Affiliated Association Execs Share Best Practices in Association Management

The 2016 conference of MCAA’s Association Executives Council (AEC) was a three day in-depth examination of best practices in association management.  Conference attendees examined and shared highly useful information and strategies on key topics ranging from building board relationships to unique new educational initiatives.

At the conference MCAA CEO John Gentille unveiled a new national program in support of affiliated local associations.  Former MCA of Chicago Executive VP Steve Lamb will now serve as MCAA’s Best Practices Mentor.  In this new role, Lamb will be available to all MCAA affiliates for consultation and mentoring on all aspects of association operations, such as administrative processes, personnel matters, labor relations and member services. Lamb will be available for consultation via phone and email, and will personally travel to meet with a local association exec in cases needing more in-depth consulting. MCAA is underwriting all costs associated with this new program.

The conference concluded with current AEC Chair, Robert Looman (MCA of Kansas City) stepping down and the introduction of Dave Davia (MCA of Colorado) as the new AEC Chair, Frank Wall (PMCA of Oregon) as the new Vice Chair and Tony Saporito (MCA of New York) as the AEC’s new Program Chair.

The objective of the annual AEC Best Practices Conference is to further the professionalism of the staff executives of MCAA’s affiliated associations, empowering them to better serve and represent their contractor members. By all accounts this year’s conference achieved that objective.

MCAA’s Board of Directors benefits from the direct input of the affiliated association execs as the AEC Chair and Vice Chair attend and actively participate in all national Board meetings.