Association Management articles from March 2005

Association Management archives from March 2005

Retired association executive dies.(BRIEFLY)(Jefferson D. Keith)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... Retired association executive dies. Former ASAE chairman and Key Award honoree Jefferson D. Keith, CAE, died January 24, 2005, at age 78. Keith, who worked for a short time as a clerk at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was executive vice...

Information Central on the move.(BRIEFLY)(Information Central department at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center located at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Information Central on the move. ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership's Knowledge Center/Information Central department, which includes ASAE's reference library, has relocated to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade...

Recruiting to win.(BRIEFLY)
March 1, 2005... Recruiting to win. J. Stephen Larkin, CAE, president of The Aluminum Association, Washington, D.C., recruited his 25th new ASAE member in January. Thomas R. Kuhn, CAE, president of Edison Electric Institute, Washington, D.C., recruited his 20th...

Meet Gladwell in Nashville.(BRIEFLY)
March 1, 2005... Meet Gladwell in Nashville. Do you ever wonder about the quality of your decision making? Are you concerned about jumping to conclusions or making snap judgments? Attendees of the ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual...

FTC may issue compliance guide on final e-mail rules.(HEADLINES)(Federal Trade Commission)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... A representative of the Federal Trade Commission told an association executive audience at ASAE headquarters in Washington, D.C., that the agency might develop a compliance guide to answer common questions concerning the final rules...

Fax Ban Coalition develops strategy for 109th Congress.(HEADLINES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ASAE and the Fax Ban Coalition met last month to discuss strategies to get legislation passed in the 109th Congress that would overturn the pending regulations issued by the Federal Communications Commission governing commercial faxes. The...

Association advocacy: ASAE's 2005 Legislative Fly-In.(HEADLINES)(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Scheduled for April 6-7, ASAE's 2005 Legislative Fly-In presents a great opportunity for association advocates to educate members of Congress and their staffs about the critical issues and challenges facing associations. Participants will hear...

President Bush sends 2006 budget proposal to Congress.(HEADLINES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Last month President Bush sent Congress a proposed $2.57 trillion federal budget for fiscal year 2006 that would increase funds for the nation's defense program while cutting nonsecurity discretionary spending. Budget items of interest to the...

Put on your red dress.(HEADLINES)(A national heart disease awareness campaign for women )
March 1, 2005... More than 300 attendees turned out at the end of January for the second annual Heart and Soul Women's Executive Leadership Luncheon held in Washington, D.C. The event is touted as one of the best awareness events focusing on women and heart...

What color is your toilet brush?(PREVIEW)(Consumer Products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Consider for a moment the Michael Graves Toilet Bowl Brush, an understated, well-designed work of translucent matte plastic and white bristle, accented by a soft-grip handle in the product line's signature shade of blue. Believe it or not,...

Join in the adventure.(ASAE UP FRONT)(Column)
March 1, 2005... Helen Keller once said, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." This quote graces a display at The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex in Washington, D.C., and epitomizes the spirit of the organization. The...

New state laws require sexual-harassment training.(LEGAL)
March 1, 2005... In 2004, California joined Connecticut and Maine in statutorily mandating sexual-harassment training for supervisors. Large association employers (defined as those with 50 employees or more) in those states obviously must comply with the law....

Take time to follow through.(PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... There's something simple that we can all do at the end of any meeting to help our programs function better. After making plans or reaching decisions, make sure to ask one key question: Who else needs to know? For example, when planning a...

Investigating hidden tax incentives.(MONEY MATTERS)
March 1, 2005... Federal, state, and local governments have crafted numerous tax incentives to promote economic development, some of which may be advantageous to associations and their members. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Economic value. The key to...

Assessing state reform initiatives.(LEGAL)
March 1, 2005... Q: Are states following the lead of the federal government in exploring nonprofit reform initiatives? A: Yes, some states have begun to consider reform legislation that may affect nonprofits. California, for example, has already passed a...

Differentiating between creativity, innovation.(EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... What association today doesn't prize creativity and innovation? But they are hardly the same thing, as columnist Richard Watson eloquently underscores in a recent issue of Fast Company. Understanding how they differ is key to organizational...

