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ASAE Meets With Chair of Tax Reform Panel
ASAE president and CEO, John H. Graham IV, CAE, met last week with former Sen. Connie Mack, chairman of the president’s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform, to discuss ASAE’s report on the major tax restructuring proposals under discussion and their potential impact on associations and other nonprofit organizations.
The panel, co-chaired by Mack and John Breaux, has held six public meetings across the country since February seeking insight on the tax system from individuals, businesses and associations, as well as members of Congress. After a comprehensive examination of the current tax system, the panel is beginning to consider specific reform proposals before submitting a report to Treasury Secretary John Snow by July 31, 2005.
The deadline to submit tax reform comments to the advisory panel is April 29. More information on submitting comments and details on the format for comments is available at www.taxreformpanel.gov/contact/. To view ASAE’s report in its entirety, visit http://info.asaenet.org/pdf/TaxImpact_Restructuring_Proposals.pdf.
For more information on public policy issues, visit the public policy section of the ASAE Web site at http://www.asaenet.org/.
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Marketing, Finance and GR Professionals–Upcoming Programs Designed for You!
2005 Marketing & Membership Symposium
Fire-up your marketing and membership strategies
and get the results you want!
June 27–28, 2005
Marriott North Bethesda Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, MD
ASAE members $495, Nonmembers $695
(The nonmember rate includes a complimentary one-year membership in ASAE, mention code E025k)
Marketing and membership professionals…listen up! If you are looking to win over your audience with powerful, magnetic ideas OR if you aren't completely satisfied with how you attract and retain members—then you should register for this symposium, which is designed just for you.
You’ll walk away with actionable ideas and innovative strategies that will help you succeed both personally and professionally. With two general sessions and 11 breakout sessions in marketing, membership and sales—you can customize your learning experience. Plus, network with your peers and learn from others that are facing similar marketing and membership challenges all while earning those valuable CAE hours toward your designation. View the complete program for more information.
Register today! Questions? Contact Jamie Sadler at 202-326-9541, jsadler@asaenet.org.
This event is sponsored by Hays Affinity Solutions.
2005 Financial Management Symposium
Attend the most popular event for senior-level association financial management professionals!
May 23–24, 2005
NEW LOCATION! Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center, Bethesda, MD
ASAE members $495, Nonmembers $595
Earn up to 15 CPE credits by attending this program.
Register today!
With content specifically geared toward CEOs, CFOs, CPAs, comptrollers, senior-level managers, financial accounting managers, and attorneys who represent associations, this program will explore the latest trends in finance, legal and management and how they will impact you.
General Session topics include…
- The State of Governance and Oversight for Nonprofit Organizations;
- What’s Happening at the Internal Revenue Service; and
- Understanding Today’s Investment Marketplace.
This program only comes once a year, so register today! View the complete program for more information. Questions? Contact Libby Bingham at 202-326-9507, lbingham@centeronline.org.
Two don’t-miss programs designed specifically for Government Relations professionals!
Government Relations (GR) School
June 27–28, 2005
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex
ASAE members $495, Nonmembers $595
Register today!
This two-day program will explore a wide range of topics relevant to today's government relations field. GR School provides the training you need to maximize your association's influence on and relationship with government institutions. Whether you're new to the field or need to reacquaint yourself with the core issues every GR rep must know, this program will look at topics such as the most effective lobbying strategies, PAC management and grassroots recruiting. If you deal with local, state or federal representatives, you will gain knowledge and insight from experienced GR professionals and take home the best tactics and strategies to represent the needs of your association.
Register today! 888-950-2723 (202-371-0940 in Washington, DC) Questions? Contact Libby Bingham at 202-326-9507, lbingham@centeronline.org.
This event is sponsored by Capitol Advantage.
Legislative Symposium
June 29, 2005, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex
ASAE members $195, Nonmembers $295
Register today!
Like any professional, those involved in public policy need the right tools and resources to do their job well. The premier event for government relations specialists, this comprehensive one-day symposium will explore the latest trends and most pressing issues in the field. The breakout and general sessions will explore a variety of topics, including an overview of issues affecting state legislatures as well as the 109th Congress, successful coalition building and incorporating the media to enhance your lobbying efforts. You will hear from representatives of national associations, advocacy experts, congressional staffers and media moguls. Take advantage of this opportunity to survey your toolbox, access the resources that will best augment your program and network with other government relations professionals.
Register today! 888-950-2723 (202-371-0940 in Washington, DC) Questions? Contact Libby Bingham at 202-326-9507, lbingham@centeronline.org.
