Attention young professionals: Register now to attend this complimentary event to learn valuable leadership lessons that can be immediately applied to your job!
Leave your pre-conceived notions at the office. This is your opportunity to learn from industry experts, hear from motivating speakers and have some fun.
Membership is the heart and soul of association management. On Tuesday, April 17, learn how to 1) calculate the lifetime value of your members to showcase the overall value of membership, 2) create an effective member recruitment plan and 3) identify and describe what motivates individuals to join your association.
Association Week 2012 includes GenNext Meets GenNow, Annual Meeting, All-Star Day, Honors Gala and a Community Service Event. Registration is now open for all five events, including our Annual Meeting, held on Tuesday, June 19, at McCormick Place.
Compensation is one of your organization’s primary and most-visible employee benefits. However, do you know whether your organization is pricing jobs fairly?
Join leading Chicagoland health care association professionals on Wednesday, March 21 at the first Medical Meetings 2012 series program: Thriving in Chaos: CME Strategies, Solutions and Success.
Increase your chances of passing the spring CAE exam by joining our study group. Facilitated by current CAEs, our study groups meet weekly for a structured case-study series based on the nine domain areas, and new this spring, will also include an entire session dedicated to test taking strategies!
Have an employee horror story and need expert advice? You’re not alone. On Feb. 7, share your worst dilemmas and get the information you need to protect your organization.
Receive five changes to revolutionize your organization. Examine key areas such as technology framework, committee operations, member markets and more — where the traditional approach that organizations have taken in the past needs to be altered.
We’re committed to providing you with ongoing opportunities to meet new people, develop fresh skills and make game-changing contributions to our industry, profession and community.
Holiday Showcase 2011 was a winning combination of tradition and novelty. Here’s the 4-1-1 on the new and old: 1-on-1 appointment scheduling technology; 3 solution sessions; 6 grand-prize giveaways; 12 fast-paced, highly interactive education sessions and more than 700 exhibiting companies.
Register now for the second program in the Business of Associations executive education series created in conjunction with the University of Chicago. On March 29 and 30, Professor Gregory D. Bunch will help you learn how to identify your competitors’ strategies, how to focus organizational efforts, develop skills to lead your organization during critical times and how to use data to help formulate new strategies.
Give your colleague the gift of a nomination for an Association Forum award this holiday season. This program annually recognizes leaders and achievers in our Chicagoland association community.
Hurry — two days remain to register for the $99 rate! Trust us, you don’t want to miss our new Solution Sessions: 7 to 10 minute-product previews in digital publishing, e-learning, and event technology. Also new this year are appointment-setting tools and dedicated meeting space. And if you meet with an exhibitor, you can enter to win a pair of round-trip airline tickets, courtesy of American Airlines.
Attending this event will help you enhance your job performance, make valuable connections and net you up to 3 hours of CAE credit. But don't take our word for it, watch last year's attendees give you the inside scoop. Then, register by Nov. 30 for $99.
Register now for High Performance Leadership, the first program of The Business of Associations, our executive education series created with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
At this year’s Holiday Showcase on Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, attendees may select from more high-level educational programs. New 45-minute education sessions will help you learn more and give you tools to implement ASAP at the office.
Foster high performance throughout your organization by attending High Performance Leadership, the first program in “The Business of Associations” executive education series. Learn how to build an environment that supports high-performing teams, how to manage change in uncertain economic time and how to create flexible work environments that adapt quickly to change.
Members who want to develop new skills to meet professional goals and give back to the association community may now participate in The Peer Exchange program, a new, complimentary mentoring program.
On Thursday, Dec. 15, Holiday Showcase attendees will be treated to Erik Wahl’s “The Art of Vision” keynote. Erik challenges organizations to implement breakthrough thinking that leads to extraordinary results.
Hear from the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association’s John Chikow, Joe Dietrich, FACHE, CPA, CAE, of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and Lana Vukovljak of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Holiday Showcase, taking place this year on Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, is the Midwest’s No. 1 meeting sites and business services exhibition. It’s also the event that brings you tailored education and exclusive networking opportunities.
This month’s cover features The Metal Initiative, created by the Metal Construction Association, which is managed by Association Management Center of Glenview, Ill. The initiative, a five-year plan that addresses building owners’ needs — including durability, low energy costs and recyclability — is designed to create awareness of metal, its applications and its benefits so that builders choose it as a building material.
Today marks the start of Association Forum’s CEOnly Week 2011, a week of programs, events and online discussion developed for CEOs by CEOs. We’re featuring exclusive events that will help CEOs tackle their toughest challenges and learn best practices from a community of accomplished professionals.
In conjunction with the prestigious University of Chicago Booth School of Business, we’re launching The Business of Associations this fall, a new executive education series designed exclusively for senior management.
Do you organize, influence or make budgetary decisions for international events? If so, join us as an Association Forum hosted buyer during the inaugural IMEX America show, Oct. 11-13 in Las Vegas. Association Forum partnered with IMEX America so members can participate in this new exhibition for the worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel industry.
Association Forum thrives because of our dynamic community of members and collective belief in the power of associations. Help more of your industry peers connect personally and grow professionally by encouraging them to become a member.
Christie A. Tarantino, Association Forum’s CEO and president, recently returned from Australia, where she served as keynote speaker during the national conference of Associations Forum, the leading organization for training and educating the not-for-profit sectors in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, join Association Forum from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for a summer evening of cocktails and appetizers on the rooftop at Navy Pier to network with Association Forum members. This event is complimentary, courtesy of Navy Pier.
Organizations that complete the 2011-2012 Compensation and Benefits survey will receive discounted pricing, a free executive summary and one complimentary registration to the Sept. 21 education program on "How to Effectively Use Survey Data."
CEOs and their elected officer should make plans now to attend Association Forum's CEOnly Association Leadership Summit on Thursday, Sept. 15, to challenge their association thinking and impact change.
Association Forum of Chicagoland will be closed today in honor of July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, declaring America's separation from Great Britain.
Relive Association Week or see what you missed by clicking here to view photos from each event. Watch this video to learn more about our five honors award winners and read what members from the American Bar Association, American Student Association, and other organizations had to say about the week.
Association Week 2011, the first time in its history activities were hosted all five working days, broke its attendance record at a signature event — the Annual Meeting on Tuesday — despite a challenging economic time.
Gov. Quinn and Mayor Emanuel recently issued proclamations that this week, June 13 through June 17, is officially recognized as Association Week in Illinois and in Chicago.
New this year, Association Forum Foundation will host a grand-prize raffle, with proceeds benefiting both the Friends of Marlene Hetzel Palmerson fund within the Maggie Daley Center for Women's Cancer Care and the Association Forum Foundation.
On Tuesday, June 14, you and your team need to join more than 400 industry professionals at the Annual Meeting 2011 held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.
