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 truly do the work of the organization.

If you have questions about a group or just want to meet the chairs before you make a decision, join us at the annual GSAE Participation Fair during the February quarterly luncheon.

 Join a Committee 

Meet & Greet

Arrives early to each GSAE event to greet attendees, provide badges, and direct attendees to their intended activity.
Active Months: February, April, May, July, September, December.

Carol Hall
Augusta Marriott at the 
Convention Center
CHAIR

  

Jennifer Thompson
Visit Savannah
VICE CHAIR

  

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
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
CHAIR

 

Lacey Damico 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 

 

 

 

 


TBA
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, the GSAE CAE Study Group will meet July-September.

   


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 2023 programs in either September or October. 1-2 hours in the month prior to evaluate potential speakers.

 

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
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
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
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
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.