Fax Bills Passed by Senate Commerce Committee and House

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed legislation today (S. 2603) to correct the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposed new regulations governing fax communications, with no amendments. The potential exists, however, that the bill could be amended once it goes to the Senate floor.

ASAE is strongly urging Senators to support S. 2603 without amendments so that it can be quickly reconciled with an identical bill in the House (H.R. 4600), which was passed earlier this week by unanimous voice vote.

To contact your Senators and urge them to vote for S. 2603 without amendments, please visit http://capwiz.com/asae/issues/alert/?alertid=6096556.   To learn more about this and other issues visit the ASAE Public Policy Web site at  www.asaenet.org.

Explore Minneapolis during the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition
While you're enjoying all that the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition has to offer, make sure your family and guests have the same great experience.  Encourage them to explore Minneapolis.  Several great adventures around the Minneapolis area are available, including: 

• Exploring Lake Minnetonka
• St. Paul's Notorious Past
• Stillwater Tour
• Mall of America Tour
• Exploring Historic Minnesota
• Canoe Adventure

On Sunday evening, take advantage of the free night by taking a Riverboat Dinner Cruise or enjoying an evening of Jazz on the Jazz Crawl.

Make sure you reserve space today before these tours sell out.  Tours can be arranged by calling 800-747-8687 or 612-333-8687. Or book online at http://programs.regweb.com/metro/asaetours. [return to top]

Take a Sneak Peak at What You'll Find in the August Issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Magazine

Light-Bulb Leadership
Innovation experts and leaders of creative organizations find that the wellspring of good ideas may gush as much from fertile environments and formalized processes as from brainstorms and flights of fancy.

The First 90 Days
In today’s competitive climate, new association CEOs can no longer ease their way into the corner office. A former Harvard Business School professor reveals how to be both quick and systematic as you set your strategy, build your staff team, and create coalitions.

E-Tools to the Rescue
Problem: You need help identifying, training, and managing volunteers. Solution: Learn from three associations that combine high-touch techniques with high-tech tools.

10 1/2 Big Myths of the Moment
Close observers of the nonprofit world debunk currently popular misconceptions about association boards and CEOs.

The Leader Within
In an interview with ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, Warren Bennis distills four decades of leadership research into vintage wisdom for executives of today—and tomorrow.  (If you missed Mr. Bennis's presentation to the association community at the ASAE Foundation Forum in April, it's now available on demand at www.softconference.com/storefront/ASAEOC.) 

The Prospects for Radical Change
Nine key attributes spell success for leading an institution through radical organizational change.

Type Casting
Learn messaging tips from a marketing expert who has identified four types of associations. The stated purpose and envisioned future of each type translates into marketing strategies that work.

Strategic Standard Setting on the Global Stage
New players in global trade may be quietly shifting the center of gravity for international standard setting. An expert in standards analysis explains the implications for U.S. competition in world markets and provides some steps association leaders can take to have their say in standard setting.

Quality Equation
Knowing that quality products and services are a must and delivering top-quality products and services are two different things. But they don’t have to be. Learn how to turn knowing into delivering for your association.
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Six Associations to Receive the Summit Award

Six associations have been selected by the Associations Advance America (AAA) Committee to receive the American Society of Association Executives’ (ASAE) Summit Award at the 5th Annual Summit Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC Oct. 5.

Here is the list of the winning associations:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues
New York, NY

American Podiatric Medical Association
It's What You Don't Feel That Can Hurt You
Bethesda, MD

American Trucking Associations
Highway Watch
Alexandria, VA

Association of Air Medical Services
ADAMS (Atlas and Database of Air Medical Services)
Alexandria, VA

Ohio Restaurant Association
Ladders to Success
Columbus, OH

SCORE Association
Small Business Counseling
Washington, DC

To learn more about this program and the winning associations, visit the ASAE Web site at http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,MEN3_PID21727,00.html. [return to top]

New Scan to Plan Publication to be Released at ASAE Minneapolis 2004
NEW!
From Scan to Plan:  Managing of Change in Associations

By James G. Dalton, CAE

What are the current impacts of change?  How should managers deal with them? 

Executives often overlook these two questions because they are so busy dealing with the increasing rate of change and are understandably concerned about keeping their organizations viable in the future. Yet placing too much emphasis on an organization’s future can create present-tense problems for the people who work in it. 

This new publication helps you find the balance. Building upon From Scan to Plan:  Integrating Trends Into the Strategy-Making Process, published in 2003 by the ASAE Foundation, it focuses on how association executives can identify and manage the changes already affecting the culture of their workplaces. It addresses change management from three points of view: the mid-level manager who must manage one major change initiative from a project perspective, the CEO who must manage the ongoing change initiatives from a process perspective, and the elected officer who sees the need for change from the standpoint of the association’s mission and vision. 

Look for this new publication to be released at ASAE Minneapolis!  Pre-order your copy by calling Member Services at 888-950-2723 or within the Washington D.C. area, call 202-371-0940.  Product code 218104 - ASAE Member $19.95 - Nonmembers $24.95
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Test Your Minneapolis Trivia Knowledge - Question #2

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 celebrity is NOT from Minnesota?

A. Jessica Lange (Oscar-winning actress)
B. Renee Zellweger (Actress, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Chicago)
C. Craig Kilborn (Talk show host)
D. Winona Ryder (Actress, Autumn in New York, Reality Bites)
E. Peter Krause (Actor, HBO’s Six Feet Under)
F. Cheryl Tiegs (Model)

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 - Succession Planning
Do you have any information on succession planning?

Next in Line
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,,ETI19487,00.html

Next in Line: Five Steps for Successful Succession Planning
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=2242

Point of Departure: A Comprehensively Planned Departure
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,,ETI10466,00.html

Point of Departure: Teamed Up for Transition
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,,ETI10819,00.html

Point of Departure: Thinking Far Ahead About the Future
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,,ETI10473,00.html

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

Executive Director
Society of Decorative Painters - Wichita, KS

Education Administrator
CA Association of Community Managers - Irvine, CA

Membership Manager
The Endocrine Society - Chevy Chase, MD

Public Relations/Staff Writer
American Road & Transportation Builders Assn. - Washington, D.C. [return to top]

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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...
Although largely tax exempt, associations still pay more than $1.1 billion annually in local, state and federal taxes.
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