Inside Associations

An OSAP Primer for Workplace Success

Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

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* Registration open until 10/28/26 at 1:30 PM (EST)

Inside Associations: an OSAP Primer for Workplace Success

Are you considering a career move into the world of associations? Or have you recently (or not-so-recently) begun working at an association and are wondering what you have gotten yourself into?

If so, then this 6-part series is built just for you. Register for this bundle of virtual offerings now and mark your calendar so you can be a part of these can't-miss sessions.

Part 1 - Finding Your Place in the Association World: Nov. 5, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Presented by Tracy Vanneman, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants

Nobody grows up dreaming of a career in association management, yet here we are! This session explores what makes associations unique among organization types, who runs them, and how your past experience fits into this world. Whether you're new to your role or just beginning to see yourself as an association professional, you'll leave with a clearer picture of what that means, and why it's such a rewarding, people-powered career.

Learning objectives

Differentiate associations from other business types
Discuss various association membership models and staffing structures
Identify how different backgrounds and skills translate to the association world
Recognize key mindset shifts of association work

Part 2 - Finance 101: Nov. 12, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Part 3 - Board & Member Management 101: Dec. 3, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Part 4 - Communications & Marketing 101: Dec. 8, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Part 5 - Governance 101: Dec. 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Part 6 - Series Wrap Up: Date chosen based on registrant availability

Pricing:

Member: $325
Non-member: $415

^{The program will be submitted to ASAE for 6 continuing education credits toward CAE renewal.}

Registration Options

Registration Options	Credits	Price
Non-Member Non-Member	6.00 (Certified Association Executive (CAE))	$415.00

For More Information:

1335 Dublin Road Suite 224-A
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 824-4054

About the Speakers

Tracy Vanneman, Ohio Association of Physician Assistants

Tracy L. Vanneman, CAE, brings more than 20 years of nonprofit and association management experience, all of it in small-staff organizations, where she's learned to wear many hats and loves doing it. As Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, Tracy works to make Ohio the premier state for PA practice and to support quality, accessible and cost-effective patient care. She has served on the OSAP board and ASAE committees and she enjoys sharing what she's learned through presentations and articles for both organizations. Tracy earned her bachelor of science in business administration from Bowling Green State University. She lives in Bowling Green with her husband, their four children and a scruffy little rescue dog named Watson. Tracy kicks off our series by demystifying the role of an association professional.

Michael Borowitz, CPA, CAE, Clark Schaffer Hackett Business Advisors

Terri Huston, IGC Solutions

Barb Burgie, Burgie Media Fusion

Cate Kurela JD, MPA, Akron Bar Association