Association Management articles from December 1999

Association Management archives from December 1999

IRS changes position on royalty issue.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Speaking at the October 15 ASAE Legal Symposium, IRS Exempt Organizations Division Director Marcus S. Owens said that he doesn't "foresee that more litigation will be in the offing" on the issue of the tax treatment of revenue from sponsored...

Owens to step down from IRS.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... According to a report in the October 27 Wall Street Journal, Exempt Organizations Division Director Marcus S. Owens will retire from the agency "within a few months." Owens has worked for the IRS for 24 years, and for much of that time has...

Democrats offer alternative to minimum wage bill.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... House Democrats will offer their own minimum wage increase proposal that differs in some respects from the plan already introduced (H.R. 3081). The Democrats' alternative calls for a $1-per-hour wage hike over two years and would include about...

The new Federal Election Commission.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... The new Federal Election Commission definition of member took effect November 2. The regulations redefine what a membership organization is and who is a member of such an organization, to determine whether a person may receive partisan...

November 4 Alliance Forum.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Albert Eisele, editor of The Hill, was the guest of honor at a November 4 Alliance Forum breakfast. He offered opinions on a variety of political topics, including the remainder of Clinton's presidency, the 2000 congressional and presidential...

Groundhog Job Shadow Day.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... On February 2, 2000, students throughout the United States will spend a part of their day in the workplace "shadowing" an employee as he or she goes through a day on the job. Help give children a new perspective on their career opportunities....

ASAE.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Beginning in January 2000, your monthly ASAE section newsletter will arrive via e-mail. It will be in a short, easy-to-read format with links to articles on the ASAE Web site and will allow you to search the newsletter archives via ASAE's Web...

Moses Hull.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Moses Hull, who has been with ASAE for almost five years, was recently promoted from network manager to director of network operations.

ASAE and AssociationCentral.com launch Web site.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... In partnership with ASAE and other organizations, AssociationCentral.com offers information and data from America's more than 135,000 trade, professional, and philanthropic organizations. Through this free Web site, consumers can search for...

Senator Crapo receives Sentinel Award.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Senator Michael Crapo (R-ID) accepted the first-ever Sentinel Award from ASAE at an October 25 Alliance Forum luncheon. The award, presented by President and CEO Michael S. Olson, CAE, acknowledged his efforts to defeat a regressive tax...

Making the Case for Contributing.
December 1, 1999... Members pay dues and fees for services. Associate members buy sponsorships and advertising. Many also give to favorite churches, charities, and colleges. Why, then, should they give to your association foundation as well? It's up to you to...

Your Presence in the Gift.
December 1, 1999... It's the season of giving, and in that spirit I'd like to spend this column describing something that, admittedly, on the surface has little to do with December's articles. I'm able to take this liberty because of the strength of the issue. How...

Y2K Guru Says Not to Worry.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... If you're a bit anxious about how much havoc the millennium bug will wreak, take heart: Y2K guru Peter deJager, who once predicted a doomsday scenario, told ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT he's "much more optimistic that we can come through this OK"...

Futuristic Reads.(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 1, 1999... What are futurists reading as the second century draws to a close? The World Future Society (www.wfs.org/bookstor.htm), Bethesda, Maryland, says these titles are its top 10 bestsellers: 1. Time Bomb 2000 2. Scenario Planning 3....

Making Spirits Bright.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Just before Thanksgiving, the Minnesota Christmas Tree Growers Association (MCTGA), Stacy, Minnesota, counts on WLTE-FM radio, Minneapolis, to mail newsletters to 10,000 listeners. From more than 2,500 responses, 1,000 people are selected...

Unusual Gifts Boost Morale.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... There's nothing wrong with tried-and-true holiday rewards, such as gift certificates, fruit baskets, or luncheons. But with a little creativity, managers can give their staff more meaningful rewards that will boost morale and motivation as well...

Triggering Organizational Renewal.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... An organization doesn't need to experience a crisis to experience a rebirth. It's possible to trigger a "preemptive turnaround" by understanding the link between office politics and organizational energy, according to Thomas A. FitzGerald,...

HBA Receives $1 Million Grant.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... The U.S. Labor and Education departments have awarded a $1 million grant to the Hospitality Business Alliance, Chicago, an educational partnership of the Washington, D.C.-based National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel and Motel...

CEO Doubles as Talk Show Host.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... If you want to know what it's like to host a live radio talk show, ask Karen S. Tucker, CAE, president and chief executive officer of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), Washington, D.C. For 17 weeks, Tucker sought...

Q. Can an association that is classified under 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code convert to tax-exempt status under 501(c)(3)?(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... A. This type of conversion is possible but the Internal Revenue Service may resist the process. Associations consider converting to 501(c)(3) status principally to receive grants and deductible contributions. A 501(c)(6) association can...

