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Resumes-Jobs-Space POSITIONS AVAILABLEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE ALS ASSOCIATION Arkansas Chapter of The ALS Association (Lou Gehrigs Disease)Rogers, ArkansasBachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred35 years minimum related non-profit fundraising experience with 24 years in a supervisory capacityExperience in cultivation, training of top-level volunteer leadershipTeam player who has the ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteersMust have experience in developing, maintaining, and maximizing relationshipsWillingness and ability to travel as requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office software Database knowledge and understanding of various computer systemsEffectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environmentExtremely efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressureQualified candidates send cover letter, resume & salary history to: jobs_alsa-national.org RESUMES ON FILERECENT UCA GRADUATEMajor in History, Minor in SpanishExperience with meeting & event planningCan provide references from ASAE MembersOFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE425 WEST BROADWAY, NORTH LITTLE ROCKAvailable Jan 1, 2012 About 12' by 16'Shared space with Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association officeAccess to printers, copiers, folders, etc.Access to conference room for about 14Perfect for a one-person operation who doesnt want the overhead of a large officeContact Dennnis Jungmeyer at AADA, (501) 372-2596
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Bravo, Association Benefit Solutions, now boasts 23 associations as members. If your association would like to offer your members these same health benefits, please call ASAE Members Mary Busby, Bobby Whitfield, or Jackson Whitfield in Little Rock at (501) 377-8026. Other non-HIPG benefits, such as dental, vision, life and disability coverage are also available through Stephens Insurance, LLC.

