Association Management articles from September 2000

Association Management archives from September 2000

IRS Issues Guidance on 527 Law.(organization disclosure law)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed guidance regarding the new Section 527 organization disclosure law. The guidance addresses 43 issues in question-and-answer format, including this question posed by ASAE and other organizations: Are...

Verdict Against NSPI Upheld.(National Spa and Pool Institute)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Washington (state) Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's $6.6 million verdict against the National Spa & Pool Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, The Court of Appeals rejected NSPI's claims that the trial court's decision wrongfully...

Anna Nunan.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Anna Nunan, who has been with ASAE for six years, was recently promoted from acquisitions editor to director of hook publishing. A new pair of books is available to help staff and volunteer leaders understand association audits. Association...

ASAE.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Kudos to everyone who helped make ASAE Orlando 2000 such a success. Held August 12-15, this year's annual meeting attracted 6,350 attendees (including association executives, associate members, and exhibitors), 340 participants in the World...

A-PAC Raises Record Amount.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... A-PAC, ASAE's political action committee, raised a record $61,820 in FY 2000, an increase of more than 14 percent from the previous year. This success was made possible thanks to 461 donors (also a record) and the leadership of A-PAC Chairman...

Corporate Sponsorship Regulations May Take Dual Tracks.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Internal Revenue Service will likely address Internet-related issues in a new regulatory proceeding while issuing final regulations regarding the tax treatment of sponsorship payments made to exempt organizations. According to Thomas...

Susan Bitter Smith.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Susan Bitter Smith, CAE, a former ASAE chief elected officer who is running for the First District congressional seat in Arizona, recently received the endorsement of the Arizona Republic, the state's largest newspaper. According to the July 30...

ASAE Partners With Aon to Implement Benefits Program.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... ASAE Services, Inc., ASAE's for-profit subsidiary, has selected Aon Worksite Solutions to implement a new benefits program for association employees. The U-Select program is designed to strengthen employees' financial security by allowing them...

Diversity Executive Leadership Program Participants Selected.(American Society of Association Executives program)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Six association executives were selected to participate in ASAE's Diversity Executive Leadership Program, designed to help individuals from underrepresented segments of the association community advance in the profession. The six...

Strategic Issues.
September 1, 2000... If your members don't find or can't find what they're looking for from your association, they might look elsewhere. And it might only take them seconds to decide to do so. And guess what? Courtesy of the Internet, they'll find plenty of...

Raising the Bar for an Online Business.(job Web site of the American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... It's true that ASAE's job-oriented Web site may not have the same name recognition as commercial career sites such as Monster.com or HotJobs.com. But ASAE's Career Headquarters site (www.asaenet.org/careers) is making an indelible mark in the...

LETTERS.
September 1, 2000... Chapter Alternatives With all due respect to Mark Levin, CAE, his June article "Are Chapters Still Viable?" neglects to address an important option: Abandon chapters completely and reallocate resources to more effective ways of adding...

Protecting Organization and Membership Data.
September 1, 2000... Every association routinely gathers and maintains large amounts of valuable information, generating and archiving the association's governance and finance history, contractual arrangements, industry research, and other data. Most associations...

COURTHOUSE CAMPAIGN TRIGGERS OVERHAUL.(in Massachusetts)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... It's becoming safer for citizens and lawyers to seek justice in the corridors of courthouses statewide, thanks to the efforts of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston. A series of investigative articles in MBA's newspaper, Lawyers Journal,...

How to Jump-Start a Conversation.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... You're at a business meeting and want to talk to someone you don't know, but you're at a loss for words. Don't panic. Just take a deep breath and remember these helpful conversation starters, suggested by Barbara Pachter, president of Pachter &...

Fielding Media Inquiries.(media inquiries of association concerning questionable behavior of member)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Q: What legal risks do professional associations encounter in responding to media inquiries about the activities of an association member who has allegedly deviated from "guidelines" promulgated by the association? What are legally sensible...

Respecting Bereavement Needs.(employee leave)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... "Death is always and under all circumstances a tragedy," Theodore Roosevelt once wrote, underscoring the toll taken by grief. Wall Street Journal columnist Sue Shellenbarger recently advised employers to evaluate just what their policies...

