Association Management articles from February 2003

Association Management archives from February 2003

Strong turnout at redesigned Winter Conference. (Headlines).(ways to improve work team)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... M&T: ASAE Winter Conference 2002, December 9-11 at the Washington Convention Center, attracted more than 1,940 attendees, plus an additional 225 participants to this year's new, one-day career fair. A highlight of the conference, which featured...

ASAE submits comments about Form 990s. (Headlines).(to Internal Revenue Service)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ASAE submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service on possible changes to Form 990s for charities, Section 527 groups, and tax-exempt organizations. Proposed changes could require additional information regarding fundraising expenses;...

Fifteen associations received an Award of Excellence in the first round of judging in the 2003 Associations Advance America Awards program. (Briefly).
February 1, 2003... Fifteen associations received an Award of Excellence in the first round of judging in the 2003 Associations Advance America Awards program. The AAA Awards recognize association and industry partners that advance American society with innovative...

ASAE Bookstore. (Briefly).
February 1, 2003... The following publications are now available from the ASAE Bookstore: E-Commerce and Associations (product AMB-121117, $45); Generating & Managing Nondues Revenue in Associations: A Benchmarking Guide (Vol. 1: product AMB-212250, Vol. 2:...

Foundation to honor visionaries. (Headlines).(ASAE Foundation award and 40th anniversary)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... As part of the celebration of its 40th anniversary, the ASAE Foundation will honor Dr. Ben Carson, renowned Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon and cofounder of the Carson Scholars Fund (www.carsonscholars.org), with its first Visionary Award. The new...

New postal commission meets. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The newly appointed Commission on the United States Postal Service (USPS) met in early January to hear testimony from representatives of the Department of Treasury and the USPS on the current state of the postal system. President Bush appointed...

ASAE works on association health plans. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ASAE will continue to push for the passage of association health plan legislation in the new 108th Congress, which had bipartisan support from many members of the 107th Congress, as well as outspoken support from President George W. Bush on...

The ASAE Foundation has developed a powerful new research-based tool called the State of Community Assessment. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The ASAE Foundation has developed a powerful new research-based tool called the State of Community Assessment (SOCA) to help association executives assess the sense of community within their own organizations and understand the role of...

This year's Strategic Leadership Forum, March 30-April 1 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... This year's Strategic Leadership Forum, March 30-April 1 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida, will stretch your mind with endless possibilities for the future of your organization. Facilitator John Perry Barlow,...

Join ASAE Advocates from across the country March 19-20 for ASAE's American Associations Day. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... Join ASAE Advocates from across the country March 19-20 for ASAE's American Associations Day. This annual event gives you the opportunity to meet with members of Congress to educate them about the many benefits that associations bring to local...

MagnetMail, a new ASAE-sponsored technology program, allows members to easily create high-impact e-mails and incorporate HTML. (Briefly).
February 1, 2003... MagnetMail, a new ASAE-sponsored technology program, allows members to easily create high-impact e-mails and incorporate HTML into all of their e-mail broadcasts. An e-messaging service of CommPartners, MagnetMail allows associations to send...

Section 527: A victory for associations. (Headlines).(Internal Revenue Code regarding reporting of information on state and local political activity by trade associations)
February 1, 2003... In one of its final actions before the 2002 elections, the 107th Congress passed legislation "to amend Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate notification and return requirements for state and local party committees and...

Beyond budgeting. (Preview).(associations)(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... Time was that the average association set a budget around departments or functions and called it a day. That's not to say that associations failed to look at programmatic bottom lines. More often than not, they were able to look at the revenues...

Actively ensuring a safe environment. (ASAE Up Front).(American Society of Association Executives)
February 1, 2003... The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, underscored organizations' need for improved security and emergency preparedness. With its headquarters in the heart of Washington, D.C., only a couple of blocks from the White House, ASAE naturally...

Protecting personal identifying information on the Web. (Legal).(in the US and European Union)
February 1, 2003... Whether an association is slowly migrating to the online world or is already heavily engaged in e-commerce activities, it is essential that those who use the Web site are comfortable that personal identifying information collected on the site...

Technology and you; .NET: simple and cost effective.(thin client technology for American Federation of Teachers)
February 1, 2003... Why is thin client technology a serious consideration? In my 20 years as a dedicated IT professional, have established a goal to find solutions that are easy to deploy, offer centralized control, provide for iterative development and achieve a...

