Association Management articles from May 2004

Association Management archives from May 2004

May on the Web.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT has a new look online. With the launch of ASAE's new Web site comes an online presence for the magazine that complements our print product by offering relevant resources and ideas. In addition to the current print issue,...

ASAE comments on spam regulations.(Briefly)(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ASAE comments on spam regulations. ASAE recently submitted comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission's query regarding determining an e-mail's "primary purpose." ASAE stated that e-mails that further the tax-exempt purpose of a...

Association wins attorney fees in fax case.(Briefly)(Arizona Multihousing Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Association wins attorney fees in fax case. An Arizona Justice Court has awarded attorney fees to the Arizona Multihousing Association, Phoenix, which was sued last year under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for sending an unsolicited...

Call for remembrance.(White House Commission on Remembrance, contract)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Call for remembrance. ASAE has partnered with the White House Commission on Remembrance to promote a National Moment of Remembrance, a nationwide pause during which Americans are asked to reflect on and honor the lives of America's soldiers...

Travel Web domain proposed.(Travel Partnership Corporation proposal for Web address )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Travel Web domain proposed. The Travel Partnership Corporation, New York City, has proposed dot-travel as a Web address suffix, akin to dot-org and dot-com, to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. "We are hopeful that the...

Recruiting to win.(Curtis C. Deane management)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Recruiting to win. Curtis C. Deane, CAE, principal of WoodleyLion Consulting, Washington, D.C., recruited his 100th new member into ASAE in March, sending him to the next level in the Winners' Circle of ASAE's recruit-a-member campaign. ...

FEC proposes controversial rule change.(Headlines)(Federal Election Commission to define political committee)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... In a 5-1 vote, the Federal Election Commission recently decided to reconsider the definition of a political committee. The proposal on the table--though mainly directed at regulating Section 527 political organizations, which can raise and...

Fax rules among top issues for ASAE fly-in, Advocacy Week.(Headlines)(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... More than 100 association executives from 28 states traveled to Washington, D.C., for ASAE's annual legislative fly-in program, American Associations Day, March 31-April 1. During meetings with congressional leaders, participants discussed four...

A night among the visionaries.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Some 880 members of the association community gathered for the 2004 ASAE Foundation Partnership Dinner March 17. The night began with a Girl Scout chorus singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and sustained its momentum through the gracious remarks...

Hearings conclude on Postal Reform.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Congressional hearings on postal reform concluded March 23 with a joint House-Senate hearing, at which Treasury Secretary John W. Snow was pressed on the administration's opposition to two proposals that would have a drastic positive effect on...

More U.S. visitors to be fingerprinted and photographed.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its US-VISIT program to include travelers from the 27 Visa Waiver Program countries. Starting no later than September 30, 2004, all foreign travelers--save diplomats and travelers from Mexico and...

Question the model.(Preview)
May 1, 2004... During a recent ASAE educational session called "Courage Leadership," one of the participants expressed a common dilemma: "I'm so busy executing that I don't have time to question the model, which is what you need to do to keep moving the...

Communication is the bottom line.(ASAE Up Front)(American Society of Association Executives)
May 1, 2004... Each day, our ability to communicate with our associations' constituencies affects our organizations' bottom line. The ASAE Communication Section is here to help association leaders focus on the various aspects of communication. We do this...

Cautions for association product endorsements.(Legal)
May 1, 2004... Associations often grant third parties permission to use their names and logos in connection with various programs and activities. Legal concerns arise, however, when such use is perceived as giving official advice or providing a formal...

Online giving soars.(Data Dispatch)(increase in online fund raising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Online giving soars. Total online giving in the United States reached $2 billion in 2003, according to a Nonprofit Times survey. This represents a more than 60 percent increase from 2002. The study also found that the percentage of...

Chicago sees improving business conditions.(Data Dispatch)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Chicago sees improving business conditions. "Average business activity has improved significantly since 2002 and is returning to levels not seen since 2000," reports the Association Forum of Chicagoland in its "Business Barometer" study....

