Association Management articles from July 2002

Association Management archives from July 2002

ASAE realigns. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... As ASAE converts to a program-based budget and works to better focus organizational energies on its core purpose, the current structure of seven divisions within ASAE has been realigned to four major work groups, each headed by a senior...

IRS posts checksheets for exempt organization market studies. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Internal Revenue Service recently posted checksheets and instructions on its Web site for those organizations that are selected as part of the agency's ongoing market segment studies of the exempt community. The IRS has randomly targeted...

ASAE, UI&U develop doctoral program in association management. (Headlines).(American Society of Association Executives, Union Institute & University)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... A SAE and Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, signed a formal memorandum of understanding to develop and administer a first-of-its-kind accredited doctoral program in association management. The Ph.D. program will be tailored for working...

It's not too late to register for ASAE Denver 2002, August 17-20 at the Colorado Convention Center. (Briefly).
July 1, 2002... It's not too late to register for ASAE Denver 2002, August 17-20 at the Colorado Convention Center. This year's annual meeting will feature more than 100 educational sessions, numerous networking opportunities, tours of the city, and first-rate...

A new publication from ASAE will be available in August at ASAE Denver 2002. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... A new publication from ASAE will be available in August at ASAE Denver 2002. Associations and the Law (product AMB-216881) is a compilation of legal columns edited by Shaw Pittman's Jerald A. Jacobs that have appeared in ASSOCATION MANAGEMENT....

ASAE will honor Curtis C. Deane, CAE, president, American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ASAE will honor Curtis C. Deane, CAE, president, American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation, Washington, D.C., with its 2002 Key Award, and Hugh K. Lee, president, Fusion Productions, Webster, New York, with its Academy of Leaders Award....

ASAE received two gold and one bronze in this year's Excel Awards conducted by the Society of National Association Publications. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ASAE received two gold and one bronze in this year's Excel Awards conducted by the Society of National Association Publications. ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT took gold in the category of "Magazines, Design Excellence," and the Management and...

Sixteen associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the third and final round of judging in ASAE's 2002 Associations Advance America Awards program. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Sixteen associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the third and final round of judging in ASAE's 2002 Associations Advance America Awards program. Award of Excellence winners are automatically entered into consideration for...

Three more allied societies have elected to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE. (Briefly).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Three more allied societies have elected to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE that will provide for shared access to information and more uniformity in the branding of activities, products, services, and alliances. They are...

Ten trends for Philanthropic Organizations. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... At its June 6th meeting at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C., ASAE's Key Philanthropic Organizations Committee tuned in to a telling summary of the major challenges facing charitable organizations. Introduced by KPOC chair...

Amnesty deadline approaching. (Headlines).(Internal Revenue Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Internal Revenue Service set July 15 as an amnesty deadline for all Section 527 organizations to file disclosure statements if they have not already done so. Organizations that have not properly filed their initial or subsequent reports may...

Bragging rights. (Preview).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... We got some great news recently, so I hope you'll forgive me for taking a moment to brag about some of the talent lent to these pages. ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT was honored last month with a gold Excel Award from the Society of National...

Solidifying the marketing message. (ASAE Up Front).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... I'm convinced there's a little bit of a "marketer" in each one of us. And that's an exciting trait. In my day-to-day role as marketing and communications director, this makes for lively brainstorming sessions with staff, members, and corporate...

Letters.
July 1, 2002... Standard Setting Makes History I commend the article "Raising the Stakes for Standard Setting," which was published in the May 2002 issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT. Standard setting is one of the greatest contributions associations make to...

How U.S. export controls and embargoes affect associations. (Legal).
July 1, 2002... With our country on a heightened state of alert, laws affecting international transactions are more in the public eye. Jeff Glassie and Steve Becker discuss the U.S. laws related to export controls and embargoes. Many associations conduct...

Meeting novices' needs. (Professional Development).(National Council of Teachers of English achieves "remarkable" results with support program for first-year teachers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Concern about the high attrition rate of first-year teachers inspired the National Council of Teachers of English, Urbana, Illinois, to reach out to new professionals with a special support program. That outreach effort achieved such remarkable...

San Antonio touts benefits of student career fairs. (Allied Societies).(San Antonio Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Looking for a way to promote your organization, hook the interest of future members, and focus attention on the important role played by associations? Student career fairs may be just the ticket. The San Antonio Society of Association...

