AMC Institute News Releases
7-23-03
AMCinstitute CEO Education Program Recognizes ASAE Outgoing President
 WESTMONT,
IL (July 23, 2003) — On June 26, 2003, over 90 association
management company (AMC) owners and their practice partners spent
the day with David Maister, one of the foremost thought leaders
on the professional services industry. During this interactive,
high-level, educational program, Mr. Maister presented a full-day
workshop customized to focus on the challenges and opportunities
of managing professional service firms (AMCs), their owners and
their practice leaders. “The program actually exceeded my
expectations – great delivery, excellent content in an understandable
and practical way,” said Lynda Patterson, vice president of
Executive Director, Inc.
During lunch, Michael S. Olson, CAE, outgoing president and CEO
of ASAE and former AMC owner, was recognized for his contribution
to the industry. William MacMillan, CEO of Association Headquarters
in Mt. Laurel, NJ, and David Baumann, COO, Executive Director, Inc.
in Milwaukee, WI, presented a plaque that acknowledged Michael’s
achievements and commitment to the AMC industry.
Olson’s personal remarks included his top ten recommendations
to the AMC community:
- Accept zero tolerance for improper and unethical business practices.
- Achieve higher AMC visibility in industry and in the community.
- Commit to and support aggressive marketing of the AMC brand.
- Define and promulgate AMC best practices.
- Reach out to the supplier community and develop partnerships.
- Determine the roles for ASAE and IAAMC.
- Engage volunteer leaders of your boards and offer value-added
governance support.
- Staff your clients with a mix of proven professionals and promising
new graduates.
- Reach the point where you can be selective in “pitching”
to new association clients.
- Improve efficiency and economy of management costs and operations.
The AMCinstitute program was sponsored by Hinton & Grusich,
a premier national sales office for hotels, resorts and convention
and visitor bureaus, and the following properties: Amelia Island
Plantation, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Charleston Place Hotel,
InterContinental Dallas and The Registry Resort & Club.
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