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Advances the association profession through a community of knowledge, sharing, education and advocacy

09/16/2026

🍂 Early bird registration is officially OPEN for Harvest Highlight!

Join ESSAE on October 29 at The Sagamore Resort for a day designed for association leaders—featuring timely conversations, expert insights, fresh perspectives, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the association community.

And now’s the time to save your seat! Early bird pricing is available for a limited time.

📅 October 29, 2026
📍 The Sagamore Resort | Lake George, NY

Register early, save, and give yourself something to look forward to this fall. 🍁

👉 Register today: https://essae.org/harvest-highlight

09/10/2026

🍂 Mark your calendars—Harvest Highlight is almost here!

ESSAE’s Executive Exchange Forum & Harvest Highlight returns to The Sagamore this October, bringing association leaders and industry partners together for two days of meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and connections in one of the best fall settings in New York.

📅 Executive Exchange Forum: Wednesday, October 28
📅 Harvest Highlight: Thursday, October 29
📍 The Sagamore Resort, Lake George, NY

And the wait is almost over… Early-Bird Registration opens NEXT WEEK! 🎉

Keep an eye out for registration details and be ready to lock in the best rate. We can’t wait to see you at The Sagamore this fall! 🍁

https://essae.org/harvest-highlight

09/08/2026

🍂 Turn over a new leaf this fall—and make ESSAE part of your professional growth!

September is a great time to join ESSAE. With prorated membership pricing, you can start taking advantage of member benefits now without paying the full-year rate.

And there’s plenty to look forward to this fall! 🍁 ESSAE members receive discounted registration for upcoming events, including:

🍂 Harvest Highlight — October 29
🎄 Holiday Celebration — December 10

Join now and start connecting with fellow association professionals, accessing professional development opportunities, expanding your network, and saving on ESSAE events.

Why wait until January? There’s still plenty of 2026 left to make your membership count!

➡️ Become a member of ESSAE today:
https://www.essae.org/turn-over-a-new-leaf---essae-membership

09/03/2026

💡 Your ESSAE membership can do more than you might realize.

Professional development. Member-exclusive savings. Career resources. Leadership opportunities. Practical tools. Connections with fellow association professionals. And that’s just the beginning.

We’ve brought many of the ways you can put your ESSAE membership to work together in one place—whether you’re looking to invest in your own professional growth, support your team, or bring new resources and ideas back to your organization.

Explore opportunities to:

🎓 Build your skills through CAE Prep, QAS 2.0 and ESSAE eLearning
📚 Find practical tools and insights in the ESSAE Knowledge Hub and blog
🤝 Connect, contribute and grow through ESSAE committees
💼 Take advantage of career and professional resources
💰 Explore exclusive Member-to-Member Benefits
📣 Share your expertise and increase your visibility within the ESSAE community
👥 Find resources and opportunities that can benefit your entire team

Your membership is an investment—make sure you’re getting everything you can out of it.

➡️ Put your ESSAE Membership to Work: https://www.essae.org/essae-membership-at-work

09/02/2026

📣📣 ESSAE IS HIRING!

Great benefits. Flexible location. Opportunities for professional growth. Fantastic coworkers.

Okay, technically we’re recruiting volunteers—but keep reading. The perks are pretty great!

ESSAE is looking for members to join our committees and task forces and bring their ideas, perspectives, experience, and energy to the table.

Qualifications:
Fresh ideas, different perspectives, positive energy, and a willingness to jump in. (Creative use of Zoom reactions and the patience to scroll through a Doodle poll with many possible meeting times are considered a plus. IYKYK. 😉)

📍 Location:
Hybrid-ish! Most committee work happens remotely via Zoom, with plenty of opportunities to connect face-to-face at ESSAE events throughout the year.

💼 Compensation:
New connections, leadership experience, résumé-building opportunities, professional growth, and the chance to get more involved in New York’s association community.

