Association Leadership - September/October 2008 - (Page 9)

homepage In the News Congratulations to: Susan Kessler, CAE, who retired Aug. 31 as associate executive director of Texas Exes after more than 36 years with the association, which she will continue to serve as a consultant. She plans to spend time with family, volunteer in the community and be open to new possibilities – including improving her golf score. Mary Partridge, of Impact Consulting, who was named chair-elect of the National Board of the American Lung Association. Chuck Courtney, CAE, who’s taken over as associate director for administration, government affairs, with the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Participation at the University of Texas. Bruce Wolpert, CMP, who was appointed to the sales and marketing team at the 176-room NYLO Hotel in Plano. Bruce will be working with Elaine Gamer, DOSM, to assist with local corporate housing needs and group business. Richie Jackson, executive vice president/CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, who received the association’s highest award in recognition for outstanding contributions to the industry and the association. He was inducted into the TRA Hall of Honor on June 23 in Houston. Christi Stinson, CPA, CAE, who was named executive director of the Funding Information Center. Christi brings more than 20 years of successful association management to her new position. Calendar of Events – 2008 September 28-30 New Ideas 2008: Educational Conference (Corpus Christi) October 21 Learn@Lunch It’s About Time (Time Management) October 28 CEO Strategies (Houston) Managing in Uncertain Times November 11 Learn@Lunch Utilizing New Web Technologies November 20 Webinar Cultural Competencies December 3 CEO Strategies (Austin) Managing in Uncertain Times Bob Hale, the Houston Association of REALTORS® president and CEO, who was named 2008 “Innovator of the Year” by Inman News. Hale recently marked his 20th anniversary as HAR’s president and CEO. In 2006, REALTOR® magazine named him one of the “25 Most Inﬂuential Thought Leaders in the U.S. real estate industry.” The Inman Innovator Awards honor forwardthinking technologies, Web services, business models and innovators in online real estate, brokerage and media companies. They are considered among the most prestigious and coveted honors in real estate. The Texas Association of Stafﬁng, which was honored at Stafﬁng World, the annual convention and expo of the American Stafﬁng Association, in San Antonio. Kate Thornberry Hill, CAE, executive director of TAS, received a superior merit award for outstanding programs and chapter efforts in 20072008. The Texas chapter also received a superior merit award for its outstanding legislative efforts, marking the ﬁrst time a chapter won ﬁrst place in both categories. September/October 2008 | Association LEADERSHIP 9

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Association Leadership - September/October 2008 Contents President’s Column Homepage 60-Second Solutions An Interview with TSAE’s New Chairperson TSAE’s Newest Board Members Vetting Volunteers Orientation of Volunteer Leaders Get on Board – Qualification Considerations Questions to Ask Before Saying Yes Liability Insurance for Volunteer Leaders Committee Planning TSAE’s Annual Golf Outing Congratulations to Our New CAEs Perspectives Association Case Study New Members Community Spotlight San Antonio Beaumont Index to Advertisers Advertiser.com The Lighter Side of Associations

Association Leadership - September/October 2008

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