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Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) Report Includes Revenue Increases Applicable to Exempt Organizations
A 435-page report, released by the JCT last week, includes 69 revenue-raising provisions to reduce the size of the tax gap. At least 12 of these are applicable to tax-exempt organizations, and many are similar or identical to provisions included in the Senate Finance Committee staff discussion draft on nonprofit and charity reforms released last summer.
The JCT report was prepared at the request of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Max Baucus (D-MT), and may be used as the basis for forthcoming legislation. A majority of the revenue-raising provisions that would apply to exempt organizations targets the 501(c)(3) community specifically, but several may have implications for the entire tax-exempt sector. Organizations with annual total gross revenues or assets of at least $10 million would have to include a certification from an independent auditor or independent counsel with their Form 990 and 990-T filings. The JCT estimated that this change would raise less than $50 million.
ASAE will study the JCT report in its entirety to determine the full implications for the tax-exempt sector. To view the report, visit http://www.house.gov/jct/s-2-05.pdf.
To learn more about this and other issues visit the ASAE Public Policy Web site at www.asaenet.org.
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Enter the 2005 Associations Advance America Awards—Deadline February 15th!
Show how your association leads the way by entering the 2005 Associations Advance America Awards.
One of the premier association awards programs, the Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards, allows ASAE to showcase to the media, Congress, the association community, and external audiences the valuable and extraordinary programs that associations provide their communities.
Here's your chance to be recognized and achieve media exposure and peer recognition for your association. The next deadline is February 15, 2005. Submit your entry online or contact Courtney Gardner at (202) 626-2734 or cgardner@asaenet.org. Submit multiple entries, but please only one per category. There is a $25 fee for each entry. Don't miss this opportunity!
The award covers excellence in the following categories:
- Skills training and professional development;
- Ethical, technical, or professional standards;
- Economic development;
- Business and social innovation;
- Information and knowledge creation;
- Public education and information;
- Civic and community volunteer activities; and
- Citizenship and enhancing democracy.
View full category descriptions at www.asaenet.org.
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Virtual Learning Brings Education to Your Fingertips
Register today for these upcoming virtual learning opportunities...
Engaging Volunteers—The Implicit Contract
February 9, 2005, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
ASAE Members $179, Nonmembers $279
Register today!
You expect your volunteers to be engaged and committed, but do you know what they expect of you? Help your volunteers contribute powerfully to your association's mission by addressing issues of volunteer engagement and expectations. During this 90-minute virtual learning experience you will discover ways to make your volunteer relationships more successful.
Content Leader: Deborah L. Kocsis, Cornerstone Consulting Associates, LLC.
Distance Learning and Demo Days Virtual Kick-Off
March 1, 2005
Complimentary virtual program
Register today!
The 2005 Distance Learning and Demo Days is back and better than ever! This two-day event on March 30-31, 2005 kicks off with a complimentary virtual preview on March 1. If you are in the market to purchase e-learning technologies, just starting out with e-learning, or in the process of implementing e-learning programs, then don't miss these two trademark events.
Visit www.centeronline.org or call 888-950-2723 for more information.
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The New Great Ideas Conference is just two weeks away, register today!
February 13–15, 2005
The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Phoenix, AZ
Presented by The Center for Association Leadership and
The American Society of Association Executives
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"Congratulations on the fantastic success of the New Great Ideas Conference! Your team did a great job of designing such a meaningful conference. I took away plenty for my left brain and equally for the right brain, and actually my brain hurts a bit right now!"
- Bill Reed, CMP, national sales director, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts |
Expect…
- Three outstanding general sessions;
- Idea Labs—concurrent, specialized sessions tailored to various practice areas;
- Lunchtime Conversation Café—the opportunity to discuss your problems and solutions with your peers;
- Business Solutions Response Labs—hear from our business partners on the solutions they can provide to your challenges;
- Sunset Solutions—the chance to grab a cocktail and head into the Phoenix sunshine to reflect on the great ideas discovered throughout the energetic day!
The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort is sold out the nights of February 12,16,17. Alternative housing is available at Prime Hotel & Suites, located near the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass. Daily shuttle service for conference attendees will be provided. To reserve your room at Prime Hotel & Suites, call (480) 961-4444, and request the ASAE group rate of $129.00.Visit www.greatideasconference.org to register today!