Accommodating an aging workforce. (Management).(benefits requirements; age discrimination)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The older worker is here to stay, according to a national AARP survey of 1,500 employees age 45 to 74. Nearly 70 percent of those surveyed plan to work in their retirement years in some capacity, with 35 percent saying they would stay in their...

Ambitious goals drive stellar results. (Visioning).(suggests some goals for associations)
February 1, 2003... Tell the truth: Are your organization's goals big, hairy, and audacious? That's the challenge Jim Collins and Jerry Porras offer in their seminal work, Built to Last (1994, HarperBusiness). "A BHAG [big, hairy, and audacious goal] engages...

Dual board responsibilities. (Legal).(fiduciary duty of member of national association board who also sits on state/local affiliate's board)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Q: If a member of a national association's board of directors is also a member of a state or local affiliate's board, what fiduciary duty is owed to the associations and which fiduciary duty takes precedence--the duty to the national board or...

Surviving on site. (Meeting Management).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... To make on-site management meeting as hassle-free as possible, mpoint.com shares these survival strategies with meetings professionals: * Pre-program your cell phone with vendors' phone numbers. * Buy a small, retractable blade when you...

75 years. (Anniversaries).
February 1, 2003... International Association for Exhibition Management: www.iaem.org

American Seafood Distributors Association. (New Associations).
February 1, 2003... American Seafood Distributors Association, Washington, D.C.: www.freetradeinseafood.org

DMA offers fraud prevention resources. (Online Freebies).(Direct Marketing Association offers consumer guides)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Seeking to create a more secure marketplace for "at-a-distance shopping," the Direct Marketing Association, New York City, has made several consumer guides available online, in cooperation with federal agencies and consumer protection groups,...

AESC revises guidelines. (Professional Practices).(Association of Executive Search Consultants)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Association of Executive Search Consultants, New York City, has revised its professional practice guidelines for the first time in six years. AESC's newly revised guidelines seek to clarify the rights and obligations of parties involved in...

Name changes.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... BEFORE: Monterey Group Sales AFTER: Monterey Convention Authority: www.montereyconvention authority.com BEFORE: National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association AFTER: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance:...

Evaluating real estate gifts. (Fundraising).(for 501(c)(3) organizations)
February 1, 2003... Associations with a related charitable organization designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) may find gifts of real estate to be a substantial income source. However, just because a piece of property has value does not mean it...

Associations make publishing history. (In the News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... For the first time in publishing history, advertisers can reach members of five different associations via their magazines with a single ad insertion order. The James G. Elliott Company, Los Angeles, launched the "Pro 5 Professional Media...

Merger.(association name changes and mergers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... BEFORE: Bank Securities Association, Wayne, Pennsylvania; Financial Institutions Insurance Association, Valley Center, California AFTER: Bank Insurance & Securities Association, Wayne, Pennsylvania: www.fiia.org BEFORE: Metals Service...

Dues lead revenue sources. (Eye on the Industry).(membership dues, associations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Membership dues accounted for 42 percent of an organization's overall revenue in 2002, according to an ASAE Industry Research study that examined more than 500 U.S. associations. Surprisingly, not too much has changed from six years ago when...

Tips aid business travelers. (What's on the Web).(US Transportation Security Administration, web site for airline traveling tips)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... A brand new Web site will make it a lot simpler for business executives to keep abreast of the latest airport security measures. The one-year-old Transportation Security Administration launched its Web site to mark its first birthday:...

Survey cites communication failure. (Workplace Issues).(organizations, communicating strategic direction to employees)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Few would argue that strategic planning is essential in today's competitive business environment. But perhaps just as essential for organizations is finding ways to effectively communicate a strategic direction to their employees via human...

Make your PR more proactive. (Communication).(public relations, associations)
February 1, 2003... Too busy to develop more proactive public relations initiatives? You're not alone. Fifty percent of association executives with a predominantly reactive PR program interviewed for a recent report want to incorporate more proactive tactics. The...

College scholars help youth succeed. (Service Salute).(National Society of Collegiate Scholars)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Thanks to the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Washington, D.C., thousands of junior high students nationwide an prepare early for post-secondary education. NSCS, an honors organization for first- and second-year college students,...

Monopoly in the Park.(San Jose, California; life-size Monopoly game board project)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Caption: Convention-goers have a new diversion in San Jose, California: a life-size, 930-square foot Monopoly board. Officially known as Monopoly in the Park, the mammoth game board has the exclusive authorization of Parker Brothers. Special...

