Association Management articles from March 2004

Association Management archives from March 2004

Hesselbein selected for Visionary Award.(Briefly)(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Hesselbein selected for Visionary Award. The ASAE Foundation has selected Frances Hesselbein, CEO of the Leader to Leader Institute, New York City, and former CEO of Girl Scouts of America, as the recipient of its 2004 Visionary Award, which...

Diverse leaders sought.(Briefly)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Diverse leaders sought. ASAE is seeking the next class for its Diversity Executive Leadership Program. The one-year program, offered in partnership with allied societies of association executives and sponsored by the Detroit Metro Convention...

M&T 2004: mastering the management and technology mix.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Oren Harari--professor of management, consultant, and best-selling author--gave attendees a heaping helping of thought provocation in his keynote address during ASAE's M&T 2004: Learning Exchange and Business Expo, February 9-11 at the...

Town halls address consolidation concerns.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Incorporating member and stakeholder input and delivering greater value to the entire association community are driving the due diligence, planning, and communication efforts now under way to shape the proposed consolidation of ASAE, the Center...

Angling for Association Health Plans.(Headlines)(health insurance legislations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Legislation to allow associations to offer health insurance nationally under one set of governing regulations is still stalled in the Senate. Currently, a Senate Republican task force is considering various proposals dealing with the issue of...

Group urges more foundation oversight.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy has urged Congress to strengthen Internal Revenue Service oversight of charitable foundations. The goal, according to the independent watchdog organization, is to protect public trust and...

IRS issues guidance on nonprofit advocacy.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... When do the lobbying activities of tax-exempt organizations cross the line and become attempts to influence elections? The Internal Revenue Service's recently released guidance provides the answer, at least for social welfare organizations,...

Two-year Internet tax moratorium proposed.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A new proposal to broaden and make permanent an Internet tax moratorium that expired November 1, 2003, has emerged in the Senate. The proposal, cosponsored by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Thomas Carper (D-DE), George Voinovich (R-OH), and...

Help recognize supplier excellence.(Briefly)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Help recognize supplier excellence. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2004 All-Star Awards program. Take this opportunity to recognize an associate member of ASAE for outstanding customer relationship management. Cast your electronic...

AAA Award winners announced.(Briefly)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... AAA Award winners announced. Twelve associations received Awards of Excellence in the first round of judging for the 2004 Associations Advance America Awards program. The program recognizes associations and industry partners that advance...

ASAE new hire.(Robert Skelton )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ASAE new hire. Robert Skelton joined ASAE in January as the director of human resources, replacing Helen Marquez, who retired in December. Skelton brings many years of for-profit experience to the position. His most recent position was as...

Around the edges.(Preview)
March 1, 2004... One day last fall I got a telephone call from Mark Engle, CAE, principal of the Association Management Center, Glenview, Illinois. Mark had just flown in to Washington, D.C., and he suggested that we grab some lunch before his afternoon meeting...

Connecting with the Executive Management Section.(American Society of Association Executives)
March 1, 2004... Are you looking to connect with talented people in your field to exchange invaluable association management knowledge and experiences? An unmatched medium for such interaction is the ASAE Executive Management Section, a special community for...

Ensuring tax exemption when licensing association lists.(Legal)
March 1, 2004... Intangible assets, such as name, logo, publications, mailing and member lists, and electronic databases, are often an association's most valuable possessions. One of the significant benefits inherent in these assets is the potential to generate...

Report profiles association market in D.C. area.(Economic Indicators)(Delta Associates reports)(Washington, D.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Executives seeking an indication of the impact of the association community on the economy will be interested in a new report by Delta Associates, Alexandria, Virginia. Among the major findings in "Associations in the Washington Metropolitan...

Factors for board success.(Governance)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Greater responsibility. Clearer purpose. Stronger financial foundations. These are but three of the 37 critical board success factors identified by more than 60 nonprofit leaders. Brought together by association management company SmithBucklin,...

Developing a document retention policy.(Legal)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Q: Should every association have a document retention policy? A: Yes. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 makes it a crime for anyone to knowingly destroy documents with the intent to obstruct the proper administration of any issue--a tax or...

Securing the future of flight.(Community Outreach)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... It took more than 10 years, but the Experimental Aircraft Association, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, achieved its lofty objective: Give 1 million young people a free demonstration airplane flight by December 17, 2003, the centennial anniversary of the...

