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DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP, THE ARKANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

This person will be charged with directing and managing the rapidly growing membership base of this professional association.

Anyone interested is encouraged to send resumes to ATLA Executive Director Matthew Hass at mhass_arktla.org or by mailing them to ATLA, 1400 West Markham St., Ste 307, Little Rock, AR 72201.

RESUMES ON FILE

RECENT UCA GRADUATE

Major in History, Minor in Spanish

Experience with meeting & event planning

Can provide references from ASAE Members

BACHELORS IN BUSINESS, MASTERS IN ACCOUNTING

Hendrix University

Seven years experience working for communications companies

EXPERIENCED FRONT OFFICE PERSON

EXPERIENCED HOSPITALITY SALES PERSON

Seeking position in sales or event planning

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

425 WEST BROADWAY, NORTH LITTLE ROCK

About 12' by 16'

Shared space with Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association office

Access to printers, copiers, folders, etc.

Access to conference room for about 14

Perfect for a one-person operation who doesnt want the overhead of a large office

Contact Dennnis Jungmeyer at AADA, (501) 372-2596

Lunch w Gov Beebe

January 2012 Association Executives Lunch with Governor Mike Beebe

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BRAVO

BRAVO CONTINUES TO GROW!

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.

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FEBRUARY 2012

Monthly Luncheon Meeting

Tuesday, February 21, 11:45AM

Hilton Little Rock

$20 per person

Lunch with Governor Beebe at the Mansion

ASAE’s Lunch with the Governor at the Mansion was attended by 85 ASAE members and their association officers. Being the same day the Governor had announced his budget, he focused on answering questions from the attendees rather than giving a speech. The

luncheon also served as a benefit for the Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. The Ranch netted nearly $6,000 from the event.

2012 ASAE Directories

If you have not already received your copy of the 2012 ASAE Directory, you can pick it up at the luncheon meeting at the Hilton on February 21. Be sure to thank our advertisers which are listed on page 4 of the directory. Also, the directory includes the 2012 calendar of events on page 36. Please mark your calendar for 2012 so you can participate in all the events!

Welcome New Members

Dannett Botkin, Hot Springs Village POA

Tiphany Hall, S V I

Renata Partin, Arkansas Automobile Dealers

Sherry Rushing, Emerald Coast CVB

ASAE Membership Renewals

Renewal notices were enclosed in your January newsletter. THANK YOU to those who sent theirs in so promptly. If the ASAE office has received your renewal, then a receipt will be enclosed with the newsletter. There was an option to pay for your monthly luncheons annually to save both time and money, only $ 140 for the eight luncheon meetings. If you need another invoice, please e-mail me, dandurand1_prodigy.net.

ASAE Member, Mark Lowery, Seeks Office

Mark Lowery, a former Chief of Staff in the Lieutenant Governor’s office of Mike Huckabee in the mid 90’s and a former editor of the Maumelle Monitor weekly newspaper has announced he will seek the District 39 seat. Mark is currently an instructor in the Department of Communication at the University of Central Arkansas and has a consulting firm, Lowery Communication and Management. As a consultant, Lowery has done association management for the Arkansas Rental Dealers Association, the Arkansas chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. In that capacity he has also been the organization’s chief lobbyist as well as a contract

lobbyist for the Professional Insurance Agents of Arkansas and the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices. In the early 1990’s he also served as lobbyist and state director of the Christian Coalition of Arkansas. The legislative district has been previously represented by State Representative Ed Garner who is now term-limited and running for the State Senate. After re-districting

the make-up of District 39 consists of most of Maumelle, the Morgan and Oak Grove communities as well as the Amboy area and other sections of the western part of North Little Rock. Lowery holds a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Arkansas –Fayetteville and is a graduate of Sylvan Hills High School.

