Association Management articles from September 2003

Association Management archives from September 2003

Technology and you: it's not just the technology!(Avectra Presents)
September 1, 2003... With almost twenty years devoted toward providing software solutions to associations, I am often fascinated to hear the reasons espoused as to the criteria for selection of a new system. Just what are the key factors in selecting your...

Public policy update: FCC fax regulations.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... At press time, ASAE was in the thick of its opposition to the Federal Communications Commission's revised fax rules. Set to go into effect August 25, 30 days after they were published in the Federal Register, the new rules require associations...

Spam debate to continue after recess.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... As Congress approached its August recess, debate and consensus-building continued in both houses about ways to best curb unsolicited commercial e-mail or spam. While there appears to be bipartisan support for banning spam, different opinions...

Faced with a vacancy on its Executive Committee created by the appointment of John H. Graham IV as ASAE's president and CEO.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Faced with a vacancy on its Executive Committee created by the appointment of John H. Graham IV as ASAE's president and CEO, the ASAE Foundation's Nominating Committee has recommended that David J. Noonan, deputy executive vice president,...

ASAE welcomes Arline S. Williams as its new director of design and production.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ASAE welcomes Arline S. Williams as its new director of design and production. With more than 17 years of experience, Williams has worked as a production manager for Ziff-Davis Publishing and as production director for Black Entertainment...

The ASAE Winter Conference has been rescheduled for February 9-11, 2004, at the Baltimore Convention Center.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The ASAE Winter Conference has been rescheduled for February 9-11, 2004, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Time gained from the date change will be used to redefine the professional development focus of the conference. Associations may...

Has your association done exceptional volunteer work?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Has your association done exceptional volunteer work? October 1, 2003, is the next deadline for the Associations Advance America Awards. Presented year-round, the awards recognize associations that move America forward. Programs conducted...

The winning bid for ASAE's 2005 annual meeting went to Nashville, Tennessee.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The winning bid for ASAE's 2005 annual meeting went to Nashville, Tennessee. ASAE will work with the city, convention officials, and the hospitality community to prepare for the August 13-16 meeting at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention...

R. Tim Webster, executive director of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Alexandria, Virginia, for 27 years, died on July 6 at age 56.(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... R. Tim Webster, executive director of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Alexandria, Virginia, for 27 years, died on July 6 at age 56. Webster was instrumental in building ASCP into a leading pharmacy organization with 6,500...

Travel promotion advisory board created.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... On the heels of recent policy decisions making it more difficult for international visitors to enter the United States, the Department of Commerce has created a 15-member advisory board to counsel Secretary Don Evans on how best to increase...

House ways and means committee considers charitable giving.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Charitable Giving Act, or CARE Act, is set for House Ways and Means Committee mark-up this month. The House bill would expand charitable resources by providing Americans who do not itemize on their tax returns the opportunity to deduct a...

All-Star winners announced.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Recipients of the 2003 ASAE All-Star Award have been selected. In its second year, the program recognizes excellence in customer relations management among associate members. This year's winners are Ted Kanatas, general manager, Hyatt Regency...

Peer refresher.(Preview)
September 1, 2003... How many times has a colleague's two cents worth helped you see a challenge in a new light? How many times has a call to a peer steered you to a solution you may not have otherwise found? How often has trolling an e-mail discussion list helped...

Data integrity rules.(ASAE Up Front)
September 1, 2003... Associations commit huge amounts of financial and human resources to selecting the right database and configuring it to store their member records. When executed with proper thought and planning, the database can be the best source of...

Advocacy training 101.(Letters)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... The ideas in the June 2003 Size Wise column by Trudy Aron about legislative activities were creative and realistic ("Setting Up a Legislative Day," page 72). It addressed one aspect of successful advocacy: planning the event. The next step,...

Guide to great hotels & destinations: specializing in meetings.
September 1, 2003... CHICAGO MAKES THE RIVER CONNECTION NEW YORK CITY FEEL THE ENERGY OF THE NEW TIMES SQUARE ORLANDO A BRILLIANT STAR IN THE SOUTHEAST PUERTO RICO AMERICA'S MEETING DESTINATION IN THE CARIBBEAN PLANNERS ...

Employers' obligations to staff serving in the military.(Legal)(benefits and re-employment)
September 1, 2003... The recent war with Iraq resulted in many employees temporarily leaving their civilian jobs for military service. The federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 provides a minimum baseline of rights for such...