Evaluating Web site links. (Legal).(taxation)(Column)
July 1, 2002... Q: Our association would like to link its Web site with those maintained by its corporate sponsor, its related foundation, and other organizations. Is there any tax-law impact in doing so? A: There is a potential tax-law impact, although...

Bowlers strike out at cancer. (Service Salute).(Women's International Bowling Congress)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Members of the Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC), Greendale, Wisconsin, are striking out against breast cancer, thanks to an innovative, annual fundraising campaign, "Bowl for the Cure" (www.bowlforthecure.com). Launched in 2001,...

Self-employed voice confidence. (Economic Indicators).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... The self-employed are an optimistic lot, which bodes well for business in a rebounding economy given that nearly 40 percent of all new jobs between 1998-1999 were generated by small businesses. A survey by the National Association for the...

Boiler Manufacturers fuel online bookstore. (Technology).(American Boiler Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Web just got a bit more crowded: More than 78,000 documents and publications are available for immediate download at the new online bookstore of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association, Arlington, Virginia (www.abma.com). ABMA created...

Applying ethics to suppliers. (Eye on the Industry).(associations' formal codes of ethical conduct)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... More than half of associations--54 percent--have developed formal codes of ethical conduct, according to ASAE's industry and market research department, which collected survey data in 2001 from more than 1,000 associations in the United States....

Let ethics be your fundraising guide: simply raising money is not enough--ethical treatment of donors and funds is critical to an effective fundraising process.
July 1, 2002... IN THE WAKE OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS, THE WORLD OF philanthropy and fundraising once again has been thrust into the public spotlight, this time on an international level. In the immediate aftermath, generous Americans gave record...

Changing course: how a small-staff association used the Internet and an arsenal of new educational programming to turn a member need into opportunity.
July 1, 2002... EVERY ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO SERVE ITS CORE membership, but if an organization is to grow, it must figure out how to attract people from the larger constituent pool who have yet to see value in the organization. For many organizations, simply...

Top-down technology: The CXO's role in effective technology implementation.
July 1, 2002... X IS FOR EXCHANGEABLE. BE IT THE CEO, CFO, CTO, OR CHIEF officer of another area, whichever senior staff member heads up your next technology project is the CXO. And it's the characteristics that person brings to the projects that can have...

Facing Goliath: Association CEO Kim Kenney caught the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention misspending funds. Here's what she learned from the experience.(Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America)(Interview)
July 1, 2002... CHALLENGES COME WITH THE territory, but it's the rare CEO who finds himself or herself in a six-year battle to reclaim millions of dollars in research funds misspent by a federal agency. Yet that is exactly where Kim Kenney found herself after...

Be prepared: if you don't already have a risk management plan addressing all facets of your organization, it's time to get one. (Risk Management).
July 1, 2002... WHEN ASSOCIATION LEADERS THINK OF risk management, they most often think insurance -- and they usually think of insurance only when something goes wrong. But risk management is not reactive; it is an active discipline that includes identifying...

Fellows' advice: The 2002 ASAE Fellows share their leadership insights.
July 1, 2002... HOW DOES AN ASSOCIATION LEADER FIND TIME to tend to his or her own personal and professional development; foster a positive, inclusive environment to motivate staff; and ensure that members' needs are being met--with only 24 hours in a day?...

Straight talk on avoiding fraud. (Finance).
July 1, 2002... It's unfortunate, but employee dishonesty does exist, so the best way to avoid fraud is by instituting effective internal controls. Simply put, proper controls keep honest people honest. The tip list The bedrock of effective internal...

"Ask dr. tech" cures member woes. (ASAE Benefit).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Don't know who to turn to when our computer baffles you? That's not surprising, because most small-staff associations usually don't have a technology expert on staff to answer questions on the spot. Problem solved: Around-the-clock tech...

Calling all writers. (Publishing).
July 1, 2002... Executives go to the "Size Wise" column to get insight on the unique challenges of small-staff association leaders. What many readers might not realize, however, is that they themselves may be able to offer unique insights that can benefit...

Top 15 affordable staff incentives. (Management).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... If you share my experience as a leader of a small-staff association, you no doubt would like to find creative ways to reward your staff. As one who has taken my staff for granted far too often and has not customarily offered perks and...

Following NAFTA's lead. (Alliances).
July 1, 2002... Those familiar with economic globalization probably are also familiar with the North American Free Trade Agreement, commonly known as NAFTA, the accord entered into by the governments of Mexico, Canada, and the United States to promote trade...