Marketing Associations develop e-mail guidelines.(Collaborations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Three major trade groups have come together in an effort to "defend and enhance the viability of legitimate e-mail marketing." Based on direct input from their members, the American Association of Advertising Agencies, Association of National...

Exercises to build great teams.(Resource)(Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Quick, inexpensive, practical--words that are music to the ears of any association executive. Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers (2004, Amacom Books), by Brian Cole Miller, provides 50 fun team-building exercises that can be...

ASM international builds ties with future generations.(Service Salute)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... More than 200 high school students participated in special academic camps sponsored by the ASM Materials Education Foundation, Materials Park, Ohio, in 2003. Known as Materials Camp, the series of eight residential, nonresidential, and day...

Meeting members' human resource needs.(Membership)(Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Gary S. Adams, president of the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association, Brecksville, Ohio, wants GCADA to be relevant to its more than 200 member dealerships--heavily regulated businesses that often don't have the luxury of having a...

Good relationships matter.(Management)(labor)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Building strong, supportive relationships with your staff can greatly enhance their job satisfaction. A survey of executives by Accountemps, Menlo Park, California, ranked an employee's relationship with his or her manager as having the...

ASQ charts bold new course.(Organizational Development)(American Society for Quality)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Talk about change: In the past year, the American Society for Quality, Milwaukee, has reorganized, rebranded, and set forth a new vision: "ASQ envisions a world where quality is a global priority, an organizational imperative, and a personal...

Characteristics of extraordinary executives.(Professional Development)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Five characteristics define extraordinary executives, according to James M. Citrin and Richard A. Smith, who interviewed 2,000 senior executives for their new book The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers: The Guide for Achieving Success and...

Informed philanthropy: make information your catalyst for innovation.
March 1, 2004... MANY EXECUTIVES WOULD GLADLY TAKE FULL CREDIT IF THEIR associations more than doubled total revenues under their leadership. Not Emmett D. Carson, president and CEO of The Minneapolis Foundation, a statewide philanthropic organization that...

Are associations spammers, too? What you should know about the new CAN-SPAM law before you hit "send.".
March 1, 2004... "XWES * V?\BUYAMBIEN/VGRA"--LOOK FAMILIAR? THIS TYPE OF heading on incoming e-mail messages may be a thing of the past--or perhaps an even greater nuisance--now that the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of...

Worldwide reach, passport optional: adopting and adapting emerging technology allows a small-staff start-up to attract a global community.(International Association of Medical Science Educators)
March 1, 2004... FOR GENERATIONS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN CREATED TO FILL EXISTING NEEDS--whether to solve an industry challenge or to help a targeted group of individuals improve its professional skills. Need certainly will remain the driving force...

When board and staff align: a proper partnership pushes an association from inertia to excellence.(Board-Staff Partnership)
March 1, 2004... HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT might happen if everything you needed to make a successful organization was at your fingertips--like an artist's tubes of paint at the ready for a masterpiece? I was given the opportunity to find out when I invited...

And the show goes on: a strategic review of your trade show may keep your organization from making the same mistakes next year.(Trade Shows)
March 1, 2004... EXPOSITIONS ARE FRAGILE. Handle with care. An exposition is only credible when exhibitors and participants recognize its promise of future productivity and profit. The proof of that elusiveness can be found in an exposition hall between...

Creative discipline: think creativity and productivity can't cohabitate? Don't stand too close to Robert Herbold.(Interview)
March 1, 2004... FROM SOAP TO SOFTWARE. AT first glance, it doesn't sound like your typical story line. But, then again, Robert Herbold isn't your typical executive. You see, the recently retired chief operating officer of Microsoft, who also spent 26 years...

Your entire computer network--at home.(Technology)
March 1, 2004... To meet growing expectations with limited budgets, successful associations are doing more with less. The resulting demands on staff, from the chief executive on down, can be tremendous. In this environment, executives are recognizing that they...

Building a better publication.(Publications)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... When I became executive director of my organization, I wanted to improve our journal. Following are the actions I took, some of which you may want to consider for your publications: 1. Writing incentives. To entice members to write, I...

Small-staff facts.(ASAE Resource)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... If you'd like to compare your organization to other associations your size, look no further than the 12th edition of ASAE's Operating Ratio Report, a benchmarking tool intended for association professionals to use in planning, evaluating, and...

