FCC Fax Update

As ASAE announced last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted a new six-month stay, until July 1, 2005, of the proposed fax regulations. Our work is not done, however. ASAE and the Fax Ban Coalition are still working diligently to have S. 2603 passed by the Senate.

The coalition has succeeded in having the bill "hot-lined," readying it for passage by the Senate by Unanimous Consent (UC).  The only hold-up now to UC passage seems to be some concerns that Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has with the bill. ASAE urgently asks that any association executive who can directly contact or knows someone who can directly contact the Senator herself do so with the following message, "Please Pass S.2603 Now!"

As has been reported, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee filed its report Sept. 29 on S. 2603, which it passed July 22, meaning that the bill is now ready to move to the Senate floor for a full vote. The full House passed the companion bill, H.R. 4600, on July 20. Both bills restore the "established business relationship" provision so that legitimate, business-to-business and association-to-member fax communications can continue unimpeded.

Should you have any questions, please contact Chris Merida at 202-626-2831 or by e-mail at cmerida@asaenet.org.

Want to Spend a Night with Robert Redford?

Individual tickets have just been made available for Robert Redford at the Kennedy Center!  Seating is limited, call the Kennedy Center box office at 202.467.4600 to purchase your tickets today!

Part of the 2004-2005 Nation's Capital Distinguished Speakers Seriesâ
American Renaissance Man—An Intimate Evening with Robert Redford in Conversation with Charlie Rose is an event you don't want to miss!

Robert Redford, is one of the most influential creative voices of our time – as an actor, Academy Award® winning director, producer, film advocate, and activist.

His acclaimed performances in films like Barefoot in the Park (1967), Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973) The Natural (1984), Out of Africa (1985), The Horse Whisperer (1998) and The Clearing (2004) have brought global recognition. He won both an Oscar® and a Golden Globe for his feature film directorial debut, Ordinary People. As both artist and businessman, Mr. Redford is committed to making the world a better place. His passion remains to make films of substance and social/cultural relevance, and to encourage others to express themselves through the arts. To this end, he founded The Sundance Institute- dedicated to the support and development of emerging screenwriters and directors of vision, and to the national and international exhibition of new independent cinema.

Emmy award-winning journalist Charlie Rose is the host of Charlie Rose, a nightly program engaging the world’s best thinkers, writers, politicians, entertainers, scientists and business leaders. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear cinematic legend, activist and Renaissance man, Robert Redford, as he reflects on his extraordinary life, career and pressing social issues with acclaimed interviewer and journalist, Charlie Rose.

For more information on the 2004-2005 Nation's Capital Distinguished Speakers Seriesâ, featuring Robert Redford, Tim Russert, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Odetta and Della Reese, and Cherie Blair visit http://www.centeronline.org/programs/Series.cfm?SeriesID=73.

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Question of the Week—Information on Evaluating CEOs

What information do you have on CEO performance evaluations?

Performance evaluation forms at ASAE Web site
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/0,,ETI19739,00.html
 
Annual evaluation instrument for the AILA executive director
http://www.centeronline.org/files/Content3/AssocModelSamples/AILAExDirAnnualReviewForm2002.doc

CEO to CEO: CEO Evaluations, Association Management, Nov. 1997 http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID10486_PREmember,00.html
 
Evaluating the Performance of the Association Chief Executive Officer
http://www.associationforum.org/resources/practiceDetail.asp?objectID=2594

Evaluating the Performance of the Executive Director http://www.mncn.org/info/basic_hr.htm#Evaluating%20the%20Performance%20of%20the%20Executive%20Director

CEO Evaluation Guide
http://www.ihaonline.org/publications/CEO%20Evaluation.pdf

CEO Evaluations Need to Have Specific and Straightforward Goals and Guidelines http://www.forbesgroup.com/resources/articles/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewArticle/article_id/11/
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Two Outstanding Upcoming Events—Have YOU Signed Up?

Women Executives Forum: Breakthrough to Brilliance
November 2, 2004, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Washington, D.C.
ASAE Members $55.00   Nonmembers $65.00

Have you ever set a big goal for yourself, only to be side-tracked by self-doubt, pessimism, and flagging enthusiasm? It’s time for a different approach. Breakthrough to Brilliance teaches you to align yourself for success using tools from the new frontier of human performance, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Using EFT you’ll learn how to apply it to magnetize your personal and professional goals and to disarm your internal critic. Register Today!

Join Julie Thompson, The Center for Association Leadership, and ASAE  for this outstanding program. Julie Thompson is Managing Principal of ChangeWorks, LLC, which provides professional coaching in the areas of leadership, peak performance, and life creation. For more information on Julie Thompson visit, www.centeronline.org.

Building Relationships for Increased Association Sales
November 4-5, 2004, Washington, D.C.
ASAE Members $495  Nonmembers $595 
(includes breakfast & lunch both days plus course materials)

This is a must-attend event for those who sell products and services to the  association community. Register Today—Space is Limited!

This new workshop will provide you with the skills and confidence to win association business and increase profitability. Through interactive sessions, you'll learn to:

• Determine the explicit needs of potential customers and their perception of value
• Prepare a written and oral presentation that interests your prospects
• Build long-term, trusting relationships with association professionals
• Gain and hold the respect, trust and favorable attention of prospects and customers
• And much more!

The workshop is presented by Richard T. Pryor, president, Richard T. Pryor & Associates, and Hal Snyder, senior consultant and sales trainer, RTP & Associates.

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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:

Membership Services Assistant
American Academy of Periodontology–Chicago, IL

Research Coordinator
APPMA–Greenwich, CT

Editorial Assistant
Worldwide ERC–Washington, D.C.

Meetings Coordinator
SWANA–Silver Spring, Maryland

Director, Membership Development
ASI-Advertising Specialty Institute–Trevose, PA

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The Center for Association Leadership Events Calendar Preview
Here's a preview of The Center for Association Leadership's upcoming events.  For a complete calendar listing and to register for upcoming events, visit www.centeronline.org.

Essential Financial Skills for the Non-Finance Professional
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
October 21, 2004

20 MegaTrends and How They Affect Membership Development
Virtual Learning Seminar
October 20, 2004

A Half Day With Marcus Buckingham
The US Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC
October 28, 2004

AMS Learning and Demo Days
Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
November 9–10, 2004

The NEW Great Ideas Conference
December 5–7, 2004 Orlando, FL
February 13–15, 2005 Phoenix, AZ

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Does your organization engage in e-marketing?
Find out how MagnetMail, the ASAE-sponsored e-Marketing Program that powers the ASAE Weekly, can help you achieve record-breaking results. Call MagnetMail at 877-488-2666, or visit us on the Web at www.realmagnet.com/commpartners. To request additional information complete our online form.