A crisis in management.(Data Dispatch)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A crisis in management. Crises are taking a toll on day-to-day management practices, according to a survey by Accountemps, Menlo Park, California. Thirty-six percent of executives polled reported "putting out fires" a few times per week, while...

Professional practices: promoting continuing education.(News & Know-How)(National Association of Home Builders observes first national designation month in February)
May 1, 2004... The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Washington, D.C., observed its first National Designation Month in February to promote the benefits of ongoing professional education within the home building industry. The promotion's goals...

Legal: federal employment laws detail employee thresholds.(News & Know-How)(Brief Article)(Column)
May 1, 2004... Q: Our association has 10 employees. Is it subject to all federal employment laws? A: No. Many federal employment laws apply only when an employer has a certain number of employees. In this instance, the association would not meet the...

Membership: boosting members' marketing opportunities.(News & Know-How)(survey)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Society of American Florists (SAF), Alexandria, Virginia, recently partnered with Texas A & M University on an eight-month study exploring the impact of flowers and plants on workplace productivity. The research points to significant...

Service salute: Soroptimist award helps women pursue career goals.(Soroptomist International of the Americas)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Female heads of household seeking to improve their employment status may look to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Philadelphia, for assistance. Since 1972, the organization's Women's Opportunity Awards have provided cash awards that...

Partnerships: IABC, Cisco Systems benefit from planning tool.(International Association of Business Communicators)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The idea of a large corporation sharing a best practice--particularly an internal one that's not directly tied to generating revenue--with an association makes a lot of sense. That's what Cisco Systems, San Jose, California, did for the...

Workplace strategies: fundamentals of good business.(News & Know-How)
May 1, 2004... Everyone in the business world is working to keep customers happy. Association executives are no exception. In fact, when you consider that your customers and members are these stressed-out people--professionals dealing with tight budgets and...

Workplace issues: keeping a lid on politics.(News & Know-How)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... As the 2004 presidential election shifts into high gear, a supercharged political climate and heartfelt convictions may lead to unpleasant workplace confrontations. Barbara Pachter, author of The Power of Positive Confrontation (2001, Marlowe &...

Nonprofit excellence: recognizing key supporters.(News & Know-How)(The Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland thanks its sponsors through recognition program)
May 1, 2004... Financial donors and volunteers are the lifelines of many nonprofit organizations, and you can never thank them enough for their support. A supporter-recognition program can help ensure appropriate, tasteful, and thoughtful recognition. ...

Trends: AMCs gain in jobs.(News & Know-How)(Association Management Companies add staff)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... In spite of unemployment levels in the United States remaining high throughout 2003, association management companies experienced a 7.3 percent increase in their workforce during the year, according to membership records of the AMCinstitute,...

Going for growth: value and relevance win as ways to drive members to your meetings.(Meetings Management)(Industry Overview)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... MEETING PLANNERS AND SUPPLIERS ALIKE expect an average 4 percent growth in meeting spending and revenue this year, according to FutureWatch 2004, an annual outlook of the global meetings industry published by Dallas-based Meeting Professionals...

Attract a mega crowd with a not-so-mega budget: solid tips for making the most of speaker and entertainment budgets.(Meetings Budgets)
May 1, 2004... SPEAKERS, AUTHORS, BANDS, COMEDIANS--PUTTING TOGETHER EVENTS that will draw members to your meetings can be a drain on the company pocketbook, especially if you're shooting for big-name talent. However, with a little creativity it is possible...

Data warehouses deliver: cook up some cool business intelligence by slicing and dicing your data.(Data Warehousing)
May 1, 2004... WAYNE ECKERSON ESTIMATES THAT DATA WAREHOUSING represents approximately half of the activity in the computer industry. Because Eckerson is the director of research for The Data Warehousing Institute, Seattle, it's not surprising that he holds...

Beating the budget cycle: confront the economy's inevitable ebb and flow, and come out on top.(Association Budgets)
May 1, 2004... WHEN ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS REDUCE household incomes and lower confidence in the economy, nonprofit organizations face especially troubling times. Contributions to charitable organizations decline because individual, corporate, and foundation...

