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Associations Sharing Resources On Avian Flu
As international health experts continue to investigate a strain of bird flu that has stricken at least 15 people in Turkey, many associations have already created resource pages for their members and other users to obtain the latest information and prepare for the possibility of an avian flu pandemic.
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have compiled a list of avian flu-related resources offered by associations, and will relay new information and resources on the subject as they become available.
Among the associations with avian flu resources posted on their Web sites are: Air Transport Association (http://www.airlines.org/news/d.aspx?nid=9448); American Public Health Association (http://www.apha.org/preparedness/avian.htm); International Association of Fire Chiefs (http://www.iafc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=191); National Business Aviation Association (http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/safety/SAFO05006.pdf); and National Environmental Health Association (http://www.neha.org/avian_links.html). The federal government has established a Web site for pandemic-related information at http://www.pandemicflu.gov.
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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Don't Forget to Register for Next Week's Skills Building Programs!
Skills Building Week for Association Executives
January 24–27, 2006
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
Members $295/session; Nonmembers $395/session
Sign up now!
Master these crucial skills to build a solid foundation that will see you through the New Year and take you soaring to new professional heights! These four day-long workshops focus on the necessary components for all of your future successes. Under the guidance of leading experts, you will look long and hard at effective project management, facilitation, presentation and negotiation. Join us for one, or all four!
Best Negotiating Practices
January 24, 2006
Learn how to walk away from a negotiation with the results you seek!
Facilitative Leadership
January 25, 2006
Do you know how to address your audience in such a manner that they walk away with your intended message and are primed to go forth and implement your suggestions?
Selling Yourself and Your Ideas
January 26, 2006
Sales isn’t a nasty word and we’re all selling something—so come learn how to sell your product in a fun and effective manner!
Proven Project Management Skills
January 27, 2006
Join us to learn the key processes, skills and techniques that will advance your project management skills and allow you to spend more time on all the rest of your responsibilities!
Don’t miss this opportunity, sign up now!
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California Association Law Symposium–Hotel Cutoff Date is January 18
2006 California Association Law Symposium
February 9, 2006
Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento, CA
Members $195, Nonmembers $295
Register now!
Hotel cutoff date is January 18, 2006!
Join us this February to get your organization off on the right legal footing this year. This symposium is designed for CEOs or COOs who are seeking a basic understanding of law and governance. It will provide you with the opportunity to experience each of these very relevant sessions and address how they relate to your association.
Developing a Simple Approach to Improving Complex Contracts
This session will share tips for negotiating successful association contracts for hotels and convention centers, computer software and hardware and non-dues revenue opportunities. You will learn how to best apply a proven contracts system to your association.
Spotlighting Nonprofit Governance
Join us to address the balance between self-regulation and the role of government. With the presenting panel you will explore solutions to issues including document retention policies, board governance and many more!
The Regulation of Politics in California: Traps for the Unwary in 2006
You will learn about the importance of familiarizing yourself with California's political laws such as, regulation of campaign contributions, lobby disclosure and gifts to officials. Don’t get behind on these constantly evolving laws!
Fine-Tuning Your Antitrust Instincts
Refine your antitrust “sixth-sense” as you work with association lawyers to create professional codes of ethics and establish appropriate guidelines for data sharing and collecting. Government compliance with antitrust issues matters now more than ever before!
Avoiding and Preparing for Claims and Litigation
Prepare your association to deal with emerging liability, risk management and insurance challenges by learning about volunteer immunity protections, appropriate limits on the right insurance policies for your association and how to implement risk management strategies.
The program is just around the corner, so register now!
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Technology Conference Begins in Less Than Three Weeks!
Technology Strategies and Solutions: Bridging the Gap
January 31–February 1, 2006
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Washington, DC
Member $595; Nonmember $795
Register now!
As a busy association professional, what technology essentials do you absolutely need to know and how can you master them in your limited time?