Annual CFHLA Blood Drive keeps Floridians, visitors safe.(SERVICE SALUTE)(The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association, Orlando, has played a key role in promoting community safety for more than 15 years. Summertime in central Florida poses special challenges for the area's blood supply because of increased...

Tracking technology trends.(HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Wired versus wireless: Which will be the preferred solution for high-speed Internet access in hotel guest rooms? Wireless gets the most votes in a new study by the Center for Marketing Effectiveness, Boston, although hurdles remain in terms of...

Associations respond in wake of tsunami.(INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH)
March 1, 2005... December's earthquake and tsunami disaster evoked an unprecedented world response in terms of charitable giving and relief efforts. As of January 26, 2005, Americans had donated more than $597 million to relief charities, according to the...

MacMillan reflects on AMCs' rise as dynamic industry.(EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS)(Bill MacMillan)(Association Management Companies)
March 1, 2005... When Bill MacMillan founded Association Headquarters, Inc., in 1978, he had five employees working in a one-bedroom apartment that served as the office on behalf of four clients. Today, with 25 clients and a staff of more than 80 professionals,...

Energy groups form alliance.(PARTNERSHIPS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... National trade associations representing wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, landfill gas, and waste-to-energy industries together with public power and rural electric co-ops have formed the Renewable Energy Business Alliance. The new Washington,...

Watch your words.(COMMUNICATION)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... A survey of 150 senior executives by Accountemps, Menlo Park, California, confirmed the following list to be the "most annoying or overused" phrases or buzzwords in the workplace today: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * At the end of the day...

Insulated insults.(DATA DISPATCH)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... INSULATED INSULTS. Ridicule in the workplace is not an "in your face" phenomenon, according to a study by Novations/J. Howard & Associates, Boston. The study found that while 28 percent of whites reported hearing racial slurs, only 9 percent of...

Nurturing excellence.(DATA DISPATCH)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... NURTURING EXCELLENCE. According to the Leadership Pulse Study conducted by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, there are five top strategies for improving performance, as reported by the more than 450 executives...

Coordination among nonprofits.(DATA DISPATCH)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... COORDINATION AMONG NONPROFITS. Nearly 60 percent of Indiana's nonprofit organizations collaborate and network with other organizations, according to "Indiana Nonprofits: Affiliations, Collaborations, and Competition," a report by Indiana...

PIA launches online program.(EDUCATION)(Learn.Net)(National Association of Professional Insurance Agents)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Take an (electronic) tip from The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, Alexandria, Virginia, which recently launched an online educational program in partnership with Learn.Net. PIA incorporated an especially helpful and...

Calculating gifts.(ONLINE FREEBIE)
March 1, 2005... If you're gearing up for a capital campaign, check out the free gift-range calculator made available by Campagne Associates, Manchester, New Hampshire: Go to www.campagne.com and click on "nonprofit library" to gain access to the calculator....

Recycling older computers.(WORKPLACE STRATEGIES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... While dumping old computers may be the easy way to get rid of clutter, doing so does not help the environment nor make the world a better place. Instead, why not consider the option offered by the Nonprofit Recycling and Reuse Network, a...

Staying on board: a self-assessment tool for thinking strategically about how well you relate to your volunteer leaders.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BOARD DYNAMIC OR DYSFUNCTIONAL? Are you a manager or a motivator? When was the last time you took an honest look at how well you relate to your board? If you're even a little unsure of the answers to these...

Etiquette on the board: learn why Miss Manners says rules are meant to be enforced not broken.(Interview)
March 1, 2005... SYNDICATED COLUMNIST AND AUTHOR JUDITH Martin, better known as Miss Manners, has offered advice on etiquette for more than two decades. She's not surprised that concerns about business etiquette are on the rise in an environment that she...

We've got to start meeting like this: seven tools for measuring your members' meeting satisfaction.
March 1, 2005... LTV, MAC, CSR.... THE ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY IS RIFE WITH initialisms and acronyms. But when it comes to meetings, ROI--return on investment--is perhaps the most important initialism of all. In most associations, meeting and conference revenue...

