The Trillium Chapter is the largest Chapter in the CSAE, with almost 1,000 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.

For more information about the Trillium Chapter, please click here.

FORUM is the newsletter of the Trillium Chapter of the CSAE. It is published quarterly with issues appearing in March, June, September and December. It is distributed via email to 950 association executives and business members across Ontario.
The purposes of the FORUM e-Newsletter are to:

• enhance the value of membership that chapter members receive from CSAE National
• keep members abreast of issues, trends and best practices relating to association management
• provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members
• publicize professional development events being presented by Trillium Chapter
• keep members informed of the activities of the chapter’s executive and committees and promote participation in chapter affairs
• provide a source of revenue for the chapter through advertisements appearing in the newsletter
• support the strategic priorities of CSAE

Read the 2nd Quarter (June 2010) issue of FORUM.
Theme: Best Practices for Association

Included are articles on:

Benchmarking & Best Practices: A Decade of Progress
By Jim Pealow, CAE
Calling All Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations: Your New Legislation Has Arrived!
By Anna C. Naud, LL.B.
Media Relations: Having an Impact in an Age of Turmoil
By Mark Hunter LaVigne
Risk Management: What It’s Really All About
By Frank Nicholson, CAE
Will Your Organization Measure Up? Two New Standards Raising the Bar
By Jane Garthson
Book Review: Rework
by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

Click the following to read recent issues of FORUM – – Forum - March 2010; Forum - November/December 2009; Forum - October 2009; Forum - April 2009;

FORUM is an excellent vehicle for businesses serving the association sector to make their products and services known. Click here for advertising options and rates.

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.

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.

More information on the Trillium Chapter can be found throughout this website, including:

• Board of Directors
• Events – PDX Events, Special Events
• Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact CSAE Trillium Chapter at 647-346-2723
• Volunteer Opportunities
• CSAE Trillium Chapter Charity of Choice - The Gatehouse