A different breed of budgeting: fine-tuning expense and resource allocations to drive profitability and productivity. (Budgeting).(associations)
February 1, 2003... IN THEIR OCTOBER 2002 ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT article "Finding Hard Dollars in a Soft Economy," authors Steven Williams and Charles E. Carlson note, "Until an association implements a program-based budgeting approach or similar budgeting method...

Raising your competitive IQ: The payoff of paying attention to potential competitors. (Competitive Intelligence).(associations)
February 1, 2003... HAVE YOU EVER TRIED RUNNING down a trail while looking only at your feet? How easy would it be to do this without falling or crashing into something? Most would say this is a foolish thing to do. Many leaders, however, are running their...

Brand new day: two years ago, AARP set out to strengthen its brand and attract baby boomers. Is the "Today's AARP" message reaching its intended audience? (Branding).(American Association of Retired Persons)
February 1, 2003... IN 2000, AARP ASKED A QUESTION THAT LEO TO A MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL face-lift: How could the association attract the exploding baby boomer population and eradicate the perception that AARP membership is only for retirement-home residents? AARP's...

Finding recognition...at last: suppose your association and its members do great work all across the country, but nobody seems to know about it. What can you do to build a national reputation? (Branding).
February 1, 2003... In 1996, the National Association of Community Action Agencies (NACAA) board of directors, a 16-member body composed of executive directors of local community action agencies, made attaining national visibility a priority. Our board members...

Pearls from past leaders: using history's lessons to guide leadership decisions in a multicultural world. (Leadership).
February 1, 2003... ON MY RECENT VISIT TO JAPAN my hosts were greatly amused to learn of my interest in leadership studies. To them, the issue is a simple one. The leader is the person who fits the leadership profile--specifically, a Japanese man of a certain age,...

22 tips to attain tax tranquility. (Tax Tranquility).(associations, tax management)
February 1, 2003... Is your association waving red flags at IRS auditors? To keep from becoming a tax target, plan and document. TAXATION. You CAN'T LIVE WITH IT. You can't live without it. You can, however, minimize it. How? Through planning and...

Searching for the perfect meeting spot? Browse through the following pages and discover the ideal business meeting destination for your association. (Convention Center & CVB 2003 Directory).
February 1, 2003... UNITED STATES ALABAMA Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau 251-974-1510 fax: 251-974-1509 www.gulfshores.com If you're looking for a meeting destination that will draw a crowd, look no further than...

Newsletters go electronic. (Publications).(associations, use of e-mail to communication with members)
February 1, 2003... Communicating with your members-- whether via newsletter, report, or special alert--is costly and relatively slow when using snail mail. Faxes solve the speed problem, but they are not always received by the person intended. The most effective...

Effective e-mail marketing made easy. (ASAE Benefit).(MagnetMail, electronic mail technology)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Looking to get more bang from your e-mail messages? MagnetMail, a new ASAE-sponsored technology program, has the solution. Built for in-house use, MagnetMail allows associations to easily create high-impact e-mail messages and incorporate HTML...

Free consultants at your fingertips. (Size Wise).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... No one knows how to solve a problem like someone who has been there, done that--and with a large chunk of ASAE's membership falling in the small-staff category, chances are that there's a fellow member somewhere out there who can help you with...

A voice for the small-staff executive. (Volunteers).
February 1, 2003... A fact unknown to many: A high proportion of ASAE members come from small-staff associations (defined as organizations with a staff of 10 or fewer). Another little-known fact: A committee of dedicated volunteers works exclusively toward...

Economic freedom on the rise. (Trends).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Economic freedom showed a net gain overall throughout the world in 2002, The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal have reported in their 2003 Index of Economic Freedom. According to the index, 74 of the 156 countries graded became...

CEO to CEO.(Interview)
February 1, 2003... Q: How have recent scandals in the business world affected your organization? The business scandals have actually strengthened the appreciation of our board and membership for the association. We have always (sometimes painfully) operated...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... Upcoming Events. www.asaenet.org/calendar 2003 February 5: School of Association Management Online, start of first half of spring semester (ends March 19). 10-11, 13-14: CEO Symposium, Ritz Canton Marina del Rey, California....

AMC Accreditation Program. (Programs).
February 1, 2003... The AMC Accreditation Program identifies and assesses quality association management companies and improves the quality of services provided to the association community. For more information e-mail amc-accred@asaenet.org.

