Association Management articles from October 2000

Association Management archives from October 2000

Orlando Meeting Breaks Records.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The most-attended meeting in ASAE's history drew 6,331 association executives, associate members, and exhibitors to Orlando, Florida, August 12-15. The size of the site--the huge Orange County Convention Center--and the large number of...

Andrew S. Lang.(Review)
October 1, 2000... Financial statements are the key to understanding the financial health of a nonprofit organization. How to Read Nonprofit Financial Statements, by Andrew S. Lang, with Laurie A. Rocha, provides a step-by-step guide for reading and understanding...

Association Tax Compliance Guide.(Review)
October 1, 2000... Looking for an easy-to-use reference guide to help you avoid potential tax problems? The Association Tax Compliance Guide, by Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, covers a broad range of topics, including types of tax-exempt status; unrelated business income...

Central Florida Hospitality Industry Charity Organization.(four Florida charities receive donations)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... The local host committee for ASAE's annual convention donated $30,000 to four Central Florida charities on behalf of ASAE attendees. The committee worked with the Central Florida Hospitality Industry Charity Organization to identify the four...

Attorneys General Close Book on Nonprofit Licensing Issue.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... In a letter distributed to all groups that commented on the April 1999 preliminary multi-state public report, "What's In a Nonprofit's Name?" 15 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia's corporation counsel announced their intent...

California Dental Association Wins Another Victory.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... More than a year after a favorable decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, it appears that the California Dental Association, Sacramento, has won what could be the final battle of its antitrust dispute with the Federal Trade Commission. In...

Senate Committee Approves Pension Bill.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Senate Finance Committee has approved a pension reform proposal that would increase the maximum contribution levels allowed for tax-preferred retirement savings plans. The bill is different from the bill that passed the House, but both...

ASAE Delivers Letter to Congress.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... More than 500 associations signed on to a letter urging a commonsense change to the recently enacted Section 527 disclosure legislation, which calls for new disclosures by political organizations, including political action committees. That...

ASAE Partners with The Principal Financial Group to Offer Retirement Benefits.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ASAE Services, Inc., ASAE's for-profit subsidiary, has selected The Principal Financial Group to implement a new retirement plan benefits program for associations. "In reviewing the 401(k) and retirement program marketplace, we chose The...

Kimberly A. Howard.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Kudos to ASAE's top member sponsors: Kimberly A. Howard, director of communications, National Apartment Association, Alexandria, Virginia, and Arlene Farber Sirkin, president, Washington Resource Consulting Group, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland....

Hot Economy Handicaps Health.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Feeling sluggish? Out of shape? If so, you're not alone. Turns out that a booming economy may be bad for your health, claims economist Christopher Ruhm in a recent issue of the Quarterly Journal of Economics. The problem, apparently, is...

Retailers Join Forces.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Online and traditional retailers have formed a strategic alliance to meet the demands of a changing marketplace. The agreement between the National Retail Federation (NRF), Washington, D.C., and the Maryland Online Retail Association, Silver...

TARGETING THE STUDENT AUDIENCE.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... If you've never considered students as an audience for your association's message, you're missing an opportunity to reach millions of young people at a time when they are making life decisions and building loyalties. Today's students are...

Endorsing Exam Materials.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Q: What are the legal considerations for a certification organization that wants to evaluate and endorse, for a fee, prep materials for its examination prepared and sold by other companies? A: The certifying body can minimize the risk of...

Recycling Revisited in Hawaii.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Many convention centers are involved in behind-the-scenes recycling and waste-saving efforts, such as donating unused food items to organizations that serve the needy and using recycled materials for food and beverage items. Since its opening...

Employers Underwrite Volunteers.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Some nonprofit organizations are benefiting from a trend toward employer-supported volunteerism, reports The Wall Street Journal. Employers are offering paid time off to volunteers in the hopes that it will help them retain valued workers....

Easing the Pain of Bad News.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Difficult conversations are part of business life. Telling your boss you've taken another job or informing a staff member that he or she didn't get a promotion will never be easy. It can, however, be less painful if you heed the following...

Cell Phones Save Lives.(donated cell phones offer protection to victims of domestic violence)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Give your old cell phone a second life--and perhaps even save human lives--by donating it to a national campaign to prevent domestic violence. Actress Susan Sarandon is featured in the national television and radio public service campaign...

Striving For Excellence.(Excerpt)
October 1, 2000... Take it from Michael Eisner, chairman and CEO, Walt Disney Company: Success and excellence go hand in hand. "Success in business and life comes down to striving for excellence in everything you do. If you're making a product, make the best...

Furniture Makers Assist Flood Victims.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... When the floods of Hurricane Floyd ravaged the North Carolina coast in September 1999, the American Furniture Manufacturers Association, High Point, North Carolina, sprung into action. AFMA members contributed more than 7,000 pieces of...

Should Subdirectories Stand on Their Own?(stand-alone web sites)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... As associations continue to grapple with the information explosion generated by online technology, one issue they may confront is whether to create stand-alone Web sites for certain content areas to enhance accessibility. This issue--that of...

Internet Impacts Recruiting.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... E-recruiting is changing the way business is done, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Personnel Services, Alexandria, Virginia. The trend toward recruiting on the Internet, which has broadened and expanded the pool of...

