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New Releases Archive2010 Notable Industry Leadership Honored with ASAE’s Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations Awards
Jul 26, 2010 The Greater Washington Network will present Christine W. McEntee, MHA, Executive Director, American Geophysical Union; Jill Martineau Cornish, IOM, Executive Editor, Association TRENDS; and Debra S. Ben Avram, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, with the 2010 Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations Awards. ASAE Announces 2010 Gold Circle Award Winners for Excellence in Association Communications
Jul 22, 2010 The Communication Section Council, one of ASAE’s volunteer groups, has recently selected the much anticipated 2010 Gold Circle Award winners. The annual competition honors associations and nonprofit organizations that demonstrate excellence in communication across several categories, including magazines, newsletters, websites, blogs, podcasts, media relations campaigns and innovative communications. Sponsored by TMG Custom Media, this year the competition received nearly 250 entries. 57 Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential on 50th Anniversary of the Program
Jul 14, 2010 Fifty-seven association executives have recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the CAE Commission of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 3,900 industry leaders worldwide. Association Programs from Coast to Coast Recognized with 2010 Summit Award, ASAE’s Highest Honor
Jun 30, 2010 Six associations have been recently selected by the American Society of Association Executives’ Associations Advance America (AAA) Committee to receive the 2010 Summit Award—ASAE’s highest honor for associations that implement innovative community-based programs. The Summit Awards will be presented at the 11th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, September 29, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Parker, Gabri and Orms to Receive ASAE & The Center’s Highest Individual Honors for Exceptional Leadership
Jun 24, 2010 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will honor David N. Parker, CAE, president and CEO of the American Gas Association (AGA), with this year’s Key Award; David G. Gabri, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), with the Academy of Leaders Award; and R. Norris Orms, MBA, FACHE, CAE, executive vice president and COO of the Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS), with the Professional Performance Award. The awards will be presented at ASAE & The Center’s 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 21-24 in Los Angeles. New Virtual Annual Meeting Experience Provides Easy Access to Education and Resources for Association and Nonprofit Professionals
Jun 16, 2010 For the first time this year, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is launching a virtual component for its flagship event, the Annual Meeting & Exposition, held this year in Los Angeles, August 21-24. Attendees will be able to access live on-site presentations and events remotely throughout the duration of the meeting, with a focus on program tracks such as social media, web innovation, marketing, membership, governance and board relations, and leadership. Associations Making a Difference around the Globe Recognized with Better World Awards
Jun 15, 2010 The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry were recently recognized with the 2010 Associations Make a Better World Award, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Introduced in 2002, the Awards recognize association programs, projects and activities that make a significant contribution to society and economies around the world, in two categories: U.S./Developed Nations and Developing Nations. Representatives from each of the overall award-winning associations will receive the Award at ASAE & The Center’s 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 21-24 in Los Angeles. Joint Leadership Committee Nominates Directors for 2010-2011 ASAE and ASAE Foundation Boards
Jun 11, 2010 The Joint Leadership Committee of ASAE and the ASAE Foundation (effective September 1, 2010) met this week to select nominees to serve on the ASAE and the ASAE Foundation Boards of Directors for Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11), which begins September 1, 2010. Associations Advance America Awards Recognize Organizations for their Contributions to Society
Jun 8, 2010 Twenty-one organizations have recently been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the spring round of judging for the 2010 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. To Give or not to Give: Members of Associations Waiting to be Asked for Donations the Right Way, New Study Finds
Jun 2, 2010 Members of associations across the country give generously to community causes and organizations, but fewer than 15 percent ever make a contribution beyond dues and fees to the professional associations to which they belong. A new study recently published by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, The Decision to Give: What Motivates Individuals to Support Professional Associations, explores giving by association members both to community causes and to associations, while also highlighting some opportunities to increase donations among association members. Attendees Network and Make New Business Connections at Largest One-Day Expo in Meetings Industry
May 28, 2010 As the 2010 Springtime Expo came to a conclusion, nearly 4,000 meeting and industry professionals covered the floor at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the largest one-day meeting in the hospitality industry, held May 27. Attendees walked away enriched with new knowledge on meetings management from the education sessions, and new business contacts and solutions from the expo hall. Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau Joins ASAE & The Center as New Corporate Partner
May 26, 2010 The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau has recently joined ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s group of Alliance Partners as a new Corporate Partner within the Alliance Partnership Program. The program was developed to provide the industry partner community with opportunities to align itself with ASAE & The Center through customized marketing platforms. ASAE and Aon Announce Coverage Enhancements for Two Association Insurance Products
May 25, 2010 The ASAE-Endorsed Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance and Association Office Insurance Solutions have been enhanced to offer innovative new coverage and additional security for the association community. The endorsed insurance offerings are provided by ASAE Business Services, Inc. and Aon Association Services, a division of Affinity Insurance Services Inc., a subsidiary of Aon Corporation. 12 Association Professionals Selected for Two-Year DELP
May 24, 2010 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has recently selected scholars for the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP), class of 2010-2012. DELP offers individuals from underrepresented segments of the association profession an opportunity to advance into the ranks of leadership in association management by providing networking opportunities, educational programs and career guidance. Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau Joins ASAE & The Center as New Corporate Partner
May 21, 2010 The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau has recently joined ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s group of Alliance Partners. Omaha is a new Corporate Partner within the Alliance Partnership Program. The program was developed to provide the industry partner community with opportunities to align itself with ASAE & The Center through customized marketing platforms. Provider of Fiduciary Investor Program for Associations Achieves Prestigious Certification
May 6, 2010 ASAE Business Services’ Industry Partner, Capital Advisory Group (CapGroup), has recently been certified by CEFEX, the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC, a global assessment and certification organization providing comprehensive assessment programs to improve risk management for institutional and retail investors. CapGroup was found to be in conformance with the Fiduciary Practices for Investment Advisors, as defined in the Global Fiduciary Standard of Excellence (the “Standard”), which is the model for benchmarking investment stewardship and fiduciary conduct. CapGroup is among the early adopters of the Standard for its advisory services and is one of only 38 Investment Advisors globally to successfully complete the independent certification process. Technology Conference & Expo Update
Apr 29, 2010 Following the cancellation of the Technology Conference & Expo due to record snowfall in the Washington, DC area earlier this year, we contacted exhibitors, attendees and speakers to seek feedback on the possibility of hosting a similar event for association technology professionals later in 2010. New Partnership between ASAE & The Center and NC State University’s Institute for Nonprofits Opens Doors for Knowledge and Research on Association Management
Apr 28, 2010 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has recently entered a new partnership with North Carolina State University’s Institute for Nonprofit Research, Education and Engagement (INPREE) to encourage scholarly research in association management. The Institute will promote ASAE & The Center’s datasets among scholars to help build a body of literature on associations as a distinct discipline within nonprofit management. ASAE Chairman Velma Hart Honored with 2010 APEX Award by Black Meetings & Tourism
Apr 23, 2010 ASAE Chairman Velma Hart yesterday was honored with the 2010 APEX Award for Distinguished Service. Presented by Black Meetings & Tourism magazine, the Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions, which have positively impacted travel and tourism. The Award was presented at the Travel Professionals of Color (TPOC) 8th Annual Conference, April 22. Hart is the first African American chairman of the ASAE Board. ASAE & The Center Continues to Offer Scholarships for Annual Meeting
Apr 21, 2010 As the economy continues taking its toll on the association community, with many organizations cutting budgets and long-distance travel, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is ready to again step in and help association and nonprofit professionals attend its annual event, held in Los Angeles, August 21-24. In partnership with ASAE-Endorsed Business Solutions Partners, the Member Assist program offers 30 scholarships for small-staff C-level association executives. In addition, 30 association executives from other levels are eligible to apply for the scholarship to attend the event. All applications must be received by June 4, 2010. For more information, visit www.asaecenter.org/MemberAssist. Convention Industry Council Today Launched Research Effort to Measure the Economic significance of Meetings in the United States
Apr 1, 2010 The Convention Industry Council (CIC) today issued a comprehensive survey to meeting planners which will develop data necessary to determine the economic significance that meetings represent and to produce a basis for ongoing benchmarking and analysis of the meetings sector. The study is being conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the survey is being sent to planner members of CIC’s member organizations. ASAE & The Center Boards Approve Historic, Future-Focused Change, Create Foundation
Mar 25, 2010 Following a two-day meeting in conjunction with the 2010 American Association Day, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Boards today approved a name change for the organization. Based on a recommendation from a task force appointed by The Center Board, the organization’s name will become ASAE, with a tag line “The Center for Association Leadership.” In addition, the current 501(c)3 entity will become the ASAE Foundation, with a tag line “Advancing Association and Nonprofit Leadership,” to support the organization’s mission in the areas of research, leadership and innovation. ASAE's CAE Program Earns NCCA Accreditation, Coinciding with Program's 50th Anniversary
Mar 23, 2010 The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program has recently been granted accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The CAE is the professional certification for executive staff at nonprofit organizations such as trade associations, professional societies, philanthropic organizations and individual membership organizations, and also includes staff of association management companies. Five Association Leaders Named to ASAE & The Center’s 2010 Class of Fellows
Mar 16, 2010 Five association leaders have been named to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's 2010 class of Fellows. The Fellows program recognizes individual accomplishments and contributions to ASAE & The Center and the association community, and is a call to service for the profession. Optimism Rises among Association Executives as Economy Improves, New Study Reports
Mar 9, 2010 With the first signs of economic recovery on the horizon, association executives show increased optimism in the operation and financial performance of their organizations, according to a new study released by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. “Associations and CEOs: A Report on Two Studies During a Down Economy” is the second installment of the association executives study, and fourth in a series that looked at the impact of the economy on the association community. ASAE & The Center Announces Future Annual Meeting Host Cities
Mar 3, 2010 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership announced today that the cities of Atlanta, Nashville, Detroit, Salt Lake and Toronto have been selected to host the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Annual Meetings & Expositions, respectively. ASAE To Honor Senator Warner and Representative Ehlers at 2010 Fly-In
Mar 2, 2010 Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Representative Vernon Ehlers (MI-3) will be honored with ASAE’s annual Sentinel Award at the 2010 American Associations Day. The award is given to members of Congress who are advocates for the association community and issues impacting the sector. Senate Job Creation Bill Extends Tax Credits to Nonprofits
Feb 24, 2010 Today, the Senate passed legislation designed to reduce the unemployment rate by providing a tax credit for hiring unemployed workers. The bill extends tax credits to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations, including associations, philanthropic organizations, universities, and other nonprofit organizations as well as for-profit businesses. ThePort Network Joins ASAE & The Center as New Corporate Partner
Feb 23, 2010 ThePort Network has recently joined ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s group of Alliance Partners as a new Corporate Partner within the Alliance Partnership Program. The program was developed to provide the industry partner community with opportunities to align itself with ASAE & The Center through customized marketing platforms. Thirteen Organizations Receive Award of Excellence in First Round of AAA Awards
Feb 22, 2010 Thirteen organizations have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the first round of judging for the 2010 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Statement on the 2010 Technology Conference
Feb 9, 2010 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership released the following statement today regarding the 2010 Technology Conference. Record Number of Professionals Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential on 50th Anniversary of the Program
