Serving members through professional development, networking, research and legislative advocacy.

2008 Annual Meeting Highlights

Upcoming Meetings

Holiday at The Mansion Reception
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Governor and Mrs. Brad Henry
Please bring an unwrapped gift for a child staying in
The Salvation Army Family Shelter.

Register here.

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2009 Corporate & Conference Sponsorships

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Fall Association Manager newsletter

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About OSAE

The Oklahoma Society of Association Executives (OSAE) is the only organization in Oklahoma which serves the state’s association profession.  Founded in 1963, OSAE was created to promote the profession of association management by educating members and the public in the management, improvement and uses of associations.  OSAE provides resources on the professional development needs of its members by providing information, education and ideas to assist association executives in the profession.  Members of OSAE are association staff and executives who are involved in trade associations, professional societies, foundations, chambers of commerce, convention bureaus and their affiliates, as well as those who provide products and services to the association community.

Mission Statement

The mission of OSAE is to serve its members through professional development, networking, research and legislative advocacy.

OSAE Programs and Services

• Professional Development
• Executive Referral Service
• Recognition for Excellence
• Resource Library
• Membership Directory
• Networking and more....

Monthly Meetings

These meetings provide valuable programs and speakers regarding issues important to association management.  They also provide an excellent networking opportunity among peers within the association industry.

Educational Seminars

Through timely and varied continuing education programs, members stay on top of current topics and changes in association management.

Annual Summer Conference

This networking retreat provides both education and fun activities for you and your family.

Quarterly Newsletter

Serves as a valuable communication link between members, reporting on member activities, OSAE programs, new members and tips for better management of associations.

Support for CAE Candidates

OSAE supports executives preparing to take the Certified Association Executive examination sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives  by providing program review courses and local exam sites.

SIG/CEO Roundtables

One of OSAE’s newest offerings are periodic, informal lunches which allow OSAE members to “talk amongst themselves” about everything from hotel contracts to e-commerce.  Just another way your OSAE membership serves you.

F.U.N.

We hope to think that all OSAE activities are fun, but in this case the acronym standsfor Fantastic, Unusual and Non-traditional.  Look for details about F.U.N. events throughout the year.