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Feingold Introduces Lobbying and Ethics Reform Bill in Senate
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) joined legislators calling for lobbying and ethics reform by introducing legislation July 14 aimed at strengthening lobbying disclosure requirements and tightening restrictions on privately funded trips and gifts for Members of Congress.
The Bill (S. 1398) is similar to legislation introduced in the House in May by Reps. Marty Meehan (D-MA) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL). It requires lobbying disclosure reports to be filed quarterly rather than semi-annually; improves public accessibility of lobbying disclosures by requiring electronic filing and Internet searchable databases; requires any private entity paying for a Member's trip to certify that the trip was not planned, organized or financed by a lobbyist and that no registered lobbyist will participate in the trip; prohibits lobbyists from giving gifts to Members or staff; and lengthens the "cooling off" period for former Members and executive branch officials from one to two years.
"Recent campaign finance reforms are helping, but with reports of Members of Congress taking corporate jets with lobbyists on board to fly to fundraisers and going on lobbyist-funded golf junkets, it is clear that more work needs to be done," Feingold said.
In response to this most recent bill, lobbyists are quoted in Roll Call this week as saying the lobbying and ethics reform debate so far has excluded lobbyists themselves from adding any perspective.
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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The 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition is Just Three Weeks Away!
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 13-16, 2005
Hotel rooms are available at the Sheraton Music City; an overflow hotel will be added as well. Please call our housing company, Expovision, immediately at 866-812-8749 if you need to secure a room.
Register today!
Check out some of our many highlights!
Entertainment to the Extreme featuring...
- LeAnn Rimes ("How Do I Live");
- Phil Vassae ("Just Another Day in Paradise");
- Donna Summer ("Hot Stuff");
- Sugar Loaf ("Green-Eyed Lady");
- Iron Butterfly ("In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida");
- Mark Farner, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad ("We're an American Band");
- Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night ("Joy to the World");
- Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals ("Good Lovin"); and
- B. J. Thomas ("Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head").
General Sessions featuring...
- *New Judy Woodruff, a veteran of broadcast journalism from CNN;
Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author of Blink and The Tipping Point; and
Philip Kotler, hailed as "the world's foremost expert on the strategic practice of marketing.
Nonstop opportunities to build...
- The Annual Meeting Blog, a diary on the Web that gives you the latest news about the meeting before, during and after; and
- The Connections Network System, a way to connect with your colleagues before arriving in Nashville.
Plus...
- 90+ Learning Labs, developed by your association peers, guarantee endless opportunities for content rich learning experiences.
- Thought Leader Super Sessions, featuring world-class speakers, will evoke new ways of thinking, while driving your energy level to new heights!
- Meetings & Expositions (M&E Days), a 'conference within a conference’ that will stretch your thinking beyond logistics and focus on strategy, marketing, business management and more.
- The Association Solutions Marketplace, a vibrant expo of over 550 companies, where you'll experience new products, services, destinations and hotels that will make everything your organization does a success.
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2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition–Kiddie Corp, Spouse/Guest, Youth/Teen and Special Events
Look under Special Programs/Credentialing for more information on the following programs and events.
Spouses and Guest Programs
New at the 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition is an all inclusive Spouse/Guest program that allows them to attend any of the regular programmed educational events and the three evening events on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, all for $295! And if that is not enough, we have put together a series of lifestyle programs that they can choose from to create their own unique learning experience ranging from yoga to glass etching. So take a look at the full program book and feast your eyes on these special programs available for our Spouses and Guests. Click here for tours and information. |
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Programs for Youth/Teen (appropriate for ages 7-14)
New! An all inclusive Youth/Teen program that allows youth/teens to participate in the day and evening activities for just one package price of $295. Your kids will love it and you can concentrate on the educational sessions you want to attend. We have created a Youth/Teen Center that will open at 8:00 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday, as a gathering spot place before tours depart and for when they return. Some of the unique programs for the kids range from a Movie Night "In" to a trip to the Adventure Science Center. Click here for tours and information. |
Don't forget to sign up for these special events...
