1. The Member Experience Take full advantage of all the resources and exciting opportunities your membership offers

2. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Two organizations linked together by a common belief and passion… Our belief: Associations have the power to transform society for the better Our passion: To help associations and association professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance and reach even higher goals ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Who We Are

3. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership To accomplish this, we foster a learning community of:   Association professionals   Industry partners   Consultants   Outside thought leaders   Other stakeholders …who embrace this vision What We Do

4. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership An individual membership organization comprised of:   Nearly 22,000 association executives, consultants & industry partners   Approximately 11,000 unique organizations Comprised of members who:   Manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies & voluntary organizations   Provide products & services to the association community   Are located in the U.S. & in 50 countries ASAE serves as a leading voice for the nonprofit sector American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)

5. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership The premier provider of learning, knowledge, and future-oriented research for the association profession Offerings include:   More than 100 professional development programs through CenterU   Environmental scanning and other future-focused research   A peer-reviewed journal   More than 5,000 online articles, models, & case studies The Center for Association Leadership

6. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Through the Public Policy Division and grassroots network of ASAE Advocates, ASAE seeks to inform and influence Congress, as well as state and local elected officials, on legislative and regulatory issues that impact associations and other nonprofit organizations Our Advocacy Role

7. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Maximize Your Membership Connect to: Exceptional Experiences A Vibrant Community Essential Tools

8. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership CenterU   Your gateway to excellence in association learning   Offers an astonishing array of educational programs   Through face-to-face, online opportunities, and learning communities   For every level of the association profession Exceptional Experiences

9. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Exceptional Experiences Upcoming Programs & Events include:  The Great Ideas Conference (Marco Island, FL, January 27 - 30, 2007)  Technology Strategies & Solutions (Washington DC Convention Center, February 13-14, 2007)  CEO Symposium & Exceptional Governance Programs (Ongoing)  Springtime™ (Washington DC Convention Center, June 14, 2007)  ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting and Exposition (McCormick Place, Chicago, August 11-14, 2006)

10. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Exceptional Experiences Certified Association Executive (CAE) Credentialing Program   For those who demonstrate knowledge essential to best practices in association management   ASAE has administered the CAE program since 1960   More than 3,200 strong!   Eligibility requirements include a minimum of 3 years experience as an association CEO or 5 years experience as an association staff   Completion of 75 hours of broad-based, association management related continuing education within past 5 years Contact: CAEdept@asaecenter.org

11. Vibrant Community   13 professional interest sections and listservs   Volunteer opportunities within the sections   Face-to-face learning opportunities   Online learning communities   Expositions: Annual Meeting & Springtime™

12. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Essential Tools Associations Now magazine Future-focused and strategic research Association Knowledge Center Journal of Association Leadership Market & industry research Web site: www.asaecenter.orgwww.asaecenter.org ASAE Services, Inc. Who’s Who Membership Directory & Buyers’ Guide

13. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership How to get involved   Share your knowledge and experience by writing for one of our essential resources   Take advantage of calls for presentations/ speakers   Participate in online learning communities   Discover volunteer opportunities within Professional Interest Section Councils, Task Forces, and Focus Groups   Submit your great ideas and best practices – This ever- expanding online great ideas’ collection serves as a quick idea-generation tool for association professionals

14. ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Maximize Your Membership Today! Register on the web site and gain member-only access: www.asaecenter.orgwww.asaecenter.org Select 1 to 2 professional interest sections – tell us which ones you want to connect with and we’ll automatically send you the quarterly section e- newsletters! Subscribe & actively participate in electronic section listservs – Subscribe online: www.asaecenter.org, click on People & Groups, click on Listservs!www.asaecenter.org Submit a question to the Knowledge Center: knowledgecenter@asaecenter.orgknowledgecenter@asaecenter.org Your access to customized research services on topics related to association management. Looking for a code of ethics for your board ? In search of effective non-dues revenue strategies? Need samples and models used by other associations and industry partners? Check your e-mail for the bi-weekly In Touch Bulletin Visit the master calendar of programs/events: www.asaecenter.orgwww.asaecenter.org Contact your Member Relations Team with any of your membership needs! mbrdev@asaecenter.org

15. Thank you for your support and please contact us with any of your member needs! Member Service Center 888-950-ASAE Inside WDC Area: 202-371-0940 service@asaecenter.org