Associations Advance America Awards. (Programs).
February 1, 2003... A broad awareness campaign designed to impress upon people the value of associations, both to their individual and corporate members and to the larger society. E-mail aaa@asaenet.org; or visit www.asaenet.org and select "Awards and...

CAE program. (Programs).
February 1, 2003... The CAE program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of association management. For more information call 202-626-2821; or visit...

Global advocacy. (Programs).
February 1, 2003... Associations Make A Better World is a global awareness campaign to help associations promote the value of our industry worldwide. To learn more, check out www.asaenet.org/betterworld, where you can download a free brochure and logo. Questions?...

Audiotapes. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Audiotapes of the recorded ASAE Knowledge Network sessions and select annual meeting and Management and Technology Conferences and Exposition sessions can be purchased through ASAE's Member Service Center by phone: 202-371-0940 or 888-950-ASAE;...

Books. (Products).
February 1, 2003... ASAE's Bookstore provides association executives with a comprehensive collection of practical, up-to-date, and innovative management and leadership resources. All members receive a free ASAE publications catalog. For extra copies, please...

Allied Societies Directory. (Services).
February 1, 2003... A state-by-state listing of ASAE-affiliated societies. Go to www.asaenet.org and click on Directories and then click on Association.

ASAE-Assist. (Services).
February 1, 2003... An online tool for answering members' research requests. ASAE's bibliographic database contains abstracts for articles, books, surveys, and much more. Visit www.asaenet.org/research.

ASAE foundation. (Services).
February 1, 2003... The foundation is the leading resource to help association industry leaders become catalysts for change and innovation. To get more information, visit www.asaefoundation.org.

AskASAE. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... AskASAE is an online repository of answers to frequently asked questions about association management issues. Go to www.asaenet.org and click on FAO in the serch area. You must be a registered member of the ASAE Web site to use this service.

Association peer review. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ASAE's association peer review is a two-and-a-half day comprehensive analysis that measures the organization's overall performance and impact and identifies opportunities for growth, improved market share, and elevated member service. For more...

Career Headquarters. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ASAE's career advancement services include CareerHeadquarters.org, offering job listings, a resume bank, and career-related resources; the Career Advancement Center with industry job listings and other resources; and one-on-one resume reviews,...

CEO center. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The CEO Center is an exclusive ASAE membership benefit for association chief executive officers. ASAE has helped CEOs develop marketing and business plans, redesign job descriptions, conduct a board self-assessment, and much more. Call...

Industry research. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Studies of current practices and norms in association management and the association industry provide relevant benchmarking data on topics such as compensation, benefits, technology, meetings, education, governance, publishing, AMCs, and more....

Knowledge networks. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Most sections of ASAE sponsor knowledge networks. All sessions are held at the ASAE Conference Center, Washington, D.C., unless otherwise noted; many are audioconferenced. Nonsection members are welcome to attend. For the current knowledge...

Library. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... If you're in Washington, D.C., visit ASAE's library, housed in the Information Central department and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Here you'll find books, monographs, samples, and resource materials on association...

Networking listservers. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ASAE listservers (e-mail lists) offer members a convenient means of exchanging ideas and information with their colleagues. Each ASAE professional interest section hosts at least one listserver and, as a member, you can subscribe to any or all...

Virtual seminars. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives; KRM Information Services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Presented in conjunction with KRM Information Services, these highly interactive and moderated telephone conferences give you the opportunity to participate without leaving the comfort of your office. Handouts can be delivered to your desk or...

Special rates for ASAE members. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)
February 1, 2003... ASAE members can benefit from a variety of affinity programs and services. To learn more, call the numbers below or go to www.asaenet.org/services. * Airborne Express program. Save on domestic and international shipping with Airborne...

Insurance services. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... * Association convention cancellation. Gulf Insurance and Aon Association Services can protect your association against loss of revenue resulting from the cancellation of a convention or meeting. Call 800-453-5191. * Association directors...

ASAE departments. (Contacts).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)(Directory)
February 1, 2003... * Advertising: Heather Clagett, 202-626-2702; adsales@asaenet.org * ASAE Foundation: Roena Cox, 202-626-2854; foundation@asaenet.org * CAE Program: Cookie Cottrell, CAE, 202-626-2821; cae@asaenet.org * CEO Center: 202-626-2742;...