Newsletter JANUARY 2012Lunch with Governor Beebe at the MansionTuesday, January 17, 11:30 to 1:00Association Executive Members only$ 100 per personRSVP to dandurand1_prodigy.net (an invoice will be e-mailed to you)ASAE starts the New Year with one of your favorite events, Lunch with Governor Beebe at the Arkansas Governor�s Mansion. Association Executive Members may invite one guest (your association�s chairman, president or legislative committee chairman). The cost for the Association Executives and their guest is $100 per person, checks made payable to the Arkansas Sheriffs� Youth Ranches. (Proceeds will benefit �Our Kids� at the Ranch.) If space allows after Jan.4, Association Executives can invite additional guests, ($100 each), until we fill the hall.ASAE ChristmasTHANK YOU to all who provided Christmas gifts for �Our Kids� at the Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Members were creative with their wrapping, from Arkansas themed gifts to silver towers to some with a little �bling-bling.� Hal Vandiver took home the bottle of champagne. Despite the economy, members were extremely generous this year. Your support is greatly appreciated. Friends attending the ASAE�s Christmas Party at the Arkansas Arts Center enjoyed the music of Just Two Guys while dining on the buffet by Simply the Best Catering. �Just Two Guys� continued the party at the Peabody afterward. THANKS to the Peabody for providing the suite.Our sponsors for the evening were:Lauri Williams of Optasia Career & Training ServicesTim Glasscock of Sunbelt Convention ServicesKarena White of Peabody Little RockAllyson Dyer of Rogers Convention BureauThanks to the Christmas Party Committee for planning this fun event: Brian Itzkowitz, Benny Baker and Cynthia Bass.2012 Membership Dues and 2012 DirectoryThe start of a new year means two things. Soon it will be time to distribute the new 2012 Membership Directory AND time to renew your dues for 2012. Dues Renewal Notices will be enclosed in your printed copy of the January newsletter. Association Executives dues are $ 125 per person, Associate Members are $ 150 per person. Please be prompt with your response.Tom Larimer�s Father Passed AwayTheodore Evert �Ted� Larimer passed away at home on New Years Eve. Pam and Tom were with him when he passed. A visitation will be held Tues., Jan. 3, 5-7 at the Nelson Funeral Chapel in Green Forest. Funeral services will be Wed., Jan. 4, also at the Nelson Chapel in Green Forest at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at the nearby Pickins Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Yell Lodge No. 64 (F&AM) in Green Forest. "Thanks for the condolences I've received. I really do appreciate your thoughts. Dad was 91 so it was no big surprise, but the loss is real regardless." Tom LarimerLobbyists: Remember to Register for 2012 prior to January 15! �(e) In order to maintain continued status as a registered lobbyist, each registered lobbyist shall re-register by January 15 of each year. The lobbyist registration form will not be considered filed until it is delivered to the appropriate office under � 505 of these rules.� Your 2011 4th Quarter Lobby reports will also be due on January 15.Association Executives After HoursThursday, January 26 4-6pmArkansas Press Association Board RoomOur second �Association Executive After Hours� will be Thursday, January 26 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the board room of the Arkansas Press Association, 411 South Victory. The first one had about 25 attendees. There is no set agenda and no cost, just association executives visiting with each about what�s on their mind.Arkansas Bankers Association President & CEO Kenneth D. Hammonds Announces RetirementThe Board of Directors of the Arkansas Bankers Association announces the retirement of the organization�s President & CEO, Kenneth D. �Ken� Hammonds, effective December 31, 2011. Mr. Hammonds joined the ABA in January of 1999 and has served as president & CEO since June of 2000. "I have enjoyed the many strong relationships we have built with our members," Hammonds said. "It has been an honor to work for this industry and go to work everyday to create economic opportunities that make Arkansas the best state to raise a family and start a business. I will always be thankful for the faith and trust our bankers have placed in me." The Arkansas Bankers Association has selected William R. �Bill� Holmes to serve as the next president and chief executive. Prior to his joining the ABA in February of 2003, Mr. Holmes has spent the last 25+ years in investment banking and in the trust and wealth management divisions of Stephens Inc., Twin City Bank, Mercantile Bank and Metropolitan National Bank.2012 HRMA Human Resource Management ConferenceThe 2012 HRMA Human Resource Management Conference will be held March 14-16 at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock. We are proud to partner with the American Society for Training & Development, Arkansas Chapter (ASTD), The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the Arkansas Compensation Association (ACA). With a Legislative Update and 4 tracks (33 sessions to choose from), there is something for EVERYONE! You'll find it to be the best bang for your buck! Click on this link: http://www.hrmaar.org/Conference and register TODAY! -- Nancy Martinsen, PHR, serves as Executive Director of the association.How to Win an ElectionFebruary 2-3, Register by Jan.23 in FayettevilleWashington County Farm Bureau Conference Room1165 N. Meadowlands DriveDo you know someone considering an office? This seminar teaches you how to evaluate the candidate and the electorate, build campaign structure, raise money, enlist allies, create coalitions and get last-minute election-day voter attention. Video recording, a case study and computer simulation let you test techniques, tools and methods.Costs: Candidate, $225; Campaign Manager, $225Fee includes materials, two lunches, a reception on Thursday evening, and refreshment breaks both days.Contact Stanley Hill, Arkansas Farm Bureau for more details, PH (501) 228-1564 stanley.hill_arfb.comi-Pad Training by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development CenterElectronic tablets like the iPad by Apple were hot items this holiday season. Do you own a tablet or have one on your wish list? Or, are you not even sure what a tablet does? The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center can show you ways to implement tablet technology into your everyday business practices. In the coming months, ASBTDC will offer special training sessions and consulting services to small businesses interested in using tablets. Read on for a sneak peek - and a discount!Using a state-of-the-art iPad 2 lab, ASBTDC will offer 25 hands-on training sessions around the Little Rock metro area starting in February. The new seminar "Using Media Tablets for Your Business" will introduce you to tablet computing. Learn the basics and explore built-in applications as well as several downloadable apps that are being used with success by other small businesses. Discover how you can process invoices in the field, teleconference with employees and customers, and much more. Seating is limited, so reserve your space soon.Thursday, Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m., UALR Reynolds Business Center (Register Online)Wednesday, March 7, 1-4 p.m., Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce (Register Online)Thursday, April 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Jacksonville Community Center (Call 501.683.7700 to register)View our training calendar (http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/littlerock.asp#current) to register and to view other upcoming hands-on seminars. Call 501.683.7700 or toll-free 800.862.2040 to schedule an appointment today.

