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Huzzah for Assn Forum!

Preaching to the choir: Getting the message out to the public

Assn executives must take lead on leadership

Working together

Products and services won’t do it - value will!

Assn response to Katrina

Back to school 2005; how ’bout YOU?

Power to the people!

Does the result excuse the lack of attention to form?

Is Boys & Girls Club another United Way?

Meetings, Meetings and More Meetings

Members everywhere!

Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic

There is always a lot on my desk!

Too tough? I don’t think so

There is more to the new 'brand' than meets the eye

Associating with others in the assn community

Looks like ASAE needs to rethink that title

Awwwwww, c’mon

#1500! Growing up in the shadow of a big tree

It is almost summer, but we still have Springtime

Do you check? How do you know what they say is true?

It isn’t just a location; meetings provide substance to assn membership

WSJ front-page PR? Certainly not an assn!

Who is eating your lunch now?

Clear communication is of top importance at all times

Nonprofits should police themselves, or government will

Just because they’re in the book...

Ah, but do they read it?

A collaboration in sight for AMCs?

What impact will vendors’ decision have on assns?

Transparency can go a long way

Assn professionals should focus on targeted skills

Bylaws change ill-conceived; vote NO!

Check under the covers before you OK changes

If the flu hits, what will you do?

Sharing information and ideas is basic to assns

The return of New Orleans – planners are pleased with city’s progress

Assn environment changed?

Should an assn exec say one member is 'better' than others?

What a great opportunity to celebrate the best in assns

Best for the members or best for the assn?

Alphabet soup - how do you know the name?

Where have all the members gone? The way of the times

Members deserve the best - not just the “best available”

Does your assn sell service? Products? The intangible?

Every new year brings change

What on earth happened to 2005?

Best wishes for a happy, peaceful, financially successful end to 2005

Caution needed: Not all change is easy

Assn publics are the winners

I’m thankful every day, thank you

Provide value and they will pay

Who's minding your spam?

BRAVO! A big win by the Alliance for Nonprofit Mailers

Relationships with people create real value

A Salute to Assn Excellence

Are you prepared for an economic recovery?

No longer relevant?

Many new faces at the ASAE annual meeting in Minneapolis

Let's get back to the assn's value proposition

It’s time to speak up about the great work assns do

Salary increases and decreases all over the place last year

The care and treatment of consultants

Assns don't take off for the summer

In merger, process is great learning experience

New executives are a big investment!

Are you prepared for emergencies?

While the rest of the country works, DC is closed

What’s your outsourcing attitude? Good or Bad?

Another new assn community coalition of nonprofits developing, without ASAE?

Competition, Cooperation and Community

And the greatest of these is communication

Assns in the news, as talk show and govt resources

What keeps you up at night — assn’s problems or mbrs’?

Recognizing the value of assns to society

How will 'change' change assns?

The new administration gets offers of help

Allow your staff their due accolades

Assn member lists aren't effectively hidden. Do you care?

Changing the work of assns

The clock is ticking; media contest closes Oct. 31

Bailing out the bad boys? Maybe we need Tough Love

Assns really do advance America

Some relationships are just not meant to be

The final decision is up to the members

A turkey, a mouse and a CAE. Oh, my!

How many days does it take...?

On ethics, take a stand

The other leg of the nonprofit stool

The assn profession continues to grow, be proud of what you do

Help our military reach out and touch their families

Only one more week – 2/10/05

What’s that you say, there is no $ for marketing?

Show that you are a leader, even on your way out the door

Assns have long had their place in change

Find partners who share your goals and views

Joyeaux Noel; Feliz Navidad; Merry Christmas all!

Break out your 2005 calendars - Feb. 10 is important!

There's gold in them thar meetings!

A time for giving thanks, coveted assn awards

Relationships with people create real value

It isn’t over yet. Lots of changes to come

We don’t often see the nonprofit community in the news

Education and training are ongoing needs

Getting out the vote -- a privilege and a responsibility

Get everything you should when you survey

Are you maintaining your good name?

With so few weeks remaining, assns are deeply involved in campaign issues

The care and feeding of your predecessor

Not earning its keep? Cut the program!

How we ‘speak’ has an effect on what we communicate

The ups and downs of our community

Who tracks the host cities' ROI on assn meetings?

