Association Management articles from December 2002

Association Management archives from December 2002

December on the Web. (AM on line org).(Association Management)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT has a new look online. With the launch of ASAE's improved Web site comes an online presence for the magazine that complements our print product by offering relevant resources and ideas. In addition to the current print...

Navigating the site. (Am on line org).
December 1, 2002... Make the most of your visit to www.amonline.org: Read Outtakes and Exclusives for additional content that builds on our print articles as well as timely coverage of association events. Access Link to Learn for comprehensive resource...

It's not too late to submit applications for the 2003 Class of ASAE Fellows. (Briefly).
December 1, 2002... It's not too late to submit applications for the 2003 Class of ASAE Fellows. Fellows are chosen on the basis of how their experiences and strategies have prepared them for future work within the association community. All segments of ASAE...

Congratulations to the members of the ASAE supplier community who made Inc magazine's 2002 Inc 500. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Congratulations to the members of the ASAE supplier community who made Inc magazine's 2002 Inc 500, a list of America's fastest-growing private companies: Democracy Data & Communications, Alexandria, Virginia; Component Graphics Inc.,...

ASAE's Expert Author Series. (Briefly).
December 1, 2002... ASAE's Expert Author Series, an ongoing program of high-level, interactive one-day seminars, features various speakers who have authored association-related books. The next seminar will be held at The Conference Center at ASAE January 21, 2003,...

Olson announces plans to leave ASAE. (Headlines).(ASAE President and CEO Michael S. Olson)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... ASAE President and CEO Michael S. Olson, CAE, announced his decision to exercise a non-renewal feature of his employment agreement with ASAE during a regularly scheduled meeting of the ASAE Board of Directors held last month in Tamaya, New...

Board approves top-priority programs. (Headlines).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... During its meeting last month in Tamaya, New Mexico, the ASAE Board of Directors approved seven top-priority programs for the association's 2004 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2a03. The seven programs are membership; education; associate...

Supreme Court to hear telemarketing case. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving for-profit telemarketing companies soliciting money for charities. Illinois and 18 other states brought suit against the for-profit telemarketing company Telemarketing Associates, which was...

Section 527 reform legislation signed into law. (Headlines).(eliminates duplicate reporting requirements for state and local associations)
December 1, 2002... More than two years of dedicated grassroots work by state and local associations came to fruition November 2 when President Bush signed into law corrective Section 527 legislation. The compromise legislation, passed by Congress in October,...

Campaign finance law in effect. (Headlines).(Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act went into effect November 6, curbing soft money contributions and enacting other campaign activity changes dealing with ads preceding an election and new reporting requirements for campaigns. In addition, as...

Ways and Means marks up pension legislation. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The House Ways and Means Committee approved a pension reform bill that would push forward the effective dates of some increased limits on retirement plans aimed to encourage retirement savings. Many of these increases were not scheduled to take...

Planning to attend M&T: ASAE Winter Conference 2002. (Briefly).
December 1, 2002... Planning to attend M&T: ASAE Winter Conference 2002 in Washington, D.C. December 9-11? If so, consider donating an unwrapped, new toy or clothing item for a child under the age of 18 to the Toys for Tots program. Monetary donations will also be...

ASAE's expositions management and operations for the past 12 years. (Briefs).(director to retire)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Dick Bray, who has directed ASAE's expositions management and operations for the past 12 years, will retire on December 31. His efforts as director of exposition have served to strengthen both ASAE's revenue opportunities as well as...

Susan Perry, CAE, is ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT's new sales representative. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Susan Perry, CAE, is ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT'S new sales representative for the Northeast/Midwest territories. Perry has served as executive vice president for business development at the International Sleep Products Association, Alexandria,...

Defining resilience. (Preview).(Editorial)
December 1, 2002... We can't buy it or manufacture it or touch it. With discipline, we may be able to develop it. But as Diane L. Coutu, a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, suggests, we recognize resilience only in retrospect, and we likely will never...

Exploring our future. (ASAE Up Front).
December 1, 2002... Helping the association community be resilient by preparing it for the future has been at the core of the ASAE Foundation's work for 40 years. That focus on the future has continued with the recently published ASAE Foundation best-seller,...

Most-favored group rate provisions in association hotel contracts. (Legal).
December 1, 2002... Most associations are, by now, aware of the importance of a well-negotiated hotel contract that includes provisions that adequately address, from the association's perspective, a number of issues, including event cancellation, attrition, force...

Use goals to empower your staff. (Management).(excerpt from "Manage by Mobilizing")(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Results depend on people, so it makes sense that people set, buy into, and drive the goal-setting process. Here are some tips on setting goals: * Set goals and standards individually for each employee. Help them create their own goals. A...