Japan, United States reach tourism pact. (Alliances).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Japan and the United States embarked on a new tourism initiative on April 19, 2002, when U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans and Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation Chikagi Oogi signed an agreement to revitalize and grow...

CEO to CEO.(association-related questions answered)
July 1, 2002... Q: How do you handle a person who joins the executive committee and then proceeds to create conflict with the chair and the executive? Don't allow a person who creates conflict to move to the executive committee level. I believe a major...

ASAE membership and meetings. (ASAE Resources).
July 1, 2002... For meeting registration, membership applications, and changes to your membership record, contact the ASAE Member Service Center by phone: 202-371-0940 or 888-950-ASAE; fax: 202-371-8315; or e-mail: service@asaenet.org.

Access ASAE online. (ASAE Resources).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ASAE's Web site, www.asaenet.org, provides fast and convenient access to people, practices, ideas, and resources. From managing your member account to connecting online with colleagues and experts to attending educational programs right at your...

Section newsletters. (ASAE Resources).(targeted information provided)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ASAE's 13 section newsletters provide information targeted to the specific needs of executives in special interest areas of association management. The newletters are delivered every six weeks via e-mail to members and provide links to articles...

AMC Accreditation Program. (Programs).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 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).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 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/AAA/AAAawards.

CAE program. (Programs).(online service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 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).(Associations Make a Better World campaign)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 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).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 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).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 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).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... A state-by-state listing of ASAE-affiliated societies. Go to www.asaenet.org/Gateway/AlliedDir.

ASAE-assist. (Services).(online tool)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 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/search.

ASAE Foundation. (Services).(American Society of Association Executives)
July 1, 2002... The Foundation is the leading resource to help association industry leaders become catalysts for change and innovation. To get more information, visit www.asaenet.org/foundation.

AskASAE. (Services).(online repository)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... AskASAE is an online repository of answers to frequently asked questions about association management issues. Go to www.asaenet.org and click on AskASAE in the left navigation column. You must be a registered member of the ASAE Web site to use...

Briefcase lunches. (Services).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... This monthly education session is designed to bring together employers and job seekers in a forum for idea sharing and networking, and to promote active roundtable discussion about hot career-related issues. The sessions are held the first...

Career Headquarters. (Services).
July 1, 2002... 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).
July 1, 2002... 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...

Executive education series. (Services).
July 1, 2002... These professional development programs are full-day seminars designed to reinvigorate and reinforce personal professional enrichment while emphasizing the core competencies of association management. For more information e-mail...

Global opportunities. (Services).
July 1, 2002... An online resource to help you manage your association's transition into the global marketplace. Visit www.asaenet.org/go/index.html.

Industry research. (Services).
July 1, 2002... Studies of current practices and norms in association management and the association industry provide relevant benchmarking data on topics such as compensation, benefits, technology, meeting, education, governance, publishing, AMCs, and more....

Knowledge networks. (Services).
July 1, 2002... 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).
July 1, 2002... 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).
July 1, 2002... 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...

Online education resource. (Services).
July 1, 2002... ASAE's partnership with America's Learning Exchange (ALX) allows members to post training offerings free of charge on the Internet. In addition, ALX helps you find training and educational resources specific to the needs of your employees. To...

Virtual seminars. (Services).
July 1, 2002... 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).
July 1, 2002... 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...

Association convention cancellation. (Insurance Services).
July 1, 2002... 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 and officers liability. (Insurance Services).
July 1, 2002... Protect the assets of your association and its board members with coverage from The Hartford and Aon Association Services. Call 800-453-5191.

Association insurance consulting service. (Insurance Services).
July 1, 2002... Evaluate and improve your association's programs, coverage, and portfolio. Call 202-626-2869.

Association management company professional liability. (Insurance Services).
July 1, 2002... Protect your exposure and that of the associations you manage with this policy. Call Aon Association Services at 800-453-5191.

Association office package. (Insurance Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Competitive rates offered from The Hartford and Aon Association Services for property, general liability, business interruption, computer systems, automobile liability, crime/employee dishonesty, and workers' compensation. Call 800-453-5191.

Insurance consulting services. (Insurance Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Evaluate and improve insurance coverages, and identify and implement association-sponsored insurance programs for your members. Call Ed Armstrong at 202-626-2869.

Specialized professional liability. (Insurance Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... MIMS International's professional liability errors and omissions coverage is profession specific and can create a nondues revenue source. Call 800-899-1399.

