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• Lunch & Program: Best of 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, September 10, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    AGC of Missouri, 6301 Knox Industrial Drive, St Louis, MO 63139
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  Thursday, September 10, 2026

  11:30 - 1:00 PM

  Program Title:  Best of 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting 
  

  Didn’t make it to Indianapolis? We’ve got you covered!

  Join SLSAE for a high-energy lunch + panel discussion as your colleagues bring back the hottest insights from the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting in Indianapolis IN!

  What’s on the agenda? The big ideas shaping associations right now:

  • Leadership & Influence – Making an impact at every level of the organization
  • Membership Reimagined – Fresh approaches to engagement, retention, and member value
  • Leading Through Change – Strategies for navigating uncertainty and organizational change
  • Financial Storytelling – Demonstrating your organization’s impact and making smarter, more strategic pricing decisions
  • Mental Health & Resilience – Supporting well-being while managing the demands of association leadership
  • PLUS: fresh perspectives on marketing, governance and fundraising

  This is your chance to catch the highlights, grab practical takeaways, and fuel your association’s growth—even if you missed the trip to Indy.

  Don’t miss the ideas, inspiration, and connections that will help you lead with confidence and achieve more in the coming year!

  Panelists Include:
  

  Beth Quick Andrews, CAE, Q&A Business Solutions
  Stephanie Owen, National Wood Flooring Association
  Ben Spirk, CAE, CPA, Electrical Apparatus Service Association
  Heather Cacanindin, Botanical Society of America
  Darcie Carney, CAE, BOMA St. Louis

  Schedule:
  

  11:30 - 12:00 - In-Person Check In and Networking
  11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch begins
  12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome & Introduction of Panelists
  12:05 - 12:55 - Panel discusson
  12:55 - 1:00- Program Conclusion, Reminders and Adjourn

  Location:
  AGC of Missouri Training Center
  6301 Knox Industrial Drive
  St Louis, MO  63139

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• Lunch & Program: Members are the Message

  • When
    Thursday, October 08, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    City Place Building 2, 2 City Place Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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  Thursday, October 8, 2026

  11:30 - 1:00 PM

  Your Members Are the Message: How to Turn Member Stories into Advocacy, Recruitment and Retention

  Your association probably has dozens, hundreds or even thousands of great stories. The problem? Most of them are hiding in plain sight.

  Your members can often tell your association’s story more powerfully than a perfectly polished brochure, annual report or executive ever could. In this fast-paced, interactive program, Chris Kuban, Founder & CEO of Chemistry PR & Multimedia, will show association leaders how to find those stories, shape them and put them to work to influence policymakers, attract new members and remind current members why they belong.

  And no, you don't need to go viral, hire an influencer or turn every member into a TikTok star.

  Attendees will learn how to:

  • Find the stories hiding inside your membership and identify the people who can bring your mission and value to life.
  • Turn member experiences into compelling messages instead of testimonials that sound like, well...testimonials.
  • Match the story to the goal, whether you are trying to influence a legislator, recruit a member, generate media coverage, or strengthen retention.
  • Turn one great member story into multiple pieces of content for video, social media, PR, presentations, websites, email and advocacy campaigns.
  • Create a repeatable storytelling strategy so you aren't scrambling for a good member story three days before the annual meeting, legislative day or membership campaign.

  Participants will leave with practical ideas they can immediately use to make their members more than the people they serve.

  They can become some of the association's most powerful messengers.

  Speaker:

  
  

  Chris Kuban
  Founder & CEO
  Chemistry PR & Multimedia

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  This program is appropriate for all levels of staff who are interested in grant writing and other non-dues revenue.  

  CAE Credit:  1.0 Hours

  Schedule:
  

  11:30 - 12:00 - In-Person Check In and Networking
  11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch begins
  12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome & Introduction of Speakers
  12:05 - 12:55 - Presentation 
  12:55 - 1:00- Program Conclusion, Reminders and Adjourn

  Location:
  City Place Building 2 Training Room
  2 City Place Drive
  Creve Coeur, MO  63141

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• Lunch & Program: The Stewardship of Leadership

  • When
    Thursday, December 10, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    St Louis REALTORS, 12777 Olive Blvd., St Louis, MO 63141
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  Thursday, December 10, 2026

  11:30 - 1:00 PM

  Leadership isn't ownership—it's stewardship.