Goodwill Industries of AR Celebrates 85th Anniversary

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, a nonprofit organization that focuses on assisting people with disabilities and other special needs reach their highest potential through education, training, career services, and employment, is celebrating 85 years of service. Since 1927, Goodwill has been changing lives one donation at a time. Started by a group of community leaders who recognized the state’s need for a training and employment program for those without job skills, the need continues today. In the past fiscal year, Goodwill also opened five new retail stores and attended donations centers across the state, creating over 115 new jobs to support our growth. The

tremendous growth is a direct response to the need Goodwill sees in the community. Over 5,000 Arkansans receive assistance through our free career and placement services each year. Additionally, last year, we placed 648 individuals in jobs with numerous companies covering a variety of industries. Brian Itzkowitz, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is also a board member of ASAE.

Richard Beck, former ASAE President, to Leave Texas Pharmacy Group

Richard Beck, R.Ph., executive director of the influential Texas Pharmacy Business Council, will resign from his position May 1 to pursue other opportunities. He has led the independent pharmacy advocacy alliance since its inception in 2008. Richard will start a consulting business that builds on his 44 years of pharmacy experience and expertise from 28 years of advocacy in pharmacy and health care. He

joined the APRx team as vice president of pharmacy affairs in July 2003 after serving as executive vice-president and CEO of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. A 1968 graduate of the University of Texas College of Pharmacy, he was a practicing pharmacist for 18 years, and owned his own pharmacy in Rockport, Texas, from 1972-85. He worked at the Texas Pharmacy Association from 1985-94, serving as Director of Insurance, Director of Public Affairs and Associate Executive Director. Richard is a longtime member of the American Pharmacists Association, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), Texas Pharmacy Association and Arkansas Pharmacists Association. He held the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives and was named by Drug Topics magazine in 1999 as one of the top 50 pharmacist leaders in the nation. He currently serves on NCPA’s National Legislation and Government Affairs Steering Committee. Richard was the 2002-03 President of the Arkansas Society of Association Executives.

Association Use of Industry and Professional Speakers - Complimentary Report

At the end of 2011, Jeff Cobb released a new report with in-depth information on how trade and professional associations are using professional and industry speakers for their major meetings. “We conducted the research for this in collaboration with Velvet Chainsaw, and to our knowledge, it has some of the most comprehensive information available on the meetings/education market. The report is entirely free of charge - no payment or e-mail address required - and I thought it might be of interest to your membership base." You can find out more and download a copy at: http://www.tagoras.com/2011/12/15/the-speaker-report/ . Contact Jeff Cobb at 919-201-

7460, jcobb_tagoras.com , or www.tagoras.com .

2012 HRMA Human Resource Management Conference

The 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.

Associate News

ASSOCIATE NEWS - FEBRUARY

Holiday Inn Airport Conference Valentine's Special Promotion in Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar!

Boston's will be selling HEART-SHAPED Pizzas from February 11-14th, 2012. Boston's will donate $1 from the sale of any Heart-Shaped Pizza, Valentine Featured Desserts and Paper Hearts to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Valentine's Desserts include Red Velvet Cheesecake and Gluten Free Brownie a la Mode! Nationally, over the past thirteen years, Boston's Restaurants have donated more than $550,000 to local charities. The Heart-Shaped pizzas make a fun gift for your Valentine's Sweetheart or co-workers at the office. Jan Jewell, Director of Sales, 501-490-1000

StoneBridge Resort Branson West, MO Romantic Getaway Package

To help make the most of your Romantic Getaway:When you stay one night you will receive the second night free or, if you can’t stay

two nights, you’ll receive a Romantic Gift Basket including Champagne and keepsake glasses. Call 417-332-1373 for Reservations. Valid through February 29, 2012.

HodgePodge

Valentine's day is around the corner. HodgePodge can help your property put together a Valentine's Day Package. We can provide a bouquet of flowers or a gift baskets (with chocolates, cuddly bear, candles, balloons, cheese and crackers etc) for your clients that are staying overnight or as a personal gift that says Happy Valentine's Day. All flowers bouquets and gift baskets are professionally arranged and wrapped with a hand tie bow. gift basket_aristotle.net

Upcoming Events at Mountain Harbor!

