Association Management articles from August 2001

Association Management archives from August 2001

Grassroots Advocacy Emphasized at 2001 Legislative Summit.(of American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... A SAEAdvocates members visited the Capitol Hill offices of more than 200 members of Congress on June 26 as part of American Associations Day during ASAE's annual Legislative Summit held in Washington, D.C. More than 300 participants shared...

Rule on Campaign Finance Defeated.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Supporters of the Shays-Meehan campaign finance reform legislation successfully defeated a rule for debate that had been crafted by the House Rules Committee. The proposed rule would have defined how the House takes up and votes on campaign...

Vermont Lobby Tax Update.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The state of Vermont filed a motion to amend the opinion of the Supreme Court of Vermont in the recently decided case involving that state's tax on lobbyists. The association community scored a resounding victory in that court's June 8...

Susan Bitter Smith, CAE, executive director of the Arizona Cable Telecommunications Association.(Certified Association Executive wins award)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Susan Bitter Smith, CAE, executive director of the Arizona Cable Telecommunications Association, Phoenix, will receive the 2001 ASAE Key Award, the highest honor awarded to members. The annual award goes to association executives who...

Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) spoke at a June 28 Alliance Forum about his experiences as a new member of Congress.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) spoke at a June 28 Alliance Forum about his experiences as a new member of Congress, and emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation on the Hill. "You can see that those ideas that are overwhelmingly supported by one...

Congratulations to the 66 association executives who earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation this spring.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Congratulations to the 66 association executives who earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation this spring, joining more than 2,800 industry professionals worldwide. The spring 2001 class will be honored along with 107...

Six more allied societies have 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, services, and alliances.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Six more allied societies have 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, services, and alliances. They are...

Eight associations have been selected to receive the 2001 AAA Summit Awards.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Eight associations have been selected to receive the 2001 AAA Summit Awards, which recognize outstanding voluntary association initiatives. The four winners that will be honored at ASAE Philadelphia 2001 are the Association of Public Health...

Long-Term Care Insurance Bills Gain Crucial Support.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Legislation supported by ASAE Services, Inc. (ASI), that will help Americans plan for future long-term care needs is gaining broad support as it moves closer to possible passage. The Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2001,...

Second digitalNow Conference Offered.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Fusion Productions, Webster, New York, the Disney Institute, and ASAE are teaming up to help association executives leverage their brand, knowledge, and member relations in the digital age at the 2001 Associations: digitalNow Conference at the...

D.C. Mayor Commends Associations' Community Involvement.(Anthony A. Williams)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Speaking to the entire ASAE staff at a July 18 meeting, Washington, D.C., Mayor Anthony Williams thanked ASAE and metropolitan-area associations for the efforts they've made to improve the community. Making reference to association...

Twenty-one associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in ASAE's 2001 Associations Advance America Awards program.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Twenty-one associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in ASAE's 2001 Associations Advance America Awards program. The AM Awards recognize associations and industry partners that advance American society with innovative programs...

Outsourcing: Using Outside Resources to Get More Done.(Brief Article)(Review)
August 1, 2001... Outsourcing: Using Outside Resources to Get More Done, by Stacey Riska, explains the impact that outsourcing can have on an association's workload and on its bottom line. The book includes a chapter on legal issues; case studies that detail...

Global Forum of SAEs Participates in Launch of Spanish Society.(societies of association executives)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Leaders from national societies of association executives around the world gathered in Barcelona, Spain, in late June for the charter meeting of ORESA, the Spanish Organization of Secretaries/Directors of Associations. ORESA was formed last...

ASAE and American Red Cross Formalize Partnership Agreement.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... ASAE and the American Red Cross signed an agreement that calls for closer cooperation between the two organizations in providing disaster relief. ASAE has agreed to act as a channel to the association community, providing the Red Cross with...

Business Un-Usual.(annual American Society of Association Executives meeting)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 1, 2001... For me August is always a landmark. For one thing, August marks the culmination of the effort we've put into publishing a jam-packed issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, often the largest of the year. For another, I can rest assured that I'll find...