Feb 2, 2010 Two hundred seventy-eight association executives have recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the CAE Commission of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 3,600 industry leaders worldwide. ASAE & The Center Seeking Applications for 2010 DELP Class
Jan 20, 2010 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is currently seeking candidates for the 2010-2012 class of the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). ASAE Urges Congress to Include Nonprofits in Small Employer Subsidy; Rep. McCollum Supports ASAE & Nonprofit Sector Efforts
Jan 14, 2010 As White House and Senate leaders are negotiating the content of the final health care reform bill, ASAE, along with Independent Sector and other nonprofit organizations, has been working to ensure the final product contains the Senate language on subsidies for small employers. ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE has recently sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking them to include the Senate language in the final health care bill. ASAE shared this letter with the House and Senate Democratic leadership. ASAE & The Center Accepting Entries for 2010 Gold Circle Award Competition
Jan 11, 2010 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is now accepting entries for the 2010 Gold Circle Award competition. ASAE & The Center Helps Associations Take Their On-site Conferences to Members Online
Jan 7, 2010 ASAE-Endorsed Business Solutions’ partner, CommPartners, has recently launched its new hybrid conferencing technology to the association community. Young Professionals Gain Leadership Experience in Virtual Association
Jan 5, 2010 Twenty-nine young professionals have recently been selected to participate in the Association of the Future (AOTF). Staffed by young professionals, this mock association has been designed to engage association professionals in testing possible responses to the challenges and opportunities identified in ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s ongoing trends research. Top ^ 2009Alexis Terry Joins ASAE & The Center to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Dec 15, 2009 Alexis Terry has joined ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership as director of diversity and inclusion. Her main responsibility is to develop and facilitate a strategic, organization-wide initiative to ensure that ASAE & The Center represents a diverse and inclusive organizational model for the association community and to support the membership in their efforts to embed such practices into their own organizations. She will also support the work of ASAE & The Center’s diversity committee, a body of ASAE & The Center members who guide the organization’s diversity and inclusion initiative, and work with DELP (Diversity Executive Leadership Program) scholars to assist in their continued professional development and involvement in the organization. Twenty Five Young Professionals Selected for Second Class of ASAE & The Center’s Leadership Academy
Dec 9, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has recently selected 25 students for the second class of its Leadership Academy, a program that focuses on preparing young professionals for executive positions in the association and nonprofit industry. The Academy aims to develop young professionals into leaders and prepare them to serve their organizations in the changing work environment to proactively address 21st century workforce issues. BBB Wise Giving Alliance to Consider Effects of Recession in Applying Overhead Ratio Standards; Charities will be given leeway in meeting fundraising and program spending ratio standards
Dec 3, 2009 Recognizing that charities across the country are struggling financially in the current economy, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance announced today that it would use the flexibility permitted under its Standards for Charity Accountability to consider the recession’s impact when evaluating charities’ fundraising and program expense ratios. New Career Mentorship Platform Connects ASAE & The Center Members
Oct 21, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s CareerHQ.org has recently launched a new platform, “Mentor Connector,” to connect ASAE & The Center members. The new service pairs experienced ASAE & The Center members with mentees to help advance their careers in the association and nonprofit profession. 2009 Five Star Weekend Brings $150,000 to ASAE & The Center
Oct 11, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership raised nearly $150,000 at the 2009 Five Star Weekend, an annual networking and professional development event for association executives and industry partners. Held at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida, October 29 – November 1, the event featured acclaimed speakers and community outreach events. Association Executives Heading to South America for Exploration of Association and Nonprofit Management Alliances
Oct 7, 2009 Following several successful study mission trips to cities around the world, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is planning a first trip to South America. In partnership with MCI, association executives will visit Buenos Aires, Argentina and Sao Paulo, Brazil, with an optional weekend in Rio de Janeiro, April 24-May 2, 2010, to explore potential markets and establish contacts with local association and nonprofit executives. New Two-day Workshop Shows Social Media Basics
Oct 1, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is launching a first-ever workshop for association and nonprofit professionals interested in learning how to navigate the social media realm. The Social Media Workshop, November 5-6, will provide a hands-on opportunity to explore options like the popular channels Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube. This beginning level workshop will be expanded during future ASAE & The Center events with a continuation of the social media track. ASAE Business Services Launches New Investor Fiduciary Program for Associations
Sep 21, 2009 ASAE Business Services, Inc. recently announced an arrangement with Capital Advisory Group (CapGroup) of Richmond, Virginia, whereby ASAE & The Center members and the association and nonprofit community can obtain investment management services and guidance on fiduciary best practices. "At a time when many institutions are concerned about their investments and fiduciary liability, we are very pleased to team with CapGroup to make these services available to our members," said Dixie Arthur, president of ASAE Business Services. Association Members See Light at the End of the Tunnel. Study Shows More Optimism as Economy Remains a Concern
Sep 16, 2009 Association members from across the country are now more optimistic about the impact of the economy on their involvement in the association community, according to a new survey released by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership at its Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 13-15. The results show that professionals who belong to associations believe their employment outlook will improve in the coming year. Schmatz, Hoffman and Reeve’s Commitment to Association Profession Honored with ASAE & The Center Women Excellence Award
Sep 15, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network will present Kathleen Schmatz, president and chief executive officer of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, Jo Ann Hoffman, president and chief executive officer of MILO/The Golfe, and Courtney C. Reeve, executive director of the Greenbrier Learning Center, with the 2009 Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations Awards. 2009 Annual Press Conference Podcast
Sep 2, 2009 ASAE & The Center President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE, outlines the state of ASAE & The Center, its program of work and initiatives at the 2009 Annual Press Conference. Nearly 5,000 Association Industry Professionals Convene in Toronto for 2009 Annual Meeting & Expo, Surpassing Expectations
Sep 2, 2009 Nearly 5,000 association professionals and industry partners convened in Toronto, August 15-18, for ASAE & The Center’s 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition. With the CN Tower lights beaming blue and red, the official ASAE & The Center colors, across Toronto, ASAE & The Center members engaged in learning sessions and networking events, advancing their knowledge of the association profession. ASAE and The Center Boards Look into 2010
Aug 16, 2009 Preceding the 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 15-18, the ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership Boards held a joint meeting Friday at the Fairmont York Hotel in downtown Toronto. At the meeting, the boards received a positive report on the organization’s initiatives and approved a program of work and a budget for Fiscal Year 2010. Three New Publications Explore Board Relations and Association Governance, Available August 15
Aug 5, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will release three new publications that focus on board relations and association governance—in particular, the board’s strategic responsibilities—at its 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 15-18, in Toronto, Canada. Summit Awards Dinner Marks 10-Year Anniversary of George Kirkland’s Legacy
Jul 30, 2009 WASHINGTON, DC—This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Summit Awards Dinner, a celebration of the outstanding work the association community performs to improve the quality of the American society through their exemplary community-based programs. Founded by the late George D. Kirkland, CAE, a longtime leader and a 30-year veteran of the association community, ASAE will honor six associations with a Summit Award, September 29, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. 2009 Gold Circle Award Honors Excellence and Innovation in Association Communications
Jul 28, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has recently recognized associations that have excelled in their communications programs and initiatives with a 2009 Gold Circle Award. Made possible with funding from TMG (The Magazine Group), the annual competition selects associations and nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated excellence in communication within a number of categories, including annual reports, magazines, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, innovative communications and others. The competition received more than 300 entries this year and included a record-setting number of digital format entries. Six Associations to Receive ASAE & The Center’s Highest Association Honor At 10th Summit Awards Dinner
Jul 8, 2009 Six associations have been selected by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Associations Advance America (AAA) Committee to receive the 2009 Summit Award—ASAE’s highest honor for associations that implement innovative community-based programs. The Summit Awards will be presented at the 10th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, September 29, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. 127 Individuals Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential
Jun 22, 2009 One hundred twenty seven association executives have recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the CAE Commission of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 3,500 industry leaders worldwide. ASAE & The Center Names 17 Winners in Second Round of 2009 AAA Awards
Jun 18, 2009 Seventeen associations have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the second round of judging for the 2009 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Better World Awards Recognize Outstanding Association Projects Abroad
Jun 10, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Associations Make a Better World Awards. Introduced in 2002, Associations Make a Better World Awards recognize associations that engage in compelling programs and activities that benefit communities abroad in two categories: U.S./Developed Nations and Developing Nations. Kuhn, Luteran and Areno to Receive ASAE & The Center’s Highest Individual Honors for 2009
Jun 9, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will honor Thomas R. Kuhn, CAE, president, Edison Electric Institute, with this year’s Key Award; Larry Luteran, senior vice president of sales, Hilton Hotels Corporation, with the Academy of Leaders Award; and Patricia M. Areno, CAE, senior vice president, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, with the Professional Performance Award. The awards will be presented at ASAE & The Center’s 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 15-18 in Toronto, Canada. ASAE & The Center Expand Scholarship Program with Two New Scholarships for 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition
Jun 8, 2009 In light of the difficult economic environment and increased number of association executives who have recently lost their jobs, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has recently expanded its Annual Meeting & Exposition scholarship program. Association executives are encouraged to apply for one of the scholarships online, at www.asaecenter.org/annualmeeting2009. The application deadline is June 19. Association CEOs Pessimistic About Impact of Economy on Their Organizations New ASAE & The Center Study Shows
Jun 4, 2009 A new study released today by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership shows association CEOs are pessimistic about the impact of the economy on their organizations. Based on the Winter 2009 Impact Study: Beliefs, Behaviors and Attitudes in Response to the Economy, a study of professionals who belong to one or multiple associations, the new study compares the member perspective with the view of the associations that serve them. ASAE & The Center Announces 10th Anniversary DELP Scholars
May 27, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has recently selected the 2009-2011 scholars of the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). DELP offers individuals from underrepresented segments of the association profession an opportunity to advance into the ranks of leadership in association management by providing networking opportunities, educational programs and career guidance. ASAE & The Center Continues Social Responsibility Commitment One Year After Global Summit; More than 100 organizations adopt ASAE & The Center’s Global Principles
May 14, 2009 One year after the Global Summit on Social Responsibility, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership continues its Social Responsibility Initiative begun at the Summit in 2008. More than 800 association executives and industry partners attended the 2008 event, April 30-May 2, at one of the 19 connected sites around the world and online. Joint Leadership Committee Nominates Directors for 2009-2010 ASAE & The Center Board
May 12, 2009 The Joint Leadership Committee of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership met last week to select nominees to serve on the ASAE & Center Boards of Directors for Fiscal Year 2010 (FY10), which begins September 1, 2009. The FY10 board will follow the new board structure approved in November 2008. Two New ASAE & The Center Publications Address Form 990 Reporting Issues and Data Management Techniques
May 8, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has released two new publications on topics important to association and nonprofit management. Guide to the Newest IRS Form 990, unravels the complexities and addresses the implications of the new IRS Form 990. Put Your Data to Work: 52 Tips and Techniques for Effectively Managing Your Database takes aim at the engine that powers data-driven organizations. ASAE & The Center to Broadcast Associations’ Power to Propel America Forward
