Association Management back issues from September 2001:
Vermont Attorney General Accepts Supreme Court Ruling on Lobby Tax.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The Office of the Attorney General of the State of Vermont decided not to appeal the state's Supreme Court ruling affirming the unconstitutionality of a state-administered tax on lobbying. All lobbyists and lobbyist employers in Vermont were notified of the state's decision to give up any ...
ASAE Selects Lyris as Sponsored Program for E-mail List Management and Listserver Solutions.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... ASAE Services, Inc., the for-profit subsidiary of ASAE, announced that it will partner with Lyris, Berkeley, California, to offer e-mail list and listserver solutions to its ...
House Passes Patients' Rights Bill.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The House of Representatives, voting 226-203, passed legislation that offers the first federal safeguards for patients in managed care. A last-minute deal between the Bush administration and Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-GA) resulted in the amendment that allows aggrieved ...
Joseph T. Morris.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Joseph T. Morris, former executive vice president of the National Association of Photographic Manufacturers (now PIMA), Harrison, New York, died on ...
Congratulations to Gari Fails.
Sep 01, 2001 ... Congratulations to Gari Fails, CAE, president and CEO of the New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants, Albuquerque, who received this year's Banff Centre--ASAE Award for Excellence in Association Leadership. The award recognizes association executives who demonstrate outstanding ...
Earl Pomeroy.(tax legislation and Medicare and Social Security)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), speaking at a July 24 ASAE Alliance Forum breakfast, said that he does not believe that a tax bill benefiting the business community will be successful this ...
Four more allied societies.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Four more allied societies have elected to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE that will provide for shared access to information and more uniformity in the branding of activities, products, services, and alliances. They are the Indiana Society of ...
Together: Five Steps to Conflict Resolution.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... All association boards will experience conflict. In Leaders Working Together: Five Steps to Conflict Resolution, Robert S. Adams extends the research he conducted for the ASAE Foundation to provide ...
Member Services.(Book on membership management for associations)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The third volume in the core competencies in membership management series, Member Services, edited by Lorili Toth, CAE, is now available. To ...
ASAE PHILADELPHIA 2001 DELIVERS LESSONS.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Boasting more than 100 education sessions, honoring 173 association leaders for earning the CAE designation, breaking its previous record of exposition booths (922), and debuting the ASAE Foundation's latest landmark publication, "Exploring the Future," ASAE demonstrated the "Evolution" ...
ON EVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Actress Lily Tomlin entertained attendees in the closing general session, referring to ASAE as "one big mothership of associations." Taking on the multiple personas of some of her beloved Laugh In characters--Ernestine the telephone operator and Edith Ann, a prescient five-year-old--Tomlin ...
ASAE Board of Directors Expands on Technology Mega-Issue.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Expanding on the technology mega-issue first identified in December, ASAE's Board of Directors approved five value proposition statements based on information culled from members of target groups from five key market segments. The five task groups are * CEOs; * other ...
Exploring the Future: Seven Strategic Conversations That Could Transform Your Association.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Exploring the Future: Seven Strategic Conversations That Could Transform Your Association, by Robert Olson and Atul Dighe, presents the final report of an 18-month environmental scan conducted by the ASAE ...
Buzz From Abroad.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... On the international front, countries from Mexico to Malaysia, from Egypt to the United Kingdom, were represented by attendees and exhibitors. Michael S. Olson, CAE, ASAE president and CEO, announced some highlights of international activity, including ASAE's agreement with the Mexican ...
Raising the Bar.(Column)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Let me confess right up front: I stole the title of this column from former Congressman John Kasich (ROH), who challenged executives attending ASAE's annual meeting and exposition in Philadelphia last month to "raise the bar"--to use their gifts to make things better than they were before ....
Taking the Leap to Lifetime Learning.(ASAE event)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... FRANK DOYLE Increased competition, heightened member expectations, and scarce resources are here to stay. Add to that the complexities of technology and the unique nature of new partnerships, and you've got the potential for a learning gap that leaves you unprepared for today's ...
Supplemental Retirement Benefits Part I: Section 457(a) and 457(f) Plans.
Sep 01, 2001; ... Senior association executives, especially CEOs, are often provided with retirement benefit programs separate from, and in addition to, those provided to other employees of their associations. In a two-part article, Kurt Lawson outlines the major alternatives for supplemental retirement ...
Know Your Delegation Options.(management delegation)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... "Delegation doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition where you either make the decision yourself or withdraw from the situation entirely. Consider the following six degrees of delegation, each of which builds on and extends the ones that come before it: 1. Get in the ...
