Association Management articles from April 2002

Association Management archives from April 2002

Unregistered Section 527 organizations pose problem for IRS. (Headlines).(unregistered campaign committees)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Internal Revenue Service recently acknowledged the problem that the agency faces in dealing with the number of committees, particularly candidate campaign committees, that failed to register as Section 527 organizations as required by the...

Tax showdown in Florida State legislature. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Earlier this year, the Florida State Senate passed an extensive tax bill that would impose a 4.5 percent tax on meeting registration fees, regardless of whether the host organization is in state or out of state. The bill, which would amend the...

President, members of House voice support for association health plans. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In a recent speech outlining his health care agenda, President Bush mentioned specifically the creation of association health plans, which would allow associations to offer health benefits to their members and their members' employees. ...

John W. Gardner, a founding chair of Common Cause and Independent Sector, died February 16 at the age of 89. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
April 1, 2002... John W. Gardner, a founding chair of Common Cause and Independent Sector, died February 16 at the age of 89. He served as secretary of health, education, and welfare in the Johnson administration and advised several other presidents. In...

Good to Great. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... It's time to start planning for ASAE's Annual Meeting and Exposition, which will be held August 17-20 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. ASAE Denver 2002 will feature three general session speakers: Marcus Buckingham, global business...

The Wyoming Society of Association Executives, Cheyenne. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Wyoming Society of Association Executives, Cheyenne, has elected to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE that will provide for shared access to information and more uniformity in the branding of activities, products,...

Looking for more ways to jointly serve the association meeting planner market. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Looking for more ways to jointly serve the association meeting planner market, ASAE and Meeting Professionals International, Dallas, have announced a plan to jointly market two programs and explore other areas of future collaboration. ASAE and...

ASAE's Public Policy Division is hosting a Town Hall meeting Thursday, May 9 to discuss the upcoming postal rate increases. (Briefly).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ASAE's Public Policy Division is hosting a Town Hall meeting Thursday, May 9 to discuss the upcoming postal rate increases. Join Neal Denton, executive director of the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers, Washington, D.C., for a discussion about how...

MBNA America Bank, Wilmington, Delaware, has committed to sponsor 1,000 ASAE student members each year for the next three years. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... MBNA America Bank, Wilmington, Delaware, has committed to sponsor 1,000 ASAE student members each year for the next three years. The program will allow 3,000 students to experience the benefits of ASAE membership, including special educational...

FEC holds hearing on campaign-related Internet activity. (Headlines).(Federal Election Commission)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Federal Election Commission was scheduled to hold a hearing on March 20 focusing on its proposed rules regarding campaign-related Internet activity, which would allow corporations (including trade and professional associations) and labor...

ASAE acquires majority ownership in headquarters building. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ASAE has acquired majority ownership in its headquarters building at 1575 I St., N.W., Washington, D.C. ASAE is part of a limited partnership with Carr Capital Corporation and Southern Region Industrial Realty, Inc., that completed a...

ASAE unveils new associate member recognition program. (Headlines).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The ASAE All-Star Awards Program will recognize excellence in customer service among the organization's associate members. The recognition will come from association executives and professional staff who are also ASAE members. Awards will be...

Reliable resources. (Preview).(Editorial)
April 1, 2002... KEITH C. SKILLMAN When you're about to embark on a new initiative, it sure helps to take a look at what others have already done, doesn't it? Peter Rizik and the American Society for Microbiology, in Washington, D.C., would certainly...

Establishing effective partnerships. (ASAE Up Front).
April 1, 2002... DIANE L. JAMES ASAE's strategic partnership with its allied societies of association executives is now in its second year and continues to evolve. I have received numerous requests for copies of our agreement from association leaders...

Intellectual property and Internet publications. (Legal).(Copyright law)
April 1, 2002... Trade and professional associations regularly create published or recorded materials, such as magazines, newsletters, books, videotaped speeches and presentations, and other items as important means of communication with members and others....

Chamber unveils new trade site. (What's on the Web).(U.S. Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Navigating the often-complicated terrain of international trade just got a lot easier. TradeRoots, the trade education program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, now has its own Web site: www.traderoots.org. The new site, created with the help of...

Automotive Engineers promote math, science literacy. (Service Salute).(Society of Automotive Engineers )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, has sets its sights in 2002 on significantly broadening the reach of its hands-on physical science program, "A World In Motion." Developed to promote math and...

Management plays key role in retaining minority employees. (Cultural Diversity).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... What organizational attributes matter most to minority professionals? Senior management commitment to diversity and the linkage of diversity objectives to overall business strategy. So finds a nationwide study by Korn/Ferry International, New...