Apr 27, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership yesterday launched a communications campaign intended to broadcast how associations across all industry sectors and in every state harness the power of millions to help jumpstart America’s economic engine and help propel the nation toward recovery. ASAE & The Center Boards Discuss New Awareness Campaign and Diversity Initiative
Apr 1, 2009 At a joint meeting today, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership boards of directors discussed two important issues that will impact the future of ASAE & The Center and the direction of their work in the association and nonprofit community. The two main topics on the agenda were a new awareness campaign promoting the value of associations as economic problem-solvers and a review of a diversity assessment recently conducted by ASAE & The Center. Association Executives and Industry Partners Advocate on Capitol Hill during American Associations Day
Mar 31, 2009 More than 200 association professionals from across the country will converge in Washington, DC, March 31 – April 1 for American Associations Day—ASAE’s 2009 Legislative Fly-In. This two-day event signifies the importance of grassroots advocacy in the American political process. Among many issues facing associations around the country, Fly-In participants will focus on the health care HR 859 The Small Business CHOICE Act, the importance of association meetings and conventions, and associations as economic problem solvers initiative. Springtime UnPlugged, Leadership Academy, New Web Page Prepare Young Professionals to Become Future Leaders in Association and Nonprofit Sector
Mar 30, 2009 With many Americans approaching retirement age, young professionals who are entering the association and nonprofit management profession will one day step into the supervisory positions in most organizations around the country. To ensure the continued prosperity of the association and nonprofit community, organizations need to train their young employees to be ready for the tasks awaiting them in the near future. Registration Now Open for ASAE & The Center’s 2009 Annual Meeting
Mar 12, 2009 Registration is now open for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2009 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, August 15-18 in Toronto, Canada. Prospective attendees can register online at www.asaecenter.org/annualmeeting2009 or by calling 888-950-2723 or 202-371-0940 in the Washington, DC area. Twenty One Winners Named in First Round of 2009 AAA Awards
Mar 2, 2009 Twenty one associations have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the first round of judging for the 2009 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Six ‘Thought Leaders’ Named to ASAE & The Center’s 2009 Class of Fellows
Feb 19, 2009 Six leaders of the association community have been named to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2009 class of Fellows. The Fellows program recognizes individual accomplishments and contributions to ASAE & The Center and the association community, and is a call to service for the profession. New Economic Impact Study Shows Surprising Confidence Yet Signals Concerns for Association Community
Feb 18, 2009 Results of a new economic impact study recently conducted by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership point to new challenges associations might have to face in the near future. The study, titled “ASAE & The Center Impact Study—Beliefs, Behaviors and Attitudes in Response to the Current Economy,” shows that although overall the association sector is doing well, there are some important points that association leaders should consider when planning their business strategies for this and next year. ASAE & The Center’s Springtime Expo Valuable Learning and Networking Opportunity for Seasoned and Young Professionals
Feb 12, 2009 The largest one-day hospitality show for meeting professionals, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Springtime Expo, is back early this year, April 16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center Now Accepting Entries for 2009 Gold Circle Awards
Feb 10, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are now accepting entries for the 2009 Gold Circle Award competition. ASAE Urges Passage of Small Business CHOICE Act in 111th Congress
Feb 4, 2009 With comprehensive health care reform still on the legislative horizon, ASAE supports passage of the bipartisan Small Business CHOICE Act introduced today by House Small Business Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA). Nationally Recognized Names to Lead ASAE & The Center’s New Healthcare Conference in Baltimore
Feb 2, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are launching their first-ever conference for healthcare professionals, Healthcare Association Conference at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, March 30-31. The event will explore topics and trends affecting healthcare organizations, including continuing medical education, understanding the impact of social media in healthcare, challenges in medical publishing and the role of healthcare associations on the international level. 8,500 Professionals Participate in ASAE & The Center-Sponsored Economic Impact Study
Jan 28, 2009 How is the association community coping with the prolonged economic downturn? That’s an essential question not only for association executives, but economists and community leaders who look to the association sector as one reflection of the overall mindset of the American people. 176 Individuals Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential
Jan 26, 2009 One hundred seventy six association executives have recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the CAE Commission of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 3,500 industry leaders worldwide. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this mark of excellence. United Nations Applauds Global Principles for Socially Responsible Associations & Nonprofits
Jan 22, 2009 Less than two years after the launch of the Global Summit on Social Responsibility, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have presented the new Global Principles for Socially Responsible Associations & Nonprofits to the top leaders of the United Nations. The Principles, which align closely with UN Global Compact’s 10 sustainability principles signed by more than 5,000 corporations worldwide, were crafted and widely vetted by a diverse group of association leaders after the 2008 Global Summit for Social Responsibility. MultiView Becomes New Alliance Partner of ASAE & The Center
Jan 15, 2009 MultiView Inc., a leading publisher of Online Supplier Directories and E-News Briefs for national associations, has recently joined ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s group of Alliance Partners as a new Corporate Partner and continued supporter of the association community. New Low Cost CenterU Online Vignette Tutorials Provide 24/7 Targeted Learning for Busy Association and Nonprofit Professionals
Jan 8, 2009 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have launched a new product line of Web-based education self-study tutorials, CenterU Online Vignettes, for executives who want to expand their knowledge of association and nonprofit-related management topics. Top ^ 2008Puerto Rico Convention Bureau Becomes New Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center
Dec 9, 2008 The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau has recently become ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s new Strategic Partner. ASAE Successfully Resolves Suit to Stop Unauthorized Solicitation of Meeting Attendees
Dec 8, 2008 The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has obtained a favorable resolution in its suit against a lodging reservations company based in the Las Vegas area accused of unauthorized solicitation of ASAE meeting attendees. The relief benefits not only ASAE but also all ASAE members’ associations. Great Ideas Conference Full of Practical Knowledge for Association Executives to Stay Ahead
Dec 2, 2008 As association executives continue to grapple with a challenging business environment, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2009 Great Ideas Conference, February 21-23 in Miami, FL, will provide innovative solutions for associations to stay relevant and ahead of the competition for members’ time and interests. With more than 70 idea labs, attendees will learn about leadership, marketing, membership, social responsibility, professional development, technology and governance in sessions facilitated by some of the best thought leaders in the association community. ASAE and The Center Boards Approve New Governance Structure
Nov 17, 2008 Following a thorough review process to ensure the most effective governance structure, the ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership Boards of Directors have accepted the recommendations of the Joint Governance Task Force at the Joint Board retreat in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, November 14. ASAE & The Center Select Leadership Academy Students Class of 2010
Nov 4, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have recently selected students for the Leadership Academy, a new program that focuses on preparing young professionals for executive positions in the association and nonprofit industry. The class consists of 25 young professionals selected from a broad pool of applicants representing local, regional and national organizations. ASAE & The Center Staff Volunteer on Annual Day of Service
Nov 4, 2008 Nearly 60 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership staff members have recently participated in the annual ASAE & The Center Staff Day of Service, October 30. Staff chose to participate in one of the following four projects: food preparation for either Food & Friends in Washington, DC or Manna Food Center in Rockville, MD; park cleanup at the Marvin Gaye Park in Washington, DC; or book sorting at the Strong John Thompson Elementary school in downtown Washington. Technology Conference Provides Ideas, Tools and Resources for Associations and Nonprofits
Oct 29, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's Association Technology Conference and Exposition, the only technology event focused on associations and nonprofit organizations, is back at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, January 27-28, 2009. The premier two-day event will provide ideas, tools and resources for senior-level association and nonprofit executives and connect them with chief technology officers, IT specialists and business partners. Summit Attendees Focus on “Sustainable Value” To Continue Building Social Responsibility Movement
Oct 24, 2008 Attendees of the online social responsibility summit convened by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, October 14-16, heard stories about how professional, trade and cause-related organizations are creating “sustainable value” by using strategic social responsibility to drive their businesses and address critical world problems. ASAE & The Center Select Content Management Corporation as Event Communications Provider
Oct 15, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have selected Content Management Corporation (CMC) as the educational session recording publisher. Under this agreement, CMC will deliver content capture and publishing, as well as other multimedia services for ASAE & The Center events and conferences. Five-Star Weekend Welcomes Record Number of Attendees and Sponsors
Oct 9, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership welcomed a record number of attendees and sponsors at the 2008 Five-Star Weekend, September 27-28. 229 association CEOs, industry partners and their guests convened at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia to attend the association community’s premier networking and client development event. New ASAE & The Center Study Mission Explores Business Practices and Culture of Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Oct 1, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, in partnership with MCI, one of the largest association management companies, are offering a new study mission to Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, April 19-30, 2009. Led by Paul Pomerantz, CAE, executive vice president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and chairman of The Center for Association Leadership, the group will tour the three rapidly developing regional centers of Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Associations Carry Social Responsibility Movement Forward Online
Sep 29, 2008 Following an overwhelming response from ASAE & The Center members and guests who participated in the Global Summit on Social Responsibility, ASAE & The Center are continuing their commitment to social responsibility and are preparing to launch a follow up event, Associations and Social Responsibility: Carrying the Movement Forward, October 14-16. ASAE & The Center Realigning Staff Resources Around Strategic Pillars
Sep 24, 2008 To best position ASAE & The Center for continued success, the organizations are realigning their staffing structure around the four pillars that comprise the organizations’ strategic framework: knowledge, learning, community and advocacy. ASAE & The Center Launch New Web-Based Leadership Course
Sep 23, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have recently developed a new web-based leadership course, The Compelling Leader. The first six-week, self-study course begins October 27. The course covers six fundamental principles of leadership focusing on fostering trust, sharing vision, developing strategy, building and energizing alliances, activating transformation and measuring results. One of ‘America’s Best Leaders’ Marilyn Carlson Nelson to Speak at Greater Washington Network’s In Honor of Women
Sep 16, 2008 Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman of Carlson, will be the keynote speaker at In Honor of Women, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network day-long event celebrating women who have set the standard of excellence in their professional lives through leadership, mentoring and career advancement, November 19 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. ASAE & The Center Release Guiding Principles for Socially Responsible Associations
Sep 10, 2008 Continuing the progress made at the 2008 Global Summit on Social Responsibility, April 30 to May 2, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today released a draft of Guiding Principles for Socially Responsible Associations. The draft principles are the result of a working group of diverse representatives from associations, charities and business partners that have worked closely with their colleagues and the United Nations to achieve this key goal from the Global Summit. Food & Wine Classic Raised $225,000 for The Center for Association Leadership
Sep 9, 2008 The second annual Food & Wine Classic raised more than $225,000 for The Center for Association Leadership during ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, August 18. More than 2,200 association executives, industry partners and guests attended the event. Renowned Country Music Star to Perform at ASAE & The Center’s Summit Awards Dinner
Aug 27, 2008 Jeffrey Steele, a renowned country music singer, songwriter and one of NBC’s “Nashville Star” judges, will perform at ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 9th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, September 23 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition Draws Crowds to San Diego
