Associations West

Associations West Dedicated to serving the needs of association professionals in California, Oregon, and Nevada based trade and professional associations.

As association professionals, you’re no stranger to juggling big goals with limited time, staff, and resources. That’s where Associations West comes in - to connect you with a vibrant community of over 1,400 members who truly understand your world. Together, we share ideas, tackle challenges, and celebrate wins. With access to meaningful connections, practical resources, and year-round programs, y

ou’ll have the support you need to thrive at work, wow your members, and grow your association all while driving your mission forward. Proudly serving California, Oregon, & Nevada! Formerly known as California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE), learn more about why we updated our name and brand here.

09/02/2026

☎️ 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 - 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂!
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿—𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀—𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲. Have you solved a challenge, tried a new approach, improved a process, or discovered something that’s made you better at your job?

👂 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁! Bring your experience to the Elevate Annual Conference 2027, May 2–5, as a content leader, facilitator, or panelist.

🎙️ Some of the best learning comes from fellow association professionals who are doing the work, testing ideas, and learning what works in the real world. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆! We’ll help you shape your experience into a session, find fellow panelists, etc.

💻 Interested but want to know more? Join us on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟴 𝗮𝘁 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! Sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S0RFumMNROaPmB0iE4x-8g

More Info: https://youtu.be/EpPPnTCBblc?si=xyAgNs0SBGwNsBCI
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟱.

🚤 Networking, but make it nautical. 🍹Join us for the SoCal Regional Social at Nigel’s in Long Beach! We’ll be hanging ou...
09/02/2026

🚤 Networking, but make it nautical. 🍹

Join us for the SoCal Regional Social at Nigel’s in Long Beach! We’ll be hanging out waterfront in the Cabana Garden with appetizers, drinks, great company, and complimentary Duffy boat rides. ☀️🌊

Come for the connections, stay because someone said “boat ride.” 😉

📅 September 24
📍 Nigel’s | Long Beach

Grab your spot and come cruise with us! 🚤✨ https://www.myassociationswest.org/events/socal-social-fall2026

🍷 Sip happens… you might as well network! 😉Join the Associations West Oregon Region for a wine tasting at Willamette Val...
09/01/2026

🍷 Sip happens… you might as well network! 😉

Join the Associations West Oregon Region for a wine tasting at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Lake Oswego! We’ll sip our way through four wines, snack on charcuterie and whipped feta, and enjoy a relaxed happy hour with fellow association friends.

📅 September 30
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 Willamette Valley Vineyards | Lake Oswego

Come for the wine, stay for the connections. 🍇🥂

Space is limited—save your spot!

Association professionals already use AI for board reports, member communications, and strategic analysis. However, most...
09/01/2026

Association professionals already use AI for board reports, member communications, and strategic analysis. However, most have no structured way to verify AI outputs before relying on them.

We are partnering with Skills4Good AI to bring you the Responsible AI Audit™ Series. Join us for this FREE webinar: The Four AI Risks Every Association Executive Should Detect Before Trusting AI Outputs.

Weds, Oct 7
Register: https://www.myassociationswest.org/events/skills4good-oct2026

Bills and updates and deadlines…oh my! 😵‍💫Legislative monitoring can be A LOT. So, let’s talk about it!Join our next Sho...
08/31/2026

Bills and updates and deadlines…oh my! 😵‍💫

Legislative monitoring can be A LOT. So, let’s talk about it!

Join our next Shop Talk for a peer exchange on the systems and tools association professionals are using to track legislative activity, stay organized, and make life a little easier.

🔗 https://www.myassociationswest.org/events/shop-talk-oct2026

08/31/2026

𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 - 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗚 𝟯𝟭 - 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 $𝟭𝟬𝟬!
Catch your next wave of growth & inspiration Oct 4-6 at the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa in Blaine, WA. The best ideas happen when we come together!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://www.myassociationswest.org/events/next-wave-2026

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
✨ Expand your association connections & community
✨Crowdsource knowledge and solutions from your peers
✨Find fresh perspectives and renewed inspiration to boost your success
✨Practical insights and innovative strategies - earn up to 8 CAE credits

08/28/2026

📚 Back to school isn’t just for the kids! Consider this your reminder to get back to learning, connecting, and growing with Associations West. Check out what’s coming up! ✏️✨
learn more/register now: https://www.myassociationswest.org/events/

Your career called. It wants a little attention. 📞👀Spend September 17 with us at the Emerging Professionals Summit—a day...
08/28/2026

Your career called. It wants a little attention. 📞👀

Spend September 17 with us at the Emerging Professionals Summit—a day dedicated to your growth, your goals, and taking your career into your own hands.

Because “I’ll figure it out eventually” can only take us so far. 😂

🔗 https://www.myassociationswest.org/events/ep-summit

08/27/2026

Need a recommendation? Have a question? Chances are another member has been there! Check out the latest conversations on AW Connect and join in.
Learn more: https://connect.myassociationswest.org/

📚 Ready to add CAE to your credentials?You don’t have to tackle the exam prep alone! Join Associations West’s new and im...
08/26/2026

📚 Ready to add CAE to your credentials?

You don’t have to tackle the exam prep alone! Join Associations West’s new and improved 10-Week CAE Study Group and prepare alongside a supportive community of association professionals working toward the same goal.

✨ Expert-led sessions with recently certified CAE peers
✨ Guided review of key exam domains and study materials
✨ Collaborative discussions and quiz reviews
✨ Recorded sessions to help you stay on track
✨ 10 CAE credits available

🗓 Begins Wednesday, September 23
🕑 Wednesdays | 2:00–3:00 PM Pacific
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Take the next step toward earning your CAE with a group that will help keep you focused, prepared, and motivated!

👉 Learn more & register: https://www.myassociationswest.org/events/cae-fall-2026

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775 Sunrise Avenue, Ste 270
Roseville, CA
95661

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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