ASAE section managers. (Contacts).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)(Directory)
February 1, 2003... * Association Management Company: Mary Patterson, 202-626-2822; amcsec@asaenet.org * Communication: Courtney Gardner, 202-626-2734; commsec@asaenet.org * Component Relations: Wanda Little-Coffey, 202-626-2775; comprelsec@asaenet.org...

Advance Solutions International, Inc. (Association Management Software).
February 1, 2003... 901 N. Pitt St., Ste. 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Karen Kramer 800-727-8682 Fax: 703-739-3218 Web site: www.advsol.com iMlS 10, developed by ASI, is an end-to-end business and e-business software solution for...

Avectra. (Association Management Software).
February 1, 2003... 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...

Integrated Software Solutions, Inc. (Association Management Software).
February 1, 2003... 301 W. Maple Ave., Dogwood Bldg., Ste. F Vienna, VA 22180 Pamela Tayler, Vice President 703-255-1130 Fax: 703-255-1240 E-mail: issi@erols.com Web site: www.issimpak.com Dedicated to providing a superior product...

ISG Solutions. (Association Management Software).
February 1, 2003... 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 ISG Solutions offers a...

Sierra Bay Technology Group, Inc. (Association Management Software).
February 1, 2003... 1741 Business Center Dr., Ste. 122 Reston, VA 20190 Greg Smythe 703-438-3210 Fax: 703-438-3214 E-mail: sales@sierrabay.net Web site: www.sierrabay.net AssociationOffice is an all-inclusive suite of association...

Membership Cards. (Technology Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... MEMBERSHIP CARDS ONLY LLC. 8000 Towers Cresent Dr., Ste. 1350 Vienna, VA 22185-5417 Richard Faust, President 800-77CARDS Fax: 628-349-9242 E-mail: rfaust@membershipcards.com Web site: www.membershipcards.cam ...

Standards and surveys. (Technology Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... PEERFOCUS LLC. 71 West 23rd St., #515 New York, NY 10010 David R. Morgan, President 646-336-4416 Fax: 646-336-4468 E-mail: novalogue@peerfocus.com Web site: www.peerfocus.com Provider of Novalogue[R], the...

ISG Solutions. (Web/Internet Solutions).
February 1, 2003... 2400 Research Blvd., Ste. 350 Erie Murphy, Director of Sales Support Rockville, MD 20850 301-519-3776 Fax: 301-519-9699 E-mail: emurphy@isgsolutions.com Web site: www.isgsolutions.com Online community platforms...

Arlington Group. (Web/Internet Solutions).
February 1, 2003... 6707 Old Dominion Dr., Ste. 350 703-893-9353, ext. 117 McLean, VA 22101 Fax: 703-893-9363 E-mail: info@arlgroup.com Web site: http://www.arlingtongroup.com Award-winning interactive Web site designs; highly...

Potomac Digitek, Inc. (Web Site Design & Development).
February 1, 2003... 814 West Diamond Ave., Ste. 325 Paul B. Finkel, President Gaithersburg, MD 20878 800-969-9641 Fax: 301-590-2776 E-mail: digitek@podi.com Web site: www.podi.com Potomac Digitek specializes in providing Web site...

NetOn-Line Services. (Web Site Design & Development).
February 1, 2003... 930 E. Woodfield Rd., Sherry W. Budziak, Chief Business Development Officer Schaumburg, IL 50113 800-845-1865, ext. 1374 Fax: 847-240-1867 E-mail: sales@neton.line.com Web site: www.neton-line.com NetOn-Line...

Conference Materials & Directories. (Publishing Marketplace).
February 1, 2003... AUTOMATED GRAPHIC SYSTEMS. 4590 Graphics Dr. White Plains, MD 20695 Tom Boyle, Sales Manager 800-618-8760 Fax: 301-843-6339 E-mail: info@ags.com Web site: www.ags.com For 26 years, AGS has helped...

Imagination Publishing. (Custom Publishing).
February 1, 2003... 2222 N. Elston Chicago, 1160614 Brian Weber, Vice President of Client Development 773-252-3200, ext. 38 Fax: 773-252-3290 Imagination Publishing is a full service, turnkey custom publisher of print and online...

Pohly & Partners, Inc. (Custom Publishing).
February 1, 2003... 27 Melcher St. Boston, MA 02210 Diana Pohly, President 617-451-1100 Fax: 611-338-7767 Web site: www.pohlypartners.com Pohly & Partners has an extensive history of helping associations reach unprecedented levels of...