Dedicate only two days—Jan 31 & Feb 1—at Technology Strategies and Solutions Conference and get the answers you need! Web site management best practices, distance coaching techniques, business intelligence solutions, security issues and more will all be covered in this comprehensive conference. You will also have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors and your peers at the Technology Solutions Marketplace! Check out two of our education sessions...
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Expectations Between CEOs and CIOs
Technology, if used to its advantage, can be a major strategic level for associations. For this to happen, senior staff, in particular the CEO, must be aware of the strategic implication of current and future technologies. The relationship between the CEO and CIO/CTO is critical. Come here from CEO/CTO pairs from organizations with successful technology implementations as they discuss their relationships, successes and challenges.
Content Leaders: Reggie Henry, CTO, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership; Laura Armstrong, senior manager, information system, Consumer Bankers Association; Joe Belew, president, Consumer Bankers Association; John Graham, CAE, president & CEO, ASAE |
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Security Issues—Wireless to SPAM to hackers
Security is a hot topic on every organization's hit list, yet there is a lot more to security than most people realize. Simple virus and spam protection is not adequate anymore. Join us for a comprehensive look at security as it exists in 2005 and beyond! This session will give you a broad background in the security risks your organization faces and begin to outline methods to mitigate that risk and protect your organization’s assets. Specific issues covered include: an introduction to security, personal computer security, organizational security, Internet security, network security and total s; the differences between threats, vulnerabilities worms, viruses, trojans, spam and attacks; the role security awareness and training play in network security; largest mistake most customers make when they decide on network or information security, and wireless communications and the insecurities that exist.
Content Leaders: Rich Dobry, VP, technology solutions, The Signature Group; Vince Streiff, independent consultant, Vincent Streiff; David Vargas, president, Vargas Advanced Technologies Group Inc; Terry Walker, senior network engineer, The Signature Group; Jim Linn, CAE, director, information technology, American Gas Association |
This conference also earns you 12 CAE hours toward certification or recertification of your CAE designation. So what are you waiting for? Register today!
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Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Attend The Great Ideas Conference
Experience The Great Ideas Conference in San Diego—A stunning location for an exceptional conference!
February 26–28, 2006, San Diego, CA
Register today!
Need justification to attend? Sure you know when The Great Ideas Conference is, you know all the reasons why you should go, but you’re still trying to figure out how to pitch it to your boss?
These top 10 reasons to attend will help you make your case…
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YOU might just have the next GREAT IDEA for your organization!
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You’ll return to work with renewed fervor.
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You’ll learn how to communicate more effectively.
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You’ll make valuable new contacts from across the nation.
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You’ll get first hand experience with top-of-the-line technology—and learn if it’s right for your association.
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You’ll explore new tools and techniques for stale marketing, membership and financial processes.
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You’ll discover easy and practical ways to implement your inventive ideas.
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You’ll learn how to better manage your volunteer staff.
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You’ll grasp numerous ways to make your meetings exceptional.
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You’ll return primed and ready with the tools you need to increase your membership.
We’ve done your homework for you, now go practice your sales pitch and register today!
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2006 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards
2006 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards
Deadlines are fast approaching!
February 17, 2006 for programs conducted between October 2004–January 2006
May 2, 2006 for programs conducted between January 2005–April 2006
$25 fee per entry
Did you put on an outstanding program that fostered strong communities and stewardship of American life? Do you know someone else that did? The AAA Awards recognize associations that propel America forward—with innovative projects in education, skills building, knowledge creation and many other categories. Take a moment to recognize all the hard work put into developing and executing an amazing program by nominating yourself or a contemporary!
Award Categories
Skills training and professional development
Ethical, technical or professional standards
Economic development
Business and social innovation
Information and knowledge creation
Public education and information
Civic and community volunteer activities
Citizenship and enhancing democracy
Who’s Eligible to Enter?
Anyone who is involved in an association, including volunteers, staff members, chief staff executives or association staff;
Anyone who wants to show off the good deeds of an association—whether they are a member of the association or not; and
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership members and nonmembers alike.\
Submit your program today!