All together when? Five principles to help you decide if your marketing and communication staffs are more effective when united, divided, or a little of both.(Marketing and communication)
March 1, 2005... SIMILAR TO MANY ASSOCIATIONS, THE AMERICAN SOCIety of Mechanical Engineers is changing to keep up with a changing market. With its international headquarters in New York City, ASME has a staff of 330, a budget of $69 million, and a need to...

How to see through founding a (c)(3): explore the rationale, benefits, and challenges of creating a foundation for your association.(Foundations)
March 1, 2005... CREATING A FOUNDATION CAN deliver measurable benefits for many associations and professional societies. Realizing such benefits in the future, however, is a function of sophisticated planning today. Your goal: Create an organizational...

Cracking the e-mail marketing code: how one association effectively uses e-mail marketing campaigns.(E-mail marketing)(Center for Economic Growth )
March 1, 2005... ARE SPAM FILTERS SHOOTING YOUR e-mail marketing messages into oblivion? Do the members who do receive your messages complain about being bombarded with too much e-mail from your association? Are you having trouble keeping the e-mail addresses...

There is an art to planning large-scale meetings. Fortunately, we have a natural capacity for it.
March 1, 2005... At Omni Hotels, we have a number of hotels and resorts well suited for large-scale events. So, whether you need twenty thousand square feet of flexible meeting space or a hundred and twenty thousand, we have what it takes to make your next...

Selling spaces.(MEETINGS)
March 1, 2005... Do you want to maximize exhibit space revenues from your next trade show? A good place to start is to be brave with your next floor plan. Experience has taught me that increased revenues and participation from exhibitors can be achieved through...

Time-saving tools for tax season.(PERSONAL FINANCE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... In the brochure "Timeless Tax Planning in a Changing Tax World," the Financial Planning Association, Denver, outlines pitfalls to avoid when filing your return: * Filing the wrong tax status. Qualified taxpayers often fail to file as head...

Sharing solutions.(FINANCE)
March 1, 2005... Subject: Reserve Fund Guidelines Q: How do you determine the amount that you put into unrestricted reserves? Do you use a ratio of operating expenses to reserves? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] --Kathleen Butler, director of...

The rules of redesign.(TECHNOLOGY)(Human Resources Management Association)
March 1, 2005... Hosting 70 programs each year with a staff of two, the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, a 600-member trade association, was in need of a new Web site that would save staff time and give members access to more information. "Our...

Helping members shine overseas.(INTERNATIONAL MARKETING)
March 1, 2005... Your members want to generate more international business. They look to your association, as the industry leader, for ideas and answers. How do you respond? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The experience of the Travel Industry Association of...

Add the sound of music to your overseas meeting.(MEETINGS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... If you're planning an international meeting for 2006, be sure to consider Austria as a possible site; the country will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Mozart's birthday in a big way. According to the Austrian Business and...

Q: Have you considered making the move to a paperless office? If so, what steps have you taken? If not, what are your reservations?(CEO TO CEO)
March 1, 2005... Q: Have you considered making the move to a paperless office? If so, what steps have you taken? If not, what are your reservations? We actually made the decision to become paper-less about three years ago, and we have made great strides in...

Q: What are your board participation policies (i.e., attendance policies, speaking policies, and so forth)?(CEO TO CEO)
March 1, 2005... Q: What are your board participation policies (i.e., attendance policies, speaking policies, and so forth)? NAA publishes a notice, Announce Your Candidacy for Office in 2005, for example, in our official association publication five months...

Resources.
March 1, 2005... Partner Organizations at Your Service [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Partner organizations ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership provide resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association...

Calendar of upcoming events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... Exceptional Governance This program focuses on the information and March 7-8 tools you need to build a dynamic board-- The Center for Association one that understands its role, fulfills its Leadership's Marriott...

Best sellers from the ASAE bookstore.(American Society of Association Executives )
March 1, 2005... 1. The 2005 Leadership Issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT (product AMB-330017, $8/member, $16/nonmember) The issue devoted entirely to addressing the needs of your board and other volunteer leaders. 2. High-Impact Governing in a Nutshell:...