Public disclosure of ethical violations. (Legal).(legal question answered)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Q: Our association has a very active ethics program, with sanctions ranging from censure to expulsion. We would like to publish actions taken--including the names of affected members--in the association's magazine, which is distributed to all...

Federal paperwork takes toll on time. (Data Dispatch).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FEDERAL PAPERWORK TAKES TOLL ON TIME. The nation's businesses spent 7 billion hours filling out federal paperwork in 1998, reports the Office of Management and Budget, which estimates the cost of such paperwork at $229 billion annually.

Taking the pulse of business travel. (Data Dispatch).(industry report data)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... TAKING THE PULSE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL. Sixty-six percent of business travelers expect to take at least one trip during the first six months of 2002, according to the Travel Industry Association of America, Washington, D.C. For the first time...

Top advancement strategies. (Data Dispatch).(employee advancement survey data)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... TOP ADVANCEMENT STRATEGIES. "The Next Generation: Today's Professionals, Tomorrow's Leaders," a study by Catalyst, New York City, finds that both Canadian and U.S. professionals (born between 1964 and 1975) agree on several top strategies for...

Severance slump. (Data Dispatch).(unemployment insurance benefits report data)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... SEVERANCE SLUMP. Job-loss benefits appear to be decreasing in popularity, especially among smaller organizations. Access to severance pay for full-time employees of organizations with 100 or more employees dropped from 50 percent in 1988 to 36...

Cost control drives tech trends. (Human Resources).(human resources management)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Global consulting firm Watson Wyatt Worldwide predicts that human resource departments' need to control costs will result in several key technology trends in 2002. They include increased * demand for improved integration and collaboration...

HR directors earn authority in associations. (Eye on the Industry).(Human resource industry recruiting data)
April 1, 2002... Increasing numbers of associations are hiring human resource directors, according to ASAE's industry and market research department, which collected survey data in 1995 and 2001 from more than 1,000 associations in the United States. Based...

Georgia, Florida sponsor joint leadership seminar. (Allied News).(Society of Association Executives conference details)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Florida Society of Association Executives, Tallahassee, and the Georgia Society of Association Executives, Tucker, will sponsor a joint leadership seminar this month--the first such partnership for FSAE and GSAE. The Association Leadership...

Points of Light Foundation creates monument honoring volunteers. (Volunteerism).(monument details)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The landscape of the nation's capital will welcome a new sidewalk "monument" next year--one honoring the accomplishments of American volunteers. Sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, Washington, D.C., "The Extra Mile Pathway" project...

Anniversaries.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The U.S. Census Bureau is celebrating its 100th anniversary by creating a Centennial Events Planner that lists trade shows and conferences that it will attend throughout the year, according to the March 2002 issue of American Demographics. The...

The successful spin-off: a guide to the do's and don'ts of forging a for-profit subsidiary. (For-Profit Subsidiaries).(management techniques and theory)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL TOOLS AVAILABLE TO TODAY'S revenue-hungry association is the for-profit subsidiary. A popular business model for such ventures is that of a wholly owned subsidiary that is not only an asset of the parent organization but...

Consider the legal side of subsidiaries: Advance review of relevant legal issues can help ensure a successful for-profit venture.
April 1, 2002... MANY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES ARE currently exploring or already have organized for-profit subsidiaries. The creation of such entities not only can generate new revenue streams, it also can increase membership rolls and provide meaningful...

Compensation in changing times: ASAE's 2001 Association Executive Compensation and Benefits Study examines whether the economy has affected paychecks and perks. (Executive Compensation).
April 1, 2002... THE ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY CLEARLY is not immune to the effects of the economic downturn and September 11. Moreover, recall that the economy had begun slowing as far back as a year prior to that day. Even before September 11, the crash of the...

E stands for experience: Electronic isn't new, says Elliott Masie. The keys to e-learning are exceptional experiences and reliable answers.
April 1, 2002... MINUTES INTO OUR INTERVIEW, Elliott Masie had the answer to his hot tub woes--and a metaphor for the qualified answers and exceptional experiences that he sees as hallmarks of associations that deliver the learning goods to their members. ...

Building up to a capital campaign: Soliciting donors isn't enough--find out what it takes to kick fundraising efforts into high gear.
April 1, 2002... Developing a large donor base to support an extensive special-event and fundraising program sounds like a daunting task for any nonprofit organization. The Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, a local, independent organization with a...