A representative sampling: highlights of the latest research being conducted on the nonprofit sector.(Nonprofit Research)
May 1, 2004... WHEN YOU WANT TO DETERMINE YOUR MEMBERS' NEEDS AND WANTS, YOU PROBABLY SEND THEM A survey, summarize and analyze the results, and issue a report. Such market research can help your association design effective, meaningful programs and services,...

Professional practices: the art of juggling.(Size Wise)
May 1, 2004... Before I became an executive director of a small-staff association, if someone had asked me to identify the one critical skill for success in association management I probably would have said effective communication, financial management, or...

ASAE-sponsored program: copiers by the event.(Size Wise)
May 1, 2004... Maybe it's crunch time, and you need a bigger, better copy machine. Maybe your old, outdated machine broke down just as you were revving up for your annual meeting. Or maybe you need a copier on site at your next event. During such occasions,...

Meetings: cents and the city.(Size Wise)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... If you are looking for affordable meeting locales, a recent ranking of the most affordable meeting cities in the United States may interest you. Tops on the list of locations--compiled by Web-based travel reservation systems company...

Organizational management: an association extreme makeover.(Size Wise)
May 1, 2004... In light of my disdain for TV reality shows, I was surprised to find myself pulled into a recent episode of Extreme Makeover. As I took that viewing experience to the office with me, I considered how that same process could benefit...

Meetings: seeking savings on international meetings.(Global Exchange)
May 1, 2004... International meetings can be costly--both for the members and the association. As the executive director of an association of academicians, I am continually challenged to keep meetings affordable while still choosing unique and interesting...

Meetings: in Mexico, taxes no more.(Global Exchange)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Associations interested in holding meetings in Mexico will be interested to learn that international congresses, conventions, expositions, and fairs are now exempt from the country's 15 percent sales tax. The tax-free initiative, which has been...

What technology can you not live without?(Ceo to Ceo)
May 1, 2004... Q: What technology can you not live without? Ironically, as you ask this question, I find my e-mail down, thus the topic is pertinent at the moment of my response. I conclude that in the short term--one to three days--our association staff...

What are your association's refund policies?(CEO to CEO)
May 1, 2004... Q: What are your association's refund policies? If a workshop or other educational function is canceled, we give a full refund or full credit toward another educational program. When people register, we send an acknowledgement of payment...

ASAE membership and meetings.(ASAE Resources)
May 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)
May 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.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
May 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)
May 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)
May 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)
May 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)
May 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)
May 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)
May 1, 2004... Audiotapes of the recorded ASAE Knowledge Network sessions and select annual meeting and winter conference sessions can be purchased through Meeting Xtensions at www.softconference.com/asae/xtensions.

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

ASAE foundation.(Services)
May 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)
May 1, 2004... ASAE's association peer review is a 2 1/2 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 schedule a peer...

ASAE Career Headquarters.(Services)
May 1, 2004... ASAE's Career Headquarters is the best source of association jobs and resumes. Visit www.careerhq.org to access job listings, search a resume bank, post your resume, hire a job coach, and tap into other career-related resources, including a...

CEO Center.(Services)
May 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)
May 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)
May 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)
May 1, 2004... Studies of current practices in association management and the association industry provide relevant benchmarking data on topics such as compensation, technology, meetings, education, governance, publishing, AMCs, and more. For more...

Knowledge networks.(Services)
May 1, 2004... Most section of ASAE sponsor knowledge networks. All sessions are held at the ASAE Conference Center, Washington, D.C., unless otherwise noted; many are audioconferenced. Nonsection members are welcome to attend. For the current Knowledge...

Library.(Services)
May 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)
May 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)
May 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)
May 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...

Association convention cancellation.(Insurance Services)(Brief Article)
May 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 officers liability.(Insurance Services)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... * Association directors and officers liability. Protect the assets of your association and its board members with coverage from The Hartford and Aon Association Services. Call 800-453-5191.

