About the Trillium Chapter The Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) Trillium Chapter, as the regional voice for association professionals, facilitates the exchange of ideas, information and experiences to encourage personal and professional growth and prosperity for all members.
The Trillium Chapter is the largest Chapter in the CSAE, with over 850 members. Much like the national organization, the Chapter includes leaders from a variety of associations, as well as business leaders from a variety of organizations serving the association market.
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Our Mission
The Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) Trillium Chapter, as the regional voice for association professionals, facilitates the exchange of ideas, information and experiences to encourage personal and professional growth and prosperity for all members.
Our Strategic Plan:
To have been a model in influencing change for the benefit of our members in three key areas:
- We have reinforced a mutually supportive relationship between the Trillium Chapter and National. Through continued dialogue and joint planning, we provide distinct yet complementary products and services.
- All members are fully engaged consistent with their individual wishes. Our programs and services are specifically designed to meet the needs of members in our region, and furthermore, all members have equal access to all programs.
- We are a model of leadership through volunteerism. We have a strong and effective governance structure that is emulated by others.
Our Leadership Priorities:
1. Strengthen our relationship with National.
2. Enhance our processes to understand the needs and expectations of members.
3. Improve member access to products and services.
4. Examine our resource allocation strategies.
5. Undertake a review of our governance arrangements.
Quotes from the 2007-08 Chapter Annual Report:
CSAE Trillium Chapter’s 2007-2008 year – what a year it has been! The Board of Directors and committed volunteers provided members with educational and networking sessions, excellent special events, regular communiqués, including our Forum ezine, and a variety of opportunities to give back to the association sector. We contributed to CSAE’s reputation as the “association of associations.” We also graciously accepted the Chapter of the Year Award. What a year!
This last fiscal year continued to leave the Chapter in good financial shape. This was due to the careful fiscal management of the Chapter’s funds as well as a significant increase in sponsorship revenues and an increase in revenues from our PDX events.
Over the past year the Education Committee has been actively delivering educational programming to Executive and Business members alike in order to meet our mission’s goals. Some of the topics and sessions introduced last year included:
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Communication Strategies to build Trust and Influence - Presented by Jeff Ansell;
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Breaking through PROJECT FOG – Presented by Dr. James Norrie;
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Technology Day PDX – How Associations Can Leverage I.T. to Serve and Expand Membership;
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Leadership Day PDX – Professional Development for Professionals and Volunteers;
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Summer Summit – Building Capacity, and
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CEO in Conversation – our popular forum for senior executives
The Communications Committee has worked diligently this past year to bring our members up to date and provide relevant information to assist members in moving their associations forward. There have been 6 issues of FORUM newsletter this past year, chock full of material.
The Membership Committee supports membership recruitment and retention through a variety of vehicles. As a result of its efforts, the Membership Committee is pleased to report that there was a net member increase of 4.5% since April 2007. There was a net increase of 3.2% for business members and a 4.5% increase for executive members.
More Information:
More information on the Trillium Chapter can be found throughout this website, including:
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Upcoming Chapter Events
Summer Summit - Building Futures
July 16 & 17, 2009
The Rosseau, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Minett, ON
Registration Closed (Event is Sold Out)
CSAE Trillium Chapter 2009 Awards
The 2009 Chapter Service Excellence Award winners:
Exective Member
Carol Ann Burrell, CAE, Exective Director
Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology
Business Member
Karen Dowhan, CPM
Hamilton Convention Centre
The 2009 winner of the President’s Award:
Constance Wrigley-Thomas, CAE,
Essentient Association Management
Professional Development Exchange (PDX)
The Professional Development Exchange (PDX) Program is designed to offer opportunities for CSAE members and their staff an affordable value added education programs through the Trillium Chapter. We pride ourselves in ensuring that we provide solid educational content to meet the current needs of our Chapter members.
Sponsors of the 2009 PDX Programs
CSAE Trillium Chapter thanks the 2009 Professional Development Sponsors for supporting our educational programs.
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Contact Information
CSAE Trillium Chapter AMC
TO Corporate Services Inc.
55 St. Clair Ave. W., Suite 255
Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7
Wendy Sue Lyttle, CAE, CSP
Executive Director
Contact: 416-944-2596 or 416-505-0069
President: Penelope Marrett, CAE
President & CEO – Canadian Health Food Association |
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