Standard setting errors and omissions liability. (Insurance Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Protection against claims for financial loss, contingent bodily injury and property damage, unintentional discrimination, copyright infringement, misappropriation of ideas, and more. Call Medial Professional Insurance at 816-471-6118.

Voluntary employee benefits. (Insurance Services).
July 1, 2002... Earn nondues revenue while offering employee-paid insurance benefits. Call Aon Worksite Solutions at 800-704-0195.

ASAE leadership.(American Society of Association Executives)
July 1, 2002... BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE year designates and of term Chairman of the Board COLIN C. RORRIE, JR., CAE (2002) Executive Director American College of Emergency Physicians Dallas Chair-Elect ...

New member sponsors.(American Society of Association Executives)
July 1, 2002... WINNERS' CIRCLE The following individual has sponsored 250 new members into ASAE since October 1979: Marta L. Hayden The following individual has sponsored 200-224 new members into ASAE since October 1979: Roger S. Beadle ...

Bestsellers from the ASAE bookstore.(American Society of Association Executives)
July 1, 2002... 1. Association Executive Compensation & Benefits Study, 13th Edition By ASAE Industry Research (ASAE, product AMB-212017 $125/Member, $195/Nonmember) Provides comprehensive information about compensation and employee benefits for...

Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI). (Association Management Software).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 901 N. Pitt St., Ste. 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 800-727.8982 Fax: 703-739-3218 E-mail: info@advsol.com Web site: www.advsol.com ASI is an international provider of end-to-end, business, and e-business software...

The Arlington Group. (Association Management Software).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 6707 Old Dominion Dr., Ste. 350 McLean, VA 22101 Mary Taylor, CEO 703-893-9353, ext. 111 Fax: 703-893-9363 E-mail: mtaylor@arlgroup.com Web site: www.arlingtongroup.com AG tailors custom software products and...

Avectra. (Association Management Software).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 7600 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 450 Falls Church, VA 22043 Kevin G. Ordonez, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing 800-858.8272 Fax: 703-394-0985 E-mail: info@avectra.com Web site: www.avectra.com Avectra provides...

ISG Solutions. (Association Management Software).(Brief Article)
July 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@isgsolotions.com Web site: www.isgsolutions.com As the world's largest iMIS...

CertiLearn. (Distance Education).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 7600 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 450 Falls Church, VA 22043 Gary LaBranche, President 703-288-0050 Fax: 702-394-0985 E-mail: info@certilearn.com Web site: www.certilearn.com CertiLearn helps membership organizations...

Knowledge Delivery Systems. (Distance Education).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 20 Exchange Place, 36th Floor New York, NY 10005 Tom Gilbert, President 800-728-0032 Fax 212-825-1315 E-mail: tgilbert@knowledgedelivery.biz Web site: www.knowledgedelivery.biz KDS delivers quality online...

Survey Research Associates LLC/Salaries.com. (Internet Salary Surveys).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 901 Deming Way. Ste. 201 Madison, WI 53717-1980 Charles E. Carlson, President and CEO 608-662-8183 Fax: 608-662-8181 E-mail: info@salaries.com Web site: www.salaries.com We help associations collect information,...

Membership cards only LLC. (Membership Cards).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 8000 Towers Cresent Dr., #1350 Vienna, VA 22182-5417 Richard Faust, President 800-77CARDS Fax: 828-349-9242 E-mail: rfaust@memhershipcards.com Web site: www.membershipcards.com We produce virtually any kind of...

Thomas Havey LLP. (Technology Consulting).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 900 17th St., NW, Ste. 800 Washington, DC 20006 Mark McClain 202-331-9880 Fax: 202-331-9890 E-mail: info@havey.com Web site: www.havey.com Since 1948, Thomas Havey LLP has been providing value-added consulting...

Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI). (Web/Internet Solutions).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... 901 N. Pitt St., Ste. 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 800-127-8682 Fax: 103-139-3218 E-mail: infa@advsol.com Web site: www.advsol.com ASI is an international provider of end-to-end, business and e-business software...

ISG Solutions. (Web/Internet Solutions).(advertisement)
July 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 Take full advantage of your...

NetOn-Line Services. (Web/Internet Solutions).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 930 N. Meacham Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 Sherry W. Budziak 847-330-1198, ext. 1374 Fax: 847-330-0050 E-mail: info@neton-line.com Web site: www.netan-line.com NetOn-Line Services[TM] is a full-service Web...