Gold Circle glory.
April 1, 2002... INNOVATIVE. RESOURCEFUL. COMPREHENSIVE. THESE CHARACTERISTICS, AMONG OTHERS, DEFINED MANY OF THE programs, products, and services that earned top honors in ASAE's Gold Circle Awards competition. More than 300 organizations submitted 747 entries...

PEOs provide benefits. (Human Resources).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Often one of the greatest budgetary challenges of a small-staff association is keeping health insurance costs affordable; with a staff of nine and a budget of $850,000, the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council (IISC) is no different. Two years ago,...

Never too busy to get your CAE. (Certification).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Small-staff executives are well aware that associations like theirs--that is, those with only a few staff members--comprise the bulk of all associations nationally. Some of them might assume, however, that earning the Certified Association...

Event insurance covers terrorism. (ASAE Benefit).
April 1, 2002... The ASAE-sponsored Showstoppers Event Cancellation Insurance program, offered through the Gulf Insurance Group and Aon Association Services, has recently been revised to become the only major association event-cancellation insurance policy to...

Taking your board book virtual. (Technology).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... As an association practitioner, you know firsthand how much paperwork is involved in board meeting preparation. You can drastically cut down on that paperwork by creating an electronic board, or e-board, book for your next meeting. It is easy,...

The ins and outs of operating in euros. (Finance).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... When the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Tampa, first entered the European market in the early 1990s, we made a concerted effort to appear international rather than American. One of the key features of this policy was to...

CEO to CEO.
April 1, 2002... Q: In light of the current economy, how have you revised your financial strategies? Our organization is a bit of an anomaly in the current economy. Education in disaster recovery and business continuity is the core of our mission; thus we...

Mastering martial arts. (Keeping Your Edge).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... WHO? Carol Stambaugh WHAT? Executive Director WHERE? National Association of Social Workers, Arizona Chapter, Tempe WHEN? Since 1998 Q: How did you first learn about and become interested in tae kwon do? A: I was doing...

Northwest: Heaping helpings of southern hospitality. (Florida).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Where the New South meets Old Florida, you'll find Pensacola--and a winning mix of sun, sand, and service. The city has several large meeting venues, from the 22,000-square-foot Pensacola Civic Center and the Bayfront Auditorium's 18,790 square...

North Central: Where everything comes together, naturally. (Florida).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In the area of Florida known as "The Nature Coast," plantations replace palms and sand succumbs to fresh springs. Visitors to this region nestled between Georgia and the Gulf of Mexico are sure to be spoiled, even though the terrain is not. ...

Northeast: Productive days, peaceful nights. (Florida).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Northeast corner's Amelia Island offers a refreshing change of pace for planners of small to midsize meetings. In addition to more than 100,000 square feet of function space found at the island's leading properties, many historic B&Bs...

Central West: Planning the perfect meeting can be a breeze. (Florida).(Tampa Bay)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Tampa Bay is much more than a body of water--it has come to represent a rapidly growing region made up of many distinct and developing conference-friendly communities. An appealing lend of modern amenities, expanding entertainment districts,...

Central: Doing business here is pleasure. (Florida).
April 1, 2002... Orlando is at the heart of Florida's convention industry, Literally and figuratively. The city has become one of the premier destinations in the world, with a state-of-the-art convention center and more than 2.9 million square feet of meeting...

Central East: Home to NASCAR's great race and space attractions. (Florida).(Daytona Beach)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Florida's Central East coast is where NASA meets nature, and nobody leaves disappointed. The popular destination of Daytona Beach is home to 13,000 rooms, and more than 350,000 square feet of meeting space. And the area is growing faster than...

Southwest: Part pampered resort, part rustic refuge, and all about meeting options. (Florida).
April 1, 2002... Southwest Florida's fine offerings begin in Bradenton, home to the beautiful barrier islands of Longboat Key and Anna Maria, The Longboat Key Club can host groups up to 200, with 7,000 square feet of meeting space and venues for outdoor...

Southeast: a planner's subtropical paradise. (Florida).
April 1, 2002... Palm Beach County boasts "The Best of Everything"--and it's about to get even better. In May 2003, a new world-class convention center will open its doors to 330,000 square feet of fabulous meeting space. Located in downtown West Palm Beach and...

Bringing business back.(marketing attempts to attract leisure and business travelers, Florida)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The hospitality industry has had its hands full since September 11. The terrorist attacks had a dramatic effect on budgets and business travel, and meeting destinations are doing all they can to raise consumer confidence, lower costs, and work...