ASAE Minneapolis 2004 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Congratulations and thank you to all who participated in ASAE Minneapolis 2004 and helped to make it a success.  Thousands of attendees gathered to hear dynamite educational seminars, experience the energy of a completely sold-out exposition, and enjoy fabulous networking opportunities from a golf tournament and fishing outing to closing night with Jay Leno. 

Please mark your calendars now for the next annual meeting and exposition in Nashville, Tennessee on August 13-16, 2005.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Coming soon to your mailbox...the September issue of Association Management magazine.  Do you subscribe?  Subscribe today by signing up on the ASAE Web site at www.asaenet.org.  

Evict the Elephants
Clean out the gossip, mediocrity, and negative politics—create a more vibrant work environment.

Laptops, Handhelds, and Smart Phones, Oh My!
Are you finding personal technology to be overwhelming, over-promised, and way too complex? Four association executives talk about how they tame the technology tools that improve their work and lives.

Rules of Engagement
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is dissipating the discontent of younger members. From engaging them in leadership roles to tailoring their member benefits, learn how this association is providing voice and value to fit a new generation's expectations.

ASAE AWARDS
Like-Minded Leaders
The 2004 Key and Academy of Leaders award winners answer a range of questions on everything from making meetings strategic to the making of leaders.

Nondues Revenue Roundup
Looking for ways to generate more income for your association? Consider our collection of quick case studies of successful projects—from online career centers to repurposed convention presentations to anti-spam services for members.

Cultivating Corporate Relationships
Proper selection, care, and feeding of your association's corporate sponsors can lead to long-term positive partnerships. Association executives share strategies for monitoring the marketplace, developing comprehensive sponsorship packages, and even creating priority point systems to reward participation.

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Question of the Week–Diversity
How do we promote diversity? 

The Accessible Association: Creating an Environment That Welcomes People with Disabilities
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,,ETI15096,00.html

The Business of Diversity
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,,ETI16765,00.html

Diversity Clearinghouse
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,,ETI15221,00.html

Five Myths That Still Hold Women Back http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,,ETI15871,00.html

Society for Human Resource Management: Diversity Initiative
http://www.shrm.org/diversity/

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The New Great Ideas Conference

The Center for Association Leadership is excited to bring you the NEW Great Ideas Conference December 5-7, 2004–Orlando, Florida and February 13-15, 2005–Phoenix, AZ!

• Stretch their thinking
• Explore new tools and techniques
• Deliver WOW experiences to their constituency
• Find ways to work smarter, faster and leaner
• Expand their network and
• Have fun!!!

The Conference will feature general sessions that tackle broad issues and 90-minute IDEAlabs that dig deeper into specific topics. Content information will be available soon.

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:

Education Project Coordinator
American Academy of Periodontology–Chicago, IL

Account Coordinator
Association Management GroupTysons–Corner, VA

Member Services Manager
Chicago Association of REALTORS®–Chicago, IL

Advocacy Consultant
American Heart Association–Washington, DC

Director of Marketing and PR
Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association–Indianapolis, IN

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Upcoming Events–Registration is Now Open!

Managing Risk in a Volatile Stock and Bond Market
ASAE Conference Center–Washington, DC 
September 8, 2004
Free Seminar

Hotel Operations
Renaissance–Washington, DC 
September 9-11, 2004

DC Association Law Symposium 
Capital Hilton–Washington, DC
September 28, 2004

Emerging Leaders Forum
Marriott Learning Complex, The Ronald Reagan Building–Washington, DC
September 28, 2004
 
For a full listing of ASAE events, visit www.asaenet.org.

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Reward Yourself with the New ASAE Visa WorldPoints Credit Card

Request the ASAE Visa WorldPoints credit card--your passport to a world of value, flexibility, convenience, and choice--all with no annual fee. Redeem WorldPoints for cash, travel, merchandise, or gift certificates. Or consider the Platinum Plus for Business MasterCard® credit card. Both credit card programs are from MBNA America Bank, N.A. Visit http://www.asaenet.org/asi/creditcard or call 866-438-6262 and reference priority code SR87.

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