Association Management back issues from September 2003:
Technology and you: it's not just the technology!(Avectra Presents)
Sep 01, 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 Information Systems provider? My technologists don't ...
Public policy update: FCC fax regulations.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 and all other businesses to obtain signed, ...
Spam debate to continue after recess.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 exist about permissible e-mail advertisements ...
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)
Sep 01, 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, American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, ...
ASAE welcomes Arline S. Williams as its new director of design and production.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 ...
The ASAE Winter Conference has been rescheduled for February 9-11, 2004, at the Baltimore Convention Center.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 soon have an advisory role in homeland ...
Has your association done exceptional volunteer work?(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 ...
The winning bid for ASAE's 2005 annual meeting went to Nashville, Tennessee.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The winning bid for ASAE's 2005 annual meeting went to Nashville, Tennessee. ASAE will work with the city, 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)
Sep 01, 2003 ... R. Tim Webster, executive director of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Alexandria, Virginia, for 27 years, died on July 6 at age ...
Travel promotion advisory board created.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 international tourism. Eleven companies from the ...
House ways and means committee considers charitable giving.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 portion of their charitable contributions; ...
All-Star winners announced.(Headlines)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 Atlanta (hospitality category); Barry Peters, ...
Peer refresher.(Preview)
Sep 01, 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 you look right smart when it really counted? ...
Data integrity rules.(ASAE Up Front)
Sep 01, 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 information about members. For that reason, ...
Advocacy training 101.(Letters)(Directory)
Sep 01, 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, however, is to prepare advocates to make a ...
Guide to great hotels & destinations: specializing in meetings.
Sep 01, 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)
Sep 01, 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 employees. In addition, state law and employer ...
Optimism grows for improved job market.(Data Dispatch)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 ...
What the future promises.(Data Dispatch)
Sep 01, 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 ...
A certifiable milestone.(Data Dispatch)(Computing Technology Industry Association will reach a certification milestone)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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+ ...
Tracking incentive pay trends.(Human Resources)
Sep 01, 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 the fiscal year and potential payout levels ...
Paying for travel time.(Legal)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 qualifies as hours worked when it occurs ...
Seven habits that spell disaster.(Management)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 your progress on the road to success, here are ...
Backpack awareness day seeks relief for school children.(Service Salute)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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, Bethesda, Maryland. An estimated 40 ...
Brush up on bookkeeping basics.(Finance)(Book Review)
Sep 01, 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 Bookkeeper Needs to Know provides step-by-step ...
The economy's toll on meeting attendance.(Eye On The Industry)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 troublesome economy, numerous anecdotal reports have ...
Energize creates two-for-one promotion.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 colorful poster that ...
Truck, rail industries end long-standing lobbying feud.(Collaborations)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 easing federal restrictions on truckers, ...
Ten must-have strategies.(Volunteer Management)(strategies that will enhance your ability to recruit, train, and motivate volunteers.)
Sep 01, 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 people cannot generally be forced, cajoled, or ...
Disaster doctrine: life is unpredictable; create a crisis plan that is not.(Business continuity)
Sep 01, 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 democratic society. For association executives, it ...
Your meetings deserves its own crisis plan: don't leave home without one.
Sep 01, 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 epidemic wrought havoc on the annual meeting ...
Small meetings, big opportunities: how to get a great deal on your next small meeting.(Meeting negotiation)
Sep 01, 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 individual business and leisure travel, hotels have ...
Intentional IT: whatever your future technology plans, a technology road map is a must.(Technology)
Sep 01, 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 had 11 disparate databases maintained by ...
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)
Sep 01, 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 to speak. Barbara Belmont, then a promotional ...
Fraud squad: exercise comprehensive financial controls to safeguard association assets.(Fraud prevention)
Sep 01, 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 of consecutively numbered blank checks ...
Dodging the liability bullet: preventing tort claims resulting from association policies and programs.(Tort claims)
Sep 01, 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 products companies that pay dues, attend meetings, ...
Marketing your meetings for less.(Meetings)
Sep 01, 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 four-color format to a two-color format ...
Salary figures for associations of all shapes and sizes.(ASAE Resource)(Association Executive Compensation and Benefits Study, 14th Ed.)(Book Review)
Sep 01, 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 and contrast compensation, benefits, and perks ...
Profitable partnerships.(ASAE Resource)(Digital Handshake: Finding Revenue in New Relationships )(Book Review)
Sep 01, 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: Finding Revenue in New Relationships (2002, ...
Preparing for transition.(Management)(executive succession)
Sep 01, 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 can help your organization function effectively ...
How can we better serve the association community?(ASAE/Allied Society Strategic Partnership Agreement)
Sep 01, 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 allied societies. ...
Principled governance.(Governance)
Sep 01, 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 and operations, KDI has addressed a dilemma ...
New mechanism measures short-term tourism outlook.(Trends)(WTO World Tourism Barometer)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 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 point. The measurement tool is based on ratings ...
Q: In a challenging economic environment, what should an association never cut from its budget and why?(CEO To CEO)
Sep 01, 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 verifying, through member records, what programs ...
Austin, Texas: a meeting destination on the move.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 spring, and best-looking people. Austin is a city ...
AdvantageBoston: you'll love what we've done with the place!(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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. Association events of every size and scale will ...
Cape Town International Convention Centre: the newest hot spot for conferences and exhibitions.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 community was celebrating even earlier. That's ...
Caribe Royale all-suites resort & convention: expanded facilities, casual atmosphere.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 that in mind. Of particular note are a ...
Meeting in New Cincinnati: America's great destination is getting even better.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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, and Heritage Festival coming in October; and ...
Walt Disney World Resort, Florida: world-class destination generates record-breaking meeting attendance.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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. Offering innovative solutions that achieve ...
Hawai'i Convention Center: good business amid aloha spirit.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 prestigious conference. It is an honor to share our ...
Houston, Texas: SpaceCity offers infinite possibilities for meetings.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 expansion is complete this fall, the ...
Louisville, Kentucky: ... we've got it!(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 facilities includes nearly 17,000 hotel ...
The Galt House Hotel & Suites: legendary property invests $50 million in improvements.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 landmarks in the downtown Louisville community ....
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center: a luxurios, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Las Vegas.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 & Casino is truly a resort meeting and convention ...
Greater Miami and the Beaches: a formula for successful meetings.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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, dining, and fabled nightlife perfect for celebrity ...
Meet in Mobile: a city on the water and on the move.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 reasons to offer your association members the ...
Monterey, California: inspiration and activity at every turn.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 midst of one of the world's most spectacular ...
Ontario, California: the affordable alternative in Southern California.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 to offer: Ontario Mills, Hollywood, ...
The Polynesian Cultural Center: a true spirit of Aloha.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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. Skeptics doubted its success, as visitors would ...
Puerto Rico: exotic, tropical, but still in your comfort zone.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 beaches, Puerto Rico is a tropical paradise with ...
The Puerto Rico Convention Center: the excitement is building. The building is exciting.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 exciting $400 million investment project on a ...
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority: the most affordable destination offers first-class service and amenities.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 of hands a meetings professional may need to ...
San Antonio: the story never ends.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 Texas, Germany, the Wild West, and the Deep South ....
Santa Clara CVB: Silicon Valley central.(Hospitality)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 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 million visitors each year. And it's no wonder, ...