Seminar Series
VSAE's Annual Seminar series includes six (6) two-and-a-half (2.5) hour educational seminars. Topics cover nearly all aspects of association management including communications, leadership, membership, strategic planning, and so much more. VSAE is an approved provider of CAE credit hours and each seminar in the series is worth up to 2.5 CAE credits. See the CAE Information page for more, including a printable chart to track your CAE credits. Each seminar is accompanied by a networking reception and breakfast or lunch. You can attend the seminar, the networking event, or both. VSAE members can attend the networking portion (including breakfast or lunch) for free, and the seminar for $50, provided they are registered by the deadline. Please see the FAQ's below and VSAE's registration policy for more details.
2019 SeminarsCourage & Conflict - Critical Conversations!
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Shifting from Informal to Intentional: Pathways to Innovation
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Many organizations have provided training on unconscious bias for their employees with great success. Once employees are aware of their unconscious biases, however, they are not always clear on what they can do to reduce the impact of those biases in the workplace. This session will provide practical tips and approaches that organizations can implement to help employees make better, bias-free decisions.
Key Takeaways
By completion of the engagement, participants will:
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Key Takeaways
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
By registration deadline* |
Late registration |
On-site registration |
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VSAE Member |
Seminar: $50 Lunch/breakfast: Free** |
Seminar: $60 Lunch/breakfast: $14 |
Seminar: $60 Lunch/breakfast: $35 |
Staff of an
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Seminar: $50 Lunch/breakfast: $25 |
Seminar: $60 Lunch/breakfast: $30 |
Seminar: $60 Lunch/breakfast: $40 |
Non-member |
Seminar: $90 Lunch/breakfast: $50 |
Seminar: $100 Lunch/breakfast: $55 |
Seminar: $100 Lunch/breakfast: $55 |
* Deadline is typically the Tuesday before the event.
** Executive non-Resident & Semi-Retired members pay $15 to attend the reception and luncheon/breakfast.
Yes, non-members are limited to three events per calendar year.
Register for the event and use the Seminar Pass discount code on the Summary page. The code is in the confirmation email sent to you when you purchased your Seminar Pass(es). If you need your code again, please call the office at (804) 747-4971.
You will need a code to register them on the website. Call the office at (804) 747-4971 to verify your membership and receive the code.
The main contact for an organization can register multiple members during registration using the "register linked profile" button. See the registration form for details.
If you would like to register a guest, the guest will need to login/create a profile online or you may call VSAE at (804) 747-4971.