Nov  3, 2008 -   Association Management Industry Reports
                            Findings from Survey

July 1st, 2008 - Kari Glisson Earns Certified Association Executive
                             Credential

May 15, 2008 - Association Management Resources Partners
                            with Israeli Medical Association – World Fellowship USA

May 15, 2008 - Association Management Resources Partners
                            with Green Cross Academy of Traumatology

May 10, 2008 - Association Management Firm adds diverse clients

May 10, 2006 - AMR Accredited by International Organization

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Association Management Industry Reports Findings From Survey

Contact: Susan Cabrera
Phone: 850/656-8848
susan@mgmtresources.org

Tallahassee, FL —According to a new survey among companies that manage associations and not-for-profit organizations, almost one of every four clients (24%) managed by an Association Management Company (AMC) has annual revenues surpassing $1 million. Nearly half (47%) of associations and not-for-profit organizations managed by AMCs have annual revenues more than $500,000. AMC Institute, the trade association that represents the Association Management Company industry, today released results from a new survey of its members, among them Association Management Resources (AMR) in Tallahassee, Florida.

"We continue to see a steady increase in the number of associations and not-for-profits managed by AMCs, which is certainly a good sign," said Susan Cabrera, President of AMR. "But this new information shows our industry is managing larger associations and not-for-profit organizations with members around the world. No longer are AMCs only representing local and state groups. More national and international organizations are seeking services from AMCs and achieving significant results."

Ms. Cabrera added that not-for-profits are attracted to AMCs because they are able to add staff specialists when an organization's needs grow or when immediate opportunities or challenges arise.

"Not-for-profit boards are seeking more flexibility and more value from their investment in staff and headquarters," said Ms. Cabrera. "They are looking for partners that can provide solutions and services at a moment's notice. This is a distinct advantage of working with an AMC like AMR."

The survey also found that nearly half (49%) of associations and not-for-profit organizations managed by AMCs include more than 500 members per association, and almost one-quarter (23%) include more than 1500 members per association/not-for-profit organization.

"Nearly 8 in 10 associations or not-for-profit organizations managed by AMCs that responded to the survey report they are national or international," said Ms. Cabrera. "This supports the fact that AMCs like AMR offer a depth of resources and expert staff required by associations to serve members across the country and around the globe."

Association Management Companies provide integrated headquarters and staff solutions for industry trade groups, professional societies and charitable foundations. There are more than 675 association management companies that represent nearly 5,000 association and not-for-profit organizations around the world.

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Kari Glisson Earns Certified Association Executive Credential

Contact: Susan Cabrera
Phone: 850/656-8848
susan@mgmtresources.org

Washington, DC — The American Society of Association Executives has announced that Kari Glisson, CAE of Association Management Resources (AMR) of Tallahassee, Florida has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE™) credential. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have earned the CAE.

"I am proud to hold this credential," says Glisson. "This achievement represents years of preparation during my professional journey."

To be designated as a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have a minimum of three years experience in nonprofit organization management, hold a bachelor's degree, complete a minimum of 75 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development and activities in association and nonprofit management. Approximately 3,400 association professionals currently hold the CAE credential, which was first awarded in 1961.

The American Society of Association Executives is an individual membership organization of more than 22,000 association executives and industry partners representing nearly 11,000 organizations.

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Association Management Resources Partners
with Israeli Medical Association – World Fellowship USA

Contact: Susan Cabrera
Phone: 850/656-8848
susan@mgmtresources.org

Tallahassee, FL — The Israeli Medical Association–World Fellowship USA chapter (IMA-WF, www.ima-wf-usa.org) has selected Association Management Resources (AMR) to provide full service management for the organization. Susan Cabrera, President of AMR, will serve as Executive Director of the IMA-WF USA chapter.

The IMA originated in 1912 with only 32 physicians as The Hebrew Medicinal Society for Jaffa and the Jaffa District and has grown into an organization that impacts medicine worldwide today. Its mission is to promote the professional, scientific and economic affairs of its members. The USA chapter will provide programs for medical professionals in the US with an interest in advancing medical care, here, in Israel, and other countries.

"Our efforts will enhance the experience of physicians and allied health professionals by coordinating programs, membership, financial resources, and public awareness of the IMA-WF USA chapter," says Cabrera. "We are especially pleased with our partnership because of its positive impact on medicine and patients across the globe."

AMR is based in Tallahassee, Florida and has a staff of ten. It currently serves eight national, international and regional organizations on a full-service and project basis.

