1. Greg Melia, CAE @gmeliacae

2. What challenges areassociations are facing rightnow? What about legislative issues? 3. What keeps association execs up at night? Membership Retention37.9 45.9 16.2 Sponsorship Revenue27.947.224.9Membership Recruitment25.6 52 22.3Volunteer Participation 22.9 56 21.1 Live Education Participation 22.5 50.9 26.5Annual Mtg/Conf Participation 22.5 50.9 26.5More Concerned Same ConcernLess Concerned 4. Legislative & Regulatory Issues Revision of tax code Relative prioritization of nonprofits Government employee meeting participation Association participation in democratic process Implementation of Affordable Care Act Mark your calendar: American Associations Day is March 18-19, 2013.www.thepowerofa.org/hillvisit 5. So, what should associations do? advice from Glenn Tecker1. Identify programs that serve most important needs of members2. Focus on the core purpose, mission and members3. Be a source of things members cant otherwise afford4. Be a source of stability5. Up to date fiscal strategy6. Prepare to help members prepare for the next upturn7. Dont panic be strategic 6. `Greg Melia, CAE gmelia@asaecenter.org