2011 Annual Conference Registration is Open

Registration is now open for the 2011 Annual Conference in Boston - a city known as the "Athens of America." We have an incredible line up of speakers who will share their expertise on Embracing the Revolution in Health Care. From turning doctors into leaders to radical changes for associations and everything in between, the sessions are relevant to medical society management.

In addition, there will be numerous networking opportunities in which to catch up with old friends and foster new partnerships. There are many optional events as well as many sites and activities to do on your own.

Discover for yourself how AAMSE's Annual Conference can inspire professional vision and renew your personal spirit. We look forward to seeing all of you in Boston.

Uncover and Advance the Leader Within

Have you incorporated Kouzes and Posner's (K&P's) Five Practices of Exemplary Leaders into your career?

If execution has been a struggle, come learn how other medical society executives have successfully integrated these practices into their everyday job. Dan Kelsey, MBA, MA, CAE of Indiana State Medical Association will be presenting Leadership Alumni: Being an Exemplary Leader in Practice at the 2011 AAMSE Annual Conference in Boston.

Mr. Kelsey will conduct a survey with fellow alumni and the results will form the basis of this breakout session's practical look at how K&P's practices are implemented by your colleagues and can help you to be a better leader.

When registering for the conference, don't forget to identify yourself as a graduate of the AAMSE Leadership Academy - you will be automatically enrolled in the Leadership Alumni Breakfast where you may reconnect with fellow alumni.

Do you know someone who would benefit from attending the AAMSE Leadership Academy?

Registration is now open for the 2011 AAMSE Leadership Academy, June 9-11 in Rosemont, IL.

The AAMSE Leadership Academy is a unique and intensive immersion in case studies, strategies, tools and techniques that are proven to uncover and develop the leader within.

What Will it Take for Medical Societies to Prosper Tomorrow?

Join us at the 2011 AAMSE Annual Conference in Boston, July 20-23 as Mary Byers, CAE, reports the new realities facing medical societies today, using real-world examples from numerous interviews that she will be conducting with medical society executives prior to the conference.

Management changes, member markets, programs and services - learn practical steps for beginning a revolution within your organizations and how to focus less on the "what" and more on the "why" and "how" of your work as a leader.

In addition to authoring Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations, Ms. Byers has spoken in 26 states to a wide variety of audiences including the Indiana and Illinois Societies of Association Executives and American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.



The full registration brochure will be available for download soon and online registration will soon follow.

We hope to see you in Boston!

CommPartners - Exhibitor Announced

We'd like to thank CommPartners for their support and commitment to AAMSE and the 2011 Annual Conference.
Based in Columbia, Maryland, CommPartners, LLC offers basic webcasts, hybrid and managed online events, virtual conferencing, online learning portals and web and audio conferencing. CommPartners has served thousands of associations and businesses since 1995 and has been an ASAE Endorsed Services partner for the past 11 years.

The Most Irish City in America

What are you doing this St. Patrick's Day?

Boston held the first St. Patrick's Day celebration in 1737 and the city still boasts
one of the nation's largest St. Patrick's Day parades.

The Boston-Cambridge area has over 100 Irish pubs -
more than any place else in America.

What are you doing this July?

You're in luck!
AAMSE is heading to Boston for the 2011 Annual Conference.

Come for education.
Stay for corned beef.

Come for networking.
Stay for a pint.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

New Member / First Timer Program

As a new attendee to the AAMSE Annual Conference, it is easy to miss the multitude of opportunities available to you. Be sure to review the following to ensure you have a productive and fulfilling annual conference experience!

Education

The education at the AAMSE Annual Conference is considered among the best in the industry and is designed by and for medical society executives. Each session is chosen for its relevance, value and ability to advance the professional development of each attendee.

Networking

The annual conference brings together senior-level, mid-level and new professionals within medical society management. Networking takes place at receptions, meals and other miscellaneous events. However, the best networking at the conference is during the educational sessions and featured speakers. Strong bonds are formed when medical society professionals take on the role of student and grow professional together during sessions. Not only will there be “lecture” style sessions, you will also have opportunities for interactive and “hands-on” learning.

As a New Member / First Timer, you will be paired with an AAMSE veteran, based on similar job function and/or organization type. This veteran will be in contact with you in the weeks preceding the conference. You will have the opportunity to meet this veteran along with other new members / first timers as well as AAMSE board and committee members at a gathering directly before the Opening Reception on Wednesday evening. Be sure to attend the New Member / First Timer breakfast the following day as well.

Most important, be sure to identify yourself as a New Member / First Timer when registering for the 2011 Annual Conference to take advantage of these additional offerings.

Registration for the 2011 AAMSE Annual Conference will be opening soon!

Thank You for Making the First Annual AAMSE Profiles of Excellence a Success!