Hard-working and dedicated staff deserves a day of recognition and praise. On All-Star Day, join your association industry peers in reserving this day to honor your team.
Attention young professionals: Attend this complimentary session on Monday, June 13, to learn valuable leadership and association management lessons from CEOs!
Welcome to Association Week 2011, a week-long celebration of the Chicagoland association community and its industry partners, featuring a wide array of continuing education and recognition activities.
Did you know cloud computing can help you expand the range of your business solutions, save on energy, make your data more widely available for enhanced productivity and save your organization money?
Seeking qualified candidates for an open position? Want to meet with recruiters, have your resume reviewed by an experienced professional or sharpen your interviewing skills? Then attend our Career & Internship Fair on Tuesday, March 29.
Make the most of your membership by lending your time and talent to the Association Forum. By joining our volunteer community, you’ll make a minor commitment and reap major rewards.
Help us help ASAE! Write your Congress members about the importance to associations of repealing the 1099 provision. Constant reminders about the negative impact these reporting requirements will have on all nonprofits creates awareness that our association community is a social and economic driver.
The relationship CEOs have with their elected leaders is essential to help advance the organization. CEOs and their elected officers should register now to attend this one-day leadership summit, "Dynamic Duos - Leaders Partnering for Association Excellence," on Tuesday, March 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Congratulations to the 83 new CAEs! Click here to see a list of the Association Forum’s newest CAE members that demonstrated their commitment to our profession.
The Association Forum of Chicagoland's Board of Directors approved a five-year Diversity initiative. Several major programs were identified and scheduled to be launched, monitored and evaluated by 2012. One of those new programs is an Association Internship Program. Prior to launching this program we'd like to determine your interest in using this new service.
Every year, this program recognizes leaders and achievers in the Chicagoland association community. Winning one of these four awards is an outstanding accomplishment and a great honor. In June, recipients are honored with the awards at the Honors Gala, a black-tie celebration and fundraising event culminating Association Week. Review the award categories and nominate a colleague now!
This week, the listserv function for the Shared Interest Groups will be closed and be replaced by the Shared Interest Groups and Committees group functions on MyForum. MyForum will be the main tool that will help you communicate with more of your colleagues and upload and share resources with other members.
During Holiday Showcase 2010 on Dec. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, attendees were able to enjoy one-on-one appointment scheduling technology, access online exhibitor profiles, download mobile applications including interactive show floor maps, and use social media to communicate about their experiences. Read the full Holiday Showcase event recap.
When you register to attend Holiday Showcase by Dec. 1, you'll pay just $99 and receive access to 12 high-level educational learning options presented by industry thought-leaders; and entry to the exhibit hall, where you can find the best business-services and meeting-sites suppliers.
Want a sneak peek of what's happening at Holiday Showcase this year? Then register now for three complimentary 30-minute webinars to hear from some of our speakers. On 11/30, 12/2 and 12/6, learn relevant tips you can apply immediately and how you can make the most of your Holiday Showcase experience!
Listen to Robert Hope, director of housing, registration and travel for the Radiological Society of North America, on how you can make the most from attending Holiday Showcase. Did you know we’re offering more courses? Receive up to four hours of continuing education for less than $25 per hour. Remember to register before Dec. 1 to receive the early-bird rate!
This tool will provide you with the data you need to attract and compensate the talent you want. By purchasing this survey now, your organization will stay current, credible and competitive.
We’re offering you more high-level educational learning options than ever before in this event’s 22-year history. Receive up to four hours of professional development for less than $25 per hour of training!
Success in today's association industry demands you pursue and seek out the best opportunities for face-to-face interaction with your colleagues and vendors that can provide you with solutions to your problems.
First introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives over two years ago, the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 3772) was recently re-introduced by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV). The Act would amend the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) through measures intended to narrow the existing gender gap in pay.
This month's cover story in FORUM magazine features the Schaumburg, Ill.-based Actuarial Foundation, which has launched a three-book educational series designed to teach young people personal finance skills.
Congratulations to Association Forum members John C. Chikow, president and CEO of Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, Michael Cornicelli, executive vice president of Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago, and Gerald Roper, president and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for being named in the business organization’s category of the 2010 Crain’s "Who’s Who."
Our office is closed today in honor of Labor Day. We celebrate the contributions you’ve made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary.
Registration now is open for you and your chief elected officer to attend a special two-day CEO event held on Tuesday, Sept. 21 and Wednesday, Sept. 22.
This month's cover story in FORUM magazine features the National Automatic Merchandising Association, which this year merged its two annual tradeshows into one unparalleled event: the inaugural NAMA OneShow, attracting more attendees than the original two expos combined in 2009.
Did you know that ASAE changed their eligibility requirements? For the 100 hours of broad-based qualifying professional development that must be completed in the last five years, no more than 20 hours of education can be from any one domain topic. If you need help to gain hours in a domain area, plan now to attend our education and Shared Interest Groups to gain more hours.
Congratulations to Association Forum members Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of APICs: The Association of Operations Management, and H. Stephen Lieber, president and CEO of Health Information and Management Systems Society, and Association Forum Board Chair for being included among this year’s top association CEOs in the most recent issue of CEO Update.
Holiday Showcase 2010 presented by the Association Forum will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Block out this day on your calendar so you and your team can attend this premier event designed to help association professionals and supplier partners learn, network and conduct business with one another. There’s still time to secure a booth for the tradeshow, too!
Learn how to build the foundation for your marketing efforts and improve efficiency and campaign effectiveness on Tuesday, July 27, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., when our Marketing Shared Interest Group hosts a complimentary session „Ÿ "A Recipe for Success: Today's Integrated Marketing Strategy" „Ÿ sponsored by PR Newswire.
We know one is a lonely number. That’s why you should bring a friend to a Shared Interest Group meeting. Not a member? No problem. Non-members can attend one complimentary event. Join others with shared interests and discuss issues, ideas and trends. Check out our education calendar and register for a SIG meeting today.
The Illinois CPA Society, working with State Rep. Robert Rita (D-28, Blue Island), introduced legislation to amend the Illinois Public Accounting Act to extend the registered CPA sunset from June 30, 2010, to July 1, 2012, and to update the peer review section to conform to AICPA peer review standards. Gov. Quinn signed House Bill 6415 on June 25, 2010 at the request of ICPAS.
Please note that when you visit and login to our website this week, you’ll notice some changes because we’re upgrading to our new association management software. This means that your username will now be your e-mail address and your password will be your membership ID (which you can change to a password of your choice). For additional questions, e-mail membership@associationforum.org.
TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS AT ANNUAL MEETING: Thank you to everyone who tweeted or spread the word about the Association Week 2010 hashtag. Here is a sampling of messages from attendees:
Do you wait to the last minute to make your plans? If so, then stop by our registration table tomorrow to register onsite for the Annual Meeting. Bring a colleague — or your entire team. While registration costs $429 for members and $529 for nonmembers, the cost is just $129 more for each additional member of your organization who registers. Save money when you register more people. Look who’s coming to the Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Sponsored by the Mexico Tourism Board, this complimentary event will feature presenter Howard Campbell, CMF, who advises individuals on the best methods to develop their career. On Tuesday, June 15 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., join this breakfast event to learn the best practices for some of the most important elements of a good job search and how not to waste time and energy on techniques and activities that do not work.
During the next few weeks, please be on the lookout to receive an invite to participate in the 2010 Compensation & Benefits Survey. Participating in this survey will provide the comparative data that our members need to help stay compliant with the IRS. Plus, participating organizations will receive data on dozens of other jobs at Chicagoloand associations. View last year's results.
Catching up on your to-do list today? Remember to renew your dues. After today, members who don’t renew will no longer receive all the valuable membership benefits such as access to the career center, educational events and members-only content. Help improve your organization - don’t delay, renew today and e-mail membership@associationforum.org now!
You know your members are more than "customers." And, if you provide services to associations, you know it’s critical to your business to understand that membership is the heart and soul of association management. Join us (or send your membership team to us) on Tuesday May 25, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., for the Essentials of Membership, which provides top tips on how to recruit and retain members.
At Annual Meeting 2010, immerse yourself in education that’s designed especially for association professionals and supplier partners. Whether you’re a meeting professional, membership director or CEO, you’ll choose from 10 educational breakouts offering tips you can into practice the very next day. Don’t miss hearing from industry experts such as PCMA’s CEO & President Deborah Sexton and Simon T. Bailey, founder of The Brilliance Institute. Check out the Annual Meeting agenda! (Register now, because best rates expire June 1.)
Find out how to put the recession to rest, once and for all, from the keynote speakers at this year’s Annual Meeting: Robert Kuttner and Todd Buchholz. Both financial journalists, they’ll teach attendees how to finally confront — and ultimately solve — the economic challenges facing associations. Register for the Annual Meeting now. Best rates expire June 1.
On behalf of Chicagoland associations, Association Forum leadership sent letters last week to the Illinois legislature’s Joint Committee on the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority urging it to draft legislation that fixes the Chicago Convention Model. Please use these resources to write a personal letter to the committee members ASAP. Your voice needs to be heard!
The Association Forum of Chicagoland needs you; will you help? We value volunteer leadership and we strive to involve our members. There are dozens of opportunities designed to do exactly that. Whether you want to lead a committee, join a working group or offer your skills as a speaker, sign up now to turn from “member at-large” into “volunteer extraordinaire.” Read more.
If you’re the head of a small association, you’re probably used to wearing many hats. More than a manager, on any given day you might also be a CFO, a membership manager and a marketing director. You might even be a meeting planner. If you are, attend this shared interest group discussion on Tuesday, April 27 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. that’s open exclusively to CEOs at associations with budgets less than $2 million. Read more.
Last month, Association Forum recently hosted its annual Leadership Recognition Dinner to recognize its 2009 – 2010 volunteer leaders whose leadership, dedication, energy and ideas help promote and advance the profession of association management and provide tools and resources to all members. View photos of the event to see more of our volunteer extraordinaires!
The Association Forum of Chicagoland needs you; will you help? We value volunteer leadership and we strive to involve our members. There are dozens of opportunities designed to do exactly that. Whether you want to lead a committee, join a working group or offer your skills as a speaker, sign up now to turn from “member at-large” into “volunteer extraordinaire.” Read more.
Join association professionals and supplier partners for our sixth annual trip to Springfield this Wednesday. We need as many voices as possible to bring our message to members of the Illinois General Assembly. Let's show our elected leaders how important associations and their business partners are to the state! Bus transportation and training will be provided. Click here to register now.
Renew your membership now so you can continue to stay connected, find solutions and receive ideas from your association and supplier-partner peers. When you renew your dues by April 1, you’ll receive a $50 discount to use for any half-day educational event. This discount is good toward one program from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Read more.
The current economy is one of the most challenging in our nation’s history. A clear understanding of the economic forces at work is therefore critical for business leaders and financial managers who want to turn recession into recovery. Join your colleagues on Thursday, March 25, from 8 to 10 a.m. for Nonprofit Investing in the New Economy, a CFO-only session. Click here to register now.
Named in memory of the Association Forum's late 1990-91 chairman-elect, the John C. Thiel Distinguished Service Award is granted every year to an "unsung hero" who has demonstrated long-term, multifaceted leadership as a supplier partner or association professional volunteer. Nominate a volunteer leader you feel has made the most incredible contributions to the Association Forum. Click here to read more, and to submit a nomination and application by March 12.
If you work for a medical association, you won’t want to miss attending the Improving your Business Practices to Align with the PhRMA and AdvaMed Codes education session this Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. The event, hosted by the Hawaii Convention Center and the Renaissance Hotel, will help medical associations adjust business practices to comply with regulatory changes. Click here to register now.
Click here to register now to spend your St. Patrick’s Day with Association Forum. Please join us for the sixth annual trip to Springfield. Meet with legislators to explain how associations impact the economy. Learn about how to talk to legislators. Receive credit towards maintaining your CAE. There’s no fee to attend. Bus transportation and training will be provided.
This interactive presentation this Wednesday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., will help association professionals learn how to increase visibility and traffic to Web sites. This session also is ideal for suppliers who want to boost their presence as an association partner. A “workshop” will be included to review individual Web sites.
CEOs can learn how to ensure that creating a memorable meeting doesn't take longer or cost more than it should. The CEOs with Budgets Less Than $2M Shared Interest Group will host this complimentary event. Click here to register for this course, which takes place this Wednesday, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with your colleagues to share challenges and ideas in dues restructuring. The Membership Development and Services Shared Interest Group will host a morning idea swap. Learn about the myths and realities of dues restructuring at this complimentary session tomorrow from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
One of the most important criteria of good leadership is providing the proper tools and training. As budgets get tighter, associations need to be resourceful in providing unique methods for training leadership skills. Learn how to develop successful volunteer leaders at this complimentary session tomorrow from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Understanding the essentials of accounting in today's marketplace is critical for association professionals. Learn how to enhance your financial skills so you can effectively plan programs that meet the needs of your members. Attend this session on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Education is a critical opportunity to interact with members. If you’d like to learn key steps toward ensuring more successful outcomes for your association's education and professional development offerings, attend our Essentials of Education course on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Association Forum seeks candidates for its Feb. 2010 "Key 25 - A Forum for Association Leaders" program. Sponsored by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Key 25 is a unique opportunity for participants to network, learn and collaborate in an uncommon, intense practical environment. Candidates can self-nominate, or be nominated either by their CEO or by fellow executives (who must submit a letter of nomination on their behalf). Nominations are due on Jan. 22. Submit a nomination letter to education@associationforum.org
2009
December
December 28, 2009 Illinois Associations Seek Restraining Order Against Lobby Registration Act
If your New Year's resolution is to advance your career, consider applying for an Association Forum Workforce Diversity Scholarship, which includes a year of complimentary education, networking and mentoring. [View application instructions]
December 21, 2009 Holiday Showcase 2009 - It Made Sense!
