Meetings

This page provides information on CSAP meetings and State Association meetings that are going on across the country.

CSAP Spring Conference
in collaboration with ASHA
May 17-18, 2013
Rockville, Maryland

Foundations of Leadership

Welcome
Agenda
Registration
Hilton Anchorage
Live Auction
Social
State Favors
FAQs for First Time Attendees

Welcome To The ASHA National Office

Join us just outside the nation’s capital in Rockville, Maryland for this year’s meeting. The location provides easy access in and out of the D.C. area via three local airports as well as access to the national monuments and museums via the metro train system. During the sessions you’ll have an opportunity to engage with experts on state and national issues impacting you in your states. The always popular roundtables will allow you time to network with other state leaders to exchange information on the successful models that are working for their state associations. Friday’s session at the ASHA offices will close with a live auction/reception and tours. Saturday will include a unique behind the scenes tour at the Marriott Hotel where you’ll be staying. During lunch you’ll have an opportunity to explore the shopping and restaurants in the area surrounding the hotel and finish with a special event on Saturday night. We hope you’ll be able to stay on after the conference to experience firsthand the many historical points of interest only a metro ride away.

Agenda

Registration

Register by Mail or Fax by completing the on-line registration form.

Printable Registration Form
Mail to: CSAP Office
700 McKnight Park Drive, Suite 708
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Fax to: 888-729-3489

Register Online

Confirmations
It is imperative that you provide your e-mail address on your registration form if a confirmation is desired. All confirmations will be sent via e-mail prior to the meeting.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation requests received prior to May 4 will be refunded less a $25 handling fee.  CSAP is accountable for the number of attendees guaranteed to the hotel and or social event venue, therefore we cannot grant requests for refunds after May 4.

Gaithersburg Marriott at Washingtonian Center

A special room rate of $119.90 will be available until April 25, 2013 or until the room block is sold out, whichever occurs first. Be sure to request a room within the CSAP block.

Live Auction

CSAP Social

Join us for an Evening of Fun, Food and Laughter!
300 Shady Grove
www.300shadygrove.com
Join us in our deluxe private suite,  the Club 300, with eight bowling lanes, a dedicated bar and a cozy lounge area for an evening of fun, food and laughter. Compete for the title of “worst bowler” or enjoy a game of pool while getting to know your fellow CSAPers!

State Favors

State association leaders are invited to contribute an item representative of your state. A suggested guideline for the value of auction items is a minimum of $50 to $100. Greater valued items are welcome. Popular items in the past have included jewelry, local wines, pottery, art work and signed books. Donations will be displayed, so please do not wrap your item.

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FAQs for First Time CSAPers

What can I expect from my first CSAP?  You can expect to have FUN and will get a lot of valuable information.  You will make friendships that last beyond your participation in CSAP.

What is the dress for CSAP?  Many attendees wear business casual clothing.  Bring a sweater or wrap, as the room temperatures fluctuate.  Dress for the Social depends on the event – it can range from casual to business casual.

Does my Association have to bring “goodies” to give to other state associations?  States in the same region as the “hosting” state association bring “goodies” to hand out to state association leaders before the beginning of our meeting.

What sort of “goodie” do I bring and how many should I bring?  Many states bring items that are used to market their association:  pens, bags, notepads, candies, etc.  Plan to bring enough items for 100 participants.

What is the 50/50?  The 50/50 drawing is an effort to raise monies to offset the costs of the Fall and Spring meetings.  Participants are able to buy a chance at winning 50% of the total monies raised.  The drawing occurs during the Business Meeting.

What should I bring for the Live Auction?  Each state association is asked to bring an item representative of their state for the Live Auction.  The item should be at least $50 - $100 in value.  Jewelry, pottery, professional team sportswear and artwork have always sold well.  Consider “travel ability and uniqueness” of the item you bring. 

