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A number of national and state assns are offering recession-related programs to their members and the public. But the pricing for some of them seems out of whack! Why offer something - now, when members are hurting most - at a higher than necessary price point?If you are presenting a 90-minute virtual program with low overhead - no paid speakers or celebrities - consider doing the program as a

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After more than four years as ASAE & the Center, the changes that are now being put in place at 1575 I Street have the look and feel of a real merger. Both organizations, the American Society of Assn Executives and the Center for Assn Leadership, having worked in tandum since 2004, now have one chief staff exec and one joint board. Looks like a merger, smells like a merger, my goodness, can it be

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What impact will the bail out/rescue have on our community? The financial organizations are already involved with members and the impact the $700 billion will have on them. But what about the rest of us? The - dare I say it? - depression is already having an affect on many retail and consumer groups. Professional societies may have to counsel their members on ways to encourage clients and

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-1921702547678699342008-09-23T14:40:00.003-04:002008-09-23T15:20:18.752-04:00

The Summit Awards Dinner was the nondues revenue brainstorm of George L. Kirkland, CAE. If he were still with us, he would be so proud to see that, in just 9 years, it has become an annual, must-attend event, on the level of the Oscars. Tonight, 1,000 members and friends will honor 6 Summit Award winners and pay tribute to those who "do good, real good" in our community.Sponsored by vendors who

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In an interview with the Ft. Worth (TX) Star-Telegram this week, Gaylord Entertainment Co. (Dallas) chief executive Colin Reed said, "Over the last several months, we have witnessed a modest spike in attrition...this would not be good if we did not have contracts," to protect the hotel's revenue. Most meeting contracts have clauses that require groups to pay attrition fees to the hotel if rooms

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As air fares rise, IAEE is extolling the benefits of exhibiting in a new ad campaign. Why should exhibitors travel to shows in the current climate of rising air fares? Well, to start, the advantage of meeting multiple potential clients in one place, says Steve Hacker, CAE, president of the International Assn of Exhibitions and Events, Dallas.IAEE just released the "Be There" ad campaign to show

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-49429364580136511282008-07-29T08:47:00.002-04:002008-07-29T08:58:09.493-04:00

Want your e-mail included in your ASAE online directory listing? Send an e-mail directly to Amy Hissrich, director of knowledge initiatives at ASAE & the Center at ahissrich@asaecenter.org or call her at 202-326-9532. Tell her you want your e-mail included in the directory so others can reach you without using the bland form that limits members to one-by-one contact with no variation of type

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-33067226136877828952008-07-24T17:13:00.003-04:002008-07-24T17:30:22.587-04:00

The 2008 Association TRENDS All-Media Contest will begin accepting entries on Aug. 1.There are 28 categories, including all forms of media: print, a/v, electronic and online. All assns and assn vendors are eligible to enter any and all media products created between Nov. 1, 2007 and Oct. 31, 2008. This year, a special category has been created for PODCASTS!TRENDS has been conducting the All-Media

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We're about to send out a trial subscription offer to association professionals. Those of you who read our blog have the first chance to sign up!Go to www.AssociationTRENDS.com and click on SUBSCRIBE. Select 4 week free trial and we'll get you started right away.

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-53632853153238084372008-07-10T12:25:00.003-04:002008-07-10T12:39:41.458-04:00

For years, we all have repeatedly heard that "nothing happens during July and August" in the association community. The latest CEO changes refute that! Changes atop some of the largest trade associations, as well as several moves in mid-size groups.So, you are thinking about tossing your hat in the ring for a job that looks "just right" for you?Before you send in your resume, along with the

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-87403157789477960162008-05-14T17:54:00.001-04:002008-05-14T17:55:43.752-04:00

How does this current situation apply to your assn?A national professional society last week returned membership documents and payments from an industry publisher and staffer, refusing the applications. The assn's staff and attorney would not comment on the matter, other than to confirm refusal of membership. Staff and board members had previously been ordered not to comment or respond to