Did you miss seeing Jeff, who was presented by the American Program Bureau? If so, here's his recap note: "Great crowd at the association event! We're about to enter 2010-full of plans and expectations!
December 14, 2009 Thank You for Your Support
Although it's less than 24 hours away, there's still time to register for Holiday Showcase. Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, for the Midwest's No. 1 meeting sites and business services exposition. Don't wake up Wednesday, sorry that you missed it! [Register now.]
December 7, 2009 Business Class Seating at Center Stage
Save $50 on Membership this Month: Become a member of the Association Forum by Dec. 31 and save $50. Members establish lifelong connections with other association professionals and participate in education sessions to strengthen their association.
December 7, 2009 Learn, Grow, Advance at Holiday Showcase
Although they’re often overlooked, the legal pitfalls of association management are serious, given that so many association professionals come from unrelated fields. Sponsored by the Mexico Tourism Board, this three-hour educational session will focus on the basics of association law. A must for all CEOs, it will cover topics such as fiduciary responsibilities; local, state and federal regulations; and antitrust law. Presented in a case study format, the program also will teach association executives how to react to legally questionable situations.
December 1, 2009 New Professional Practice Statements Open for Public Comment
Visit Baltimore is the city's official sales and marketing organization. Our sales staff assists meeting professionals in booking the Baltimore Convention Center and assembling room blocks. Our services team helps with welcome programs, housing, attendance generators and off-site venues. For more information, call 1.800.343.3468 or visit www.Baltimore.org.
November
November 23, 2009 Black Friday Deals for Holiday Showcase 2009
Don't Miss Dec. 7 Deadline to Submit Application to Serve on Board: The Association Forum of Chicagoland's Nominating Committee seeks nominations for individuals to serve on Association Forum's 2010-2011 Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees. Know someone who'd make a great volunteer leader? Interested in serving? The completed Board nomination form and application are due by 5 p.m. CST on Dec. 7.
November 9, 2009 Shared Interest Groups: Networking You Can Believe In
Association professionals looking to further their careers need look no further than Holiday Showcase 2009. Taking place Dec. 15, 2009, it will feature educational sessions, networking events and more to help you learn, grow and advance. Plus: This year’s Center Stage speaker is Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor, who’ll teach attendees how to succeed by tapping their existing professional networks and building new relationships that help them break away from the competition and excel, despite the challenges facing them and their industry. [Register now]
November 3, 2009 How 25 Key Thought Leaders Will Shape Our Future: Nominate by Nov. 3
Don't miss the opportunity to join Forum's annual Holiday Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Register now to make plans to join the No. 1 business services and meeting sites exposition in the Midwest. [Read More]
October
October 27, 2009 CALL TO SERVE
Forum is pleased to announce the addition of three new hires, including two senior-level executives, to its full-time staff of dedicated association professionals. Effective this month, Keith Bura, CPA, CAE, joined Forum as chief financial and operating officer; Susan Urbanczyk, CAE, as director of marketing and communications; and Jamari Trent as program coordinator. Forum Director of Finance and CFO Joan Carney, CAE, will retire from Forum this week. [Read more]
October 20, 2009 Bylaws Update: Votes, Voices and Vision
Because Congress is hard at work on health care reform legislation, which it hopes to pass before the end of the year, ASAE last week sent a letter to Capitol Hill in which it urged legislators to be mindful of associations' unique ability to serve as conduits for providing health insurance to millions of Americans.
October 13, 2009 The Wheels Keep Turning
The Association Forum of Chicagoland annually awards one tuition scholarship that covers the cost of attending the Professional Convention Management Association's annual meeting, held each January. The scholarship is named after the late D. Michael Ferguson, former senior director of programs and meetings at the Million Dollar Round Table, and is funded by the MDRT Foundation.
September
September 28, 2009 Hiring Lessons From the Cubs
In an effort to protect associations from detrimental federal requirements, the Forum is asking its members to support the efforts of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership by sending their U.S. senators a letter from ASAE President & CEO John Graham - along with their own note of opposition - objecting to Sen. Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) amendments to the health care reform bill being considered by the Senate Finance Committee.
September 22, 2009 Forum PAC Needs Your Support
The Association Forum annually awards one tuition scholarship to the Professional Convention Management Association's annual meeting, held each January. The scholarship is named after the late D. Michael Ferguson, former senior director of programs and meetings at the Million Dollar Round Table, and is funded by the MDRT Foundation.
September 14, 2009 Back to Basics
Members, help to spread the word! Encourage your peers and colleagues to attend the Open House Breakfast. Participants will have the opportunity to network, and more! The member who sends the most participants to the breakfast will receive a Forum gift card for one half-day education program!
August
August 25, 2009 Powerful Connections
Aiysha Johnson, MA, IOM was recently promoted and now serves as Forum's director of education and programs. In this expanded role, she is responsible for developing content for Forum's educational programs including Forum on the River full-and-half day programs, Annual Meeting, and Holiday Showcase. Aiysha provides management oversight for meetings logistics, is co-staff liason of the Content Committee and provides content strategic support across the organization.
August 17, 2009 Are You Socially Networked?
Adapting a Digital Edition of Association Publications - Kim Kett, director of business development, at Texterity, Inc., discusses the benefits of associations adapting a digital edition of their publications.
August 11, 2009 Share Your Passion
Digital FORUM: Want to e-mail a FORUM article to a colleague? It's easy! Simply access digital FORUM. Click here to read more.
August 4, 2009 It's All About the Members
Forum is conducting a brief survey to measure members' usage of various social media outlets and their level of trust in the information received from these sources and others.
July
July 28, 2009 Remembering Forum Member John F. Garde
Headed to ASAE in Toronto next month? Then stop by the Association Forum booth - #304 and say hello. Forum staff will be on hand to answer any questions about Forum or just provide a friendly Chicagoland face.
July 21, 2009 Why I'm An Association Professional
Tom Gimbel, founder & CEO of The LaSalle Network, a leading Chicagoland staffing firm, recently shared some outstanding tips for professionals engaged in a job search. This is a must-see video and will help you avoid some common job-hunting mistakes.
July 14, 2009 To Be Social or Not To Be Social - That is the Question
From the Blogosphere: .orgSource , founded by Forum member Sherry Budziak, recently launched an online community designed to allow association professionals to collaborate with peers about issuesrelating tothe economy, social networking and other topics in association management. Check out .orgCommunity at www.orgcommunity.com .
July 6, 2009 Happy Birthday, America
Watch your inbox for the special "Best of Strategy" digital edition of FORUM magazine. This issue will feature recent articles on strategic planning and other aspects of developing an effective association strategy.