This event is sponsored by Capitol Advantage.
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Publications Inventory Scheduled
The ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership Bookstore will not ship orders on Friday, April 29 and Monday, May 2 while physical inventory is taking place. If you need to order resources for your next project or meeting, place your request before 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 28 and your order will be processed before inventory begins. Orders may be placed by visiting the bookstore at <http://www.asaenet.org> or by calling the member service center at 888-950-2723 or 202-371-0940.
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Two Upcoming Programs in the Next Week!
Finding Our Way: Leadership For an Uncertain Time
Thursday, April 28, Program 3:00–5:00 p.m., Reception 5:00–6:30 p.m. EST
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
ASAE members $95, Nonmembers $125
Register today!
Hear world-renown author Margaret (Meg) Wheatley speaking about her new book, Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time. The book describes how to create resilient and adaptive organizations where people are seen as the blessing, not the problem. Meg is one of the most innovative and influential organizational thinkers of our time who has tested her ideas and perceptions in many different settings and cultures. Provocative, challenging and poetic, Finding Our Way sums up her thinking on a diverse scope of topics, from leadership and management to social change.
Are you looking to create a more harmonious, hospitable and capable organization? Then attend this session and learn the specific methods on how to carry out your goals. You will receive a copy of Meg Wheatley's new book, and book sales and signings will take place during the reception. If you would like more information on Meg's works, please visit www.margaretwheatley.com.
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"Certain individuals can be counted on to deliver such insight that you read everything they write and make every effort to hear them whenever they are speaking. Meg Wheatley is one of the few people I place in that category. Her thoughts on individual leadership and organizational development are heartfelt, honest and invaluable. To have the chance to spend time in dialogue with her in the intimate space of a Center program is something I would not miss."
Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects, Indianapolis, IN |
Register now!
Essential Financial Skills for the Non-Finance Professional
Tuesday, May 3, 2005, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
ASAE members $195, Nonmembers $295
Register today!
Understanding how to read and prepare financial information is essential to any association executive's professional career. Whether you are responsible for the budgets in your program area or need to understand and communicate financial information, this full-day seminar will help you become more comfortable with the terms and concepts you encounter in your day-to-day work.
Through interactive exercises and sample documents, you will discover...
- Key financial concepts and definitions;
- Methodology of successful budgeting;
- How to analyze financial reports; and more!
If financial statements are sometimes impenetrable to you, now is the time to learn the specific methods you should be using to understand their meaning.
Speaker:
Andrew S. Lang, president, LangCPA Consulting Financial Solutions for Nonprofits
Register now!
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May 16th—Final Deadline for 2005 Associations Advance America Award Entries
Show how your association leads the way by entering the 2005 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards! One of the premier association awards programs, the AAA Awards, allow you 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 to achieve media exposure and peer recognition for your association. The final deadline is May 16, 2005. To submit an entry online, or for more information, 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 let this opportunity pass you by!
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 and submit an application at www.asaenet.org.
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Spring Into Action–Attend Springtime 2005!
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 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
Presented by The GWSAE Network, ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership.
Special thanks to our Springtime Signature Sponsors...
Hargrove, Inc., The Greater Milwaukee CVB, Tourism Toronto, Fort Lauderdale CVB, Greater Houston CVB, Richmond CVB, Austin CVB, Hawaii Convention Center and Visit Charlotte.
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The results are in for the March 2005 Recruit-A-Member Campaign!
Congratulations to our 63 members who have recruited 94 new members in the March “TAKE FIVE IN ‘05” recruitment campaign. These are the members that have taken the challenge to help us reach our 2005 membership goal of 2,005 new members!
A special recognition goes to Dr. Adam D. Blistein, executive director, American Philological Association, Philadelphia, PA. Adam is the lucky winner of the March prize drawing–one month of executive coaching sessions courtesy of Marshall Brown & Associates!
Would you like to be a part of the “TAKE FIVE IN ‘05” Recruit-A-Member Spring Campaign?
Take five minutes to recruit a new member and you could win a trip to the ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 13-16, Nashville! For each new colleague you recruit between now and June 15, 2005, your name will be entered in a drawing to win a complimentary conference registration, roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations. As an added bonus, your colleague will SAVE $70 off membership dues! Access the easy details and special membership application at www.asaenet.org/recruit! |
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Question of the Week–Modern Governance Guidelines or Principles
Do you have samples of modern governance guidelines or governance principles?