Get Creative Juices Flowing.(creative thinking strategies)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Just as you can learn how to be more optimistic, you can teach yourself to think more creatively, notes creativity expert Michael Michalko in a recent issue of The Futurist. Try these mind-expanding strategies. * Think in reverse; that is,...

ACLI Studies Focus Attention on Baby Boomers' Long-Term Care Needs.(American Council of Life Insurers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Two new studies by the American Council of Life Insurers, Washington, D.C., are focusing attention on the long-term care needs of the aging baby-boom generation--needs that threaten to overwhelm family and government budgets alike. ACLI's...

Do you trust your boss?(online survey results)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Yes, absolutely: 91 Most of the time, with most things: 165 No way: 115 Source: ASAE's Career Headquarters. Share your opinion on Workplace issues by visiting Career Headquarters online at www.asaenet.org/careers/ and clicking on...

Building on New Foundations.(charitable foundations increase dispersements)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Sharing the wealth of the new economy--with a few strings attached. The March 2000 issue of Fast Company challenged entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who have benefited from recent initial public offerings to "commit a portion of their...

Insurance Checkup.(insurance needs of associations)
October 1, 2000... Is your association completely covered? INSURANCE IS BORING, COMPLICATED, AND intimidating--it's "something to worry about tomorrow." That's the belief of most association executives, realizing and appreciating the importance of...

Wooing Voters ON THE Web.
October 1, 2000... As the congressional and presidential elections approach, organizations are stepping up their online advocacy efforts to turn members into voters. FROM THE TIME OF OUR FIRST CIVICS LESSON, we're reminded of the importance of becoming...

Processing Abstract Submissions Online.
October 1, 2000... Process pioneers present the challenges and benefits. YOUR PHONES AREN'T RINGING OFF THE hook. Your staff can leave at 5 p.m. today. FedEx has been by only once today. Can it really be the deadline day for abstract submissions? Online...

No Easy Answers.(leadership and management strategies)(related article: Five Values for the 21st Century CEO)
October 1, 2000... Future leaders tackle the tough questions. What can tossing a tennis ball among teams of eight association executives possibly have to do with leadership? Someone observing this activity at ASAE's Future Leaders Conference in Palm Harbor,...

Lighten Up.(stress management)(Interview)
October 1, 2000... Techniques for taking charge of yourself, your schedule, and your life. "It is estimated that job stress costs American business $200-$300 million a year owing to absences from the office, lost productivity, employee turnover, and direct...

Budgeting for an Office Move.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Relocating an office can be traumatic for any size association, but budgeting for the move can be more difficult for the smaller organization with fewer resources. It requires thinking of all of the details related to the move--and even then...

Countdown for an Office Move.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... 6 weeks before move date * Appoint staff coordinator to assign color codes to office areas and assist with all move-related issues. * Designate staff liaison to work with moving company. * Inventory all items to be moved, replaced,...

Chapter Guidance.(Review)
October 1, 2000... Small-staff associations often support an entire network of chapters or regional entities. ASAE's The Complete Guide to Managing Chapter Funds may be just the tool you need to help chapters manage their operations, while protecting the national...

Electronic Document Management.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Are the number of file cabinets in your organization squeezing out staff? Is member information scattered across your association database, e-mail archives, and paper files? Is the file you need always on someone else's desk? If so, consider...

INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES INSPIRED BY EASTERN THINKING.(Chin-Ning Chu)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Know oneself is the number one strategy put forth by Chin-Ning Chu when advising inspiration-hungry executives in ways to become innovative leaders. While Western practice is to look outward, she says, what's most important is "the Eastern...

Not Nearly E-Ready.(electronic commerce)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... World economic expansion will stagnate unless key countries act quickly to increase their "e-readiness," according to a report issued August 22 by McConnell International, a global policy and technology consulting firm in Washington, D.C. "Risk...

CEO TO CEO.(executives discuss employee professional development)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Q: What role do you play in encouraging the professional development of your staff? A discussion of professional development is an essential element in the initial interview of a potential employee. The interview includes a discussion of...

New on Fax-on-Demand.
October 1, 2000... A recent addition to ASAE's fax-on-demand service is * "ASAE AMC Accreditation Program Application," document 40028.

Daring Ventures.(Tom Peters speaks to executives about management)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... In Orlando in August Tom Peters was a pacing, perspiring, inspiring, passionate, irreverent evangelist. He was excited. Striding the floor of the auditorium during the opening general session of ASAE's more than 6,000-strong annual meeting,...

Changing the Channels on Education Delivery.(American Society of Association Executives Education Department makes use of technology)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Hardly a day goes by that we don't hear of yet another way in which the burgeoning Internet is redefining how we do business, communicate, form relationships, find jobs, learn skills, and explore interests. New companies pop up daily,...

Minimizing Antitrust Concerns Relating to Supplier Memberships.
October 1, 2000... Many associations maintain expanded membership categories that include ancillary members such as suppliers to the primary association membership. Some associations are more restrictive and either do not admit suppliers into membership at all or...

Finding a Fulfilling Flight Path.(Brief Article)(Interview)
October 1, 2000... WHO? Noel Zak, CAE WHAT? Assistant Executive Director WHERE? American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. WHEN? Since 1998 Q: How did you become interested in bird watching? A: I had a couple of peak experiences about 20...

10 Fastest-Growing Occupations 1998-2008.
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CONVENTION CENTER.
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