AH&LA Resources on Hotel Labor Relations

ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, along with the rest of the association community, continue to monitor the status of hotel labor negotiations in several major cities this year, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Toronto and Honolulu. ASAE & The Center hope for a quick but fair resolution to the remaining disputes impacting the lodging industry in these important destinations. Maintaining the health of the multi-billion dollar meetings and conventions industry is critical to our success.

To keep meeting planners informed about the ongoing labor negotiations and to reinforce the hotel community’s strong commitment to our business, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has unveiled a new section of its website specifically dedicated to labor relations, at www.ahla.com/labor. AH&LA has also developed a new brochure called “Meeting in the Middle” that outlines issues planners may face when negotiating contracts with hotels. The brochure is being distributed by AH&LA to many meeting planners, and can also be found on the association’s website.

Register for the Springtime Expo!

Register for the Springtime Expo!
May 25, 2006
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

At Springtime™, you’ll experience over 800 exhibitors representing a wide variety of organizations offering solutions to organizations. From technology companies to hotels and resorts, printers to convention bureaus, and a vast array of others who can make your association work better and your meetings a success. Check out the Virtual Exhibit Hall to search for exhibitors and plan your time on-site!

Get a sneak peek! Listen to a few "sneak preview" podcasts featuring speakers who will present at Springtime™.

Register by May 12 to save!

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Join us for Government Relations (GR) School!
 

Join us for Government Relations (GR) School, June 21-22, 2006! From “Managing Expectations of What it Means to be a Government Relations Professional” to the ever-popular “Lightning Round,” this school will move you to the front of the class. We’ll study new and mature PACs, how to build credibility, and how to build grassroots capacity at the state and local level—all in the name of better government relations.

Register today!

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Enter the 2006 Associations Make a Better World Awards Program
 

Is your association working to make the world a better place? Tell your story and be recognized! The annual Associations Make a Better World Awards seek to identify outstanding examples of association programs, projects and activities that make a significant contribution to societies and economies worldwide. Whether you are based outside the U.S. or work internationally, nominate your own association or another outstanding association.  We hope you’ll take the time to nominate those who truly deserve to be recognized. The deadline is May 12, 2006.

The winners will be recognized among their peers in the association community worldwide through education and networking events, news releases, articles in ASAE & The Center publications, the Better World website and at ASAE & The Center’s 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition.

More information and entry forms are available here.

Marketing and Membership Conference

Marketing & Membership Conference
June 26-27, 2006
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, MD.
Register now!

The 2006 Marketing & Membership Conference is going to be an exceptional learning experience! We have taken special care to move beyond the standard rubric on marketing and membership to present innovative ideas, creative strategies and new approaches to old tasks.
Join us to…

• Hear the latest on word-of-wouth marketing and building "buzz" for your organization; 
• Get the inside scoop on generational marketing; and
• Be one of the first to participate in our Speed Learning Forums!
  

This premier conference is for marketing and membership professionals in trade organizations, professional societies and philanthropic organizations.  Watch your mailbox for your brochure or view the brochure online.

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2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition

2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition
August 19–22, 2006
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Register now!

Housing for the 2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition in now open!

Our Annual Meeting is just around the corner so now is the time to reserve yours housing! You must be registeredfor the meeting to make your housing reservations, so get online today! You won't want to miss this exciting line-up of General Session speakers, Thought Leader Super Sessions, Learning Labs, Evening Events and much more!  We look forward to seeing you there!

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Submit an Entry by May 2, 2006 for the 2006 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program!
 

May 2, 2006 is the last deadline to submit an entry for the 2006 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program!

The AAA Awards recognize the many ways associations answer America’s call - with innovative projects in skills training and 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; and citizenship and democracy enhancement.

AAA Award of Excellence winners are automatically entered into consideration for ASAE & The Center’s Summit Awards, given each year to six organizations engaged in the most compelling activities and programs that benefit their communities and society at large. It’s easy to enter! Just visit our website to view award categories, and the eligibility requirements, then submit an entry online.