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American Red Cross National Capital Area chapter will lay off 25% of its staff in order to meet a $2-million budget shortfall. The layoffs are due in part to the slower economy and fewer donations, a spokesman for the assn said.COO Lee Stebbins said that the layoffs are top-to bottom, including nine managerial positions and 24 specialists. Four positions kept vacant due to a hiring freeze will

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-49947664936704558982008-05-09T12:14:00.007-04:002008-12-13T00:58:12.622-05:00

"Going forward, my work and career will continue to focus on leadership development, social responsibility, women’s issues and contributions to the assn and meetings industry, which are all my passions... I am proud of my many contributions, including being the founding CEO of The Center, leading the 13 seasons of the Nation’s Capital Distinguished Speakers Series, building a high performance

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-42667710156822795342008-05-01T13:21:00.003-04:002008-05-09T12:24:39.260-04:00

Edward J. Donelan, RCDD/NTS Specialist and BICSI President said:"It is with regret that I must inform you that our Executive Director, Mr. David Cranmer has tendered his resignation citing personal reasons. The officers of BICSI have accepted his willful resignation, effective immediately... Change is inevitable and so with this announcement, I have appointed Mrs. Betty Eckebrecht, our current

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-7315394691284287172008-04-30T15:34:00.001-04:002008-04-30T15:35:47.403-04:00

Randall Swisher, CEO of the American Wind Energy Assn, Washington, will retire in January. He has been executive director since 1989, and before was legislative representative, American Public Power Assn, Washington; energy program director, National Assn of Counties, Washington; and executive director, DC Public Interest Research Group. AWEA has not yet announced details about an interim,

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-84942630606037129382008-04-28T16:59:00.003-04:002008-04-28T17:01:32.121-04:00

April 28 - National Assn of Broadcasters, Radio Advertising Bureau, and HD Digital Radio Alliance launched the Radio Heard Here campaign, an education program to “bring radio back to the forefront of consumers' minds.” According to the group, despite the proliferation of electronic media devices, radio still reaches235-million Americans each week. Part of the campaign will include an education

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-36968339058702485562008-04-24T11:51:00.005-04:002008-05-09T12:25:29.756-04:00

Paul Hartgen, chief executive of the Nevada Restaurant Assn, Las Vegas, will be the new CEO of the Restaurant Assn of Maryland, Columbia MD, beginning June 30. He succeeds Marshall Weston Jr., EVP, Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation, who has been interim president since CEO Marcia Harris died in September following a short illness.Tom Rogers, CEO of Technology 2020 has retired after 12

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-31945142148412671982008-04-21T10:29:00.004-04:002008-12-13T00:58:12.762-05:00

"The government cannot create entrepreneurs; its role should be to create an environment for entrepreneurship."- President George W. Bush, at the US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Summit, April 18. Right, the President was introduced by US Chamber CEO Tom Donohue

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-92062022671669827222008-04-09T16:53:00.004-04:002008-12-13T00:58:12.863-05:00

Jack Canfield, CEO, Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, incorporated in several comics (as well as other interactive bits) to keep his presentation lively during ASAE & the Center's Springtime 2008. Included were several of Gary Larson's old-yet-still-funny "The Far Side" panels, and the above classic Easter card.This year, a total of 4,518 people (including 2,390 assn professionals and 2,128

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-35302143256259865532008-04-04T16:30:00.003-04:002008-12-13T00:58:13.041-05:00

SmithBucklin CEO Henry S. Givray is the recipient of the Assn Forum of Chicagoland's 2008 Samuel B. Shapiro Award for CEO achievement. The award is the assn's highest honor. Givray will be honored at the Forum Honors Gala, June 19 at the Navy Pier in Chicago. Givray worked for SmithBucklin from 1983 to 1996, and returned to the AMC in 2002 as CEO. His success in revitalizing SmithBucklin is

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-5395829985708086812008-03-28T17:53:00.001-04:002008-03-28T17:54:21.539-04:00

AB&C, BlueSky and Reliant Equity Investors have been named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by West Virginia attorney Paul G. Taylor, following the reported bankruptcy and shuttering of BlueSky brands, which includes two West Virginia call centers. "I think crimes have been committed. Money has been withheld from 401K contributions, money has not been paid to retirement accounts and to workers,"

