Association Management articles from September 1999

Association Management archives from September 1999

FEC finalizes definition of member.(Federal Election Commission)
September 1, 1999... The Federal Election Commission has finalized its definition of who constitutes an association member for election law purposes. The final rules closely resemble the last set of proposed regulations the FEC released. The rules define a...

Making staff strategic partners in success.
September 1, 1999... Last July, when I first met with Michael S. Olson, CAE, ASAE president and chief executive officer, he told me that he considered the human resources department a strategic partner of ASAE. I immediately alerted my staff to the inevitability of...

Mapping mergers.(includes related articles)(association mergers)
September 1, 1999... If a merger is in your association's future (and these days that's a possibility that most organizations must be open to), scope out the many routes you could take to creating a new organization. With merger mania on the rise in industries...

Ready for action.(American Society of Association Executives head, George D. Kirkland)
September 1, 1999... Lights, camera, Kirkland. The man who is ASAE's new chief elected officer has set the stage for a stellar year. Deciding where to begin a conversation with ASAE's new chairman, George D. Kirkland, CAE, president, Los Angeles Convention and...

Minding your own e-business.(includes related article on starting e-businesses)(conducting business through the Internet)
September 1, 1999... Educause has graduated from electronic commerce to e-business. Employing the larger concept can expedite organizational processes and endrun the competition. You can hardly open a newspaper or magazine without reading about explosive...

Supreme Court focuses on associations.
September 1, 1999... A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling addresses association codes of ethics and antitrust issues, taking the guesswork out of the Federal Trade Commission-association community relationship. It's rare that the United States Supreme Court...

Avoid custom-made headaches.(Size Wise)(Column)
September 1, 1999... When it comes to purchasing computer equipment for your association, think twice before choosing custom-made products. Although some organizations report great success with customized hardware and software, it's not for everyone - particularly...

Employee benefits: recruiting for keeps.(Size Wise)(Column)
September 1, 1999... The convergence of low unemployment, scarce resources, and differing work values among generations has put the squeeze on association staffs. Many small-staff association executives, questioning whether they can locate long-term, competent...

Avoid boycotting trade shows.(Legal)
September 1, 1999... A pending district court case, Full Draw Productions v. Easton Sports, Inc., points out that associations conducting trade shows may, under certain circumstances, become vulnerable to accusations of antitrust boycotting. A summary of the case...

"Aruba is a genuinely happy place to be.".(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)
September 1, 1999... When you bring your meeting to Aruba, you and your members will notice smiling faces everywhere," says Adriaan Arends, director of conventions and business development, Aruba Convention Bureau. "Maybe it's the Dutch tradition of hospitality,...

C'mon, drive happy with Alamo.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Alamo Rent A Car Inc)
September 1, 1999... In 1974, Alamo Rent A Car began operations in Florida with a fleet of 1,000 cars in four locations: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa. Today, as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary in September, Alamo has grown into one of the...

Making a grand resort even grander.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(The Broadmoor resort hotel)
September 1, 1999... What could make The Broadmoor more special than it already is? How about spending $10.4 million on renovations, adding a signature Polo Ralph Lauren retail store, and rounding out the spa and fitness center with a full-service salon? All of...

South Florida's Diplomat to open this year.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Hollywood, FL-based Diplomat Resort and Country Club; 1999)
September 1, 1999... The days of glamorous soirees, world-class accommodations, and celebrity performances are coming back to South Florida. When completed, the new Diplomat Resort & Country Club will have 39 floors with 1,000 guest rooms, a state-of-the-future...

Fort Worth: from cowtown to model downtown.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Texas)
September 1, 1999... In its youth, Fort Worth was a rough-and-tumble frontier town, home to the brave and the brawling. Today, Fort Worth embraces its heritage of the Old West while emerging as a model of downtown revitalization. In the 1980s, a major...

Kansas City, Kansas City ... here we come.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Missouri)
September 1, 1999... A Crayola-themed restaurant and store, a one-of-a-kind Hallmark shop, and dramatic additions to the entrance of the Crown Center Shops are some of the changes your members can enjoy when you hold a meeting in Kansas City. "By the end of...

Celebrate the year 2000 with Hyatt Regency Dallas.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(hotel in Texas)
September 1, 1999... Our exciting $65 million program of growth and renovation is designed to ensure the continued pre-eminence of Hyatt Regency Dallas as the Southwest's most attractive site for meetings, conventions, and expos," says Steve Vissotzky, general...

