Association Management articles from November 2000

Association Management archives from November 2000

Key Leaders Attend ASAE's First Summit Awards Dinner.
November 1, 2000... ASAE's inaugural Summit Awards Dinner September 19 recognized four award winners for outstanding voluntary association initiatives, such as pioneering projects in community service, knowledge creation, and business and social innovations. More...

Pamela A. Troop joins ASAE.
November 1, 2000... Pamela A. Troop joins ASAE as the new director of meetings operations. She most recently served as director of client services for Expovision. Terrance W. Wilson, who was director of information systems for AIIM International, Silver Spring,...

ASSOCIATIONS ADVANCE AMERICA.
November 1, 2000... The Associations Advance America Awards are presented year-round to recognize innovative projects in education, skills training, standards-setting, business and social innovation, knowledge creation, citizenship, and community service. December...

CORRECTION.(to 'ASAE Partners with The Principal Financial Group to Offer Retirement Benefits,' in October, 2000 issue)(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2000... The item in last month's Headlines, "ASAE Partners with The Principal Financial Group to Offer Retirement Benefits," included incorrect contact information. It should have read, "For more information, contact The Principal Financial Group at...

ASAE.
November 1, 2000... Jim Clarke, who has been with ASAE for three years, was recently promoted to senior vice president for public policy. In his newly expanded role, Clarke will oversee all Capitol Hill and federal agency liaison activities for ASAE; ASAE's...

ASAE's Management & Technology Conference and Exposition.
November 1, 2000... ASAE's Management & Technology Conference and Exposition, December 10-12 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., will feature more than 200 association business and technology exhibits and more than 100 education and networking...

Montana Chamber Victorious in First Amendment Appeal.
November 1, 2000... The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the ruling by U.S. District Judge Charles C. Lovell declaring a Montana law an unconstitutional infringement on free speech. The law bars corporate activity in connection with state ballot measures. ...

ASAE Foundation Concludes Second Module of Futures Scan.
November 1, 2000... The millennial generation will provide ideal recruits for the field of association management, and a new population subgroup of "cultural creatives" will be the primary founders of a new culture in America, according to the results of the...

The U.S. House of Representatives.
November 1, 2000... The U.S. House of Representatives did not approve a bill that would create a commission to study privacy policies--those relating to the collection and dissemination of personal information--and make recommendations regarding future government...

ASAE Partners with CertiLearn to Expand Online Course Offerings.
November 1, 2000... An expanded online course list for ASAE's School of Association Management will be launched, and CertiLearn, Herndon, Virginia, will serve as the new online vendor for course development and registration management services. Five online...

Congress Approves Nonprofit Postal Relief Bill.
November 1, 2000... Both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved legislation designed to protect preferred postal rates for nonprofit mailers, which was drafted by the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Postal Service, and...

Section 527 Corrective Legislation Introduced.
November 1, 2000... Representative David Vitter (R-LA) introduced legislation to do away with the new reporting requirements concerning contributions to state and local political action committees. The bill is corrective legislation that would exempt from the new...

Better Boards.
November 1, 2000... If you're like most CEOs, you have spent more than a little time working together with your association's voluntary leaders to create and engage a strategic board. Staying focused as a policymaking body on the strategic issues is an ongoing...

Big-League Support Secures Future Research.
November 1, 2000... Thanks to the success and energy of the ASAE Foundation's "Partners for the Future" endowment campaign, our profession of association management will be well served with relevant and targeted research products for years to come. To fully...

Employment Laws: Expensive Penalties for Unwary Associations.
November 1, 2000... While most association executives are aware of the extensive federal laws governing employee wages and hours worked, fewer are familiar with the laws details--which are not always intuitive. Since mistakes in this area can be costly and...

Top 10 Future Technologies.(computer and other technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... During the next decade, 10 rapidly developing technologies will begin to transform life as we know it for years to come, according to scholars at George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (www.gwforecast.gwu.edu). Here are the soon-to-come...

SURGEONS BUILD ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND.(Orlando, Florida, benefits from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' gift)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A safe playground, accessible to all children--even those in wheelchairs--became a reality in March at the Magnolia School in Orlando, Florida, thanks to the efforts of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois. A total...

