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ASAE Tracking ‘Supporting Organizations’ Provision In Senate Tax Package
ASAE, with the support of accounting firm Tate & Tryon, has been carefully examining the “supporting organizations” provisions contained within the Senate tax reconciliation package. (Similar provisions are not included in the House version).
This is a very complex issue and there are two memos written by Tate & Tryon posted to ASAE’s Web site that fully explain the implications for associations. These can be viewed here.
In general, the provisions under review pertain to certain relationships between a supporting organization, which is a specifically defined 501(c)(3), and a supported organization, which is usually a 501(c)(6) trade or professional association. As the Senate provisions attempt to further regulate such relationships, ASAE is concerned that such efforts may ultimately impact the relationship between some associations and their related foundations.
ASAE remains committed to following this issue when Congress resumes its considerations on the tax reconciliation packages this year. In the meantime, if you believe your association and related foundation may be affected by the proposed legislation, please contact Jim Clarke, CAE, senior vice president, public policy, at 202/626-2703 or jclarke@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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Speak Up! Your Boards of Directors Want Your Feedback!
The Boards of Directors of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have heard the message that our members want to be involved, and this is your opportunity to speak up by providing feedback on the drafts of:
1. The Strategic Plan for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, and 2. The Recommendations of the Membership Task Force of ASAE & The Center.
At our meetings in November 2005, the Boards of Directors of ASAE & The Center reviewed these two reports, and both have the potential to benefit every member. Since the Annual Meeting in Nashville, our Volunteer Leadership—including both Boards and Section Councils—provided input and direction to these plans. The Boards have approved their general direction and intent. Now it’s your turn. Your feedback is essential to ensuring that these plans reflect the needs and values of our members. As we prepare to make these final and begin our implementation, the Boards are requesting that all members of ASAE & The Center provide their feedback between now and January 31, 2006.
You can link to the instructions by clicking here, http://www.asaenet.org/GeneralDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=14594 or by visiting the ASAE & The Center’s Web site at www.asaenet.org. The link is on the homepage. To access the drafts and feedback forms, members will need to log in to the site.
Thank you!
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It's Not Too Late to Register for Skills Building Week
Kick-off the New Year right by refreshing and advancing your skills in project management, facilitation, presentation and negotiation. ASAE & The Center’s Skills Building week consists of four all-day workshops, led by experts in the field. All programs will be held at The Center for Association Leadership’s Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC. Register today!
Best Negotiating Practices: Building Relationships and Trust
January 24, 2006, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Members $295, Nonmembers $395
This program will help you understand why and how you should negotiate. You’ll leave this workshop with the tools to identify key interests, to overcome the natural reluctance to bargain and to prepare to engage in formal and informal negotiations.
Facilitative Leadership: How to Enhance Results and Maximize Others’ Contributions
January 25, 2006, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Members $295, Nonmembers $395
Attend this program to learn and practice the core values, skills and behaviors associated with effective facilitation. These skills will help you balance the process and the outcome of your meetings.
Selling Yourself and Your Ideas: Presentation Skills
January 26, 2006, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Members $295, Nonmembers $395
This fun session will teach you fail-proof techniques that the pros use to polish their presentations. You will build your skills through observation, critique and planning for ongoing improvement. You will leave this workshop a more confident and persuasive public speaker.
Proven Project Management Skills
January 27, 2006, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Members $295, Nonmembers $395
Learn the key processes, apply best-practice project management tools and techniques and increase your ability to lead projects during this interactive workshop facilitated by leaders of the Washington, DC chapter of the Project Management Institute.
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Come and Receive Great Ideas
Experience The Great Ideas Conference in San Diego—A stunning location for an exceptional conference!
February 26–28, 2006, San Diego, CA
Register today!
As an association professional, you may wear many hats throughout the course of a day. Maximize your time at the Great Ideas Conference. It's two days packed with the latest tips from association executives who have done your research for you!
You will leave with new ideas about...
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How to enhance the practical value of your educational programs in a dynamic manner under the tutelage;
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New technical applications available to make your association work smarter, not harder; and
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Recruitment and retention tactics applicable to your association and viable on any budget—learn how to get people to talk favorably about your organization!
Check out one of our sessions...
Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Based on a familiar Dr. Suess book, participants will explore where they are in their career; how to determine when it is time to make a change and how to discover their inner strengths and weaknesses. Use the book’s wisdom to discover the leader from within. Develop a self-plan to better understand where you are and begin to explore all of the places you can go from there.
Content Leader: Tangie Newborn, executive director, National Association of Black Journalists |
Register now and ensure that you have the tools necessary to continue to be the driving force behind your organization!
