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FCC Regulations to take effect July 1
ASAE and the Fax Ban Coalition continue to work to overturn the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed new regulations governing fax communications, which are due to take effect on July 1, 2005.
Legislatively, ASAE and the coalition are working closely with the Senate to seek final passage of S. 714, the "Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005." The Senate Commerce Committee approved the bill on April 14, and once the committee report is filed, we expect the bill to be readied for quick passage by unanimous consent.
Additionally, on April 15, ASAE and the coalition filed a new six-month extension request with the FCC; it is expected that the FCC, after conversations with Senate Commerce Committee staff members, will act favorably upon that request at the appropriate time. We want to thank the hundreds of ASAE members who signed onto the FCC petition.
Should you have any questions on this issue, please contact Chris Merida at cmerida@asaenet.org.
For more information on public policy issues, visit the public policy section of the ASAE Web site at http://www.asaenet.org/.
If you would like to subscribe to InRoads, the weekly public policy newsletter, or manage your InRoads account, please visit http://capwiz.com/asaeinroads/mlm/signup/.
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Seats are filling up fast for upcoming Government Relations programs!
Government Relations (GR) School
June 27–28, 2005
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex
ASAE members $495, Nonmembers $595
Register today!
Explore the "basics" of association government relations (GR) during this comprehensive two-day program. We'll cover a wide range of topics that are necessary in today's GR arena. Whether you're new to the profession or need a quick refresher on the core issues, this program will cover such critical topics as...
- Successful Lobbying Strategies;
- PAC Management;
- Grassroots Recruiting; and
- Preparing & Delivering Effective Testimony.
You will gain knowledge and insight from experienced GR professionals, and take back to the office the best tactics and strategies to represent the needs of your organization.
Featured speakers include: Francis Creighton, director, government affairs, Mortgage Bankers Association; Gregory Knopp, managing director, political programs, National Association of REALTORS; and Brian Pallasch, director, government relations, American Society of Civil Engineers.
This is an annual sell-out program where attendance will be capped at 75. Reserve your seat today at www.centeronline.org or call the Member Service Center at 888-950-2723 (202-371-0940 in Washington, DC)! As a GR School participant, you are invited to a networking reception on June 28 with the ASAE GR Section Council and other seasoned GR professionals attending the Legislative Symposium on June 29.
Register today! Questions? E-mail Libby Bingham at 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!
The premier event for seasoned government relations (GR) professionals, this comprehensive one-day symposium will explore the latest trends and most pressing, high-level issues that confront association GR programs. Hear and learn 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 GR professionals.
We are pleased to have Albert Eisele, editor of The Hill, who will give his insights into the current political environment, and Kathy Goldschmidt, director, technology research, Congressional Management Foundation, who will present key, brand new research findings on communications with Capitol Hill, among our distinguished line-up of speakers.
This is a popular Washington Metro program so register now at www.centeronline.org 888-950-2723 (202-371-0940 in Washington, DC)! As a Legislative Symposium participant, you are invited to a networking reception on June 28 with the ASAE GR Section Council and "graduates" of our acclaimed GR School on June 27-28!
Register today! Questions? E-mail Libby Bingham at lbingham@centeronline.org.
This event is sponsored by Capitol Advantage.
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Upcoming virtual learning opportunities: Member Acquisition & Retention and Job Searching
Growing Your Association:
The "10 Ts" of Member Acquisition and Retention
June 7, 2005, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
ASAE members $179, Nonmembers $279
Virtual seminar
Register for one site and include your entire staff!
No matter the size of your association, sustained growth is likely to be a major goal of both staff and volunteer leaders. And the only way to achieve sustained growth is by improving member acquisition and retention! You need to create programs and processes that allow you to gain and retain members faster than you lose them so you can beat your attrition rate and generate more revenue.
While this is all very easy to say, it can be surprisingly hard to do. Join us for this timely and informative session where growth expert Steven S. Little will present the essential building blocks of any member-driven growth initiative. Through concepts such as "touches," "total views" and "telepathy," Steve will help you re-think the best opportunities for improving your membership acquisition and retention.
Attend this program to take a fresh look at your member acquisition and retention efforts. It just might make the difference!
Content Leader: Steven S. Little, senior consultant, Inc. magazine
Register now!
