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Washington, D.C. – June 15, 2006 This year Plexus is again hosting a series of breakfast speaking events for leaders of the association community. This summer we have a sequence of distinguished speakers from business, government organizations, and associations who will share with guests their insight and expertise during engaging and interactive breakfast sessions. Each event begins at 8:30 am and ends promptly at 10 am. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served. ___________ Dates: July 11, July 18, July 26, August 1, August 8, September 5 Please RSVP to Edward Chen: echen@plexusconsulting.com ___________
______________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, July 11, 2006 BRAD HESS Mr. Hess will be speaking on his role at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the opportunities available to the association community. ______________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, July 18, 2006 SHARON GOLDSMITH, PHD Dr. Goldsmith will discuss the “how to’s” of developing professional certification programs. What are the considerations that should be given before starting such a program? Would a certification program be appropriate for your association? ______________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, July 26, 2006 DANIEL F. RUNDE Mr. Runde will be speaking on USAID/GDA and the potential partnerships between these organizations and the association community. ______________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, August 1, 2006 PAUL DUFFY, PHD Paul Duffy will discuss the do’s and don’ts in designing and conducting member surveys. What are the survey instruments that will best extract the information you are seeking about your market and your members? ______________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, August 8, 2006 JOHN R. REYNOLDS, CAE STEVEN WORTH PETER CHEPUCAVAGE, ESQ. Topic: the applications of the franchise model in expansion of association products and programs into global markets. Has your association considered franchising? It could be right for you! ______________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, September 5, 2006 PETER CHEPUCAVAGE, ESQ. MARK ROBERTS, CPA Topic: The voluntary application of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act (SOX) to associations is the number one topic according to a recent survey of Association issues. SOX has been in the news recently as a result of a GAO report and an SEC report on its effect on small companies. This event will focus on compliance with Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX), how SOX applies to non-profits, and decisions about voluntary obedience to the rules. _____________________________________________________________________________ Plexus Consulting Group provides a broad-range of consulting and management services. We help clients overcome challenge, achieve excellence, and maintain success. The Plexus team of seasoned professionals assists associations, foundations, corporations, governments, and other organizations in the following primary practice areas: Association Management and Governance We are an employee-owned firm, structured along lines of industry specialization. These industry groups include specialists from: financial services, healthcare, international, manufacturing, natural resources, and professional services. We have affiliates in Brussels, Geneva, London, Lisbon, Paris, Reykjavik, and Tokyo. For more information, contact:
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