Association insurance company start-up.(Insurance Services)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... * Association insurance company start-up. Offer a valuable member benefit and earn investment and underwriting income by forming a captive insurance company--facilitated by the ASAE Insurance Company. Call Ed Armstrong at 202-626-2869.

Association insurance consulting services.(Insurance Services)
May 1, 2004... * Association insurance consulting services. Evaluate and improve insurance coverages, and identify and implement association-sponsored insurance programs for your members. Call Ed Armstrong at 202-626-2869.

Association management company professional liability.(Insurance Services)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... * Association management company professional liability. With this policy, protect your exposure and that of the associations you manage. Call Aon Association Services at 800-453-5191.

Association office package.(Insurance Services)
May 1, 2004... * Association office package. Competitive rates offered from The Hartford and Aon Association Services for protection of property, general liability, business interruption, computer systems, automobile liability, crime/employee dishonesty, and...

Captive and self-insurance solutions for associations.(Insurance Services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... * Captive and self-insurance solutions for associations. RiskCap provides assistance to associations and their brokers for the feasibility, design, implementation, and management of captive insurance and other self-insurance alternatives. Call...

Specialized professional liability.(Insurance Services)
May 1, 2004... * Specialized professional liability. MIMS International's professional liability errors and omissions coverage is profession specific and can create a nondues revenue source. Call 800-899-1399.

Standard-setting errors and omissions liability.(Insurance Services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... * Standard-setting errors and omissions liability. Protection against claims for financial loss, contingent bodily injury and property damage, unintentional discrimination, copyright infringement, misappropriation of ideas, and more. Call...

ASAE departments.(Contacts)(Brief Article)
May 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.(Contacts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... * Association Management Company: Jan Ciambor, 202-626-2884; amcsec@asaenet.org * Communication: Allison Light, 202-626-2807; commsec@asaenet.org * Component Relations: Wanda Little-Coffey, 202-626-2775; comprelsec@asaenet.org *...

Author guidelines.(Association Management)
May 1, 2004... For a copy of our author guidelines call 202-626-2708, or go to www.amonline.org.

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

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... www.asaenet.org/calendar 2004 May 4-6: Associations Make a Better World Forum, Virtual Seminar. 6: "Using the Power of Direct Marketing in All Marketing Communication Channels," Knowledge Network, The Conference Center at...

Board of directors.(ASAE Leadership)
May 1, 2004... 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 Chairman-Elect ...

Coming soon.(new books)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Roping in the Revenue Finding new, creative ways to pull in nondues revenue is one of the hardest tasks facing associations. Read about three organizations that rose to the challenge, put on their thinking caps, and created highly...

Technology marketplace.(Directory)
May 1, 2004... ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ADVANCED SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 901 N. Pitt St., Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Karen Kramer 800-727-8682; fax: 703-739-3218 Web site: www.advsol.com iMIS 10, developed by...

Positions available.(Career Headquarters)
May 1, 2004... Executive director. Workplace Injury Litigation Group. Send materials to 1400 I St., N.W., Suite 440, Washington, DC 20005; fax to 202-898-9010. Association regional membership director. Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Send resume...

Fostering good sports.(American Health Lawyers Association, Peter M. Leibold)(Interview)
May 1, 2004... WHO? Peter M. Leibold WHAT? CEO WHERE? American Health Lawyers Association, Washington, D.C. WHEN? Since 1999 Q: Why did you decide to coach your children's sports teams? A: I love sports, and I'm also drawn to education,...

Amarillo.(Texas)
May 1, 2004... The Lone Star State started off 2004 with a bang by hosting Super Bowl XXXVIII at Houston's Reliant Stadium. The Texassized celebration ushered in a year that's sure to be memorable throughout the state. Two massive hotels already have...

Austin.
May 1, 2004... NEW HEADQUARTERS HOTEL DEBUTS Austin's meetings package is now complete with the January opening of the Hilton Austin adjacent to the recently expanded Austin Convention Center. A true convention headquarters hotel, the Hilton Austin is...