California Fax Ban Preempted For Interstate Faxes

ASAE is pleased to report a favorable court ruling last week in the litigation challenging California’s fax law.

The lawsuit was filed last year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others to invalidate the California law as it applies to interstate faxes. The state’s law, which was under a court-ordered stay until February 27, prohibited unsolicited fax advertisements that were both interstate and intrastate in nature without prior consent, and conflicted with the federal law that grants an exemption for unsolicited fax advertisements in cases where the sender has an “established business relationship” (EBR) with the recipient.

On February 27, a U.S. District Court in California held that California’s fax law (SB 833) is preempted by the federal “Junk Fax Prevention Act” as it applies to interstate faxes. The federal law went into effect in the summer of 2005. What this ruling means for associations is that they can safely send faxes to or from California in cases where they have an EBR with the recipient (and if they follow the requirements of the federal law, such as inclusion of an opt-out notice). For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the federal fax law, please click here.

This is regarded by the Fax Ban Coalition as a major victory in the effort to preempt any state attempts to regulate interstate fax advertising.

However, it is important to note that, in its ruling this week, the court did not address intrastate faxes (faxes sent from one fax number in California to another within the state), and SB 833 still will apply to these faxes. The court also still needs to decide the “severability” of the law, thereby determining if it can strike just the interstate portion of the law or it must rule against the entire measure. ASAE will continue to monitor this case for further rulings and in the event it is appealed. To read the court’s ruling, please click here.

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Reward your clients and ensure their undivided attention for an entire evening at the premier event of the year—ASAE & The Center's Heart & Soul Gala: 2006 Partnership Dinner is Tuesday, April 25 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. Reserve your table now and invite your clients to join you to honor four associations for their contributions to advance heart disease awareness.

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American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
American Hospital Association
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Strategies and Marketing, Operations, Business Management, Leadership & Communication…what do they all have in common? They are all core components of meeting planning and it is essential to keep them honed. Join us for the Business of Meetings programs in Chicago, IL, March 28–31, 2006 where you will study all aspects of meeting planning. Regardless of whether or not you are working towards your certificate, we guarantee you will walk away more confident, capable and ready to step your meetings up a notch!

Hear what past participants have to say! “The Meetings & Exposition session offered a wealth of knowledge.  The exchange of ideas and camaraderie with my peers was great.  I especially liked the meat & potatoes content for higher-level meeting planners.” Bernadette Jaramillo-Peck, Building Owners and Managers Association of New Mexico. “So many meeting planners are being thrust into leadership management roles within their organizations, and to do that effectively, they need to be able to communicate with their employees and stakeholders.  The Leadership and Communications course offers an extra layer of skills.” Donal O’Hare, course facilitator and president, O’Hare Associates.

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Invitational Forum for Leadership & Management
June 15–16, 2006
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Members $895, Nonmembers $1,095
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Join CEOs, presidents, executive directors and SVPs for this exclusive interactive forum tailored especially to high-level executives. Set in vibrant Halifax, Nova Scotia, Strat Sherman, one of the world's outstanding moderators, will lead you through sessions that will challenge your way of thinking, encourage you to examine new business perspectives and foster stimulating discussions and debates among your peers.

Meet some of the outstanding session leaders who are joining us...

• Discuss A New Standard of Leadership with Peter Georgescu, author of the book The Source of Success: Five Enduring Principles at the Heart of Real Leadership, as he shares his insight on what's truly important for success;
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Looking for a Few Good Board Members

Are you looking to take your leadership to the next level?  Interested in helping lead organizations that are dedicated to furthering the association management profession?  Here’s your chance!  By joining the ASAE Board or The Center for Association Leadership Board, you can expect to have a rewarding experience.  Members of our boards devote their time, energy and ideas to lead the organizations and association community to greater success.  Nominations must be received no later than April 3, 2006.  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to ASAE & The Center and to the nonprofit community;
• Strong background in committee and volunteer work;
• Management experience;
• Enthusiasm to serve our community; and
• The ability and desire to mentor and teach future leaders of our profession.

If you are interested in serving, or know of potential Board Members, please contact Peggy Dowd at 202-626-2710 or e-mail pdowd@asaenet.org.

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Calling all Exhibitors for the 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition

ASAE & The Center’s Annual Meeting & Exposition, to be held August 19–22, 2006 in Boston, will deliver crucial face-time with the most powerful association decision makers from across the country.  Participating as an exhibitor allows you to reach the largest range of association buyers possible, create essential relationships with your association peers and introduce and advance your products and services to your association clients and prospects.  With over 2,500 association executives in attendance representing over $21 billion in annual spending, this is an unmatched opportunity to build your brand and drive sales in 2006 and beyond!  Book your booth today at www.asaeannualmeeting.org/2006/become_an_exhibitor.cfm or contact the Expo team at exhibit@asaenet.org or 202-626-2805.  We’ll see you in Boston!

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April 6 is the 2006 Chicago Association Law Symposium!

Register for the 2006 Chicago Law Symposium being held on April 6! This in-depth program is designed for association attorneys, CEOs and COOs who are seeking detailed and essential information on the law and governance, and how they affect day-to-day operations and strategic planning.  You'll explore contingency planning, how to best insure your directors and officers, new governance regulations, legal developments and so much more. 

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Question of the Week–Alternative Revenue Sources

Do you have information on alternative sources of revenue?  

ASAE & THE CENTER RESOURCES
 “Growing Nondues Revenue,” Association Management, Aug. 2005
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=11917

 “Create A Fresh Start For Your Nondues Revenue Future,” Dollars & Cents, March 2005
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/EnewsletterArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=11321

“Nondues Revenue Roundup,” Association Management, Sept. 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=6531

 “Fresh Streams,” Association Management, June 2004
http://www.asaenet.org/Publications/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=7159

“Finding Money In New Places,” Executive Update, Feb. 2004
http://www.centeronline.org/knowledge/article.cfm?ID=2601

ASAE & THE CENTER PUBLICATIONS
Generating and Managing Nondues Revenue in Associations: A Benchmarking Guide
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Register for Upcoming Events Offered by CenterU–Your Gateway to Excellence in Association Learning
 
Women's Learning Journey to South Africa
March 11–23, 2006
South Africa

What's at the Heart of Your eLearning Strategy
March 15, 2006
OnlineU virtual seminar

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

Social Event: Cocktails & Conversations
March 30, 2006
San Francisco, CA

Business of Meetings: Leadership and Communication Course
March 30–31, 2006
Chicago, IL

Leadership Skills for Senior Staff
April 3–4, 2006
Chantilly, VA

2006 Chicago Association Law Symposium
April 6, 2006
Chicago, IL

Advanced Financial Management
April 19, 2006
Washington, DC

The Seven-Touch Prospecting System
April 20, 2006
OnlineU virtual seminar

Principles of Component Relations
April 22–June 2, 2006
OnlineU web based course

The Heart & Soul Gala—2006 Partnership Dinner
April 25, 2006
Washington, DC

Hotel Operations Program: Mohegan Sun
April 26–28, 2006
Uncasville, CT

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