There are guidelines or principles that companies and organizations establish to state that they have strong corporate governance. The Knowledge Center staff has compiled the following resources for you. Feel free to call us at 202-326-9559 or e-mail infocentral@asaenet.org for more information.
SAMPLE STRUCTURE
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Governance Structure
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/assocmodel.cfm?ID=1951&ContentProfileID=129164&Action=searching
CASE STUDIES & GUIDELINES
ADA Successfully Launches Organizational Change Initiative
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=1664&ContentProfileID=127262&Action=searching
ASFSA Governance Restructuring
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID16790,00.html
Association Management Company Introduces Governance Guidelines
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=666&ContentProfileID=122668&Action=searching
featuring links to:
- Board of Directors and Management Company Evaluation Tool; and
- Board of Directors Conflicts of Interest Memo.
NCGA's Strategic Restructuring Initiative Brings Nimble Decision-Making and Unified Voice to the Industry
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=176&ContentProfileID=122056&Action=searching
NAON's Governance Restructuring Increases Leadership Competency and Participation
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=175&ContentProfileID=122053&Action=searching
featuring links to:
- NAON Executive Board's Recommendations for Restructuring;
- NAON New Organizational Chart;
- NAON News Sample Articles;
- NAON Old Organizational Chart; and
- NAON President's Messages.
NAEA Successfully Implements Governance Changes
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=1533&ContentProfileID=123712&Action=searching
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Virtual Resource List: Boards and Governance
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,DOR5_PID20696,00.html
Forget the Rules and Start Over
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID17736,00.html
Legal: Drafting Proper Governance Documents
Jerald Jacobs
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID15271,00.html
Seven Practices of Super Boards
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,DOR2_PID10481,00.html
Looking for more information? Purchase these titles at ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership's bookstore, http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/asae_bookstore/.
"The Will to Govern Well: Knowledge, Trust, and Nimbleness"
by Glenn Tecker, Jean Frankel, and Paul Meyer, CAE
Today's associations face a climate of constant change. The ability to adapt quickly is a must for successful organizations. This book examines the key characteristics of those associations that react to change positively and quickly. Learn the importance of developing governance systems controlled by tomorrow's challenges, not yesterday's conversations. Take an in-depth look at what it means to be a forward-thinking organization and what it takes to become one.
"High-Impact Governing in a Nutshell: 17 Questions That Board Members and CEOs Frequently Ask" by Doug Eadie
This latest book, from respected author Doug Eadie, gets right to the point of successful governance in an easy-to-read question and answer format. If you're interested in taking your board's leadership to the next level, turning it into the kind of high-impact governing body your organization needs while building the kind of board-CEO-executive team partnership that is positive, productive and lasting, you need to read "High-Impact Governing in a Nutshell."
Have a question? Contact Knowledge Center/Information Central at 202-326-9559
or infocentral@asaenet.org.
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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.
Program Associate
National Academy of Education–Washington, DC
Director of Political Advocacy Services
The Medical Society of Virginia–Richmond, VA
Senior Vice President of Administration/CFO
Foundation for California Community Colleges–Sacramento, CA
National Account Coordinator
AORN–Denver, CO
Director of Government Relations
Austin Apartment Association–Austin, TX
Career Headquarters is powered by Boxwood Technology.
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Register for Upcoming Events Offered by The Center for Association Leadership
Finding Our Way: Leadership For an Uncertain Time
April 28, 2005
Washington, DC
Principles of Financial Management Online
April 30, 2005
Online Course
Essential Financial Skills for the Non-Finance Professional
May 3, 2005
Washington, DC
Exceptional Governance
May 5–6, 2005
San Francisco, CA
Book Club on Leadership
May 11, 2005
Washington, DC
Prometheus: A Leadership Think Tank for Senior Association Executives
May 12–14, 2005
Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, UT
2005 Financial Management Symposium
May 23–24, 2005
Bethesda, MD
Springtime 2005
May 26, 2005
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
The 2005 Springtime DC Invitational
May 27, 2005
Woodbridge, VA
Future Leaders Conference
June 2–5, 2005
The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA
Book Club on Leadership
June 8, 2005
Washington, DC
Invitational Forum on Leadership and Management
June 9–10, 2005
Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, Quebec, Canada
Marketing & Membership Symposium
June 27–28, 2005
Marriott North Bethesda Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, MD
Government Relations School
June 27–28, 2005
Washington, DC
Legislative Symposium
June 29, 2005
Washington, DC
Hotel Operations Program
July 28, 2005
Hilton New York, NY
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