Association Management articles from October 2002

Association Management archives from October 2002

Get ready for 2003 Associations. (Briefly).
October 1, 2002... Get ready for 2003 Associations: digitalNow, an ASAE Signature Event, February 27-March 1 at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Sponsored by Fusion Productions and Disney Institute, the conference will feature...

Kudos to ASAE's top member sponsors. (Briefly).(American Society of Association Executives honors Kirk Pickerel, James J. Zaniello)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Kudos to ASAE's top member sponsors: Kirk Pickerel, CAE, president and CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors, Rosslyn, Virginia, and James J. Zaniello, director of organization and executive development, Association Strategies, Inc.,...

The Nebraska Society of Association Executives, Lincoln. (Briefly).(will partner with American Society of Association Executives )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Nebraska Society of Association Executives, Lincoln, has elected to enter a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE that will provide for shared access to information and more uniformity in the branding of activities, products, services,...

ASAE Denver 2002--a mile-high success. (Headlines).(American Society of Association Executives )
October 1, 2002... The city of Denver pulled out all the stops for the 5,805 people who arrived for ASAE's August 17-20 annual meeting, the second largest in the association's history. The meeting drew members of the association community representing 18...

ASAE's Management & Technology Conference and Exposition. (Briefly).(American Society of Association Executives changes conference name to ASAE Winter Conference 2002 )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ASAE's Management & Technology Conference and Exposition has been renamed and repositioned. The new M&T: ASAE Winter Conference 2002, December 9-11 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, while still providing an annual forum for the best...

John P. Trimmer, executive vice president of Associated Builders and Contractors. (Briefly).(Obituary)
October 1, 2002... John P. Trimmer, executive vice president of Associated Builders and Contractors, Rosslyn, Virginia, from 1952 to 1976, died August 30 at age 88. After his retirement in 1976, he continued to serve as an adviser to ABC's executive committee....

"Association Models of the Future" sessions at ASAE Denver 2002. (Briefly).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Join an exciting dialogue. A dynamic conversation--inspired by the "Association Models of the Future" sessions at ASAE Denver 2002--is taking place on ASAE's Web site. To join in, go to www.asaenet.org, click on "networking listservers," select...

ASAE board member and ASAE Foundation Chairman Ginger Nichols, CAE, president, GinCommGroup. (Briefly).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ASAE board member and ASAE Foundation Chairman Ginger Nichols, CAE, president, GinCommGroup, San Francisco, was inadvertently left out of the "Incoming Board Members" sidebar in the September 2002 issue. Says Nichols: "Perhaps the greatest...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2002... In the article "Cornpetitive Pay" in the August issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, Figure 4 on page 100 was incorrectly identified. The title is "Highest Paid Middie-Level Professional Positions: 2001 ."

ASAE, IAAMC partner to form AMC Institute. (Headlines).(American Society of Association Executives, International Association of Association Management Companies)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ASAE and the International Association of Association Management Companies are partnering to form the AMC Institute, a joint project to expand awareness and knowledge of association management companies. The organizations initiated the project...

ASAE responds to patent claims. (Headlines).(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ASAE continues to closely monitor the Software Management, Inc., patent claims case. The association industry is on notice from SMI President and CEO Paul Franke who allegedly believes that he may collect royalty on a patent pending before the...

National Spa and Pool Institute to reorganize under Chapter 11. (Headlines).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The National Spa and Pool Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, has filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code. All member services and benefits will continue without interruption as the board of directors continues...

The riches of community. (Preview).(American Society of Association Executives' annual meeting)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... There is nothing like an energized ASAE annual meeting to remind of the richness of our community. In Denver in August we were more than 5,800 strong--association executives and suppliers and speakers and consultants--and we represented 50...

Strengthening the relationship with associate members. (ASAE Up Front).
October 1, 2002... It's no secret that ASAE has strong members in its ranks, members who contribute solid leadership ideas and offer solutions based on a wealth of experience. What may be less well known are the increasing contributions of another important...

Free enterprise is everyone's responsibility. (Perspective).(Column)
October 1, 2002... When Enron collapsed, lawmakers and watch-dog agencies wanted to examine issues such as security fraud, accounting irregularities, and handling of the company's employee 401(k) plans. But the bigger concern about Enron was whether its situation...

Giving staff advance notice of large layoffs. (Legal).
October 1, 2002... As unlikely as it may seem, a federal law intended to ensure that industrial employees receive advance notice of large plant closings can also impose notice obligations on larger nonprofit organizations that are considering significant layoffs...

CRN publicizes research findings. (Public Relations).(Council for Responsible Nutrition)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Council for Responsible Nutrition, Washington, D.C., is getting the word out about scientific research that confirms the benefits and safety of dietary supplements. With the assistance of CooperKatz & Company, Inc., New York City, CRN...

E-newsletters build member loyalty. (Communication).
October 1, 2002... Association members are overwhelmed with information from newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and Web sites. They may not think of your association as the number one source of vital industry news, but you can change their perception with a...

Tax implications of deferred compensation plans. (Legal).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Q: Our association has a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for our two top executive officers. We are unsure as to how to treat the plan for FICA purposes. Can you enlighten us? A : Executives participating in a Section 457(b)...

Attacks, recession take slight toll on charitable giving. (Philanthropy).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Total charitable giving dropped 2.3 percent in 2001 when adjusted for inflation, the first decline since 1994, yet still managed to hit $212 billion, according to "Giving USA 2002," Published by the American Association of Fundraising Council...