Delivering on Purpose.(annual American Society of Association Executives meeting)(Brief Article)(Column)
August 1, 2001... By the time you read this column, you may have registered online for ASAE's annual meeting for the first time. If so, you discovered that you could also create a customized schedule and use it to navigate your way through what is anticipated to...

LETTERS.
August 1, 2001... The Value of Volunteering On behalf of the Association for Volunteer Administration (and myself an ASAE member), I want to thank you for the two articles, "Applauding Helping Hands" and "Committing to Community Outreach," that appeared in...

Antitrust Risks for Associations Setting Standards for Suppliers.
August 1, 2001... Quality control of products or services provided by suppliers can be a critical factor in many industries or professions. Associations often play an active role in promoting the quality of suppliers' products or services by establishing...

Advocating Attention on Lupus.(Lupus Foundation of America)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Buoyed by the success of a government relations initiative last year, the Lupus Foundation of America, Rockville, Maryland, recently held a national town hall meeting to keep the spotlight focused on this complicated disease for which there is...

ANTIVIOLENCE INITIATIVE HITS HOME.(American Psychological Association has presentations in schools)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... A two-year-old campaign by the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C., to educate youth about warning signs of violent behavior through presentations and informational guides continues to generate interest nationwide: * APA...

EVALUATING E-MAIL.(US workers)(Brief Article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... American workers read about three fourths of the 20 e-mails they receive on average each day, but they consider only half of the 20 messages as important, according to a survey of 690 workers by Infogate, Inc., New York City, reports The Wall...

EXHIBITING LARGESSE.(National School Supply and Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Two schools in the Dallas area received $60,000 worth of educational supplies and equipment thanks to the combined efforts of two organization in Silver Spring, Maryland. Gifts in Kind International coordinated donations from exhibitors at the...

Keeping a Lid on It.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Q: It recently came to my attention that a board member disclosed information discussed at an executive session to a staff member. Isn't the board member obligated to keep such information confidential? A: Board members have a legal duty...

Analyzing the HighTech Donor.(Brief Article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... A new study by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Alexandria, Virginia, may help the nonprofit community better understand the philanthropic mind-set of wealthy, high-tech executives. The "High Tech Donor Study" (www.afpnet.org)...

Personal Goals Persuade Nonprofit Executives To Go Back to School.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... Personal factors, not money, are the pivotal factors persuading nonprofit executives to return to the academic life, according to a study underwritten by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, Michigan. Personal development followed by...

Media Donates Millions in Public Service Announcements to ASHA Campaign.(American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The American public is learning about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders, such as stuttering and hearing loss, thanks to the media's widespread usage of public service announcements provided by the American...

Organizations Back National Effort to Teach Students About Nonprofit Sector.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Elementary and high school students nationwide will have a new opportunity to learn about the importance of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy, thanks to a partnership effort among several national organizations and Learning to Give,...

Bookkeepers' Association Offers Free Hiring Test.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Even experienced certified public accountants find it difficult to size up a bookkeeper from a resume and an interview. So the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB), Rockviile, Maryland, decided to try something new: Offer a...

POSITIONING YOUR PRODUCT.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... How can you get customers focused on your product and position so that you stand out from the competition? Grabbing customers' attention requires a unique selling proposition. A unique selling proposition is that distinct and appealing idea...

Mentoring Measures.
August 1, 2001... Associations revisit mentoring models to develop the leaders within their membership. While this would appear to be good news for association CEOs and senior executives, the bad news comes when you're looking for that seasoned manager to...

Takes on the PIRATES.(interview with Patricia Schroeder)(Interview)
August 1, 2001... FORMER COLORADO CONGRESSWOMAN PAT SCHROEDER APPEARS TO ENJOY DISCUSSING HER career, her interests, the organization she runs, its issues, her husband, and what they've been doing with the extra space now that the kids are grown up and gone. Her...

Guarding Your Gateway.(Internet security)
August 1, 2001... Deflect hackers with a cybersecurity strategy. "The future of Internet security is not very good. New methods are being invented--new tricks--and every year it gets worse. We are not breaking even. We are losing the battle....

