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Welcome

The VMAE Fall Conference is an annual event that hosts high caliber speakers presenting on topics in association management and/or the veterinary industry. This event provides an exciting opportunity for attendees to meet, network, explore ideas, and learn from leaders in their perspective fields.

Featured Speaker

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Christine Saunders

Halmyre President Christine Saunders is a growth consultant to associations, a strategic advisor to marketing executives and leaders, an entrepreneur, and a hobby farmer. Christine is a frequent speaker and educator to association leaders and delivers continuing education for ASAE’s CAE designation. She brings a unique ability to connect theory and methodology to real-world, on-the-ground approaches for pragmatic results at associations of all sizes.

Prior to founding Halmyre in 2014, which serves North American association, membership and not-for-profit organizations, Christine owned a traditional integrated marketing and communications agency specializing in financial services, public services and not-for-profits. Her career started in banking and technology.

Christine’s post-graduate education is in politics, ethics and philosophy at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. On the weekend you will find her in her garden arguing with the weeds, in the kitchen making new concoctions, or hiking on new trails. She is a proud East Coaster despite living in Toronto today.

Reginald (Reggie) J. Henry, CAE

Reggie is Chief Information and Performance Excellence Officer for the American Society of Association Executives & the Center for Association Leadership. Reggie implements exemplary systems at ASAE that serve as a model to the rest of the association community and works to “ratchet-up” the use and understanding of technology among ASAE members. He has been working with and/or for non-profit organizations since 1985. Reggie speaks regularly on technology and strategy issues. He was recently named one of the top 40 CIOs in DC/MD/VA area. Reggie holds a B.S. in Economics and Computer Science from Georgetown University. He regularly serves on association boards. He enjoys cooking, drawing, pottery, and golf.

Event Schedule

November 14, 2024

5:30P – 7:00P

Welcome Reception

Zia

7:30P – 9:30P

Optional Small Group Dinners

Various restaurants in Phoenix

November 15, 2024

8:15A – 9:00A

Breakfast

Dreamcatcher III

9:00A – Noon

CE Program

by Christine Saunders

Dreamcatcher I & II

12:00P – 12:45P

Lunch

Dreamcatcher III

12:50P – 1:15P

VMAE Member Update

 

Dreamcatcher I & II

1:15P – 3:00P

CE Program

by Christine Saunders

Dreamcatcher I & II

3:00P – 6:30P

Wellness/Free Time

 

6:30P – 9:00P

Group Dinner

Rosso Italian Restaurant

November 16, 2024

8:30A – 9:30A

Breakfast

Dreamcatcher III

9:30A – 11:45A

CE Program

Member Share/Open Forum

Dreamcatcher I & II

1:00P – 5:00P

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Tour

6:00P – 8:00P

Optional Small Group Dinners

Various restaurants in Old Town Scottsdale & Downtown Phoenix

Pricing

  • VMAE Member

  • $295
  • Early-Bird pricing through 10/25/24.

    VMAE Member pricing is $495 after 10/25/24.

  • VMA Staff (non-member)

  • $395
  • Early-Bird pricing through 10/25/24.

    VMA Staff (non-member) pricing is $595 after 10/25/24.

Strategic Initiative Partners

Partners receive attendance opportunities to VMAE meetings based on sponsorship level:

Titanium: 8 per sponsorship year
Platinum: 4 per sponsorship year
Gold: 3 per sponsorship year
Silver: 2 per sponsorship year
Bronze: 1 per sponsorship year