THE ONE MAN SHOW

Many association executives suffer from the Baling Hay Syndrome - a self-induced malady in which one is so busy baling hay he or she never has time to think about new ways to bale hay, how much hay is needed or whether it's even necessary to plant the field.

Get the tools necessary to stop mindless baling and work smart, not hard.

Mini-Session is a presentation that includes 60-90 minute presentation, followed by a Q & A session.

Course Fee:

* Prices do not include airfare, hotel accommodations and meals.

PLANROOM BEST PRACTICES

Basic training for staff members charged with operating the associations online planroom service. Provides employees with a clear understanding of the construction bid process from beginning to end, including common construction terminology plus Best Practices for planroom operations.


One-Day Session - $1,800.00*
Includes travel time to and from location, preparation, 8 hours of instruction, written evaluation and recommendations for the Executive Director plus follow-up.

Course Content: Basis "Rules of Reporting" 1-3 or Advanced Pre-Bid Training.

Two-Day Session - $3,400.00*
Includes travel time to and from location, preparation, 16 hours of instruction, written evaluation and recommendations for the Executive Director and follow-up.

Course Content: Covers Getting Organized, plus all the "Rules of Reporting"

Weekly Session - $7,500.00*
Includes travel time to and from location, preparation, 40 hours of "on-site" instruction and problem solving, "in-the-trenches" demonstration, written evaluation and recommendations for the Executive Director and follow-up.
Course Content: Covers Getting Organized, plus all the "Rules of Reporting" 1-5 and on-site implementation of the techniques.

Customized Sessions (50% surcharge applies to existing sessions)*
Same training sessions as listed above but adapted to needs of individual organization.

* Prices do not include airfare, hotel accommodations and meals.

ASSOCIATION MARKETING 101

Marketing is the process of developing and executing a plan to create and maintain relationships that will satisfy the organizations objectives. This involves investigating and analyzing the needs of the target audience, and then making strategic decisions about pricing, promotion and distribution. Association-Speak: Marketing means determining what members need and want, planning how to meet those needs and wants, and then implementing the plan. Learn the basics of association marketing, member recruitment, media relations, and advertising.

Course Fee:

* Prices do not include airfare, hotel accommodations and meals.

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1. The following support services are available project-by-project or by annual contract:

2. Preparation of Meeting Notices, Agenda and Minutes

3. Meeting Coordination and Attendance

4. Desktop Publishing

5. Database and Contact Management

6. Clerical Support

7. Telephone Answering Service and Message Routing

8. Web Site Maintenance

9. Media Contacts Development and Maintenance

10. Coordination of Conferences and Seminars

11. Affinity Services Development and Coordination

Board and Committee Training

1. Defining Roles and Responsibilities

2. Soliciting Committee and Board Participation

3. Coordination of Meetings and Activities

4. New Board and New Committee Member Orientation

Customized Sessions (50% surcharge applies to existing sessions)*

Supplemental Training

1. Staff Development and Coaching

2. Customized Staff Development/Training

3. Curriculum Development

4. Coordination of Conferences and Seminars

Event Planning

1. Coordination and Promotion

2. Sponsor Solicitation

3. Audio/Video Support Services

Headquarters and Infrastructure

1. Physical Address with On-site Staff

2. Individual Phone and Fax Lines

3. Website Development and Maintenance

Marketing and Public Relations

1. Internal Communications (i.e. Newsletters, Member Advisories, Alerts, etc)

2. External Communications (i.e. Press Releases, Feature Articles, Television and Radio Interviews, etc)

3. Member Solicitation and Retention Promotions

4. Representation at Trade Shows, Events, etc.

5. Media Contacts Development and Maintenance

* Prices do not include airfare, hotel accommodations and meals.