Associate News ASSOCIATE NEWS - JANUARY The Peabody Little Rock Named Four-Star Hotel By Forbes Travel GuideForbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, has unveiled its 54th annual listing of Five-Star and Four-Star hospitality establishments worldwide and named The Peabody Little Rock as part of this list. The Peabody Little Rock will be showcased with all of the 2012 award winners on Startle.com, the new interactive website of Forbes Travel Guide. The site features exclusive offers, or �Star Experiences�, thousands of unique photos and videos on award-winning properties and destinations, social activity and access to some of the world�s leading luxury hospitality brands and tastemakers, and original expert answers to the questions of travel from Forbes Travel Guide inspectors. With its expert content, social connections, curated lists, and exclusive offers and experiences, Startle.com delivers a one-of-a-kind destination online for the most discerning travelers. The 2012 award marks the third consecutive year The Peabody Little Rock has been named a Four-Star facility, and it remains the only Four-Star hotel in the state of Arkansas. Karena White and David McWhorter represent the Peabody in ASAE.Pleasant Valley Country Club Ready to Host EventsMichael Johnson of the Pleasant Valley Country Club (PVCC) wants to host your next event, whether it�s a luncheon, staff training or retreat, seminar or dinner. PVCC offers space for groups from 10 to 300. The beautiful Lakeview Room can accommodate up to 80. The Terrace overlooking the 18th green is a great place for an evening cocktail party. Contact Michael at (501) 975-3251 or michaeljohnson_pvcc.ccNew Austin Hotel WebsiteThe Austin Hotel�s new website now gives you the option of making your room reservations on-line. Visit their new website, www.TheAustinHotel.com or call Barrie Nagy at (501) 623-6600. Cure those �after holiday blues� by planning a trip to Eureka Springs! The larger spas are open, and now is the perfect month for a long relaxing weekend in a lovely B&B, or a cabin with Jacuzzi and fireplace. There are still some sunny, crisp days to be enjoyed...perfect for a bracing hike at Lake Leatherwood Park or at Beaver Dam. Many shops are open, but it's best to call first and check.* Our famous Eureka Gras Mardi Gras festival begins in royal fashion on Jan 7 at 5 p.m., with the King's Day Kickoff at Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern. Frolic with the locals as we meet our new King and Queen. There's free food and music for anyone masked or in costume. King cakes will be served for dessert, and drinks are offered at Happy Hour prices. * January 28, 3 p.m. at the Rowdy Beaver, the parade floats will be christened. It's Sponsor Appreciation Day, and the Krewe of Krazo invites everyone to come honor the sponsors, raise a glass of cheer, and start anticipating the flamboyant, exuberant, colorful Mardi Gras events we've planned for February. Costumes and masks are never in poor taste at these events!* This year's Mardi Gras celebration theme is My-O-Mayan, a good-natured poke at the fuss being made about the ending of the Mayan calendar later this year. According to our Mardi Gras maven Dan Ellis, Jack Miller's new float has the concept down: a jaguar, a pyramid and a sacrificial virgin.* February will see four masked balls, several jazz events, a night parade and then the official afternoon parade, the Arti Gras (spicy) artist's showcase and more. We'll give you all the details of these events in our February newsletter. Can't wait to learn more? Visit www.Krazo.Ureeka.org for the full story.* If you've a yen for the paranormal, January is the month for the Crescent Hotel's ESP Weekend Ghost seminar. Call 877-342-9766 for details and to register.* The following restaurants are open in January:Basin Park Balcony (Fri, Sat, Sun)Cafe AmoreCatfish CabinChelsea'sCoffee StopCrystal Dining RoomDr. Baker's LoungeForest HillGarden Bistro (reopens last week of Jan)Geraldi's Grandma's Cornbread and BeansGrande TaverneLocal FlavorMcDonald'sMi LeiMyrtie Mae'sNew DehliOasisPied PiperPizza HutRoadhouseRockin' PigRogue's ManorRoscoe's Coffee (every morning)Rt. 62 DinerRowdy BeaverSquid and WhaleSparky'sStoneHouseSubwayConcert Schedule for Tunica* Gold Strike Casino: Willie Nelson ~ January 13; Loretta Lynn ~ March 16 & 17; The Frontmen of Country ~ April 21; Rick Springfield ~ June 9; Free live entertainment at the Stage Bar (Tues-Sat). For tickets and details, visit http://www.goldstrikemississippi.com/entertainment/millenniumtheatre.aspx. To host your next meeting at Gold Strike, contact Kimberly Jordan-Sides kjordan_goldstrike.com* Harrah's Tunica: Funny Bone Comedy Club ~ Wed-Sat. To host your next meeting at Harrah�s, contact Rebecca Ashley, rashley_harrahs.com* Horseshoe: The Stage Bar - Live entertainment nightly* Isle of Capri - Lula: Brian McKnight ~ January 14. Tickets are on sale now for just $25. Great hotel and ticket packages starting at $129. Book Brian McKnight hotel and ticket package online or to book by phone, call 1-800-THE-ISLE (1-800-483-4733) and mention code BACK; Merle Haggard ~ January 20. To host your next event at the Isle, contact Nicole Lamar, nicole.lamar_islecorp.com4square Caf� & Gifts offers gift baskets, catering and more4square Caf� & Gifts can provide hassle free service for your gifts or gift baskets need for conferences speakers and attendees for clients or employees. 4square Caf� & Gifts, established 2005 can smooth your gift buying process for your business, clients, family and friends. All gifts and gift baskets are professionally packed, wrapped and delivered or shipped to bring smiles. You have option to choose from our catalog or give us your budget and will send you few options to decide. 4square also offers a total vegetarian catering with cookies and cheesecake for your personal or office parties. Contact ASAE Member, Rashmi Jain 4 at Square Cafe & Gifts, 4squaregifts_gmail.comHillcrest Hall in Little Rock ready for your retreats and eventsHave your spring board retreat or legislative event, right here in Little Rock at Hillcrest Hall, a picturesque event venue nestled in the heart of hillcrest on the corner of Lee and Kavanaugh Boulevard. Whether you need a place a dinner under the wisteria arbor for up to 30, luncheon, reception, or even a culinary adventure in the kitchen, we have the ideal setting for your next board meeting or legislative event! We can accommodate up to 150 people. Please visit hillcresthall.net for details or contact Nicole Brown, PH (501) 663-7515 or exerdir_glcgc.net. Hillcrest Hall hosted ASAE�s first Association Executives After Hours.Three Fort Smith properties get new Director of SalesLong time hospitality veteran Kyndall Dyer-Hilts is now Director of Sales for three properties in Fort Smith, the Hampton Inn, Aspen Hotel & Suites and the newly opened, AmericInn. The properties are centrally located off of I-540 and within minutes of Downtown Fort Smith and the Fort Smith Convention Center. All are within walking distance of several restaurants and shopping. Each hotel serves a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, provide free wireless internet and sleeping rooms are equipped with microwaves & refrigerators. Meeting rooms are also available for seating maximum of 50 people. This is perfect for your board retreats. Contact Kyndall at 479-522-3301 or kendall.dyerhilts_ihrco.com2012 is the year of Titanic! April 10, 2012 marks 100 years since Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage. For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670.Murry�s Dinner Theatre Driving Miss Daisy: January 10 � February 4A humorous and warm-hearted look at the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken black man who, in time, becomes her best friend. This delightful Pulitzer Prize winner is worth the drive from anywhere! Don't miss our own film star Candyce Hinkle (True Grit) starring in this timeless classic. * 2012 Season Announced! Call (501) 562-3131 to get the full schedule, which includes some of your favorites like The Odd Couple, The Sound of Music and Barefoot in the Park. www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com

