Association Management articles from April 2005

Association Management archives from April 2005

Fax Coalition Seeks Additional Stay.(BRIEFLY)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Fax Coalition Seeks Additional Stay. ASAE and the Fax Ban Coalition have submitted a third petition for stay of the Federal Communications Commission's proposed regulations governing commercial faxes. If granted, the coalition plans to use the...

2005 Fellows selected.(BRIEFLY)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 2005 Fellows selected. Six thought leaders in the association and supplier communities have been named to ASAE's 2005 class of Fellows. The newest Fellows are Michael Anderson, CAE, president and CEO, Canadian Society of Association Executives,...

Nonprofit panel submits interim report to Senate Finance Committee.(HEADLINES)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector, convened by Independent Sector, Washington, D.C., submitted a series of recommendations to the Senate Finance Committee on March 1 for strengthening the operations of charitable organizations. The panel's...

AHPs discussed at house small business hearing.(HEADLINES)(Association Health Plans)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The House Small Business Committee held a hearing on March 2 to discuss legislative options for reducing health care costs and the number of uninsured Americans. The discussion included a bill permitting the formation of association health...

IAEM challenges Brookings' report.(HEADLINES)(International Association of Exhibit Management)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Last month the International Association of Exhibit Management (IAEM), Washington, D.C., issued a rebuttal to The Brookings Institution's report "Space Available" by Heywood Sanders, a professor of public administration at the University of...

ASAE presents report to President's Tax Reform Panel.(HEADLINES)(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ASAE submitted a report to the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform. Informational in tone, the report looks at various forms of consumption taxes, including the concepts of a flat tax, a national retail sales tax, and the...

CAPA gives aviation security failing grades.(HEADLINES)(Coalition of Airline Pilots Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Airline travel remains vulnerable to terrorist attack nearly four years after September 11, says the Coalition of Airline Pilots Association (CAPA), Washington, D.C., in its recently released Aviation Security Report Card. The report takes a...

ASAE and MPI meet with the Labor Department.(BRIEFLY)(American Society of Association Executives)(Meeting Professionals International)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ASAE and MPI meet with the Labor Department. ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE, and Meeting Professionals International President and CEO Colin Rorrie, Jr., CAE, met with Labor Department officials last month to discuss ways of...

Two members advance to Winner's Circle.(BRIEFLY)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Two members advance to Winner's Circle. J. Clarke Price, CAE, president and CEO of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Dublin, recruited his 30th new member into ASAE. And Belinda E. Puetz, CEO, Puetz and Associates, Inc.,...

Get active.(PREVIEW)(Employee Benefits)(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2005... It's spring, and as with the coming of spring every year, I'm relishing the chance to ride my bike--more. My enthusiasm for turning the cranks is always rejuvenated by the fresh air and blossoming flora that this time of year brings. I'm so...

What do you know?(ASAE UP FRONT)(Human Resource Management of an Association)
April 1, 2005... We live in a knowledge-based economy and work in a knowledge-fueled profession. As Peter Drucker noted--as far back as 1993--"The basic economic resource is no longer capital, nor natural resources, nor labor. It is and will be knowledge." ...

Transparency as a business imperative.(LEADER AT LARGE)
April 1, 2005... Transparency is on the march, Sparked by unprecedented access to information--and later demanded by consumers, investors, and regulators following a spate of high-profile financial scandals--this force has quietly gained momentum in the past...

Association training program expense reimbursement.(LEGAL)
April 1, 2005... Companies often pay for their employees to attend association-sponsored training programs, including courses, seminars, online learning, and other educational events. Similarly, association executives may pay for staff to seek certification or...

Alliance promotes access to innovation.(TECHNOLOGY)(Nonprofit Innovation Alliance )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Gaining access to the latest technology in business processes may become easier for the nonprofit community thanks to the creation of the Nonprofit Innovation Alliance (NIA) in February. The new organization, which was created by technology and...

Preventing workplace violence.(SERVICE SALUTE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... According to a recent study by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN), Atlanta, nearly 20 percent of the American workforce claim they have experienced an episode of workplace violence. The study also found that...

Brookings report questions centers' role in economic development.(ECONOMIC INDICATORS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A new report on convention centers' role in boosting local economies by the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., is generating plenty of controversy. The report, "Space Available: The Realities of Convention Centers as Economic Development...

Structuring licensing agreements.(LEGAL)
April 1, 2005... Q: My association wants to license its name and logo to a magazine publisher for a fee. Can an agreement be structured to ensure that the association's revenue will be tax exempt? A: Yes, but the agreement must be structured carefully....

Association CEOs' most important issues.(EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS)(chief executive officers)(Illustration)
April 1, 2005... Association CEOs' Most Important Issues AVERAGE RATING (1-10) 1. Proving the...

Test your potential for collaboration success.(ONLINE FREEBIE)
April 1, 2005... If your association is one of the many organizations considering collaborating with one or more groups, you may want to check out a free online evaluation tool that can help gauge your chances for success. The Collaboration Factors...

