Where Will You Be on August 14–17? There's Still Time To Register for ASAE Minneapolis 2004!

With ASAE Minneapolis 2004 peaking around the corner, it isn't too late to register to attend this premier annual meeting and exposition.  Every year our community comes together at the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition to celebrate our successes and look forward to the opportunities ahead.  This year we meet in Minneapolis, August 14–17, to show that we are better together, working to strengthen our industry and the communities in which we serve.  A bright future lies ahead.  Attending ASAE Minneapolis 2004 is the right step in that direction.  For more information and to register, visit http://annual.asaenet.org/2004/. 

ASAE 2003–2004 Recruit-A-Member Campaign Results

The success of this year's Recruit-A-Member campaign is attributed to nearly 650 recruiters bringing in a total of 1,060 new members!  From July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004, each time a member recruited a friend or colleague, they were entered into a drawing to win fabulous prizes.   Plus, all of our recruiters receive national recognition on ASAE's Web site and in ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT magazine.  Check out the list of new member recruiters and the lucky prize winners.  We hope you're on the list! http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,ETI1788_MEN1_NID540_NVTleft
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Registered Travel Pilot Program Expanding

Frequent fliers to Minneapolis, the site of this month’s ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition, are helping to test a new “Registered Traveler Pilot Program” designed to expedite the screening process at select airports through use of a new “smart card” containing biometric information for identity confirmation.

The pilot program was launched in Minneapolis with Northwest Airlines last month, and also debuted last week at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with United Airlines. Plans call for the program to expand to three other airports this summer – George Bush Intercontinental in Houston, with Continental Airlines, will launch in the next couple of weeks; and Boston’s Logan International and Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, both with American Airlines, will start testing the program by the end of August.

Approved registered travelers, typically frequent fliers invited to participate by the various airlines, will be provided with the “smart cards” containing a fingerprint and iris scan confirming their identity. These travelers will still go through primary screening, but will then be directed to a designated checkpoint lane where they can swipe their “smart card” and avoid more extensive secondary screening.

To learn more about this and other issues, read ASAE's Inroads, the ASAE Public Policy weekly update, www.asaenet.org.

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The ASAE Bookstore Is Going "On the Road" to Minneapolis, MN

In addition to dynamic educational seminars and the industry's best expo, ASAE Minneapolis also provides you with the opportunity to view the comprehensive selection of publications and research reports offered by ASAE’s Bookstore, first-hand. Association professionals need information, from negotiating strategy and technology updates to relationship building and legal data, to assist them in fulfilling their unique responsibilities.

Stop by the bookstore to enhance your library and save 10% on all books purchased at ASAE Minneapolis 2004! With over 250 titles to choose from, there is something for everyone!  As an added bonus, PBD Worldwide Fulfillment Services (PBD) is offering free shipping to association executives on all book purchases at Minneapolis. It doesn't matter how many books you purchase, just drop them off at the Business Center and they are on their way!  Please note the offer is only available for ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states.

Start your wish list today by previewing the selection at www.asaenet.org.

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Test Your Minneapolis Trivia Knowledge – Question #3

How well do you know Minneapolis, our host for the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition, August 14–17?  The first 15 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.

What trendy retailer calls Minneapolis home?
A. The Gap
B. Anthropologie
C. Target Corporation
D. The Limited Corp.
E. IKEA

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!

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ASAE Career Headquarters – Make Your Next Professional Step Today!

Realize your professional potential in association management through www.careerhq.org—the best source of association jobs and resumes. Advertise your resume free of charge to hundreds of association employers and search CareerHQ.org’s targeted job database for the position that’s right for you. CareerHQ.org offers career development services including job coaching, resume writing, and a career knowledge database. Numerous services are free, including resume review, interviewing guidelines, and a behavioral style analysis. You’ll also find helpful tips and resources to assist in your job hunt.

Click on the newest positions available for a sample of what you’ll find at www.careerHQ.org:

Director of Government Affairs
Statewide Trade Association–Austin, TX

Web Specialist
NetOnLine Services-American Academy of Dermatology–Chicago, IL

Executive Director
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Foundation–Alexandria, VA

Director, Penn State Grassroots Network
The Pennsylvania State University–University Park, PA

Director of Accreditation Decisions
National Association for the Education of Young Children–Washington, DC

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Question of the Week – Do You Have Information on E-Commerce?

Do-It-Yourself Dot-Coms
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,,ETI15570,00.html

Further Adventures in E-Commerce
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,,ETI15618,00.html

Generating Revenue for Web Sites
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,,ETI14684,00.html

National Association of Realtors Earns Accolades for Its Innovative E-Commerce Network
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,,ETI15316,00.html

Putting the Web to Work
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Take a Glance at ASAE's Upcoming Events Calendar

Overcoming Barriers: Successfully Executing Strategic Plans
Virtual Seminar
August 11, 2004

ASAE Minneapolis 2004 – Annual Meeting and Exposition
Minneapolis Convention Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 14-17, 2004

CEO Symposium
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa – Bernalillo, New Mexico
September 13-14, 2004
** August 11th is the cutoff date for reservations at Hyatt Regency Tamaya and it's almost sold out!  

For a full listing of the ASAE Upcoming Events Calendar, visit www.asaenet.org.

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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...
95 percent of associations offer education programs for members, making that service the single most common association function. This is followed by convention planning and other convention activities (89 percent), using web sites and email to share information with members (81 percent), and public information activities (79 percent). [return to top]

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