ESSAE to Offer Leadership Symposium with Bob Harris, CAE, Held at The Mohonk Mountain House

ALBANY, NY (05/02/2011)(readMedia)-- The Empire State Society of Association Executives, Inc. will hold a seminar for CEOs, senior level association executives and elected association leaders on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York.

Bob Harris, CAE, will present practical, relevant information to make volunteer leaders more effective. Through the use of examples, tips, tools and templates, he'll share information and encourage input and questions. The session is interactive -based on the core knowledge of nonprofit management and governance. Bob has more than 30 years experience in serving associations and chambers.

Registrants receive the Board Excellence Manual and the laminated Guide to Board Responsibilities.

What to Bring: To encourage sharing, registrants are asked to bring their organization's mission statement, strategic plan and leadership manual.

Who is Invited: Designed for elected leaders of nonprofits, with a focus on the incoming leadership and the staff partnership.

The program includes a networking reception at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9, followed by the one-day seminar on Tuesday, May 10. Registration as well as rooming information can be found online at www.essae.org.

ESSAE comprises over 590 association and supplier members, and represents executives employed by trade, business and professional associations. ESSAE provides its members a means to exchange ideas and encourages high professional standards through educational forums, publications, industry resources and networking luncheons. ESSAE advances the association profession through a community of knowledge, sharing, education and advocacy. It is affiliated with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), whose headquarters is in Washington D.C.