AMR is a member of the Association Management Company Institute, whose 100 members serve more than 1,000 associations with annual budgets exceeding $364 million.

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Association Management Resources Partners
with Green Cross Academy of Traumatology

Contact: Susan Cabrera
Phone: 850/656-8848
susan@mgmtresources.org

Tallahassee, FL — The Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT, www.greencross.org) of Tallahassee, FL has selected Association Management Resources (AMR) to provide full service management for the organization, effective immediately.

Susan Cabrera, President of AMR, will serve as Executive Director of GCAT.

GCAT was established in 1997 after the domestic terror attack on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, to bring together world leaders to establish professional standards for education, certification and deployment for the new field of traumatology. Past deployments have included responses to the 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington, DC, as well as hurricane Katrina and the Southeast Asian tsunami, both in 2005.

"The end result of our staff's working to help GCAT meet its resource and professional goals will be the best possible responses to communities experiencing disasters," says Cabrera.

AMR is based in Tallahassee, Florida and has a staff of ten. It currently serves eight national, international and regional organizations on a full-service and project basis.

AMR is a member of the Association Management Company Institute, whose 100 members serve more than 1,000 associations with annual budgets exceeding $364 million.

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Association Management Firm adds diverse clients

By Dave Hodges
Democrat Business Editor
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It's been a busy time at Association Management Resources Inc., a Tallahassee firm that provides management services for professional societies and nonprofits.

AMR has picked up two more clients, the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Israeli Medical Association-World Fellowship USA chapter. And if AMR President Susan Cabrera weren't busy enough already, she will wear two more hats — she'll be the executive director of both.

The Green Cross Academy of Traumatology was established in 1997 after bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Its members work to establish professional standards for education, certification and deployment for the new field of traumatology.

Later, the group responded with psychological and counseling assistance for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., and Hurricane Katrina and the Southeast Asia tsunami in 2005.

"What Green Cross does is they are the mental health arm," Cabrera explained. While the Red Cross responds with food, shelter and other emergency relief, the Green Cross provides emotional support for victims and disaster relief personnel.

The Israeli Medical Association originated in 1912 and has grown from 32 physicians into a worldwide organization. The USA chapter will host programs for medical professionals in the interest of advancing medical care here, in Israel and other parts of the world.

AMR got started in Tallahassee in 1997 and has a staff of 10. Cabrera says the team provides a range of association governance services, along with strategic planning, administrative back-office functions, budgeting, finance and communications. "It's an overall umbrella helping to grow these organizations," she added.

In Tallahassee, the association field is big. There are about 400 with headquarters here employing 5,400 people, according to a 2007 study by Kerr & Downs Research. The economic impact on the community is more than $887 million a year.

Consequently, it's important for these groups to thrive for the benefit of their members. Viewed in that light, sound association management is a vital function.

Cabrera began her career at the Travel Industry Association while attending American University. After graduation, she headed to California where she worked for the Orange County Bar Association. She came to Florida in 1992 and managed three medical societies before starting AMR seven years ago.

"I started in this field as an intern right out of college," Cabrera said. "Nonprofit management is something you really, really like or really, really don't. And obviously, I do."

* Contact Democrat Business Editor Dave Hodges at (850) 599-2321 or dhodges@Tallahassee.com.

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AMR Accredited by International Organization

Association Management Resources is the first Florida-based company and one of only 34 firms nationally, to be accredited by the International Association of Association Management Companies (IAAMC).

IAAMC accreditation is achieved only when an association management company (AMC) demonstrates a commitment and ability to deliver consistent, quality service to current and prospective clients. To apply for IAAMC accreditation, an AMC must demonstrate that it has adopted and utilizes internal quality service systems. The ANSI/IAAMC Standard was developed to assist AMC's in the development of these systems. Recently approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Standard also serves as the source document for the IAAMC Accreditation Program.

Susan Cabrera, President of AMR, said, "I'm thrilled to have achieved this distinction and honor. I am proud to deliver consistent and quality service to all our association clients and make it our mission to further each client's goals."

AMR brings over seventy years of cumulative experience in event management, association management and client relations for non profit and trade associations. The collective experience includes media relations, design and production of marketing information, special events, educational conferences and trade shows, financial management, continuing professional education seminars, board governance, strategic planning, and building and maintaining association membership. Some of AMR's clients said: "AMR provides Top Shelf service at every occasion" and "AMR has been instrumental in helping our association grow and in making our presence known throughout the state".

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