Members MEMBERSASSOCIATION MEMBERSAARP | www.aarp.orgALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | www.alz.orgAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Mid-South Division, Inc. | www.cancer.orgAMERICAN CASE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | www.acmaweb.orgAMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION | www.diabetes.orgARKANSAS BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION | No website availableARKANSAS ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS | www.arkansasafp.orgARKANSAS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | www.ahsaa.orgARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION | www.agaviation.netARKANSAS ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION | www.arasphalt.com | www.beyondroads.comARKANSAS ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION | www.arkansas-acte.orgARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS | www.aaea.wsARKANSAS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION | No website availableARKANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkbankers.orgARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION | www.arkbar.comARKANSAS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkbroadcasters.orgARKANSAS CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION | www.arcta.orgARKANSAS CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION | www.arbeef.org ARKANSAS CHAPTER/ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA | www.agcar.netARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION | www.arneca.orgARKANSAS COALITION FOR EXCELLENCE | www.acenonprofit.orgARKANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES ASSOCIATION | www.acaaa.orgARKANSAS CREDIT UNION LEAGUE | www.acul.orgARKANSAS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | www.aeaonline.orgARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC. | www.ecark.orgARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL FEDERATION | www.environmentark.orgARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION | www.arfb.comARKANSAS FLORISTS ASSOCIATION, INC | www.arkansasfloristsassociation.orgARKANSAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION | www.arkforests.orgARKANSAS FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL CARE | www.afmc.orgARKANSAS GOOD ROADS & TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL | www.agrtc.comARKANSAS GROCERS & RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION | www.agrma.orgARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION | www.arhealthcare.comARKANSAS HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkansashomebuilders.orgARKANSAS HOMEFURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION | www.arhomefurnishingsassociation.comARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | www.arkhospitals.orgARKANSAS HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION | www.arhospitality.comARKANSAS INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkiada.orgARKANSAS INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS & ROYALTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION | www.aipro.orgARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATION | www.amha.net ARKANSAS MEDICAL GROUP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasmgma.comARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETY | www.arkmed.orgARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE | www.arml.orgARKANSAS OIL MARKETERS ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.aoma.org ARKANSAS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasoptometric.orgARKANSAS OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | www.arkosteomed.orgARKANSAS PETROLEUM COUNCIL | No website availableARKANSAS PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | www.arpharmacists.orgARKANSAS PRESS ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.arkansaspress.orgARKANSAS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.arkansaspropane.comARKANSAS READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION | www.concretearkansas.orgARKANSAS REALTORS ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasrealtors.comARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION | www.arala.net ARKANSAS RICE GROWERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasricegrowers.comARKANSAS SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION | www.arsba.orgARKANSAS SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION | www.arkansassheriffsassociation.comTHE ARKANSAS SHERIFFS' YOUTH RANCHES | www.youthranches.comARKANSAS SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES | www.arksae.netARKANSAS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | www.arcpa.orgARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS/AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF ARKANSAS | www. arkengr.orgARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS | www.arklobbyists.orgARKANSAS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS | www.arkansasstatechamber.comARKANSAS STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasdentistry.orgARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.aseaar.orgARKANSAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION | www.ataweb.orgARKANSAS TIMBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkloggers.comARKANSAS TRANSIT ASSOCIATION | www.arkansastransit.comARKANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION | www.arktla.orgARKANSAS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.arkansastrucking.comARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, ARKANSAS CHAPTER | www.arthritis.org/chapters/arkansas/ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS OF ARKANSAS | www.abcark.comASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES | www.arcounties.orgTERRIE BAKER & COMPANY | No website availableBEST ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT | www.bestmanagement.netBETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF ARKANSAS | www.bbbarkansas.orgBRM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT & SERVICES, LLC | No website availableCARTI FOUNDATION | www.carti.comCOMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF ARKANSAS, INC. | www.chc-ar.orgKIMBERLY B. DANDURAND | No website availableFAYETTEVILLE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION | www.twncenter.comGOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS, INC. | www.GoodwillAR.orgHEIFER INTERNATIONAL | www.Heifer.orgHENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY | www.hsu.eduHOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LITTLE ROCK | www.hbaglr.comHOMECARE ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS | www.arkansashomehealth.orgINDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF ARKANSAS | www.iiaar.orgLITTLE ROCK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU | www.littlerock.comLITTLE ROCK REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | www.littlerockchamber.comMARTINSEN MANAGEMENT, INC. | www.mmiinc.netMILLIGAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | No website availableNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS | www.naifa.orgNATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS, INC. | www.ngaa.orgNORTH LITTLE ROCK VISITORS BUREAU | www.northlittlerock.travelPINE BLUFF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT, INC. | www.pbecd.comTHE POULTRY FEDERATION | www.thepoultryfederation.comPROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS OF ARKANSAS | www.piaar.comPULASKI COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY | www.pulaskicms.orgRIGGIN & ASSOCIATES | No website availableANGELA ROGERS GROUP | www.angelarogersgroup.comSPRINGDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | www. springdale.comBRENT STEVENSON ASSOCIATES | www.brentstevensonassociates.comWHOLESALE BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF ARKANSAS, INC. | No website availableASSOCIATE MEMBERS1011WEB.COM | www.1011web.comAGORA CONFERENCE & SPECIAL EVENT CENTER | www.AgoraConferenceCenter.comAIRPORT HOLIDAY INNS | www.holiday-inn.com/lit-airportTHE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER | www.arkarts.comARKANSAS DESTINATIONS, INC | www.ardestinations.com ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE DIGEST, INC. | www.ardigest.comARKANSAS QUEEN RIVERBOAT | www.arkansasqueen.comARLINGTON RESORT HOTEL & SPA | www.arlingtonhotel.com THE AUSTIN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER | www.theaustinhotel.comBANK & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | www.bnbsinc.com BANK OF THE OZARKS | www.bankozarks.comBASIN PARK & CRESCENT HOTELS | www.crescent-hotel.com | www.basinpark.comTHE BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU | www.BentonvilleUSA.orgBEST WESTERN INN OF THE OZARKS | www.Innoftheozarks.comBIG CEDAR LODGE | www.big-cedar.comBRANSON/LAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CVB | www.MeetInBranson.netBUSINESS IMAGES & GRAPHICS, INC. | www.mytradeshowdisplay.comBYLITES, INC. | www.bylites.comCAJUNs WHARF/ CAPERS CATERING/COPPER GRILL | www.cajunswharf.com | www.capersrestaurant.com | www.marketatcapers.com | www.coppergrillandgrocery.comTHE CAPITAL HOTEL | www.capitalhotel.comCAPSEARCH.COM | www.capsearch.comCATERING CREATIONS | www.cateringtogogo.com | www.albertpikehotel.com | www.fosterrobinson.comCENTER FOR MANAGEMENT & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION | www.execed.uark.edu | www.rced.uark.eduCHATEAU ON THE LAKE RESORT SPA AND CONVENTION CENTER | www.chateauonthelake.comCHENAL COUNTRY CLUB | www.chenalcc.comCLARION HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER | www.bentonvilleclarion.comCLARION RESORT ON THE LAKE | www.hotspringsclarion.comThe CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER | www.clintonfoundation.orgCOMFORT INN & SUITES HOT SPRINGS | www.comfortinn.comCOMFORT INN & SUITES DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK _ THE CLINTON LIBRARY | www.comfortinnlittlerock.comCOSMOPOLITAN | www.cosmofayetteville.comCORPORATE HEALTH AMERICA | www.corporatehealthamerica.comCOUNTRY INN & SUITES NORTH LITTLE ROCK | www.countryinns.com/littlerockarCOURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN~FORT SMITH | www.marriott.com/fsmcyCRANFORD JOHNSON ROBINSON WOODS | www.cjrw.comCREATIVE CONVENIENCE | www.creativeconvenience.biz CROWNE PLAZA | www.crowneplazalittlerock.com HAMPTON INN & SUITES | www.littlerocksuites.comCRYE-LEIKE REALTORS | www.crye-leike.com SCOTT DAVIS MAGIC | www.scottdavismagic.comDEGRAY LAKE RESORT | www.degray.com DESOTO COUNTY TOURISM ASSOCIATION | Desotocountytourism.comDOLLY PARTONS DIXIE STAMPEDE DINNER & SHOW | www. Dixiestampede.comDOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES BENTONVILLE/ROGERS | www.doubletree.comDOUBLETREE HOTEL- LITTLE ROCK | www.doubletreelr.comDUNLEITH HISTORIC INN | www.dunleith.comEMBASSY SUITES HOT SPRINGS | www.jqh.comEMBASSY SUITES LITTLE ROCK | www.jqh.comEMBASSY SUITES NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HOTEL, SPA & CONVENTION CENTER | www.embassysuitesnwa.com enSYNC CORPORATION | www.ensync-corp.comEUREKA SPRINGS ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION | www.eurekasprings.orgTHEEXPERTCOMPANY.COM SPEAKERS BUREAU | www.TheExpertCompany.com FAYETTEVILLE VISITORS BUREAU | www.experiencefayetteville.comMATT FINCH | www.gill-law.comFINNEGAN & COMPANY | Finnegan-corp.comFORT SMITH CONVENTION CENTER | www.fortsmithar.gov FORT SMITH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.FortSmithAR.govGARNER LOGOS | www.garnerlogos.comGARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS | www.garvangardens.orgGOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT | www.goldstrikemississippi.com/hotelGRAND PLAZA HOTEL | www.bransongrandplaza.comALLEN D. GREEN | No website availableHARRAHS TUNICA | www.Harrahs.comSUSIE HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES | www.neworleansphotos.comHARRISON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.harrisonarkansas.orgDENISE HENDERSON IMAGE CONSULTING | www.denisehendersonimage.comHILLCREST HALL | www.hillcresthallinlittlerock.comHILTON LITTLE ROCK | www.littlerockmetrocenter.hilton.comHILTONS OF BRANSON LANDING AND THE BRANSON CONVENTION CENTER | www.bransonconvention.com HODGEPODGE ETC FLOWERS & GIFT BASKETS | www.hodgepodgeetc.comHOLIDAY INN CITY CENTER FORT SMITH | www.holiday-inn.com/ftsmitharHOLIDAY INN-NORTH LITTLE ROCK | www.holidayinn.comHOLIDAY INN OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER | www.hispringdale.com HOLIDAY INN PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE CENTER | www.hipresidential.comTHE HOT SPRINGS BRAU HAUS | No website availableHOT SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.hotsprings.orgINTEGRITY FINANCIAL, INC. | www.ingfp.comINTERCALL | www.technologies4you.comISLE OF CAPRI ENTERTAINMENT RESORT | www. lula.isleofcapricasinos.comJONESBORO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | www.jonesborochamber.com LAQUINTA DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE CENTER | www.laquinta.comLEAPS & BOUNDS | www.Leapsandbound.comThe LITTLE ROCK CLUB | www.thelittlerockclub.comLITTLE ROCK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.littlerock.comLITTLE ROCK TOURS & TRAVEL/EVENTURE AMERICA | www.littlerocktours.comTHE LODGE AT MOUNT MAGAZINE | www.mountmagazinestatepark.comLODGE OF THE OZARKS | www.lodgeoftheozarks.com MALLARD POINTE LODGE AND RESERVE | www.mallardpointelodge.comThe METROPLEX EVENT CENTER a subsidy of Team Summit | www.metroplexeventcenter.comMETROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK | www.metbank.comMISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF TOURISM | www.visitmississippi.orgMOUNTAIN HARBOR RESORT | www.mountainharborresort.comMURRY'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE | www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.comMUSEUM OF DISCOVERY | www.amod.orgMUZAK | www.sccmuzak.comNEXT LEVEL EVENTS | www.nextleveleventsinc.com NORTH LITTLE ROCK VISITORS BUREAU | www.northlittlerock.travelNWA EXECUTIVE COACHING SOLUTIONS | www.nwacoach.comOZARK CONFERENCE CENTER | www.ozarkconference.org PARAGON CASINO RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER | www.paragoncasinoresort.comPASCHALL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS | www.paschallstrategic.comTHE PEABODY LITTLE ROCK | www.Peabodylittlerock.comTHE PEABODY MEMPHIS | www.peabodymemphis.comPERDIDO BEACH RESORT | www.perdidobeachresort.comPERICARES, INC. | www._thecoldwellbankeradvantage.comPHILLIPS MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICE, INC | www.phillipsmanagement.netPINE BLUFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.pinebluffcvb.orgPRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES, INC. | www.prepaidlegal.comPROVIDENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS & TLC Apparel & Embroidery | www.providentproducts.comPUBLISHING CONCEPTS, INC. | www.Pcipublishing.comRADISSON HOTEL BRANSON | www.radisson.com/bransonmoRAMSEY, KRUG, FARRELL & LENSING | www.rkfl.comREDBALL PRODUCTIONS | www.redballproductions.comROARK SPECIAL PROJECTS | www.roarkgroup.comROGERS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.visitrogersarkansas.comSHERATON DALLAS NORTH | www.sheratondallasnorth.comSHREVEPORT- BOSSIER CITY CONVENTION & TOURIST BUREAU | www.sbctb.org SILVER DOLLAR CITY ATTRACTIONS | www.silverdollarcity.comSMITH BARNEY- Little Rock | www.smithbarney.comSTEPHENS INSURANCE, LLC | www.stephensinsurance.comTHE STEWART AGENCY | www.stewart.comSTONEBRIDGE RESORT | www.StoneBridgeResort Branson.comSUE SMITH VACATIONS/VACATION VALET | www.suesmithvacations.comSUNBELT CONVENTION SERVICES, Inc | www.sunbelt4u.comTAN-TAR-A RESORT | www.tan-tar-a.comTARGET PRINTING & OFFICE CENTRE | www.targetprintinginc.comTHOUSAND HILLS GOLF & CONFERENCE RESORT | www.thousandhills.comTITANIC WORLDS LARGEST MUSEUM ATTRACTION | www.Titanicbranson.comTUNICA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.tunicamiss.comVELDA ROSE RESORT HOTEL & SPA | www.veldarose.netWASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARKANSAS | www.wm.comTHE WESTIN MEMPHIS BEALE STREET | www.Westin.com/bealestreetWINDSONG PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | www.windsongcenter.comWINGATE by WYNDHAM | www.wingateinn.comWINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE | www.uawri.orgWYNDHAM RIVERFRONT LITTLE ROCK | www.wyndham.com