How is my Live Auction item displayed?  All items will be placed on a table for viewing prior to the auction.  During the auction, each state representative will provide a “marketing presentation” and describe the item for fellow CSAP members – allowing an entertaining opportunity to find out the “history” behind the various items donated.  This is a time to show your personality, highlight your state, have fun, and encourage higher bidding. 

How can I pay for my Auction items?  CSAP accepts cash, check, or credit cards (Visa and MasterCard only) to complete your auction purchases.

Why are there 50/50 drawings and Auctions?  These are fun and exciting traditions for members to help raise money for our organization.  The monies raised during the auction and 50/50 drawing help in offsetting the cost of the Spring and Fall meetings.  Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the Live Auction goes towards the Nancy McKinley Leadership Award that CSAP awards on an annual basis.

What is the Nancy McKinley Award?  This is an annual award which is presented at the spring CSAP conference.  A $1,000 check is presented to the State Speech and Hearing Association in honor of the awardee.  Additionally, the awardee will receive a framed certificate or a plaque in acknowledgement of the award. 

Who was Nancy McKinley?  Nancy McKinley (Wisconsin), CSAP President in 2002, was the embodiment of a selfless volunteer dedicated to promoting the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology, and supporting those who had chosen one of these professions as their career.  In Nancy’s honor, the Leadership Award was created.   This award acknowledges a member of a state speech/language/hearing association for his/her exemplary contributions to their association. 

Future CSAP Meetings

Teleseminars

2013 Spring Conference
May 17-18, 2013
Maryland

2013 Fall Conference
November 13, 2013
Chicago, Illinois

2014 Spring Conference
May 16-17, 2014
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2014 Fall Conference
November 19, 2014
Orlando, Florida

2015 Fall Conference
November 18, 2015
Phoenix, Arizona

2016 Fall Conference
November 16, 2016
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CSAP Teleseminars

ASHA Continuing Education Board’s Transparency Requirements
Developed by Ellen Fagan, Director of ASHA CE
Presented by Renee Levinson, Associate Director of Continuing Education

This pre-recorded teleseminar will be available for viewing until February 18, 2013.

Cost: $15

As a leader in your state association, you need to know about the new Continuing Education Board’s requirements related to transparency and openness in course planning, delivery and marketing so your association can adhere to it. Most state associations are ASHA Approved CE Providers and if not, your association may offer your convention or courses with one of our approved providers for ASHA CEUs. Either way, it’s important that you know and understand this new requirement so you can provide resources to help your ASHA CE Administrator and your association meet the requirement. If you are a planner or presenter for an ASHA Approved CE Provider, you need to know about this requirement as well.

In this teleseminar, you will learn what you can and cannot include in course content, the three elements required in a presenter disclosure, how to manage financial and in-kind support courses, and new requirements pertaining to ads and exhibits.

Register On-Line

Printable Registration Form

Making Meetings Work with Parliamentary Procedures
Presented by Roberta Jackson, MS, CCC-SLP
Past President, WSLHA

Replay Telesmeinar

Cost: $20

This teleseminar will provide presiding officers with parliamentary tools to assist in planning and implementing meetings. A review of agenda development; techniques for presiding as well as understanding the use for explicit bylaws/standing rules will be discussed.  Emphasis will be on the latest edition of Roberts Rules of Order, newly revised, 11th edition (2011).

Register On-Line

Printable Registration Form

Leadership: Adjusting the Sails
Presented by: Melaine W. Hudson, MA, CCC-SLP

Replay Telesmeinar

Cost $20

For the aspiring and seasoned leader alike!
What the basic qualities of an effective leader?
How to deal with difficult situations that confront leaders.
Stories and examples to inspire and motivate.

Register On-Line

Printable Registration Form

Thinking Outside the Box: On-line Solutions for Your Association
Presented by Mischael Shollenberger, founder of AuthWire

Replay Telesmeinar

Cost $20

Topics inlcuded:

Website management/donations
Online voting
Online membership dues processing
Conferences/Seminars - signups and payment
Continuing education/online courses

Register On-Line

Printable Registration Form

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