NAM launches legal reform effort.(PARTNERSHIPS)(National Association of Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The National Association of Manufacturers has launched the American Justice Partnership (AJP) to promote legal reform. Among the national and state associations that have signed on as partners in the effort are the American Tort Reform...

A lesson in repositioning and relocating.(ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)(North American Society for Pacing and Electrophysiology)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... When research revealed that few people outside of its industry knew what the North American Society for Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE) was or what it did, the association's leadership took action to reposition and raise the awareness of...

USA Today columnist touts value of associations.(IN THE NEWS)(United States of America)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... In a January 24, 2005, column, USA Today columnist Steve Strauss advised a reader who sought advice on how to craft a good business plan to turn to associations for help. "There are many resources available that can help you plot your...

Attendee acquisition costs on the rise.(TRADE SHOWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The cost of attracting just one new trade-show attendee rose anywhere from 9 percent to 23 percent in 2004 depending on show size, according to a new study. The third annual "AttendTrend" survey by Frost Miller Group, Bethesda, Maryland, and...

Congressional report urges changes in tax treatment of nonprofits.(GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a 435-page report by the Joint Committee on Taxation alleges that tax abuses involving nonprofit organizations cost the federal government $6 billion a year. The report recommends more than a dozen...

Employers back costly benefits.(DATA DISPATCH)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Employees received an average of $18,358 in benefits in 2003--up from $18,000 in 2002, according to an annual study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. The 2003 average included $5,653 for medical benefits, $4,932 for paid time...

Changing priorities put time off in first place.(DATA DISPATCH)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Before you offer valued employees a raise consider this: Nearly 40 percent of 4,600 employees surveyed by Salary.com would favor time off over a $5,000 raise. Survey respondents represent a wide cross-section of industries, locations, and...

The CEO's survival kit: how to keep the key to the corner office.(Chief Executive Officers)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... A FULL-PAGE ADVERTISEMENT APPEARED IN THE WALL Street Journal several months ago with the headline "The New CEO: Rethinking the Corner Office." The ad said, "Once a coveted job, being a CEO is not what it used to be; in 2002, nearly 40 percent...

The ex-CEO's recovery guide: how to bounce back when you've been bounced out.(Chief Executive Officers)
April 1, 2005... "It doesn't matter who hired you yesterday. It only matters who can fire you today." --Harvey Mackay THE EXECUTIVE HAD BEEN leading her nonprofit organization for 10 years with great success--or so she thought. Then the organization...

Tech tool kit 2005.
April 1, 2005... Fifteen years ago, the association world was asking, "What is this thing called the Internet?" Ten years ago, it was, "Do you have a Web site up and running?" Today, if you're not offering your members Web access with a host of services, you're...

National and regional collaboration through Web technologies.(TECH TOOL KIT)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... In the association world, the partnership between a national organization and its regional offices is vital to the growth and common mission of the organization. To achieve successful partnerships, organizations must strive to adopt best...

An integrated approach to online membership management--why your databases ought to be talking to one another.(TECH TOOL KIT)(Advertisement)(Column)
April 1, 2005... When mounting the argument for integration, I think of a client of mine--let's call it the Fictional Association (FA). When I first met the staff, they were in disarray. They had 10,000 members stored in an Access database, with 500 chapters in...

A new era of flexibility: software on your terms through Web services.(TECH TOOL KIT)
April 1, 2005... The shift to Web-based association management software (AMS) predicted here two years ago is, in fact, taking place, and at a rapid rate. With Web-based software now the standard in our industry, what is next on the association technology...

Wireless security.(TECH TOOL KIT)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... Mobile computing has arrived. Every day, we see people in Starbucks with laptops connecting to the Internet and remote applications. Laptop users anywhere, within range of a wireless LAN (WLAN, or wireless local area network), can get instant...

Thin-client Internet AMS.(association management software)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... What is thin client and why is it important to association management software (AMS)? Put simply, thin client means your Web browser operates the management software over the Internet. All you need is your Web browser and an Internet...

Engage, retain, and establish member loyalty through online communities.(TECH TOOL KIT)
April 1, 2005... In today's information-rich age, associations are continuously looking for new and more streamlined ways to reach members. Organizations need a way to transform intermittent communication into rich conversations; a way to break through the...

XML: the next frontier.(TECH TOOL KIT)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... The chances are pretty good that you've heard the term XML. As ubiquitous as the term has become, the chances are also good that you wonder just how it will make your life easier. Although the XML standard was published in 1998, we are just now...

Wellness at work: learn how incorporating a workplace wellness program into your employee benefits package can increase productivity and reduce health-care costs.
April 1, 2005... IF IT'S NOON, IT MUST BE TIME FOR A stress-relieving yoga class or perhaps an abs-tightening workout at the health club located in the headquarters building. With the ever-increasing emphasis on health and fitness in our society, more and more...

