Association Management back issues from September 2000:
IRS Issues Guidance on 527 Law.(organization disclosure law)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 political organizations that are already ...
Verdict Against NSPI Upheld.(National Spa and Pool Institute)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 assigned liability for negligent standard ...
Anna Nunan.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Audits from A to Z: A Guide for ...
ASAE.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Congress, and a record 895 booths. The meeting ...
A-PAC Raises Record Amount.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Curtis C. Deane, CAE, president of the American ...
Corporate Sponsorship Regulations May Take Dual Tracks.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Miller, acting director of rulings and agreements ...
Susan Bitter Smith.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 ...
ASAE Partners With Aon to Implement Benefits Program.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 to select insurance products on an ...
Diversity Executive Leadership Program Participants Selected.(American Society of Association Executives program)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 participants, who were nominated by ASAE allied ...
Strategic Issues.
Sep 01, 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 options. If those statements don't characterize the ...
Raising the Bar for an Online Business.(job Web site of the American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 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 association world in terms of ease of access to ...
LETTERS.
Sep 01, 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 value to membership. Many of my ...
Protecting Organization and Membership Data.
Sep 01, 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 have determined what information should remain ...
COURTHOUSE CAMPAIGN TRIGGERS OVERHAUL.(in Massachusetts)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 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, documented extensive violations of fire, ...
How to Jump-Start a Conversation.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 & Associates, Cherry Hill, New Jersey ...
Fielding Media Inquiries.(media inquiries of association concerning questionable behavior of member)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 strategies in responding to such a crisis? ...
Respecting Bereavement Needs.(employee leave)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 provide for employees suffering the loss of a loved ...
SOBERING STATISTICS.(workplace violence)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 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 between 1992 and 1996, more than 2 million ...
MOVING TOWARD DISPUTE RESOLUTION.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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, governments, and individuals are moving ...
CONTRIBUTIONS SOAR.(charitable contributions in the US)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Charitable giving totaled $190.16 billion in 1999, according to the American Association of FundRaising Counsel Trust for Philanthropy, Indianapolis. Giving has ...
EXECUTIVES WANTED.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Demand for senior-level corporate executives increased 39 percent during the first quarter ...
Attracting the Workers of Tomorrow.(Marriott Hospitality Public Charter High School)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Association of Washington, D.C., the Greater ...
External Trade Shows: Mining the Gold.(promoting organizations)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 investing in external trade shows. 1 ....
Seeking Sound Sleep Solutions.(Hilton Hotels Corp.)(National Sleep Foundation; American Institute of Stress; Biohehavioral Lab)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 business travelers. Working with the National Sleep ...
Making the Switch to Electronic Surveys.(Educause)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 several reasons. * It's a much better fit ...
Marketing as a Mind-Set.
Sep 01, 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 Stores Association, Denver, marketing is ...
Site on a Shoestring.(web site development)
Sep 01, 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 of Mental Health Agencies, Inc ....
Strategy Man.(American Society of Association Executives)(chairman Jeffry W. Raynes interviewed)(Interview)
Sep 01, 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 operating officer of APICS--The ...
On the Threshold of a New Atomic Age.(associations forecast the future of energy resources)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 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 epoch promises to be a time of great ...
No surprises.(management and finance of associations)
Sep 01, 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 meeting than materialized, causing Rorrie to ...
An Out-of-State Experience.(a work-at-home solution for relocated employee)(Company Business and Marketing)
Sep 01, 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 association executive described ...
Cybercafes: Service With a Click.(using Internet cafes at conventions)(Company Business and Marketing)
Sep 01, 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 first educational session is over, the ...
Forming a 501 (c)(3).(Wisconsin Manufactured Housing Association forms a charitable foundation)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Manufactured Housing Association (WMHA), a trade ...
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)
Sep 01, 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 future. Choose from a comprehensive suite of ...
Facilitating Staff Initiative With an Online Tool.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 effectively. Communication, even in small ...
Multiple Uses for Your Business Card.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 another for the cards you collect at a ...
TEACHING MEMBERS KEY CONCEPTS FOR COMPETING GLOBALLY.(American Hardware Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 barriers, differing customs, and complicated ...
Eastern European Executives Get Dose of U.S. Management.(Brief Article)(Interview)
Sep 01, 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 Realtors, Fairfax, took a return tour of the ...
CEO TO CEO.
Sep 01, 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, Inc., and Wired are publications I read ...
Disney.(meeting services at Walt Disney World Resort)
Sep 01, 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. Practically every kind of resort experience is ...
Travel: Easier, More Efficient, Affordable C'mon, Drive Happy with Alamo.(Alamo Rent A Car)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 nation's largest car-rental companies with ...
Renovations and Reinvestments Into the Millennium.(Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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. Completion is scheduled for May 2001. The ...
Calgary: Canada's Best for Business.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 has a reputation for warm and friendly ...
From Cowtown to "Wowtown".(Fort Worth, Texas)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 redevelopment program began in downtown Fort ...
A Great Gathering Place.(Kansas City, Missouri)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 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 list of top-notch attractions, Kansas City ...
If You Haven't Been Lately...(Las Vegas, Nevada)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 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 with its world-class convention facilities, ...
Expansion Project Sets New Standard of Excellence.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 complete, Mohegan Sun's magnificent ...
Where Play Comes Naturally.(Monterey, California)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 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 edge of Monterey Bay, the largest ...
The Colorful Coast of California.(Newport Beach, California)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 in a meetings destination. ...
Take Your Pick of Cities.(convention planning)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 miles, this area is known as The Home of ...
Experience the Renaissance.(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 45,000 participants, including 15,000 ...
The Best of the West.(Salt Lake City, Utah)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 never been so cool. Treat Your ...
Our Goal Is Your Success.(San Diego, California)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 professionals is dedicated to making your event a ...
Silicon Valley Central.(Santa Clara, California)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 more than 3,400 hotel rooms and 300 days of ...
A Winning Destination for Meetings and Conventions.(Tunica, Mississippi)
Sep 01, 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 car or bus effortless. This location also ...
Our City May Surprise You.(Boise, Idaho)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 facilities around. Easy to get ...
Meeting All Your Convention Needs.(Manitoba, Canada)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 superb dining--all at competitive prices ....
An Educating, Entertaining Experience.(Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Foundation in 1982, Moody Gardens features two unique ...
Why Members Prefer the Napa Valley Experience.(Silverado, California)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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, each is a full suite containing a ...
Big City Amenities, Small-Town Charm.(St. Paul, Minnesota)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 of a large metropolitan area in a ...
Largest Downtown Hotel Offers Convenience, Quality Service.(Nashville, Tennessee, and the Renaissance Nashville Hotel)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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. The largest hotel in downtown ...
Wired for Successful Meetings.(Peabody Orlando hotel, Orlando, Florida)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 resorts. What's new in the meetings ...
Sites, Services, Solutions.(BestSitesFree services)
Sep 01, 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). Although it may sound too good to be true, it isn't ....
Are You Ready for the Revolution?(Avectra: associaton management)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 completely addressing the needs of members, ...
Tomorrow's Success Depends on Today's Services.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 the insurance options available through ...