SOBERING STATISTICS.(workplace violence)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Violence directed at employers and employees by other employees is the fastest growing category of homicide in the United States, according to the Ohio Casualty Group, a property and casualty insurance company in Hamilton, Ohio. Each year...

MOVING TOWARD DISPUTE RESOLUTION.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... All too often we read about an association suing some of its members or vendors, or about an organization being sued by another association or someone on staff. Although litigation has become a common path to follow, many organizations, courts,...

CONTRIBUTIONS SOAR.(charitable contributions in the US)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Charitable giving totaled $190.16 billion in 1999, according to the American Association of FundRaising Counsel Trust for Philanthropy, Indianapolis. Giving has increased by more than $15 billion annually since 1991 and has also gained ground...

EXECUTIVES WANTED.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Demand for senior-level corporate executives increased 39 percent during the first quarter of 2000 (when compared to the same period in 1999), reports Exec-U-Net, Norwalk, Connecticut.

Attracting the Workers of Tomorrow.(Marriott Hospitality Public Charter High School)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Several local groups have joined forces to support the new Marriott Hospitality Public Charter High School in Washington, D.C., which specializes in training students for careers in the hotel and restaurant industries. Backers include the Hotel...

External Trade Shows: Mining the Gold.(promoting organizations)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Most associations exhibit at industry trade shows to promote their organizations. How do you justify expenses that can represent a third to one half of an entire membership recruitment budget? Here are 10 ways to increase your return on...

Seeking Sound Sleep Solutions.(Hilton Hotels Corp.)(National Sleep Foundation; American Institute of Stress; Biohehavioral Lab)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Hilton Hotels Corporation has created a new network of 50 Travel Lifestyle Centers at select U.S. hotels as part of its ongoing effort to research and provide solutions to travel-related sleep disorders suffered by an estimated 21 million...

Making the Switch to Electronic Surveys.(Educause)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association based in Boulder, Colorado, that seeks to transform higher education through infor mation technology, decided to switch from paper to electronic survey question naires and post-conference evaluations for...

Marketing as a Mind-Set.
September 1, 2000... "MARKETING IS NOT A DEPARTMENT," asserts Ann Oliveri, CAE, senior vice president of leadership and outreach for the Urban Land Institute, Washington D.C. "Marketing is a mind-set." For Beverly Barsook, executive director of the Museum...

Site on a Shoestring.(web site development)
September 1, 2000... Applying foresight, sound infrastructure, and fortuitous staffing to offer value and contain Web costs. Unbelievable as it may seem today, Internet was hardly a household word when I became executive director of the New Jersey Association...

Strategy Man.(American Society of Association Executives)(chairman Jeffry W. Raynes interviewed)(Interview)
September 1, 2000... For ASAE Chairman Jeffry Raynes, CAE, shepherding ASAE's strategic process is priority one. "I was an association executive in college, though I didn't know it at the time." If you knew Jeffry W. Raynes, CAE, executive director and chief...

On the Threshold of a New Atomic Age.(associations forecast the future of energy resources)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Cataclysmic change in energy sources will pose incredible challenges and opportunities for associations. We are on the threshold of a new atomic age triggered by dwindling reserves of fossil fuels and growing demand for energy sources. This...

No surprises.(management and finance of associations)
September 1, 2000... Several years ago, Colin C. Rorrie, Jr., CAE, executive director of the Irving, Texas-based American College of Emergency Physicians, was confronted with a major revenue shortfall. ACEP had planned for quite a few more registrants at its annual...

An Out-of-State Experience.(a work-at-home solution for relocated employee)(Company Business and Marketing)
September 1, 2000... Establishing an alternative workplace. Editor's note: In the November 1999 issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, the cover story package of articles, "Out-of-Site Work Options," explored ideas for flexible work arrangements. In one article, an...

Cybercafes: Service With a Click.(using Internet cafes at conventions)(Company Business and Marketing)
September 1, 2000... More meeting planners are warming up to the idea of including Internet cafes at their conventions. Find out how several associations are benefiting from getting connected. Think back to one of your conventions only a few years ago. The...

