Association Management articles from November 2001

Association Management archives from November 2001

Associations help stimulate meetings industry. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The September 11 terrorist attacks affected many September and October association meetings, with organizations having to make quick decisions about whether to go forward with planned events. One meeting originally scheduled for September, the...

ASAE, george mason university offer graduate classes in association management. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Representatives from George Mason University (GMU), Fairfax, Virginia, and ASAE signed a formal memorandum of understanding in September to collaborate on the development of graduate-level classes in association management The classes can be...

ASAE members who are reservists or national guard personnel and who are called to active duty during this crisis are asked to contact the ASAE member service center upon their return in order to extend their membership for free. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... ASAE members who are reservists or National Guard personnel and who are called to active duty during this crisis are asked to contact the ASAE Member Service Center upon their return in order to extend their membership for free. Provide your...

ASAE's management and technology conferences and exposition, december 2-4 at the baltimore convention center. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... ASAE's Management and Technology Conferences and Exposition, December 2-4 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will feature Elliott Masie, a leader in the fields of technology, learning, and organizational development, as a keynote speaker along...

Two more allied societies have elected to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
November 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...

Following september's terrorist attacks, many associations are reevaluating their plans concerning building evacuation, fire safety, and other emergency procedures. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Following September's terrorist attacks, many associations are reevaluating their plans concerning building evacuation, fire safety, and other emergency procedures. Visit www.asaenet.org/news and click on "Must the Show Go On?" At the end of...

The U.S. supreme court let stand a ruling that barred the state of montana from excluding corporate participation in state ballot initiatives. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a ruling that barred the state of Montana from excluding corporate participation in state ballot initiatives. The court declined a petition by the state of Montana to review a 2000 decision by the U.S. Court of...

Nominations for the 2002 class of ASAE fellows must be received by november 30, 2001. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Nominations for the 2002 class of ASAE Fellows must be received by November 30, 2001. Candidates must be ASAE members for five years and will be selected based on their ability to push the boundaries of our industry and profession; envision and...

Remembering our colleagues. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Four members of the association community were aboard American Airlines flight 77 that crashed into the Pentagon on September 11: Ann Judge, travel office manager, and Joe Ferguson, director of geography education outreach, both with the...

IRS releases new implementing guidelines for exempt organizations. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations staff will be paying close attention to the compliance of 501(c)(6) organizations with tax law requirements. Announced as part of its detailed "FY2002 Implementing Guidelines" document, the IRS...

USPS proposes postal rate hike. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The U.S. Postal Service formally filed proposed postal increases of almost 9 percent to be implemented sometime after September 2002. The USPS-proposed rates are available on the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers' Web site...

What's next. (Preview).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... KEITH C. SKILLMAN When nearly two months ago terrorism tore our attention from matters routine and refocused it on concern and recovery, we saw associations step forward with time, money, and services. Today, in an environment marked by...

New chapters in association book publishing. (Asae up front).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Anna Nunan With all the buzz about e-books and electronic publishing -- and even the paperless society--one might think that book publishing is on the way out. But, contrary to such predictions, the ASAE Book Store at this year's Annual...

Letters.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... We agree with Ms. Byers's observation that successful implementation requires good communication. One of the communication tools we developed was a full board calendar. While it sounds simple, in actuality the calendar was a composite of...

Responding effectively to a claim of sexual harassment in the workplace. (Legal).
November 1, 2001... Receiving and responding to a claim of sexual harassment made by one employee against another can be debilitating to an association's productivity and morale. First, we will briefly address the legal definition of sexual harassment and the...

The new normal. (Communication).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... A recent Gallup poll found that 7 in 10 Americans reported that they are depressed and one in two find it difficult to concentrate. Americans are searching for a sane path in a less secure world. How will we find the new normal? We will...

Legion video educates schoolchildren about America's veterans. (Education).(American Legion)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Schoolchildren across America can now get a realistic view of veterans because of an educational video program produced by the American Legion, Indianapolis. The 23-minute video, America's Veterans, is accompanied by a guide for teachers as...

Keeping flextime legal. (Legal).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Q: What types of legal issues does an association encounter when it implements a compressed workweek schedule? A: Many organizations have made the switch to flexible work arrangements in an effort to help valued staff balance the demands of...