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-52513411915672429742008-03-25T09:14:00.004-04:002008-03-28T17:54:58.616-04:00

As reported in this week's issue of TRENDS, it appears multititle mailer BlueSky Brands did not get the financing it was desperately seeking.According to The Journal in Martinsburg, WV, BlueSky's national fulfillment center AB&C Group was shuttered on Friday, putting about 200 people out of work. A former AB&C employee tells MULTICHANNEL MERCHANT via e-mail that the entire plant was called

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-85439894701033201962008-03-20T15:21:00.001-04:002008-03-20T15:22:29.296-04:00

What should we name our blog?“Association TRENDS blog” is OK, because it says exactly what it is. But surely the creative minds of the assn community can help us come up with a name that is much more provocative, more today, that has a certain je ne sais quoi quality about it.Share your ideas. Winner gets a ( ) and :* from all of us at TRENDS.

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-76594427456417499742008-03-19T17:14:00.002-04:002008-03-19T17:18:20.769-04:00

Welcome to the official launch of the Association TRENDS blog.For nearly 40 years, Association TRENDS has brought provocative articles on trends and issues to the national assn community. Now TRENDS is giving readers the immediate opportunity to discuss issues of interest through our new blog.Topics might be serious, often times they will be fun, but we hope every blog entry will be of interest.

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Futurist Arthur C. Clarke, 90, who wrote "2001: A Space Odyssey," died March 19 of respiratory illness at Apollo Hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Arthur C. Clarke Foundation, Washington, will remember the prolific science fiction writer and scientist through the "Arthur C. Clark Center to Investigate the Reach and Impact of Human Imagination" at the U. of Nevada, Las Vegas. After two years of

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March 17 - According to the Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago, there are 34.7-million US residents who claim Irish ancestry. This is nearly nine times the population of Ireland itself, 4.2-million.

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March 14 - Jerry Howard, EVP and CEO of the National Assn of Home Builders, Washington, sharply criticized remarks made by Freddie Mac CEO Richard Syron."With millions of Americans facing foreclosure or unable to obtain financing to buy a home, [Freddie Mac CEO] Richard Syron said yesterday that his chief interest is making money for his shareholders. It is now painfully obvious that [Freddie Mac

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-72078897534188313192008-03-12T15:07:00.005-04:002008-03-12T16:27:00.127-04:00

"Over the course of my public life I have insisted, I believe correctly, that people regardless of their position or power take responsibility for their conduct... I can and will ask no less of myself. For this reason I am resigning from the office of governor."- New York governor Eliot Spitzer

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-62266233626888822222008-03-07T14:17:00.000-05:002008-03-07T14:18:33.908-05:00

March 7 - Nicholas Negroponte, CEO of the One Laptop Per Child Assn, Cambridge MA, is looking for a CEO to assume responsibility for daily operations, according to an interview in BusinessWeek. He said the search began in private last year, and had recently "intensified." Negroponte plans to remain OLPC's chairman."I am not a CEO... management, administration, and details are my weaknesses. I'm

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-33198507640769447442008-03-05T15:20:00.000-05:002008-12-13T00:58:13.858-05:00

Following a trend in newly built athletic facilities, Nationals Park in Washington DC will be available to assns, charities and other nonprofits for such events as trade shows, private receptions and meetings. Other events may be booked there, as well, and team president Stan Kasten mentioned that a couple of bar mitzvahs already are scheduled at the park.Events are arranged through Ballpark

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-8572100796962373842008-02-27T16:15:00.001-05:002008-12-13T00:58:14.408-05:00

"Now, as you know, I'm a big believer that government ought to empower people who have got a great capacity to help change people's lives. Sometimes I like to say government is not a very loving organization, it's an organization of law and justice. But there are thousands of loving people who are willing, if given help, to interface with brothers and sisters across the country who need help.