Forming a 501 (c)(3).(Wisconsin Manufactured Housing Association forms a charitable foundation)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The decision for a 501(c)(6) association to form a 501(c)(3) organization is becoming more commonplace as associations look for additional ways to advance or expand their missions. Such was the case when the leadership of the Wisconsin...

Consider Offering Web Hosting as a Benefit to Your Members.(Interliant, Inc. service for)(American Society of Association Executives)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... ASAE members can enjoy significant savings on Web hosting services through a new ASAE-sponsored program with Interliant, Inc. Whether your organization is small or large, Interliant can effectively meet your requirements, both now and in the...

Facilitating Staff Initiative With an Online Tool.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... In many associations with fewer than 20 employees, a blending of job descriptions is not uncommon. After all, every one of us is responsible for serving our membership constituents and accordingly we must all know how to do that efficiently and...

Multiple Uses for Your Business Card.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Business cards can be more than a one-way communication. You can enhance your professional image and expedite personal follow-up by using these techniques as you gather and distribute cards. * Use one pocket or place for your own cards and...

TEACHING MEMBERS KEY CONCEPTS FOR COMPETING GLOBALLY.(American Hardware Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... With American hardware manufacturers facing increased competition, a mature domestic market, and fast-paced economic change, many are looking to expand into international markets. However, exporting poses many challenges, including language...

Eastern European Executives Get Dose of U.S. Management.(Brief Article)(Interview)
September 1, 2000... Eager to spread the word about effective association management? Try doing so in countries that belonged to the former Soviet Union. Christine Todd, CAE, did--twice. The chief executive officer of the Northern Virginia Association of...

CEO TO CEO.
September 1, 2000... Q: How do you stay current on technology issues? I read everything I can get my hands on about current and emerging technologies to get ideas about how they might be used to further our own goals and objectives. PC Magazine, Fast Company,...

Disney.(meeting services at Walt Disney World Resort)
September 1, 2000... Offering the "World" to Association Events When it comes to meetings--Disney does them like no one else. At the Walt Disney World Resort, association professionals will find everything they need to drive record-breaking attendance....

Travel: Easier, More Efficient, Affordable C'mon, Drive Happy with Alamo.(Alamo Rent A Car)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... 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...

Renovations and Reinvestments Into the Millennium.(Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Continuing its commitment to excellence and building on what already exceeds more than $100 million in renovations, The Broadmoor will be reinvesting $14.5 million this year to enhance meeting and public spaces as well as restaurants....

Calgary: Canada's Best for Business.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Set in the rolling foothills against the majestic Canadian Rockies to the west and the great plains to the east, Calgary offers visitors the experience of two exciting worlds--stimulating, big-city life and wilderness adventure. The area...

From Cowtown to "Wowtown".(Fort Worth, Texas)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Fort Worth was once a rough-and-tumble frontier town, home to the brave and the brawling. Today this popular Texas city embraces its heritage of the Old West while emerging as a model of downtown revitalization. In the 1980s, a major...

A Great Gathering Place.(Kansas City, Missouri)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... With first-class meeting facilities, central location, reasonable rates, and friendly workforce, Kansas City pulls out all the stops to guarantee a successful meeting, convention, or special event. And, with new facilities and an ever-growing...

If You Haven't Been Lately...(Las Vegas, Nevada)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... You just haven't been to Las Vegas: With the many breathtaking new resorts that have just debuted along the Strip, the night sky literally glows with neon, magic, and possibilities. Las Vegas continues to astound meeting and convention planners...

Expansion Project Sets New Standard of Excellence.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The name Mohegan Sun is soon to become synonymous with "magnificent meetings" thanks to an $800 million expansion that will transform the Northeast's entertainment and gaming mecca into a premier meetings destination. When the expansion is...

Where Play Comes Naturally.(Monterey, California)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... People need play. Especially as part of a meeting. That's one of the best things about Monterey, California. Play comes naturally, literally steps from hotels and the Monterey Conference Center. The historical City of Monterey is located on...

The Colorful Coast of California.(Newport Beach, California)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... California has lots to offer the association executive, and the city of Newport Beach is right in the heart of the state's coveted southern coastline. Intimate and imaginative, the city's casual environment may be just what you're looking for...