About Us WHO WE AREThe Arkansas Society of Association Executives (ASAE) was formed in January, 1978, to bring together people with common interests concerning Arkansas associations and their activities. The organization has grown to more than 135 regular members representing more than 100 associations. In addition, there are more than 115 Associate Members who represent hotels, resorts, restaurants and other firms which provide products and services to associations. The purposes of ASAE are to provide an opportunity for association executives to network with their peers and to promote education to association executives concerning such topics as convention planning, seminars, communications and publications, management skills and other topics related to association management. ASAE strives to maintain close contacts with state and national legislators in order to better serve their respective members and industries. ASAE is affiliated with the American Society of Association Executives.2011-2012 BOARD & OFFICERSPresident - Tom LarimerVice President - Montine McNulty, CAESec/Treas - Kenny HallPast President - Bo Ryall2nd Year of Two-Year Term: Vicki Farmer, CAE Brent Stevenson Lance Taylor1st Year of Two-Year Term: Nancy Elphingstone Brian Itzkowitz Joe MolinaroEx-Officio: Cindy DewittOUR PAST PRESIDENTS2010-2011 Bo Ryall2009-2010 Anne Fuller2008-2009 Randy Lann2007-2008 Larry Boccarossa2006-2007 Stanley Hill2005-2006 Kelly Robbins2004-2005 Billy Tarpley 2003-2004 David Wroten 2002-2003 Richard Beck, CAE 2001-2002 Dennis Farmer, CAE 2000-2001 Tom Parker 1999-2000 Ann Gilbert 1998-1999 Randy Thurman 1997-1998 J.D. Harper 1996-1997 Jennifer Coleman, CAE 1995-1996 Chris Barneycastle 1994-1995 Kay Durnett 1993-1994 Bob R. Blount 1992-1993 Oscar Russell, CAE 1991-1992 Bruce Backall 1990-1991 Betty Valachovic, CAE 1989-1990 Charler Durnett 1988-1989 Ken LaMastus, CAE 1987-1988 Jim Teeter 1986-1987 Dennis Schick 1985-1986 Frank Ivey 1984-1985 Z. Lynn Zeno 1983-1984 Ken Graves, CAE 1982-1983 Dennis Jungmeyer, CAE 1981-1982 Roger Busfield 1980-1981 Glenn Black 1978-1980 Maurice Lewis