Beyond the Fourth Wave.
December 1, 1999... Fras of economic dominance redefine associations. GRAHAM T.T. MOLITOR History's unfolding landscape includes four successive waves of economic change (see sidebar, "The Nine Eras of Economic Sector Dominance") that have dominated...

Skills for the Next Century.
December 1, 1999... As ASAE's sections define the core competencies in their specialized areas, a vision of the future emerges. What skills does someone need to be an effective association executive, now and in the future? That's the question leaders of...

BRINGING SUBSTANCE To Cyber Space.
December 1, 1999... How careful research and planning pay off in strong Web content for your audience-and big result for your association. For the Society for Human Resource Management, signing up member no. 100,000 was cause for celebration. The Alexandria,...

Associations Online: Making the Most of the Internet.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Associations Online: Making the Most of the Internet, (1997, ASAE). This ASAE Background Kit, a bound collection of articles and documents from ASAE publications and other sources, covers Web site development, legal and staffing issues, sample...

World-Class Web Sites.(Brief Article)(Review)
December 1, 1999... World-Class Web Sites, by Don Dea and Hugh K. Lee (1998, ASAE Foundation), provides case studies of top-notch sites to show how you might better capitalize on yours. This book (product AMR218074) is available at $21.95 for members and $26.95...

www.asaenet.org/sections/technology/helppr15.htm.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... www.asaenet.org/sections/technology/helppr15.htm. ASAE offers links to Web-related ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT articles as well as non-ASAE resources that cover business plans, hiring staff and consultants, and e-commerce.

www.memberware.com.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... www.memberware.com. Rockville, Maryland-based MemberWare Technologies offers a detailed white paper called "The Visitor-Centric Website" plus a helpful list of 41 Web site features to spur ideas for your own site's offerings.

www.useit.com.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... www.useit.com. Jakob Nielsen, whom The New York Times calls "the guru of Web page usability," provides valuable research about human interface (translation: how people use Web content).

The Australian Stretch.
December 1, 1999... Associations on this island continent are raising their level of professionalism and extending their international reach. A number of attributes distinguish Australia from the rest of Earth. Australia is simultaneously one of the largest...

THE Soft Side OF Hard Data.(Interview)
December 1, 1999... Trend experts tout human intelligence, social trends, and new technologies as the trilogy for success. Flipping through the pages of the ASAE Management & Technology Conference 1999 program, one might think that Megatrends author John...

1999 asae THE YEAR IN REVIEW.
December 1, 1999... Evolution. Strategic direction. Leadership. These four simple words briefly summarize ASAE's accomplishments, struggles, and journey in 1999. This year will be remembered as the year of change, both subtle and profound. As ASAE looked ahead to...

Avectra.
December 1, 1999... synergy working for you Synergy is the superior strength created by combining forces. That's what membership-based organizations represent to millions of people in the United States and all over the world, and that's what AVECTRA means to...

Advanced solutions international.
December 1, 1999... the full-service and flexible software system In today's constantly evolving marketplace, it takes a strong company to survive--and it takes an even stronger company to succeed, For most, staying in business is a long, fruitless struggle...

Associationcentral.com.
December 1, 1999... a cost-effective strategy for promoting your Web site Like most association executives, you probably moved quickly to become a player in the new world of interactive communications. It may not have been easy but you got your Web site up....

boxwood technology inc.
December 1, 1999... an e-recruiting solution for your association As the Internet's profound effect on business grows, it becomes increasingly important for associations to learn about and leverage the technological advancements that can benefit...

Design data systems.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... think design data Maybe your association's computer and technical needs are limited to swapping out a disk drive or reloading Windows onto a PC that had a mishap. In that case, you are probably content with your current computer service...

e.ssociation.
December 1, 1999... community value to nonprofit organizations Commitment and community. Nonprofits have long recognized the value of each. they know that their members and constituents have chosen their specific organization because of the immeasurable value...

Bernard c. harris publishing.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... keeping you connected While so much has changed over the past 100 years, one thing has not. The need to stay connected-- with friends, business associates, and people who share common interests-remains a driving force in our lives even as...

Legg mason.
December 1, 1999... navigate investment planning with ease Managing an association's financial assets in today's topsy-turvy market is about as easy as dog-paddling in a riptide. That's why Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. ("Legg Mason"), in consultation with the...

Management information systems group.
December 1, 1999... association revenue and e-commerce So many association affinity programs are designed simply to generate revenue for an association and the service provider. It is much more productive when the association is able to provide more than just...

Mei software.
December 1, 1999... the dawn of the [e-association.sup.TM] Associations know their strengths. A strong membership base. Standing and credibility as an authority in their industry A wealth of resources and information developed over years of service and...