June
June 29, 2009 Association Week 2009, From There to Here
Recently, Forum member M. Bernadette Patton, CAE, president and CEO of the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, posted highlights of a CEO panel she attended on the Impact of Culture Change on Business.
June 24, 2009 Association Practice: Raising the Bar
Congratulations to Steve R. Smith, CAE, executive director/CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), who was selected as the recipient of the 2009 Forum Superstar award.
June 16, 2009 All Association Week, All the Time!
Association Forum member Stuart Meyer has composed and recorded a theme song for the Forum. "Go the Distance" will make its international debut at the Forum Annual Meeting's morning General Session on June 23. This is a developing story; tune in to Facebook, YouTube and the Forum Web site for further developments.
June 8, 2009 The CAE: Your Professional Stimulus Plan!
Need CAE credits? Annual Meeting registrants will earn six hours toward certification or renewal as a Certified Association Executive (CAE).
June 3, 2009 Summer in Chicago
Forum is pleased to announce that it has extended its special $129 additional attendee rate for the Annual Meeting. If you missed the June 1 "early bird" registration deadline, no worries: All additional attendees still qualify for the $129 rate.
May
May 26, 2009 Memorial Day: Stop and Remember
Forum Annual Meeting: Early Bird Rate Ends June 1.
Don't pay more for the Annual Meeting. Register before June 1 and save!
May 18, 2009 Telemarketing
The Professional Practices Committee is reviewing and updating Forum's existing "Ethical Behavior of Association Leaders" Professional Practice Statement. The task force assigned to this topic is interested in soliciting initial feedback from Forum members on important points they think should be included in this statement.
May 12, 2009 The Value of Volunteering
Don't Miss the Forum Honors Gala! The Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier Chicago: Black-Tie Optional The Association Forum Foundation cordially invites you to the most prestigious event for Chicagoland's association community.
May 6, 2009 A Note on Diversity
Swine Flu Information Sources: As if the economic crisis weren't enough, now associations must also deal with the impact of the Swine Flu.
April
April 28, 2009 Pick Up the Phone
Don't Miss the 2009 Forum Annual Meeting Keynoters:
Where will you go From Here? The Annual Meeting's two keynote speakers will help guide the way!
April 22, 2009 Staying Connected
Learn strategies for conducting an effective career search, focusing on resumes, interviews, finances, personal assessments and networking. Facilitated by Barbara S. Choyke, CAE, associate executive director of continuing education, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This is acomplimentary event and is open only to Forum members. Registration is required. This is the first in a series of career brown bag lunches. If you are in transition, refining your skills or exploring your options, this is the series for you. Be part of this network of peers with similar interests. Check the calendar of events for future brown bags.
April 13, 2009 Forum of the River - Here for You
Essential Learning. Compelling Experiences. Powerful Resources. Renew today to maintain your membership at www.associationforum.org/renew
April 6, 2009 Mentoring Matters
Forum is pleased to announce that the Forum board of directors has awarded three Alumni Memberships. An Alumni Membership is granted to individuals who have been members of the Forum for at least 10 consecutive years and have retired. By bestowing these individuals with Alumni status, Forum seeks to honor members who during the course of their distinguished careers have provided outstanding service to Forum, the profession and the entire Chicagoland association community.
March
March 31, 2009 Combating Negativity
Essential Learning. Compelling Experiences. Powerful Resources. Renew today to maintain your membership at www.associationforum.org/renew
March 25, 2009 It's All About Membership, and Membership Is About Community
All Forum members who renew by Friday, April 3, will be entered to win a complimentary registration for themselves AND a colleague to Forum's Annual Meeting, on June 23, 2009, at Navy Pier in Chicago.
March 19, 2009 Dogma Or Data: How Do You Make Social Media Decisions?
Essential Learning. Compelling Experiences. Powerful Resources. Renew today to maintain your membership at www.associationforum.org/renew
March 9, 2009 Chicagoland, My Kind of Association Town
The Signature Story this month features the National Association for Quick Printers and its decision to seek a merger with the National Association for Printing Leadership. To access prior Signature Stories, visit the FORUM Archives.
March 3, 2009 Paying It Forward
The Forum is partnering with the Illinois Society of Association Executives to support Senate Bill 1390 , an amendment to the Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986. This act governs how associations operate in Illinois and keeping the act current is critical to the long-term health of the association community. This bill is co-sponsored by Illinois Sens. A.J. Wilhelmi, D- Crest Hill and Kirk W. Dillard, R - Westmont.
February
February 25, 2009 Networking: More Important Than Ever
Forum's Online Career Center: Make the most of your Forum membership and visit the Online Career Center: associationjobs.org - a comprehensive listing of association positions in Chicagoland and across the nation. Browse listings, apply for jobs and post your resume. Your next position is out there.
Online Salary Calculator - using data from Forum's annual Compensation and Benefits Survey, this resource represents average Chicagoland salaries for a wide range of positions.
February 17, 2009 In Honor of Presidents' Day
Association Forum's Professional Practices Committee has proposed three new professional practice statements on governance structure, investment reserves and performance metrics.
February 11, 2009 Time Flies When You're Having Fun
If you've been thinking of a way to give back that will best use your time and talent, consider becoming a volunteer for the Forum. Serving on Forum committees and working groups are rewarding and enjoyable experiences. FORUM magazine, education programs, Holiday Showcase and the Workforce Diversity Partnership are outcomes resulting directly from the participation and engagement of members. Member volunteers help the Forum advance the profession of association management and ensure the future of the Forum.
February 3, 2009 A Salute to the CAE
Watch for the February Issue of FORUM this week! The Signature Story this month features the National Military Family Association and its Operation Purple free summer camps.
January
January 29, 2009 Something Greater Than Yourself
Recently, I along with Forum members Betty Shanahan, CAE, from the Society of Women Engineers, and Brenda Duncan from the Healthcare Information and Management System Society, worked the Forum booth at the NAACP Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Diversity Job Fair. During the event, we were able to help show how associations are great places to work. We generated significant interest in our profession and had fun at the same time. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me. The only qualification is that you be an enthusiastic advocate of the association profession, oh, and have the ability to say "hello."
January 20, 2009 Let's Talk Diversity
The Association Forum of Chicagoland is now accepting applications to its 2009-2010 Workforce Diversity Scholarship Program, centered on developing individuals' leadership skills. The one-year program, from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010, provides scholarship winners with mentoring, education and resources to help them meet career challenges in association/nonprofit management. The application deadline is Feb. 27.
January 12, 2009 Last One Standing
FROM THE BLOGOSPHERE: In a recent post Ann Oliveri asks, "Confused about your next move? You're not alone. Maybe the best place to start working through your options is to review what you bring to the party." Her answer may inspire you. A leadership lesson from the corporate sector was provided on the Church of the Customer Blog. CDW chairman and CEO John Edwardson says "teams usually make better decisions than individuals." Associations have known this for years.