Contact Us

HOW TO JOIN

Thank you for your interest in ASAE. Please email the ASAE Director to request a membership application. We will process your request and contact you soon afterward to confirm your membership information.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

Regular Member

(Association Executive) - $125

Associate Member

(Suppliers, Hotels, Printing Co's, Insurance, etc.) - $150

Retired - $25

WHERE TO FIND US

Mailing Address

Arkansas Society of Association Executives

P.O. Box 23034

Little Rock, AR 72221-3034

Phone

501-223-9188

E-mail the Director

Mary Dandurand: dandurand1_prodigy.net

E-mail the Webmaster

Hollye Staley: hastaley_gmail.com

Ken Graves Award

Larry Boccarossa is Honored with 2011 Ken Graves Memorial Award

(L to R) His wife, Patti, Larry, Grandson Wyatt, daughters Jennifer and Ashley

New Board - Officers

2011-2012 ASAE Board & Officers

President - Tom Larimer

Vice President - Montine McNulty, CAE

Sec/Treas - Kenny Hall

Past President - Bo Ryall

One year remaining:

Vicki Farmer, CAE, Brent Stevenson, Lance Taylor

Two years remaining:

Nancy Elphingstone, Brian Itzkowitz, Joe Molinaro

Ex-Officio:

Cindy Dewitt

Bo Ryall, Tom Larimer, Vicki Farmer, CAE,

Cindy Dewitt, Kenny Hall, Joe Molinaro

Calendar of Events

2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 17Lunch with the Governor, Governor's MansionFebruary 2111:45 a.m.Luncheon, Hilton Little RockMarch 2011:45 a.m.Luncheon, The Little Rock ClubApril 1711:45 a.m.Luncheon, LaQuinta May 17Annual Associate Trade ShowStatehouse Convention CenterJune 1911:45 a.m.Luncheon, War Memorial StadiumJuly 22-25 Annual Convention, DoubleTree Suites by HiltonBentonvilleAugust 11-14 ASAE � Dallas, American Society Annual MeetingAugust 2111:45 a.m.Luncheon, Crowne PlazaSeptember 1811:45 a.m.Luncheon, Heifer InternationalOctober 1611:45 a.m.Luncheon, Pleasant Valley Country ClubNovember 2011:45 a.m.Luncheon Holiday Inn AirportDecember, TBDChristmas Party

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January

January 17

Lunch with the Governor

Governor's Mansion

February

February 21 _ 11:45 a.m.

Luncheon

Hilton Little Rock

March

March 20 _ 11:45 a.m.

Luncheon

The Little Rock Club

Trade Show Convention 2010