Optimism grows for improved job market.(Data Dispatch)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... OPTIMISM GROWS FOR IMPROVED JOB MARKET. A May 2003 survey of 268 executive recruiters conducted by Execunet, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, found that 52 percent of respondents are "somewhat confident" and 36 percent are "confident" or "very...

What the future promises.(Data Dispatch)
September 1, 2003... WHAT THE FUTURE PROMISES. Need a break from everyday news and statistics? Consider these projections from the World Future Society, Bethesda, Mary land: 2010--video tattoos gain popularity; 2012--insect-like robots used for crop pollination;...

A certifiable milestone.(Data Dispatch)(Computing Technology Industry Association will reach a certification milestone)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A CERTIFIABLE MILESTONE. The Computing Technology Industry Association, Oak Brook, Illinois, will reach a certification milestone by year's end, when nearly a half million technicians are expected to have earned its A+ certification. The...

Tracking incentive pay trends.(Human Resources)
September 1, 2003... Nonprofit organizations have begun shifting to more formalized incentive plans, incorporating measures of specific performance targets to be achieved by staff at all levels. These targets are being established before, or near, the beginning of...

Paying for travel time.(Legal)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Q: A number of our non-supervisor employees travel to our annual and regional meetings to provide support services. Should they be paid for travel time? A: Under most circumstances, yes. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, travel...

Seven habits that spell disaster.(Management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... In the July 2003 issue of Fast Company author Sydney Finkelstein outlines seven habits that will transform even the best-intentioned manager into a disastrous boss and business leader. So while you're working on business skills that will speed...

Backpack awareness day seeks relief for school children.(Service Salute)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Back to school means back to muscle strain and pain for many overloaded school children. September 24 marks the second annual observance of National School Backpack Awareness Day promoted by the American Occupational Therapy Association,...

Brush up on bookkeeping basics.(Finance)(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... Nonprofit organizations seeking to learn or refresh basic bookkeeping know-how will welcome a new hands-on guide published by the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (www.wilder.org), St. Paul, Minnesota. Bookkeeping Basics, What Every Nonprofit...

The economy's toll on meeting attendance.(Eye On The Industry)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Meetings represented the largest single source of gross nondues revenue for associations in 2002, which is no surprise given that approximately 90 percent of associations hold a major annual meeting. Lately, against the backdrop of a...

Energize creates two-for-one promotion.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Energize, Inc. (www.energizeinc.com), Philadelphia, recently came up with a clever way to promote its expanded offering of electronic books on volunteer management. When completely unfolded, the opposite side of a four-page brochure becomes a...

Truck, rail industries end long-standing lobbying feud.(Collaborations)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The lobbying guns will not fire for at least the next six years in a perennial Capitol Hill battle that has pitted truckers against railroads. Truckers lobby the federal government to approve longer, heavier trucks. The railroads lobby against...

Ten must-have strategies.(Volunteer Management)(strategies that will enhance your ability to recruit, train, and motivate volunteers.)
September 1, 2003... Dale Carnegie, in his groundbreaking book, How to Win Friends and Influence People (1998, Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group), said that the only way to get someone to do something is if he or she wants to. Psychologists tell us that...

Disaster doctrine: life is unpredictable; create a crisis plan that is not.(Business continuity)
September 1, 2003... THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, SOUNDED A WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE UNITED States and will stand as a significant event in our lifetime. For many of us, it marks the date we began questioning our safety and security as a free and...

Your meetings deserves its own crisis plan: don't leave home without one.
September 1, 2003... NO ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES MAY BE quite as vulnerable to crises such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), terrorism, riots, hurricanes, or the loss of key people as meetings and conferences. In April 2003, for example, the SARS...

Small meetings, big opportunities: how to get a great deal on your next small meeting.(Meeting negotiation)
September 1, 2003... Now IS A VERY GOOD TIME FOR SMALL MEETINGS, AND WITH A BIT OF TACTICAL finesse you can negotiate some very favorable agreements. As the economic downturn of the past two years has negatively affected hospitality market segments such as...

Intentional IT: whatever your future technology plans, a technology road map is a must.(Technology)
September 1, 2003... IT WASN'T UNTIL ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO THAT THE AMERICAN Council of Engineering Companies, Washington, D.C., had a written technology plan. "When I arrived at ACEC in September 2001," recalls Mary Ann Emely, CAE, vice president of operations, "we...

