Association Management articles from May 2003

Association Management archives from May 2003

Senate-passed care act includes several provisions notable to associations. (Headlines).
May 1, 2003... The Senate has passed charitable giving legislation containing more than $12.3 billion in tax relief but excluding several contentious provisions dealing with faith-based charities receiving federal grants. The following provisions are notable...

House and Senate packages include airline assistance. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Assistance of more than $3 billion has been offered to airlines in both the House and Senate committees' war supplemental appropriations bills. The House is targeting $3.2 billion in aid and the Senate $3.5 billion. The White House, however,...

The making of a great association. (Headlines).(ASAE Foundation to test methodology of author Jim Collins)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... What makes associations great? The ASAE Foundation plans to find out using the methodology employed by best-selling author Jim Collins in his books Built to Last(HarperCollins, 1994) and Good to Great (HarperCollins, 2001). The foundation will...

Congress has passed legislation that will correct the U.S. Postal Service's flawed retirement funding formula. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Congress has passed legislation that will correct the U.S. Postal Service's flawed retirement funding formula. When enacted, the legislation could hold all mailing rates steady until 2006 and give USPS control of an estimated $5.5 billion...

Arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court have begun in the telemarketing case. (Briefly).(Ryan v. Telemarketing Associates)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court have begun in the telemarketing case Ryan v. Telemarketing Associates, which involves for-profit telemarketing companies soliciting money for charities. A decision is expected in July.

The March 19 ASAE Board of Directors meeting had the following outcomes. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The March 19 ASAE Board of Directors meeting had the following outcomes: ASAE's fiscal year 2004 budget was approved, and the board reviewed a draft of the Ethics Committee's Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics revisions, which will be sent...

Vance E. Lockhart, CAE, former general manager of ASAE, passed away this past March at the age of 82. (Briefly).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 1, 2003... Vance E. Lockhart, CAE, former general manager of ASAE, passed away this past March at the age of 82. Lockhart served in various positions at ASAE during his decade-long tenure including acting executive vice president prior to the appointment...

Baron Williams has been named director of book publishing and sales. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Baron Williams has been named director of book publishing and sales. Formerly director, office services and telecommunications, Williams brings nine years of experience at ASAE to bear on the effective management of book publishing projects and...

Nation awaits campaign finance court decision. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Though oral arguments were heard in December and a decision was expected in January, a three-judge federal court panel has yet to rule in the campaign finance case brought by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and others regarding the...

Blended programming. (Preview).
May 1, 2003... This issue's package of feature articles kicks off with our cover story about how associations are creating blended learning opportunities to better serve their members' and customers' needs for educational programming; and the articles that...

Looking back. (ASAE Up Front).
May 1, 2003... June 30 will mark the end of my five-year relationship with ASAE as your president and CEO. This period of my career has been unquestionably the most exciting, rewarding, and enriching experience imaginable. The issues and challenges are...

Conflict of interest policies--address them now. (Legal).
May 1, 2003... Last year, in the wake of numerous business corporation scandals, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires sweeping changes in the governance of publicly traded business corporations. The law largely does not affect...

Enhancing online registration. (Meeting Planning).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Best practices have begun to emerge in online registration operations, according to mpoint.com, PlanSoft Corporation's e-newsletter. Here are five key steps associations can take to enhance online meeting registration forms and procedures: ...

American Humane develops new brand identity to clarify mission. (Marketing).
May 1, 2003... Newly renamed American Humane is undergoing a dramatic face-lift with pro-bono creative help designed to clearly underscore its mission and goals. Formerly known as the American Humane Association, the Denver-based organization worked with...

Rules for compensating directors. (Legal).(volunteer directors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Q: When volunteer directors are compensated, must they be treated as employees of the association? A" No. Volunteer directors would not be treated as employees. They would, however, be independent contractors and, as such, would have to...

Make meetings more meaningful. (Time Management).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The statistics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Center for Applied Research pinpoint the problem: Professionals spend nearly an entire day--23 hours--in meetings each week, yet believe only 58 percent of that time is used wisely. A...

Science association competition fuels students' imaginations. (Service Salute).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Thanks to the efforts of the National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, Virginia, students of all ages are learning to combine their imaginations with scientific tools to improve life in the 21st century. In partnership with Toshiba,...