10 tips for creating strong ties. (Alliances).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 1. Behave toward alliance partners the way you want them to behave toward you. 2. It's more important to be a good alliance partner and get things done than to obsess about being right. 3. Make relationship bank deposits before you...

Catalyst recognizes winning initiatives. (Diversity).(workplace diversity)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... Here's a quick overview of some of the best practices in diversity observed by the three companies that received awards in 2001 from Catalyst, New York City (www.catalystwomen.org): * American Express: 62.5 percent of...

What makes high achievers tick. (Management).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Organizations that want to retain high performers need to understand the "motivational profile" of those performers to ensure that what personally drives high achievers continues to be made available, according to RHR International, Wood Dale,...

Tapping the student market. (Membership).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... A SAE created a student program this year, acknowledging that students represent a critically important investment in the future of the association profession. "ASAE's student membership program provided me with insight into the association...

New IS booklet provides snapshot of nonprofit community. (Freebie).(Independent Sector)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... Need a quick rundown on the nonprofit community? Independent Sector, Washington, D.C., has just published a 19-page booklet, New Nonprofit Almanac IN BRIEF: Facts and Figures on the Independent Sector 2001. Statistics highlighted in the...

Interruption intervention. (Business Etiquette).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... If you interrupt you can appear inconsiderate, abrasive, even aggressive to others. Often, an interrupter is unaware of his or her behavior--but that's no excuse. You may be an interrupter if you catch yourself mouthing the words that you...

Event Venues--2000. (Survey Data).(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... Event Venues--2000. (SURVEY DATA) TYPE OF VENUE NUMBER PERCENT Exhibition/Convention Center 4,983 38% Conference Center/Seminar Facility 1,070 8% Hotel 4,870 ...

Use of Exhibit Space--2000. (Survey Data).(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... Use of Exhibit Space--2000. (SURVEY DATA) Net Square Feet of 3,000-9,999 10,000-24,999 25,000-49,999 Exhibit Space Number of events 3,562 4,142 2,786 Percentage of events 27% ...

Before and after.(at associations after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks)
November 1, 2001... Flashbacks of first responses Association executives were all over the map on September 11. ASAE President and CEO Michael S. Olson, CAE, noted that in response to the e-mail message that he sent to the ASAE membership shortly after the...

The response geard 'round the world: Five association executives, armed only with knowledge about their industries and professions, explain how they responded to terrorism.(includes related article on September 11, 2001)
November 1, 2001... ON SEPTEMBER 11, TERRORISTS attacked America, but they did not conquer our spirit. On this tragic day, association executives fought back against an elusive enemy in the way they best know how--by mobilizing an army of volunteers from their...

Dealing with the economic downturn.(includes related article)
November 1, 2001... "There is no mission without a profit margin," a financial consultant tells the association community. To stay in the black while the economy takes a beating, associations are adjusting operations and, in some cases, offering even more service...

Pace-setting practices: Take a sneak peek at ASAE's 2001 policies and procedures in Association Management survey.(American Society of Association Executives, includes related article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... IT'S NO SECRET THAT MANAGING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAS become increasingly complex. Using a management tool known as benchmarking--objectively comparing the practices and norms in one's own organization with those in similar organizations...

Victory in vermont.
November 1, 2001... The process behind the Vermont Society of Association Executives' legal challenge against a state-administered lobby tax that ended with a victory for the association community. HIRING LAWYERS, ASKING COLLEAGUES FOR MONEY, AND ORGANIZING A...

Why did ASAE get involved?
November 1, 2001... In some respects it was easy for ASAE's Board of Directors to decide in 1997 to assist the Vermont Society of Association Executives in a constitutional challenge to Vermont's tax on lobbying expenditures. Not only did the call for help come...

The high road to member service: Quality certification brings unexpected benefits.
November 1, 2001... THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ACTION GROUP, SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, brings its members together to tackle issues related to the automotive supply chain. Anything that can increase productivity, eliminate waste, or reduce cost is fair game for AIAG, a...

Executive self-assessment: If you're contemplating a job move, it's time to take inventory.
November 1, 2001... EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is the first of two articles about preparing to interview for the CEO position. Here you will learn the right questions to ask yourself before launching your job search. Look for part two, "This Way to the Executive...