Belmont's stakes: chairman Barbara Belmont, CAE, wants you to keep turning to ASAE for learning and networking, as she has throughout her career in association management.(Interview)(Interview)
September 1, 2003... THERE SHE SAT, NEAR THE END of a long day of listening to speakers during her first ASAE program by her own admission "so bored she couldn't see straight." Then, association executive Chuck Rumbarger, CAE, the last presenter of the day, began...

Fraud squad: exercise comprehensive financial controls to safeguard association assets.(Fraud prevention)
September 1, 2003... IN CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, THE property manager of a 268-unit homeowners association stole $1.5 million during a seven-year period before his activities were discovered. He used a common ploy: He ordered from the association's bank a second set...

Dodging the liability bullet: preventing tort claims resulting from association policies and programs.(Tort claims)
September 1, 2003... IMAGINE THAT YOU ARE the education director of a professional society for health care practitioners. You are responsible for the largest portion of your society's budget, almost half of which comes from associate members--that is, medical...

Marketing your meetings for less.(Meetings)
September 1, 2003... How is it possible to produce and mail an effective marketing brochure on an ever-tightening budget? Following are some cost-saving ideas that have worked for my organization. Drop the four-color format. We saved $450 by switching from a...

Salary figures for associations of all shapes and sizes.(ASAE Resource)(Association Executive Compensation and Benefits Study, 14th Ed.)(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... If you're interested in weighing your salary against those in comparable organizations, ASAE has the product for you. Countless individuals rely on the Association Executive Compensation & Benefits Study, 14th Edition (2003, ASAE) to compare...

Profitable partnerships.(ASAE Resource)(Digital Handshake: Finding Revenue in New Relationships )(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... Partnering with technology companies is a way many associations create new revenue streams, but some small-staff associations might initially consider such business opportunities too time-consuming or involved to undertake. Digital Handshake:...

Preparing for transition.(Management)(executive succession)
September 1, 2003... Inevitably, the time comes when an association CEO moves on, and the resulting transition can be all the more traumatic for a small-staff association. Even if you are not intending to leave your position soon, planning for the transition now...

How can we better serve the association community?(ASAE/Allied Society Strategic Partnership Agreement)
September 1, 2003... TOGETHER. THAT'S HOW. Association executives who believe they are best served by a strong national professional association and a vibrant local community of peers can now access this through a strategic partnership between ASAE and its...

Principled governance.(Governance)
September 1, 2003... While its name may not sound familiar to most Americans, SOS-Kinderdorf International (KDI), Vienna, Austria, is the largest nongovernmental child-welfare organization in the world, operating in 131 countries. Through its governance structure...

New mechanism measures short-term tourism outlook.(Trends)(WTO World Tourism Barometer)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A new evaluation tool developed by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), Madrid, attempts to monitor and quantify the short-term outlook for tourism--and its most recent findings suggest that the industry might be close to reaching a turning...

Q: In a challenging economic environment, what should an association never cut from its budget and why?(CEO To CEO)
September 1, 2003... Key projects or activities that the members most value should not be cut from an association's budget. The association's leadership must have a clear understanding of what is most valued. What is key can be determined by asking members; by...

Austin, Texas: a meeting destination on the move.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Forbes magazine names Austin the country's "best place for business." Travel + Leisure magazine and America Online list Austin within the country's top five cities for best cultural attractions, best nightlife, friendliest people, best in...

AdvantageBoston: you'll love what we've done with the place!(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... If you think you know Boston, think again. America's most historical city is now America's newest state-of-the-art convention city. The city of Boston has undergone a major build-out of new convention, hotel, and infrastructure capabilities....

Cape Town International Convention Centre: the newest hot spot for conferences and exhibitions.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Already a popular vacation and incentive destination, Cape Town is taking a gigantic leap into hosting international conferences. The Cape Town International Convention Centre officially opened at the end of June, but the local hospitality...

Caribe Royale all-suites resort & convention: expanded facilities, casual atmosphere.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Association meeting planners demand special attributes from the sites they select, and Orlando, Florida's largest independently owned meetings resort--the Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort 8 Convention Center--has enhanced its facilities with...

Meeting in New Cincinnati: America's great destination is getting even better.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... 2003 is a year of premieres in Cincinnati. There's the new Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds; the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art and the new Cincinnati wing at the Cincinnati Art Museum; the Tall Stacks Music, Arts,...

Walt Disney World Resort, Florida: world-class destination generates record-breaking meeting attendance.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Rivaling entire cities for venues and entertainment, Walt Disney World is the most popular resort destination in the world. With indisputable drawing power, Disney helps association meetings drive record-breaking attendance year after year....

