Association Management articles from December 2000

Association Management archives from December 2000

Collaborative Conference Redefines Association Leadership Role.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... More than 300 association leaders answered an invitational call to arms issued by the "associations: digitalNow" conference, a forum presented November 2-4, 2000, for ASAE by Fusion Productions, Webster, New York, in collaboration with the...

Karl Ely.(promotion)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Karl Ely, CAE, has been promoted to publisher/advertising director of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT. Ely has been with ASAE for more than nine years, most recently as advertising director and associate publisher of the magazine.

IRS Seeks Comments on Internet Issues.(Internal Revenue Service)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... The Internal Revenue Service issued an announcement in October stating that it is considering whether to issue guidance that "would clarify application of the Internal Revenue Code to the use of the Internet by exempt organizations." The...

ASAE Files Amicus Brief in NSPI Case.(American Society of Association Executives, National Spa and Pool Institute)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... ASAE filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the State of Washington, urging that it accept an appeal from the National Spa and Pool Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, in a lawsuit involving an association's liability in the standard-setting...

Michelle Mason.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Michelle Mason, who has been with the ASAE Foundation for three years, has been promoted to vice president of research programs at the ASAE Foundation. Mason's previous title was director of research programs.

Michael S. Olson.
December 1, 2000... Mark your calendars to attend a free ASAE virtual seminar featuring ASAE President and CEO Michael S. Olson, CAE, and Hugh K. Lee, president of Fusion Productions, Webster, New York. "Associations: Viable Participants in the Digital Age?" will...

Intermediate Sanctions Cases Being Processed.(United States. Internal Revenue Service)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Internal Revenue Service field offices are beginning to process the first cases concerning the intermediate sanctions law. This statute allows the IRS to levy excise taxes against individuals connected with 501 (c)(3) and (c)(4) organizations...

ASAE Foundation Releases First Abstract from "Community as Strategy" Study.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... The ASAE Foundation, in partnership with the Center for Applied Research, Philadelphia, completed the first abstract of its "Community as Strategy" study. This multiyear research project focuses on how new communication technologies are...

The Associations Advance America Awards.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... The Associations Advance America Awards are presented year-round to recognize associations that propel America forward with innovative projects in education, skills training, standards setting, business and social innovation, knowledge...

Crowning Achievements.(George Moffat)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... On my 30th birthday (a few years ago now) George Moffat found a way to convey humor, affection, and respect in only a few words. The ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT staff had given me the From the Office birthday card, on which George, who was then an...

Transforming Knowledge Into Professional Power.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... "If we only knew...." Buried within that phrase is the deep frustration felt by many association executives because they know that the solution they seek lies untapped somewhere within the organization's storehouse of data, information, or best...

Board of Directors Meetings in the Electronic Age.
December 1, 2000... The rapid infusion of computers and the World Wide Web into our daily lives continues to create far-reaching effects and implications for all of us. One particular issue in the world of associations and nonprofit organizations that has...

Streamlining Registration.(for conferences)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... After observing the registration process for a major annual conference both internally and on site. Bill Zepp, CAE, executive director, Oregon Dental Association, Portland, knew it could be improved. So he developed a list of recommendations to...

BOOKS POUR IN FROM KIWANIANS.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2000... They came by ones and twos, bags and boxes: books of all shapes, sizes, and subjects. Delegates attending the annual convention of Kiwanis International in Miami Beach June 23-27 donated 11,320 books that were distributed to 12 local child-care...

Goodwill Industries Makes It Work.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2000... Thomas Carlyle once penned that "all work is noble." Yet for persons with physical and mental disabilities and those facing such barriers to employment as socioeconomic disadvantages, finding work is no easy task. (See "The Accessible...

"Policing" Gift Giving.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Q: One of our board members sends gifts to individual staff members, some of which are worth more than $50. Are such gifts proper? Is it necessary to adopt a policy to address this issue? A . Avoiding the appearance of a conflict of...

Aircraft Association To Recreate History.(Experimental Aircraft Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Thanks to the support of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Oshkosh, Wisconsin, history will come alive on December 17, 2003. On this date, which marks the centennial observation of powered flight, an accurate reproduction of the...