WHY IT PAYS TO BE SKEPTICAL.(executives)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... How many association executives worry about their personal health on the basis of headline news reports of medical studies? How many listen uncritically to the observations of a talk show psychologist? And how many expose their staffs and volunteers to the ministrations of management ...
Understanding Antitrust Policies.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Q: Is it a good idea to adopt an antitrust compliance policy? If so, what are the major elements of such a policy? A: Associations have unique exposure to antitrust scrutiny. Therefore, great care must be taken to minimize the risk of not only violating antitrust laws but also ...
Domestic Travel Cutbacks [*].(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... <Pre> Domestic Travel Cutbacks * Fewer trips taken 96% Conference/seminar attendance reduced or eliminated64% Book nonrefundable tickets56% More teleconferencing or videoconferencing 36% First-class travel not allowed36% Must ...
A WORK-WEARY LOT.(Americans work more and vacation less)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Fear for their jobs is causing many Americans to work more and vacation less, according to an online survey of 400 adults by VacationCoach, Maynard, Massachusetts. Twenty percent responded that ...
SHOWING APPRECIATION.(recognizing top performers)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Executives admit they're not doing enough to show their appreciation to top performers. According to a survey of executives by ...
PUTTING A PRICE TAG ON VOLUNTEERING.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The value of volunteer time increased to $15.39 per hour in 2000, up from $14.83 in 1999, according to Independent Sector, Washington, D.C., which ...
ALLEGATIONS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST DISABLED AIR TRAVELERS SOAR.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... A recent Wall Street Journal article reported on discrimination against air travelers with disabilities. Complaints from individuals with disabilities to the Department of Transportation have increased 81 percent in the past two years. While a report ...
Energy Tips Help Hoteliers Cope.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Thanks to energy conservation tips posted on the Web site of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Washington, D.C., hoteliers nationwide were able to take steps to both conserve energy and communicate to guests why energy surcharges were sometimes necessary as the summer travel rush ...
Outfitting Kids for Water Safety.(Boat Owners Association of the United States)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... A proper-size life jacket can mean the difference between life and death for a child involved in a boating accident. To increase the number of children who would be safe while boating, the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, an arm of the Boat Owners Association of the ...
International Travel Cutbacks [*].(by association members)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... <Pre> International Travel Cutbacks * Fewer trips taken 100% First-class and/or business-class travel is not allowed 50% Supervisor approves all trips 50% More teleconferencing or videoconferencing 42% Conference/seminar ...
NECA Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Community Service.(National Electrical Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... John Grau, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Bethesda, Maryland, knows a good idea when he sees one. So when he observed how another association marked a landmark anniversary with a community service project, he ...
DEALING WITH WORKPLACE CONFLICT.(toolkit from KnowledgePoint)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... A new online resource to help organizations prevent workplace violence is available from KnowledgePoint, Petaluma, California, at www.hrtools.com. The e-toolkit provides sample ...
www.creativegood.com.(enhance e-commerce)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... This Web site offers a wealth of ideas on how to enhance e-commerce operations. Recent offerings include ...
www.yourtruehero.org.(site features essays by teenagers)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Feeling a bit jaded about today's youth and their much-publicized pop culture? A visit to this site may invite a more balanced perspective on what values kids consider important. Founded by lobbyist and former Connecticut state Sen. Gary Hale, the site invites anyone 25 ...
NAME CHANGES.(Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Before: Greater Buffalo Convention & Visitors Bureau Exposition Services 6 Contractors Association After: ...
CERTIFICATION TESTING: STILL WAITING FOR HOME DELIVERY.
Sep 01, 2001; ... ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES ARE LOOKING-BUT NOT leaping-into browser-based Internet testing for their certification programs. They love the idea's apparent simplicity: By taking advantage of the tremendous advances in technology, associations could allow candidates to take their certification ...
REDEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.(National Apartment Association program)
Sep 01, 2001; ... By revamping its training programs, a national association reinforced its ties with chapters and affiliates. IN MOST WAYS, IT'S A MUTUALLY SATISfying arrangement. Members count on their association to provide industry-specific professional development; the association welcomes ...
A CONVERSATION WITH COLIN.(American Society of Association Executives chairman Colin Rorrie Jr.)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2001; ... Chairman Rorrie wants to make things better. PARTWAY THROUGH OUR INTERVIEW ASAE's CHIEF ELECTED OFFICER PAUSED TO ASK ME A QUESTION: Were his answers providing me the information I needed to produce an article? That's Colin Rorrie, Jr., CAE: considerate, collaborative, ...