Friday, Feb 3 ~ Lodge Restaurant opens weekends only for February. Full time March 1.

Saturday, Feb 4 ~ Eric Maynard will present a free animal seminar with live animals at the Lodge Conference Building followed by a one hour photo hike on the LOViT Trail.

Friday, Feb 10 ~ Romantic Couple's Retreat at Turtle Cove Spa ~ see info at www.turtlecovespa.com

Saturday, Feb 11 ~ Romantic Couple's Dinner at the Lodge Restaurant. The restaurant will close at 4pm to set up for this fabulous, reservations only event. $69.95 per couple plus tax and gratuity.

Saturday, Feb 19 ~ Rusty Scarborough returns with live birds of prey at the Lodge Conference Building.

Saturday, Feb 25 ~ Wild Bald Eagle release at Harbor

For information on all of these events, information coming soon to our website at: http://www.mountainharborresort.com/todo/calendar/

Congrats to Bentonville!

With the recent opening of Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville was just named one of the top 12 hottest travel destinations of 2012 by Travel + Leisure Magazine! Bentonville is the ONLY U.S. destination in this prestigious list! To plan your next meeting or event in Bentonville, contact Wendy Bader Engelbart Wendy_bentonville.org at the Bentonville Convention and Visitors Bureau.

DoubleTree by Hilton Little Rock

Suzanne Cearley has joined the Doubletree by Hilton Little Rock as its newest sales manager. Suzanne has previous sales experience outside of the hotel industry and will bring a strong customer service background to our sales team. Suzanne will be a new face to ASAE and looks forward to meeting everyone. scearley_doubletreelr.com

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

Marla F. Crider, a 21-year veteran of the Arkansas tourism industry, has assumed the position of assistant tourism director for the state. She follows Nancy Clark, who retired at the end of November after 35 years of service to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Her job responsibilities include maintaining the state tourism budget, organizing the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, serving as the director of the Arkansas Great River Road, and overseeing the department’s advertising and internet accounts. Prior to joining the department, Crider was associate executive director/administration and marketing for Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. The 210-acre botanical garden is owned and managed by the University of Arkansas. Her employment background also includes experience in sales and marketing for Magnolia Lodging of Dallas, executive director for the Tullahoma (Tenn.) Area Chamber of Commerce, director of sales and marketing for the Hot Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau, and serving as group travel manager for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Crider is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a double major in journalism and English education.

Hot Springs Gets Slapped With Double-Secret Probation as ‘Otter’ From ‘Animal House’ Leads Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The entire city of Hot Springs will be on Double-Secret Probation on March 17, 2012, when Delta House Romeo Eric (Otter) Stratton defies Dean Vernon Wormer once again and leads a parade through downtown. Tim Matheson, who played Otter in the legendary 1978

comedy “Animal House” among dozens of other notable roles, will be the celebrity grand marshal for Hot Springs’ First Ever Ninth Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The 98-foot World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade has grown to international acclaim as it annually draws more than 30,000 people to Hot Springs’ Bridge Street, the World’s Shortest Street in Everyday Use. The 2012 parade has been named by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of its Top 20 Events for the year. “St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday in 2012,” Arrison said. “So we have expanded the activities to a full day of fun and frivolity. We’ll have the classic rock band .38 Special to play for the free post-parade street dance, and the organizing committee is considering ideas for other activities.” The Chicken’s back! Yes, The Famous Chicken will buck-buck-buck his way down world-famous Bridge Street for the First Ever Ninth Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. Originally known as The San Diego Chicken, The Famous Chicken will provide entertainment before and during the parade, according to Steve Arrison, CEO of Visit Hot Springs. For more information about the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade call Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027.

Copper Grill

What’s good for lunch today? Sign up to receive the daily specials by e-mail: copper_coppergrillandgrocery.com . Whether it’s their chicken tortilla soup or the fried green tomatoes with roumalade, it’s always good at Copper Grill.