  Great leaders recognize that people, culture, trust, and potential have been entrusted to their care.

  In this interactive session, participants will explore the difference between leading for personal success and leading to create lasting impact. Through reflection and practical application, leaders will gain tools to build capability, strengthen culture, and leave their teams and organizations better than they found them.

  Speaker:

  

  
  

  Nicole Ursch
  Owner
  Actionable Insights, LLC

  
  

  
  

  
  

  This program is appropriate for all levels of staff who are interested in grant writing and other non-dues revenue.  

  CAE Credit:  1.0 Hours

  Schedule:
  

  11:30 - 12:00 - In-Person Check In and Networking
  11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch begins
  12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome & Introduction of Speakers
  12:05 - 12:55 - Presentation 
  12:55 - 1:00- Program Conclusion, Reminders and Adjourn

  Location:
  St Louis REALTORS
  12777 Olive Blvd.
  Lower Level Training Room 4
  St Louis, MO  63141

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• Lunch & Program: Economic Update

  • When
    Thursday, January 14, 2027
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Missouri Society of CPAs, 530 Maryville Center Dr, Suite 200, St Louis, MO 63141
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  Thursday, January 14, 2027

  11:30 - 1:00 PM

  Program Title:  Economic Update
  

  We’ve got you covered!

  As the status of the economy weighs heavy on most everyone's minds, join SLSAE for this Economic Update, featuring Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. author of the Flagship Report and president of Armada Corporate Intelligence.

  Chris will provide a big picture understanding of the current environment and identify important elements to watch for that might impact your business or clients in the short- and near-term.

  Don’t miss the ideas, and connections that will help you lead with confidence and achieve more in the coming year!

  Speaker:

  
  

  
  

  Dr Chris Kuehl
  Managing Director
  Armada Corporate Intelligence

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Schedule:
  

  11:30 - 12:00 - In-Person Check In and Networking
  11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch begins
  12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome & Introduction of Panelists
  12:05 - 12:55 - Presentation and discusson
  12:55 - 1:00- Program Conclusion, Reminders and Adjourn

  Location:
  Missouri Society of CPAs
  530 Maryville Center Drive
  Suite 200
  St Louis, MO  63141

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• Lunch & Program: Understanding Group Exemptions

  • When
    Thursday, February 11, 2027
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    AOA
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  Thursday, February 11, 2027

  11:30 - 1:00 PM

  Program Title:  Understanding Group Exemptions
  

  We’ve got you covered!

  Group exemptions have long provided nonprofit associations with an efficient pathway for recognizing the tax-exempt status of chapters, affiliates, and subordinate organizations. However, evolving IRS guidance and compliance expectations have created new questions regarding administration, oversight, reporting obligations, and risk management. 

  Join us for an informative session designed for association executives, finance leaders, and nonprofit professionals seeking to better understand how group exemptions work in today's regulatory environment. 

  During this presentation, attendees will gain practical insights into the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a group exemption, the responsibilities of central organizations, and the compliance considerations affecting local chapters and affiliates. The session will also explore key considerations when evaluating whether a group exemption remains the right structure for an association. 

  Whether your organization currently operates under a group exemption, is considering applying for one, or simply wants to better understand the implications of affiliated nonprofit structures, this session will provide actionable guidance and practical perspectives. 

  Best fit for: Association CEOs, CFOs, finance and accounting professionals, AMC staff, board members, volunteer leaders, legal and compliance professionals, and chapter or affiliate administrators. 

  Speaker:

  
  

  
  

  Troy Lindsey, CPA
  Partner
  Forvis Mazars

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Schedule:
  

  11:30 - 12:00 - In-Person Check In and Networking
  11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch begins
  12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome & Introduction of Panelists
  12:05 - 12:55 - Presentation and discusson
  12:55 - 1:00- Program Conclusion, Reminders and Adjourn

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