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A Great Idea discovered in Orlando!
"Create a state and chapter award program and tie it to a benchmarking survey."
-Anonymous |
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Don't Miss Two Upcoming Virtual Seminar Programs
Eight Super Trends Affecting Associations
January 18, 2006, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Members $179, Nonmembers $279
Virtual seminar
Register for one site and include your entire staff!
If you’re like most association executives, you’re time-pressed, and always have limited opportunities to explore the larger trends affecting your organization. ASAE & The Center can help you fill that gap through ongoing environmental scanning.
Environmental scanning looks outside the association to discover current trends. From trends affecting your profession or industry to larger trends affecting all associations, this valuable tool lends critical insight for the future of your association. Compiled by a research team led by Dr. Karl Albrecht, the 2005 ASAE & The Center environmental scan process collected and analyzed trends according to the strategic radar model, which divides an organization’s business environment into eight inter-related sectors.
In this seminar you will...
- Gain an overview of eight “super-trends,” one in each of the eight environmental sectors: customer, competitor, economic, technological, social, political, legal and geophysical;
- Discover the special challenges associations face as a result of the super-trends;
- Learn how you can apply this trend information to your association’s strategy development process; and
- Uncover methods for tying the trends to specific business outcomes.
The start of a new year is a great time to step back from the every-day and explore larger issues and trends important to your association.
Use this seminar to get started! Register now!
Content Leader: Mark Dorsey, National Ski Patrol/American Snowsports Education Association, chair, and ASAE & The Center for the Association Leadership Environmental Scan Task Force
Preview of the Building Organizational Capacity Knowledge Quest
January 20, 2006, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Fee: Complimentary
Virtual seminar
Register today!
Please join Knowledge Quest facilitators Jeff DeCagna and Jamie Notter for a free Webinar to explore the Knowledge Quest learning experience and the value the program will create for you and your organization.
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Conventional wisdom says that your association's success depends on you being "right." You need the right strategic plan, the right membership benefits, the right percentage of non-dues revenue—the list goes on.
But long-term success is not about being "right." It is more about being prepared—prepared to deal with everyday challenges and the unthinkable. Association leaders must be able to anticipate where their organizations are headed and select effective strategies to address the future. Genuine long-term success requires organizational resilience that is built into the very fabric of the enterprise.
This Knowledge Quest will prepare you to take on organizational development and renewal challenges. The Quest is a seven-month learning experience providing resources, dialogue and a network to support renewal in your organizations and in the association community as a whole.
The Knowledge Quest launches in February 2006 and will continue through the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Annual Meeting in Boston (August 19–22, 2006). It will provide a highly-interactive learning experience including in-person meetings, online conversations and live telephone and Internet chats. You will benefit from the opportunity to work with experienced peers, the facilitators and appropriate resources.
Register now!
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Register for the California Association Law Symposium
2006 California Association Law Symposium
February 9, 2006, Sacramento, CA
Members $195, Nonmembers $295
Register today!
Do you know how current laws and governance affect your strategic plan? Looking for ways to reduce organizational risk and streamline and institutionalize processes for your organization? Then this is the don't-miss symposium for CEOs or COOs who need an update on important issues impacting the association community and who seek a basic understanding of law and governance.
Whether you need to negotiate well-designed contracts, know acceptable data sharing guidelines or the best practices to avoid litigation, it is important to stay abreast of new regulations and legal developments. This program also provides an opportunity for you to build a network of peers within the association community who you can share ideas with throughout the year. So, join us for the 2006 California Association Law Symposium to gain the legal knowledge you need for your organization.
This year's topic include...
- A Simple Approach to Improving Complex Contracts
Learn how to negotiate contracts that maximize benefits and minimize risks for your organization.
- Fine-Tuning Your Antitrust Instincts
Develop your own professional code of ethics and establish guidelines for data sharing.
- Avoiding and Preparing for Claims and Litigation
Prepare for the latest emerging litigation trends and learn how to minimize the affect on your organization.
- Spotlighting Nonprofit Governance
Brainstorm solutions that address the delicate balance between self-regulation and the role of federal, state, municipalities and regulatory bodies.
- Regulation of Politics in California
Hear an update on legal developments in the Golden State.
- PLUS, have lunch with best-selling author and association attorney, Sheldon Siegel as he delves into the nuances of his new book based on a true story of an association lawyer's life.
Register today!
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November 2005 Recruit-A-Member Results
Congratulations to 50 members who recruited 57 new ASAE & The Center members in the November "Take Five In '05" recruitment campaign. These individuals have taken the challenge to help us reach our 2005 membership goal of 2,005 new members! A special recognition goes to our November prize drawing winner Susan E. Yoder, executive director, American Camp Association, Martinsville, IN. Susan is the lucky winner of Executive Coaching Services courtesy of Transform, 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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Calling All IT Professionals!