Take Your Pick of Cities.(convention planning)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen: We Do Meetings As site of the 1999 U.S. Open Championship, the 2001 U.S. Women's Open, and the 2005 U.S. Open, we know how to host large groups and meetings. With 43 championship golf courses within 15...

Experience the Renaissance.(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Meetings and Conventions Philadelphia is one of the hottest meetings and conventions destinations in the nation. As the proud host of the 2000 Republican National Convention, from July 31-August 3, 2000, Philadelphia will welcome more than...

The Best of the West.(Salt Lake City, Utah)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Nestled between the Great Salt Lake and dramatic Rocky Mountain ranges, Salt Lake is quickly becoming one of America's most popular meeting destinations. It's clean, safe, and boasts some of the most spectacular scenery around. The desert's...

Our Goal Is Your Success.(San Diego, California)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Wonderful weather, friendly faces, a rich heritage, excellent facilities, and world-class attractions are just a few of the things you'll find when you bring your meeting or convention to San Diego. Our community of unparalleled hospitality...

Silicon Valley Central.(Santa Clara, California)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Fueled by the robust Silicon Valley economy, Santa Clara continues to expand and evolve in the new millennium. The city, just an hour's drive south of San Francisco, attracts more than three million visitors each year. It's no wonder, with...

A Winning Destination for Meetings and Conventions.(Tunica, Mississippi)
September 1, 2000... America's third largest gaming resort destination is also an ideal destination for meetings and conventions. Just south of Memphis, Tennessee, on U.S. Highway 61, Tunica is conveniently located close to Interstates 40 and 55, making travel by...

Our City May Surprise You.(Boise, Idaho)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... "Great meeting destination" may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Boise, but it should he. Idaho's capital city offers business travelers a rare blend of urban attractions and remote riches, and some of the finest...

Meeting All Your Convention Needs.(Manitoba, Canada)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Looking for a place to hold your next conference? Look no further than Manitoba, Canada--home to some of the finest convention facilities in the country. You can expect excellent meeting and exhibition spaces, quality accommodations, and...

An Educating, Entertaining Experience.(Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... I magine 242 acres of some of the most exotic subtropical landscaping in the United States...that's Galveston's Moody Gardens, with fantastic attractions, a sprawling conference center, and white sandy beaches. Established by the Moody...

Why Members Prefer the Napa Valley Experience.(Silverado, California)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Want to Give Your Members a Treat? Schedule a meeting in Silverado, a historic 1,200-acre resort in the rolling hills of America's premier wine country, Napa Valley. An hour north of San Francisco, the property features 280 accommodations,...

Big City Amenities, Small-Town Charm.(St. Paul, Minnesota)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Saint Paul is a fresh new destination that offers meeting planners a high-quality convention package with many value-added enhancements. Planners who choose Saint Paul get more for their money. The city of 300,000 offers all the amenities...

Largest Downtown Hotel Offers Convenience, Quality Service.(Nashville, Tennessee, and the Renaissance Nashville Hotel)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... 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....

Wired for Successful Meetings.(Peabody Orlando hotel, Orlando, Florida)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Americas leading associations are expanding memberships and providing more and better member services, by locating their annual conventions, board meetings and retreats, workshops, and training seminars in spacious, ultra-luxurious hotels and...

Sites, Services, Solutions.(BestSitesFree services)
September 1, 2000... If you're planning a meeting or conference, BestSitesFree can do much of your work for you at no cost, with no strings attached. What's more, they actually pay you, the planner, $1 for each meeting room you book (up to $500 per meeting)....

Are You Ready for the Revolution?(Avectra: associaton management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... There is a revolutionary new approach to association management that capitalizes on the extraordinary capabilities of the Internet. Avectra harnesses that revolutionary power for every constituent of membership-based organizations by...

Tomorrow's Success Depends on Today's Services.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The decisions you make today will have a far-reaching effect on your association, its assets, its property, and its people. With so much at risk, you would be well advised to accept the guidance of professionals when examining your needs and...

Technology ... It Takes More Than Technical Expertise.(DelCor Technology Solutions Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... When it's time to select effective technology solutions, it's a given that you need expertise DelCor's highly skilled and professionally certified staff will give you the expert assistance you require. You might ask this though... is technical...

