
Etherio
CO CHAIR

TECH NINJAS

A safe place for techies and non-techies alike who have technology responsibilities, and a great opportunity for association technology experts to meet and share experiences. We also assist GSAE staff with online awareness and social media messaging. Active Months: Year round. TBD.

communications task force

Develop a strategic communication plan to implement GSAE's branding message and membership campaign ideas into all vehicles. TBD.