Aug 26, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership drew 6,266 participants to the 2008 Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, August 16-19. The number of participants at the 2008 event surpassed the number of attendees from 1999, the last time ASAE & The Center held an annual meeting in San Diego, and ranks as one of the highest attended meetings in the organizations’ history. When Seven Workplace Behaviors Are at Their Worst
Aug 22, 2008 A brand new publication from ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership targets the working relationships that underpin individual and organizational success. Versatility: How to Optimize Interactions When 7 Workplace Behaviors Are at Their Worst, launched at ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, August 16-19. New Editions of ASAE & The Center’s Compensation Studies Released at 2008 Annual Meeting
Aug 21, 2008 Association CEOs earn the most in the Washington, DC; Chicago; New York City; Los Angeles; and Columbus, OH metropolitan areas, according to the 2008-2009 edition of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Association Compensation and Benefits Study. The study was released at the 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, August 16-19. ASAE & The Center’s New Environmental Scan Outlines Future Trends
Aug 18, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have released a new environmental scan at their 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, August 16-19. Designing Your Future: Key Trends, Challenges, and Choices Facing Association and Nonprofit Leaders is the first report released in a series of resources and tools from the Association of the Future program and is one of the 10 new ASAE & The Center publications debuting at the event. ASAE & The Center Boards Approve FY09 Budget & Program of Work
Aug 17, 2008 Prior to the start of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego August 16-19, the boards of both organizations held a joint meeting August 15 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt where they received a positive report on the organization’s finances and approved a program of work for Fiscal Year 2009. Hyatt Grants $500,000 to Support ASAE & The Center’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Aug 11, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have recently received a $500,000 grant from Global Hyatt Corporation to assist with the launch of their Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. Over the next three years Hyatt’s contribution will directly support ASAE & The Center’s efforts to build their organizational capacity, as well as the learning and knowledge resources needed to support diversity and inclusion in associations and nonprofit organizations. Mercer Gains ASAE Endorsement of Single Source 1
Aug 7, 2008 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Mercer have recently joined forces to provide associations with proprietary benefits and human resources (HR) administration outsourcing service through a unique endorsed program. Greater Washington Network Names Honorees of Women Excellence Awards
Jul 30, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network will present Mary Power, CAE, executive director of Human Resource Certification Institute and Joan Cutlip-Spivey, convention and meetings sales regional manager at Tourisme Montreal CVB with the 2008 Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations awards. The awards will be presented at the In Honor of Women luncheon, November 19 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. Enhanced Online Membership Directory Connects ASAE & The Center Members
Jul 28, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have recently enhanced their online membership directory to include a professional networking tool. Each member has an ability to maintain a profile, complete with a picture, bio and list of recent activities as well as to network with fellow ASAE & The Center members, much like popular online networking sites Facebook and LinkedIn. ASAE & The Center Preparing To Release Decision to Volunteer Study
Jul 23, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are preparing to release a new study that looks at why association members volunteer their time. The Decision to Volunteer: Why People Give Their Time and How You Can Engage Them is the first study to look at both association and community volunteering and shows the deep commitment association members have to volunteerism. The book based on the study will be available for purchase beginning at the 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, August 16-19. ASAE & The Center Announce 2008 Gold Circle Award Recipients
Jul 22, 2008 Nineteen associations have recently been honored with the 2008 Communication Gold Circle Award (GCA), ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s award recognizing innovative ideas and achievement in association communication campaigns. Selected from 373 entries, recipients were chosen for demonstrating excellence in communication in the categories of print publishing, writing, electronic publishing, media relations and emerging communication vehicles. ASAE & The Center Honor Six Associations with 2008 Summit Award
Jul 17, 2008 Six associations have been selected by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Associations Advance America (AAA) Committee to receive the 2008 Summit Award – ASAE’s highest honor for associations that implement innovative community-based programs. The Summit Awards will be presented at the 9th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, September 23, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center’s New Leadership Academy Receives $300,000 Grant from American Express
Jul 16, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s new Leadership Academy has recently received a $300,000 grant from American Express. The new program focuses on preparing young professionals for executive positions in the association and nonprofit industry. The pledged gift from American Express will be equally divided and distributed over the next three years. 104 Individuals Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential
Jul 2, 2008 One hundred and four association executives have recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the CAE Commission of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining 3,500 industry leaders worldwide. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this mark of excellence. New Publication from ASAE & The Center and U.S. Chamber Delves Into Strategic Requirements of Effective Partnerships
Jul 1, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have released a new publication during the Chamber’s Association Committee of 100 Meeting, June 30. Written by Plexus Consulting Group, LLC, The Power of Partnership: Principles and Practices for Creating Strategic Relationships Among Nonprofit Groups, For-Profit Organizations and Government Entities outlines guidelines and measurements for organizations that are considering entering a partnership or are already involved in one. ASAE & The Center Launch ‘This Week in Associations’ Video Network
Jun 24, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership yesterday launched “This Week in Associations,” a first foray into on-demand video as a means of delivering hard-hitting news and compelling interviews to its members. Eleven Winners Named in Third Round of 2008 AAA Awards
Jun 23, 2008 Eleven associations have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the third round of judging for the 2008 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. ASAE & The Center Recognized with Seven EXCEL Awards by the Society of National Association Publications
Jun 12, 2008 ASAE & The Center has recently received seven EXCEL Awards from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP), including three gold awards, at the group’s annual awards ceremony, June 10 at the Capital Hilton, Washington, DC. The awards recognize the best and brightest in the area of communications within the association community. Joint Leadership Committee Nominates Officers & Directors for 2008-2009 ASAE & The Center Boards
Jun 12, 2008 The Joint Leadership Committee of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership met today to select nominees to serve on the ASAE & Center Boards of Directors for fiscal year 2009, beginning in August this year. Greater Washington Network Accepting Nominations for Women Excellence Awards
Jun 4, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network is now accepting applications for the 2008 Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations Awards. The nomination deadline is July 3, 2008. Think Big at ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition
Jun 3, 2008 Association professionals and industry partners are preparing to make connections at ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 16-19 in San Diego, CA. Building on the momentum of last year’s meeting in Chicago, which drew a record 7,000 attendees, the 2008 meeting is bigger than ever and tailored to bring the best education sessions from our nation's best thought leaders. Don Shea Resigns From ASAE Board of Directors; Leadership Committee to Select New Chairman for 2008-2009
Jun 2, 2008 ASAE has received the resignation of Donald Shea, CAE, from the ASAE Board of Directors and from the position of Chair-Elect, effective June 1. Fellers, Hicks and Noonan to Receive ASAE & The Center’s Highest Individual Honors for 2008
May 30, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will honor Dave Fellers, CAE, executive director, Radiological Society of North America, with this year’s Key Award; Christie Hicks, senior vice president, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, with the Academy of Leaders Award; and David Noonan, deputy executive vice president, American Academy of Ophthalmology, with the Professional Performance Award. The awards will be presented at ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 16-19 in San Diego, CA. ASAE & The Center Announce 2008-2009 DELP Scholars
May 22, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have selected the 2008-2009 scholars of the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). An initiative of ASAE & The Center’s Diversity Committee, DELP offers individuals from underrepresented segments of the association profession an opportunity to advance into the ranks of leadership in association management, by providing networking opportunities, educational programs and career guidance. Liz Ware to Leave ASAE & The Center for New Post at IEG
May 22, 2008 Liz Ware, chief rainmaker in charge of ASAE & The Center’s sponsorship programs, industry relations, development and special events has announced she will leave the organizations to become a senior vice president of IEG, LLC, effective at the end of June. ASAE & The Center Set Membership Recruitment Record
May 20, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership set a membership recruitment record in April 2008, following its highest membership recruitment quarter ever in the first three months of 2008. ASAE & The Center Announce 2008 Better World Award Winners
May 13, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Associations Make a Better World Awards. Association Executives Embark on Historic Journey at ASAE & The Center’s Global Summit on Social Responsibility
May 8, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership hosted the first-ever Global Summit on Social Responsibility: Leveraging the Power of Associations for a New Magnitude of Leadership, April 30 to May 2, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the outskirts of Washington, DC. More than 400 association executives and industry partners convened at the host site, joined by an equal number of attendees who participated at one of the 19 connected sites around the world and online. ASAE & The Center Statement In Response to Electronic News Bulletin
May 7, 2008 ASAE & The Center issued the following statement today in response to an electronic bulletin released by trade press on May 6: Major Initiative to Ease Health Care Workforce Crisis Receives Overwhelming Support
May 7, 2008 The American Society of Association Executives & The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE), and the American Hospital Association (AHA), today announced that leading health care associations have joined in support of the National Healthcare Career Network (NHCN). ASAE and AHA are founding partners of the NHCN, an initiative prompting health care associations to expand their role in the health care recruitment process. ASAE & The Center’s Susan Sarfati to Move On Following Distinguished Career in Association Management
May 6, 2008 After more than 25 years as a leader and outspoken advocate for the association management profession and for life-long learning, Susan Sarfati, CAE, founding president and CEO of The Center for Association Leadership and executive vice president of ASAE, advised the Board of Directors of The Center that she will leave the organizations, effective August 31, 2008. ASAE & The Center Publish 7 Measures Implementation Guide and Operating Ratio Report, 13th Edition
Apr 23, 2008 Responding to needs identified by many association leaders, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have published 7 Measures of Success Implementation Guide and Assessment Tool, a new resource based on the highly acclaimed 7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Organizations Do That Others Don’t. ASAE & The Center Launch New Online Buyer’s Guide
Apr 17, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership on April 14 have launched a brand new Online Buyer’s Guide. The new buyer’s guide gives members online, easy access to updated vendor, consultant and industry partner information in a fast and convenient way. ASAE & Center Boards Review Proposed Program of Work for Fiscal Year 2009
Apr 10, 2008 The Boards of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership held a joint meeting in Washington, DC, April 9 to review and evaluate the merits of the organizations’ current programs and activities, and approve the direction of the Joint Planning Committee which is putting together the program of work for the next fiscal year. Eighteen Winners Named in Second Round of 2008 AAA Awards
Apr 10, 2008 Eighteen associations have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the second round of judging for the 2008 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Mexico Tourism Board Becomes Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center
Apr 2, 2008 The Mexico Tourism Board is the latest Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. As the official representative of the Mexican tourism industry, The Mexico Tourism Board promotes the country of Mexico internationally as a world class vacation destination, striving to boost the number of visitors and increase tourism revenue in this North American country. First-Ever Women’s Leadership Symposium Underlines Importance of Cultivating Diversity
Mar 31, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership focus on promoting women’s leadership with the first-ever Women’s Leadership Symposium, April 16-18, 2008, in Charlotte, NC. This highly interactive program brings together a diverse group of distinguished businesswomen and leadership experts for dialogue and engagement. Sachs and Hesselbein to Attend ASAE & The Center’s Global Summit on Social Responsibility