Thank you to Wachovia Corporation, SunTrust Bank, and ASAE Career HQ for sponsoring this event.
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Member Advances to the Recruit-A-Member Winning Circle
Take five in '05 and help ASAE recruit 2,005 new members!
J. Stephen Larkin, CAE, president of The Aluminum Association, Washington, DC, recruited his 25th new member into ASAE last month, sending him into the Winner's Circle of ASAE's Recruit-A-Member campaign. To learn how you can recruit a new member and be eligible to win fabulous prizes, please visit www.asaenet.org/recruit.
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Attend Springtime 2005—The Premier Association Industry Expo!
Thursday, May 26, 2005, Washington Convention Center
(ASAE members—enjoy this NEW membership benefit!)
Register today!
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EDUCATION—Exciting, new, cutting-edge topics. Two banks of concurrent sessions will be offered to maximize your learning potential! Sessions are being planned on international meetings, membership, outsourcing, emerging legal issues, and more.
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NETWORKING—With more than 4,500 of the brightest stars in the meetings and association industry, you can't miss out on the chance to expand your contact list!
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GENERAL SESSION—Enter "the boardroom" with Kwame Jackson, the runner-up from season one of The Apprentice. Kwame will share the business lessons he learned from working for Donald Trump, and discuss how team building is essential for success and the importance of individuality.
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EXHIBIT HALL—Over 800 exhibitors offer the solutions you are searching for —from meeting sites and services to technology solutions and business services that keep your organization running smoothly. It is the one place in Washington, D.C. where you can get all your business done in ONE day.
www.springtimeexpo.com
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Question of the week—Information Central is Moving
Where can I find information while ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership's Information Central and CEO Center is closed for moving this week?
Information Central will be moving to The Center for Association Leadership's offices in the Reagan International Trade Building this week. During this time, there will be limited staff coverage of the Information Central e-mail and phone lines, and we will not be able to accommodate visitors. But resources are still available!
- Visit the Virtual Library at www.asaenet.org. Select Information & CEO Central from the left side of the ASAE home page to find the Sample Document Library and Virtual Resource Lists;
- Contact the ASAE Member Service Center at 202-371-0940 or 888-950-ASAE or e-mail service@asaenet.org for meeting registration, membership applications, and changes to your membership record;
- Find books, audiotapes of the recorded ASAE Knowledge Network sessions and select annual meeting and winter conference sessions and magazine subscription information at the ASAE Store;
- Register for ASAE's E-newsletters, which provide targeted information for each of the 13 professional interest sections;
- Visit ASAE Services, Inc. to benefit from a variety of affinity programs and services, such as credit card programs and corporate savings solutions;
- Use Career Headquarters to find job listings, a resume bank, and career-related resources;
- Sign-up for networking listservers, which offer members a convenient means of exchanging ideas and information with their colleagues; and
- Register for The Center for Association Leadership's virtual seminars. Presented in conjunction with KRM Information Services, this is your opportunity to participate without leaving the comfort of your office. Handouts can be delivered to your desk or downloaded from the Internet. Visit www.krm.com/asae for upcomimg programs.
General Contact Information:
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ASAE Career Headquarters—Take 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:
Manager of Information Systems
BPW/USA–Washington, DC
Chief Financial Officer
University of Illinois Alumni Association–Urbana, IL
Communications Specialist
Opportunities Unlimited–Alexandria, VA
Director of Convention Services
Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau–Pittsburgh, PA
Marketing and Communications Senior Assistant
SmithBucklin Corporation–Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
Virtual Seminar
The NEW Great Ideas Conference
February 13–15, 2005
Phoenix, AZ
February 15, 2005
Great Real Estate Decisions for Associations
February 16, 2005
The Conference Center at ASAE–Washington, DC
2005 Spring CAE Study Course
March 10-12, 2005
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex–Washington, DC
Mark your calendar:
Prometheus: A Leadership Think Tank for Senior Association Executives
May 12–14, 2005
Stein Eriksen Lodge–Park City, UT
ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting and Exposition
August 13–16, 2005
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center–Nashville, TN
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