Kentucky Association Foundation tees off to prevent fires. (Service Salute).(Kentucky Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association Foundation charity golf tournament)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... This October marks the eighth annual charity golf tournament sponsored by the Kentucky Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association Foundation, Frankfort. The one-day event has made it possible for the KFSCA Foundation to raise more than $150,000 for...

Paperwork costs add up. (Data Dispatch).(for child-care providers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Child-care providers spend more than $1.3 billion annually on paper-based data collection and reporting required by state government agencies, according to a study released by the National Child Care Association, Conyers, Georgia. "Data...

Electronic commerce continues growth. (Data Dispatch).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Online sales will reach $36 billion this year, predicts the Direct Marketing Association, New York City. E-commerce sales rose 12.1 percent in 2001 to reach $31.4 billion--up from $28 billion in 2000.

Rosier outlook for travel. (Data Dispatch).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Business executives may be packing their bags more often in the months to come. Four out of 10 business travelers plan to take more trips in 2003, according to the "2002 National Travel Monitor" conducted by Yesawich, Pepperdine &...

ITEA promotes technological literacy. (Technology).(International Technology Education Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The International Technology Education Association, Reston, Virginia, broke new ground in 2000 when it developed 20 standards for technological literacy. ITEA is now engaged in collecting and disseminating information about what is being done...

Striking the right board balance. (Eye on the Industry).(association board members)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... In 2001, associations had an average of 25 voting board members, according to ASAE's Industry and Market Research Department, which collected survey data from more than 1,000 U.S. associations. The number of voting board members is similar...

New center focuses on values. (Leadership).
October 1, 2002... The Center for Values-Based Leadership could hardly make its debut at a more auspicious time given the spate of corporate scandals in recent months. "There's a lot of interest in this for obvious reasons," observes William T. Redgate, the...

Getting a handle on managing records. (Information Management).
October 1, 2002... Talk about helpful: Jim Booth, executive director of PRISM International, Garner, North Carolina, recently responded to a query on ASAE's Executive Section list-server about information management by offering the following comprehensive and...

Bankable brainstorming: bring nondues revenue ideas to life with strategic brainstorming sessions.
October 1, 2002... FISH SWIM IN SCHOOLS AND BIRDS FLY IN FLOCKS. THERE IS SAFETY IN numbers. The theory for investment portfolios is the more diversified the portfolio, the safer, since some things will go up as others go down. The concepts of safety in...

Finding hard dollars in a soft economy: ASAE's comprehensive new, two-volume study reviews nondues revenue sources and the importance of being entrepreneurial.(American Society of Association Executives)
October 1, 2002... The past year has been one of the most challenging times in U.S. history. Undoubtedly, the September 11 terrorist attacks were defining moments that exacerbated an already sluggish economy Since 9/11, the U.S. economy has become even more...

The optimal office: applying a little creative thinking about office design can do wonders for staff productivity and morale.
October 1, 2002... For a place where most of us spend more hours of the waking day than we do in our own homes, the office can be a less-than-inspiring setting. Whether you've got four walls and a door or no walls at all, the reality for many people is small...

Profession intention: develop a path to success through self-awareness, education, and involvement.(Column)
October 1, 2002... When I started college, I knew exactly where I was headed--to a great job with a Washington, D.C., firm to practice corporate law. By the middle of my junior year, that all changed. I was no longer interested in corporate law, but I didn't know...

Convention Center Construction Update.
October 1, 2002... CONVENTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Convention Center square feet square feet of exhibit of theatre- space style space Aberdeen...

Market research sans budget. (Marketing).
October 1, 2002... Market research can be expensive, yet it's imperative for associations to tap into the minds of their members. How do you stay in tune with member needs when the research department is you and the research budget is long gone? You simply...

Get your message across. (ASAE Resource).
October 1, 2002... With tools for communicating with members advancing as rapidly as technology itself, you now have a rich menu of options to get your message across other than the traditional letter: telephone, fax, and e-mail, with each medium possessing its...

Bettering our world. (ASAE Awards).(American Society of Association Executives)
October 1, 2002... Judging from the strength of the winning entries of ASAE's first-ever Associations Make a Better World awards, associations are a powerful force for positive change all over the globe. The internationally focused awards, which seek to recognize...

Global resources on the Web. (Resources).
October 1, 2002... With more and more associations conducting business internationally, the following are some potentially useful Web sites relating to international business. www.worldchambers.com. The World Chambers Network Web site offers links to...

CEO to CEO.(comments on handling stress)
October 1, 2002... Q: Are you experiencing more stress now than ever before? What are your coping mechanisms for dealing with it? Yes. I usually thrive on juggling a lot of balls in the air, but the past few months have been frenetic. Our association issues...

Calendar.
October 1, 2002... Upcoming Events www.asaenet.org/calendar 2002 October 1: "Leadership 101," Executive Education Series, The Conference Center at ASAE. 3-5: Hotel Operations Program, cosponsored by the ASAE Meetings and Expositions...

ASAE Resources.
October 1, 2002... ASAE Membership and Meetings 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:...

Band of leaders. (Keeping Your Edge).(rock bank of corporate executives in Chicago)
October 1, 2002... WHO? Russell C. Salzman WHAT? President and CEO WHERE? Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, Chicago WHEN? 1990 Q: What is the story behind the Montgomery Street Band? A: The idea came about when Dave Brown, now our...