Mar 26, 2008 World-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs, Ph.D., and longtime business leadership icon Frances Hesselbein will be among the international leaders exploring the profound role that associations can play as positive world change agents during the first Global Summit on Social Responsibility – Leveraging the Power of Associations for a New Magnitude of Leadership, April 30-May 2. Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Pledges Support to ASAE & The Center’s Social Responsibility Initiative
Mar 24, 2008 The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau has pledged $100,000 to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Social Responsibility Initiative, a long-term commitment to develop guiding principles for associations looking to integrate social responsibility into their everyday operations. 2008 Springtime™ EXPO Less Than Two Weeks Away
Mar 20, 2008 It’s not too late to register for the 2008 Springtime™ EXPO, the premier one-day event connecting meeting planners and association executives with business partners, hosted by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on April 3. Executives to Highlight Importance of Associations at 2008 Legislative Fly-In
Mar 12, 2008 Association executives from across the country will meet in Washington, DC at the 2008 American Associations Day, ASAE’s Legislative Fly-In, April 8-9, held at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, to highlight the importance of associations and nonprofit organizations. Kerlé Joins ASAE & The Center as Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Feb 25, 2008 Trish Kerlé has joined ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership as director of diversity and inclusion. Seven ‘Thought Leaders’ Named to ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Class of Fellows
Feb 25, 2008 Seven leaders of the association community have been named to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2008 class of Fellows. The Fellows program recognizes individual accomplishments and contributions to ASAE & The Center and the association community and is a call to service for the profession. The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Invests $500,000 in The Center for Association Leadership’s Social Responsibility Initiative
Feb 15, 2008 The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has approved a $500,000 grant in support of The Center for Association Leadership’s Social Responsibility Initiative, a long-term initiative to positively change the world by identifying and developing tools, guidelines and best practices that can be used by associations and their members to integrate social responsibility platforms at all levels of their operations. Momentum Building for ASAE & The Center’s Global Summit on Social Responsibility
Feb 14, 2008 United by an enthusiasm for planning our future and effecting positive change, hundreds of association industry stakeholders have committed to participating in ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s first-ever Global Summit on Social Responsibility on April 30-May 2, 2008. 174 Individuals Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential
Feb 5, 2008 174 association executives have recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the CAE Commission of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 3,500 industry leaders worldwide. Less than 5 percent of all association professionals have achieved this mark of excellence. The Springtime™ Expo Comes Early This Year! The Premier Meetings and Association Industry Event to Take Place April 3
Feb 4, 2008 Along with the cherry blossoms and baseball’s Opening Day, the signs of Springtime™ are everywhere in the Nation’s Capital this year! Entry Process Now Open for ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Gold Circle Awards
Jan 31, 2008 Entries are now being accepted for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2008 Gold Circle Awards program, which recognizes excellence in communications produced by associations. ASAE Board Meets Under New Governance System
Jan 30, 2008 In keeping with governance changes approved last year, the ASAE Board of Directors met Jan. 30 to review the organization’s performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 and its various program-specific goals around the four pillars of knowledge, learning, community and advocacy. ASAE & The Center Seeks Applications for 2008-09 DELP Class
Jan 25, 2008 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are currently seeking candidates for the 2008-2009 class of Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) scholars. Nomination Process Now Open for ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Associations Make a Better World Awards
Jan 15, 2008 The nomination process is now open for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s prestigious 2008 Associations Make a Better World Awards program. Top ^ 2007ASAE & The Center Name First Round of 2008 AAA Award Winners
Dec 20, 2007 Nine associations have been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the first round of judging for the 2008 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Association Technology Conference & Expo to Feature Latest in Strategies & Solutions
Dec 17, 2007 With technology fueling expectations for faster, more efficient service, association professionals can tap into the latest strategies and solutions for staying on top at ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2008 Association Technology Conference & Expo, January 31 – February 1, 2008 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. ASAE & Center Board Meetings Coincide With First-Ever Leadership Retreat
Dec 5, 2007 The boards of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership combined their regularly-scheduled fall meeting last week in Fort Worth, TX, with a first-ever Leadership Retreat designed to involve volunteer leaders in a new, more inclusive planning process. ASAE Members Approve Bylaws Changes - Move Will Streamline, Increase Responsiveness of ASAE Governance System
Nov 28, 2007 Proposed bylaws changes that streamline ASAE’s governance system and better address organizational needs were overwhelmingly approved by voting members over the past 30 days, and are now effective immediately. Association Jobs Top 1 Million - ASAE & The Center’s New Research Looks at Associations By the Numbers
Nov 15, 2007 The association sector is a key driver of America’s economy, fueling the creation of more than 1 million jobs in 2006, in addition to making broader contributions to the public welfare and the health of communities nationwide, according to a new study released by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. ASAE & The Center Expand Circle Club Packages to Provide Maximum Access, Value & Convenience
Nov 7, 2007 In response to member feedback, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have expanded their Circle Club program to include 10 different package options designed to cost-effectively meet an organization’s professional development needs, based on staff size, geographic location, and learning preferences. ASAE & The Center’s Members Helping to Plan Groundbreaking Global Social Responsibility Summit
Nov 7, 2007 Action-Oriented Summit to Take Place April 30 – May 2, 2008 New CenterU Online Offerings Reflect ASAE & The Center’s Continued Commitment to Professional Development
Oct 17, 2007 To further aid association executives looking for professional growth and learning opportunities, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have bolstered CenterU Online with enhanced development resources, featuring on-demand archives of past seminars that can be accessed through ASAE & The Center’s online store. ASAE & The Center to Boost ‘AAA’ Promotion
Oct 11, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have agreed to be presenting sponsors this fall of the Washington Redskins Charity Challenge, an exciting new program leveraging the great name recognition of the Washington Redskins to promote charitable giving, both in Metropolitan Washington, DC and across the country. MPD Chief Cathy Lanier and WUSA 9 Anchor Andrea Roane To Be Recognized For Leadership, Mentoring At “In Honor of Women”
Oct 3, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network will recognize Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier and WUSA 9 News anchor Andrea Roane for their distinguished community leadership at In Honor of Women, Wednesday, November 7 at the JW Marriott, Washington, DC. Former ABC 7 News Anchor Kathleen Matthews To Speak On Strategic Career Development At “In Honor of Women”
Sep 17, 2007 Kathleen Matthews, executive vice president, global communications and public affairs, Marriott Intl., and former news anchor of Washington’s WJLA ABC7 will be the keynote speaker at “In Honor of Women,” November 7 at the JW Marriott. ASAE & The Center’s Greater Washington Network Names Honorees of Women Who Advance Excellence In Associations Awards
Sep 5, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network will present Sheila Stampfli, president, Courtesy Associates, Washington, DC and Ilsa Whittemore, associate executive director, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), McLean, VA, with the 2007 Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations awards. The awards will be presented at the In Honor of Women luncheon, November 7 at the JW Marriott, Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center Invest in Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders By Adopting One of DC’s Poorest Elementary Schools
Aug 24, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership (in coordination with Greater DC Cares) are launching a major community outreach effort by adopting Rudolph Elementary School, 5200 2nd St. NW. Throughout the 2007-2008 school year, ASAE & The Center employees will complete a number of renovation projects including painting, landscaping, creating artwork, constructing a state-of-the-art Computer Lab, and mentoring students. ASAE & The Center Draw Largest Crowd Ever at 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago
Aug 23, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership welcomed over 7,000 attendees to its 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 11-14, McCormick Place, Chicago – making it the groups’ largest meeting ever. ASAE & The Center Release Historic "The Decision to Join" at 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago; Most Comprehensive Research on Member Psychology in 20 Years
Aug 11, 2007 ASAE & The Center launched today the long-awaited, much anticipated The Decision to Join: How Individuals Determine Value and Why They Choose to Belong, before thousands of association professionals attending ASAE & The Center’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago. Sultry, Southern Sounds to Serenade Attendees at 8th Annual Summit Awards Dinner
Jul 24, 2007 Two of country music’s hippest singer-songwriters, Epic recording artist Jon Randall and Columbia Records’ Jessi Alexander, will perform at ASAE & The Center’s 8th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, September 25 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center Honor Eighteen Outstanding Organizations with 2007 Gold Circle Award
Jul 23, 2007 Eighteen associations have been honored with the 2007 Communication Gold Circle Award, ASAE & The Center’s award recognizing innovative ideas and achievement in association communications campaigns. Selected from more than 200 entries, recipients were acknowledged for excellence in communication in the categories of print publishing, electronic publishing, writing and media relations. LaBranche, Stevens & Deale Receive ASAE & The Center’s Highest Individual Honors for 2007
Jul 20, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will honor Gary LaBranche, CAE, president & CEO, Association Forum of Chicagoland with this year’s Key Award; Brian Stevens, president & CEO, ConferenceDirect with the Academy of Leaders Award; and Charles Deale, CAE, head of society relations for the CFA Institute with the new Professional Performance Award. The awards will be presented at ASAE & The Center’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 11-14 in Chicago. ASAE & The Center’s Greater Washington Network Seeks Nominations for Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations Award
Jul 13, 2007 ASAE & The Center’s Greater Washington Network is seeking nominations for the Women Who Advance Excellence in Associations Award. The award recognizes female association professionals, consultants and industry partners who have set-the-standard of excellence in their professional lives through leadership, mentoring and career advancement. ASAE & The Center Honor Six Exemplary Associations with 2007 Summit Award
Jul 12, 2007 Six associations have been selected by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Associations Advance America (AAA) Committee to receive the Summit Award – ASAE’s highest honor for associations that implement innovative community-based programs. The Summit Awards will be presented at the 8th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, September 25 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center Recognize Eight Organizations With Associations-Make-a-Better-World Award
Jul 6, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Associations-Make-a-Better-World Award. This award recognizes outstanding association programs, projects and activities that make a significant contribution to societies and economies worldwide. These awards are presented annually to recognize associations making an impact outside the U.S. 79 Association Executives Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential
Jul 5, 2007 ASAE recently awarded the CAE credential to 79 association executives across the country after successfully completing the CAE examination May 4, 2007. The spring 2007 class of recipients now joins more than 3,400 industry leaders worldwide who have earned the highly-competitive mark of excellence. In all, less than five percent of association professionals receive the CAE accreditation. ASAE & The Center Recognized With Seven Awards from the Society of National Association Publications
Jun 22, 2007 ASAE & The Center received an impressive seven awards – the most given to one organization - from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) at the group’s annual awards ceremony, Thursday, June 14 at the Capital Hilton. The awards recognize the best and brightest in the area of communications within the association community. A list of awards appears below. ASAE & The Center Name Third Round of 2007 AAA Award Winners
Jun 19, 2007 Nineteen associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the third round of judging for the 2007 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. ASAE & The Center Announce 2007-2008 DELP Scholars
Jun 8, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has selected the 2007-2008 scholars of the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). An initiative of ASAE & The Center’s Diversity Committee, DELP offers individuals from underrepresented segments of the association profession an opportunity to advance into the ranks of leadership in association management, by providing networking opportunities, educational programs and career guidance. Joint Leadership Committee Nominates Officers & Directors For 2007-2008 ASAE & The Center Boards
Jun 1, 2007 The Joint Leadership Committee of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership met May 30 to nominate new officers and directors for both organizations for Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08), which begins September 1, 2007. ASAE & The Center Celebrates 13 Years of Distinguished Speaker Series Program - Stay Tuned for What’s Next!