A committee that serves you.(Volunteers)
March 1, 2004... Although you may not have known it, ASAE has a dedicated group of volunteers looking out for the needs of you, the small-staff executive. The Small-Staff Advisory Committee reviews the total spectrum of ASAE programs and activities, examining...

Launching virtual chapters.(Membership)(associations usage of IT services)
March 1, 2004... To reduce the cost and delivery time of sending publications and other association materials around the world, many organizations are offering electronic memberships. Now yet another approach is gaining popularity. Seeking to provide...

Complimentary overseas meeting space?(Meetings)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Although it is generally accepted that hotels outside North America charge for meeting space, planners should not automatically assume that this is an iron-clad rule. My experience has been that negotiation for free or reduced-fee meeting...

CEO to CEO.(workplace diversity management)
March 1, 2004... Q: How are you addressing the diversity issues that your association is facing? Our diversity issues tend to be somewhat different from what the media like to emphasize. Within the profession we represent, there is diversity in income,...

ASAE membership and meetings.(ASAE Resources)
March 1, 2004... 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. [ILLUSTRATION...

Get help here.(ASAE Resources)
March 1, 2004... For answers to your association management questions, contact ASAE's Information Central. Staff can provide you with statistics, models, and case studies. Call 202-626-2742; fax 202-842-1109; or e-mail infocentral@asaenet.org.

Access ASAE online.(ASAE Resources)(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... ASAE's 13 section newsletters provide information targeted to the specific needs of executives in special interest areas of association management. The newsletters are delivered via e-mail to members and provide links to articles on ASAE's Web...

AMC Accreditation Program.(Programs)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... 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/aaaawards.

CAE program.(Programs)
March 1, 2004... 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 202-626-2770; e-mail...

Global advocacy.(Programs)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... Audiotapes of the recorded ASAE Knowledge Network sessions and select annual meeting and winter conference sessions can be purchased through ASAE's Member Service Center by phone: 202-371-0940 or 888-950-ASAE; fax: 202-371-8315; or e-mail:...

Books.(Products)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... A state-by-state listing of ASAE-affiliated societies. Go to www.asaenet.org/allieddir.

ASAE foundation.(Services)
March 1, 2004... 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.

Association peer review.(Services)
March 1, 2004... 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. To...

Career Headquarters.(Services)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Conference Center at ASAE.(Services)
March 1, 2004... Host your next event in the heart of Washington, D.C., at the Conference Center at ASAE. This 5,000-square-foot facility offers state-of-the-art technology, full-service catering, and flexible room configuration--all at an affordable price....

Global opportunities.(Services)
March 1, 2004... An online resource to help you manage your association's transition into the global marketplace. Visit www.asaenet.org/go.

Industry research.(Services)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... Most sections of ASAE sponsor knowledge networks. All sessions are held at the ASAE Conference Center, Washington, D.C., unless otherwise noted; many are audio-conferenced. Nonsection members are welcome to attend. For the current Knowledge...

Library.(Services)
March 1, 2004... If you're in Washington, D.C., make an appointment to 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...

Networking listservers.(Services)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... 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 benefits for ASAE members.(Services)
March 1, 2004... 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)
March 1, 2004... * Association convention cancellation. Travelers 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...

ASAE departments.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)(Directory)
March 1, 2004... * Advertising: Vernon Hemphill, 202-626-2702; adsales@asaenet.org * ASAE Foundation: Roena Cox, 202-626-2854; foundation@asaenet.org * CAE Program: 202-626-2770; caedept@asaenet.org * CEO Center: 202-626-2742; ceocenter@asaenet.org...

ASAE section managers.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * 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...

Author guidelines.(Association Management)
March 1, 2004... Are you thinking of writing for ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT? For a copy of our author guidelines call 202-626-2708, or go to www.amonline.org.

Editorial calendar.(Association Management)
March 1, 2004... For a copy of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT'S editorial calendar, call 202-626-2708, or go to www.amonline.org.

Media kit.(Association Management)
March 1, 2004... To request an ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT media kit, please call 202-626-2702, or e-mail vhemphill@asaenet.org.

ASAE leadership.(American Society of Association Executives)
March 1, 2004... BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE year designates end of term Chairman of the Board BARBARA S. BELMONT, CAE (2004) Executive Director American School Food Service Association Alexandria, Virginia...