✨ Perks:
A network of people who understand the association world, great ideas to borrow, pitfalls to avoid, opportunities to learn from your peers—and probably a few new friends and trusted confidants along the way.

🤝 Work Environment:
Collaborative. Welcoming. Idea-friendly. Supportive. And yes, we like to have some fun, too.

Whether you’re a longtime ESSAE member or looking for a way to become more connected, serving on a committee is a great way to make more of your membership while building relationships and experience along the way.

Ready to get involved? Join an ESSAE committee or task force https://www.essae.org/committees-task-force

09/01/2026

💕 💕 Connections. Conversations. Results.

The Annual Conference & Trade Show isn't just a great experience for attendees — it's an opportunity for our exhibitors to connect, build relationships, and showcase their products and services to New York's association community.

Each year, our exhibitors play a huge role in making the Trade Show a valuable and engaging experience while creating connections that can continue well beyond the event.

But don't just take our word for it! Hear directly from this year's exhibitors about their experience and what makes ESSAE's Annual Conference & Trade Show worth being part of.

08/31/2026

📣 Looking for another way to get your business in front of the ESSAE community?

Submit a Member-to-Member Benefit!

Offering an exclusive discount, service, or special opportunity is a great way to showcase what your organization has to offer while connecting with association professionals and fellow ESSAE members who may need your products or services.

It’s more than a member perk — it’s an opportunity to increase your visibility, start new conversations, and generate potential leads within the ESSAE network.

Have something valuable to offer? Put your business in the spotlight and submit your Member-to-Member Benefit today!

➡️ Learn more & submit: https://essae.org/member-to-member-benefits

08/27/2026

🤝 Get More Out of Your ESSAE Membership — Get Involved!

Joining an ESSAE committee is more than volunteering your time. It’s an opportunity to expand your network, build meaningful relationships with fellow association professionals, develop your leadership skills, and gain experience outside of your day-to-day role.

As an ESSAE committee volunteer, you can:

🔹 Connect and collaborate with association professionals
🔹 Grow your professional network and build stronger industry relationships
🔹 Develop leadership and teamwork skills
🔹 Share your expertise while learning from other members
🔹 Gain greater exposure to the association community
🔹 Earn eligible CAE credits for qualifying volunteer service

Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, meet more people in the association community, or simply make the most of your ESSAE membership, joining a committee is a great place to start.

🙋 Ready to get involved? Sign up to become an ESSAE committee volunteer!

🔗 Learn more & sign up: https://essae.org/committees-task-force

08/26/2026

📚 Keep Learning. Keep Growing. Keep Leading.

Professional development doesn’t have to mean stepping away from your desk for an entire day. ESSAE’s e-learning opportunities make it easy to continue building your skills, exploring new ideas, and staying current on the issues impacting associations.

Coming up in September:

🎙️ September 9 | Why Every Association Should Be Podcasting

🔄 September 23 | Battling Change Fatigue

Whether you're looking for fresh ways to connect with your audience or strategies to help your organization navigate change, there’s an upcoming session for you.

Take an hour to invest in your professional growth — and bring new ideas back to your organization!

➡️ Explore upcoming professional development opportunities on the ESSAE Calendar: https://www.essae.org/calendar

08/24/2026

💙 There’s never been a better time to join ESSAE!

Join now and take advantage of the opportunity to connect, learn, and get involved in New York State’s association community for half the regular membership rate.

As an ESSAE member, you’ll have access to valuable resources and opportunities designed to support you in your role, including:

🤝 Networking with association professionals and industry partners
📚 Professional development and educational opportunities
💻 E-Learnings, webinars, and member resources
🎯 Career development tools and resources
💡 Opportunities to get involved, share ideas, and build meaningful connections

Whether you’re new to the association world or have years of experience, there’s a place for you at ESSAE.

Join now and take advantage of 50% off membership!

➡️ Learn more and become a member: https://www.essae.org/membership

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