75 Years.(playground safety a continuing interest of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... International Association of Assembly Managers, Coppell, Texas The Magnolia School project launched AAOS' national public information program, "Prevent Injuries America!" which seeks to reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries,...

Maintaining E-mail Records.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Q: We are concerned about our legal requirements for maintaining e-mail records. Is there a new or developing legal standard that implies that all organizations, even small nonprofit associations, must electronically archive every e-mail...

Tracking Key Trends.(business travel surveyed by Runzheimer International)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The recently released "Survey & Analysis of Business Travel Policies & Costs" (10th edition) conducted by Runzheimer International, Rochester, Wisconsin, is chock-full of interesting factoids. Here are a few worth noting. * The average...

Your [*] professional goals for the next year include.
November 1, 2000... Same job, same employer: 62 Different jab, same employer: 18 A new position in the association industry: 143 A new position in another industry: 82 Retirement/taking time off: 4 Source: ASAE's Career Headquarters. Share...

Creating Organizational Trust.
November 1, 2000... 'Trust is an economic imperative for business resilience in a global marketplace." So finds the International Association of Business Communicators Research Foundation, San Francisco, in its new study, "Measuring Organizational Trust." The...

Why Your Members Can't Vote Online...Yet.
November 1, 2000... There seems to be no more popular expectation or common misconception about the Internet than that we should all be able to cast our votes from the comfort and privacy of our own homes. Let's face it, with the wonders of color and sounds and...

In the Matter of Subpoenas.
November 1, 2000... When your association receives a subpoena or deposition notice, send a copy to your attorney as quickly as possible. Understand that the plaintiff's or government's attorney will make the broadest and most general demand for virtually every...

AGING ANGST.
November 1, 2000... Age-related biases do indeed exist, according to a survey of 1,112 executives and 314 executive-search firms by Exec-U-Net, Norwalk, Connecticut. Only 3 percent of executives and 8 percent of search firms said age was never a significant factor...

BOTTOM LINE TAKES BACK SEAT.
November 1, 2000... Changes in business and labor are affecting the reasons why organizations hire contingent workers, claims the American Management Association, New York City. The need for specialized talent and staffing flexibility now override cost savings as...

CALL-FREE DINING.
November 1, 2000... About 20 percent of fine-dining restaurants have instituted policies restricting the use of cell phones, according to the National Restaurant Association, Washington, D.C.

COURTING WITH CAFFEINE.
November 1, 2000... Upscale java on the job is a popular perk these days. According to the National Coffee Association, New York City, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they drink coffee daily at work rose to 23 percent in 2000, up from 18 percent in 1999....

LONG LIVE THE WRITTEN WORD.
November 1, 2000... In this age of e-mail communication, where electronic signatures are now legit, traditionalists may take comfort in the fact that hand-written messages apparently show no signs of becoming extinct. Sales of writing instruments continue to grow...

Driving Traffic to Virtual Exhibits.
November 1, 2000... Organizations and exhibitors that want to maximize their trade show exposure need to realize that the Internet has become a tool for participants and non- participants alike, says Allen Konopacki, president, Incomm Center for Research, Chicago...

Battling SICK BOARD SYNDROME.(association Board management strategies)
November 1, 2000... Relieve volunteers of detail and rejuvenate them with strategic thinking techniques. Every experienced association executive has seen it: Sick Board Syndrome. The first symptom is the Activity Trap--the need to generate paper, see lots of...

Winning at REGULATORY NEGOTIATION.(negotiating with regulatory agencies)
November 1, 2000... Taking an interest-based approach to regulatory rulemaking can reduce the burden--and cost--of requirements. Your association lobbied hard against unfavorable legislation but lost. The bill is now law. The IRS or EPA or FCC or some other...

Developing e-Partnerships.(associations and online revenue sharing ventures)
November 1, 2000... Thanks to the Internet, a host of revenue-sharing relationships are adding value to the programs and services associations provide. But finding the right partners still takes top priority. Associations have for many years partnered to...

