•    The Florida Society of Association Executives Foundation has named the recipients of its Professional Development Awards. They include Gail Beitelman, CAE;  Deborah Beck; Elaine Mann Carpenter, CAE; Jeanice Caskey; Alina Cataldi-Cooper; Barbara Ann Cox; Michael Dvorak; Peter Dyga; Mark Fontaine, CAE; Letreze Goodling; Sherman Heierman, CAE; Deidra “Dee” Kring; Danie Lyons; Drew McLeod; Tonda Matthews; Larry Scovotto, CAE; Wendy Taylor; Stephanie Thomas; and Latoya Washington. For more information, call (850) 702-0944.

•    The Arkansas Society of Association Executives has named its 2010-2011 board of directors. They will be installed during the annual convention, scheduled for July 11-14. Officers include Bo Ryall, as president; Tom Larimer; as vice-president; Montine McNulty, CAE, as secretary/treasurer; and Ann Fuller, as past-president. Directors are Vicki Farmer, Kenny Hall, Ann Hines, Brent Stevenson, Lance Taylor and Kay Waldo.

•    The Texas Society of Association Executives is scheduled to hold its 2010 New Ideas Annual Conference September 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency/Dallas. The event promises “experts, education and experiences to help you grow as a professional and advance your association.” For more information, visit tsae.org
or call (512) 444-1974.