Easter Seals finds new challenge in wake of terrorist attacks. (Public Education).(emergency evacuation planning)
December 1, 2002... The tragic reality that some people with disabilities were unable to escape the World Trade Center after the September 11 terrorist attacks has galvanized Easter Seals, Chicago, into undertaking a new challenge: Increase awareness of the need...

25 years.
December 1, 2002... Association Headquarters, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey: www.associationheadquaarters.com

Understanding HIPAA compliance. (Legal).(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Q: Must an association comply with the "privacy rule" of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996? A: The HIPAA privacy rule, which contains new federal standards governing the use and disclosure of most types of...

Helping Women succeed. (Service Salute).(Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association co-sponsors educational program)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... More than 150,000 women transitioning into the workplace have learned how to create a professional image with the help of an educational program called Work Your Image. Sponsored by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, Alexandria,...

Associations top the trade shows. (Trade Shows).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Eight of the top 10 trade shows in 2001, in terms of exhibit space, were associations, according to "Tradeshow Week 200." First place went to the Consumer Electronics Association for its 2001 International CES held in Las Vegas: 1,225,003 net...

Homeland security group forms. (In the News).(Homeland Security Industries Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Homeland security is "the business of all business," according to Bruce Aitken, president of the Homeland Security Industries Association, a new 501(c)(3) association based in Washington, D.C. HSIA's mission is to "provide a mechanism for...

Affinity programs' popularity builds. (Eye on the Industry).
December 1, 2002... Affinity programs, which are a common facet of many associations, are poised for even greater growth, according to ASAE research. Fifty-nine percent of associations reported in 2002 that they currently have affinity programs, according to...

Tech tools measure marketing efforts. (Data Dispatch).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... TECH TOOLS MEASURE MARKETING EFFORTS. Despite the sluggish economy, organizations plan to increase spending on technology to determine the effectiveness of marketing programs, according to a study conducted by the Association of National...

What defines resilience? (The Big Question).
December 1, 2002... RESILIENCE HAS BECOME A PART OF OUR LANDSCAPE. We've seen it in countless acts of heroism and compassion following September 11,2001. We witness it in business and nonprofit leaders shepherding their organizations through tough economic...

Resilience personified: Andrew's story. (The Big Question).(familial dysautonomia)
December 1, 2002... If you want to discover the essence of resilience, spend some time with a sick child and his or her family. I promise you it will be a fulfilling lesson never to be forgotten. As the Labor Day holiday approached, I pulled together my final...

Keeping a dream alive. (The Big Question).(resilience at the Olympics)
December 1, 2002... Few things in life are more difficult than hanging on to the conviction that you're on the right path, especially when that path is marked by skepticism and sporadic success. Resilience takes courage. But God bless the resilient dreamer who...

Testing Earth's tolerance. (The Big Question).(planetary resilience)
December 1, 2002... Resilience can be found at all levels of human society. At the personal level, our capacity for resilience may determine the degree of success we experience in life. At the human interaction level, the capacity to be disappointed by someone and...

Faith in the future, gratefulness for the present. (The Big Question).(personal and business resilience)
December 1, 2002... History tells us that successful companies have always managed to survive tough times. There is the legendary story of Thomas J. Watson, the Depression-era IBM chief who kept all of his workers employed while other companies were shutting down....

A matter of human rights. (The Big Question).(Mobility International USA, resilience in people with disabilities)
December 1, 2002... When resilience is discussed in relation to a person with a disability, the word often conjures thoughts of "overcoming one's disability." This misunderstood concept brings to mind a determined struggle to live a full, meaningful life despite...

Overcoming tragedy through partnership. (The Big Question).(resilience in New York City after terrorist attacks)
December 1, 2002... Resilience: the ability to recover quickly from misfortune; buoyancy; bouncing back. Does that ever describe what I witnessed as a citizen of New York City in the weeks after September 11. What was so moving for me personally is that the...

The Gardner model. (The Big Question).(John W. Gardner stands for resilience)
December 1, 2002... I know of no better way to convey the meaning and significance of resilience than to use the model and words of John W. Gardner, founder of Common Cause, Washington, D.C. This legendary leader understood better than anyone the preconditions of...

Conflict or consequences.(Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group on managing work teams)(Interview)
December 1, 2002... In his work in organizational development at Oracle Corporation and Sybase and as a management consultant, first with Bain & Company, and now as president of The Table Group, San Francisco, Lencioni has worked with hundreds of executive teams...