Don't Take Retention Lightly.(employee retention)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Polling Data)
December 1, 2000... Think you've nipped the problem of employee turnover in the bud? That may just be wishful thinking, according to recent studies of human resource managers, executives, and employees conducted by Development Dimensions International,...

Understanding Click-Wrap Agreements.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Many organizations want users of their Web sites to agree to purchase something, register as a user, or apply for a service. In such cases, it's important that the site user first agree to terms and conditions. A click-wrap agreement is a...

HOW TO COMPLAIN EFFECTIVELY.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... "The Consumer Action Handbook," now available free from the U.S. Federal Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado, is packed with helpful information. The 140-page guide, which even tells you how to write an effective complaint letter, is...

Strengthen Your Association's Market Position.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Associations face increasing competition from for-profit companies and dot-coms, which are launching some of the most aggressive attacks on associations. Building your association's market share in this environment requires innovative use of...

DOT-COM TIDE MAY BE TURNING.(job vacancies)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Sixty-six percent of respondents to a survey of members of Exec-U-Net, Norwalk, Connecticut, agreed with this statement: "I think the opportunities in the old economy have been under-hyped." Industry Week apparently is finding evidence along...

MBA INSIGHTS.(women's attendance of top tier business schools)(Brief Article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2000... Catalyst, New York City, wanted to find out why women attend top-tier business schools at a much lower rate (30%) than they do in medical and law schools (44%). So it surveyed 1,684 female MBA graduates of top business schools. Top factors...

WORK WEEK REMAINS CONSISTENT.(Brief Article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2000... Contrary to popular perception, the work week is not getting longer, at least according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last year, Americans employed in nonagricultural industries worked a weekly average of 39.5 hours, compared with...

KEEPING AN EYE ON EMPLOYEES.(Brief Article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2000... While fewer organizations require medical testing of employees and applicants (71% in 2000 compared with 77% in 1998), an increased number of U.S. firms--73 percent currently compared with 63 percent in 1997--use electronic surveillance to...

Creating a DOT-COM-COMPATIBLE Culture.(Interview)
December 1, 2000... Peg Neuhauser on how to shape you internal culture to its external strategy If ever a book epitomized the concepts it describes, Culture.com is it. The 35O-page, research-based book was written in 4 1/2 months--a record for any author or...

THE Accessible ASSOCIATION.(for the disabled)
December 1, 2000... Creating an environment that welcomes people with disabilities entails acknowledging and addressing the barriers they still face. DISABILITY IS PART OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. That's the underlying message of the Americans With Disabilities...

Old-line to Online.(American Chamber of Commerce Executives)
December 1, 2000... The result of one organization's decision to rethink the traditional association business model: more options for members. CONTENT, CREDIBILITY. COMMUNITY. COMMERCE. These are the four major competitive advantages of today's associations...

MOVING FORWARD WITH A RETREAT.
December 1, 2000... Ignore the name--an effective retreat can be a powerful vehicle to move your association in the right direction TO MANY, THE WORD RETREAT IMPLIES SURRENDER. BUT TO ASSOCIATIONS and other organizations, the term refers to an opportunity to...

EDUCATION EVOLUTION.(distance learning)
December 1, 2000... Distance education is changing the landscape of professional development and how associations meet members' educational needs. Think back to your high-school days: Your teacher stands in front of the classroom, writing on a blackboard,...

Going Out on Top.(Michael R. Losey)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... CEO MICHAEL LOSEY LEAVES AN INDELIBLE MARK TEN YEARS AGO, AFTER A 30-YEAR career in corporate human resources, Michael R. Losey, CAE, took the top staff position at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Alexandria, Virginia, and...

2000: The Year in Review.(American Society of Association Executives)
December 1, 2000... A look at some of the accomplishments that defined ASAE's year and enabled the organization to better serve its members. The year 2000, with its sundry millennium scares and historical significance, proved an appropriate time for ASAE to...

Avectra.(AvectraFORUM)(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2000... Complete functionality--completely free There is a revolutionary new approach to association management that capitalizes on the extraordinary capabilities of the Internet. Avectra has matched those capabilities with a revolutionary solution...