ID cards herald new era. (Technology).(now hold more information)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Employee identification cards are morphing into full-fledged data banks, thanks to "smart card" technology. A computer chip embedded into credit-card-sized IDs can hold 32 kilobytes of personal information about the cardholder--information that...

How to master networking. (Professional Practices).
May 1, 2003... Employ the following techniques and you'll immediately become more effective at networking, according to Andrea R. Nierenberg, author of Nonstop Networking: How To Improve Your Life,, Luck, and Career (2002, Capital Books). Her tips, which are...

Western growers seek donations to create school gardens. (Fundraising).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Western Growers Charitable Foundation (WGCF), Irvine, California, has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise $6 million to create gardens in every California and Arizona school. Launched in January, the "Growing With Children"...

Managing disability risks. (Human Resources).(imporance for small organizations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Small organizations--those with 5--10 employees--may want to take a closer look at how they manage disability coverage. A new study by the American Council of Life Insurers, Washington, D.C., finds that small employers greatly underestimate the...

Knowledge infusion: blending learning opportunities to enhance educational programming and meetings.(most associations offer professional development services; discusses online services)
May 1, 2003... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF MEMBER SERVICES for many associations. So it's no surprise that in recent years, organizations have turned to Web-based learning as a more convenient, efficient, and, in some cases,...

Learning versus logistics: understanding the roles of the meetings and education departments can help you reach objectives as a team.(larger associations with separate meetings and education departments may experience conflicts)
May 1, 2003... "Theater-style seating in this workshop just won't work; the speaker is going to do some interactive exercises and needs people seated in rounds." "The specs were sent to the convention center already; I can't change the room set for one...

Customize, don't dehumanize: tech tools bolster human touch to build strong bonds with members.(customer relationship management for associations)
May 1, 2003... One-to-one marketing, member or customer relationship management (CRM), business intelligence-whatever the nomenclature, associations are gathering and managing information in ways that allow them to personalize the member experience. In his...

Put it on paper: crafting reserve policies that pay.(American Registry for Internet Numbers' reserves policy; discusses reserves for associations)
May 1, 2003... PICTURE THIS: IT IS THE LATE 1990s, and the recently formed American Registry for Internet Numbers, Chantilly, Virginia--finds itself at the center of the technology boom. Revenues are steady, and growth must be able to keep up with the...

Open for business: how an association can open new doors--and new possibilities--for its unemployed members.(Northeast Human Resources Association)
May 1, 2003... IT OFTEN HOLDS TRUE THAT WHEN ONE door closes, another will open. Such was the case with the recession that took root in March 2001 and the resulting waves of job cuts. An association that caters to human resources professionals, the...

King customer; at associations: digitalNow, the focus was on customers and the context in which you serve them.
May 1, 2003... IF THERE WAS A SINGLE THING THAT kept coming up during the Associations:digitalNow conference, February 27-March 1 at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, it was the importance of understanding...

Satisfy the hunger of time famine. (Management).(time management advice for small-staff associations)
May 1, 2003... Small-staff association executives hunger for time as their jobs fill their plates to overflowing. Marilee Yorchak, executive director of the Business Marketing Association, Colorado Chapter, Lakewood, notes that her job entails everything from...

Creative, cost-effective staffing. (Human Resources).(ideas from Illinois Manufactured Housing Association)
May 1, 2003... Finding the right people to execute the association's mission and long-range plan while keeping human resources costs within the constraints of the association budget is a necessary skill. Following are a few ideas used by the Illinois...

Getting past the language barrier. (Globalization).(association globalization illustrated by Soroptimist International of the Americas)
May 1, 2003... As more associations expand their membership and markets outside the United States, they face the challenges that language can present in taking full advantage of often-expensive forays into new territory. With a mission of improving the lives...

Joining forces for tourism. (Alliances).(mayors of New York City and its nine sister cities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... If there is strength in numbers, then international tourism is soon to get a boost. With a goal of revitalizing tourism in New York City, its nine sister cities, and tourism around the world, the first-ever New York Sister City Summit...