May 10, 2007 With an eye toward continuing to discuss the many themes on which it touched, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will conclude this season’s The Nation’s Capital Distinguished Speakers Series with the June 4 program “Leveraging Star Power for Social Change,” featuring an all-star Hollywood panel including actors Richard Dreyfuss, Louis Gossett Jr., and Jane Seymour. ASAE & The Center Issue Call for Nominations for 2007 Key & Academy of Leaders Awards; Announce New Award Recognizing Additional Top Performing Professionals
May 10, 2007 ASAE & The Center are issuing the annual call for nominations for the 2007 Key Award, Academy of Leaders Award and new this year – the Professional Performance Award. ASAE & The Center To Host Town-Hall Forum With Mayor Adrian Fenty
Apr 17, 2007 ASAE & The Center’s Greater Washington Network, in collaboration with the Greater Washington Board of Trade, will host a town-hall forum with Mayor Adrian Fenty, May 2 at 8:30am at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Issues to be discussed include economic development, education and public safety as well as others of importance to the local association community. ASAE & The Center Strikes Gold with REALTORS® at Upcoming Summit Awards Dinner
Apr 13, 2007 Still early in the planning stages, ASAE & The Center’s 8th Annual Summit Awards Dinner has attracted a new gold level sponsor - the National Association of REALTORS. In the group’s longstanding history of supporting the Summit Awards, this marks the first time the REALTORS has sponsored at the gold level. Social Needs, Fundraising & International Growth Addressed at Mid-Year Center Board Meeting
Mar 28, 2007 The Board of Directors of The Center for Association Leadership met Friday, March 23 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The mid-year meeting followed a format where staff and board members engaged in a lively dialogue and collaborative exchange of ideas on a number of current and future-oriented education, knowledge, research, technology and member-related initiatives. ASAE & The Center Name Second Round of 2007 AAA Award Winners
Mar 27, 2007 Thirteen associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the second round of judging for the 2007 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Twelve ‘Thought Leaders’ Named to ASAE & The Center’s 2007 Class of Fellows
Mar 21, 2007 Twelve leaders of the association community have been named to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2007 class of Fellows. The Fellows program recognizes individual accomplishments and contributions to ASAE & The Center and the association community, and is a call to service for the profession. Association Executives “Fly-In” for ASAE’s American Associations Day 2007
Mar 19, 2007 More than 150 association professionals from across the country will converge on our nation’s capital March 21-22 as part of American Associations Day – ASAE’s 2007 Legislative Fly-In. This two-day program signifies the importance of grassroots advocacy in the American political process. ASAE & The Center’s Greg Melia Named VP of Member Relations
Mar 12, 2007 ASAE & The Center’s Greg Melia, CAE, senior director of credentialing and allied society relations has been promoted to vice president of member relations & credentialing. Melia will report to Ron McNally, chief member relations officer. ASAE & The Center’s Carylann Pishner Named VP of Development
Mar 1, 2007 ASAE & The Center have appointed Carylann Pishner to the newly created position of vice president of development. Pishner previously served as senior director of member relations. In her new role, Pishner will be responsible for creating and identifying new business initiatives related to fundraising and development. ASAE & The Center’s Graham Receives 2007 NYSAE Vision Award
Feb 22, 2007 ASAE President & CEO John H. Graham, IV, CAE has been honored with the New York Society of Association Executives’ 2007 Vision Award. Graham received the award at the 7th Annual Parade of Stars, Wednesday, February 21, at the Hilton New York. 119 Association Executives Earn ASAE’s Prestigious CAE Credential
Feb 5, 2007 ASAE recently awarded the CAE credential to 119 association executives across the country after successful completion of the CAE examination on December 1, 2006. The winter 2006 class of recipients now joins more than 3,300 industry leaders worldwide who have earned the highly-competitive mark of excellence. In all, less than five percent of association professionals receive the CAE accreditation. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Seek Entries for the 2007-2008 Diversity Executive Leadership Program
Feb 2, 2007 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are seeking applications for the 2007-2008 Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). The DELP scholarship helps individuals from underrepresented segments of the association community advance into the ranks of leadership in the association management profession through networking opportunities, participation at professional development programs and career guidance. ASAE & The Center’s 7 Measures of Success Marks Milestone Selling 10,000 Copies
Jan 31, 2007 ASAE & The Center’s historic research project, 7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Associations Do That Others Don’t, has sold 10,000 copies since its release in August at the 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts – making it the fastest selling publication in ASAE & The Center’s history. ASAE & The Center’s Pam Troop Named “Meeting Professional of the Year”
Jan 4, 2007 ASAE & The Center’s Pam Troop, CMP, director of meeting operations & special events, has been named “Meeting Professional of the Year” by the Association for Convention Operations Management (ACOM), Princeton Junction, New Jersey. Top ^ 2006Karin Croft To Join ASAE & The Center as VP of Strategic & Future-Focused Research
Dec 22, 2006 ASAE & The Center have announced that Karin Croft will join the staff as vice president of strategic and future-focused research, effective January 2, 2007. ASAE & The Center Release New Edition of "Professional Practices in Association Management"
Dec 20, 2006 ASAE & The Center will release a new edition of “Professional Practices in Association Management” edited by John B. Cox, CAE at the upcoming educational session, Developing Your Strategic Thinking Toolbox, hosted by ASAE’S Northern California Network, January 18, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. DC Associations Successful in Tabling Revision of District’s Nonprofit Corporation Act
Nov 30, 2006 Based on an outpouring of concern from the District of Columbia’s nonprofit community, DC Councilmember Phil Mendelson has tabled his bill revising the city’s Nonprofit Corporation Act until next year, allowing for a more deliberative rewrite and quelling concerns from ASAE and others over the ambiguity in the legislation. ASAE & The Center Name First Round of 2007 AAA Award Winners
Nov 28, 2006 Fifteen associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the first round of judging for the 2007 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. ASAE Urges New Congress to Consider Implications of Proposed Travel Ban
Nov 27, 2006 ASAE released the following statement today in response to a proposal reportedly under consideration by incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to change House rules in the first 100 hours of the 110th Congress to ban privately-funded travel for elected officials and congressional staff. Rewrite of DC Nonprofit Act Potentially Disastrous, ASAE Says
Nov 16, 2006 A hastily drafted rewrite of Washington, DC’s Nonprofit Corporation Act contains ambiguous language imperiling all associations and other nonprofit organizations that do business in the nation’s capital. ASAE & The Center Explored Business Climate for Associations During Historic Visit to China
Nov 3, 2006 ASAE & The Center, in conjunction with People to People Ambassador Programs, recently lead an historic delegation of international association executives and industry partners on an exploratory study mission to the People’s Republic of China, October 6-16. ASAE & The Center Staff Head Back to School for Day of Community Service, Outreach
Nov 2, 2006 All hands were on deck Friday, October 27, 2006 as ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership participated in the inaugural Staff Day of Community Service at PR Harris Education Center, Washington, DC. First-Ever ASAE-Endorsed Partners Tech Demo Day Smashing Success
Oct 30, 2006 Close to 200 association professionals attended the first-ever ASAE-Endorsed Partners Take-A-Byte Technology Demo Day, Wednesday, October 25 at the Xerox Corporation Washington, DC offices. ASAE Statement on Senate Finance Committee Minority Report on Abramoff Dealings With Tax-Exempt Groups
Oct 17, 2006 ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE, issued the following statement today: Sold-Out Association Law Symposium Draws Record Crowd, Reflects On Year Full of Legal Precedence
Oct 5, 2006 Over 200 association executives, lawyers and meeting planners attended ASAE & The Center’s 2006 Annual Law Symposium on Friday, September 29 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center Explore Business Climate for Associations During Historic Visit to China
Sep 27, 2006 ASAE & The Center, in conjunction with People to People Ambassador Programs, will lead an international delegation of association executives and industry partners on an exploratory study mission to the People’s Republic of China, October 6-16. Outstanding Associations Honored at Sold-Out Summit Awards Dinner
Sep 22, 2006 Close to 1,000 attendees from nearly 200 associations, hotels, CVBs and other industry partners filled the National Building Museum Wednesday, September 20, for the 7th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, honoring six outstanding organizations for their contributions to advancing society. Dignitaries and Celebrity Activists Share How to Shape Our Global Community at 13th Annual Nation’s Capital Distinguished Speakers Series
Sep 13, 2006 ASAE & The Center are excited to announce the 2006-2007 Nation’s Capital Distinguished Speakers Series, featuring an intriguing selection of political and celebrity activists who have played pivotal roles in shaping our global community. ASAE & The Center Join Forces With Kingdom of Jordan To Establish “Mark of Best Practice” Standards, Promote Jordanian Association Growth
Sep 11, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have joined forces with the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence (KACE) in Amman, Jordan to promote the overall financial growth and economic competitiveness of Jordanian associations through an innovative associations award program. ASAE & The Center Launch Historic Study Examining Members’ Decision To Join Associations
Sep 5, 2006 To join or not to join – that is the question ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will address in Decision To Join, an historic membership study identifying why some individuals join associations and others do not. The Association Community Reflects Upon One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Aug 30, 2006 One year after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, associations across the country continue to “answer the call” and provide hard-hit communities with much needed assistance and support. ASAE & The Center Form Strategic Alliance With Microsoft Corporation
Aug 21, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft), through its Mid Atlantic Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partners Group office. The goal of the alliance is to identify and highlight technology best practices for associations and increase the overall productivity of the ASAE through the use of Microsoft Technology Solutions. Gaylord Hotels Becomes Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center
Aug 21, 2006 Gaylord Hotels is the latest Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. ASAE & The Center Release Groundbreaking 7 Measures of Success at 2006 Annual Meeting & Expo
Aug 20, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership released today the much anticipated and highly-acclaimed research project, The 7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Associations Do That Others Don’t at the 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts. ASAE & The Center Honor Twenty Six Outstanding Associations with 2006 Gold Circle Awards
Aug 10, 2006 Twenty six associations have been honored with the 2006 Communication Gold Circle Award, ASAE & The Center’s award recognizing innovative ideas and achievement in association communications campaigns. A Night of Toe Tapping, Boot Stomping Entertainment Awaits Attendees at The 7th Annual Summit Awards Dinner
Aug 3, 2006 Bring your cowboy boots and love of rhythm & blues to ASAE’s 7th Annual Summit Awards Dinner, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at Washington’s historic National Building Museum as Nashville-based, Grammy Award-winning singer Lari White takes the stage and wows the crowd with her deep mix of country, R&B and soul. ASAE & The Center Looking To Welcome Record Crowd To 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Boston
Jul 24, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are hoping to connect great ideas with a great many more people than usual at the upcoming 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 19-22 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA. Fort Worth CVB Becomes Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center
Jul 18, 2006 The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau is the latest Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership U.S. Chamber, ASAE & The Center Announce New Partnership
Jul 18, 2006 The United States Chamber of Commerce and ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are partnering to conduct an unprecedented research project focused on developing effective strategic alliances. ASAE & The Center Honor Six Exemplary Associations With 2006 Summit Award
Jul 6, 2006 Six associations have been selected by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Associations Advance America (AAA) Committee to receive the Summit Award at the 7th annual Summit Awards Dinner September 20, 2006 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. 83 Association Executives Earn ASAE's Prestigious CAE Credential
Jul 5, 2006 Eighty-three association executives earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 3,300 industry leaders worldwide. Less than 5 percent of all association professionals have achieved this mark of excellence. Cavaney, Green to Receive ASAE & The Center’s Highest Individual Honors for 2006
Jun 29, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have announced they will honor Red Cavaney, CAE, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), with their 2006 Key Award, and Richard B. Green, CASE, vice president, association sales and industry relations at Marriott International Inc., with their 2006 Academy of Leaders Award. Both Cavaney and Green will be honored during ASAE & The Center’s 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Boston August 19-22. ASAE & The Center Announce 2006 Better World Award Winners
Jun 21, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are pleased to announce the winners of the 2006 Associations Make a Better World Awards. ASAE & The Center Launch Interactive ‘Acronym’ Blog for Association Community