Risky e-Business.(legal issues for associations engaged in joint ventures with for-profits)
November 1, 2000... Enhancing the upside of e-commerce takes careful contract analysis and planning. What do you do when your association receives an e-commerce proposal from a company that you've never heard of before.., to enter a so-called partnership for...

Who Do You Trust?(anti-fraud measures)
November 1, 2000... IMAGINE THE HORROR OF HAVING TO REPORT TO YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS that the chief financial officer has been stealing from your association for years, undetected. If you're in the position of being someone who should have known" the embezzlement...

Pioneering a New Space Age.(business opportunities in space)
November 1, 2000... Expect the unexpected as a new space age gets under way. For centuries, increasingly sophisticated telescopes and observational instruments have been searching and studying the cosmos. Spacecraft, manned and unmanned, already have begun the...

Behind the PokerFace.(gaming destinations turn to convention business)
November 1, 2000... "Gaming destination" may no longer be the best descriptor for sites that feature casinos. Take a look at the other types of attractions these sites are adding and promoting--and how they've addressed meetings issues raised by associations. ...

BEHIND THE SCENES OF YOUR WEB SITE.(designing a web site)
November 1, 2000... Find out how several associations manage online content effectively so the spotlight shines on their sites. When theater patrons attend a show, they focus primarily on the actors. At the end of the show, the audience applauds the cast's...

WESTERN UPDATE.(conference facilities)(Directory)
November 1, 2000... Whether it's the crisp mountain air of the Rockies, the serenity of the ocean, or the buzz of the city that gets your group going, there's nothing like the West to inspire mind, body, and soul. The region is keeping pace with its popularity...

DIRECTORY PUBLISHING: EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS.
November 1, 2000... PRINTING PROFESSIONALS WEIGH THE PROS AND CONS OF TAKING DIRECTORIES ONLINE. Tired of paying big bucks to print and mail your association's mammoth membership directory? You're not alone. Association executives across the country are...

Calls That Make A Difference.(telephone etiquette)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... If you're planning on using volunteers to assist with a phone campaign to promote membership or an upcoming conference, don't forget the importance of training. It goes a long way in making your volunteers feel more comfortable with the task....

Making the Most of Voice Mail.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... These days, when you embark on a telephone campaign, you can expect to receive voice mail a large percentage of the time. Since you probably won't get many returned calls, be prepared to leave a brief message. Here are a few details that might...

ASAE Partners with The Principal Financial Group on 401(k) Plans for Members.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A comfortable retirement is a dream we all share. But for many hardworking employees the dream may never be realized. That's because, according to a 1999 report of the Spectrem Group, a New York City-based advisory firm specializing in the...

FOOD FOR LONG-FLIGHT THINKING.(Review)
November 1, 2000... On your next long-distance flight, you might want to carry a new release: Special Blend: Fusion Management From Asia and the West, by Lynette Lithgow (2000, John Wiley & Sons). The author, a former CNBC Asia correspondent, scratched beneath the...

Check That E-mail Address.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... In a recent posting on ASAE's International Section e-mail list, an executive expressed confusion about country extensions on e-mail addresses. She had sent a broadcast e-mail to her association's international members, and several of the...

Q: What specific requirements and expectations do you articulate when screening board nominees?(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... For all nominees, we ask the nominator to give examples of the candidate's ability to understand and articulate our mission; provide evidence of the candidate's understanding and support of innovation; delineate the candidate's ability to bring...

Q: What is your policy for staff regarding e-mail?(includes three answers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Official policy is that equipment is not to be used for personal use. However, we are a small office (six staff)--I know them all well and know that they work hard, so if they receive a few personal e-mails, it doesn't bother me. We have our...

The Power of Past Perfect.(keeping a joy list of activities enjoyed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... WHO? Richard Lewis WHAT? President WHERE? Forest Resources Association, Inc., Rockville, Maryland WHEN? Since 1990 Q: Where did the idea for keeping a joy list come from? A: A motivational speaker at one of ASAE's annual...

Trade Show Participants Use Internet to Plan Visits.(Abstract)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... 1997: 22% [*] 1998: 31% 2000: 60% (*.) Percentage of trade show participants who used the Internet to plan their visits. Research is based on combination of interviews and a survey of 250 conference participants. Source:...