CEO to CEO.(Association CEOs respond to questions about proposals for projects that are not likely to be pursued, and what makes an ideal work environment)(Column)
May 1, 2003... Q: How do you respond to a member or volunteer who proposes a project that you know will not garner support or should not be pursued? If a member or volunteer leader proposes a program or project that is not part of our mission or strategic...

Calendar.(May-December 2003)(Calendar)
May 1, 2003... Upcoming Events www.asaenet.org/calendar 2003 May 1: 2003 Hotel Operations Program, Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. 5: 2003 Distance Learning Symposium, The Conference Center at ASAE. 7: "PACs: Operating Under...

ASAE membership and meetings. (ASAE Resources).
May 1, 2003... 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)
May 1, 2003... 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).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 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).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 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).
May 1, 2003... 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).(certified association executive)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 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...

Audiotapes. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 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;...

ASAE's bookstore provides association executives with a comprehensive collection of practical, up-to-date, and innovative management and leadership resources. (Books).
May 1, 2003... 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...

Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (Association Management Software).
May 1, 2003... 901 N. Pitt St., Ste. 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Karen Kramer 800-727-8682 Fax: 703-739-3218 Web site: www.advsol.com iMIS 10, developed by ASI, is an end-to-end business and e-business software solution for...

Integrated Software Solutions, Inc. (Association Management Software).
May 1, 2003... 301 W. Maple Ave., Dogwood Bldg., Ste. F Vienna, VA 22180 Katie Plona, Client Development and Support 703-255-1130 Fax: 703-255-1240 E-mail: kplona@issimpak.com Web site: www.issimpak.com IMPak incorporates all...

ISG Solutions. (Association Management Software).
May 1, 2003... 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 ISG Solutions offers a...

Pantheon Software, Inc. (Association Management Software).
May 1, 2003... 1901 North Moore St., Ste. 1100 Arlington, VA 22209 Dan Dawes, Vice President 888-387-8652 Fax: 103-387-4001 E-mail: Dan@PantheonSoftware.com Web site: wwwPantheonSoftware.com Trust Pantheon to provide you with...

TMA Resources Inc. (Association Management Software).
May 1, 2003... 8201 Greensboro Dr., Ste. 900 McLean, VA 22102-3823 703-847-2800 Fax: 703-847-2899 James Roche, Vice President of Sales and Marketing E-mail: info@tmaresources.com Web site: www.tmaresources.com TMA Resources,...

Attainium Corporation. (Business Community Planning).
May 1, 2003... 14014-A Sullyfield Cir. Chantilly, VA 20151 Bob Mellinger, President 571-215-5276 Fax: 703-991-8462 E-mail: bmellinger@attainium.net Web site: www.attainium.net Attainium Corp. delivers business continuity,...

A2Z. (Expo Floorplan Management).
May 1, 2003... 10320 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Ste. 201 Columbia, MD 21045 Michael Hatch, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales 410-740-9200 Fax: 410-740-9201 E-mail: mjhatch@2zinc.net Web site: www.a2zinc.net New--a2z's...

Membership Cards Only, LLC. (Membership Cards).
May 1, 2003... 8000 Towers Cresent Dr., Ste. 1350 Vienna, VA 221 82-5417 Richard Faust, President 800-77CARDS Fax: 828-349-9242 E-mail: rfaust@membersliipcards.com Web site: www.membershipcards.com We produce virtually any kind...

Bluestep, Inc. (Web/Internet Solutions).
May 1, 2003... 563 W. 500 South, Ste. 170 Bontiful, UT 84010 Brenda Russell, Director of Association Sales 877-264-4239 Fax: 202-686-7124 E-mail: brussell@answer4.com Web site: www.Answer4.com BlueStep provides Web-based...

Let this coast be your host. (Western Update).(West Coast meeting/convention sites)
May 1, 2003... In the Western United States where business meets pleasure, good gatherings are had by all. New and improved hotel properties, convention center expansions, and other exciting attractions combine to give conference attendees the best of work...

Texas.(meeting locations detailed by city)
May 1, 2003... The explosion of new and expanded meeting facilities in the Lone Star State is very good news to association meeting planners. Groups now have an unprecedented choice in top-notch facilities throughout Texas, and even more is on the horizon....