4square Café & Gifts

can provide hassle free service for your gifts or gift baskets need for conferences speakers and attendees for clients or employees. 4square Café & 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.

Little Rock Tours

Crystal Bridges opened Nov. 11, 2011 to national acclaim after six years in the making. The gallery features American Artworks from the Colonial era to today's Contemporary pieces. Crystal Bridges is already forging partnerships with other institutions such as the Louvre', the High Museum of Art and the Terra Foundation for American Art to bring some of the finest masterworks in the art world to Arkansas. Experience the beauty of the natural landscape both indoors and outside as you tour this one of a kind museum. The tour includes roundtrip transportation aboard one of our luxury motorcoaches to Bentonville, Arkansas and tour of Crystal Bridges. Price

is $60pp. Call 501 868-7287 or www.littlerocktours.com .

Hillcrest Hall

Have 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.

2012 is the year of Titanic!

April 10, 2012 marks 100 years since Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage. Titanic Museum Attraction hosts 2012 NICA U.S. Nationals Saturday, February 4, 2012 and Sunday, February 5, 2012. The Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Missouri is the site chosen to host the 2012 National Ice Carving Competition, a preliminary for competitors to end up in the city of Sochi, Russia, the host city for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014. The two-day event will be held on Sat., Feb. 4, and Sun., Feb. 5, 2012.

Titanic Branson Selected as Sole Exhibitor of Unsinkable Molly Brown’s Privately Held Artifact Collection.

Legendary Margaret Tobin Brown’s Great-granddaughter to Dedicate Molly Brown Gallery Thursday, March 22, 2012

Her real name was Margaret “Maggie” Tobin Brown, but the world knew her best as the irascible, indestructible Unsinkable “Molly” Brown. “Beginning January 2012, hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Missouri, will explore the myth, lore and legacy of this larger-than-life Titanic heroine. Featured pieces in the collection include furniture, crystal glassware from Ireland, artwork, photographs, Titanic memorabilia and many other treasures gathered from around the world to grace the Denver mansion Maggie shared with her millionaire mining husband, J.J. Brown. Museum attraction guests will see original costumes worn by Debbie Reynolds in the movie The Unsinkable Molly Brown, including the pale-green, elaborately beaded silk gown she wore while celebrating her birthday abroad in Paris.The Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, Mo. open daily at 9 a.m. Reservations are

strongly suggested, as many dates sell out entirely. Tickets may be purchased online at titanicattraction.com or by phone at 800-381-7670.

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks

Winter Survivors Package - Relax after dealing with holiday running. Situated on more than 30 wondrous wooded acres, our Northern Arkansas resort hotel is an ideal spot. Spend some quality time relaxing in this peaceful resort without spending a lot of money by reserving our Holiday Survivors Package. Survivors Package includes:A serene and peaceful area-- quiet rooms, 2 Breakfasts for 2 at Myrtie Maes Restaurant. Survivors Package is priced starting at $159.00 plus tax per couple for two nights. Ask about our upgrade rooms starting at $199.00 plus tax per couple for two nights. For more information and to book your room call 1-800-552-3785.

Murry’s Dinner Theatre

2012 Season Announced! Call (501) 562-3131 to get the full schedule. www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com

Concert Schedule for Tunica

* Gold Strike Casino:

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.