Metamor industry solutions.
December 1, 1999... putting our track record to work for you Technology advancements, changing and all-too-often shrinking budgets, fluctuating economic conditions, corporate mergers-all of these factors affect how associations support their operations. To...

Santa clara chamber of commerce.
December 1, 1999... high-tech hospitality in the heart of silicon valley As a meeting destination, Santa Clara can't be beat--with more than 3,400 hotel rooms within the city limits and 300 days of sunshine a year. In keeping with the region's reputation for...

tma resources.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... it's time for an alternative Your members are demanding it. our staff isn't as productive without it. And you can't put it off any longer. IT'S TIME--For a new association management system. But, implementing and maintaining...

Wego.com.
December 1, 1999... transforming associations online WeGo.com has developed a pioneering, free, fully-hosted Web service that enables associations of all sizes and scope to easily create and manage their own customized online community portal, or intranet. Our...

B-there.com.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... meeting management tools that save time and money b-there.com--the first fully integrated Internet system and management tool for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and group travel-provides planners and event organizers with the latest...

Cgi effective use of information technology for that competitive edge.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... CGI, one of the pioneers in the field of component software technology, is now making the tremendous benefits of this new generation of software available to the association community. The power of the CGI component framework is winning the...

dmg enterprises, inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... integrated management systems that make sense DMG does it again! In July 1997, DMG released DMG4, the first and only browser-based Intranet solution for membership organizations. DMG is now pleased to announce gomembers.com, an Application...

Publisher promotion and fulfillment.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... a division of ebsco industries, inc., providing personalized services to your nonmember subscribers "Fast response." "Kind attitude." "Efficient, creative, and thorough." "Warm and friendly" "Excellent services." "Sets the standard."...

Grant thornton, lip.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... "thinking in the future tense"(r) Since 1994, Grant Thornton has been helping nonprofit organizations just like yours work smarter by helping them improve their information technology (IT) infrastructures and streamline their business...

Integrated software solutions, inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... the technology solution for your association Integrated Software Solutions, Inc., integrates support into every program it writes--and no company understands and assists associations and other membership organizations better than ISSI. ...

Krajewski & associates, inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... in an uncertain future... your point of light At the cusp of the 21st century, it's not enough for companies to be computer-literate; they have to be well-connected and knowledgeable about the field of technology, from basic software needs...

medallion systems.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... association managers go for the GOLD, software both strategic and simple The he ever-changing technology environment and the exacting requirements of your members demand not just a software vendor, but a responsive partner for your...

Management advisors, inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... when success counts For more than 16 years, savvy managers have counted on Management Advisors, Inc., for professional assistance and advice. With our proven track record, reliability, highly qualified staff, and in-depth industry...

Syscom services.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... are you ready for e-business? Applying sound technologies to business challenges is an increasingly vital capacity for successful associations. How well does your association exercise technology leadership? Consider two key areas for...

uMember.com.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... more revenue for you, more benefits for members If you want more nondues revenue, and members are complaining about increasing dues, uMember.com has the solution. UMember.com is a FREE, customized, online virtual community and e-commerce...

"Partner" With the ASAE Foundation.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Partners for the Future, the ASAE Foundation's recently launched campaign, features some of the largest gifts ever made to the ASAE Foundation. The campaign, well on its way to reaching its minimum goal of $5.5 million, is a truly unique...

The Future Face of the Workforce.
December 1, 1999... The ASAE Foundation's 1998 environmental scan of the association community pointed to 14 trends that associations must address in order to plan for, implement, and manage future change. For nine months, members of the ASAE Foundation...

Rumbarger Is Honored With Named Fund.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... It was aboard the FantaSea at the ASAE Foundation Chair's Reception in San Diego on August 21, 1999, that Charles D. Rumbarger, CAE was surprised with the announcement that a permanent named ASAE Foundation fund, the Charles D. Rumbarger, CAE,...

ASAE Foundation signs Scan Agreement.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... The ASAE Foundation and the Institute for Alternative Futures, Alexandria, Virginia, have partnered to conduct an intense environmental scan of the association community. This new scan is part of the ASAF Foundation's initiative to continuously...

Portrait of a Major Donor.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Richard B. Green, executive director, association sales, Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites, Washington, D.C., has long been active in ASAE and the ASAE Foundation. He recently joined the ASAE Foundation Board of Directors. Marriott's...

CALIFORNIA: ANAHEIM.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... A whopping $4.2 billion in private and public funds is being spent to reinvent Anaheim. The five-year master plan for Anaheim Resort spans 1,100 acres that surround Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. "We are developing an...

WASHINGTON: BELLEVUE.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... New hotels and an expanded convention center will make Bellevue an even more exciting place to meet. The Meydenbauer Center is getting two new neighbors--a 300-room Ritz-Carlton hotel and a 550-room Marriott convention hotel. The Palladium...

