ASAE & The Center Support Katrina Relief Efforts

ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership join millions of Americans in our concern for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The association community is always generous when it comes to helping those in need and assuring that relief efforts are supported.

Our members have requested a list of reputable organizations to which they can make contributions for the relief effort; that list follows.

ASAE & The Center have automatically extended the memberships of all its members in areas devastated by the hurricane for a minimum of six months. In addition, we will match any monetary contributions our staff members make to the relief efforts.

To view a list of disaster relief efforts associations are undertaking, click here.  This list provides a compilation of just some of the ways associations are assisting in the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. While many are collecting donations of money and other goods, others serve as a "call to action" for their members to volunteer their time and/or expertise to assist those in need.  Please be sure to forward on any stories of how associations are helping to Angel Venable, avenable@asaenet.org or to the Hurricane Katrina mailbox, hurricanekatrina@asaenet.org.

ASAE & The Center are also offering a complimentary in-person and/or audioconference on September 12 from 2:00–3:30 on The Devastation from Hurricane Katrina: What Does It Mean for Your Upcoming Meeting?  Click here to read more details.

Organizations accepting donations:

American Red Cross
800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English
800-257-7575 Spanish

Operation Blessing
800-436-6348

America's Second Harvest
800-344-8070

Donate Cash to and Volunteer with:
Adventist Community Services
800-381-7171

Catholic Charities, USA
703 549-1390

Christian Disaster Response
941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554

Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
800-848-5818

Church World Service
800-297-1516

Convoy of Hope
417-823-8998

Lutheran Disaster Response
800-638-3522

Mennonite Disaster Service
717-859-2210

Nazarene Disaster Response
888-256-5886

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
800-872-3283

Salvation Army
800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)

Southern Baptist Convention—Disaster Relief
800-462-8657, ext. 6440

United Methodist Committee on Relief
800-554-8583

The Great Ideas Conference Registration is Now Open!

The Great Ideas Conferences
December 4–6, 2005, Orlando, FL  and February 26–28, 2005, San Diego, CA

The Great Ideas Conference provides a forum for you to learn what your peers are doing that is working for them! Sessions are designed for CEOs, senior staff, association managers and directors looking for practical, easy to implement ideas that will help you work differently. With content tailored for professionals in marketing, professional development, membership, technology, meetings, communications, along with this year's CEO Track, you are guaranteed to find something relevant to you!
 
What to expect?

• Two outstanding General Sessions;
• Idea Labs—concurrent, specialized sessions tailored to your practice area;
• Lunchtime Conversation Cafés—the chance to discuss your problems and solutions with your peers;
• Meet and Greet Receptions—grab a cocktail and reflect on the great ideas discovered throughout each energizing day!
• The Career Fitness Center—If you are ready to shape up your association career or firm up your future career plans, then the Career Fitness Center is the place for you!
• Industry Partner Participation Opportunities—Provides the opportunity for you to unveil and introduce your company’s great ideas to association executives, explain how your ideas are flexible to address each association’s unique circumstance and begin the process of creating long-term relationships with the association clients you are looking for.

Opening General Session: The Medici Effect: Groundbreaking Innovation at the Intersection of Disciplines and Culture Turnarounds can be one of most treacherous assignments for association CEOs. Often the dramatic changes that are required can politically undermine the executive's credibility and base of support. The CEO may need to assert behaviors that are inconsistent with an organization's culture. The challenge bridging the gap between his or her own perspective and that of the volunteer leaders while still protecting him/herself from the effects of prolonged stress and the possibility of job loss is a hard balance. What strategies can a CEO employ to build support for the turnaround process? What steps can be taken to ensure that all parties have mutual understanding and expectations for the turnaround process? Through case studies and a sharing of your experiences, the presenters will establish principles for successful turnarounds. Speaker: Frans Johansson, author, speaker and entrepreneur

Closing General Session: The Generations Dynamic: How Do We Get Those X'ers? The beloved G.I. Generation of WWII fame, then the polite, corporate Silents, followed by the assertive, workaholic Boomers. These three magnificent American generations have eagerly joined our associations over the years, participated in them actively and remained members over the long haul. And now there's Generation X—with different values and attitudes towards association involvement. Why are they not joining our associations in the same percentages as prior generations? How can we get them to join? Who are these people? Based on his outstanding evaluations from the 2005 Marketing & Membership Symposium, we've invited Chuck Underwood back to share his research on how to motivate, recruit and retain generation X'ers in your association. Speaker: Chuck Underwood, founder and president of The Generational Imperative, Inc., or TGI

Register now!

