Association Management articles from May 2001

Association Management archives from May 2001

Senate Passes Campaign Finance Bill.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping campaign finance bill modeled after the bill backed by Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Russ Feingold (D-WI). The Senate also acted on two amendments, passing one that would increase hard-dollar donation limits,...

Hutchison Introduces Section 527 Compromise.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) has introduced compromise legislation that would do away with many of the new disclosure requirements placed on state political action committees as part of last year's disclosure law. The bill would eliminate...

IRS Calls for Comments on Form 990.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Internal Revenue Service is seeking comments on certain salary information requested on the annual Form 990 information returns filed by exempt organizations--specifically regarding the recent requirement that exempt organizations list the...

Tom Quash rejoined ASAE.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Tom Quash rejoined ASAE as the new director of marketing and communications. Quash held several marketing positions with ASAE from 1996 to 2000, and returns to the organization after serving as the director of marketing at NAFSA: The...

The European Society of Association Executives.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The European Society of Association Executives will hold its annual convention, "New Horizons: New Frontiers," June 20-22, 2001, in London. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the Meetings & Industry Travel Show. Speakers will...

ASAE.(American Society of Association Executives updated career web site - www.careerheadquarters.org)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Is your organization recruiting new talent, or are you looking for information about employment opportunities in the association community? ASAE is relaunching its updated career Web site at its new address: www.careerheadquarters.org. The...

CORRECTION.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2001... The caption accompanying John Sturm's photo on page 60 of the April issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT incorrectly identified the name of his organization. Sturm is president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America, Vienna, Virginia.

Nine association programs.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Nine association programs were honored with an Award of Excellence in the 2001 Associations Advance America Awards program, which recognizes associations and industry partners that advance American society with innovative programs in education,...

ASAE.(American Society of Association Executives - publications)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The following publications are now available or will be in the coming months from the ASAE bookstore: The State of Association E-Business: Objective Research With Insights from Association Professionals (product AMR216823); Outsourcing: Using...

Detroit Metro CVB to Sponsor ASAE's Diversity Executive Leadership Program.(Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Beginning in August, the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau will sponsor ASAE's Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP), which is offered in collaboration with allied societies. The program aims to enhance the leadership...

Anti-Association Tax Left Out of Administration's FY02 Budget.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Bush administration released its proposed budget for FY02 without any provision to tax the investment income of trade and professional associations. The "anti-association tax" had been a proposed revenue raiser in the previous two fiscal...

ASAE Allied Partner Tally Reaches 17.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Two 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...

The Origins of Change.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Moments before I began to write this column, I finished a telephone conversation in which 26-ear-old ASAE member and third-generation executive Ed Tyson succeeded in impressing me with the positive initiatives he and his organization, the...

Making Community Stick.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Community conjures up a variety of images and definitions. The term may imply enduring bonds or ties, a feeling of connection, a sense of shared identity, a collective voice, or a source of learning. It's a phenomenon present throughout your...

Expansion and Renovation Clauses in Hotel and Convention Center Contracts.
May 1, 2001... It is common for associations to negotiate hotel or convention center contracts for meetings, conventions, and other events to be held several years in the future. It is therefore important for associations to ensure that those contracts...

Human Resource Group Launches Portal.(Society for Human Resource Management)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, Virginia, has invested $3 million in non-dues revenue to transform its existing Web site into a Web portal, which provides a single entry point for users to gain access to a wide variety of...

SCI MEETS GLOBAL NEEDS.(Safari Club International)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... When members of Safari Club International, Tucson, Arizona, roam the globe on hunting trips, they often serve a dual role as goodwill ambassadors. Thanks to the SafariCare program, members can deliver much-needed medical equipment and supplies...

Conducting Background Checks.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Q: Is consent required prior to hiring an agency to investigate the background of an employee or an applicant for employment? A: Yes. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act imposes notice, consent, and disclosure requirements on employers...

Boys & Girls Clubs, Crest Promote Oral Health Care.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Go ahead--smile: Crest, which is owned by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has launched a $3 million partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.com), Atlanta, to help improve oral health for low-income children and their families....

Staffing Levels of Foundations.(Illustration)
May 1, 2001... Staffing Levels of Foundations 1-2 STAFF 63.8% 3-4 STAFF 17.4% 5-9 STAFF 11.2% 10-19 STAFF 4.2% 20+ STAFF 3.5% Source: "2000, Foundation Staffing." Based on Foundation Center survey of 18,323...

The Heart of Happiness.(American Psychological Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness, Self-esteem. Happiness depends on meeting these four needs, according to a recent study published by the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. Money and popularity came in much lower on the...

UNCLE SAM IS WAITING FOR YOUR CALL.(Federal Consumer Information Center)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Call the Federal Consumer Information Center at 800-688-9889, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST and specially trained staff will answer any questions you might have concerning the agencies, programs, and activities of the federal...

Living a Balanced Life.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Secretary of State Colin Powell made it clear to his staff when he came on board the Bush administration in late January that he did not endorse a workaholic culture: "Anybody who is logging hours to impress me, you are wasting your time."...

Association Executive Receives Presidential Medal.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... It was an event that Don Cameron, recently retired executive director of the National Education Association, Washington, D.C., and founding co-chair of the CEO Forum on Education and Technology, says he will remember the rest of his life. On...