GOING FOR IT: GETTING REVENUE THE NEW ELECTRONIC WAY.(associations and other nonprofit organizations)
Sep 01, 2001; ... From database initiatives to Internet business, associations are bringing in revenue--or at least expecting to--through creative new ventures. "A HIGH-RISK VENTURE" IS HOW ED ABLE, CAE, DESCRIBES A NEW E-COMMERCE INITIATIVE IN which the American Association of Museums (AAM) is ...
The Dot-Com After The Storm.(associations and electronic commerce)
Sep 01, 2001; ... Five e-commerce lessons from the dot-corn boom to bust. MY FATHER USED TO SAY, "THE QUICKEST WAY TO success is to learn from someone else's mistakes. The second quickest way is to learn from your own." This seems particularly true for association executives regrouping from the ...
HOW FAR CAN YOU FLEX?(flexible benefit plans)
Sep 01, 2001; ... Association consider the pros and cons of flexible benefits for examples J. CLARKE PRICE, CAE, HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS THAT HIS STAFF VALUES the chance to work at home. But he didn't know just how much until the day two of his managers announced, out of the blue, that they'd rather ...
CARE FOR THE LONG TERM.(long-term care insurance )
Sep 01, 2001; ... With boomers blossoming and life spans lengthening, planning for long-term care coverage assumes increasing importance. As BABY BOOMERS BEGIN TO ENTER their retirement years, and as life spans continue to lengthen, a fast-rising number of Americans are staring in the face the ...
Adam's Mark Hotels & Resorts.(meeting planner guide)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The Mark of Successful Meetings With 24 hotels in 14 states, Adam's Mark is proud to be one of the hospitality industry's premier meeting and convention hotel companies. Dedicated to making every group function a remarkable success, all Adam's Mark hotels combine elegance and ...
Alamo Rent A Car.(services)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... A "Drive Happy" Experience After more than 25 years in the car-rental industry, Alamo Rent A Car remains focused on its customer-oriented philosophy. The company evolved from a tiny regional operation with 1,000 cars and four Florida locations, to an industry leader with more ...
Amtrak.(services)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Introducing New Ways of Looking at Train Travel Last year, more people took the train than any year in Amtrak history. Why? More than 22 million people boarded Amtrak trains Last year. Why did they choose the train? Because something's happening at Amtrak. Change. New trains ....
Austin CVB.(Convention & Visitors Bureau information, also include nearby restaurants and hotels)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Convention Center Expansion Prompts Explosion of Growth Just nine months away from the opening of an expansion at the Austin Convention Center that will double its size, a construction frenzy has broken out in downtown Austin. Developers eager to take advantage of the expected ...
The Broadmoor.(renovations)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Turning Dreams Into Reality What started out as a grand concept for the "Grand Dame of the Rockies" last November is quickly becoming a reality as the first phase of The Broadmoor's $72 million renovation comes to a close. The final phase begins this fall, and is expected to run ...
Chattanooga Area CVB.(information on Chattanooga Convention Center and Visitor's Bureau, includes nearby hotels)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... See Chattanooga in a Whole New Light For many years, Chattanooga has been a desirable convention destination because of its variety of facilities, easy accessibility, scenic beauty, rich history, and safe environment. But now meeting planners are seeing this progressive and ...
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.(convention center expansion and leisure activities)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Las Vegas: What You Want ...When You Want Each year millions of visitors experience the freedom from everyday life that only Las Vegas offers. Las Vegas continues to astound meeting planners with its exceptional convention facilities, unmatched entertainment and attractions, ...
Cleveland CVB.(convention and visitor's bureau, tourist information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The City That Rocks A model of urban renewal, the city of Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie lives up to its image as The New American City. Cleveland's success story is fueled by an ongoing commitment to growth and a global vision for the future. With more than $10 billion ...
Greater Miami & The Beaches.(convention centers and tourist information)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Why Meet in Miami? That's easy: The weather and atmosphere are perfect in Greater Miami & The Beaches. Nowhere else on earth wilt you find our combination of cosmopolitan facilities and tropical splendor. In short, our unique destination can only be described as "Tropicool," ...
