WASHINGTON, D.C.
Before the 2016 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 13-16, in Salt Lake City, the ASAE Board adopted a Diversity + Inclusion (D+I) advocacy and policy model and approved new contract language for future events. The board also received updates on the major strategic initiatives and passed its budget, which includes Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) Program of Work and specific projects in all areas of ASAE and the ASAE Foundation.
ASAE aimed to develop a business model that offers accountability and flexibility for D+I advocacy and policy influencing social justice issues. It will help ASAE determine what’s best for the organization and its members and will be piloted during FY17. The board approved an Anti-Discrimination Clause for future convention center/hotel contracts to be consistent with ASAE’s policy on Diversity + Inclusion.
"Associations will not come to cities for conventions unless all of our members are welcome," said ASAE President and CEO John Graham during the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition.
The board also passed the budget and work relating to the FY17 including: Great Ideas Asia Pacific, XDP, Hybrid Membership Model, and a new learning and talent development platform.
Read more about ASAE's Diversity + Inclusion efforts on its official website.