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August 2005 Recruit-A-Member Results

Congratulations to 25 members who recruited 47 new members in the August "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 Hyacinth S. Fray, associate director, finance, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Washington, DC.  Hyacinth is the lucky winner of a Travel Gift Basket courtesy of FRY Communications, Inc . 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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Register for the Essentials of the Profession Course

Essentials of the Profession™ Learning System
Online classes begin September 19—Call 888-852-6787 today to register!

Would your career benefit if you could expand your knowledge on the most critical association management topic areas?  Do you find it hard to fit continuing education seminars into your busy schedule?  If so, then the Essentials of the Profession™ Learning System is the tool you need. 

The system covers general topics including: Associations as an Industry, Leadership and Volunteer Management, Government Relations and much more!  For a complete list of modules, click here.

Here are just a few benefits of this learning program...

• Self-assessment pre-test—Determine your current level of knowledge and identify areas of study that will benefit you the most; 
• Set your own pace—Study anywhere or anytime with the print-based study modules.  Load the testing and application exercises found on the CD-ROM on your desktop or anywhere that it’s convenient for you to study;
• Earn 30 hours of CAE™ credit upon successful completion of instructor-based online course—Enhance an already thorough learning experience with online discussions about program topics with your peers and have content-related questions addressed online by an expert in the field—all for the same cost as the self-paced course.

An instructor-based online course is starting the week of September 19.  Call 888-852-6787 now to order the Essentials of the Profession Learning System!

Annual Meeting & Exposition Education CD-ROMs available now

Attention ASAE & The Center members! Whether you attended the Annual Meeting or missed it this year, the education sessions featured at the meeting are now available for purchase on CD-ROM! There are dozens of topics to choose from on everything from managing small associations to ethical leadership to membership retention to strategies for marketing and branding.  These CD-ROMs are the perfect way to extend learning throughout your organization at a very reasonable price.

Just visit http://www.softconference.com/asae/xtensions/order.asp?C=250813 for details. You can purchase a complete set of the CD-ROMs, featuring four-days worth of education, choose just one day of programming or select specific sessions that interest you. You’ll also have access to all the session handouts.

If you have any questions about ordering the CD-ROMs contact dorad@cmcgc.com with Content Management Group or Tammy Christensen, tchristensen@asaenet.org.

Don’t miss this great opportunity!

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Upcoming September Virtual and Audio Seminars

Nonprofit Organizations: Important Legal Issues for Staff & Volunteers
September 14, 2005, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Members $95, Nonmembers $195
OnlineU audio seminar

Register and invite your staff for one low price!

Have you covered all the legal bases in your association? Join us for an audio seminar to discover what your staff and volunteer leadership need to know about critical legal issues involved in managing your association. Learn what steps to take to effectively manage risk and what protections are available for you and your organization.  If your organization has limited access to legal resources or if you need a refresher, this audio seminar is for you!

You will learn…

• What is meant by the fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience;
• Rules regarding conflict of interest and confidentiality;
• Potential liabilities common among associations;
• What you need to know about tax exemption and intellectual property; and
• Legal risk management and liability protections.

Each registrant will receive two complimentary CD-Rom recordings.  Take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your association is paying attention to legal necessities.

Register now!

Content Leader: Jefferson (Jeff) Glassie, Esq., partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Write Effective Sales E-Mail: 10 Tips For Success
September 21, 2005, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Members $179, Nonmembers $279
OnlineU virtual seminar

Register and invite your staff for one low price!

How would your organization benefit if you could write more powerful and persuasive e-mails to your members and prospects?  Could you increase sales? This virtual seminar is designed to improve your ability to write concise, effective e-mails that ensure success!

Attend this program and learn to…

• Write with your prospect's or member's needs in mind to increase attendance and sales;
• Create a subject line that entices the reader to open your e-mail;
• Use the KISS method (Keep It Short and Simple) to convey your sales message quickly and succinctly;
• Reference attachments to save your reader's time;
• Proofread carefully to maintain your company's image; and
• Plug your e-mail into the seven-touch marketing plan as a way to increase sales.

Writing effective sales e-mail may be just the tool you need to enhance your effort and contribute to your success! 

Register now!