Phoenix. (Arizona).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... With millions of square feet of meeting space, more than 52,000 guest rooms, exquisite golf courses, and several other leisure options, Greater Phoenix has become an increasingly desirable destination for groups of all sizes. The area continues...

Anaheim and Orange county. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Pinocchio's nose isn't the only thing growing in this Southern California region. The area's dramatic transformation includes the new Anaheim Convention Center, now 40 percent bigger with a total of 1.6 million square feet of meeting and...

Huntington beach. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... California's Riviera is getting ready for a resort like no other. Construction has begun on the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa (formerly the Hilton Grand Coast Resort), where all 519 rooms will boast panoramic Pacific views when...

Monterey. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In the historic city of Monterey, work and play come together seamlessly to create successful meetings for groups of all sizes. Large groups can meet under one roof at the Monterey Meeting Connection, a formal association of the...

Oakland. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Oakland's booming economy and blossoming cultural landscape make this city at the center of California's Bay Area a major business travel destination. The city experienced more than $300 million in new construction this year alone, including...

Pasadena. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... With premier hotels, meeting places, and leisure pursuits all within steps of each other, it's easy to see why meeting participants find Pasadena easy to love and hard to leave. The renovated Pasadena Conference Center is composed of three...

San diego. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... There's exciting news in downtown San Diego: The convention center expansion is complete, and ready to accommodate new and existing business with twice as much space. Today's bigger, better facility features 2.6 million square feet of meeting...

San jose. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... San Jose is at the heart of the most dynamic and innovative region in the world. Once a rich agricultural area, San Jose is now home to many high-tech headquarters and happenings. But there's more to Northern California's largest city than...

Santa clara. (California).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Santa Clara's reputation for leading-edge technology and relaxed lifestyle come together in more than 400,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. Of course, no Silicon Valley venue would be complete without state-of-the-art features like...

Colorado springs. (Colorado).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The "Grande Dame of the Rockies" gets ready for her debut as The Broadmoor's $72 million renovation nears completion. The final phase of the project began this past fall, and calls for extensive redesign of all guest rooms by April 2002. ...

Denver. (Colorado).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Denver's doing it up big. The Colorado Convention Center is set to double in size by 2004, bringing its totals to 584,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 100,000 square feet of meeting space, and two ballrooms of 35,000 and 50,000...

Keystone. (Colorado).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The largest conference and convention facility in the Colorado Rocky Mountains has reached new heights: Keystone Conference Center recently completed a $25 million expansion to offer planners a choice of more than 100,000 square feet of...

Boise. (Idaho).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Boise's secret is out: Idaho's capital city offers business travelers a rare blend of urban attractions and remote riches, and some of the finest meeting facilities around. Boise Centre on the Grove is the city's convention center, with...

Las vegas. (Nevada).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... You can bet there's a reason Las Vegas draws millions of convention participants each year. Once known primarily for gambling and glitz, the city has matured into a top meetings destination with first-class facilities and a year-round average...

Reno. (Nevada).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Reno is on a roll, with major developments that include the $105 million expansion and renovation of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Scheduled for completion in July 2002, the center will offer approximately half a million square feet of...

Seattle. (Washington).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Seattle's hospitality industry is going strong (like the coffee for which the city is famous). 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 space and...

How to work with a contract publisher: Outsourcing some--or all--of your publication work may allow you to produce a better product without giving up control of content or design. (Association publishing directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In today's economic climate, you may be reassessing your publishing budget. While contract publishing isn't for everyone--there are inherent advantages of having an in-house publishing staff-- some associations choose to contract for a few...

How to save money on printing: You can't print money, so save it. Here are some ways that association executives are controlling printing costs. (Association publishing directory).
November 1, 2001... Why waste a single dollar of your printing budget? That's the philosophy of economy-conscious association executives, who are searching for ways to conserve their association's cash. "We're keeping printing costs in line in a couple of...

Add career insurance to your benefits package. (Human resources).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Do your association staffers have jobs--or careers? Are your employees among those majorities who tell pollsters they'd rather be fishing or sailing--or just about anywhere but hard at work in your office? Every association CEO and manager...

Tips for better board meetings. (Meetings).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Here are some tips to keep your next meeting on track. 1. When you are meeting in an unfamiliar place, do a site visit to ensure that the space works and all necessary equipment is on hand. 2. Send the meeting agenda and materials to...