Hawai'i Convention Center: good business amid aloha spirit.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... "The people of Hawai'i have come together to extend a warm welcome to the ASAE Hawai'i 2003 Annual Meeting and Exposition," says Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai'i Convention Center. "We are especially excited to host such a...

Houston, Texas: SpaceCity offers infinite possibilities for meetings.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is a leader in business, entertainment, the arts, and so much more. Visit Houston, and you'll understand why it is a city of infinite possibilities. MEETING SPACE When the...

Louisville, Kentucky: ... we've got it!(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Louisville, Kentucky, is synonymous with thoroughbred racing, beautiful countryside, and southern charm. It also has a reputation as a top meeting destination. MEETING FACILITIES The area's inventory of meeting and convention...

The Galt House Hotel & Suites: legendary property invests $50 million in improvements.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... The 1,300-room Galt House Hotel & Suites in Louisville, Kentucky, is undergoing a $50 million renovation to keep pace with the vitality of the area. The improvement effort currently under way is being completed simultaneously with future...

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center: a luxurios, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Las Vegas.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... With the Las Vegas Strip's newest state-of-the-art convention center, access to more than 15,000 hotel rooms at a variety of price points, and a variety of entertainment and attractions to keep your attendees satisfied, Mandalay Bay Resort &...

Greater Miami and the Beaches: a formula for successful meetings.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Why meet in Miami? Greater Miami and the Beaches have a formula for success few can match. A sophisticated and exciting international city, Miami attracts visitors with top-rated hotels, beaches, water sports, tennis, golf, great shopping,...

Meet in Mobile: a city on the water and on the move.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Mobile, Alabama, blends a rich, nautical past with Southern hospitality and a coastal climate. This charming city on Mobile Bay has a 300-year history but is poised to become a prime destination in the 21st century. Here are only a few of the...

Monterey, California: inspiration and activity at every turn.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Inspiration and activity are essential to a successful meeting. Located on the edge of the nation's largest marine sanctuary, Monterey invites visitors to experience their favorite activities, enjoy attractions, and explore new endeavors in the...

Ontario, California: the affordable alternative in Southern California.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Strategically located between Palm Springs and Los Angeles, Ontario is Southern California's affordable alternative. Its central location allows for easy accessibility via several freeways and it is minutes from all that Southern California has...

The Polynesian Cultural Center: a true spirit of Aloha.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... When the Polynesian Cultural Center, located on Oahu's scenic North Shore, began its mission to share the Polynesian culture with the world in 1963, it wasn't uncommon to see more performers on stage than paying customers in the audience....

Puerto Rico: exotic, tropical, but still in your comfort zone.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... For U.S. meeting planners looking for destinations closer to home that still give attendees the feeling of getting away, there is no better time to consider Puerto Rico, the hub of the Caribbean. With 272 miles of coastline and hundreds of...

The Puerto Rico Convention Center: the excitement is building. The building is exciting.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... The Puerto Rico hospitality community is excitedly preparing for the biggest event in its history--the opening in 2005 of a magnificent, state-of-the-art convention facility. The new Puerto Rico Convention Center will be the centerpiece of an...

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority: the most affordable destination offers first-class service and amenities.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority prides itself on surpassing the quality association meeting planners have come to expect. The RSCVA staff provides every group the highest level of service and is available to be the extra set...

San Antonio: the story never ends.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Long a crossroads of history, San Antonio is a blend of deeply rooted traditions and 21st-century cosmopolitan flair. The nation's ninth-largest city, San Antonio is a joyful melange of the flavors and sounds of Old Mexico, the Republic of...

Santa Clara CVB: Silicon Valley central.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Fueled by the ever-changing Silicon Valley, Santa Clara continues to expand and evolve for the 21st century. The city, just an hour's drive south of San Francisco and five miles from Mineta/San Jose International Airport, attracts more than 3...

Turnberry Isle Resort & Club: South Florida's destination for memorable meetings.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Turnberry Isle Resort 8 Club, a Mandarin Oriental Hotel and a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is South Florida's premiere private resort. Located within 25 minutes of Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airports and secluded in the...

The Venetian resort-hotel-casino: everything you want next event--under one roof.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Located on the Las Vegas Strip, at the former site of the legendary Sands Hotel, The Venetian evokes Venice's historical art, architecture, and culture. Imagine Venice under a desert sky. Rated Four Diamond by AAA and Four Star by...

