Membership

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Member Types

Executive
$360 each for the first two memberships within the same organization
$190 each for third membership and more

Association staff who devote 50 percent or more of their working time for voluntary, trade, professional, educational, philanthropic, technical, or similar types of organizations that have either members, donors, or both. Includes complimentary meals at Seminar Series meetings. Membership is available to association staff located anywhere in Virginia. The membership is individual.

Executive Non-Richmond
$310

Membership option for association staff located more than 50 miles from Richmond. Includes all the benefits of Executive membership, except for complimentary meals at Seminar Series meetings (meals may be purchased at a reduced rate of $15 per event). Membership is individual.  
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Provisional Executive 
$360

Available to individuals not employed and who have served within the past 180 days as executive staff personnel devoting 50 percent or more of their working time to voluntary trade, business, professional, educational, philanthropic, technical, or similar type organizations that have either members, donors, or both. Membership is individual. 

Associate
$560 each for first and second memberships within the same organization
$295 each for third membership and more

Individuals in industries that supply products, services, and facilities used directly in the management and activities of VSAE executive members and their organizations. Associate members have multiple opportunities to engage and build relationships with association executives and event planners, including:

  • Listing in (and receiving) the VSAE Member Directory and Resource Guide. 
  • Attend member luncheons and breakfasts, the VSAE Annual Conference, and monthly seminars.
  • Receive discounted rates for exhibitor booths at VSAE's annual Expo.
  • First notice of VSAE sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
  • Participate with association professionals in Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). 
  • Enjoy additional benefits through the VSAE Partner Program.

Semi-Retired (contact the VSAE office to join)
$75

Members who have maintained 10 consecutive years of Executive membership, retired from full-time association work, and are working an average of 20 hours per week or less.