Jun 19, 2006 In a continual effort to add value and communicate useful information to its members, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today launched a new weblog, or “blog,” for and about the association community. ASAE & The Center Statement on Bill Bergman, CAE
Jun 16, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership issued the following statement on the passing of William S. Bergman, CAE: ASAE & The Center Name Third Round of 2006 AAA Award Winners
Jun 14, 2006 Twenty-two associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the third round of judging for the 2006 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. ASAE & The Center Announce 2006-2007 DELP Scholars
Jun 12, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today announced the 2006-2007 class of Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) scholars. Now in its sixth year, the DELP initiative offers individuals from underrepresented segments of the association profession an opportunity to advance into the ranks of leadership in association management by providing networking opportunities, educational programs and career guidance. Joint Leadership Committee Nominates Directors for 2006-2007 ASAE & The Center Boards
Jun 6, 2006 The Joint Leadership Committee for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership met June 1 to nominate new directors for both organizations for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Both boards will officially be installed at ASAE & The Center’s 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Boston August 19-22. It’s A Hole-In-One! Greater Washington Network Celebrates a Sold-Out Springtime DC Invitational
May 31, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network entertained 144 golfers and more than 25 event sponsors at the sold-out 2006 Springtime DC Invitational Golf Tournament on May 26. This year’s event was held at the Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge, VA. Visit Charlotte Becomes Corporate Partner of ASAE & The Center
May 30, 2006 Visit Charlotte is the latest Corporate Partner of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. ASAE & The Center Leading People to People Delegation to China
May 25, 2006 A delegation of association professionals is being assembled for a study mission to China October 6-16, 2006. The delegation, conducted under the auspices of the People to People Ambassador Programs, will be led by Susan Sarfati, CAE, president and CEO of The Center for Association Leadership and executive vice president of ASAE. Compensation Mostly Up for Association Execs; Employee Benefits Down
May 25, 2006 Compensation for CEOs and most other staff executives at responding trade and professional associations and philanthropic organizations is up from 2004, while there have been declines in selected employee benefits over the same time period, according to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s just-released 2006 Association Executive Compensation & Benefits Study. Joint Leadership Committee Nominates 2006-2007 Officers for ASAE & The Center
May 22, 2006 The Joint Leadership Committee for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership met May 17 to nominate officers for both organizations for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Officers for both boards will officially be installed at ASAE & The Center’s 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Boston August 19-22. It’s Springtime™! Greater Washington’s Premier Meetings Industry Expo Celebrates 30 Years
May 4, 2006 The Cherry Blossom Festival and the White House Easter Egg Roll have come and gone, but it’s still Springtime™ in the Nation’s Capital! On May 25 at the Washington Convention Center, Springtime™ celebrates 30 years as the Greater Washington area’s premier meetings and association industry expo. What’s Cooking? Celebrity Chefs Explore Connection Between Food, Culture and Personal Fulfillment
May 3, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership have personal creativity and fulfillment on simmer for June 19, 2006 when celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray will present a special program on “Living a Richer Life” at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Get Connected at ASAE & The Center’s 2006 Annual Meeting & Expo in Boston!
Apr 24, 2006 The very best and brightest of the association community are headed to Bean Town this summer for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, August 19-22, 2006. ASAE & The Center’s Business of Meetings Certificate Program Recognizes First Four Graduates
Apr 19, 2006 Four professionals have completed the inaugural offering of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Business of Meetings Certificate. Introduced last fall, the certificate program is designed for experienced meeting professionals and consists of four two-day courses in the areas of Strategy and Marketing, Meetings and Expositions Operations, Leadership and Communication, and Core Business Management. TMA Resources, Inc., Becomes Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center
Apr 19, 2006 TMA Resources, Inc., a single source provider of association management software products and services, is the latest Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Four Association Executives Receive Awards, Scholarships from ASAE & The Center, Canadian Tourism Commission
Apr 10, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership in partnership with the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) have announced that four association executives were selected as recipients of the 2006 Banff Scholarship for Emerging Leaders and the 2006 Explorer Awards. Northern California Network Marks First Anniversary with Gala
Apr 6, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Northern California Network will celebrate its first anniversary during its annual gala on June 23 at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. During the event, John Marks, retiring president and CEO of the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), will be honored for his contributions to ASAE & The Center and the association community. 2006 Associations Make a Better World Program Seeks to Recognize Association Community’s Global Initiatives
Mar 29, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are seeking submissions and nominations from the global association community for the 2006 Associations Make a Better World Program. ASAE Board Approves Changes to Membership Structure and Adopts New Strategic Plan
Mar 23, 2006 Following a thorough planning and vetting process, significant changes impacting the membership structure and strategic planning and budgeting process of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership were approved by the ASAE Board of Directors at its March 22 meeting in Washington, DC. ASAE & The Center Announce Host Cities for 2009, 2011, and 2012 Annual Meeting & Exposition
Mar 16, 2006 Following a very competitive bidding process, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership announced today that the cities of Toronto, St. Louis, and Dallas have been selected to host the 2009, 2011, and 2012 Annual Meetings & Expositions, respectively. ASAE & The Center Launch New User-Friendly, Multi-Featured Website at www.asaecenter.org
Mar 16, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are proud to announce the launch of a new website today at www.asaecenter.org, reimagined and recast to serve as the all-inclusive online resource for and about the association community. Donna Marriott Receives Visionary Award
Mar 9, 2006 Donna Marriott will receive the 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Visionary Award next month in recognition of her contributions and service in raising awareness of heart disease. The award will be presented to Mrs. Marriott on April 25 during the Heart & Soul Gala — ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2006 Partnership Dinner in Washington. ASAE’s 2006 Legislative Fly-In Brings Association Advocates to Our Nation’s Capital
Mar 7, 2006 More than 100 association advocates from across the country are expected to convene in Washington, DC March 22-23 for ASAE’s 2006 Legislative Fly-In and American Associations Day. Best-Selling Author and Legendary Talk Show Host to Speak on Creating Satisfying Mother-Daughter Relationships
Mar 2, 2006 Legendary talk show host Larry King and best-selling author and linguist Dr. Deborah Tannen will participate in a lively, informative and entertaining discussion on interpersonal relationships and effective communication as part of the Nation’s Capital Distinguished Speakers Series, presented by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. The event will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on April 18 beginning at 8 PM. Six ‘Thought Leaders’ Named to ASAE & The Center’s 2006 Class of Fellows
Feb 23, 2006 Six leaders of the association community have been named to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2006 class of Fellows. The Fellows selection process includes nomination by a peer; an in-depth application describing the individual’s innovation, leadership, and commitment to the association profession; a telephone interview with a member of the selection committee of their peers; and ultimately selection from among a group of highly-qualified individuals. ASAE Endorses New Employee Theft Insurance Program For Associations
Feb 14, 2006 Aon Association Services and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) have launched a new Employee Theft Insurance Program, called CrimeShield, for associations. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Seek 2006-2007 DELP Scholars
Feb 9, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are seeking nominations for the 2006-2007 Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). Now in its sixth year, this one-year program is designed to help individuals from underrepresented segments of the association community advance into the ranks of leadership in the association management profession. The program tenure is July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Associations Look to New Policies and Procedures in Association Management for Latest Research, Benchmarking Statistics
Feb 9, 2006 The latest publication of Policies and Procedures in Association Management: A Benchmarking Guide is now available. Published by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, the guide chronicles the practices of more than 1,100 associations in virtually every major area of organizational management. 100 Association Executives Earn ASAE's Prestigious CAE Credential
Jan 27, 2006 One hundred association executives have earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 3,300 industry leaders worldwide. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this mark of excellence. Association Community Gives Its ‘Heart & Soul’ to Heart Disease Awareness
Jan 19, 2006 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today announced that they would acknowledge several organizations for their contributions and participation with ASAE & The Center or The Heart Truth campaign in raising awareness about the #1 killer of women and men across the country — heart disease. A Heart & Soul Gala — ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2006 Partnership Dinner will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel beginning with a reception at 6:30 PM to be followed by the dinner program and gala at 7:30 PM. ASAE CareerHQ.org Hosting First-Ever Executive Coaching Event in Washington, DC
Jan 18, 2006 Responding to feedback from job seekers at a recent “Association & Nonprofit Professionals Career Fair” co-sponsored by ASAE Career Headquarters and The Washington Post, ASAE CareerHQ.org is hosting its first-ever executive coaching event in Washington, DC, February 2-3, 2006. The event will be held at 888 16th Street, NW, 8th Floor (nearest Metro station is McPherson Square). Top ^ 2005Bono Shares How to Live a More Involved Life
Dec 16, 2005 As both a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bono has continually shown how one person can make a difference. The charismatic front man from the band U2 will speak on his experiences and share lessons on how one can live a more purposeful and involved life at the Washington Hilton & Towers on February 3, 2006 at 8PM as part of the 12th season of the Nation’s Capital Distinguished Speakers Series. ASAE & The Center Name First Round of 2006 AAA Award Winners
Dec 12, 2005 Sixteen associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the first round of judging for the 2006 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. Baldrige National Quality Award Launches 2006 Pilot Program for Nonprofits, Associations
Dec 12, 2005 As an introduction into the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program, associations and nonprofits will have the unique opportunity to participate in a pilot application program to be launched in January 2006. The Nonprofit Pilot offers nonprofits and associations who have received recognition through state-based quality programs the opportunity to become acclimated to the program and receive feedback from a private-sector team of examiners. All nonprofits and associations can begin to use the Baldrige Criteria to drive organizational self-improvement. ASAE & The Center, MPI and PCMA Urge DHS to Consider Economic Impact of New Border Security Initiative
Nov 16, 2005 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should consider the potential economic impact on travel and tourism before issuing a passport-only requirement for travelers entering the United States from Canada and Mexico, according to a new joint statement from ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). Business of Meetings Certificate Program Provides Senior Meeting Professionals with New Tools, New Perspectives
Nov 15, 2005 More than 90 meeting professionals and association executives from across the United States and Canada convened in Washington last week to participate in the inaugural offering of the Business of Meetings Certificate Program presented by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. The program was held November 7-10 at the Marriott Learning Complex within the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The program will be offered again in Chicago, Illinois, March 28-31, 2006. Dr. Phil Helps DC Audience to “Get Real”
Nov 8, 2005 Known to television audiences for his famous “tell it like it is” style, Dr. Phil McGraw kicked off the 12th season of the Nation’s Capital Distinguished Speakers Series, presented by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. The best-selling author and talk show host spoke to a full house Monday evening on the topic of “Getting Real: Living a More Honest Life” in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. ASAE & The Center Partner With CTC to Provide 5 Scholarships/Awards in 2006
Nov 7, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are proud to partner with the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and their partners to provide five scholarships and awards for 2006. Five-Star Weekend Brings Association CEOs, Industry Partners Together for an ‘Exceptional Experience’ in San Diego