Coming soon.
March 1, 2005... Keeping the Corner Office Learn how to thrive in that prime office real estate. The results of a recent national study reveal the traits and actions that help nonprofit CEOs succeed in their jobs. You're Fired It's rarely...

Child's play.(AMVETS National Headquarters' Velma R. Hart's interview)(Interview)
March 1, 2005... WHO? Velma R. Hart, CAE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHAT? National Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer WHERE? AMVETS National Headquarters, Lanham, Maryland WHEN? Since 2000 Q: How did your weekly visits to the park as...

Association health care plan diagnosis: what associations need to know about offering health insurance to members.(INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY 2005)
March 1, 2005... If long-awaited legislation passes, making it more feasible for associations to offer health insurance to their members, your offices could be flooded with calls from members wanting to know where they sign up. Before that happens, it's wise to...

Putting your money matters online: ten important questions about Web-based accounting systems.(INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY 2005)
March 1, 2005... Board members demand transparency in financial statements and benefit from access to timely information. Staffers want easier ways to process transactions, such as publication orders, meeting registration fees, and dues payments. Chapter...

Company services grid.(INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY 2005)(Directory)
March 1, 2005... ALL LISTINGS IN THIS DIRECTORY ARE PAID LISTINGS, WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EACH COMPANY. FINANCIAL SERVICES Accounting/ Auditing Credit Credit Financial Card...

Company listings: all listings in this directory are paid listings, with information provided by each company.(INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY 2005)(Directory)
March 1, 2005... Advanta Bank Corp. Welsh & McKean Roads P.O. Box 844 Spring House, PA 19477-0844 Georgeana R. Neff, Vice President 800-238-2682; fax: 215-444-5215 gneff@advanta.com www.advanta.com Advanta, one of the...

The Greenbrier.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)
March 1, 2005... WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA Tradition, quality unite with flexibility at "America's resort." Against the backdrop of a hospitality tradition that now touches four centuries, The Greenbrier is honing its meetings philosophy to...

The Broadmoor.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)
March 1, 2005... COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Award-winning resort property plans fall debut of new exhibit facility. A luxurious retreat conveniently located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, The Broadmoor is the pinnacle of meeting...

The Hay-Adams.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... WASHINGTON, D.C. Conveniently located hotel is known for its traditional space and elegance. "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...

Mohegan Sun.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)
March 1, 2005... UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT Spacious guest rooms, premier function space, and unique programs add up to a winning package. Mohegan Sun is the premier meeting and entertainment destination in the Northeast, nestled in the rolling hills of...

Swissotel Chicago.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)
March 1, 2005... CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Where the river meets the lake. Swissotel Chicago offers 632 generously oversized rooms and suites. Designed by noted Chicago architect Harry Weese, the all-glass triangular hotel offers fabulous wraparound views from...

Wynn Las Vegas.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)
March 1, 2005... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Tranquil oasis will open in April 2005. Steve Wynn's newest resort, Wynn Las Vegas, will open in April as a refreshingly elegant, tranquil oasis amidst the high-thrill attractions of Las Vegas. Personally catering to...

Fairmont Orchid.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... THE BIG ISLAND, HAWAII Beachfront setting, creative events, and richly designed function space await attendees. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, holds court as the perfect association meeting resort on the fabled Kohala Coast of Hawaii's...

Mission Inn.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)
March 1, 2005... RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA An elegant Southern California meeting location. Encompassing an entire city block in the historic heart of Southern California's downtown Riverside and with its unique architectural styles and ornamental details,...

Ponte Vedra Beach resorts.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA Creative events and beachfront elegance charm business guests. The charming seaside village of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, located just 20 miles southeast of Jacksonville, features two of the finest...

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.(LUXURY HOTELS & DESTINATIONS 2005 DIRECTORY)
March 1, 2005... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Deluxe surroundings and state-of-the-art meeting facilities promise successful events. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino has everything an association meeting planner could want. THEhotel at Mandalay Bay has 1,117 new...