DFWAE Cares Grants Now Available

The DFWAE Cares grant program was established in July 2020 by the DFWAE Board of Directors after members expressed a desire to donate time, talent or treasure to support others in our community who are going through a time of need. Particularly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are professionals in associations, CVBs, hotels, service providers, and other disciplines who have been furloughed or laid off and are unable to pay their DFWAE dues. This time is critical for them to remain a member so that they can network to find new opportunities and keep up their credentials and education.

To learn more and apply or donate, visit www.dfwae.org/care.

A Message from ASAE: The Essential Pillars and Purpose of American Associations

We are excited to announce a new ASAE messaging piece to support our members and the nonprofit association community: The Essential Pillars and Purpose of American Associations. This document is intended to correct misconceptions about nonprofit associations and their purpose and function in the economy and society at large. Please feel free to share broadly.

Outlined are four facts about the nonprofit association community:

1.       Associations began prior to our nation’s inception and remain a foundational instrument of American economy, society and democracy. 

2.       Associations contribute in direct and significant ways to U.S. economic stability and societal advancement.

3.       Associations engage in a wide variety of activities that benefit industries, professions and workers through far-reaching career and economic development programs.

4.       Associations, alongside any American individual, organization or business, reserve their Constitutional right to lobby the government as provided for by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights.

New ASAE Letter to Congress

Today, ASAE delivered to Congress this document and a letter that outlines our priorities before legislators begin negotiations on the next major relief package. The letter continues ASAE’s urgent requests for Congress to expand eligibility under the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)6 nonprofit associations. Supported by many Members of Congress from both parties, this priority is crucial to the financial stability of nonprofit associations nationwide as we struggle with the economic ramifications of COVID-19.

As the economic and safety impact of COVID-19 has evolved, this letter further reflects our current thinking on how to best sustain our community and save imperiled nonprofit associations. To that end, we also provide several additional policy recommendations to support our community moving forward:

·       Expand employer assistance policies;

·       Ensure a safe return to work;

·       Support families and workers; and

·       Pass policies that ensure a broad-based economic recovery.

ASAE staff continues to emphasize the critical need for PPP expansion to legislators and their staff. We expect more details on Congressional negotiations soon and will report to our members and stakeholders as those conversations develop.

For more information, visit ASAE’s Coronavirus Advocacy and Resources page. Sign up for Inroads, ASAE’s weekly policy newsletter, or email questions to [email protected]. Follow ASAE Public Policy on Twitter @Power_of_A.

Sincerely,

Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE
Vice President of Public Policy

DFWAE 2020-2021 Officers, Directors Announced

The Dallas-Fort Worth Association Executives Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its elected officers and directors for 2020-2021.

All the officers and directors were sworn into office on July 16, 2020.

OFFICERS

• Mollie Pillman, MS-HSM, MBA, CAE – Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (President)
• Shawna Strickland, PhD, CAE – American Association for Respiratory Care (President Elect)
• Darrin Scheid, CAE – American College of Emergency Physicians (Treasurer)
• Valerie Bakies-Lile, CAE - American College of Osteopathic OBGYN's (Secretary)
• Jonathan Kraatz – USGBC Texas Chapter (Immediate Past President)

 REGULAR MEMBER DIRECTORS

• Valerie Bakies-Lile, CAE – American College of Osteopathic OBGYNs
• Natalie Clark – Promotional Products Association International
• Kimberly Hopkins – CREW Dallas
• Beth Roach – Dallas Human Resource Management Association
• Shasta Foy, CAE – Society of Petroleum Engineers
• Greg Vaughn – Texas Association of Workforce Boards

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU DIRECTOR

• Amanda Wells – Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau

ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTORS

• Leslie Shannon – Salmon Sims Thomas
• David Ferrer – Matchbox Virtual Media & Webcastcloud

DFWAE Statement on Social Injustice
In the midst of challenging times, it is important that we as leaders and associations set an example within our profession and the fields that we represent. DFWAE supports all efforts to identify and combat racism and other forms of intolerance and to promote the values of respect, equality, and inclusion. Please join us as we commit to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment now and in the future. We are all in this together.