What is OSAM?
Simply click here to complete and submit the online application form.
The Oregon Society of Association Management membership includes:
- Paid executives and staff members of not-for-profit professional, trade and philanthropic organizations.
- Professionals in related industry businesses (eg., hotels, conference centers, resort facilities, caterers, etc.) who offer products and services to associations.
Why Should You Join?
To avoid re-inventing the wheel!
- We’re able to tap into shared ideas, common interests and mutual concerns.
- OSAM and its members provide valuable expertise and understand the association management industry.
OSAM has plenty to offer! We provide association-specific programs and the camaraderie of networking with a group of professionals who share the same industry challenges.
Membership Benefits
- Membership Meetings
- Seminars
- Comprehensive Surveys
- National Affiliation with ASAE
- Quick News
- Online Membership Directory
- Annual Conference
- Certified Association Executive (CAE) Exam Study Groups
- Peer Interaction
- Golf Tournament
- Awards
- Credit Card Program for Associations
- Directors & Officers Liability Insurance for Associations
- Legislative Monitoring and Representation for Industry Issues
- Progressive and Interactive Web Site
- Listserv
- Teleconferencing Program
Types of Membership
Corporate Membership
Only associations may join the organization through the corporate schedule. All individuals who make application under the corporate structure must meet the criteria of "Association Membership" listed below. Corporate memberships are based on the calendar year. All individuals in the corporate plan are voting members of the association.
Allied members are not eligible for this type of membership.
Association Membership
Association members of OSAM are the salaried chief executive officers and administrative staff of industry, professional, trade, civic, charitable, education, philanthropic, technical or similar organizations having dues paying members.
Allied Membership
Alllied members are representatives of a firm or corporation engaged in providing facilities, products or services to the Association member.
What Members are Saying About OSAM:
"Managing a volunteer organization is unlike any other profession. On any given day, we may deal with the expectations of an ever-changing leadership, company finances, staff problems, legal and political issues, publications, office technology, meeting planning, marketing development and more. Who, besides your peers, understands these challenges?
I have been a member of OSAM for nearly twenty years. The network of colleagues, and the information we have shared, is invaluable. Regardless of the issue you might face, someone else has already faced a similar problem. They are always willing to share their experience."
-Andy Palatka, CAE, Executive Director
Business Forms Management Association
"The opportunity to learn from and share experiences with my peers gives me outstanding return on my dues dollars investment."
-Linda Schoffman, OSAM Past President
"OSAM has provided valuable opportunities to network with key decision makers in the Oregon association market. The organization has given me insight into the new trends and current issues that challenge our association members."
-Desiree Everett, Group Sales Manager
The Sweetbrier Inn
How to join:
Simply click here to complete and submit the online application form.
For printable application and brochure, click here.
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