How to Look for a Job on the Web
June 14, 2005, 12:00–1:30 p.m. EST or
June 17, 2005, 3:00–4:30 p.m. EST
ASAE members $179, Nonmembers $279
Virtual seminar
Register for one site and include your entire staff!
It didn't take long for job seekers and employers to take full advantage of online recruiting opportunities! With thousands of online job boards and career portals operating today, how can you tell what works the best? In this virtual seminar, you'll discover a six-step program for successful job searches online that is based on the extensive analysis done by WEDDLE's, a print publisher specializing in human resources that has been surveying online job seekers and recruiters since 1996. Whether for your own career, or to better assist members of your association in their career planning, this virtual seminar will guide you on how people look for a job on the Internet, what resources they find most helpful and what activities cause them the most problems and/or frustrations. You'll learn...
- Online dos and don'ts for job seekers;
- How job seekers should use free, automated online job agents;
- How to effectively use Internet research as part of your job search;
- How to evaluate a corporate Web site and career/employment area;
- The pitfalls to avoid when posting and sending your resume online;
- How to expand your personal contacts through online or electronic networking;
- How to use online resources to remain "interview ready"; and
- Where to find the best jobs in the online "hidden job market."
Register now!
Content Leader: Peter Weddle, CEO, WEDDLE'S, LLC
This event is sponsored by ASAE Career Headquarters.
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Experience Hotel Operations
Go beyond “behind the scenes” when you attend this hands-on hotel operations training. During this three-day program, you’ll explore every facet of the business including check-in, BEO management, housekeeping, billing and more! Made possible by the generosity of our hotel partners, this program is a MUST ATTEND for meeting planners.
EVERY program covers...
- How your RFP is evaluated;
- Revenue projections;
- The reservation process;
- Contract negotiations, attrition and other hot-button clauses;
- Menu planning, liquor liability and purchasing;
- Security, housekeeping and union policies;
- Telecommunications and audiovisual; and
- Financial management.
Limited space is available—register now for these upcoming dates to secure your seat!
August 4–6, 2005, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL
September 15–17, 2005, The Fairmont Dallas, Dallas, TX
September 22–24, 2005, Hilton Americas-Houston, Houston, TX
October 27–29, 2005, Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
December 8–10, 2005, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
December 15–17, 2005, Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
January 11–14, 2006, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA
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Attend the Chief Executive and Chief Elected Officers Symposium (CEO Symposium)
Symposium for Chief Executive & Chief Elected Officers
Choose from seven dates between November 2005-June 2006
The volunteer leadership of your organization changes each governing cycle. Each new leadership partnership needs to align understandings and tune work styles to realize its full potential and avoid often subtle pitfalls.
The popular Symposium for Chief Executive & Chief Elected Officers gives you and your volunteer leader an opportunity to explore your priorities for the year and determine how best to work together. The curriculum blends insights on making knowledgeable decisions, creating a culture of trust and sustaining a nimble infrastructure with practical tools.
This sell-out Symposium addresses the fundamentals of a strong volunteer/staff leadership partnership and provides insight into the most pressing current and anticipated challenges facing not-for-profits. Productive and enjoyable exercises allow immediate application of research-based alternatives to each participant’s organization. The result: a more common understanding and commitment to the key components of successful governance, strategy and organization.
Seven Symposiums are planned between November 2005 and June 2006. Programs sell-out far in advance, so register today!
Registration Fees
ASAE members: $595
Volunteer: $595
Nonmembers: $695 (includes a one year complimentary membership in ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership)
"This symposium is an eye-opener for your elected officer in that he or she invariably comes away more comfortable in his or her new role...and with the understanding that there are hundreds of associations out there who are experiencing many of the challenges you are."
Susan E. Fox, CAE, executive director, American Association of Law Libraries. |
Choose from seven upcoming programs!
November 14–15, 2005
The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner
McLean, VA
January 9–10, 2006 and
January 12–13, 2006
PGA National Resort & Spa
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
February 13–14, 2006 and
February 16–17, 2006
Loews Coronado Bay Resort San Diego
Coronado, CA
April 6–7, 2006
Fairmont Chicago
Chicago, IL
June 5–6, 2006
Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner
McLean, VA
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Take Your Association Performance to the Extreme!
Attend the 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition
August 13–16, 2005
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville
You might not think that attending an annual meeting is extreme. But it can be. Especially when you attend the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 13–16, Nashville.