Mohegan Sun.(convention, gaming, and entertainment destination, CT)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Creating the Northeast's Premier Meetings and Entertainment Destination Mohegan Sun--already the East Coast's premier entertainment and gaming destination--is well on its way to becoming an unparalleled venue for meetings, conventions, and expositions thanks to a $1 billion ...
Monterey CVB.(Monterey Convention and Visitors Bureau on visiting Monterey, California)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Where Play Comes Naturally People need play. Especially as part of a meeting. That's one of the best things about Monterey, California. Play comes naturally, literlly steps from hotels and the Monterey Conference Center. The historical city of Monterey is located on ...
National Car Rental.(services)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... "Go Your Own Way" For more than 50 years, National's green logo has signified industry-leading service for both the business and leisure traveler. And today, National answers the customer service call by continuing to deliver the reliable, world-class service and products you'd ...
North Carolina Association of CVBs.(convention and visitors bureau information on North Carolina)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... North Carolina--The Natural Place For Your Next Great Meeting Along North Carolina's 300-mile coastline dotted with a string of picturesque lighthouses, across our historic heartland, and on to our misty peaks and valleys in the west, you'll find good old-fashioned hospitality, ...
Opryland.(new Opryland Hotel Florida to open February 2, 2002)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Hotel Florida Convention Center Features State-of-the-Art Design, Service How do you design one of the industry's best meeting, convention, and exhibition facilities? First, talk to the people who will be using it, according to David Sacco, director of conference ...
Pasadena CVB.(Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau information on Pasadena, California)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The City That Feels Like a Village When Looking for the ideal Southern California meeting destination, consider the unique turn-of-the-century atmosphere that is Pasadena. Nestled at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, this charming "village" is located just 15 ...
Reno-Sparks/Lake Tahoe.(expansion and renovation of Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Nevada)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... We Know Meetings, Naturally There's no time like the present to book RenoSparks/Lake Tahoe for your next meeting or convention. A $105 million expansion and renovation of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (RSCC) makes it an increasingly popular place for groups to meet. ...
Richmond CVB.(Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau information on Richmond, Virginia)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Rich History, Exciting Future Built on four centuries of history, Richmond today is a 21st century city with a rich cultural environment suited for any convention or meeting. With a thriving downtown business district along the glistening James River, as well as quaint, quiet ...
Newport Beach CVB.(Newport Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau information on the California coast)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... California's 'Colorful Coast' Has Something for Everyone Known as the "Colorful Coast," Newport Beach, California, encompasses six miles of pristine sandy beaches, a majestic coastline, and numerous conference and meeting facilities. Whether for a business convention, training ...
San Jose CVB.(San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau information on San Jose, California)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Where the Spirit of Innovation Comes Alive San Jose, the "Capital of Silicon Valley," is at the heart of the most dynamic, innovative, and amazing region in the world. Once a rich agricultural area, San Jose is now home to many high-tech headquarters and happenings. But there's ...
Santa Clara CVB.(Santa Clara Convention and Visitors Bureau information on Santa Clara, California)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Silicon Valley Central 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 3 million visitors each year. And it's no wonder, with more than 3,800 ...
Saint Paul CVB.(Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau information on St. Paul, Minnesota)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... The City That's Connected Saint Paul is a fresh, new convention destination that offers meeting planners a high-quality convention package with many value-added enhancements. The city has experienced a tremendous renaissance during the past few years, investing more than a half ...
Tourism London Canada.(tourism information)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Big City Amenities, Small-Town Warmth In 1793, Governor John Graves Simcoe surveyed the Forks of the Thames and proposed to build "New London" as the capital of Upper Canada. Although the capital was eventually built elsewhere, London's original settler, innkeeper Peter ...
Walt Disney World Resort.(celebrates 100 Years of Magic)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Celebrating 100 Years of Magic, October 1, 2001-December 31, 2002 For three decades, meeting professionals have been among the most dedicated Disney fans--and for good reason. Walt Disney World Resort is a sought-after meetings destination unrivaled in its ability to cater to ...
Wyndham Anatole Hotel.(Dallas, Texas, hotel for meetings)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Just What You Need to Plan the Perfect Meeting Couple 315,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with 1,620 guest rooms and its world-renowned personalized guest service, and the Wyndham Anatole Hotel is the Southwest's premier meeting and convention destination. Dallas' ...
Daytona Beach CVB.(Daytona Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau information about Daytona Beach, Florida)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2001 ... Your One-Stop Meetings Spot by the Sea Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, just one hour's drive from Orlando, the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is your one-stop shop for meetings by the sea. The Daytona Beach Ocean Center is central to the area's ...