Nov 3, 2005 More than 150 association CEOs, industry partners, and their guests convened in San Diego last week for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2005 Five-Star Weekend, the association community’s premier networking and client development event. The Five-Star Weekend brings together the most powerful and prestigious network of CEOs in a relaxed and comfortable setting where relations are solidified and business is accomplished. The event, held October 27-30 at the La Costa Resort and Spa, focused on building relationships to help strengthen organizations and, in turn, the association industry. New Technology Conference for Association Executives Seeks to Provide New Strategies and Solutions
Nov 1, 2005 With associations spending an estimated $2.2 billion on technology, association executives who are seeking ways to keep current of new advances in technology will have a new tool at their disposal in the coming year. Presented by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, the 2006 Technology Strategies & Solutions Conference will offer associations, nonprofit organizations, and small business owners the opportunity to learn more on how to maximize technology within their organization, without exceeding their budgets or overextending staff. The two-day conference will be held January 31 – February 1, 2006 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center in Washington. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Provide More ‘Great Ideas’
Oct 24, 2005 Association executives are gearing up for more idea sharing and exploring new approaches to doing business as the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Great Ideas Conferences return for a second year. Building on the inaugural conferences’ successes, new sessions and activities have been added to encourage more creativity and imagination from conference attendees. Conferences will be held December 4-6, 2005 at Disney’s Coronado Springs in Orlando, Florida and February 26-28, 2006 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, CA. Baldrige National Quality Program Seeks Applicants from Association Community to Serve on 2006 Board of Examiners
Oct 19, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are encouraging association executives to submit an application to the Baldrige National Quality Program as it seeks volunteers from the association community to serve on its 2006 Board of Examiners. This announcement comes in anticipation of the expansion of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award to the nonprofit sector. ASAE Endorses New Benefits Program
Oct 11, 2005 ASAE has chosen PPI Benefit Solutions(SM), a wholly owned subsidiary of its long time retirement program provider, the principal Financial Group (PFG), as its endorsed provider of group dental, life and disability insurance solutions specially designed and priced for its members. "We are very pleased to be partnering with Principal Financial Group to provide another important benefit to our members," said Dixie Arthur, president of ASAE Services, Inc. Greater Washington Network to Partner With Booz Allen Hamilton on Upcoming ‘Results’ Program
Oct 11, 2005 The Greater Washington Network will partner with global consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton to present a program November 1, 2005, on defining “Organizational DNA” and improving performance. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Collaborate with ASQ and NIST for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Oct 6, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today announced a new collaboration with the American Society of Quality (ASQ) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award will be extended to include applicants from the nonprofit sector in the future. ASAE & The Center will take the lead in promoting and educating associations and nonprofit organizations on the significance of the award and how to become successful participants. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Launch CenterU - The Source for Association Learning
Oct 3, 2005 In the past year, more than 25,000 association executives have taken advantage of the professional development and education courses provided by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. To continue that growth, ASAE & The Center launched The Center for Association Leadership University (CenterU). CenterU will be the provider of all the education programs and provide practical as well as innovative learning and development experiences. ASAE & The Center to Honor Six Exemplary Associations at 6th Annual Summit Awards Dinner
Sep 20, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Introduce New Interactive Tools, Speakers Group with the Release of New Environmental Scan
Sep 14, 2005 With the release of “Mapping the Future of Your Association,” the latest environmental scan of the association community, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will introduce a set of interactive tools and provide access to a speakers group to association executives. These resources will assist associations in identifying specific trends related to their expertise and allow them to develop strategies on how to address these trends in the future. Associations Answer the Call in Helping Hurricane Katrina Victims
Sep 8, 2005 In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, one of the country’s worst natural disasters, the association community has come together to address the needs of the survivors - from providing the most basic necessities and medical attention to organizing charitable events and planning to assist in the long-term recovery of these severely damaged communities. ASAE & The Center to Honor Six Exemplary Associations at 6th Annual Summit Awards Dinner
Aug 30, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Announces New Vice Presidents
Aug 22, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has announced that effective this month, Heidi Ellis Robey is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Robert Skelton is the Vice President of Administration. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Introduce New Brand to Members, Industry Partners
Aug 15, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership unveiled a new brand to its members and industry partners during the organizations’ 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Nashville, TN, August 15 that further ties the two groups together in a common cause and value proposition moving forward. New Environmental Scan Research Points to “Super-Trends” within Association Community
Aug 15, 2005 In a new executive abstract detailing the results of the latest environmental scan of the association community by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, researchers identified eight “super-trends” that are of importance to association executives. The executive abstract is from the forthcoming report, “Mapping the Future of Your Association,” to be published this fall by ASAE & The Center. The Center for Association Leadership Board Marks Milestone Year; Looks Ahead to New Programs and Strategic Research Reports
Aug 15, 2005 Following a joint meeting between the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Boards of Directors, The Center for Association Leadership Board of Directors met Saturday to discuss the highlights of the past year and look ahead to upcoming projects and initiatives. The board meeting, held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, took place prior to the official opening of the 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition. ASAE & The Center Moving Toward ‘Extreme Member Experience’
Aug 13, 2005 Just prior to kicking off a 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Nashville, TN, themed “Association Performance to the Extreme,” the boards of directors for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership unfolded a new brand on August 13 that includes logo treatments and cause and vision statements that will be shared by both organizations moving forward. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership’s Circle Club Celebrates Reaching 100th Member Milestone
Aug 8, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's Circle Club program marked a major milestone this week when it welcomed its 100th association, Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), a telecommunications association. Associations Now to Inspire Readers Beginning This Fall
Aug 2, 2005 Beginning in October 2005, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will publish Associations Now, a new monthly flagship magazine designed to be the essential resource for association leaders looking to turn ideas into action. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Offer "Xtreme" Items during Online Auction
Aug 1, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership announced the launch of an online auction where association executives can bid on more than 60 extraordinary packages including meeting space, education programs, well-known speakers and incredible vacation getaways. The auction is held in conjunction with the 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Resort in Nashville, August 13-16. Joint press release from ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
Jul 22, 2005 Joint press release from ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Andrews Joins Center for Association Leadership as VP of Development
Jul 21, 2005 The Center for Association Leadership has announced that Michael Andrews will join the staff as vice president of development, effective July 28, 2005. ASAE Selects CB Richard Ellis as Endorsed Provider of Commercial Real Estate Services
Jul 19, 2005 In a move to provide nonprofit organizations nationwide with comprehensive and expert commercial real estate services, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) today announced that CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been selected as its endorsed provider of commercial real estate services for ASAE members under ASAE's endorsed programs. 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition Opening General Session Speaker to Discuss Leading Associations in an "Extreme" World
Jul 18, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today announced that veteran broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff will serve as the Opening General Session Speaker on August 14 during the 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition festivities at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Speaking on the theme “Leading Associations in an Extreme World,” Woodruff will address the forces shaping today’s world - unprecedented security issues, global economics, the Iraq war as well as domestic issues including the next election and Supreme Court nominees. 72 Association Executives Earn ASAE's Prestigious CAE Credential
Jul 6, 2005 Seventy-two association executives earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) during the last exam period, joining more than 3,100 industry leaders worldwide. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this mark of excellence. Six Associations Recognized With ASAE's 2005 Summit Award
Jul 6, 2005 Six associations have been selected by ASAE's Associations Advance America (AAA) Committee to receive the ASAE Summit Award at the 6th Annual Summit Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC September 27, 2005. Fax Bill Fast-Tracked Through House, Ready for Signature
Jun 28, 2005 To the relief of the association and business communities, the House of Representatives passed legislation today maintaining the “established business relationship” exception that allows associations and companies to send unsolicited faxes to their members and clients. Following similar action by the Senate late last week, the bill (S. 714) is now ready for the president’s signature. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law before Friday, July 1. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting & Exposition Goes to the “Extreme” in Nashville!
Jun 27, 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership today announced that disco diva Donna Summer will take to the stage on August 15 in Centennial Park as part of the 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting & Exposition festivities in Nashville, TN. Known for hits such as, “Bad Girls,” “Last Dance,” and “She Works Hard for the Money,” Summer will close out an evening highlighting the tastes and sounds of “Music City USA” with some of the all stars of classic rock. Additionally, top country recording artists and Nashville neighbors LeAnn Rimes and Phil Vassar will give association executives a preview of their forthcoming fall tour when they perform on August 16 during the Grand Finale Concert. Dolibois, Grant to Receive ASAE’s Highest Individual Awards for 2005
Jun 23, 2005 The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced it will honor Robert J. Dolibois, CAE, executive vice president of American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA), with its 2005 Key Award, and Anetha W. Grant, senior vice president of sales of Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, with its 2005 Academy of Leaders Award. Both awards will be formally presented in ceremonies during the 2005 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting and Exposition August 13-16 in Nashville, TN. ASAE Announces 2005 Associations Advance America Award Winners
Jun 21, 2005 Fifteen associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the third and final round of judging in the 2005 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). 2007 & 2008 CEO and Volunteer Leader Programs Schedule
Jun 14, 2005 Some board leaders exceed expectations. Yours can too. We are proud to offer two distinct programs focused on improving CEO/Volunteer Leader relationships. Attend with your chair/chair elect and take a crucial step toward building team excellence. ASAE, MPI, PCMA, SITE Voice Support for Biometric Passport Extension Legislation
Jun 14, 2005 WASHINGTON, DC - The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) are urging Members of the U.S. Congress to support legislation (H.R. 2628) extending the deadline by one year for countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to begin issuing passports that include biometric data identifying the passport holder. Joint Leadership Committee Nominates 2005-2006 ASAE Board of Directors
Jun 9, 2005 WASHINGTON, DC - The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Joint Leadership Committee has announced nominees for ASAE's Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2005-2006. Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Alexandria, VA, will be sworn in as ASAE's 2005-2006 chairman during the ASAE Annual Meeting in Nashville August 13-16, 2005. Maehara will succeed Thomas R. Kuhn, CAE, president, Edison Electric Institute, Washington, DC, who will remain on the ASAE Executive Committee for one year as immediate past chairman. NCSAE Membership Approves Formation of NCSAE Network to Be Managed by ASAE
May 23, 2005 WASHINGTON, DC - The membership of the Northern California Society of Association Executives (NCSAE) has voted as of May 18 to legally dissolve as a corporation and create a new NCSAE Network, to be managed by the Washington, DC-based American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Top ^ 2004 |
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