Great ideas, great service are marks of great organizations

Be nice to yourself, your members, your community

Annual Salute to Assn Excellence begins with media contest

Economic changes have major impact on assns

What does the public think of the assn community?

Carrots and...chocolate?

Knowing leading members helps program planning

Give mbrs sticky ideas and products they want

Don't say 'yes' when you mean 'no'

Winners show the best in assn community

839 members cared enough to vote; 133 said ‘NO’ to changes

To print or not to print. Who decides and how?

Members still have the right to voice their opinion

Have you read the proposed ASAE by-laws yet? You should

So much to read and do, so little time

Buddy, can you spare a dime? We Americans have so much

Time for the good, the bad and the ugly

Assns are trusted resources

Mergers and governance keeping you awake?

Assns Advance America in many, many areas

Name changes and mergers bring out the “best” in members

September: time to get your media entries ready

Whose money, time, service is it, anyway?

August, then Labor Day

Comments due 9/14; 990 shows negative opinion of NFPs

Shame and praise at the ASAE annual meeting

No need to feel out there alone

Don't preach to the choir

Spring: Time for annual rites of AHPs and Springtime

VOTE NO! Does your board think members don't care?

That's what assns do

New confidentiality policy lacks teeth

Technology gives everyone a chance to 'feel' the event

Use technology to improve members’ meeting experience

Check the closets before you take the job

Assn meetings are holding their own, for now

Every CEO is a potential former CEO

Are assn execs in denial about the economy?

Do your members care enough to voice their opinions? 

Going, going, GONE for a summer break...

Frank, we hardly knew ye

Transparency: Ethics code must be enforceable

Signs of the times

Recognizing the best in your industry or profession

Unfortunately, technology doesn't always work

Assns are HOT at work year round

A clear and present opportunity to create something better

Does your staff know what to say?

Are you prepared for the spotlight? Making needed plans

Money isn't always the right reason

Motivators will keep the assn's message top-of-mind

Must be spring: Springtime, blossoms, baseball!

It is the members' money; the assn's reward

Always give your members your best work; don't settle for less

During green month, assns provide something for everyone

TOOT-TOOT-TOOT Get out your horn

Fight back; web's eating your breakfast, lunch AND dinner

Our message must be that assns provide value for everyone!

Members need to speak to assn's staff when they have concerns

Does every generation do better than the last? Depends on who's talking

Giving back

Postal rates going up again; be prepared

Decorating for Christmas - what happened to Thanksgiving?

Time for assns to adjust to new leaders on the Hill

Don’t twist the truth when on Capitol Hill

Big money in the campaign

Assns can't hide behind their "good" names

Wealthy don't trust nonprofits

A new crop of execs is moving to the top

Find a new form to adjust to the times

Honor the best in assns on Feb. 2

Politics will take a front seat in the next few months

It is an honor to salute assn excellence

Is it time for top-down scrutiny of your assn's programs?

Take risks to keep pace, and show some pride

Not the job for those with fear of flying

'You know entirely too many people, Mom!'

There are times when change isn't good

What's in the name? Some think it is a great deal

Just because the temps are hot, it is best to keep your cool

Get help from 'outside' when necessary for key support issues

Kids: Not your fathers' assns

Business CEOs don't understand NFPs

Knowing right from wrong, then taking appropriate action

Assns continue to serve members, year-round

30-year show a major success for all

Always is a long, long time

Assns have learned - and done - a great deal since 9/11

Confirming what we already know

Don't lie and don't hide from the media

Exec committee mbrs seen as leaders, decision-makers

Who owns your assn?

He talked too much - and said very little

Consultant as assn professional

Announcements, announcements...and many new jobs!

Applause is in order

Outsourcing can lift weight from your assn's staff

Select award recipients carefully

Finance issues are at the top of the list

When the news is overwhelmingly difficult

Why an issue entirely about AMCs?

DC assn community deserves a better watchdog

Assn Forum leads assns 'on the edge'

Members, members, members

Are print directories dinosaurs?

Technology has an impact on everything

Being proactive and prepared is the best response

Assns may be asking for too many concessions

‘Rebuilding’ does not mean just replacing the buildings

Assn management and programs continue to change

You pays you money and you takes you chances

Several executives retire, others move

People are most important in the workplace

New year, new Congress and new challenges

Helping those who are less fortunate

Ho, Ho, Ho! What a wonderful time of the year

ASAE may follow current assn advice to downsize board