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
May 1, 2001... THE LEAD STORY IN THE MORNING PAPER IS ALL ABOUT THE merger of two media giants and the far-reaching impact of anticipated ripple effects. The potential power of the new company is tremendous. Not far from the bustling downtown newsstand,...

What's Up With ASPs?(application service providers)
May 1, 2001... The hype, the benefits, and the risks of working with application service providers. IF YOU'VE BEEN AVOIDING THE APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDER (ASP) MODEL because you're thinking it might meet the same fate as the dot-com model did in 2000,...

Application Service Providers A La Carte.
May 1, 2001... Early adopters order up favorite technology solutions via the application service provider model. ANNA M. HOEMEISTER, CERTIFLED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND PARTNER, Tate & Tryon CPAs and Consultants, Washington, D.C., estimates that a mere 6--7...

REPORT FROM THE REVOLUTION.(Editorial)
May 1, 2001... Exploring the lessons of leadership at ASAE's Strategic Leadership Forum. WE TRAVEL TO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES FOR THE REWARD of a new idea, for the stimulation of mulling with peers a concept or an assertion, for the possibility of seeing...

How to Hold a Havoc-Free Meeting Far From Home.
May 1, 2001... Forget about avoiding hassles. Holding an international meeting means considering how to prevent havoc. But experienced executives insist that such events are well worth the extra effort required. When 1,800 members of the Internet Society...

Ideas That Inspire.
May 1, 2001... ASAE's 2000 section award recipients share tips for implementing programs that benefit both associations and their members. FINDING A BETTER WAY TO RECOGNIZE MEMBERS, PROMOTING A more positive organizational culture, delivering targeted...

VALVES AND VENUES FOR VOLUNTEERING.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The very day that I was to submit an article on how to get involved as a member of ASAE, I was one of a multitude of members that received an invitation to apply for appointment to ASAE's Executive Management Section Council. Yes, beginning the...

HELP YOUR MEMBERS REACH THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... To increase your members' reach in the global economy, you can identify potential new markets overseas--and the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) can be a great help. With 105 offices located throughout the United States and 157 offices abroad, CS...

BNA Resource on Exporting.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Bureau of National Affairs {BNA), Washington, D.C., publishes the Export Reference Guide, outlining what it takes to get goods to most international markets. Categorized by country for more than 200 overseas markets, the manual includes...

Not Your Traditional Europe.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... "A continent that once seemed in danger of becoming an industrial museum is rapidly reinventing itself as a paragon of the new economy," writes William Drozdiak about Europe in the February 18 Washington Post. He points to software, not just...

CEO TO CEO.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Q: How do you get volunteer leaders to let go of the "we've always done it this way" mentality? In a word, ownership. Teach volunteer leaders to own and promote ideas and serve as champions for their recommendations. That way leaders can...

WHAT'S NEW ONLINE.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... For free access to job opportunities in the association community, go to www.careerheadquarters.org. SEARCHING FOB JOBS Job seekers will notice an enhanced search function that allows you to view all jobs or conduct an advanced search...

KEEPING YOUR EDGE.(The Association Bureau,)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Dispensing Justice WHO? Yasmin Chopin WHAT? Chief Executive WHERE? The Association Bureau, Rugby, England WHEN? Since 1991 Q: What role do magistrates play in English law? A: In England and Wales all criminal and...

ARIZONA.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... PHOENIX These are exciting times for Phoenix. The Southwest's central meeting place, the Phoenix Civic Plaza, is preparing for a round of renovations that will nearly double its size to 700,000 square feet. This follows on the heels of a...

CALIFORNIA.
May 1, 2001... ANAHEIM AND ORANGE COUNTY After 45 years as a major tourist destination, Anaheim has a whole new look. The dramatic $4.2 billion transformation that began in 1996 is now complete, and the Anaheim Resort complex is ready for business. The...

COLORADO.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... COLORADO SPRINGS The new Colorado Springs World Arena offers big things to meeting planners, with seating for 8,000 and more than 21,000 square feet of floor space. Meanwhile, several large hotels in the area offer a wide range of...

IDAHO.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... BOISE Where the mountains meet the desert you'll undoubtedly find a city of pleasant contrasts. Boise is part urban center, part hometown, and all about options for conference planners. Boise Centre on the Grove is the city's major...

NEVADA.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... LAS VEGAS The city of big just keeps getting bigger. The $150 million South Hall expansion at the Las Vegas Convention Center broke ground last year, and features a design that will successfully meet the demands of this growing meetings...

OREGON.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... PORTLAND Expansion of the Oregon Convention Center began earlier this year, and will increase the center's trade show and convention capacity by 60 percent when completed in April 2003. The project will add 105,000 square feet of...

UTAH.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... SALT LAKE CITY As the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands at next year's Olympic Games, groups of all sizes will benefit from new hotels, improved transportation systems, and exciting attractions guaranteed to make your meeting a...

WASHINGTON.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... SEATTLE Scenic sights and sounds, including Puget Sound, make Seattle a desirable meetings destination. The big news is the Convention and Trade Center, which is doubling its exhibition space to 207,000 square feet and adding a new civic...

TEXAS.
May 1, 2001... Texas is a delightful mix of colorful cultures and diverse destinations that make a powerhouse place for meetings. From high-tech Austin and cowboy-chic Dallas to booming Houston and the seaside island of South Padre, Texas offers planners a...