Technology Strategies and Solutions: Bridging the Gap
January 31–February 1, 2006
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Washington, DC
Register today!
Do you have a stubborn IT question? Then join us in three weeks for this premier conference which could provide the answers you are looking for!
Technology can be baffling, even when you are considered a technical expert. This conference is your opportunity to discuss your current technical roadblock(s) with some of the most knowledgeable technology experts in the field—all at your disposal!
During the two-day conference you will have the chance to look further into the technical issues inherent in managing multiple organizations, the impact of VOIP/Teleconferencing, whether blogs would be useful to your organization and how you might utilize podcasting to your advantage. Besides attending these valuable sessions, you are encouraged to discuss your personal IT questions with top solutions providers at the Technology Solutions Marketplace!
Where else will you have unlimited access to some of the top technology experts? Sign up today!
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Question of the Week–Sample Value Proposition Statements
Do you have information or samples of value proposition statements?
ASAE & THE CENTER RESOURCES
Value Proposition–ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
ASAE & The Center connect great ideas and great people to inspire leadership and achievement within the association community.
www.asaenet.org
Show Them The Value
Carole Schweitzer
Association Management, March 2001
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=5969
Promoting Your Program's Purpose
Jodi M. Lehner
Meetings & Expositions, June 2002
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=5611
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
http://www.baft.org/menus/communications/BAFT_Value_Proposition.html?ch=2&s=communications
http://www.gamingstandards.com/valueprop.html
http://www.idma.org/
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2005/2124.htm
http://www.smt.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3326
http://www.iatca.com/1_about/guarantee.htm
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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Look Here for Your Next Association Career Move
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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International Council of Air Shows–Leesburg, VA
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Financial Services Institute–Atlanta, GA
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Government & Public Affairs Manager
FSPA–Sarasota, FL
Career Headquarters is powered by Boxwood Technology.
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Register for Upcoming Events Offered by CenterU–Your Gateway to Excellence in Association Learning
Eight Super Trends Affecting Associations
January 18, 2006
OnlineU Virtual seminar
Preview of the Building Organizational Capacity Knowledge Quest
January 20, 2006
OnlineU Virtual seminar
Best Negotiation Practices: Building Relationships and Trust
January 24, 2006
Washington, DC
Facilitative Leadership: How to Enhance Results and Maximize Others' Contributions
January 25, 2006
Washington, DC
Selling Yourself and Your Ideas: Presentation Skills
January 26, 2006
Washington, DC
Proven Project Management Skills
January 27, 2006
Washington, DC
Technology Strategies and Solutions: Bridging the Gap
January 31–February 1, 2006
Washington, DC
2005–2006 Nation's Capital Distinguished Speakers Series
February 3–June 19, 2006
Washington, DC
Hotel Operations Program: Swissotel Chicago
February 8–11, 2006
Chicago, IL
2006 California Association Law Symposium
February 9, 2006
Sacramento, CA
Present Like A Pro!
February 9, 2006
OnlineU Virtual seminar
The Symposium for Chief Executive and Chief Elected Officers–Loews Coronado Bay Resort
February 13–14, 2006
Coronado, CA
Career Stages vs. Generational Issues
February 15, 2006
OnlineU Virtual seminar
The Symposium for Chief Executive and Chief Elected Leaders–Loews Coronado Bay Resort
February 16–17, 2006
Coronado, CA
Great Ideas Conference 2006
February 26–28, 2006
San Diego, CA
Mapping Out Your International Strategy
March 7, 2006
Washington, DC
Hotel Operations: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
March 8–11, 2006
San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team
March 9–10, 2006
Washington, DC
Women's Learning Journey to South Africa
March 11–23, 2006
South Africa
Executive Foresight Discussion Group
March 21, 2006
OnlineU Audio seminar
The Convention Center Operations Program
March 22–24, 2006
Boston, MA
2006 March CAE Study Course: A Three-Day Immersion Program
March 23–25, 2006
Washington, DC
Business of Meetings: Strategy and Marketing Course
March 28–29, 2006
Chicago, IL
Business of Meetings: Meetings and Expositions Operations Course
March 28–29, 2006
Chicago, IL
Business of Meetings: Core Business Management–Financial, Legal, Human Resources
March 30–31, 2006
Chicago, IL
Business of Meetings: Leadership and Communication Course
March 30–31, 2006
Chicago, IL
For a full listing of upcoming programs click here.
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