Dare to diversify: capitalize on diversity in the marketplace or risk the future viability of your association.
April 1, 2005... THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO 2010 -- WILL YOUR association be ready? If it hasn't already done so, it's time for your organization to wake up and review the data. U.S. Census Bureau projections indicate that the population picture for the United...

Informing future initiatives: needs assessment survey findings help guide ASAE's program and service development.(American Society of Association Executives)
April 1, 2005... COMMITTED TO THE PROFESSION OF association management? You bet. Ready to absorb new information from a wide variety of sources? Absolutely. These are but two of the many findings about ASAE members revealed in the member needs assessment survey...

Planning your meeting is the easy part. The hard part is getting everyone to go home.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Get more of what you want in a meeting. In Canada. With exceptional service, superior accommodations, advanced technology, delectable cuisine, all at a first-rate value, it's no wonder that Canada is recognized as the top choice of meeting...

The Greenbrier.(The Greenbrier Conference Center)
April 1, 2005... "The Greenbrier tradition of accommodating guests is 227 years old. That same tradition applies to meeting professionals today." Jerry Wayne / Vice President, Sales and Marketing Association meetings professionals must balance a...

The power of partnering.(ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT)
April 1, 2005... Last year when I attended a meeting organized by Associated Luxury Hotels, Inc., Washington, D.C., Jonathan Tisch, chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels, New York City, gave a keynote address about the theme of his new book, The Power of We:...

An association executive's best friend.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The office can be a lonely place for a staff of one. But it doesn't have to be. Consider adding a canine co-worker to your staff; it may be just what you need. Dogs make wonderful companions and can improve the quality of life at home and...

Sharing solutions: desperately seeking interns.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Do you need motivated, energetic help for the summer? This exchange from ASAE's Microstaff Listserver provides tips on searching for an intern. Q: I am currently looking for an intern to work 15-20 hours a week in my office.... Does anyone...

Getting members involved in grassroots lobbying.
April 1, 2005... Are you having a hard time getting your members to dedicate time to your programs? Perhaps you haven't created the right one. One of the easiest programs to create, even when working on a shoestring budget, is a grassroots lobbying program. ...

Understanding the new Europe.
April 1, 2005... How can U.S. associations capitalize on the expansion of the European Union (EU)? And what do association executives need to know to tap into this expanding market? "It helps to have an understanding of the new opportunities and challenges...

Shake up your meeting spots.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Chances are that most of your members haven't experienced Costa Rica, Croatia, or New Zealand. According to the results of a recent survey conducted by the United States Tour Operators Association, New York City, USTOA members have added these...

Q: What benefits do you offer to part-time staff?
April 1, 2005... Q: What benefits do you offer to part-time staff? In our organization, part-time status is for people hired to work 20-29 hours per week. Part-time workers are entitled to full medical and dental benefits, pension, and life insurance....

Q: How do you deal with e-mail deluge?
April 1, 2005... Q: How do you deal with e-mail deluge? One message at a time--until recently. I now have the new version of Microsoft Outlook, which helps me deal with e-mail by blocking certain senders. In addition, our Internet service provider has...

For your next resort meeting, we have four different approaches.
April 1, 2005... And every one of them is a bit of a departure. At Omni Hotels, we know resort meetings require exceptional settings. So our resort properties deliver, all in distinctly different ways. From warm, white beaches to lush, green fairways, to...

Resources.(American Society of Association Executives conferences)
April 1, 2005... Partner Organizations at Your Service [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Partner organizations ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership provide resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association...

Calendar of upcoming events.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Claiming Your Star: Creating a Star Develop a plan to support your Performance Career Strategy career performance and progression April 18 by using an inside-out approach. The Center for Association...

Publishing marketplace.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... CUSTOM PUBLISHING IMAGINATION PUBLISHING 222 N. Elston Chicago, IL 60614 Jim Meyers, President 773-252-3200; fax: 773-252-3290 E-mail: jmeyers@imaginepub.com Web site: www.imaginepub.com Imagination...

May events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Attend May Events From The Center for Association Leadership and ASAE. 2 Distinguished Speakers Series: Christiane Amanpour and Tim Russert Washington, DC 3 Essential Financial Skills for the Nonfinance Professional ...

Get crafty.(interview)(Craft and Hobby Association)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... WHO? Steven Berger WHAT? CEO WHERE? Craft and Hobby Association, Elmwood Park, New Jersey WHEN? Since June 2003 Q: How did you get involved in crafting? A: When I first came to the association, I was new to crafting. I...

Florida.(convention centers)
April 1, 2005... ORANGE COUNTY'S CENTER OF HOSPITALITY SHINES BRIGHT In Orlando, everything shines brighter. Even our people. So, it's no wonder that the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is considered the Center of Hospitality. Our team of meeting...

Promise attendees a great meeting.(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... Smart planners are looking for destinations that provide state-of-the-art convention facilities, a variety of accommodations and amenities such as rejuvenating spas, fine restaurants, high-fashion shopping, challenging golf and cultural...