May 2002

National Edition

Editor: Wayne Amundson  
AXI NEWS

AXI Launches New Canadian Cartoon -

Association Life™

Effective Chairing & Minute-Taking Standards Sessions

Bylaws and Board Policies Session 

Privacy Sessions in Saskatoon & Regina

TIPS, TOOLS & RESOURCES

Facilitation Role:

The 'Orming Model for Developing Groups

Clarity....by AXI:

Knowing What To Do

The Tool Shed:

Sharing Documents

Better Practices:

On-Line Documents,

Committees, and

Conflict of Interest

Technology Tips:

Software Upgrading

Reality Check:

The Danger of Free Money

According to the Rules

Current Issues

From the Resource Collection:

Resources selected by AXI that are well worth checking out

 

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FEATURE

Operational Groove or Rut? ....examining the results of a survey of 262 associations and NPOs

What conclusion can be drawn from results that suggest that associations and non-profits are still doing things the same way and with the same tools...     [FULL STORY]

VIEWPOINT

The Cost of Governance

AXI president Wayne Amundson offers some thoughts and advice on a lesser discussed aspect of governance...  [FULL STORY]

ASSOCIATE COLUMN
Plain Language

Carol Humphries, Associate

Association Xpertise Inc. 

Simple and straightforward communications make it easier for the reader   [FULL STORY]

GUEST COLUMN

Re-branding: One Canadian Association Shares Its Experience

Glen Rutland, Director, Communications

CropLife Canada

Adopting a brand is much more involved then simply a name change, explains Lorne Hepworth, President, CropLife Canada...  [FULL STORY]

GUEST COLUMN

Policy Governance in 2002

An AXI Interview With IPGA Chair Caroline Oliver

Raising questions and issues about this highly popular and controversial governance model with the volunteer leader of the International Policy Governance Association...   [FULL STORY]

GUEST COLUMN

Some Simple Guidelines for Merger Discussions

Terry Taylor, President

Canadian Association of Financial Planners

It is early June 2002 as I write this article. The Canadian Association of Financial Planners (CAFP) is in the midst of merger negotiations with the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CAIFA).   [FULL STORY]

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