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Earn Your Certified Association Executive (CAE) Credential This May
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of association management. If you have made a commitment to make association management your career, you should consider obtaining your CAE and enjoy these important benefits:
- Expanded knowledge–Gain in-depth insights into every aspect of association management;
- National professional recognition–Peers, staff, and volunteer leaders all value the CAE designation; and
- Extensive peer-level communication–Increase networking opportunities as a result of participating in study groups and CAE events.
Applications for the May 6th exam are due March 7th! Visit www.asaenet.org/cae for more information and to submit your application.
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"Obtaining the CAE designation was the most important step I took to grow and commit to the association management profession. Those (who) invest in themselves through the CAE program understand and embrace the need for continuous improvement through education to enhance their opportunity for professional success."
Ralph J. Nappi, CAE
Past Chairman, American Machine Tool Distributors Association, Rockville, Maryland |
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The 2005 Center for Association Leadership Partnership Dinner—Coming This April
The 2005 Center for Association Leadership Partnership Dinner
April 5, 2005, 6:30–11:00 p.m.
Hilton Washington & Towers, Washington, DC
$200 per ticket
Register today!
Join us in recognizing industry giants! The 2005 Center for Association Leadership Partnership Dinner, formerly the ASAE Foundation Partnership Dinner, honors donors to the ASAE Foundation and The Center for Association Leadership Capital Campaigns.
The Center for Association Leadership is proud to announce that its 2005 Visionary Honorees are General Colin Powell (Ret.) and Mrs. Alma J. Powell. The Center is honored to award General and Mrs. Powell for their significant contributions to the global community and their inspiration and dedication to the goals of America’s Promise: The Alliance for Youth.
Enjoy an evening of conversation and entertainment as we recognize outstanding donors for their lifelong commitment to quality and professionalism within the association community. Purchase a table or seat at www.centeronline.org.
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AHP Companion Bill Introduced in Senate
U.S. Senators Jim Talent (R-MO) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) reintroduced legislation in the Senate Feb. 16, which would establish association health plans (AHPs). In addition, it received a big boost when Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, vowed to “help resolve differences” that have slowed the progress of this legislation in years past.
The “Small Business Health Fairness Act” (S. 406) is the companion bill to H.R. 525, introduced in the House February 2. Both bills are aimed at expanding access to quality health care for the uninsured by allowing small businesses to pull together and purchase insurance through their trade associations at a lower cost for their workers. The legislation is strongly endorsed by President Bush and a broad coalition of more than 160 organizations, including ASAE, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business.
The House passed AHP legislation last year by a vote of 252-162, but it did not reach the Senate floor for consideration. Opposition to AHPs continues to come from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), which claims AHPs would not solve the uninsured problem in America and would raise premiums for many small employers.
For more information on public policy issues, visit the public policy section of the ASAE Web site at www.asaenet.org.
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Experience 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 5,000 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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The Results are in for the January Recruit-A-Member Campaign
Congratulations to 95 members that have recruited 144 NEW members in the “TAKE 5” recruitment challenge. These members have taken the challenge to help us reach our 2005 membership goal of 2,005 new members!
A special recognition goes to Dr. Paul Wetter, chairman, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Miami, FL. Paul is the lucky winner of the January prize drawing–a Canon digital camera courtesy of TMA Resources! Please check out the ongoing campaign, complete list of January recruiters and generous prize donors located at www.asaenet.org/recruit. We hope to add your name to the list next month!
Thanks so much!
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A Sneak Peak at What You'll Find in the March Issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Magazine
Coming soon to your mailbox...the March issue of Association Management magazine. Do you subscribe? Subscribe today by signing up on the ASAE Web site at www.asaenet.org.
Staying On Board
Rate your board relations skills. A panel of experts identifies the top five strategic areas that affect board success. Assess how well you stack up.
Etiquette on the Board
If no one's in charge at your next board meeting, you’ll accomplish very little. Miss Manners shares her thoughts on maintaining order.
We’ve Got to Start Meeting Like This
Is your convention generating the return on investment that you and your participants expect? Seven ROI tools can help you measure your results and see where they could be better.
All Together When?
Do your marketing and communication functions produce better outcomes when the staffs are in separate departments or working together? Consider some key factors when deciding whether to consolidate, separate, or coordinate departments.
How to See Through Founding a (c)(3)
Think of it. Your own foundation could foot the bill for important association activities. Sound good? Find out what benefits and challenges await you when you decide to create a 501(c)(3) organization.
Cracking the E-Mail Marketing Code
Move your e-mail marketing program from simple to sophisticated. Learn how the Center for Economic Growth makes full use of technology tools to conserve money and time, while increasing member response rates and event attendance.
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The Latest Association Jobs are at Career Headquarters
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 Conventions and Meetings
National Community Pharmacists Association–Alexandria, VA
Sales Manager, SSS Products
National Association of Independent Schools–Washington, DC
Executive Officer
Building Industry Association–Ventura, CA
Fundraising Professional
Charitable Organization Confidential–NJ
Vice President of Conference Management
Industrial Fabrics Association International–St. Paul, MN
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Question of the Week–Succession Planning
Does the Knowledge Center have any articles about succession planning?
Check out succession planning at the Knowledge Center Web site...
Six Steps to Effective Succession Management
Dollars & Cents, January 2005
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,PID22451,00.html
News & Know-How: Study Evaluates Association Board Practices
Association Management, April 2004
Turnover at the Top
Association Management, January 2004
Next In Line
Association Management, October 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,3146,MEN1_PID20264,00.html
Next in Line: Five Steps for Successful Succession Planning
Executive Update, December 2002
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=2242
What If You Were Gone? Staying the Course in Uncharted Territory
Association Management, August 2000
Point of Departure: A Comprehensively Planned Departure
Association Management, December, 1997
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID10545,00.html
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Don't Miss The Center for Association Leadership's Events!
Distance Learning and Demo Days Complimentary Kick-Off
March 1, 2005
Virtual
Managing Risk in Volatile Stock and Bond Markets
March 2, 2005
Audio Seminar
Hotel Operations—Mohegan Sun
March 10–12, 2005
Uncasville, CT
Distance Learning and Demo Days
March 30–31, 2005
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex–Washington, DC
The 2005 Center for Association Leadership Partnership Dinner
April 5, 2005
Hilton Washington & Towers–Washington, DC
American Association Day
April 6, 2005
Washington, DC
CEO Symposium: The Fairmont Chicago
April 11–12, 2005
The Fairmont Chicago–Chicago, IL
Hotel Operations—Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
April 14, 2005
Orlando, FL
Essential Financial Skills for the Non-Finance Professional
May 3, 2005
Indianapolis, IN
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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