Virginia governor promotes meetings: 400th anniversary of first permanent English-speaking colony.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had their choice of meeting sites in Colonial America, and they led a group of patriots to meet and build a nation amid the verdant hills, valleys, and strategic waterways of Virginia. By the time the...

The historic Richmond region: easy to love for meetings and conventions.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Considering a location to make your next meeting or event one that will go down in history? Don't overlook the possibilities presented by the historic Richmond, Virginia, region. Almost 400 years old. Richmond offers a rich history--from...

The New Norfolk: where your meetings takes center stage.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... The New Norfolk offers a beautifully revitalized waterfront and 1,000 committable rooms within walking distance of 176,000 square feet of meeting space in a vibrant downtown. There's no better place to stage your next meeting or convention. ...

Alamo Rent-a-Car: for associations, it pays to go Alamo!(Hospitality)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Alamo Rent-a-Car is one of the nation's largest rental car companies. It serves the most popular domestic and international travel destinations by providing quality vehicles and service to leisure, business, and local customers. The company...

Daytona Beach Area CVB: big beach, great meetings by the sea.(Hospitality)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, just one hour's drive from Orlando, the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is your connection to a seaside meeting or convention. The area's 23 miles of fine, white-sand beaches have welcomed...

National Car Rental: on the go with the name you know.(Hospitality)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... National Car Rental operates in more than 3,000 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Asian-Pacific Corridor, Africa, and Australia. ANC, the parent company of National Car Rental, operates...

Palm Beach CVB: new convention center to open in November.(Hospitality)
September 1, 2003... Luring visitors with legendary hospitality and offering world-class meeting facilities, services, amenities, and a brand new convention center, it's no wonder Palm Beach County is a preferred choice among business travelers and meeting...

Sacramento, California: where you'll find golden opportunities for meetings.(Hospitality)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The city that hosted the Gold Rush is now a fast-growing metropolitan area of more than 1.7 million. Sacramento boasts a mild climate, world-class shopping and restaurants, superior arts and entertainment, historic sites, beautiful parks, 30...

Saint Paul, Minnesota: the city of action.(Hospitality)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... "Saint Paul continues to impress convention goers as a city on the move," says Julia Larson, vice president for convention sales and marketing, Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau. "The national and international exposure Saint Paul...

St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area: miles of beaches ... and unlimited possibilities.(Hospitality)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Many of the qualities that make the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater area the leading leisure destination on Florida's Gulf Coast are facilitating the rise in meeting business for the area. "First, there are not many destinations that can offer...

Peabody Hotel Group: the Peabody flag flies high.(Hospitality)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... More than 70 years ago, The Peabody Memphis, "the South's grand hotel," gave the world a unique, living symbol--the Peabody Ducks--and marched into the hearts and minds of meeting planners and their clients who recognize the sign of the duck as...

Announcing iMIS 10.3 for Microsoft .NET.: iMIS 10 ... real software that can be easily upgraded.(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... iMIS 10.3 for Microsoft .NET continues the tradition of excellence, established by Advanced Solutions International, Inc. more than 12 years ago, of adopting the best technologies available while preserving a simple and cost-effective upgrade...

AIG American General: a nontraditional approach to enhancing association membership benefits.(Business Partners)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Turbulent economic times affect everyone--associations and their members alike. Associations are often seeing less working capital, and member companies are commonly experiencing diminishing profits and soaring expenses. Perhaps the most...

Aon Association Services: one-stop shopping for insurance tailored to your association's needs.(Business Partners)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The decisions you make today will have far-reaching effects on your association, its assets, its property, and its employees. With so much at risk, every association executive should consider the insurance options available through the...

netFORUM, Avectra's Association Management Software: member expectations are running at the speed of the internet. With netForum, so can yours!(Business Partners)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Associations must understand and leverage the increasingly self-service nature of the economy, trends in information delivery, and demographic changes within their target membership. Members who will join associations in 2004 are different...

NOAH from JL Systems, Inc.: empowering associations with internet and database solutions.(Business Partners)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... NOAH is the enterprise association management system that covers all facets of association life from the expected features of membership, committees, meetings, subscriptions, advertising, and expositions to the unexpected features of...

Marsh Affinity Group Services: delivering insurance solutions for associations.(Business Partners)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Marsh's Affinity Group Services practice is a leading provider of solutions for insurance program management. Affinity Group Services is a service of Seabury & Smith, Inc., a division of Marsh. We work with associations, affinity groups,...