The Center for Association Leadership Silent Auction
The silent auction gives attendees the opportunity to purchase business, leisure and personal items, some of which just aren't available on an everyday basis at any price. Comb the treasures offered and you could find that special vacation or even a needed business service for your organization. Our industry partners have generously donated prizes of every shape, size and price range to this exciting fundraising event. Each item sold is a bargain for you and provides support for The Center for Association Leadership's educational programming. |
5K Fun Walk/Run, Sunday, August 14, 6:30–8:00 a.m.
Warm-up to the best annual meeting ever by joining fellow enthusiasts at the inaugural Annual Meeting 5K Fun Walk/Run. This special event will draw runners and walkers to raise money for a local Nashville charity. |
Club Energy, Monday, August 15, 9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Let the nighttime fun begin at the world famous Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville. Two events will take place simultaneously at this restored historic warehouse, which is a mecca of entertainment. You can kick it up a notch or two with terrific music and dancing at Club Energy or spend time with friends at the Other Party, featuring a decidedly relaxed atmosphere. The choice is yours. Ticket sales support The Center for Association Leadership, so purchase them in advance to save!
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Prepare for the December 2005 CAE Exam
2005-2006 CAE Study Course: A Three-Day Immersion Program
September 8-10, 2005
The Center for Association Leadership’s Marriott Learning Complex
Washington, DC
Members $595, Nonmembers $695
Register today!
Are you preparing for the December 2005 CAE Exam, but find you have limited time to prepare? Then this program is for you! Take three days to reinforce and enhance your knowledge in the 10 domains of successful association management. You will learn from experienced, qualified domain leaders and gain insight from skilled facilitators who are graduates of the CAE process.
The 10 domains include...
- Strategic Management;
- Planning and Research;
- Leadership;
- Administration;
- Knowledge Management;
- Governance and Structure;
- Public Policy and Government and External Relations;
- Membership;
- Programs, Products and Services; and
- Public Relations and External Communications.
Earn up to 18 hours toward your CAE eligibility when you complete this course! Upon registration, you will receive titles of recommended pre-readings to complete prior to the program.
Contact Megan Arzt at 202-326-9549 or marzt@centeronline.org for CAE Study Course information. Find out more about the CAE program and eligibility at www.asaenet.org/cae.
Register today!
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Register for the CEO Symposium for the Philanthropic Sector
CEO Symposium for the Philanthropic Sector
October 17–18, 2005, Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
$495 for all Philanthropic Organizations
Register today!
An exclusive learning opportunity for CEOs, executive directors and top elected leaders of philanthropic organizations.
The CEO Symposium for the Philanthropic Sector is designed for you and your board chair to explore today’s governance issues and examine emerging leadership challenges.
Over two days you will examine:
- Critical issues of governance, strategy, transparency and public accountability including the implications of Congressional and state legislative activities regarding the tax exempt sector;
- Emerging best practices for successfully utilizing the unique dynamics of foundations, philanthropic, service, charitable, human service and cause related organizations;
- The character of top volunteer and staff roles and relationships that sustain a culture of success in nonprofit organizations;
- Issues of critical importance to your organization’s success and your leadership term together.
This program is adapted from our popular CEO Symposium and gives you the opportunity to gather with peers and nonprofit leadership experts to share experiences, discuss ideas and explore priorities for your organization. You will participate in full group dialogue and in teams to help you determine how to work together as an effective leadership unit, clarify issues, jump-start important initiatives and gain insights into organizational dynamics.
This program represents a “must” opportunity for leaders of 501(c)(3) organizations interested in advancing their mission and contributing to social responsibility in the 21st century.
Content Leaders:
- Alicia Liss, board chair, Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program, Inc. (NORWESCAP), former community college VP and senior associate, Tecker Consultants, LLC;
- Terry Newhard, executive director, Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program, Inc. (NORWESCAP) and senior associate, Tecker Consultants, LLC;
- Glenn H. Tecker, president & CEO, Tecker Consultants, LLC; and
- Leigh Wintz, CAE, executive director, Soroptimist International of the Americas and senior associate, Tecker Consultants, LLC.
To register visit www.asaenet.org or call the Member Service Center at 888-950-2723 or (202-371-0940 in Washington, DC).
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ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's Xtreme Online Silent Auction is Officially Open!
Get a head start bidding on great packages and items for the 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition Silent Auction. Even if you’re not going to Nashville, make a bid anyway and you could still win.
