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ASAE Speaks Out On Privately-Funded Travel Ban Proposal
In a letter delivered to Congress two weeks ago and in a press conference last week at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, ASAE continued to voice opposition to a proposed ban on privately funded travel for members of Congress and their staff.
The congressional travel ban is one of many lobbying reform proposals swirling around Capitol Hill in recent days. While the proposals emanating from both political parties are varied and still being formally defined, the focus on member travel has been repeated often by elected officials as one possible means of regaining public trust after the political corruption scandal in Washington involving former lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
In its letter delivered to all members of Congress January 25, ASAE said that, in place of a blanket ban on privately funded travel, “Congress must create a distinction between unnecessary ‘fact-finding’ trips to exotic locales where the agenda is more socially or recreationally driven, and educational trips to an association meeting or conference.”
ASAE contends that a travel ban would run the risk of severely hindering the legitimate dialogue between elected officials and their staff and the close to 100 million members of associations and other nonprofit organizations in the U.S. ASAE strongly believes that if congressional travel were entirely funded by taxpayers, members of Congress would be less inclined to accept an invitation to attend an association conference or meeting outside Washington.
A more amenable policy on congressional travel might include a pre-approval screening process for trips, whereby an ethics committee or advisory office would scrutinize incoming requests for privately funded travel and either approve or reject the travel request, ASAE said. That scrutiny should primarily be based on the content or agenda of the meeting or conference, ASAE said.
To read ASAE’s letter to Congress in its entirety, click here.
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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Plan for Your Association's Future Today!
Do you know the current strategic trends that affect the association community and how they impact your association? This new publication, Mapping the Future of Your Association and the accompanying CD-ROM will help you understand how to plan for and respond to today's trends. Working in partnership with Dr. Karl Albrecht, prolific author, futurist, speaker and management consultant, this strategic tool summarizes eight super-trends including: Demassification, Unbundling, Scrimping, Wave 3.1, Virtualization, Cyber-Mobbing, Scrutiny, and Counter-Americanism. The CD-ROM contains an extensive list of trends identified in the environmental scan and interactive planning tools for you to build upon and customize.
Don't wait to plan for your association's future—start now! Click here to purchase your copy today.
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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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It Is Not Too Late to Register for Two Upcoming Virtual Seminars
Present Like a Pro!
February 9, 2006, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Members $179, Nonmembers $279
OnlineU Virtual seminar
Register for one site and include your entire staff!
Would you like to improve your presentation skills? Then join us for this 90-minute session where you will learn the communication skills needed to present ideas clearly, concisely and effectively to your prospects and customers to win more business.
Learn to...
- Develop presentations that meet your members’ needs and expectations;
- Highlight your value proposition to gain interest;
- Organize your thoughts to conduct business more quickly;
- Establish a professional tone to maintain listener confidence;
- Learn techniques for delivering presentations with impact and pizzazz to maintain interest and avoid the dreaded death by PowerPoint;
- Deliver presentations to convey the message at a glance and to avoid visual clutter;
- Eliminate presentation pitfalls and deal effectively with difficult personality types to own the room; and
- Adopt the #1 characteristic of all exceptional sales presenters.
Have a short PowerPoint presentation on hand—preferably one in progress—that you can review and rework during the presentation.
Content Leader: Judy Griffin is a business communications expert and a four-year associate of Jim Kidd Sales Coach. She helps sales professionals master business communication techniques that really work and get the results they desire.
Register now!
The Other Side of the Story: Career Stages vs. Generational Issues
February 15, 2006, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Members $179, Nonmembers $279
OnlineU Virtual seminar
Register for one site and include your entire staff!
Generational trends, habits and characteristics provide some profound challenges (and maybe some opportunities) for membership organizations. How does this affect you? Participate in this virtual program to find out!
There is a growing perception and evidence that career stages carry the same weight, or even greater weight, than generational issues in determining people's attitudes toward their organizations. In this seminar we'll look at both areas and explore which are really obvious in the workplace and in membership organizations.
Join us to…
- Examine the similarities and differences between career stages and generational characteristics;
- Learn techniques for using this information to move your association forward; and
- Find out what others are doing to meet these career and generational challenges in their organizations.
The ability to understand the basic motivators of your members (and staff) is critical to success in today’s association management environment!