Calendar.(American Society of Association Executives)(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... Upcoming Events www.asaenet.org/calendar 2004 March 10: "Diversifying Your Revenue Stream," Virtual Seminar, 2-3:30 p.m. 16: "Contract Law," ASAE Virtual Law School, audio and Internet only, 2-3:30 p.m. 18:...

New CAEs.(Certified Association Executives)
March 1, 2004... Congratulations to the 98 new Certified Association Executives who passed the December 2003 exam. For more information on the CAE program, visit www.asaenet.org and select "Certification and Accreditation" from the left-hand navigation. ...

New member sponsors.
March 1, 2004... WINNERS' CIRCLE The following individual has sponsored 256 new members since membership with ASAE: Marta L. Hayden The following individual has sponsored 200-224 new members since membership with ASAE: Roger S. Beadle ...

Keeping your edge.(Association Management Center)(Interview)
March 1, 2004... Man on a Mission WHO? Mark T. Engle, CAE WHAT? Principal WHERE? Association Management Center, Glenview, Illinois WHEN? Since 1994 Q: How did you become involved in building homes in Mexico for people in need? A: As...

Associated Luxury Hotels.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)
March 1, 2004... Sure, luxury hotels and destinations offer meeting participants comfortable surroundings. But it's more than that. These properties specialize in delivering a meeting experience that is beyond compare. An array of amenities from golf courses...

Bermuda.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)
March 1, 2004... Splendidly secluded and utterly unique, yet just a short flight from the East Coast, Bermuda is an island retreat offering innovative alternatives for the group travel market. Void of neon signs, Bermuda--with pastel colored buildings and...

The Hay-Adams.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)
March 1, 2004... "Under our roof the well-being of the guest comes first. The members of our staff are not only trained in the 'art of making you feel at home'--but to begin with, they have been picked for their posts because they have a sincere desire in their...

Wynn Las Vegas.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)(new hotel opening in April 2005)
March 1, 2004... Steve Wynn's newest resort will be one of the most upscale meeting properties ever built when it debuts next spring. It started out as a dream, literally called Le Reve. Now named Wynn Las Vegas to reflect its global link to the owners' other...

Marriott and Renaissance: Caribbean and Mexico Resorts.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)
March 1, 2004... Sprawling beaches, tropical landscapes, and beautiful sunsets are top attractions throughout the Caribbean, and the Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts serve up more than just a warm welcome. Seven resorts spread across five...

Ponte Vedra Beach resorts.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)
March 1, 2004... The charming seaside village of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, located just 20 miles southeast of Jacksonville, features two of the finest oceanfront resorts under the Florida sun--the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club. Individually,...

Universal Orlando[R] Resort.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)
March 1, 2004... Orlando has long been a favorite destination for meeting planners and their attendees. With the world's top entertainment attractions and Florida's inviting weather, it's no wonder. But don't be fooled into thinking Orlando offers nothing...

Tucson, Arizona.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)(Directory)
March 1, 2004... Great weather, luxurious resorts, perfect meeting spaces, and lots of fun make Tucson one of the most popular group destinations in the world. Visitors marvel at mile after mile of pristine desert. Rugged mountains surround the Tucson valley...

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.(Luxury Hotels 2004 Directory)
March 1, 2004... The Las Vegas Strip is known for its vibrant lights, stunning casinos, impressive hotels, and nightlife that never ends. Imagine having all that and more in one resort destination. Welcome to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. This 4,342-room...

Insurance marketing, the technology way; reaching your target members with a little help from tech tools.(Insurance & Financial Services Directory 2004)
March 1, 2004... "If you've seen one affinity program, you've seen one--or so they say," says Ben Francavilla, senior managing director for Americana Program Underwriters, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Although associations' affinity insurance programs are as...

401(k): surefire ways to boost plan participation.(Insurance & Financial Services Directory 2004)(retirement planning)
March 1, 2004... Competing with corporations and government agencies for good staff is not easy. Offering a good benefits package is one tried and true strategy associations use to lure and retain employees and help offset lower pay. Retirement programs...

Insurance & Financial Services Directory 2004.(Insurance & Financial Services Directory 2004)(Directory)
March 1, 2004... ALL LISTINGS IN THIS DIRECTORY FINANCIAL SERVICES ARE PAID LISTINGS, WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EACH COMPANY. Accounting/Financial Services Auditing Advanta Bank Corp. Affinity Marketing...