Saturday, March 3rd - Aretha Franklin, 9pm, $35/$45/$65/$75 Harrah’s Event Center

To host your next meeting at Harrah’s, contact Rebecca Ashley, rashley_harrahs.com

* Horseshoe:

The Stage Bar - Live entertainment nightly

Saturday, February 18th - Gary Allan, 8pm, $50 Bluesville Horseshoe Casino

Friday, March 23rd - Moody Blues, 8pm, $55 Bluesville Horseshoe Casino

Members

MEMBERS

ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

AARP | www.aarp.org

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | www.alz.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Mid-South Division, Inc. | www.cancer.org

AMERICAN CASE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | www.acmaweb.org

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION | www.diabetes.org

ARKANSAS BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION | No website available

ARKANSAS ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS | www.arkansasafp.org

ARKANSAS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION | www.ahsaa.org

ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION | www.agaviation.net

ARKANSAS ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION | www.arasphalt.com | www.beyondroads.com

ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION | www.arkansas-acte.org

ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS | www.aaea.ws

ARKANSAS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION | No website available

ARKANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkbankers.org

ARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION | www.arkbar.com

ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkbroadcasters.org

ARKANSAS CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION | www.arcta.org

ARKANSAS CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION | www.arbeef.org

ARKANSAS CHAPTER/ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA | www.agcar.net

ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION | www.arneca.org

ARKANSAS COALITION FOR EXCELLENCE | www.acenonprofit.org

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES ASSOCIATION | www.acaaa.org

ARKANSAS CREDIT UNION LEAGUE | www.acul.org

ARKANSAS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | www.aeaonline.org

ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC. | www.ecark.org

ARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL FEDERATION | www.environmentark.org

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION | www.arfb.com

ARKANSAS FLORISTS ASSOCIATION, INC | www.arkansasfloristsassociation.org

ARKANSAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION | www.arkforests.org

ARKANSAS FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL CARE | www.afmc.org

ARKANSAS GOOD ROADS & TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL | www.agrtc.com

ARKANSAS GROCERS & RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION | www.agrma.org

ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION | www.arhealthcare.com

ARKANSAS HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkansashomebuilders.org

ARKANSAS HOMEFURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION | www.arhomefurnishingsassociation.com

ARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | www.arkhospitals.org

ARKANSAS HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION | www.arhospitality.com

ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkiada.org

ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS & ROYALTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION | www.aipro.org

ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATION | www.amha.net

ARKANSAS MEDICAL GROUP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasmgma.com

ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETY | www.arkmed.org

ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE | www.arml.org

ARKANSAS OIL MARKETERS ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.aoma.org

ARKANSAS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasoptometric.org

ARKANSAS OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | www.arkosteomed.org

ARKANSAS PETROLEUM COUNCIL | No website available

ARKANSAS PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | www.arpharmacists.org

ARKANSAS PRESS ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.arkansaspress.org

ARKANSAS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.arkansaspropane.com

ARKANSAS READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION | www.concretearkansas.org

ARKANSAS REALTORS ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasrealtors.com

ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION | www.arala.net

ARKANSAS RICE GROWERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasricegrowers.com

ARKANSAS SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION | www.arsba.org

ARKANSAS SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION | www.arkansassheriffsassociation.com

THE ARKANSAS SHERIFFS' YOUTH RANCHES | www.youthranches.com

ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES | www.arksae.net

ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | www.arcpa.org

ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS/AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF ARKANSAS | www. arkengr.org

ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS | www.arklobbyists.org

ARKANSAS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS | www.arkansasstatechamber.com

ARKANSAS STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION | www.arkansasdentistry.org

ARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.aseaar.org

ARKANSAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION | www.ataweb.org

ARKANSAS TIMBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION | www.arkloggers.com

ARKANSAS TRANSIT ASSOCIATION | www.arkansastransit.com

ARKANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION | www.arktla.org

ARKANSAS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.arkansastrucking.com

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, ARKANSAS CHAPTER | www.arthritis.org/chapters/arkansas/

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS OF ARKANSAS | www.abcark.com

ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES | www.arcounties.org

TERRIE BAKER & COMPANY | No website available

BEST ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT | www.bestmanagement.net

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF ARKANSAS | www.bbbarkansas.org

BRM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT & SERVICES, LLC | No website available

CARTI FOUNDATION | www.carti.com

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF ARKANSAS, INC. | www.chc-ar.org