E-mail discussions through listserver solutions. (Asae benefits).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... E-mail discussions enable association members to share information directly with colleagues. Shared experiences from organization members have been identified as one of the most valuable member benefits an association can offer. A listserver...

Simplifying and streamlining systems. (Operations).(time management)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Ken Morgan, CAE, executive director, North Carolina Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Chapel Hill, believes: "If you take the time to implement efficient systems, you'll have more time for everything else." In his presentation,...

Where to turn in turbulent times. (Communication).(Web sites)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The fallout from September's terrorist attacks is still rippling through the world and has affected or will affect associations' international activities. Knowing the resources to turn to in a time of crisis can be crucial to quickly assessing...

ASAE's counterparts abroad show unity. (Outreach).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... On September 11 more than 80 countries lost citizens, making the terrorist strikes not only an attack on America but an attack on the world. In his address to the U.S. Congress, President Bush emphasized, "This is not just America's fight. And...

Q: How do you handle a written personal attack on a supervisor from a disgruntled current or former employee? (Ceo to ceo).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Establish a process before an event like this occurs. Then it is clear that your policy is not reactive but proactive. The process should include the following steps: * Acknowledge receipt of the written document. * Meet with the...

Career headquarters: Positions Available.
November 1, 2001... Assistant director of member services. The Navy League of the Unites States seeks an assistant director with strong leadership skills and the ability to multitask on a daily basis. Candidate with a background in association membership,...

A Painter's Reward. (Keeping your edge).(Interview)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... WHO? Virgil R. Carter WHAT? Executive Director WHERE? Project Management Institute, Newton, Pennsylvania WHEN? Since 1997 Q: When and why were you attracted to painting? A: As a kid, I drew and painted endlessly--often to...

Correction.
November 1, 2001... The contact information for Peter Westerhaus was accidentally dropped from the article "By Mail or By Mouse," which was published in the October issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT. You can reach the author at Survey Ballot Systems, Inc., Eden...

Active Matter. (Association publication directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 11320 Random Hills Rd, Ste. 130 Fairfax, VA 22030 David King 800-491-5684; fax: 703-934-7968 E-mail: info@activematter.com www.activematter.com Active Matter is the premiere Web development firm providing advanced...

Directory Express. (Association publication directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 2600 Anderson St Madison, WI 53704-3132 Steve Harrell, General Manager Paul Wehking, Sales Manager 800-482-4788; fax: 608-246-4237 E-mail: sales@directoryexp.com www.directoryexp.com We specialize in printing...

Magnificent Publications, Inc. (Association publication directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 6931 Arlington Rd, Ste. 405 Bethesda, MD 20814 Suzanne Harris, President 301-718-4688; fax: 301-718-7984 E-mail: info@magpub.com www.magpub.com Magnificent Publications, Inc., is a full-service publications...

Mohanna & Associates, Inc., publishers' representatives. (Association publication directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 3400 Silverstone, #108 Plano, TX 75023-7843 Mitch Mohanna, President 972-596-8777; fax: 972-985-8069 E-mail: info@mohanna.com www.mohanna.com Your publication will benefit from the professional, ethical,...

Royal Mail Americas. (Association publication directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 10 East 34th St, 7th Fl New York, NY 100016 Brian P. Anderson 212-725-5460 ext. 48; fax: 212-252-9950 E-mail: brian.p.anderson@royalmailus.com Royal Mail, TNT International Mail and Singapore Post formed the world's...

Stratton Publishing & Marketing, Inc. (Association publication directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 5501 Backlick Rd, #240 Springfield, VA 22151 Debra Stratton 703-914-9200; fax: 703-914-6777 E-mail: pubpros@strattonpublishing.com www.strattonpublishing.com Whether you need start-to-finish publications management,...

TGD Communications, Inc.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 901 North Pitt St, Ste. 250 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-0200; fax: 703-548-0202 E-mail: tgdcommunications@tgd.com www.tgd.com TGD provides graphic design, advertising, and marketing. We specialize in developing and...

The lane press, inc. (Association publication directory).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... P.O. Box 130 Burlington, VT 05402 Fred Polhemus, Marketing Manager 802-863-5555; fax: 802-264-1485 E-mail: polhemus@lanepress.com www.lanepress.com The Lane Press is the printer of choice for distinctive association...