IDAHO: BOISE.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Proposed expansion plans for the Boise Centre on the Grove are in the design phase, according to Bobbie Patterson, executive director, Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We have completed a feasibility study, and construction is...

COLORADO: DENVER.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Denver's hospitality industry is experiencing its biggest building boom in history with more than $1 billion in hotel and convention center projects being planned, built, or opened. Denver Mayor Wellington Webb recently endorsed a proposal...

CALIFORNIA: HUNTINGTON BEACH.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... How can a new resort expertly meet the needs of meeting planners? Ask them about their requirements early in the design process. That's the thinking of executives in charge of the Hilton Ocean Grand Resort, which will soon offer 52,000 net...

NEVADA: LAS VEGAS.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... After several setbacks, the expansion of the Las Vegas Center is back on track, according to Tom Smith, vice president of facilities, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "We're in the final design phase of a...

OREGON: PORTLAND.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Convention delegates who ride Portland's light-rail transportation from their downtown hotels to the convention center can keep their change in their pockets... Their rides won't cost them a dime. "The extension of the fareless-square...

NEVADA: RENO.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... J. Phillip Keene III, president and chief executive officer of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, cites three reasons for doubling the size of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. "The contemporary and expanded facility will...

UTAH: SALT LAKE CITY.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Salt Lake City, the host city of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, is on a growth fast track. The Salt Palace Convention Center, which will serve as the main media center during the games, is expanding exhibit space by 114,000 square feet for a...

CALIFORNIA: SAN DIEGO.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... After its expansion in September 2001, the San Diego Convention Center will offer 1.7 million square feet of interior space--about double its current size. The $216 million expansion project will bring the facility up to 615,701 square feet of...

CALIFORNIA: SAN FRANCISCO.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Excavation and construction of a 300,000-square-foot expansion to the Moscone Convention Center will begin in February 2000; the project is scheduled to be completed in February 2003. With the addition of Moscone West, overall available...

WASHINGTON: SEATTLE.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... The renovation of the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in downtown Seattle is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2001. "The convention center expansion adds further dimension to Seattle's growing prominence as a meeting...

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... How to Foil Fraud "Certain characteristics of small-staff associations make them especially vulnerable to fraud," stated Thomas J. Kearney (thomas.kearney@nreca.org), manager of corporate accounting services, National Rural Electric...

Streamline Your Processes.(Brief Article)(Review)
December 1, 1999... Don't try to reinvent the wheel when it comes to establishing certain policies and procedures. ASAE saves you valuable time with a revised and expanded publication in its financial management series: Model Accounting and Financial Policies and...

Make a Partner of Your Outside Legal Counsel.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... In a presentation at ASAE San Diego 1999, Gary Jay Kushner (gjk@dc2.hhlaw .com), partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP, Washington, D.C., outlined "Ten Tips for Getting the Most From Your Outside Counsel." Kushner described the relationship between the...

Efficient E-Mail.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Convenient as it can be, e-mail has become the newest time drain. I've developed several tactics to help me get through it more easily. 1. Scroll through all the subjects before opening anything. You'll get to the point where you can spot...

Going Global -- Opportunities and Challenges.(Brief Article)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... Following are comments excerpted from the acceptance speech of Quincalee Brown, CAE, Association Trend's 1999 Association Executive of the Year. Brown is executive director of the Water Environment Federation, Alexandria, Virginia. E-mail:...

Additional Insurance Provides Peace of Mind.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Holding meetings overseas may present risks, which can be managed with additional planning and insurance. At a session held at ASAE San Diego 1999, Terri Cousins, senior account executive, Aon Association Services, Washington, D.C., recommended...

Tips for international travel.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Consider booking "open jaw" airline tickets that allow you to fly in and out of different cities. Insist on having computers hand inspected instead of subjecting them to potentially unsafe airport x-ray machines. Pack spare eyewear when you fly...

World on the Web.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Need a hand with international telephone dialing? Visit Go-Global.com at: www .Go-Global.com/cgi-local /codes.pl for examples that illustrate how to dial another country from the United States or dial other countries when overseas. And for a...

ceo to ceo.
December 1, 1999... A PANEL OF CEOS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Q. What specific actions, short of termination, have you taken to deal with a hostile or uncooperative staff member? STAFF MEMBERS HAVE sometimes questioned instructions or directions that I've...

Learning From Medical Society Lawsuits.
December 1, 1999... Arecent lower court decision reviewed by a federal appellate court concerning a series of product liability cases was decided favorably for the medical societies named as defendants in a mass tort litigation. While the medical societies have...

ASAE Career Headquarters.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... Access terrific career related articles such as "Career Warning Signs: A Survival Guide," "Getting a Job is a Marketing Problem," and "Making it to Number One," on the ASAE Career Headquarters Web site at...