Content Leader: Mark Levin, CAE, CSP, EVP, Chain Link Fence
Manufacturers Institute and president, B.A.I., Inc. has more than 30 years of experience in association and not-for-profit organizational management. His first book, Membership Development: 101 Ways to Get and Keep Your Members is in its ninth edition, while his second book, The Gift of Leadership, has been designated as required reading for selected leadership classes at Penn State University. His third book Millennium Membership has been on the best-seller list for ASAE & The Center for more than four years, and his newest book, Retention Wars: The New Rules of Engagement, is now available worldwide.
Register now!
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December 2005 Recruit-A-Member Results
Congratulations to 76 members who recruited 87 new ASAE & The Center members in the December Recruit-A-Member 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 our December prize drawing winner Jodi Goldberg, director of marketing and member services, National Society of Accountants, Alexandria, VA. Jodi is the lucky winner of an original drawing courtesy of Inger Brown, principal, Studio.i Graphic Design. Please check out how you can participate, the complete list of recruiters and our generous prize contributors at www.asaenet.org/recruit.
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Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team
Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team
March 9–10, 2006
The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
Members $525, Volunteers $525, Nonmembers $725
Register today!
Governance is absolutely critical to the success of your organization. It can also be very time consuming and challenging to the CEO and chief elected officer. How can you breakthrough the barriers that hinder exceptional board governance and build a strong and vibrant leadership team?
Exceptional Boards focuses on the information and tools the CEO and Board Chair need to build a dynamic board, one that understands its role, fulfills its responsibilities, demonstrates visionary leadership and leads its organization to new heights.
This program is most valuable if you attend with your newly elected chair and/or chair-elect a few months before they take office. This rare opportunity for dedicated time with one of your most important colleagues and peer teams will offer fresh ideas, current trends and strategies and real-world practices for building better boards.
As a result of attending Exceptional Boards, you will...
- Develop a shared understanding of the responsibilities of the board, board chair and CEO;
- Collaborate on what is needed for your board to demonstrate exceptional board governance;
- Create a board governance team action plan;
- Create opportunities for sustained, guided discussion of the role of the board chair and CEO in educating and leading the board; and
- Participate in a forum for learning and sharing strategies to enhance board effectiveness.
Content Leaders: Nancy Axelrod is an independent consultant who provides services to nonprofit organizations in board education, development and self-assessment, strategic planning and leadership transitions. She is the founding chief executive of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, now known as BoardSource.
Register now!
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Watch and Experience The Great Ideas Conference Now!
Do you want to take a closer look inside The Great Ideas Conference? Then spend three minutes watching this video and see for yourself! Featuring photos and speaker sound bites from previous Great Ideas Conferences, you will feel the energy, excitement and fun that this innovative learning experience has to offer.
Don’t miss your chance to attend Great Ideas San Diego, February 26–28, 2006. Register today!
Click here to download Windows Media Player.
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Executive Foresight Discussion Group–Complimentary
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 websites 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!
February 21, 2006
Topic: Counter-Americanism
Facilitator: Jamie Notter, president, Notter Consulting
Reading materials:
“POPAI Responds to Its Multinational Clients by Going Global”
Innovation and Excellence Project on the Centeronline website:
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=177&ContentProfileID=122062&Action=searching
“WEF Implements Successful Global Outreach Program”
Innovation and Excellence Case Study on the Centeronline website:
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=283&ContentProfileID=122082&Action=searching
“A Cross-Cultural Paradigm Transformed,” by Andrew Ehrlich
Executive Update Article, July 2000
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=681&ContentProfileID=122444&Action=searching
“The White Leg Syndrome,” by Patricia Digh
Executive Update Article, October 2003
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=2524&ContentProfileID=137779&Action=searching
“Training Your Staff to Think Internationally,” by Bonnie Koenig
Forum Article, April 2002
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=2188&ContentProfileID=130752&Action=searching
Cultural Intelligence: People Skills for Global Business, by David C. Thomas and Kerr Inkson.
Amazon.com link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576752569/qid=1138293040/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-7173289-5577638?n=507846&s=books&v=glance
Register now!
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Get Up-to-Date by Attending the Association Law Symposiums
2006 California Association Law Symposium
February 9, 2006
Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento, CA
Members $195, Nonmembers $295
Register now!
