Association Management articles from February 2001

Association Management archives from February 2001

Board Defines "Mega Issues" for Exploration.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... A SAE's Board of Directors identified seven "mega issues" as top priorities for further analysis by the board, including * how will ASAE stay relevant to its membership? * how can ASAE meet its membership's expectations? * how can...

Razeghi Challenges Associations to Take Charge of the Future.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... When thinking about competing for the future, it's necessary to ask several questions: What is the future? Is the association still relevant? What can associations do to compete? "The future begins with your strategy," asserted Andrew Razeghi...

Malcolm Karl.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Malcolm Karl, CAE, who has been with ASAE for 18 years, was recently promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Frank Doyle.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Frank Doyle, CAE, has joined ASAE as the new vice president of the professional development division. Prior to joining ASAE, Doyle was the senior director for training and development at the National Restaurant Association. Washington, D.C.

Brenda Luper.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Brenda Luper was promoted to director of finance and executive knowledge, a new position created to oversee the combined Executive Services and Finance & Administration programs. Lupers previous title was manager of the Finance & Administration...

Susan Schuppert Robertson.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Susan Schuppert Robertson has joined ASAE as the new vice president of marketing and communications. Robertson was formerly the vice president of marketing and corporate communications at U.S. Office Products Company, Washington, D.C.

ASAEs Strategic Leadership Forum.
February 1, 2001... ASAEs Strategic Leadership Forum will be held March 11-13, 2001, at the Hyatt Regency Las Vegas Resort. The forum is by invitation only. For information, e-mail Michele Bilowich: mbilowich@asaenet.org.

Alliance Forum breakfast.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Speaking at a December 6 Alliance Forum breakfast, Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) predicted that bankruptcy reform and Medicare reform will be prominent issues in the 107th Congress. She also believes that both parties will seek common ground to...

National Capital Area's 2000.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The United Way of the National Capital Area's 2000 campaign set a new record. Sixteen divisions reported raising $88,506,129 for 1,100 participating agencies--$3 million more than 1999. Associations in the Washington area contributed close to...

Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... In collaboration with the allied societies, ASAE offers a Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP), designed to help individuals from the association community enhance their leadership potential through educational programs, leadership...

Management & Technology Conference and Exposition.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Thank you to all the ASAE Management & Technology Conference and Exposition registrants who donated to the Toys for Tots program that was co-sponsored by the Arlington Jaycees. Together we provided toys and clothing to more than 100 less...

GSAE to Enter Strategic Agreement with ASAE.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The board of directors of the Georgia Society of Association Executives, Atlanta, voted to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE that will provide for shared access to information and more uniformity in the branding of...

ASAE's 2001 Class of Fellows Named.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Congratulations to the 10 association leaders who earned ASAE's Fellows designation, one of ASAE's highest honors. The 2001 class of fellows are Bruce Butterfield, CAE, president and CEO, The Forbes Group, Fairfax, Virginia; Jeff De Cagna,...

Membership Operations.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Membership Operations, edited by Diane C. Feirman, CAE, is a second installment of Core Competencies in Membership Management. Written by association executives with extensive experience in managing membership operations, the book discusses...

New on Fax-on-Demand.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Recent additions to ASAE's fax-on-demand service are * "CEO Symposia 2001," document 69014; * "Section Knowledge Network Calendar/2001," document 24002; * "Global Forum of Societies of Association Executives," document 29010; ...

ESAE and ASAE Launch Strategic Alliance.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Launched in December, ASAE's strategic alliance with the European Society of Association Executives, Leicester, England, offers European-based association executives in 46 countries a dual membership in both ASAE and ESAE. Under this...

Virginia Tech Offers Spring Courses in Association Management.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The Virginia Tech Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, working in cooperation with ASAE, is offering two spring 2001 courses as part of the school's master of science degree concentration in Association Management. The two...

Think Fast(er).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Repeat after me: Be fast. Be nimble. The title of the article that begins on page 66 is "The Need for Speed," in which Senior Editor Carole Schweitzer presents remarks made by Fast Company cofounder William C. Taylor during this past fall's...

Settling the Global Frontier.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... If Horace Greeley were alive today, rather than saying, "Go west, young man, go west," he'd no doubt be urging, "Go global, young person, go global." It's no secret that the world is undergoing one of the biggest technological, economic,...