Content Leader: Judy Griffin, business communications expert, four-year associate of Jim Kidd Sales Coach.

Helping Your Members Tap the Hidden Online Job Market
September 28, 2005, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Members $179, Nonmembers $279
Virtual seminar

Register and invite your staff for one low price!

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16% of the American workforce is in transition.  In addition, according to a number of recent surveys, somewhere between 48% and 78% of all workers intend to look for a new job just as soon as they feel it’s "safe" to do so.  This means that some of your members may be looking for a new job.  How can you help them be successful in their job searches and tap into the Internet as a resource? 

You will learn...

• What job seekers do online that recruiters and employers like and don’t like;
• Where the Internet’s “hidden job market” can be found;
• How job seekers can make the best use of free, automated job agents;
• How to effectively conduct online research, a key element in job searching;
• What job seekers should look for on an organization’s Web site and how to effectively use that site’s career/employment area;
• The pitfalls job seekers must avoid in posting their resumes online;
• How job seekers can expand the range and effectiveness of their personal contacts through online or electronic networking;
• How job seekers should use online educational and information resources to remain “interview ready” and a top prospect with today’s employers; and
• What online job search programs and resources your organization can offer to give your members a competitive edge in the online job market.

Content Leader: Peter Weddle, recruiter, HR consultant and business CEO turned author and commentator. 

Register today!

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An Exclusive Learning Opportunity for CEOs, Executive Directors and Top Elected Leaders of 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!

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; and
• 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.

"There are hundreds of good programs and resources on fundraising, law and technology; this program is about successfully leading a philanthropic organization toward its full potential. The curriculum is well organized and infused with the insights of experts and the lessons of experience that really do make a difference.  It is a defining experience for the effectiveness of top staff and volunteer leadership accountable for fulfilling a worthy mission." Wells Jones, president and CEO, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

To register visit www.asaenet.org or call the Member Service Center at 888-950-2723 (202-371-0940 in Washington, DC).

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Question of the Week–Meeting Cancellations

The COO of a professional society in the mid-Atlantic submitted this week's question.

Do you have any information about deciding whether or not to cancel a meeting?

ASAE & THE CENTER RESOURCES

Your meeting deserves its own crisis plan
Association Management, Sept. 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=7047
 
Must the show go on?
ASAE Sept. 21, 2001 audio conference
http://www.asaenet.org/GeneralDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=6175

Planning for conference cancellations or interruptions
AMC Connection, Dec. 2001
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=5429

When disaster strikes
Marketing Fast Facts, Nov. 2000
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=4859

OUTSIDE RESOURCES
 
Contingency 101
http://meetingsnet.com/ar/meetings_contingency_planning/
 
Battered and bewildered
http://www.meetingnews.com/meetingnews/search/search_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000660261

Disaster planning: tips from a special event pro
http://specialevents.com/news/meetings_disaster_planning_tips/index.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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Register for Upcoming Events Offered by CenterU--Your Gateway to Excellence in Association Learning


The Devastation from Hurricane Katrina: What Does It Mean for Your Upcoming Meeting?
September 12, 2005
Washington, DC

Non-profit Organizations: Important Legal Issues for Staff & Volunteers
September 14, 2005
OnlineU Audio

Advanced Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers
September 19–20, 2005
Philadelphia, PA

Write Effective Sales E-Mail: 10 Tips for Sales Success
September 21, 2005
OnlineU Web-based course

2005 Annual Association Law Symposium
September 23, 2005
Washington, DC

Helping Your Members Tap the Hidden Online Job Market 
September 28, 2005
OnlineU Virtual seminar

Professional Development Management Series
October 1–November 11, 2005
OnineU Web-based course

Powerful Leadership Retreat with Meg Wheatley
October 6–8, 2005
Sundance, UT

CEO Symposium for the Philanthropic Sector
October 17–18, 2005
Baltimore, MD

Career Stages vs. Generational Issues
October 19, 2005
OnlineU Virtual seminar

Business of Meetings Certificate Program
November 7, 2005
Washington, DC

Emerging Leaders Forum
November 8, 2005
Washington, DC

Symposium for the Chief Executive and Chief Elected Officers (CEO Symposium)
November 14–15, 2005
Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, VA

The 30-Second Sales Opportunity
November 17, 2005
OnlineU Virtual seminar

Great Ideas Conference
December 4–6, 2005
Orlando, FL

For a full listing of upcoming programs click here.

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