Pay me later, please: looking for ways to boost your post-association income?(457(b) deferred compensation plan)
December 1, 2002... A 457(b) deferred compensation plan may be just the ticket for a more comfortable retirement. THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION ACT of 2001 may have done you a big favor. The new law enhances opportunities this year for...

Getting a place at the table.(American Library Association diversity initiatives)
December 1, 2002... The American Library Association's spectrum initiative and leadership institute are models for recruiting more diversity in a profession. MANY ORGANIZATIONS HAVE PURSUED activities to boost diversity but the American Library Association...

2002 The year in review.(American Society of Association Executives)
December 1, 2002... Post-September 11 fallout, a slow-to-recover economy, and a mood of collective uncertainty made 2002 uniquely challenging for ASAE and the association community. Despite it all, associations marched ahead with mission and message. NOT ONLY...

Tips for keeping top performers. (Human Resources).
December 1, 2002... You need each member of your small staff at the office as much as possible, right? Wrong. You need each member as motivated and productive as possible. Retaining outstanding employees can be the biggest challenge facing executives of small...

Communicating e-ffectively. (Technology).(e-mail preparation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Following are some suggestions for preparing e-mails--for membership, marketing, or what have you--adapted from "Guidelines for Preparing E-Mail Copy" by Jeremy Squire, partner, NPAdvisors.com, Oakton, Virginia, an Internet marketing agency for...

A season to reflect. (Asae Resource).
December 1, 2002... If you enjoyed the Big Question essays in this issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT and would like to read more thought provoking articles, here's your chance. Reprints of last December's collection of essays--"The Big Question: What Matters...

Designing a network for you. (Technology).
December 1, 2002... The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, Washington, D.C., had the opportunity to move from a computer network that we shared with the Council on Foundations, Washington, D.C., and create our own network from scratch. Following are...

Multi-sector partnership reaps global rewards. (Alliances).(Environmental Protection Agency, Engine Manufacturers Association)
December 1, 2002... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), Chicago, among other organizations, are showing how associations and government can use their respective areas of expertise to work together for...

Your Global input. (Publishing).
December 1, 2002... Forging international alliances. Holding meetings overseas. Overcoming cultural differences. The "Global Exchange" column speaks to executives who are doing these kinds of things. In short, it focuses on association work that crosses...

Ceo to Ceo.
December 1, 2002... Q: If you had to identify the one benefit of membership in your organization that members value most, what would it be and why? Our single most valued benefit is our professional staff. We are a local retail trade association with a high...

Advanced Solutions International, Inc.
December 1, 2002... iMIS 10: End-to-End Solution at a Fraction of the Cost Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI), the developer of iMIS, recently launched the next generation of its market-leading association management software. iMIS 10 extends the...

Aon Association Services: One-stop shopping for insurance.
December 1, 2002... The decisions you make today will have far-reaching effects on your association, its assets, property, and employees. With so much at risk, every association executive should consider the insurance options available through the ASAE-sponsored...

Avectra's netFORUM: innovative, easy to use, and 100 percent Microsoft.NET.
December 1, 2002... Avectra's industry-revolutionizing product, netFORUM, is the first XML-based association management software (AMS) system written entirely with Microsoft .NET. netFORUM is a simple, attractive, and comprehensive Web solution that streamlines...

NOAH from JL systems, inc.: empowering associations with Internet and database solutions.
December 1, 2002... NOAH is a powerful relational database system designed specifically for associations. NOAH covers all facets of association life from the expected features of membership, committees, meetings, subscriptions, and expositions to the unexpected...

JZA, Inc.: purpose before product; we put clients first.
December 1, 2002... In today's economy, many organizations must make their funds stretch farther than ever before. At JZA, Inc., we have the experience to help nonprofit organizations and associations save money during difficult economic times, without sacrificing...

Legg Mason: navigate investment planning with ease.
December 1, 2002... Managing your association's reserves has become increasingly difficult in today's challenging economic environment. That's why Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. (Legg Mason), in consultation with ASAE, has created the Association Investment Program...

Protech associates, inc.: comprehensive and integrated association management software solutions.(Vision .NET suite of integrated software solutions)
December 1, 2002... Association challenges grow with member demand Today more than ever, members demand superior programs and services from their associations. Your association must consistently provide up-to-date, intelligent, and valuable information and...

Teamware Pl@za: interactive Web communities--building value for your members.
December 1, 2002... Web communities are virtual meeting places where people conduct business regardless of organizational, geographical, national or cultural boundaries, or time zones. The technological convergence of the Internet and mobile communications has...

American Fidelity Assurance Company: enhance employee benefits at little or no cost.
December 1, 2002... Q. What are the three most difficult benefit challenges faced by companies today? A. 1. Offering benefits that help recruit and retain employees. 2. Managing benefit costs. 3. Finding a provider they can trust. Now you can...