Understanding the Legal Risks of Membership Exclusion or Termination.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Membership in associations has manifest value to businesses and professionals. Associations that deny applications for membership or terminate existing members therefore risk legal challenge unless the reasons for denial or termination are...

PROMOTING U.S. TRAVEL.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... www.seeamerica.org. The Travel Industry Association of America, Washington, D.C., created this new site as part of its national tourism marketing program, "SeeAmerica," which seeks to make the United States the destination of choice for...

GETTING IN TOUCH WITH GOVERNMENT.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... www.firstgov.gov. This new Web site allows visitors to instantly search more than 27 million U.S. government Web pages. It puts you directly in touch with government services and links you to state and local governments. The portal makes...

MANAGING VOLUNTEERS.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... www.energizeinc.com. This site focuses exclusively on issues related to volunteer management. Leaders of volunteers can read about and exchange views on cutting-edge issues, access a comprehensive bibliography on volunteerism, and find links to...

GETTING YOUTH INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... www.dosomething.org. This nationwide network of young people and educators, based in New York City, will provide training, resources, and support to community organizations that seek to involve youth in their efforts to improve society. A...

WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE IMPLEMENTING AN ONLINE PROGRAM.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Many associations are deciding that it's time to offer online educational programming. Reasons for doing so may include concerns about decreasing attendance at conventions and seminars; the emergence of a new competitor; pressure from the board...

Monitoring Note-Taking Practices.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Q: One of our board members takes nearly verbatim transcripts of board and committee meetings on his laptop computer. His notes probably include confidential information that does not appear in the minutes. Does this present a problem? If so,...

On Behalf of Nonprofits.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Now that the dust has finally settled on the 2000 presidential election, the new administration and elected officials may be able to turn their attention to a plea from Independent Sector (IS), Washington, D.C., to strengthen the nonprofit...

HIRING IS UP.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... In a survey of 1,441 major U.S. companies, the American Management Association. New York City, found that respondents created four new jobs for every one they eliminated in the 12-month period ending June 2000. Half of the companies surveyed...

BUSY TRAVEL SEASON.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Business travel during September, October, and November was expected to increase 3.5 percent, according to the "Fall 2000 Travelometer" prepared by the Travel Industry Association, Washington, D.C.

THE FLEXTIME FACTOR.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Organizations that provide part-time work schedules stand a much better chance of retaining valuable female employees, according to a study by Catalyst, New York City, that tracked 24 women employees during a 10-year period. Twenty of the women...

GOLFING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The new partnership between Nike Golf Learning Centers and American Golf's Events & Corporate Services that will offer customized golf clinics is one more sign of golf's growing prestige in the business world. (See ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT April...

Moving in a New Direction.(Lois Miller becomes independent consultant in the meetings industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... After 15 years with the Travel Goods Association, New York City, most recently as vice president, I decided last year that it was time to pack my bags, take the experience I'd gained, and try my hand at independent consulting in the meetings...

TRAFFIC SAFETY ASSOCIATION ALERTS PUBLIC TO "DANDER SIGNS".(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Vandalism of traffic signs is more than a foolish prank; the act can cost people their lives. A dramatic, nine-minute, award-winning video developed by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), Fredericksburg, Virginia, that...

"Toothbrush Giveaway" Benefits All.(American Dental Hygienists' Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Talk about a win-win public strategy: For five years, the American Dental Hygienists' Association, Chicago, has given free (manual) toothbrushes to the first 300 visitors to its Web site (www.adha.org) who complete a short survey. About 18,000...

Examining Family Foundations.
February 1, 2001... The Foundation Center, New York City (www.fdncenter.org), in partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy, Washington, D.C., has conducted the first-ever comprehensive study of U.S. family foundations--independent foundations...

Knowledge Gurus Form Association.(virtual Association of Knowledgework)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... A new virtual organization called the Association of Knowledgework (AOK) has formed to serve knowledge workers and managers. The new group is "organized in the same way we want the workplace to be--an environment without cultural, political,...

LET THE AUDIENCE SPEAK.(during presentations to maintain rapport)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... An effective way to maintain rapport during a presentation is to let the audience speak. If audience members feel that they have contributed, they will listen better and remember longer. Consider these ideas. * Encourage the audience to...