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Executive Foresight Discussion Group
Executive Foresight Discussion Group
February 21, 2006, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Audioconference by dialing 312-461-1123, pass code 927646
Fee: Complimentary
Register today!
Join ASAE & The Center's Executive Foresights discussion group, part of the Executive Management section. Over the next few months, we will examine books, articles and Web sites as springboards for discussion on the eight super-trends identified in the ASAE & The Center's scan report Mapping the Future of Your Association: Eight Super-Trends.
Watch the Book Club and Executive Management section listservers for the list of readings for each topic. To become a member of either of these lists, click here, and join!
Be a part of what is always lively and thought-proving conversation!
Upcoming Sessions
February 21, 2006
Topic: Counter-Americanism
Facilitator: Jamie Notter, president, Notter Consulting
March 21, 2006
Topic: Cybermobbing
Facilitator: Diane James, CAE, executive director, Jacobs Institute of Women's Health
April 18, 2006
Topic: Scrimping
Facilitator: Charles "Chip" Deale, CAE, Head-Society Services, CFA Institute
May 16, 2006
Topic: TBD
Facilitator: TBD
June 20, 2006
Topic: TBD
Facilitator: TBD
Register now!
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Raise Awareness for Heart Disease–Attend The Heart and Soul Gala–2006 Partnership Dinner
The Heart and Soul Gala—ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2006 Partnership Dinner,
April 25, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC
Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women? The Heart and Soul Gala—ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2006 Partnership Dinner, recognizes several associations and foundations for their contributions to The Heart Truth Campaign, which raises awareness about this deadly disease.
Mark your calendar now for this exceptional association industry experience and check your mailbox for your official invitation.
For more information, contact Susan Abbott at sabbott@asaenet.org or 202-326-9511.
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Question of the Week–Strategic Planning for Associations
A communications/marketing executive in the southwest submitted this week's question.
Do you have information on strategic planning for associations?
ASAE & THE CENTER RESOURCES
Association Models and Samples: Strategic Plans
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/assocmodel.cfm?ID=1622
Sample Document Library
http://www.asaenet.org/GeneralDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=7563
A Plan of Attack
Component Relations, October 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=6521
Creating the Future While Managing the Present
Association Management, August 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=1578
Environmental Scanning Makes Planning Possible
Association Management, August 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=1615
Let's Be Clear About Your Goals
Association Management, October 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagSidebarDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=9663
The Living Strategic Plan: An Integrated Model of Recognition and Reward
Executive IdeaLink, December 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=9288
Monitoring Return On Strategy
Association Management, October 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=1006
Ready for Action
Component Relations, July 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=3806
Repositioning Your Board for Strategy Making
Association Management, August 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=1583
Translating Foresight Into Strategy
Association Management, August 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=1763
Virtual Resource List: Strategic Planning
http://www.asaenet.org/generalDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=7901
ASAE & THE CENTER PUBLICATIONS
Strategic Planning for Associations
http://www.asaenet.org/publications/store.cfm
To order ASAE & The Center’s publications, call the Member Service Center at 888-950-2723 or visit www.asaenet.org/bookstore.
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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Find the Best 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.
Executive Director
Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa–Alexandria, VA
Manager, Membership & Chapter Relations
APIC–Washington, DC
Meetings Coordinator
Home Care Alliance of MA–Boston, MA
Director of Chapter Relations
Meeting Professionals International–Dallas, TX
Director of Continuing Education and Training
Scaffold Industry Association Inc.–Phoenix, AZ
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
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
ASAE CareerHQ.org Executive Coaching & Resume Critiques
February 2, 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
Building Organizational Capacity Knowledge Quest
February 10–July 20, 2006
Washington, DC
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
Letters to the Editor and Opinion Editorials: A View from Inside The Washington Post
February 16, 2006
Washington, DC
Executive Foresight Discussion Group
February 21, 2006
Audioconference
The Great Ideas Conference
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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