Whether you’re looking to purchase a surprise anniversary gift, a romantic honeymoon or a much-needed vacation getaway...we have it!
To start bidding, visit www.2005annualmeeting.cmarket.com. For additional information, call 202-326-9519 or e-mail lthomas@centeronline.org.
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Question of the Week–"Anti-trust" Statutes
A federation in New York submitted this week's question.
Do you have any information or articles of information regarding associations and the application of “anti-trust” statutes in the association context?
ASAE & THE CENTER ARTICLES
Antitrust Concerns With Association Information Exchanges
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., and George E. Constantine III, Esq.
Association Law & Policy, April 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,PID21307,00.html
Antitrust and Nonmember Pricing
Marketing Fast Facts, June 1998
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,PID21687,00.html
Antitrust Issues for Associations
Stacia Bontempo
Executive IdeaLink, May 2001
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID15803,00.html
Antitrust Laws: Just the Facts
C. Michael Deese
AMC Connection, September 2002
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID16843,00.html
Association Membership Restrictions: A Practical Guide to Avoiding the Antitrust & Tax Pitfalls
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum Esq.
Center Collection, June 2002
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/whitepaper.cfm?ID=1791&ContentProfileID=128538&Action=searching
Expanded Antitrust Protection for Standards Development Organizations
By Kimberly A. Pendo, Esq.
Association Law & Policy, July 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,PID22120,00.html
Legal: Rejecting Advertisements
By Elena Broder, Jerald Jacobs
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID10517,00.html
New approaches to managing antitrust risk
Jerald A Jacobs
Association Management, Jan 2003
Not available online
Special Report: Antitrust Violations and the Internet
Sheila Millar
Association Law & Policy, October 2001
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID16356,00.html
Special Report: Unresolved Antitrust and Intellectual Property Issues
Association Law & Policy, March 2001
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID15744,00.html
What New Standards Development Legislation Means for Associations
Jerald A Jacobs
Association Management, Nov 2004
Not available online
Why does antitrust matter to me?
Jonathan T. Howe
Association Management, January 2005
Not available online
ASAE & THE CENTER PUBLICATIONS
Antitrust Guide for Association Members: An Outline of Procedures to Maintain Compliance with the Law
http://webmw.asaenet.org/ebusiness/product.asp?ID=48378
Associations and the Law
http://webmw.asaenet.org/ebusiness/product.asp?ID=100705
Legal Risk Management for Associations: A Legal Compliance Guide for Volunteers and Employees of Trade and Professional Associations
http://webmw.asaenet.org/ebusiness/product.asp?ID=47744
SAMPLE POLICIES
NSDA Antitrust Policy
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID16188,00.html
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
Antitrust Primer for Association Board Members
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
November 1, 1999
http://venable.com/publication.cfm?publication_ID=467
Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/
Executive Summary on Antitrust – segment on trade shows
http://profs.lp.findlaw.com/antitrust
Model Association Antitrust Compliance Policy
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
http://www.venable.com/publication.cfm?publication_type_ID=2&publication_ID=465
Nonprofit Law dot Com: Association Antitrust Information
http://www.nonprofitlaw.com/antitrust.shtml
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.
To order ASAE & The Center’s publications, call the Member Service Center at 888-950-2723 or visit www.asaenet.org/bookstore.
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Find The Latest Association Jobs 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.
Communications Manager
National Association of Home Builders–Washington, DC
Executive Assistant to President
Major Trade Association–Arlington, VA
President
Association for Manufacturing Excellence–Chicago, IL
Membership Coordinator
Meeting Expectations–Atlanta, GA
Chief Operating Officer
American Society on Aging–San Francisco, CA
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Register for Upcoming Events Offered by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Hotel Operations Program
August 4–6, 2005
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition
August 13–16, 2005
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN
2005-2006 CAE Study Course: A Three-Day Immersion Program
September 8–10, 2005
Washington, DC
Advanced Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers
September 19–20, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
2005 Annual Association Law Symposium
September 23, 2005
Washington, DC
6th Annual Summit Awards Dinner
September 27, 2005
Washington, DC
For a full listing of upcoming programs click here.
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