KIMBERLY B. DANDURAND | No website available

FAYETTEVILLE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION | www.twncenter.com

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS, INC. | www.GoodwillAR.org

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL | www.Heifer.org

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY | www.hsu.edu

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LITTLE ROCK | www.hbaglr.com

HOMECARE ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS | www.arkansashomehealth.org

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF ARKANSAS | www.iiaar.org

LITTLE ROCK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU | www.littlerock.com

LITTLE ROCK REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | www.littlerockchamber.com

MARTINSEN MANAGEMENT, INC. | www.mmiinc.net

MILLIGAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | No website available

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS | www.naifa.org

NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS, INC. | www.ngaa.org

NORTH LITTLE ROCK VISITORS BUREAU | www.northlittlerock.travel

PINE BLUFF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT, INC. | www.pbecd.com

THE POULTRY FEDERATION | www.thepoultryfederation.com

PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS OF ARKANSAS | www.piaar.com

PULASKI COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY | www.pulaskicms.org

RIGGIN & ASSOCIATES | No website available

ANGELA ROGERS GROUP | www.angelarogersgroup.com

SPRINGDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | www. springdale.com

BRENT STEVENSON ASSOCIATES | www.brentstevensonassociates.com

WHOLESALE BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF ARKANSAS, INC. | No website available

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

1011WEB.COM | www.1011web.com

AGORA CONFERENCE & SPECIAL EVENT CENTER | www.AgoraConferenceCenter.com

AIRPORT HOLIDAY INNS | www.holiday-inn.com/lit-airport

THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER | www.arkarts.com

ARKANSAS DESTINATIONS, INC | www.ardestinations.com

ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE DIGEST, INC. | www.ardigest.com

ARKANSAS QUEEN RIVERBOAT | www.arkansasqueen.com

ARLINGTON RESORT HOTEL & SPA | www.arlingtonhotel.com

THE AUSTIN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER | www.theaustinhotel.com

BANK & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | www.bnbsinc.com

BANK OF THE OZARKS | www.bankozarks.com

BASIN PARK & CRESCENT HOTELS | www.crescent-hotel.com | www.basinpark.com

THE BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU | www.BentonvilleUSA.org

BEST WESTERN INN OF THE OZARKS | www.Innoftheozarks.com

BIG CEDAR LODGE | www.big-cedar.com

BRANSON/LAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CVB | www.MeetInBranson.net

BUSINESS IMAGES & GRAPHICS, INC. | www.mytradeshowdisplay.com

BYLITES, INC. | www.bylites.com

CAJUNs WHARF/ CAPERS CATERING/COPPER GRILL | www.cajunswharf.com | www.capersrestaurant.com | www.marketatcapers.com | www.coppergrillandgrocery.com

THE CAPITAL HOTEL | www.capitalhotel.com

CAPSEARCH.COM | www.capsearch.com

CATERING CREATIONS | www.cateringtogogo.com | www.albertpikehotel.com | www.fosterrobinson.com

CENTER FOR MANAGEMENT & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION | www.execed.uark.edu | www.rced.uark.edu

CHATEAU ON THE LAKE RESORT SPA AND CONVENTION

CENTER | www.chateauonthelake.com

CHENAL COUNTRY CLUB | www.chenalcc.com

CLARION HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER | www.bentonvilleclarion.com

CLARION RESORT ON THE LAKE | www.hotspringsclarion.com

The CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER | www.clintonfoundation.org

COMFORT INN & SUITES HOT SPRINGS | www.comfortinn.com

COMFORT INN & SUITES DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK _ THE CLINTON LIBRARY | www.comfortinnlittlerock.com

COSMOPOLITAN | www.cosmofayetteville.com

CORPORATE HEALTH AMERICA | www.corporatehealthamerica.com

COUNTRY INN & SUITES NORTH LITTLE ROCK | www.countryinns.com/littlerockar

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN~FORT SMITH | www.marriott.com/fsmcy