January 6, 2009 New Year's Resolutions: Let's All Walk the Walk
Watch for the January Issue of FORUM this week! The Signature Story this monthfeatures the Medical Library Association and its Health Information Literacy Research Project. To access prior Signature Stories, visit the FORUM Archives .
2008
December
December 29, 2008 The Whistle-Stop Tour
December 22, 2008 Forum Memories
December 17, 2008 Associations: Solutions Sources
December 9, 2008 1988 - Remember When?
Christie Tarantino, CAE, Forum's new president and CEO will be formally introduced at Center Stage during Holiday Showcase 2.0. Join the festivities beginning at 10 a.m. in the Regency D Ballroom. Then stay and hear Nancy Giles
December 2, 2008 What Would Jack Say...If He Could Talk?
November
November 24, 2008 Thoughts of Turkey, Tradition and Change
November 18, 2008 Innovation, Association Tradition
November 3, 2008 Treasure Time, Treasure Diversity
October
October 28, 2008 Dashboard Financial Reports
October 20, 2008 A Brief Conversation on Sponsorship
October 15, 2008 The Bid
October 15, 2008 Two Envelopes
September
September 30, 2008 Change and Certainty: Overcoming Disintermediation
September 23, 2008 Better by Design
September 15, 2008 Volunteer Stories
September 9, 2008 Four Score and 2 Years Ago
September 2, 2008 Tribute
August
August 26, 2008 Prelude
August 19, 2008 One Last Bundle of Books
August 12, 2008 Keystrokes
August 5, 2008 Swifter, Higher, Stronger
July
July 29, 2008 Growth Opportunity
July 22, 2008 Institute
July 15, 2008 Mid-Summer Museum Musings
July 8, 2008 Unravel Your World
July 1, 2008 Fireworks
June
June 24, 2008 How We Make It
June 17, 2008 Yes
June 10, 2008 "I am Your Association"
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has selected Forum member Dave Fellers, CAE, executive director, Radiological Society of North America, asits 2008 Key Award winner.
June 4, 2008 You Can't Get There From Here
May
May 27, 2008 Kitchen Drudges
May 20, 2008 Three Questions
May 14, 2008 Tulips
May 12, 2008 A Mighty Power
May 8, 2008 Three by Three
April
April 29, 2008 Cold Case
April 22, 2008 A Hospitable Relationship
April 15, 2008 Four Freedoms of Association: A Global Social Responsibility
April 7, 2008 A Leader's Harvest
April 1, 2008 Play Ball
March
March 25, 2008 Chill
March 18, 2008 Going for the Green
March 11, 2008 A Goat Story
March 4, 2008 Springing Forward
February
February 26, 2008 Persistence
February 19, 2008 Tool Time
February 12, 2008 A Cure for Cabin Fever
February 8, 2008 Change
January
January 29, 2008 Shades of Gray
January 15, 2008 A Most Amazing Room
January 8, 2008 Passion
2007
December
December 31, 2007 Year-End Closeout
December 25, 2007 A Blogging We Will Go
December 18, 2007 Growing Pains
December 11, 2007 Gifts of Knowledge
December 4, 2007 The Sprit of 1774
November
November 27, 2007 Measure for Measure
November 20, 2007 Thanks for the Giving
November 13, 2007 Take Time
November 6, 2007 Book Report: Civic Engagement & Democracy
October
October 30, 2007 Our Crowded Pumpkin Patch
October 23, 2007 Call to Leadership
October 19, 2007 Ubiquitous Virtues
October 9, 2007 A Not-So-Clean Sweep
October 2, 2007 Monuments
September
September 25, 2007 One Giant Leap
September 18, 2007 Books for a Harvest Moon
September 11, 2007 An Idea Whose Time Has Come
September 4, 2007 Thank You Muriel
August
August 31, 2007 For Better or Worse
August 21, 2007 Sign Here
August 17, 2007 Second Life, Part Two
August 7, 2007 Welcome Home
July
July 31, 2007 Hot Summer Reads
July 23, 2007 Journeys
July 17, 2007 Random Clips
July 12, 2007 Mid-Summer's Advice
July 3, 2007 A New Tradition
June
June 26, 2007 @ the 4RUM
Complete with several new and exciting features ranging from a wiki lab to text messaging, the Forum Annual Meeting on June 19 at Navy Pier lived up to its theme of "Improvisation and Innovation." The day also included several breakout sessions that sparked creativity. Among the speakers at the Annual Meeting were Franck Schurrmans, Ph.D., Decisions Strategies International, Tim Kazurinsky and The Second City, and the meeting's keynote speaker, Frans Johansson, author of The Medici Effect .
June 20, 2007 Summer Solstice
June 12, 2007 Monuments
June 6, 2007 Cicadas and the Future of Associations
May
May 30, 2007 Remembrance
May 23, 2007 The Unconference
May 14, 2007 Spring Book Bag
May 7, 2007 Improv and Innovation
May 1, 2007 Bells and Bridges
April
April 23, 2007 What Matters
April 17, 2007 Now: Digital
April 9, 2007 Taxes and Other Shocking News
April 3, 2007 Survey of Surveys
March
March 26, 2007 The Open Source Association
March 21, 2007 Winter Cabin Library
March 12, 2007 A Long Day's Journey
March 5, 2007 Flip the Switch
February
February 26, 2007 I'd Like to Thank The Academy
February 19, 2007 Call to Service
February 12, 2007 A Taxing Question
February 12, 2007 Curl Up
January
January 30, 2007 What is White and Black and Read Less Often?
January 23, 2007 The Remarkable Mr. Still
January 17, 2007 Association Rx
January 10, 2007 Taxi Counting
January 3, 2007 Fortress of Solitude
2006
December
December 27, 2006 The Gifts That Keep on Giving
December 18, 2006 Three Gifts
December 11, 2006 Measures of Success: The Power of Associations
December 4, 2006 Show Me The Money
November
November 28, 2006 Almost Ready
November 20, 2006 You Can Go Home Again
November 13, 2006 100 Million Served
The legal pitfalls of association management are often overlooked - a particularly serious issue given that so many new association professionals come from an unrelated field. The "Essentials of Association Law" session this Wednesday at Forum on the River will focus on the basics that all association professionals should know about association law. Topics will include the fiduciary responsibilities of a board versus staff; what is required under prevailing local, state, and federal law; antitrust law and much more.
