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Mollohan Rejects Hastert's Approval System for Travel
House Ethics Committee ranking member Alan Mollohan (D-WV) reportedly sent a letter Friday, July 29 to House Speaker Dennis Hastert rejecting his request that the committee establish a formal approval system for privately funded member travel.
According to National Journal's CongressDaily, Mollohan said changes to committee operations need to be made on a bipartisan basis within the House rules, and argued that the current rules as written are not difficult to understand. "I believe we can all agree that members who are sophisticated enough to pass the laws of the land are sophisticated enough to understand the House rules on privately funded travel," he wrote.
Hastert has been suggesting for months the idea of broadening the role of the Ethics Committee to create a "clearinghouse" for members to seek approval before they take any privately funded trips, a move clearly intended to eliminate any scrutiny or confusion about congressional travel rules.
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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Get Ready for Nashville!
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 13-16, 2005
Register today!
2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition Highlights
The Association Solutions Marketplace has the solutions for your organization. With cutting-edge products and services showcased throughout the exhibit hall, this is truly a highlight of the Annual Meeting & Exposition. Here are five reasons why you must visit:
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To see and experience new, cutting-edge products and services;
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To keep current on industry trends and issues;
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To meet with specific companies and see what their facilities and destinations have to offer;
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To network with colleagues and business partners; and
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To participate in a marketplace with the highest concentration of association business solutions and professionals.
M&E Days to the Extreme—We know that you will enjoy these energizing, information-filled days targeted to meeting professionals, where you'll walk away with the knowledge and understanding of the importance of your role within your organization. Learn about...
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Meeting Operations;
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Business Managment;
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Strategic Thinking;
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Branding, Marketing and Sales; and
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Leadership and Communication.
Participate in our Extreme Special Events...
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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.
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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 Nashville charity.
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Club Energy, Monday, August 15, 9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.—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.
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Centennial Park Party and Entertainment, Monday, August 15, 6:30–9:30 p.m.—Centennial Park will be the perfect setting for the Classic Rock All-Stars featuring the lead singers of Sugar Loaf ("Green-Eyed Lady"), Iron Butterfly ("In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida"), and Rare Earth ("I Just Want To Celebrate"), plus legendary hitmakers 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"). Disco diva Donna Summer ("Hot Stuff," "This Time I Know It's for Real") will close out the evening's show highlighting the variety of classic music in "Music City USA."
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Reception and Grand Finale, Tuesday, August 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m.—Hot country artists—and Nashville neighbors—LeAnn Rimes and Phil Vassar will give association executives a sneak preview of their forthcoming fall tour when they perform with their bands during the Grand Finale Concert on August 16. Their high-energy sets will be filled with dozens of Top 10 hits, including Vassar's breakthrough #1 "Just Another Day in Paradise" and Rimes' pop smash "How Do I Live".
See you in Nashville!
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Walk Into the CAE Exam With Confidence!
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
ASAE members $595, Nonmembers $695
Register today!
Are you planning 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.
The CAE program is governed by the CAE Commission, the semi-independent certifying body of the American Society of Association Executives. In adherence to best practices for certifying bodies, CAE Commission volunteers and CAE staff are not involved in the development of any preparatory program, and no preparatory program is endorsed by the CAE Commission nor is a prerequisite to earn the CAE.
The CAE Commission and its staff are solely responsible for the policies and administration of the CAE program, including application deadlines and qualification requirements. For full CAE program information, visit www.asaenet.org/cae or contact Greg Melia, CAE, director of credentialing, gmelia@asaenet.org or 202-626-2821.
Register today!
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New Program for Philanthropic Organizations!
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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DC Association Law Symposium–Reserve YOUR Space Today
2005 Annual Association Law Symposium
September 23, 2005, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
ASAE members $295, Nonmembers $495 (Nonmember price includes a one-year ASAE & The Center membership)
Register today!
Join us for the 2005 Annual Association Law Symposium and hear about the latest legislative and regulatory activities, learn about the recent trends in association law, gain practical knowledge you need to stay at the top of your profession and network with your peers!
Session topics include...
- The Association Law Year-in-Review;
- Antitrust Antenna: Don't Leave Home—or Work—Without It;
- Employment Law: Time Off Issues for Association Staff;
- Essential Updates on Crucial Tax Basics and Introduction to New Issues;
- Avoiding and Preparing for Claims & Litigation;
- Do the Right Thing—Key Ethics Considerations for Association Lawyers and Executives;
- Current Employee Benefits Developments;
- Nonprofit Governance in the Spotlight;
- Top 20 Items to Improve Your Association's Governance; and
- Negotiating Complex Contracts.
Click here to view the complete program.
To register, visit www.asaenet.org or call 888-950-ASAE (2723) or (202-371-0940 in Washington, DC).
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Attend the 6th Annual Summit Awards Dinner
Mark your calendar for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's 6th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, Tuesday, September 27, 2005, National Building Museum, Washington, DC.
The Summit Awards Dinner is a unique fundraising event that brings together association executives, elected officials and business and industry leaders to celebrate the association community’s accomplishments by honoring its best volunteer efforts with the prestigious Summit Award. This year's honorees include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Arizona Rock Products Association, Boys Scouts of America National Council, National Association for Music Education, the National Education Association and the National Restaurant Association.
Established to recognize a diverse collection of associations whose volunteer efforts might otherwise go unappreciated, the Summit Dinner ensures that these esteemed awards are presented at a truly celebrated occasion. Monies raised through the Summit Awards Dinner benefit ASAE's Associations Advance America (AAA) Fund, the primary funding mechanism for ASAE's work in lobbying, coalition building, grassroots networking and continuing to build the important AAA campaign.
Tables of 10 seats are available at a cost of $5,000, and single seats are available at a cost of $500. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information about the Summit Awards Dinner, please visit www.asaenet.org/summitdinner, or contact Allison Light Cogbill at acogbill@asaenet.org, or 202-626-2807.
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July 2005 Recruit–A–Member Results
Congratulations to 45 members who recruited more than 60 new members in the July "TAKE FIVE IN '05" recruitment campaign. These members have taken the challenge to help us reach our 2005 membership goal of 2,005 new members! A special recognition goes to Roger A. Sherwood, CAE, executive director, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Leawood, KS. Roger is the lucky winner of an autographed collectors item courtesy of SFX Speakers Group. Please check out the current campaign, complete list of recruiters and generous prize donors at www.asaenet.org/recruit. We hope to add your name to the list next month!
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Question of the Week–Agendas for Board of Directors' Meetings
An executive director of a trade association in the mid-Atlantic submitted this week's question.
What do you include in an agenda for a board of director’s meeting?
ASAE & THE CENTER RESOURCES
Board of Directors Meetings in the Electronic Age
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID16206,00.html
Case Study: ASME Board Moves From Paper to Electronic Agendas
Carter, Virgil R.
Executive IdeaLink, April 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,PID21316,00.html
Creating a Board Meeting Agenda
Robert Harris
Center Collection, August 2002
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/whitepaper.cfm?ID=2020&ContentProfileID=129446&Action=searching
From the List server: Electronic Board Agendas and Strategic Planning Games
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID17801,00.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.
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Career Headquarters–Make 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.
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Have You Registered for These Upcoming Events?
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
Powerful Leadership Retreat with Margaret Wheatley
October 6–8, 2005
Sundance, UT
CEO Symposium for the Philanthropic Sector
October 17–18, 2005
Baltimore, MD
Hotel Operations Program
October 27–29, 2005
Minneapolis, MN
For a full listing of upcoming programs click here.
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