• TELEPHONES
• MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE
• ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
• BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
• CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL
• MEMBERSHIP/PROGRAMS
• RESERVATIONS, REGISTRATION, SPECIAL EVENTS
• NEWSLETTERS, MEETING NOTICES & DIRECTORIES
• FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• WEBSITE DESIGN AND HOSTING
• ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT
• MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
• NON-DUES REVENUE

HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
We are located at 1405 Warner Ave., Tustin. We provide more than a permanent address for your association, we provide a home, with boardroom and classroom and on site storage of supplies. The GSE team is large enough to staff several concurrent events.

TELEPHONES
Our professional phone service is your communication link with the general public and your Association members. We provide information on membership, activities and take reservations for meetings. Your private lines will be answered with your organization's name from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday with the exception of major holidays. Voicemail is available.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE
An off site storage facility is available for any financial records, oversize props, decorations or equipment at a nominal rate.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Our staff will coordinate the printing of stationery and brochures presenting bids to the Board of Directors. The volume of our business with vendors allows for special rates. Consequently, these savings are passed on to our clients.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Your Executive Director will attend Board and necessary Committee Meetings in order to maintain professional continuity. The Executive Director will record and transcribe minutes, act as liaison with committees and mail Board Packets (Agenda, Minutes, Financial Reports, etc.).

CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL
We handle the daily administration of correspondence, responding to or forwarding information to Board Members and Committee Chairpersons as necessary. GSE is equipped with e-mail capabilities and fax-broadcasting, insuring timely communication with our clients.

MEMBERSHIP/PROGRAMS
We process membership requests, distribute new member applications and invoice member dues. Your membership data (computerized mailing list and roster information) is updated regularly and maintained on a confidential basis. We are experienced in acting as a liaison and problem solver with state and national affiliated organizations.

RESERVATIONS, REGISTRATION, SPECIAL EVENTS
GSE has years of experience in hosting successful international conferences, tradeshows, legislative events, seminars, golf tournaments, annual installation banquets, picnics and theme parties. We coordinate, schedule, organize, publicize and provide staff for all types of special events. Our services include site inspection, contract negotiations, ordering and maintaining member nametags, preparing registration information, on site staffing and reconciling the proceeds.

NEWSLETTERS, MEETING NOTICES & DIRECTORIES
The Executive Director coordinates with the Newsletter Committee Chair in preparing, publishing and distributing, on a timely basis, your newsletter and announcements. We will provide support for your committees to compile, organize, print, proof and distribute your membership directory. When appropriate, the Executive Director will assist in selling and promoting advertising space.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
GSE has an on-staff controller to provide all necessary accounting services performed in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP): timely deposits, expense reports, event reconciliation, check preparation, coding of all invoices, billing and collections, maintenance of financial records, preparation of monthly financial statements, banking functions and budget preparation assistance. Our controller provides cash management services and financial investment planning.

WEBSITE DESIGN AND HOSTING
We realize more than ever organizations must quickly and effectively communicate with their members and the public. Today’s website is one of the major tools used by associations to stay connected to their membership, announce events, process registrations, publish industry related articles, etc. Let us use our expertise in association management to help build a site reflecting your organization’s mission.

ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING
Gayle Stewart facilitates planning sessions. During these sessions an organization creates its mission statement, develops tactical and strategic plans and sets attainable goals. Programs for new markets, product standards and technology can be formulated through this process.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
There are many membership promotion and retention programs that an organization may adopt depending upon: financial resources, structure, manpower, number and types of prospects. A membership program can be developed after careful consideration of all factors involved. Our staff will work with your Membership Committee to design and implement a membership plan, focused on retaining existing members and recruiting new members.

NON-DUES REVENUE
Sources of non-dues revenue are the lifeblood of most associations. Our extensive experience with multiple organizations enables us to advise our clients on creative avenues to help balance the budget and establish reserves.