The Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) Holds Annual Conference

AMELIA ISLAND, FL - July 16 - The Florida Society of Association Executives held its Annual Conference at Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida, July 11-14. A record number of attendees participated in this educational and networking event. The program included sessions on Associations in the Year 2005; Building the Best Team; Keeping Members; Creating Non-Dues Revenue; Association law; Emerging Trends; Florida Legislative Reapportionment; and Mastering Your Palm Pilot.

A highlight of the conference was the presentation of the FSAE Executive of the Year Award to James 'Jim' Brainerd, AAI, CAE, Vice President and General Counsel of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents. This award honors the association executive who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and pride in association management. This professionalism and leadership are evident in both service to the association management profession and to the community.

The FSAE Associate of the Year Award to Keyna Cory, President of Public Affairs Consultants, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL. This award honors the associate member who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and pride in her progression through active involvement and contributions to FSAE. The candidate's professionalism and leadership are evident in both service to the profession and to the community.