Professional Practices in Association Management
John B. Cox, CAE
Executive Editor
Published by American Society of Association Executives
1575 "I" Street, NW, Washington DC, 20005

Offers practical, experienced-based strategies and techniques for managing virtually every aspect of an association. Drawing on the firs-hand knowledge on a board range of authorities to help association executives develop comprehensive strategies for running a successful association. Represents the only single volume resource to reflect the actual day-to-day responsibilities of managing an association. The content outline is based on the results of association executives who were asked to list their responsibilities. Describe the knowledge needed, and time spent in performing these responsibilities.

Principles of Association Management
Third Edition
Henry L. Ernesthal, CAE
Bob Jones IV
Published by American Society of Association Executives
1575 "I" Street, N.W, Washington DC, 20005

Presents the art and science of managing an association in a direct, easy-to-read and easy-to-understand manner. Grounded in reality, it is the success for you and your organization. Ernesthal draws on more than 20 years as an association executive to present a comprehensive look at virtually every aspect to association management including: the unique nature of associations, governance structure, membership, publishing, education meetings, standards, research government relations, foundations strategic planning and the association of the future.

The executive new to the field of association management will find this book a comprehensive guide for every phase of association management, while the experienced executive will gain a better grasp of unfamiliar and will be inspired by innovative ideas for the future.

Facing the Future
A Report on the major trends and issues affecting Associations
Rhea L. Blaken and Allen Liff
Published by American Society of Association Executives
1575 "I" Street, N.W., Washington DC, 20005

There are no magic portions or crystal balls that association leaders can use what the future holds. No toll-free numbers to dial a psychic. Instead, associations need to make systematic and continuos efforts to search for important clues about how the world is changing and how those changes may affect their associations. That's what environmental as there are compelling an environmental scan.

In this report, ASAE foundation focuses on the revealing the results of environmental scanning done nationwide. This report will galvanize the leadership of your associations as they endeavor to meet future challenges and facilitate their discovery of merging opportunities.

Executive Update
High - Powered staff Recruitment. Page 30-33
Find the right person to the right job at the right time in your association will thrive! Stumble in getting good people and you will struggle.

The New Economy. Page 38-41
Calling the technology the "major force" in the economic world. It describes how electronic networks are permeating our lives, given that philosophy, the social structure, and the new economy are all being built on networks.

Community Building, Enhancing Member Value and Organizational Loyalty. Page 66-68
Community building helps associations enhance the member relationship, redesigning the importance of sharing critical knowledge and creating more meaningful association experiences.

Executive Update
February 199, Vol. XIX No. 2
Published by Greater Washington Society of Association Executives

The Secret to Smart Planning. Page 36-40
Most association doesn't realize the secret to successful budgeting for technology lies right in their own short and long-term goals. In a time technology changes daily, budgeting for the purchasing new technology presents real challenges for many association that may not have there sources or know-how to do it effectively. Having a technology plan, which espouses organizations' short and long-term goals and outlines the technology resources needed to achieve these goals is a good place to start.

Keeping Up with Changing Technology. Page 42-47
In the face of constantly changing technology, keeping employees trained has become a real challenge for many associations. As technology changes more each day, keeping staff trained is increasingly difficult for associations.

Executive Update
June 2000, Vol. XX No. 6
Published by Greater Washington Society of Association Executives

Low-Tech Development in a High -Tech Age Page 16
Association and nonprofit need to realize that success in the international development field will require a long-term commitment and the continued, consistent cultivation of old-fashioned, low-tech business relationships.

Envisioning the Virtual Association. Page 83-86
A group of association executives explores the concepts of the virtual association inspiring talk of re-invention, community building, creative problem solving and tremendous change.

Executive Update
2000 Guide to CVB Satellite Offices in Washington, DC Area
Vol. XVIII No. 1
Published by Greater Washington Society of Association Executives

Is High Tech More Important than High Touch?
Although meeting planners and convention & visitors bureaus are turning to the Internet and other high-tech resources for help with destination choices, nothing means more to a planner than a friend.