Active Computer.(Osprey[R] software)(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2000... The needs of today's association The modern association wants a solid infrastructure for office operations and proven Web software for hosting community communication, education, development, collaboration, and commerce. Associations do not...

AssociationCentral.com.(www.associationcentral.com)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Where the world checks out the world of associations, societies, and organizations What is AssociationCentral.com? We're the premier, online gateway to thousands of associations, societies, and nonprofit organizations on the Web, if...

CertiLearn.(CentiLearn Inc., electronic education)(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2000... E-learning for associations[TM] "The next big killer application for the Internet is going to be education. Education over the Internet is going to make e-mail look like a rounding error." John Chambers, CEO, Cisco Systems ...

Design Data Systems.(Design Data Systems Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2000... The cost-effective, cost-efficient consultants "Does our association really need to retain an independent consulting firm to help us analyze our information technology requirements?" This question has been posed many times by large and...

E-Stamp Corp.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2000... Get postage off the Internet instead of at the post office: E-Stamp[R] makes mailing easy Now there's a way to download postage off the Internet and print it out from your own PC. It saves the trouble of constantly running to the post...

Election.com.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Inside every election is a great election waiting to be run Every election is an important election. But how can an organization that is already devoted to its day-to-day business find the time to run a great election? Conducting...

Bernard Harris Publishing.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Value-driven Internet strategy: cultivating community online For decades, associations have brought together thousands of members, providing news and services and establishing themselves as the leading experts for the industries they serve....

Interliant Inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Knowledge Systems, Inc., is now Interliant Association Solutions Interliant (INIT), one of the leading global application service providers, acquired Knowledge Systems, Inc., in June 2000. In order to effectively market both the KSI product...

Internet4associations.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... It's your site--it's your identity It's your association, it should be your Web site. At Internet4associations[TM] we are your technology partner. We help you create your identity on the Internet, a Web site that is uniquely yours,...

JZA, Inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... We put the "fit" in your benefits program At JZA, Inc., 50 years of experience have taught us a lot about what associations look for in a benefits program: flexibility, great coverage at a great rate, and the comfort that comes with knowing...

Legg Mason.(Legg Mason Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... 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...

MyAssociation.com.(Application Servive Provider)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Your trusted technology adviser At MyAssociation.com, we help you with the kinds of tools and services that make your association more effective. Our online solutions enable you to: * build effective loyalty programs: Deliver dynamic...

TMA Resources.(Applications Service Provider)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Fully integrated portal, community, and commerce solutions to power the e-association The more things change, the more they stay the same--NOT! More than a few years ago now, a leading investment house proudly advertised that they made...

THINQ.(THINQ Learning Solutions corporate training)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... The fusion of learning management and broad content With the addition of THINQ TrainingServer[R] to its offerings, THINQ Learning Solutions has combined the world's largest network of learning content with one of the most widely used...

Votenet.(electronic lobbying)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Using the Internet to sharpen your legislative strategy At Votenet, we strive to make you part of the political process. We're the leader when it comes to providing Web-based technology, content, and services to the political and...

WeGo.com.(online services)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Accelerate your success today Feeling pressured to ramp up your Internet presence? You're not alone. Despite the challenge posed by new Internet entrants, trade and professional associations are uniquely positioned to benefit from the...

123Signup.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Registration, renewals, revenue...online! At l23Signup, we understand that your relationship with your members is everything. That's why we've made it easy and efficient to connect you with your members using our online member management,...

Component Graphics Inc. (CGI).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Unmatched features and functionality CGI, a leading provider of enterprise business applications and e-commerce software solutions, is providing the foremost associations in the industry with the competitive edge they need in today's global...

DelCor Technology Solutions, Inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Technology...it takes more than technical expertise When it's time to select effective technology solutions, it's a given that you need expertise. DelCor's highly skilled and professionally certified staff will give you the expert...

Design Data Systems--Press Release.(Design Data Systems Corp.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... "Enterprise Quality Network Operations Center available to the Association Marketplace" Design Data Systems' Network Operations Center Deploys Computer Associates' Networkit 2.0 for Automated Systems Management Islandia, N.Y. and...