Louisville meetings: bigger and better than ever.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Commonwealth Convention Center; Kentucky)
September 1, 1999... Louisville's downtown Commonwealth Convention Center's major expansion and renovation project continues to be on schedule with completion of construction slated for late 1999. The two-tiered structure will grow to nearly 300,000 square feet of...

Marvelous meetings in Canada's heartland province.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Manitoba)
September 1, 1999... From city streets to country trails, Manitoba offers many attractive choices for your meeting agenda. Canada's heartland province is an ideal location for meetings and conventions. Enjoy excellent meeting and exhibition spaces, quality...

Miami: more than just a day at the beach.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Florida)
September 1, 1999... Why choose Greater Miami and the Beaches as your association's meeting destination? "Greater Miami and the Beaches combines one of the most cosmopolitan, dynamic cities in the world with a sultry tropical paradise," says William Talbert...

For a hassle-free meeting, try Minneapolis.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Minnesota)
September 1, 1999... Walking from building to building in most cities can be a hassle - crossing traffic-clogged streets during rush hour, circumventing sidewalks closed for construction, avoiding puddles and sidewalk vents, or braving the often unforgiving...

Mohegan Sun blends business, entertainment, and exhilaration.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(resort hotel and casino in Uncasville, CT)
September 1, 1999... When people come together in a place like this, it's not just a meeting," says David H. Casey, vice president, hotel sales and marketing, Mohegan Sun. "It's a spellbinding blend of business, entertainment, and exhilaration. The Mohegan Sun has...

Your otter meet in Monterey.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(California)
September 1, 1999... Monterey will attract meeting delegates who are interested in everything from architecture, painting, music, and political history to whale watching, car racing, golfing, and shopping. Here are a few of the sights to see: * Monterey Bay...

Get connected to the Nashville Convention Center.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Tennessee)
September 1, 1999... You can expect more from the Nashville Convention Center in Music City USA. The Nashville Convention Center connects a downtown complex offering nearly 275,000 square feet of function space, including the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and...

Take your pick of cities.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(North Carolina)
September 1, 1999... Winston-Salem Will Sweep You Away "This city is committed to creating an atmosphere where groups are swept away by our warmth and hospitality," says Bob McCoy, president of the Winston-Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau. Downtown meeting...

"Creating new and exciting hospitality and entertainment experiences.".(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Opryland Hotel chain)
September 1, 1999... The nine-acre Opryland Hotel is the largest combined hotel/convention center under one roof - anywhere. The property, which now has 2,884 guest rooms and 600,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, opened in 1977 with 600 guest rooms....

For a Mediterranean climate, go to Pasadena.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(California)
September 1, 1999... Nestled at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena will thrill your members with its mild, year-round Mediterranean climate. Your members will enjoy strolling along tree-lined South Lake Avenue, known as the city's premier...

A paradise in progress.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(San Diego, CA)
September 1, 1999... Ever the ideal meeting destination because of its year-round perfect weather and wealth of scenic beauty and attractions, San Diego continues to expand on its allure with many new exciting developments. For starters, the architecturally...

Meet in Santa Clara, where quality is the theme.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(California)
September 1, 1999... If you've held meetings in Santa Clara in the past, you already know it's a great destination, offering more than 3,400 rooms within city limits and more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Well, guess what? Santa Clara is getting even...

New convention center gives Savannah clout in meetings market.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Georgia)
September 1, 1999... Traffic congested? That's no problem when you're meeting in Savannah. You will be able to jump on a water ferry to reach the new Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, when it opens early in 2000. The ferryboats will give meeting...

Southwest Airlines makes meeting discounts simple.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)
September 1, 1999... OK. You've selected your destination, set your room block, penciled in featured speakers, and chosen your entertainment venues. What's next? Call Southwest Airlines Meetings to arrange a 10 percent discount off most of the airline's...

Atlantic City Tropicana: where delegates can blend business with beaches, boardwalks.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Tropicana Resort and Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey)
September 1, 1999... With more than 47,000 square feet of meeting space, the Atlantic City Tropicana will be ideal for your association's next meeting, convention, or special event. Employing six Certified Meeting Professionals on its staff, the resort offers...

Reserve your space at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(Tennessee)
September 1, 1999... Reserving meeting space at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel puts your members in the center of attractions that have made Music City USA famous, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and the city's exciting dining and entertainment district....

The Peabody Orlando sounds like fun.(ASAE San Diego 1999 Exhibitors Guide)(hotel in Florida)
September 1, 1999... Where can you hear these three disparate sounds: the tinkle of a silver teaspoon on a china cup, the cascades of a waterfall, and the crescendo of ducks quacking? At the Peabody Orlando, of course. "At The Peabody Orlando, every meeting and...