Executive Update
November 1999
Vol. XXIX No. 11
Published by Greater Washington society and Association Executive

Marketing for Tomorrow. Page 75-77
Transitioning from the information age to the knowledge age is painful enough for most associations. Add the challenge as external market factors into the mix and many associations are left reeling, as new product and services take the lead for generating revenue over membership dues, associations are forced to rethink their market strategies from the ground up.

Benchmarking Borrowed Knowledge. Page 75-77
The concept of benchmarking has triggered rapid learning and dramatic change in organizations all of types and sizes, from the large manufacturing firms to small associations looking for innovative ways to provide better services to demanding customers.

Executive Update
December 1998
Vol. XVIII No. 12
Published by Greater Washington Society of Association Executives

Integrating Technology. Page 36-47
From administration to membership, technology offers something for every department. Contributing Editor Monique C. Silverio identifies how associations are using technology to boost productivity and improve products and services.

Association Management
May 1998, Vol. 50 No. 5

Association management strives to provide timely, practical information to help association executives succeed in their dual role as manager and visionary articles address issues, programs, news and trends important to not-for-profit organizations of all sizes and scopes.

Association Management
November 1997, Vol. 49 No. 12

Building a New Organizational Framework. Page 34-41
The pace of change means successful organizations today may not remain so. Aligning an organizations structure with its critical to future success but it is a difficult goal undertake an achieve.

How Association are taking to Technology. Page 43-48
Technology has also created a new demands that association must to make technology function effectively in their environment, including significant budgetary expenditures, members expectations for instantaneous customer service and an enhance need for staff expertise and training.

Keystroke from Cyberhell
March/April 2000

New Federal Act Out Laws Cybersquatting. Page 68-71
The new law is designed to fill the gap in existing law and to create greater consistency between trademark rights and domain more ownership.

Ad Rates in a Dot-Com World. Page 72-74
Advertisers are concerned about getting good value for their money when making a media buy. But they now face a new problem - competition from a multitude of dot-coms seeking to build awareness and their brands.

E-Commerce Era Demands Shipping Changes. Page 80
Prior to last year back end support operations for the direct marketing industry were tailored to meet the needs of the cataloger. The costs and requirements for information systems fulfillment operations inventory management and transportation functions were limited by technology.

Southern Africa Conference, Exhibition and Incentive Guide
Authority of Meetings, Exhibition and Incentive Travel Management
1999, Vol. 19 No. 10

Meetings and Incentive Travel
Nov./Dec. 1999

Electronic Retailing Association

Asia Pacific
Meetings Industry Conference
16-19 March 2000 Hongkong

Weekly News of Association of CVBS and Hotels
USAE
Vol. 18 Issue 47
November 16,1999

Weekly news of Association CVBS and Hotels
USAE
Vol. 18 Issue 47
November 30,1999

Weekly News of Association CVBS and Hotels
USAE
Vol. 19 Issue 5
February 1,2000

Executive Update
2000 Ultimate Meeting Industry Calendar

Starter Kit for Association Executives Forming Outside the United States
A publication of the American Society of Association Executives 1996-1997

The special needs and concerns of those association executives who represent association and societies made up individuals rather than corporate units or some combination of membership type.

Electronic Retailing Association
Self-Regulatory Program Handbook

Enforcement Program Document
Guidelines on continuity programs, marketing (marketing with certificate of compliance), marketing children product, media buying (includes closed captioning requirements), online marketing (with certificate of compliance) and radio
ERA Telemarketing Guidelines
ERA Trademark Licensing Program and Agreement

The NSFRE 4th Annual Fund Raising Congress
November 12, 1998
Toronto, Ontario
By: Doug Jamieson
President Charity Village

5th International Association Congress
16-19 April 1999
Preliminary Programme and Registration Document
Kensington Town Hall, London, England