November 7, 2006 Professionals @ Work
October
October 30, 2006 Virtually Real Life
October 23, 2006 Food and Thought
October 16, 2006 Stewards
October 9, 2006 This-and-That
October 2, 2006 Four Freedoms of Association
September
September 25, 2006 A Theory of Paperclips
September 18, 2006 Planning for the Holidays
September 11, 2006 Remembrance
September 8, 2006 Catching Up
August
August 28, 2006 Counting Votes
August 21, 2006 What it Means to be a CAE
August 15, 2006 Get On the Bus
August 7, 2006 This And That
August 1, 2006 Grassley’s Mission
July
July 25, 2006 A Grade 'A' Idea
July 17, 2006 Batter Up
July 10, 2006 Hotel Negotiation Update
July 5, 2006 Perspective
June
June 26, 2006 Your Week
June 19, 2006 And A River Runs Through Us
June 19, 2006 It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This
June 6, 2006 Hot Dogs and All-Stars
May
May 30, 2006 150 and Counting
According to Wikipedia, "The term "viral advertising" refers to the idea that people will pass on and share interesting and entertaining content; this is often sponsored by a brand, which is looking to build awareness of a product or service. It is word-of-mouth delivered and enhanced online; it harnesses the network effect of the Internet and can be very useful in reaching a large number of people rapidly."
May 23, 2006 Summer Reading
May 18, 2006 Unconventional Economists
May 10, 2006 Workplace Excellence
May 2, 2006 River View
April
April 25, 2006 Ready To Go
April 24, 2006 CEO Safety
April 11, 2006 Money, Money
April 4, 2006 Meeting is Living
March
March 27, 2006 Policy Update
March 20, 2006 Can We Count on You?
March 14, 2006 Association Archeology
March 6, 2006 Why We Belong
February
February 28, 2006 In The House
February 27, 2006 Together
February 13, 2006 Shades of Beige
February 7, 2006 The Journey and The Dream
February 2, 2006 The List
January
January 24, 2006 A Year of Decision
January 24, 2006 New Year
January 24, 2006 Promise and Potential on the River
January 16, 2006 Book Bag
January 9, 2006 Dream a Little Dream
January 6, 2006 A Cold Wind
2005
December
December 19, 2005 Words
December 12, 2005 Community
December 5, 2005 When You Least Expect It
November
November 28, 2005 Choices
November 21, 2005 Fall
November 14, 2005 Legacy
November 7, 2005 Early Thanksgiving
November 1, 2005 One Day in October
October
October 24, 2005 Future Staff
October 17, 2005 Never Bored
October 10, 2005 Boomer Heritage
October 3, 2005 A Win, A Loss and A Draw
September
September 26, 2005 Remembering September
September 19, 2005 The Razor’s Edge
September 12, 2005 Comprehending Catastrophe
September 12, 2005 Welcome to Our Podcast
August
August 29, 2005 Summer Check Lists
August 22, 2005 Association On The Rocks
August 15, 2005 A Bar Lesson
The Forum is pleased to announce the first meeting of our new Marketing SIG! Join us next Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Forum's headquarters, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3000.
August 8, 2005 Your Chance to Do Something Very Important
August 1, 2005 Desktop Disaster
July
July 25, 2005 Beam us up, Scotty
July 18, 2005 Stress Points
July 11, 2005 Count on Them -- and Us
July 5, 2005 Good Eggs
June
June 27, 2005 Your Story. Our Story.
June 20, 2005 Happy Association Week!
June 16, 2005 Spring Legislative Round Up
June 6, 2005 We Are Still Here
May
May 31, 2005 Bigger Than the Buzzword
May 23, 2005 Beach Books
May 16, 2005 Stay Tuned
May 10, 2005 The Colors of Promise
May 2, 2005 Talk To Me
April
April 25, 2005 Define or Describe?
April 18, 2005 Book Bag
April 18, 2005 Remembering Sam
April 11, 2005 The Race Begins
April 4, 2005 Tech Trends 2.0
March
March 28, 2005 Play It Again
March 21, 2005 WWW.What's Next?
March 15, 2005 Fax Foes, Union Woes
March 7, 2005 Springing Forward
February
February 28, 2005 Tax Victory Achieved. For Now.
February 21, 2005 In Budgets We Trust
February 7, 2005 Make Your Voice Heard This Week
February 1, 2005 Eternal Hope
January
January 25, 2005 Only Sure Things
January 11, 2005 The Death Tax
January 5, 2005 Resolve
2004
December
December 28, 2004 Enjoy the Quiet
December 20, 2004 For Your Gifts
December 13, 2004 Muted Satisfaction
December 6, 2004 Lesson Learned
November
November 29, 2004 The New Standard
November 22, 2004 Thanksgiving Sausage
November 15, 2004 Shameless Plug
November 10, 2004 Trick or Treat
November 1, 2004 A Time To Lead
October
October 25, 2004 Alone in a Crowd
October 19, 2004 This 'N' That
New Salary Survey
October 18, 2004 One Idea Can Change The World
Get More From
October 5, 2004 New Fax Regulations Delayed
Get More From
September
September 27, 2004 7 Cities, 341 hotels and 2006
Are you making the most of your membership? Please join your peers at a special online orientation for MEMBERS ONLY You'll learn more about the Forum's programs and services plus how to get involved, advance your career and network with your colleagues. All attendees will receive a special gift.
September 21, 2004 Collectively Crossing Our Fingers
September 14, 2004 Shelter From the Storms
September 7, 2004 Policy Update
August
August 31, 2004 The Joy of E-Mail
August 24, 2004 Change and Certainty: Overcoming Disintermediation
August 6, 2004 Change and Certainty: An Introduction
August 3, 2004 Have You Seen the Bean?
July
July 27, 2004 In Memoriam: William E. Smith
July 19, 2004 Audit Awareness
July 12, 2004 Reflections on an Audit
July 6, 2004 Five Secrets
June
June 28, 2004 The Week that Was
June 21, 2004 33,000 Reasons to Celebrate
As the Forum has previously reported, efforts have been underway to secure a legislative solution to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) onerous fax regulations, which were drafted last summer are are set to go into effect January 1, 2005. These regulations, if passed, would have a significant impact on associations and businesses in general.
June 14, 2004 Better by Design
June 7, 2004 I Am A Bobble Head
June 1, 2004 Thunder From The Sky
May
May 24, 2004 The Taxman Cometh
May 17, 2004 Check, please.
May 10, 2004 Online Face-to-Face
May 3, 2004 Stand By For Action
April
April 26, 2004 A Virtual Grab Bag
April 20, 2004 Political Bytes
April 19, 2004 Sight for Sore Eyes
April 12, 2004 Walking the Halls of Congress
April 5, 2004 Volunteer Stories
March
March 29, 2004 Read This Magazine
March 23, 2004 Women of the Year
March 15, 2004 Update on the Fax Rule
March 8, 2004 Yes
March 2, 2004 The Politics of Association
March 1, 2004 A Time to Shine
February
February 23, 2004 Spring Training
February 16, 2004 A Time to Lead
February 2, 2004 The Bleak Mid-Winter
January
January 26, 2004 This-N-That
January 19, 2004 A Wake-Up Call
January 12, 2004 Big Plans
January 5, 2004 01/05/2004
All Forum members are invited!