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-26334172179275226902008-02-20T14:24:00.002-05:002008-12-13T00:58:14.597-05:00

Travel Industry Assn CEO Roger Dow was honored at the TRENDS 2008 Salute to Association Excellence, Feb. 15 in Washington. Also honored were the winners of the 2007 All-Media Contest and the 2007 Young & Aspiring Association Professionals....I’d like to share something that I think is so important. When I was on the board of [the American Society of Assn Executives], the phrase for so many years,

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-77940697205369700202008-02-10T14:49:00.001-05:002008-03-13T14:54:22.358-04:00

Feb. 5 - Travel Industry Assn, Washington, will give the first Steve Fossett Innovation Award to Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson, at TravelCom08, April 8-10 in Chicago.Branson will pay tribute to his friend Fossett, who went missing in his plane last October. Fossett does not have a direct connection to TIA, but the TIA TravelCom Committee wanted to honor Fossett for being a “pioneer

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-34575206976245061132008-02-08T16:09:00.002-05:002008-03-12T16:14:37.701-04:00

The number of national and international trade assns listed in the 2008 National Trade and Professional Assns is up from 2007, and Washington remains the nation's assn capital by number of assn headquarters. Published by Columbia Books, Bethesda MD, the 2008 NTPA now lists 7,600 assns, up from 7,200 in 2007. There were 7,400 assns listed in 2006. The directory also has gone back to its old cover

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-82808888749743693812008-01-25T16:05:00.002-05:002008-03-12T16:08:46.848-04:00

Those busy executives just have to have great Internet service, even when flying. Well, Southwest Airlines is the latest to try an in-flight Internet service. The airline claims it will be the first US carrier to test satellite-delivered broadband Internet access on multiple aircraft, when it will outfit four of its fleet of 737s this summer. Working with Row 44, an Internet provider that

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-50024152230893048152008-01-18T14:54:00.000-05:002008-12-13T00:58:14.784-05:00

Walt Disney Co. announced a new schedule of construction and expansion for Disneyland, Anaheim CA. The Disney Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim will receive an additional 200 rooms and 50 villas, bringing the total to 945 rooms. The hotel also features a 20,000 sq. ft. convention center. Other group-related construction includes a 9,000-seat viewing area on Paradise Pier, scheduled to open in

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-21158983265825620532008-01-11T16:01:00.003-05:002008-12-13T00:58:14.990-05:00

They may not speak with a Cockney accent, but lizards will be the center of a partnership program between the Silver Spring MD-based Assn of Zoos and Aquariums and GEICO. The Gecko Exhibit will be a three-year partnership and tour that will bring live geckos as well as the insurance company’s English-accented mascot to AZA zoos across the country to increase conservation awareness. Part of the

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-25145003615953920032008-01-01T15:29:00.000-05:002008-03-12T15:31:55.422-04:00

On Dec. 20, the IRS released the final draft of the 2008 Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, and there are significant changes. Get the details and put in place the necessary requirements now, before that unplesant phone call from your CPA...

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National Beer Wholesalers Assn, Alexandria VA, and the Brewers Assn, Boulder CO, were hosts of the "Taste of the Holidays" at the Rayburn Building on Capitol Hill. Representatives from 28 craft breweries distributed samples to 600 guests and lawmakers. Fare on hand included stouts, lagers, ales, wheat beers, lambics and seasonal brews.NBWA's mission includes the preservation and a distribution

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-69223658766909217272007-12-10T15:32:00.000-05:002008-03-12T15:33:52.320-04:00

Dec. 10 - Journalist Dan Rather and actor Lane Garrison will take part in “Graduation Day,” a 30-minute film on the dangers of teen drinking and driving produced by the Pack Foundation, Danville CA. Rather will narrate and also act as host, asking questions of the actors as the film progresses. Garrison, who was a cast member of the Fox TV show "Prison Break," gives a testimonial at the end about

Association Trendsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898345176817960318.post-78684738048621344622007-11-01T11:43:00.000-04:002007-11-08T12:05:37.020-05:00

Each year, TRENDS accepts readers’ nominations for the brightest rising stars in the national nonprofit community. This year has some of the best to date, whose achievements include a self-started nonprofit resource center, CAE blog and the passage of several bills with association recommended language.For the list, (subscribers only) see our story here. To be considered, you must be 40 or

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