Publisher Promotion and Fulfillment.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... 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."...

Global Travel International.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... A whole new way to travel We have reinvented the way the world travels by putting the control back into the hands of the traveler. Now your members can travel better and for less, and they can make money too! If your organization is...

Grant Thornton, LLP.(Grant Thornton's Not-for-Profit Solutions Technology Group)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... "We can help your team work smarter, too." Since 1994, Grant Thornton's Not-for-Profit Solutions Technology Group has been helping nonprofit organizations just like yours work smarter by helping them improve their information technology...

Integrated Software Solutions, Inc.(products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... "Dedicated to providing a superior product with superior service to match" Since 1989, integrated Software Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), has provided flexible, comprehensive, user-friendly, affordable solutions for the long-term data processing...

Krajewski & Associates, Inc.(online services and consultatnts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... New Competition, New Challenges: Face the Future with Your Association Portal.com We give you the technology and strategic intelligence so that you make the best business decisions. A key issue confronting associations today is the...

The Lang Group.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Serving associations with technical expertise and practical savvy Lang Group focuses its strengths in management consulting and financial services specifically on the nonprofit community, with offerings designed for associations like yours....

Management Advisors, Inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... ... when success counts We help associations, nationwide, focus their efforts and mobilize resources to meet new challenges. As an independent, full-service consulting firm specializing in the nonprofit arena, we provide the following...

MemberClicks[TM] Ignites Membership Networking.(www.memberclicks.com)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Membership directory service combines simplicity and power The MemberClicks[TM] Online Membership Directory is quickly becoming the preferred way for organization members to effectively network. By allowing members to update their own...

Streampipe.com.
December 1, 2000... Streaming media streamlines audiovisual viewing Advancements in technology seem to be coming everyday. But how many of these so-called "breakthroughs" truly have affected the way we do business or live our lives? The Internet, of course....

Thunder Communications, Inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Systems and solutions for successful associations Thunder Communications, Inc., specializes in creating customized database systems and Web solutions for associations. By understanding the unique needs of nonprofits, they have developed...

ASAE Opens Access to Its Body of Knowledge.(American Society of Association Executives, www.asaenet.org)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... In case you haven't heard, ASAE debuted its new business model on July 1, 2000, enabling members to freely access the organization's entire body of knowledge, regardless of professional interest section membership. While the open-access model...

Creative Cross-Training.(National Association of Women in Construction)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... When I first came on board at the National Association of Women in Construction, Fort Worth, only a couple of the staff members had a fairly complete understanding of the specific responsibilities included in their jobs. Adding to this...

Ten Financial and Operational Hazards to Avoid.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... The financial and operational pitfalls that an association can fall into are numerous. Small-staff associations with fewer specialists are particularly vulnerable. At a recent ASAE Financial Management Symposium, Rob Teplansky, CAE,...

Misconceptions Abound About Women's Interest and Ability.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2000... Wonder why there aren't more women in the global business arena? Misconceptions about their ability to handle international assignments and their willingness to accept these assignments are key barriers to women getting selected for...

Toronto's Tackling Of Customs Issues.(Metro Toronto Convention Centre)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... If you want to hold a conference or trade show in a foreign country to offer your delegates an international experience, concerns about customs snags can cloud your enthusiasm. John Houghton, vice president of sales and marketing for Canada's...

CEO TO CEO.(management advice)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Q: What types of flexible work options have you introduced and how have they been received? We have offered reduced or flexible hours to employees who commute long distances--these individuals are permitted to arrive and depart early or...

KEEPING YOUR EDGE.(Bruce Alt, fitness)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... Knowing Your Own Strength WHO? Bruce Alt, CAE WHAT? Regional Manager WHERE? Forest Resources Association, Inc., Clinton, Mississippi WHEN? Since 1989 Q: When and why did you begin weight training? A: Several years ago...

President Clinton.(nonprofit postal rate reform law)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2000... President Clinton signed the nonprofit postal rate reform bill into law, stabilizing nonprofit postal rates at a percentage of the rates charged to other classes of mailers. The law will lower some nonprofit rates, but its primary benefit will...