Mark your calendars for a “Town Hall” Meeting featuring John Graham IV, president and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) on January 8, 2004 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in the Civic Opera Theater (20 N. Wacker, Sixth Floor). Please join us for an open dialogue on ASAE, the future of association management and any issues that you would like to discuss with ASAE’s new president and CEO.
2003
December
December 29, 2003 Happy Holidays
December 22, 2003 Celebration
December 8, 2003 What to Give Your Staff This Holiday Season
December 1, 2003 Time and Change
November
November 24, 2003 Shameless Promotion
November 17, 2003 The Mind Set of a Manager
November 10, 2003 A Decade of Change
November 4, 2003 A Chicago icon is retiring
November 4, 2003 AMA votes to study umbrella association structure
November 4, 2003 As Dave Barry would say …
November 4, 2003 Association jobs are rebounding!
November 4, 2003 Call Senator Fitzgerald on O’Hare/Peotone!
November 4, 2003 Chicago ducks 2004 political convention bid
November 4, 2003 Chicago hotel occupancy continues to drop
November 4, 2003 DuPage’s O’Hare vote creates controversy
November 4, 2003 Fax ban ruled unconstitutional
November 4, 2003 For-profits see big D&O insurance hikes
November 4, 2003 Harvard and "Mastermind" e-learning tools to debut
November 4, 2003 Healthcare exec salaries aired
November 4, 2003 IRS issues final sponsorship regulations
November 4, 2003 If they only knew…
November 4, 2003 Join the Forum's biggest educational event of the year!
November 4, 2003 Mandatory education under review
November 4, 2003 Rep. Crane opposes O’Hare expansion
November 4, 2003 Support HB 4947 in Illinois legislature!
November 4, 2003 The pros and cons of e-mail marketing
November 4, 2003 Viruses spreading like wildfire
November 4, 2003 Work-life balance important to all workers
November 4, 2003 Yes, jobs are down … everywhere
November 3, 2003 Best Business Book of 2003
My choice for the best business book of 2003 goes to What Really Works: The 4+2 Formula for Sustained Business Success by William F. Joyce, Nitin Nohria and Bruce Roberson.
October
October 27, 2003 Are You Prepared?
October 20, 2003 Six Dead in Chicago
October 13, 2003 When is a Café not a Café?
October 6, 2003 Top Trends
September
September 29, 2003 Public Members
September 22, 2003 Four Score and 2 Years Ago
September 15, 2003 For the Public Good
September 8, 2003 Trends in Association Management
September 2, 2003 Best of Both Worlds
August
August 25, 2003 Aloha!
August 19, 2003 Fax Tax Axed – For Now!
August 18, 2003 Before you send the fax, get the facts!
August 18, 2003 Fighting the New Fax Rule
August 18, 2003 Our Fax Action Plan
August 18, 2003 WWW by the numbers
August 18, 2003 Which do you want first?
August 18, 2003 YOU are Making a Difference!
July
July 21, 2003 Working women face technology gap
June
June 30, 2003 Executive Insight from Gary LaBranche, CAE
June 23, 2003 On a clear day, I can see Wisconsin From Gary LaBranche, CAE, Forum’s President & CEO
June 9, 2003 Everyone could use some tax relief
May
May 27, 2003 Let’s hope it never happens…
May 19, 2003 When is too much sponsorship an issue?
May 5, 2003 Are you complying with new overtime regulations?
April
April 28, 2003 Chicago remains at the top of the list
April 21, 2003 Holiday policies should follow EEOC guidelines
April 14, 2003 Postal rate hike postponed
April 7, 2003 Federal terrorism insurance: is it worth the gamble?
March
March 31, 2003 Meigs field closed
March 25, 2003 Association Forum names Gary LaBranche, CAE new President and CEO
March 17, 2003 Supplier Partners & Association Executives – make sure your listing is correct in the Forum’s annual directory
March 10, 2003 Want to see your name in print? Renew today!
March 3, 2003 Hardware show splits
February
February 24, 2003 DuPage County Board in the clear
February 17, 2003 Important association health plan legislation pending
February 10, 2003 Association health plans in the public eye
January
January 6, 2003 Cheap airfares -- catch me, catch me if you can
2002
December
December 23, 2002 Thank you and farewell!
December 16, 2002 Tuft & Associates named search headhunter
December 9, 2002 A silver lining for United?
December 3, 2002 Holiday Showcase on the horizon!
November
November 25, 2002 CEO Search Update
November 18, 2002 Looking for a great job?
November 11, 2002 What elections mean for O’Hare-Peotone
November 4, 2002 Who read the “Red Eye” or “Red Streak?”
October
October 28, 2002 Some planners, suppliers won’t bet on Chicago casino
October 21, 2002 To our friends and colleagues in the D.C. area …
October 10, 2002 Watch for our needs assessment survey this week!
October 7, 2002 Needs assessment survey coming next week
September
September 23, 2002 No surprise: salary increase rates drop
September 16, 2002 The Future of Air Travel
September 9, 2002 Ever window-shop and find something you really need?
September 3, 2002 Hotel union backs away from “New York model”
August
August 26, 2002 Smith, Bucklin now headed by former partner
August 19, 2002 New telemarketing bill exempts nonprofits
August 12, 2002 Nonprofit Does Not Equal No Profit
August 5, 2002 Will Chicago hotel workers strike?
July
July 30, 2002 Online meeting registration patent issue spreading
July 22, 2002 If you’re a WorldCom customer, join the club
July 18, 2002 It’s salary survey time – online or on-paper!
July 8, 2002 Rally to support Chicago aviation needs!
July 1, 2002 Electronic voting now Illinois law!
February
February 4, 2002 Counterpoint on auditor consulting
January
January 28, 2002 Fitzgerald still doesn't get it
January 28, 2002 It's alive! New Web site now open
January 28, 2002 The affects of 9/11
January 18, 2002 Don’t delay any longer!
January 18, 2002 Happy holidays from the Forum board and staff
January 18, 2002 Please bring a toy for the kids!
January 18, 2002 The Power of e-mail in customer service
January 18, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of November 26, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For Week of February 26, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of November 12, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of November 19, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of November 5, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of October 1, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of October 15, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of October 22, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of October 29, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of October 8, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of September 10, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of September 17, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week @ Association Forum
For the Week of September 24, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
Association Forum President & CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of April 16, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of April 23, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of April 30, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of April 9, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of August 6, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of February 12, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of February 19, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of February 26, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of February 5, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of January 1, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of January 22, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of January 29, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of January 8 & 15, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of July 23, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of July 30, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of July 9, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of June 11, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of June 25, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of June 4, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of March 26, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of May 14, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of May 21, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of May 28, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of May 7, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Week of September 4, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
January 15, 2002 This Week at Association Forum
For Weeks of March 5 & 12, 2001
By Chris Mahaffey, CAE
President and CEO
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