Please contact Chris Vest, director of public relations, for more information at 202.626.2798 or email him at cvest@asaecenter.org.

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Question of the Week – Difficult Board Members
 

How can I manage difficult board members and foster a better working relationship between staff and our board?

ASAE & THE CENTER RESOURCES

“When Board and Staff Align” By: Kathleen M. Larmett,  Association Management, March 2004
http://www.asaecenter.org/PublicationsResources/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=6714

“Bounce Back From Board Bog-Downs” By: Jesse Alter and Apryl Motley, Association Management, August 2005
http://www.asaecenter.org/PublicationsResources/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=11881

“Staying On Board” Association Management, March 2005
http://www.asaecenter.org/PublicationsResources/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=10938

“When Boards Backfire” By: Karla Taylor, Associations Now, October 2005
http://www.asaecenter.org/PublicationsResources/ANowDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=12104

“Self-Assessment: A Remedy for Dysfunctional Board Behaviors” By: Rebecca Marion, Association Management,
http://www.asaecenter.org/PublicationsResources/AMMagArticleDetail.cfm?PreviewContentItem=4662&token=16646&userID=88852

If you have a question or pressing issue that you would like to see addressed in the Weekly Bulletin, contact the Association Knowledge Center at 202-326-9559 or KnowledgeCenter@asaecenter.org.

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Find a Job 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.

Associate Director of Federal Club Development
Human Rights Campaign–Washington, DC

Executive Director
Foster Care Alumni of America–Alexandria, VA

Marketing Assistant
Results Direct-Old Town Alexandria, VA

Executive Director, Chinese Culture Foundation 
Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco–San Francisco, CA

Trade Show/Project Manager
American Road & Transportation Builders Association–Washington, DC

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Register for Upcoming Events Offered by CenterU–Your Gateway to Excellence in Association Learning

Hotel Operations Program: Mohegan Sun April 26–28, 2006 Uncasville, CT Industry Partner Member Experience Program May 1, 2006 Virtual Web 2.0: Exploring the Impact of Social Media May 3, 2006 OnlineU virtual seminar Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team May 18, 2006 San Francisco, CA Membership Growth Strategies for Real-World Associations May 18, 2006 San Francisco, CA ASAE & The Center Virtual Member Experience May 19, 2006 Virtual Business of Meetings Certificate Program: Meetings and Expositions Operations May 23–24, 2006 Washington, DC Business of Meetings Certificate Program: Strategy and Marketing May 23–24, 2006  Washington, DC Springtime 2006 May 25, 2006 Washington, DC Springtime DC Invitational Golf Tournament May 26, 2006 Woodbridge, VA Emergency and Pandemic Preparedness–Are You Ready? Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Virtual
Future Leaders Conference Thursday, June 1, 2006 - Sunday, June 4, 2006 The Sea Pines Resort/Inn at Harbour Town
Industry Partner Member Experience Program Monday, June 5, 2006 Virtual 2006 Finance & Business Operations Symposium  Monday, June 5, 2006 - Tuesday, June 6, 2006  Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel at Camden Yards The Convention Center Operations Program Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - Friday, June 9, 2006  Colorado Convention Center Principles of Association Management  Saturday, June 10, 2006 - Friday, July 21, 2006  Virtual Invitational Forum on Leadership and Management  Thursday, June 15, 2006 - Friday, June 16, 2006  Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel ASAE & The Center Virtual Member Experience Friday, June 16, 2006 Virtual The 2006 Government Relations (GR) School  Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - Thursday, June 22, 2006  The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex Marketing & Membership Conference  Monday, June 26, 2006 - Tuesday, June 27, 2006  Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center Women Executives Forum Wednesday, June 28, 2006  The Center for Association Leadership Behavioral Interviewing - A Key to Effectively Being Hired and Hiring  Thursday, June 29, 2006  The Center for Association Leadership

For a full listing of upcoming programs click here.

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