Calendar of upcoming events.

Nation's Capital Distinguished      You're invited to see history in the
Speakers Series: Insights on the    making as two of our most noted
Evolving World in Which We Live     journalists join forces together on
With Tim Russert and Christiane     stage for the first time ever to
Amanpour                            explore the rising domestic and
May 2                               international challenges in the
The John F. Kennedy Center for the  world today. Contact Chris Wood at
Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.   202-326-9530 for ticket
                                    availability.

Essential Financial Skills for the  Whether you're newly responsible for
Nonfinance Professional             the budgets in your program area or
May 3                               handle routine financial
The Center for Association          transactions, this session will
Leadership's Marriott Learning      familiarize you with daily-
Complex, Washington, D.C.           encountered terms and concepts.
$195 ASAE members, $295 Nonmembers
Level: I-II; CAE hours: 6

Exceptional Governance              Governance is absolutely critical to
May 5-6                             organizational success but can also
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco     be one of the biggest challenges.
$425 ASAE members, $525 Nonmembers  Designed exclusively for CEOs to
Level II-III; CAE hours: 12         attend with their board chairs or
                                    chair-elects, participants will
                                    learn to build a dynamic board or
                                    leadership team--one that
                                    understands its role, fulfills
                                    responsibilities, demonstrates
                                    visionary leadership, and ultimately
                                    leads the association and its cause
                                    to new heights.

Book Club on Leadership: Now,       Do you love books on leadership but
Discover Your Strengths             yearn to share insights with other
May 11                              association executives? Do you want
12th Floor Conference Room at       to hear how others put what they
ASAE, Washington, D.C.              learn from leadership books into
Complimentary                       action? ASAE's Executive Management
                                    Section invites you to a book club.

Prometheus: A Leadership Think      An intimate retreat for
Tank                                approximately 35 senior association
May 12-14                           executives to discuss leadership
Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City,     issues at deeper levels--such as
Utah                                motivating staff, new metrics of
$495 ASAE members, $595             association management, working with
Nonmembers                          boards, engaging people in
                                    conversation, and political and
                                    cultural transformation.

Assessment Seminars: Myers-Briggs   This practical tool applies a
Type Indicator                      personality inventory assessment to
May 12                              your individual personality
The Center for Association          preferences and helps you better
Leadership's Marriott Learning      understand yourself and the
Complex, Washington, D.C.           personality differences of others,
$80 ASAE members, $180              which helps you and your
Nonmembers                          organization capitalize on
Level I-III; CAE hours: 3           individual strengths and promote
                                    organizational effectiveness.

ASAE New Member Orientation         ASAE and The Center for Association
May 17                              Leadership cordially invite you and
The Center for Association          a friend or colleague to discover
Leadership's Marriott Learning      how to best access membership
Complex, Washington, D.C.           benefits, network with peers, and
Complimentary                       get answers to all your member
                                    questions.

Springtime 2005: The Premier        Stellar educational offerings, fun
Association and Meetings Industry   networking opportunities, an
Expo                                extensive trade show, and more await
May 26                              you at this year's Springtime.
Washington Convention Center,       Sponsored by Greater Fort Lauderdale
Washington, D.C.                    CVB, Greater Houston CVB, Richmond
Before May 13: $75 ASAE members,    Metro CVB, and Tourism Toronto.
$90 Nonmembers

ASAE and The Center for             Please join us for the first Annual
Association Leadership 2005 Annual  Meeting and Exposition of ASAE and
Meeting and Exposition              The Center for Association
August 13-16, 2005                  Leadership. This grand event will be
Gaylord Opryland Resort and         the premier association industry
Convention Center, Nashville        gathering in 2005, promising to
                                    deliver high-impact, practical
                                    educational programs and networking
                                    opportunities for all association
                                    executives and industry partners.

For a full listing of events, please visit
www.centeronline.org/calendar.
Expertise Levels*
Level I: For participants with little or no knowledge of covered areas.
Level II: For participants with general knowledge of literature and
professional practice within covered areas.
Level III: For participants with thorough knowledge of literature and
professional practice within covered areas.
*Adapted from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, credentialing
agency for the American Dietetic Association.