Who Says Outsourcing Doesn't Pay?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... In this fast-paced Information Age, association executives need every possible tool to keep their shows fresh, their participants and exhibitors happy, and to stay a step ahead of their many competitors--all while keeping costs under control....

Addressing Association Challenges With Internet-based Solutions.
September 1, 2000... Associations today are faced with a number of critical challenges. Increasing membership rolls, staying ahead of the technology curve, generating new revenue streams, reducing costs, investing in new programs, managing event logistics, and...

Do's and Don'ts of Shopping Online for B2B Products and Services.(business to business)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... There are so many e-commerce sites available that it is easy to get confused about how to find the best vendors to meet your product or service needs. Keep in mind that these sites often look similar but may not be. Beyond the snappy home page...

E-Learning for Associations[SM].(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... "The next big killer application for the Internet is going to be education. Education over the Internet is going to make e-mail look like a rounding error."--John Chambers, CEO, Cisco Systems Associations are at the intersection of four...

Insurance on Your Terms.(CoverageCorp.com online insurance)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... CoverageCorp.Com is the leading provider of online insurance options for small to mid-size businesses. Representing several of the nation's premier insurers, CoverageCorp.Com is establishing partnerships with leading trade associations,...

Inside Every Election Is a Great Election Waiting to Be Run.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Every election is an important election. But how can organization that is already devoted to its day-to-day business find the time to run a great election? Conducting professional elections that bring higher turnout is what we do. We're...

Seize the Web.(trade associations)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Internet is rapidly changing the way many trade associations do business. But the Internet doesn't have to eclipse traditional trade associations as we know them. As in real life, trade associations can prosper on the Internet by...

E-Stamp[R] Makes Mailing Easy.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Now there's a way to download postage off the Internet and print it out from your own PC. It saves the trouble of constantly running to the post office--as well as allowing you to print postage at the same time you address your letter or...

Internet Strategy for Net Gain: Cultivating Community Online.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... For decades, associations have brought together thousands of members, providing industry news and services and establishing themselves as the leading experts for the industries they serve. But just as the Internet has changed the rules of...

Navigate Investment Planning With Ease.(Association Investment Program)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Managing an association's financial assets in today's topsy-turvy market is about as easy as dog-paddling in a riptide. That's why Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. ("Legg Mason"), in consultation with the American Society of Association Executives...

Member Insurance NPG: Enhance, Enrich, and Educate.(National Professional Group, American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... National Professional Group (NPG) provides insurance and financial products that meet the needs of organization members while offering creative revenue-sharing opportunities to the association. Our programs deliver value to membership while...

Votenet: Using the Internet to Sharpen Your Legislative Strategy.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... You've spent days, weeks, or perhaps months developing the message that states your organization's position on a critical issue--a position that you want our elected leaders to adopt now. And when it comes to winning hearts and minds before an...

The Only Web Information Network[TM].(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The association industry is quickly recognizing the endless opportunities Internet technology provides for associations to improve member services, streamline internal processes, and boost the bottom line. But unlike previous technologies, the...

Delivers Virtual Meeting Educational and Educational Content To Your Home or Office.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... SeminarSource.com has developed the technology to broaden the scope of your meetings by providing a long distance learning capability called SeminarCast [TM]. SeminarCast is a webcasting service that allows members who cannot physically...

An Opportunity That Benefits Your Association--And Your Members.(the Spirit Affinity Program)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Sprint Affinity program is a robust comprehensive communication program with the proven ability to bring both your association and your members the kind of value-added benefits that can help build your businesses. With the Sprint...

Fully Integrated Portal, Community, and Commerce Solutions to Power the E-association.(TMA/Resources Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same--NOT! More than a few years ago now, a leading investment house proudly advertised that it made money the "old fashioned way." You won't see that slogan today because businesses--and...

Accelerate Your Success Today.(WeGo.com web services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Feeling pressured to ramp up your Internet presence? You're not alone. Despite the challenge posed by new Internet entrants, trade and professional associations are uniquely positioned to benefit from the explosive growth of...

Audit Provides Verification, Valuable Data.(Expomark)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Your annual convention's coming up, and you're looking for an incentive to help sign more exhibitors and attract participants. You also know that the very exhibitors you're trying to reach are looking for information that's going to help them...