Computer Parasitology.
August 1, 2001... Seven steps for protection. COMPUTER VIRUSES HAVE PROGRESSED PROM URBAN MYTH TO major threat; yet, even with all the damage they have done, they pale in comparison to what we have seen and have yet to see from the dreaded computer worm....

POWER Trip.(business travel)
August 1, 2001... Contributors * Donna Cameron, CAE, president, Melby, Cameron & Hull, Edmonds, Washington * Linda Chandler, CAE, executive vice president and chief operating officer, American Society of Association Executives, Washington, D.C. *...

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
August 1, 2001... ASSOCIATION BOARDS AND STAFF grapple with that question frequently, typically during strategic planning retreats and discussions. Yet their conversations usually focus on the near future--the next three to five years. The distant future--say,...

RETHINKING GOVERNANCE.
August 1, 2001... Associations are cutting out committees, reformatting board meetings, taking greater advantage of technology, and more--all in well-thought-out efforts to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of governance. FOR SOME ASSOCIATION...

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED--WITH MINIMAL Staff.
August 1, 2001... THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, MANY ASSOCIATIONS WITH SMALL STAFFS ARE accomplishing amazing things. Take, for example, the New Jersey Tooling & Manufacturing Association, Fairfield, which has a staff of only three: an executive director, a chief...

High Anxiety Feeling frazzled?
August 1, 2001... You're not alone. Find out why job-related stress is on the rise and how you can manage information overload. AFTER SIX YEARS AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Association of Home Health Agencies, Lemoyne, and almost 30 years in...

ARE YOUR PROGRAMS WORTHWHILE?
August 1, 2001... A well-thought-out evaluation process will help you maximize the value of your programs and products. Let's get personal: Consider your favorite association program. Is it the newsletter or journal? Or perhaps the gala awards ceremonies...

PEAFORMANCE EVALUATIONS THAT MAKE SENSE.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... As in many small offices, we become accustomed to practicing MBWA (management by walking around), so we are constantly evaluating and providing feedback on performance. Performance evaluations, however, are still a requirement, and I spent...

Event-Cancellation Coverage Equals Peace of Mind.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Have you ever experienced attendance or scheduling glitches at your meeting because the weather wasn't cooperating? Or did a keynote speaker cancel at the last minute, devastating the image and content of your annual convention? If so, you...

Expectations: Replace Rosy With Realistic.(outsourcing management)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Meetings between associations seeking services and vendors willing to provide them often seem like elaborate dating rituals. Each party views the other's strengths and often overlook their weaknesses in a rush toward a deal. Here are some...

THE THREE C'S OF OUTSOURCING.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Many any associations turn to outsourcing as a cost control measure, while others view the option as a way to extend the reach of staff resources. As associations look seriously at the prospect of turning to outside vendors for a part of their...

Consulting With a Counterpart in Nepal.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Helping to develop the accounting profession in emerging countries is a responsibility that the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia takes to heart--and during the past year has taken to Nepal. Along with two colleagues, I've been...

Euro Update.(currency)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Twelve European countries have taken the unprecedented step to share a common currency, the euro, beginning January 1, 2002. When traveling through Europe, no longer will you carry a wallet full of German deutsche marks, French francs, Italian...

Q: What new components have you added to your volunteer leaders' orientation that help your new leaders better understand their roles?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... We initiated our first real board orientation to start the first meeting of the year by inviting our auditors to discuss the fiduciary responsibilities of being on a nonprofit board and inviting our counsel to cover the legal aspects. The past...

Q: What is your policy about revealing staff salaries to your board?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... I won't reveal individual staff salary information to any volunteer leader, including the treasurer. I consider salaries to be confidential. The board receives labor costs in the aggregate. I am willing to provide access to annual merit...

Flower Power.(Kathy McFadden, executive vice president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Metropolitan Washington)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... WHO? Kathy McFadden WHAT? Executive Vice President WHERE? Mechanical Contractors Association of Metropolitan Washington, Lanham, Maryland WHEN? Since 1989 Q: How did you first get into gardening? A: When we moved into our...