Medical societies are making waves among their membership, the community and around the country with unique and creative efforts. In its first year, over 25 AAMSE members have shared their experiences in the categories of communication, membership, education, and advocacy. We thank each applicant for contributing to the shared medical society body of knowledge. Award winners will be announced during the Installation Lunch at the 2011 Annual Conference in Boston, MA. Be sure to check the Common Sense blog for more details!

HEALTH eCAREERS - Silver Sponsor

We'd like to thank HEALTHeCAREERS for their continued support and commitment to AAMSE and the 2011 Annual Conference.

HEALTH eCAREERS Network is the first and only true healthcare careers and recruitment Network. Joining the Network is risk-free, bringing more jobs and career content to your online career center, more benefits to members and more non-dues revenue to your organization. Stop by our table or visit HEALTHeCAREERS.com.

Optional Outing: Boston Dinner Cruise

Optional outing on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the AAMSE Annual Conference:

The Spirit of Boston delivers the most entertaining and unique combination of dining, dancing, entertainment and spectacular views in Boston. Partake in a freshly prepared buffet followed by coffee and dessert, then let the DJ spin your favorite tunes or take your drink topside and relax on the outdoor patio deck. Buffet includes salads, carving stations, chicken, salmon, pasta, sides and desserts (vegetarian options available). Drinks include water, tea and coffee. Cash bar available. The Spirit of Boston dock is adjacent to the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center.

Include this option when you register for the conference. Online registration will open soon.

We hope to see you in Boston!

Revolution is on the Horizon

With the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the revolution of health care continues to be front and center with medical societies. New programs and regulations continue to be rolled out, with every day bringing new challenges. At the 2011 AAMSE Annual Conference, you will hear from your colleagues on how their organizations are moving forward with implementation and education of their members as health system reform continues to evolve.

Registration for the 2011 Annual Conference will be opening later this month. The schedule of topics is posted online - check back often as speakers and detailed descriptions are added.

And while you’re visiting Boston for the conference, take in the sites and history of America’s Revolution. There is much to see and do in Boston. Here is just one possibility:

There is a complimentary shuttle that operates round-trip service from the Seaport World Trade Center to the Old State House. The Boston Massacre took place in front of the balcony on March 5, 1770 and the original site is marked by a cobblestone circle.

The National Park Service has a visitor center next to the Old State House at 15 State Street and offers free 90-minute walking tours of the Freedom Trail. For more information call (617) 242-5642.

Health Care - Embrace the Revolution!

Medical Societies of the Future: The Challenge of Change

Guest Writer: Susan G. D'Antoni, Executive Director, Montgomery County Medical Society and 2011 Annual Conference Program Committee Member

“If you're in a bad situation, don't worry it'll change. If you're in a good situation, don't worry it'll change. “-John A. Simone, Sr.

Sound familiar? It is true that CHANGE is a constant in the world of medical associations and in life! Perhaps it is even truer today!

In light of health system reform, general economic uncertainty and societal changes, coupled with changes in member expectations and demographics, changes in regulations and technology and constant financial challenges, medical society executives and staff will need more than a crystal ball to predict the future role and structure of medical associations.

At this year’s annual conference in Boston, Cate Bower, CAE, IOM, will address Medical Societies of the Future: The Challenge of Change during Friday morning’s general session. This presentation will be timely and relevant to the work we all do everyday! We will gain insights into major trends that have implications for the work of our associations and our work on behalf of our members. We will explore the potential alternative impacts major trends have on the roles and functions of medical societies. And, we will explore the implications of these trends and changing roles on our medical societies.

This is a DON’T MISS session at this year’s conference! Learning how to adapt and lead in a constantly changing environment is an important professional development skill for CEOs and staff specialists alike.

Providing valuable educational opportunities is a core purpose of AAMSE. I’m excited about the 2011 Annual Conference in Boston and this session. Please join me July 20-23^rd and Embrace the Revolution of Health Care!

NHCN - Exhibitor Announced

We'd like to thank National Healthcare Career Network for their continued support and commitment to AAMSE and the 2011 Annual Conference.

To address the national healthcare staffing crisis while building their brand, strengthening member value, protecting their data and increasing non-dues revenue, more than 245 associations have joined the National Healthcare Career Network. The NHCN makes the right connections and brings the best results.

AAMSE Red Sox Outing: Priceless

Fenway Frank: $2.50

Replica Game Cap: $17.99
AAMSE Red Sox Outing: $72.00


Seeing the Green Monster, Pesky's Pole and The Lone Red Seat: Priceless

The Boston Red Sox are on day four of their spring training schedule
and exactly one month away from the regular season away opener.

Registration for the 2011 AAMSE Annual Conference
will be opening in the next few weeks.
Don't forget to purchase optional social events as you register for the conference.
Tickets will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Health Care - Embrace the Revolution!