Check out one of our Meetings & Expositions Days (M&E Days) sessions...
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"M&E Days Kick-Off! The Leadership Experience–Going Wider and Deeper" with Mark Sanborn
 In his work with corporate America, Mark Sanborn has found that the majority of attention given to leadership is focused on outer leadership characteristics and skills–what a leader does. This includes the “typical” leadership skills of listening, communicating, collaborating, etc. Gain valuable insights on how to develop your own leadership ability and learn the role that personal and organizational crises play. This session will help you stay motivated as you face challenges and change in your organization as well as in your meetings.
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...and one of our 12 Thought Leader Super Sessions...
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"The Experience Economy" with James Gilmore
 A fundamental shift is occurring in the very fabric of our economy. Today, what people desire are neither goods nor services, but something very different, namely experiences that engage them in a personal and memorable way. James Gilmore, co-author of The Experience Economy, contends that experiences are, in fact, a distinct form of economic output, as distinct from services as services are from goods. These experiences will increasingly provide the basis for generating new revenue growth in business. In this provocative session, Gilmore will describe the nature of this emerging experience economy and outline principles for designing compelling association experiences. |
Register now at www.asaeannualmeeting.org.
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Question of the Week–Recognition Programs
The departmental director of an association in Illinois submitted this week's question.
We are seeking means of recognizing volunteers. Do you have a list or
directory of ideas for recognition programs?
MAGAZINE ARTICLES
Award-winning advice
Association Management, June 2000
Building on member recognition
William E. Davis
Association Management, April 1993
Rewarding Chapter Excellence
Barbara Nivala
Association Management, May 1992
ASSOCIATION MODELS & SAMPLES
Awards Nominations and Application
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/assocmodel.cfm?ID=1899&ContentProfileID=129030&Action=searching
Staff Awards and Recognition Ideas
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/assocmodel.cfm?ID=2015&ContentProfileID=129433&Action=searching
Beyond the Rainbow
Sammi Soutar
Association Management, April 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,3146,MEN1_PID21042,00.html
Ideas That Inspire
Association Management
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/ammag/1,3146,PID15777,00.html
Powerful Possibilities
Jeffrey B. Cufaude
Executive Update, July 2001
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=554&ContentProfileID=122317&Action=searching
Spotlight on ASAE Section Award Programs
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,DOR3_PID1474,00.html
Ten Cool Tips to Engage Volunteers
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/tencool.cfm?ID=1468&ContentProfileID=122772&Action=searching
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
Developing and Managing Volunteer Programs
http://www.managementhelp.org/staffing/outsrcng/volnteer/volnteer.htm
- scroll down to “Rewarding”
Twenty Great Ways to Reward Volunteers
Canadian FundRaiser Volunteer Recognition
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rvol5.html
Volunteer Recognition Success Stories
http://www.energizeinc.com/ideas.html
If you have a question or pressing issue that you would like to see addressed in the Weekly Bulletin, contact Knowledge Center/Information Central at 202-326-9559 or infocentral@asaenet.org.
Looking for more information on this topic? Consider these titles from ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership's bookstore, http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/asae_bookstore.
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"Volunteers–How to Get Them, How to Keep Them: An Essential Guide for Volunteer Leaders and Staff of Professional, Trade and Charitable Nonprofit Organizations"
You rely on volunteers to carry out projects, head up task forces, coordinate events, and eventually become the leaders of your organization. This valuable resource outlines 12 basic needs of volunteers and clearly spells out how to meet those needs. Rich with examples and useful tools, this book is a quick read that you will reference again and again. Find out how to compete for volunteers, recruit the best person for the job, ensure projects are completed on time, keep your best volunteers coming back . . . and more! (1999, 117 pages, softcover, ISBN 1-928892-01-9)
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"The Volunteer Management Handbook"
A complete guide to establishing and maintaining an active and effective volunteer program. Offers practical guidance on topics such as: motivating people to volunteer time and services; preparing your organization for volunteers; recruitment, orientation, training and retention; recognition and reward systems; the role of volunteers in fundraising; volunteers and the law. A valuable reference for managers and volunteer leaders. (1999, approx. 407 pages, softcover)
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For questions or to order call the Member Service Center at 888-950-2723 or visit www.asaenet.org/bookstore.
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Looking for a New Job? Preview Recent Job Postings
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.
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Upcoming Events
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
2005 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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