CRANFORD JOHNSON ROBINSON WOODS | www.cjrw.com

CREATIVE CONVENIENCE | www.creativeconvenience.biz

CROWNE PLAZA | www.crowneplazalittlerock.com

HAMPTON INN & SUITES | www.littlerocksuites.com

CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS | www.crye-leike.com

SCOTT DAVIS MAGIC | www.scottdavismagic.com

DEGRAY LAKE RESORT | www.degray.com

DESOTO COUNTY TOURISM ASSOCIATION | Desotocountytourism.com

DOLLY PARTONS DIXIE STAMPEDE DINNER & SHOW | www. Dixiestampede.com

DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES BENTONVILLE/ROGERS | www.doubletree.com

DOUBLETREE HOTEL- LITTLE ROCK | www.doubletreelr.com

DUNLEITH HISTORIC INN | www.dunleith.com

EMBASSY SUITES HOT SPRINGS | www.jqh.com

EMBASSY SUITES LITTLE ROCK | www.jqh.com

EMBASSY SUITES NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HOTEL, SPA & CONVENTION CENTER | www.embassysuitesnwa.com

enSYNC CORPORATION | www.ensync-corp.com

EUREKA SPRINGS ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION | www.eurekasprings.org

THEEXPERTCOMPANY.COM SPEAKERS BUREAU | www.TheExpertCompany.com

FAYETTEVILLE VISITORS BUREAU | www.experiencefayetteville.com

MATT FINCH | www.gill-law.com

FINNEGAN & COMPANY | Finnegan-corp.com

FORT SMITH CONVENTION CENTER | www.fortsmithar.gov

FORT SMITH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.FortSmithAR.gov

GARNER LOGOS | www.garnerlogos.com

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS | www.garvangardens.org

GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT | www.goldstrikemississippi.com/hotel

GRAND PLAZA HOTEL | www.bransongrandplaza.com

ALLEN D. GREEN | No website available

HARRAHS TUNICA | www.Harrahs.com

SUSIE HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES | www.neworleansphotos.com

HARRISON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.harrisonarkansas.org

DENISE HENDERSON IMAGE CONSULTING | www.denisehendersonimage.com

HILLCREST HALL | www.hillcresthallinlittlerock.com

HILTON LITTLE ROCK | www.littlerockmetrocenter.hilton.com

HILTONS OF BRANSON LANDING AND THE BRANSON CONVENTION CENTER | www.bransonconvention.com

HODGEPODGE ETC FLOWERS & GIFT BASKETS | www.hodgepodgeetc.com

HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTER FORT SMITH | www.holiday-inn.com/ftsmithar

HOLIDAY INN-NORTH LITTLE ROCK | www.holidayinn.com

HOLIDAY INN OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER | www.hispringdale.com

HOLIDAY INN PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE CENTER | www.hipresidential.com

THE HOT SPRINGS BRAU HAUS | No website available

HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.hotsprings.org

INTEGRITY FINANCIAL, INC. | www.ingfp.com

INTERCALL | www.technologies4you.com

ISLE OF CAPRI ENTERTAINMENT RESORT | www. lula.isleofcapricasinos.com

JONESBORO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | www.jonesborochamber.com

LAQUINTA DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE CENTER | www.laquinta.com

LEAPS & BOUNDS | www.Leapsandbound.com

The LITTLE ROCK CLUB | www.thelittlerockclub.com

LITTLE ROCK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.littlerock.com

LITTLE ROCK TOURS & TRAVEL/EVENTURE AMERICA | www.littlerocktours.com

THE LODGE AT MOUNT MAGAZINE | www.mountmagazinestatepark.com

LODGE OF THE OZARKS | www.lodgeoftheozarks.com

MALLARD POINTE LODGE AND RESERVE | www.mallardpointelodge.com

The METROPLEX EVENT CENTER a subsidy of Team Summit | www.metroplexeventcenter.com

METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK | www.metbank.com

MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF TOURISM | www.visitmississippi.org

MOUNTAIN HARBOR RESORT | www.mountainharborresort.com

MURRY'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE | www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY | www.amod.org

MUZAK | www.sccmuzak.com

NEXT LEVEL EVENTS | www.nextleveleventsinc.com

NORTH LITTLE ROCK VISITORS BUREAU | www.northlittlerock.travel

NWA EXECUTIVE COACHING SOLUTIONS | www.nwacoach.com

OZARK CONFERENCE CENTER | www.ozarkconference.org

PARAGON CASINO RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER | www.paragoncasinoresort.com

PASCHALL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS | www.paschallstrategic.com

THE PEABODY LITTLE ROCK | www.Peabodylittlerock.com

THE PEABODY MEMPHIS | www.peabodymemphis.com

PERDIDO BEACH RESORT | www.perdidobeachresort.com

PERICARES, INC. | www._thecoldwellbankeradvantage.com

PHILLIPS MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICE, INC | www.phillipsmanagement.net

PINE BLUFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.pinebluffcvb.org

PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES, INC. | www.prepaidlegal.com

PROVIDENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS & TLC Apparel & Embroidery | www.providentproducts.com

PUBLISHING CONCEPTS, INC. | www.Pcipublishing.com

RADISSON HOTEL BRANSON | www.radisson.com/bransonmo

RAMSEY, KRUG, FARRELL & LENSING | www.rkfl.com

REDBALL PRODUCTIONS | www.redballproductions.com

ROARK SPECIAL PROJECTS | www.roarkgroup.com

ROGERS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.visitrogersarkansas.com

SHERATON DALLAS NORTH | www.sheratondallasnorth.com

SHREVEPORT- BOSSIER CITY CONVENTION & TOURIST BUREAU | www.sbctb.org

SILVER DOLLAR CITY ATTRACTIONS | www.silverdollarcity.com

SMITH BARNEY- Little Rock | www.smithbarney.com

STEPHENS INSURANCE, LLC | www.stephensinsurance.com

THE STEWART AGENCY | www.stewart.com

STONEBRIDGE RESORT | www.StoneBridgeResort Branson.com

SUE SMITH VACATIONS/VACATION VALET | www.suesmithvacations.com

SUNBELT CONVENTION SERVICES, Inc | www.sunbelt4u.com

TAN-TAR-A RESORT | www.tan-tar-a.com

TARGET PRINTING & OFFICE CENTRE | www.targetprintinginc.com

THOUSAND HILLS GOLF & CONFERENCE RESORT | www.thousandhills.com

TITANIC WORLDS LARGEST MUSEUM ATTRACTION | www.Titanicbranson.com

TUNICA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | www.tunicamiss.com

VELDA ROSE RESORT HOTEL & SPA | www.veldarose.net

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARKANSAS | www.wm.com

THE WESTIN MEMPHIS BEALE STREET | www.Westin.com/bealestreet

WINDSONG PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | www.windsongcenter.com

WINGATE by WYNDHAM | www.wingateinn.com

WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE | www.uawri.org

WYNDHAM RIVERFRONT LITTLE ROCK | www.wyndham.com

About Us

WHO WE ARE

The 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 & OFFICERS

President - Tom Larimer

Vice President - Montine McNulty, CAE

Sec/Treas - Kenny Hall

Past President - Bo Ryall

2nd Year of Two-Year Term:

Vicki Farmer, CAE

Brent Stevenson

Lance Taylor

1st Year of Two-Year Term:

Nancy Elphingstone

Brian Itzkowitz

Joe Molinaro

Ex-Officio:

Cindy Dewitt

OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

2010-2011 Bo Ryall

2009-2010 Anne Fuller

2008-2009 Randy Lann

2007-2008 Larry Boccarossa

2006-2007 Stanley Hill

2005-2006 Kelly Robbins

2004-2005 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

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