ASAE Announces 2004 Associations Advance America Award Winners

Five associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the third and final round of judging in the 2004 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, conducted by ASAE.

Now in its 14th year, the AAA Awards recognize associations and industry partners that advance American society with innovative programs in education, skills training, standard setting, business and social innovation, knowledge creation, citizenship and community service.

Selected by a panel of peers three times a year, Award of Excellence winners are automatically entered into consideration for the Summit Award, ASAE’s highest association honor. Summit Award winners are honored at ASAE’s Summit Awards Dinner, to take place Oct. 5, 2004, in Washington, DC.

The following programs were honored with a 2004 AAA Award of Excellence:

American Trucking Associations
Program: Highway Watch

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
Program: CFHLA “Hospitality Challenge” Blood Drive

National Association for Search and Rescue
Program: NASAR Code of Ethics

Ohio Restaurant Association
Program: Ladders to Success

Professional Lawn Care Association of America
Program: Renewal and Remembrance Arlington Cemetery Project

In addition to the Award of Excellence winners, 18 programs were named to the 2004 Associations Advance America Honor Roll. For more information about ASAE’s AAA Awards, please visit ASAE’s Web site at www.asaenet.org.

Leapfrog the Competition - Start the Online Bidding Today at the ASAE Silent Auction

The prizes are in!  If you've participated in the ASAE Foundation Silent Auction* before, you know this is a great opportunity to purchase exciting trips, targeted business products, or unique gifts, all while supporting the efforts of the industry and the research that goes on to forward our cause.

Forget everything you've learned about auctions, silent or otherwise.  We hope you will visit our display in Minneapolis.  But why wait to get your bid placed?  A "virtual visit" is in order.  Whether you need a convention center, a steak dinner, or a spin around the track with Richard Petty, we've got you covered...online. 

Start your bidding today on over 100 prizes.  Each first online bid will be entered into a drawing for two complimentary tickets to Club Energy and The Other Party  at ASAE Minneapolis 2004.

*As part of the June 30, 2004 merger of The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), The ASAE Foundation, the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAE), and The Center for Association Leadership, the ASAE Foundation has a new home in The Center for Association Leadership. [return to top]

John Graham, CAE, to Participate in Charitable Governance Roundtable

ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE, will participate in a July 22 roundtable to comment on a discussion draft regarding proposed reforms of tax-exempt organizations prepared by Senate Finance Committee staff. The discussion draft was prepared in connection with the Finance Committee’s hearing last month and continued interest in charity oversight and reform.

Susan Sarfati, CAE, Named to "Top 25" List by Meeting News Magazine

Susan Sarfati, CAE, President and CEO of The Center for Association Leadership and Executive Vice President, ASAE, has been named one of the meetings industry’s “25 Most Influential People” by Meeting News magazine.

This is the 10th year Meeting News has recognized the 25 individuals who have the greatest impact on the most people in the business. Sarfati was cited as a “driving force” behind the merger between ASAE, the ASAE Foundation, the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAE) and The Center for Association Leadership that became official June 30.

To learn more, visit http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,ETI20397_MEN3,00.html. [return to top]

Test Your Minneapolis Trivia Knowledge

How well do you know Minneapolis, our host for the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition, August 14-17?  The first 20 people who answer this trivia question correctly will win Original Magnetic Poetry Games, a board game created and produced in Minneapolis, based on the popular Magnetic Poetry kits.

Which product was not invented in Minnesota?

A.  Post-it® Notes
B.  Magnetic Poetry
C.  Rollerblades
D.  Black box flight recorder
E.  Ice skates

If you think you know the correct answer, send an e-mail with your name and answer to asaenews@asaenet.org.  You must be registered for ASAE Minneapolis 2004 to win.  You can pick up your prize at the Minneapolis Booth (#804) when you visit the Exposition.  Good luck! [return to top]

Question of the Week - Advertising and Sponsorship Tax Implications

Do you have any information about the tax implications of advertising and sponsorships?

Legal: Tax Implications of Advertising and Sponsorships on Association Web Sites
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,3146,PID20469,00.html

Tax, Legal, Legislative Highlights: IRS Finalizes Corporate Sponsorship Regulations
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID17072,00.html

Sponsorship Revisited: It Can Work
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID14933,00.html

Sponsorship Revisited, Part II: The Liabilities and Benefits of Corporate Aid
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID14981,00.html

Generating Revenue for Web Sites
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID14763,00.html

Have a question? Contact Information & CEO Central: 202-626-2742 or infocentral@asaenet.org

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Latest Job Postings—Career Headquarters

Discover the tool that hundreds of professionals have used to land their new association management job. Career Headquarters will grant you access to targeted job listings and internships across the country along with career-related books and articles. Reach your professional potential and take that next step in a successful career with this vital career tool.

Here is a preview of recent job openings listed on ASAE's NEW Career Headquarters, www.careerhq.org. 

Membership Director
ELM Services, Inc. - Rockville, MD

President
Bering Omega Community Services - Houston, TX

Director of Government Affairs
American Public Health Association - Washington, DC

Meetings Coordinator
American Association of Blood Banks - Bethesda, MD

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Association Quick Fact — Test Your Knowledge!

As association executives, it is important to be educated on the association industry as a whole.  To help you achieve that goal, ASAE will offer a weekly “Association Quick Fact” in the ASAE Weekly Bulletin.  Pass these facts along to your peers, staff, and members–so that they too can be empowered with knowledge about the exciting world of the association industry.

DID YOU KNOW...
In terms of annual spending, membership education and training is also the single largest budget item for associations - accounting for $3.6 billion per year, or about 18 percent of the average association's budget. Additionally, association members spend in excess of $10 billion annually to participate in these education programs. [return to top]

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