In this issue . . .
· October’s Luncheon Meeting
· NSAE Poker Run, October 24
· GenRelations Seminar and Luncheon Program
· Welcome New Members
· In the Spotlight
· ASAE News

October’s Luncheon Meeting
NSAE Vice President John Bonaiuto, CAE has arranged for speaker Scott Cushman, Assistant Director of Public Relations for Union College to address the use of digital vehicles such as Facebook to market and create an image. The digital minefield for personnel issues will be touched on - something Human Relations (HR) individuals should be looking at for policy development for their organizations.

We had a winner for each of the drawings at the September meeting. Winners of the regular monthly drawing and of the full-membership drawing were Kay Telford and Cheryl Stubbendieck. Therefore, the full-membership drawing starts again at $50 at the October meeting.

NSAE Poker Run, October 24
Ante Up for the NSAE Poker Run on October 24, 2008 – registration at 2:00 p.m. Never been on a Poker Run? Don't know if a Full House beats a Flush? Don't worry . . . even if you don't really know how to play poker, you'll have a blast playing this game! Attached is flyer with details. The first ten paid reservations receive a gift! So mail in your check and reservation today.

Special thanks to Jackie McCullough and her committee: Kyle Hatch (Holiday Inn Downtown, Lincoln), Roger Jasnoch (Kearney Visitors Bureau), Kelley Porter (Nebraska Hospital Association), Bea Seybert (ACEC), and Mary Zmarzly (Holiday Inn Hotel, Kearney).

GenRelations Seminar and Luncheon Program
September’s seminar and luncheon speaker, Ron Safarik addressed the fascinating topic of generational differences in a morning seminar and at the luncheon meeting. Attached is the handout listing the different generations and some of their attributes. We received excellent reviews for this speaker and many requested Ron’s contact information. It is as follows: ron.safarik@yahoo.com
http://www.ronsafarik.com
402-213-4775 (Omaha).

A special thanks to James Berringer, 2008-09 Seminar Chair, for selecting this speaker for a NSAE seminar.

Welcome New Members

Professional Members:
Holly Gotts, Associated General Contractors,Nebraska Building Chapter, agcnebuilders@alltel.net Brandy Nielson, Nebraska Restaurant Association, bnielson@windstream.net
Cathy Klasi, Professional Insurance Agents of Nebraska, cathy@pianebraska.com

Associate Members:
Chase Suites Hotel, Lincoln, Roxanne Swaink, RSwaink@chasesuitehotels.com
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Omaha, Tom Maguire, tom.maguire@crowneplazaomaha.com
Hilton Omaha, Lora Schlines, lora.schlines@hilton.com
Merrill Lynch, Noel Stoddard, Noel_Stoddard@ml.com or
                        Chris Dickey, Christopher_Dickey@ml.com

In the SPOTLIGHT
Located just 70 miles west of Lincoln, The Leadership Center in Aurora is the perfect location for meetings, from one-day seminars to multiple-day conferences. With over 12,000 square feet of meeting room space, wireless internet, 60 guest rooms and banquet facilities for up to 300, The Leadership Center can take care of all your conference needs.

Since no conference should be all work and no play, The Leadership Center offers the following recreational options – Indoor: full-size gym with basketball and volleyball, large heated pool, sauna, and hot tub and Outdoor (season and weather-permitting): paddle boating on their private lake, campfire area, sand volleyball, and access to the city-maintained walking trail. Come experience friendly, professional service in a distraction-free setting.

ASAE News

Age Discrimination in the Workplace from ASAE CareerHQ.org

It seems fair—and fairly obvious—that you should be hired because of your abilities, not your age. Yet along with older Americans, who are considered traditional targets of age bias, a growing populace from Generations X and Y feel they are being discriminated against because of their youth.

As the U.S. economy sours and unemployment rates rise (from 5.7 percent to 6.1 percent in August), a greater number of Americans are competing for fewer jobs. This group spans generational lines as more Americans delay retirement because of the economic downturn. Older employees may be stereotyped as resistant to change while the younger generations are thought of as slackers.

Here are some tips to protect you from age discrimination, whether you're job hunting or currently employed:

• Stay on top of your field's necessary skills and the latest technologies commonly being used.
• If you have been in the workforce for many years, don't list every single job on your resume.
• Foster relationships with your manager and colleagues to create a supportive environment.
• Research before you act. Know both the federal and state laws.
• If you feel you have been discriminated against, journal every instance that may be interpreted as ageism. Save all email communications.

Looking for a new work environment that will appreciate your skills and abilities? Check out www.CareerHQ.org or contact Marta Hayes-Trice, Senior Manager, Career Services, 202-629-2891, careerhq@asaecenter.org .

 

Contrary to Popular Belief, Leadership is Everyone's Business

Leadership is Everyone's Business
October 15
Virtual; Audio-Web
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EST  
Members $225; Nonmembers: $325
Register now!

Every day we are presented with chances to make a change, make a difference, or make something better.  Based on more than 25 years of extensive research by best-selling authors Jim Kouzes & Barry Posner, we'll demystify the concept of leadership and approach it as an observable set of behaviors.   In this audio-web seminar, we will:

• Examine The Five Practices that research shows can take leaders from good to great;
• Assess the frequency of your current leadership behaviors based on The Five Practices; and
• Initiate self-directed development through a plan for leadership improvement.

Leadership is about what you do.  Are you ready to lead?  Register today!

 

Strengthen your Organization's Financial Future with Two Exceptional Courses

Financial Management for CEOs , October 16, 2008

and

Maximizing Non-Dues Revenue , October 28, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ASAE & The Center Building
$495 member per program; $695 nonmember per program*
*The nonmember rate includes a complimentary one-year ASAE & The Center membership.

Financial Management for CEOs is designed specifically for CEOs, COOs, and aspiring CEOs who need to strengthen their financial capabilities in these uncertain and increasingly challenging economic times. You'll learn to improve your financial acumen, better master association financial statements, identify and develop additional sources of revenue and enhance the confidence of your board.

 

Maximizing Non-Dues Revenue is a one-day, high-energy program where you'll discover some quick and inexpensive ways of identifying and developing additional revenue streams. Explore cost-cutting methods, pricing strategies, entrepreneurial idea generation, and learn about the successes and failures that can come with new business ventures. You'll learn about a variety of proven methodologies that you can implement immediately.

 

Both courses are presented by Andrew S. Lang, president of Lang CPA Consulting LLC, a nationally recognized expert in the field of nonprofit finance and management. He has spent more than 30 years advising and educating literally hundreds of nonprofit organizations.

 

Suggested Reading List:

Visit ASAE & The Center's bookstore and pick up your copy of How to Read Nonprofit Financial Statements and Operating Ratio Report, 13 th Edition . Many more titles are available in the bookstore at www.asaecenter.org