Association Management articles from May 1999

Association Management archives from May 1999

Smart contracts: what to look for the next time around.(CEO employment contracts)
May 1, 1999... In volatile times, a well-conceived executive employment contract can provide stability for both associations and their top executives. Just why did Richard Scott collect a $10 million severance package after being ousted as head of...

Smart contracts: an executive's guide.
May 1, 1999... A lawyer's perspective on negotiating employment contracts points out priorities and pitfalls of the process. As the roles of association executives increasingly mirror those of their corporate counterparts, the use of employment contracts...

Reaching new markets: what you can do to engage diverse groups.
May 1, 1999... "I accepted a job as an arts and entertainment writer at the South. Bend Tribune in April of 1997. In January of this year, I was promoted to arts and entertainment editor and I'm doing well by all accounts. I am the paper's first black...

Searching for nondues revenue.(includes related articles)
May 1, 1999... Whether run of the mill or out of the ordinary, your nondues revenue program must meet member needs or it won't make money. If you're panning for gold, you're liable to stumble across many worthless pebbles, enough sand to fill a dump...

Hoteliers' ideas that you can adapt.
May 1, 1999... Granted, an association does not function in the same manner as a hotel. And yet these for-profit partners of associations offer an active arena for the study of applied innovation. Here to elaborate on their progressive staff-management...

Reducing risks posed by electronic records.(Legal)
May 1, 1999... Dramatic growth of electronic communication is waging a quiet revolution in lawsuits. "Paper fights" in which lawyers try to outdo each other with damaging documents are being supplemented or supplanted by "digital fights" wherein e-mail and...

10 steps to finding the right speaker.(A Guide to Professional Speakers)
May 1, 1999... As an association executive, I know that speaker selection is one of the most important elements in organizing a successful meeting. Selecting the right speaker for your association's meeting can be a daunting task, as speakers are available in...

Austin: new airport, expanded center.(A Guide to Texas)
May 1, 1999... As the capital of Texas located in the middle of the state, Austin has always been a magnet for meetings. The city is growing so fast, including its convention business, that it has built a new airport and is already expanding a convention...

Dallas: "Big D" is big attraction.(A Guide to Texas)
May 1, 1999... Dallas is the top visitor and leisure destination in Texas, and one of the nation's most popular sites for association meetings. Dallas's convention package knows few peers nationwide, with more than 47,000 area hotel rooms, the nation's second...

Fort Worth: real west means real fun.(A Guide to Texas)
May 1, 1999... A walk through Fort Worth's downtown or its famed stockyards is a quintessential Texas experience. The real West comes alive in Fort Worth, which reveres its cowtown past while celebrating its current reputation as one of the Lone Star state's...

Galveston Island: historic charm and ambiance.(A Guide to Texas)
May 1, 1999... Island ambiance, a temperate climate, historic charm, and first-class hotels and meeting facilities make Galveston Island a natural choice for association meeting planners looking for a special site. Galveston is easily accessible as well, with...

Houston: great city, great space.(A Guide to Texas)
May 1, 1999... With two main exhibit halls, more than 39,000 hotel rooms, and two major airports, Houston offers planners a world-class package. Houston ranks second in the United States for meeting space, with a total of 1.7 million square feet, starting...

San Antonio: center expanding as city's popularity grows.(A Guide to Texas)
May 1, 1999... San Antonio's growing popularity as a major meetings destination appears to have no limit, and for good reason. San Antonio is a ready-made theme party, with a colorful blend of cultures, cuisine, arts, and events that make it one of America's...