Feeling Groovy? Join AARP.(American Association of Retired Persons markets to baby boom generation)
February 1, 2001... America's traditional association for senior citizens is rebranding itself to appeal to... oh, no, could it be you? What a drag it is getting old. Which is why baby boomers won't do it. Sure, they'll age, as all living matter must, but as...

Assessing Your Advocacy Efforts.
February 1, 2001... Measure the impact of your lobbyists' efforts on public policy outcomes by following a simple five-step process. ASAE MEMBERS SPEND NEARLY $600 million per year to influence public policy, yet few association executives know the impact of...

A Man With A Mission.(John Glenn)(Interview)
February 1, 2001... The determination and passion that defined John Glenn's service as marine, senator, and astronaut are alive in his latest endeavor: attracting young people to public service. IN HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY, FORMER astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn...

BEYOND THE BUZZ ABOUT INNOVATION.(association management)
February 1, 2001... Get practical. Here's how to truly apply the hot concepts of everyone's favorite word. EVERYONE'S HOT ON INNOVATION. JUST CHECK YOUR OWN PUBLICITY. MORE THAN likely it asserts that your association "provides innovative services to...

The need for SPEED.(Fast Company editor William Taylor)
February 1, 2001... What associations can learn from fast companies. EDITOR'S NOTE: With last month's article "Decisions on the Double," ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT launched its coverage of the 2000associations:digitalNow Internet strategy conference. The forum...

Professional Development Forums FAST.(American Society of Association Executives)
February 1, 2001... WITH INFORMATION AND EMERGING TRENDS TRAVELING AT lightning speed, associations are feeling the heat to gear up their professional development activities to keep members apace with the business environment. One way is to create highly focused...

Serving Global Members Online.
February 1, 2001... Reaching out to members and prospects beyond U.S. borders has never been so crucial--or so simple, thanks to the Internet. MANY BUSINESSES TODAY RECOGNfZE the benefits of expanding their customer base overseas. It likewise makes sense for...

Making Programming Accessible.(accomodating the disabled)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Five years ago, one of our members, Gallaudet University (for the hearing impaired), Washington, D.C., expressed interest in sending several students to a professional development program that we were offering. Since we are a small association...

Do ADA Requirements Apply to Your Programming?(Americans With Disabilities Act)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... When Thomas E. Bolman, CAE, executive vice president, International Association of Conference Centers, St. Louis, began investigating a request from an IACC member to make programming accessible to individuals with hearing impairments, he went...

Meetings That Motivate.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... It's not unusual to rely on repetitive templates or formats when planning meetings--particularly staff, departmental, or committee meetings that come up all too frequently on your calendar. Whether the meeting is a routine one or a major...

Review Potential Speakers Online.(web site details speakers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... There's good news for the small-staff executive with hands-on responsibility for planning his or her association's programming. You can now save time and footwork by taking advantage of ASAE's Book-A-Speaker service. Go to...

Facilitating Meetings With International Participants.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... As associations operate in an increasingly global environment, leaders and staff are likely to facilitate meetings that include attendees from other countries. When chairing such a meeting, or helping someone else to chair, you can increase...

The Web's Translation Woes.(quality of automated translation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... "The Internet might be the most powerful tool pushing globalization forward. But if your goal is to translate your [organization's] message into another of the globe's languages, you probably don't want to do it on the Web," writes Eduardo...

CEO TO CEO.(responding to dot-com sales calls)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Q: In what specific ways have you learned to productively screen the onslaught of calls from dot-coms? I listen carefully during phone conversations to quickly assess the e-business model and obtain the Web site address. Then I request...

KEEPING YOUR EDGE.(Ross Kogel)(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2001... Telemarking Time WHO? Ross Kogel WHAT? Executive Vice President WHERE? Tire Association of North America WHEN? Since 2000 Q: What influenced you to become a fitness enthusiast? A: I'm an outdoor...

MEET PUERTO RICO.
February 1, 2001... Top ten reasons to book Puerto Rico for your next meeting: 1. It's easy to get here * Puerto Rico is the airline hub of the Caribbean. * Major airlines offer over 500 weekly non-stop flights to San Juan. * Our airports are...