Not an association attorney? That doesn’t mean this program isn’t for you! Let us introduce to you the most important legal aspects of association laws: contracts, governance and antitrust. We also have a special state-focused session that will address recent changes in CA association laws that affect you. You’ve heard what they say: “Ignorance of the law does not excuse you from it.” Join us for this one-day symposium and get up-to-date. You can’t afford to miss it!
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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.
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Spotlighting Nonprofit Governance
Join us to address the balance between self-regulation and the role of government. You will explore solutions to issues including document retention policies, board governance and many more!
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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!
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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.
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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.
Register today!
2006 Chicago Association Law Symposium
April 6, 2006
Mid America Club, Chicago IL
Members $295, Nonmembers $495
Register now!
The Chicago Association Law Symposium is just around the corner. Join us to explore contingency planning, how to best insure your directors and officers and new governance regulations and legal developments. Plus, choose from the following sessions:
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Disaster Planning: What to expect when you’re not expecting
What would you do if a disaster struck your headquarters or occurred in the midst of your annual meeting? You can control how you plan for and respond to possible tragedies. Join two association executives as they share their experience in planning for and responding to threats or disasters. You will learn the elements that comprise a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.
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A Code to Live By? Key Ethics Considerations for Association Lawyers and Executives
Is having a Code of Ethics for your members enough? In this point/counterpoint format, you will hear from executives and counsel for associations that have adopted Codes of Ethics. They will explore both the challenges and benefits of creating and asking members to adhere to a code.
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Lightning Strikes Again: Inquiring Minds Still Want to Know!
The Lightning Round is back by popular demand! This panel of experts in association law and management will field a flurry of questions about various topics in a rapid-fire, timed format requiring succinct and articulate responses.
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. Register today!
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Thanks for Your Feedback
Thank you to all who provided feedback on the drafts of the Strategic Plan and recommendations of the Membership Task Force for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. With the comment period drawing to a close on January 31, we are pleased to report that we received valuable input and ideas that will help assure that these plans reflect the real needs and values of our members. The final recommendations will be presented to the Boards of Directors for approval in March. We sincerely appreciate your input.
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Question of the Week–Merging Associations
Do you have information on the topic of merging associations?
ASAE & THE CENTER RESOURCES
Mergers & Consolidations: Don't Trip and Fall
By: Sheri Wallace
Executive Update, June 2003
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=2432&ContentProfileID=134323&Action=searching
Case Study on Merging
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/casestudy.cfm?ID=154&ContentProfileID=122034&Action=searching
Tying the Knot: Association Mergers
By: R. William Taylor, CAE
Executive Update, December 2000
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=629&ContentProfileID=122827&Action=searching
Minding the Mission: Merger Nuts and Bolts
By Andrew Lang
Executive Update, June 2002
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/index/1,1584,PID12115,00.html
Two Associations, One Journal
By Lisa Junker and Amy Bloomhuff
Communication News, April 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/content_lvl2/1,1584,PID21287,00.html
Anatomy of a Merger
By Bronislaw Prokuski
Association Management, February 2002
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=5497
Making Mergers Work
By Mitchell Lee Marks
Associations Now, November 2005
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/ANowDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=14025
Mapping Mergers
By Ann Kenworthy
Association Management, September 1999
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=843
Mind Your Merger
By Patrick, Georgia; McCoy, Gary
Association Management, June 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=7241
A Partnership Continuum
By La Piana, David and Hayes, Michaela
Association Management, November 2003
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=6702
Association Mergers: Special Concerns and Possible Alternatives
By Stacia Bontempo
Executive IdeaLink, March 2001
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=5955
LEGAL: Association Mergers and Consolidations: Procedural Steps
By Jacobs, Jerald A.
Association Management, September 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=6502
LEGAL: Association Mergers and Consolidations: Strategic Considerations
By Jacobs, Jerald A.
Association Management, August 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=6612
Dos and Don'ts of Merger Management
By Mitchell Lee Marks
Associations Now, November 2005
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/ANowMagSidebarDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=14026
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 Latest Jobs at Career Headquarters
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Register for Upcoming Events Offered by CenterU–Your Gateway to Excellence in Association Learning
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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