BDO Seidman's Institute for Nonprofit Excellence: providing accounting, consulting, and technology services to associations nationwide.
December 1, 2002... BDO Seidman provides audits, management and technology consulting, MIP software, and outsourcing as well as assistance with tax and compliance issues. Under the leadership of Andrew S. Lang, CPA, the firm has created the Institute for Nonprofit...

Delcor technology solutions: we connect with you.
December 1, 2002... Since 1984, DelCor has assisted more than 300 associations and nonprofit organizations by identifying, selecting, implementing, and supporting information technologies. Our philosophy for success is based on these principles: * to expand...

Integrated Software Solutions, Inc.: providing a superior product with superior service.(IMpak database software )
December 1, 2002... When you are looking for a database, you shouldn't have to sacrifice functionality to fit your budget. IMPak, from Integrated Software Solutions (ISSI), is one package that incorporates all the functionality you need to manage your daily...

Management Advisors, Inc.: when success counts.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Management Advisors, Inc., helps associations focus their efforts and mobilize resources to meet new challenges. Our growing portfolio includes highly satisfied clients. Patricia Dahmen-Ray, board president of Executive Women International,...

MemberClicks: mothership for the membership.
December 1, 2002... Choosing and implementing online services for your organization can be miserable. Excruciating set-up processes, long lead times, exorbitant prices, and high learning curves are common. It can even be enough to make you reconsider the decision...

OmniTI, Inc.: taking electronic communications to a higher level.
December 1, 2002... OmniTI, Inc., an Internet consulting company headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and owner of Postal Engine, serves a clientele diverse in both size and demand. OmniTI focuses on marketing its experience and knowledge rather than selling a...

Publisher Promotion & Fulfillment, a division of EBSCO: outsourcing that builds profits and circulation.
December 1, 2002... Association publications can be not only important communication tools but also vital sources of revenue. Your editorial staff focuses on members' educational, legal, technical, or legislative concerns. But do you have the staff to facilitate...

RSM McGladrey, Inc.: helping associations overcome obstacles.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Rapid and continual change in the business community has forced many not-for-profits to seek expert advice to remain in step and provide members with the services they require. Obstacles include * new economic, legislative, social, and...

The arlington group. (Association Management Software).(Brief Article)(Directory)
December 1, 2002... 6707 Old Dominion Dr., Ste. 350 McLean, VA 22101 703-893-9353, ext. 117 fax: 703-893.9363 E-mail: info@arlgroup.com Web site: www.arlingtongroup.com AG tailors our software products and services, including our Web...

Avectra. (Association Management Software).(Brief Article)(Directory)
December 1, 2002... 7600 Leesburg Pk., Ste. 450 Falls Church, VA 22043 Kevin G. Ordonez, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing 800-858-8272 fax: 703-394-0985 E-mail: info@avectra.com Web site: www.avectra.com Avectra, the...

ISG solutions. (Association Management Software).(Brief Article)(Directory)
December 1, 2002... 2400 Research Blvd., Ste. 350 Rockville, MD 20850 Erin Murphy, Director of Sales Support 301-519-3776 fax: 301-519-9699 E-mail: emurphy@isgsolutions.com Web site: www.isgsolutions.com As the world's largest MIS...

Pragmatiq, inc. (Software & Internet Solutions).(company services information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... 6237 Executive Blvd. Rockville, MD 20852 Woody Medina, President 301-770-2029 fax: 301-770-8596 E-mail: info@pragmatiq.com Web site: www.pragmatiq.com PragmatiQ, develops customized software solutions that better...

ISG solutions. (Web/Internet Solutions).(company services information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... 2400 Research Blvd., Ste. 350 Rockville, MD 20850 Erin Murphy, Director of Sales Support 301-519-3776 fax: 301-519-9699 E-mail: emurphy@isgsolutions.com Web site: www.isgsolutiens.com Take full advantage of your...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2002... upcoming events www.asaenet.org/calendar. 2002 December 1: CEO Symposium, Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 9-11: M & T: ASAE Winter Conference 2002, D.C. Convention Center, Washington, D.C. 16:...

Keeping your edge.(Michael Kulczycki, executive director of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, has interest in sailing)
December 1, 2002... Crews on Lake Michigan WHO? Michael Kulczycki, CAE WHAT? Executive Director WHERE? Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois WHEN? Since 2002 Q: What sparked your original...

Some technology changes are by accident and others are by design.(Design Data's services)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2002... Independent technology consultants since 1979, hundreds of associations have relied on the Design Data consulting team to help them analyze, plan, select and deploy association management software solutions and network support services. ...