Major Assignments in Strategic Planning and Facilitations in: Strategic and Market Research planning, Governance, Staff Management, Marketing, Membership, Communication and Education Reviews and Analyses, Engagements and References 2000-2008

 

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) – February 2008--30 Million Budget, 150 staff

 

Contact:

Jean Colvard
Sr. Director, ASCO Member & Meetings Services
1900 Duke St, Ste 200
Alexandria, VA  22314

(703) 299-1068

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE: Conducting a full review of the ASCO annual meeting and 4 large conference policies, procedures, revenue, expenses and contracts to ensure that the association is receiving full value for services, and that services are aligned to service goals and objectives.

 

Merchants Advisory Group—January 2008—N/A

 

Contact:

Dodd Roberts

Executive Director

Dallas, TX

214.792.4569

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE and Karen Clayton, CAE:  Assisting the association initiate operations in 2008. Assisting in development of the bylaws and governance structure, office organization and other start up activities. Conducting a strategic planning session to ensure the association’s resources are devoted to accomplishing its goals and objectives.

 

Biotechnology Industry Association (BIO) –January 2008—50M budget, 200 staff

 

Contact:

Scott Whitaker

COO

Biotechnology Industry Organization

1201 Maryland Ave, SW

Washington DC 20024

swhitaker@bio.org

202.962.6667                                                       

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducting a full five month strategic assessment using in-depth interviews, focus groups and a quantitative needs assessment survey to prepare the association for their strategic planning program and implementation. The strategic planning program and plan will be a proactive and forward looking vision session. Conducting a facilitation with all governing board sections and a facilitated strategic planning session for the Ex Com. The plan will link the objectives of the association with the operational plan for the coming several years.

 

 

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) – January 2008--30 Million Budget, 150 staff

 

Contact:

Jean Colvard
Sr. Director, ASCO Member & Meetings Services
1900 Duke St, Ste 200
Alexandria, VA  22314

(703) 299-1068

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE: Conducting a full review of the ASCO annual meeting revenue, expenses and contracts to ensure that the association is receiving full value for services.

 

 

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association –January 2008—3M budget, 5 staff

 

Contact:

Janet Titus
Director of Member Services
or Dick Titus

President and CEO
1899 Preston White Dr.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 674-0358
Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducting a full 4 month strategic assessment and plan using in-depth interviews, focus groups, an 18 area environmental scan and a quantitative needs assessment survey to prepare the association for their strategic planning program and implementation. Conducting a facilitation with the Board. The plan will link the objectives of the association with the operational plan for the coming several years.

 

 

International Registration Plan of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)—December 2007 / August 2003 / December 2003--$20 Million—100 Staff (Multiple Assignments)

 

Contact:

Joelle Ward

Senior Director of Member Services

International Registration Plan, Inc., or,

Jim Magruder

Chief of Staff,

Arlington, VA 22203

Phone: T: 703-908-2810

jward@irpinc.org

Services provided by:  Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D., CAE, and Karen Clayton, CAE: Conducted a quantitative needs assessment with qualitative report based on interviews with the Board of Directors. Provided facilitation and governance training services for the Board of Directors at the International Board Meeting.  Facilitation centered on current trends and practices in association governance and management focusing on duties and responsibilities of officers and directors, roles and responsibilities of board and staff operations, dues structure, work processes and policies and procedures, and board logistics and management. In a separate assignment, positioned the Association to restructure its committee governance operations and align operations with strategic and business plans. Developed models, templates and best practices for the Committee Task Force to review in its deliberations.

 

 

Coalition of Wound Care Manufacturers – December 2007--.5 Million Budget, 1.5 staff

 

Contact:

Marcia Nusgart, R.Ph.

Executive Director>

5225 Pooks Hill Road, Ste. 1626N

Bethesda, MD 20815

301-530-7846

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE: Conducted research in the form of in-depth interviews and an environmental scan in preparation for a strategic planning session for the Coalition to set its course for the next several years

 

Contact:

Janet Titus
Director of Member Services
or Dick Titus

President and CEO
1899 Preston White Dr.
Reston, VA 20191

(703) 674-0358


Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducting a full 4 month strategic assessment and plan using in-depth interviews, focus groups, an 18 area environmental scan and a quantitative needs assessment survey to prepare the association for their strategic planning program and implementation. Conducting a facilitation with the Board. The plan will link the objectives of the association with the operational plan for the coming several years.

 

 

Society of American Foresters–October 2007—5M budget, 25 staff

 

Contact:

Charlene Nelson

Senior Director, Marketing and Membership

301.897.8720

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducting a full 7 month marketing and membership  assessment using in-depth interviews, focus groups, 18 area environmental scan, and a quantitative needs assessment survey to prepare the association for their strategic planning program and implementation going forward.

 

 

American Psychological Association–November 2007—$100M budget, 400 staff

 

Contact:

Judy A. Strassburger, Executive Director
Governance Affairs
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC  20002-4242
(202) 336-6088
jstrassburger@apa.org

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducted a full review, assessment and analysis of the APA annual convention and exhibit. Examined and benchmarked with like associations all convention functional areas so that APA could develop best practices and compare itself to like organizations. Presented findings to the APA Board of Directors and the Convention Oversight Board. 

 

 

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management—October 2007—1M Budget and 5 Staff

 

Contact:

Betty Fishman, MAOM

Asst. Executive Director

11900 Parklawn Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

301.984.8969

bfishman@ihmm.org

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D., CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS:  Provided a full strategic planning and research assignment with in-depth interviews, in preparation for a strategic planning session by the Board. Facilitated the strategic planning process and creating of the strategic plan.

 

 

Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the US—September 2007 and April 2007—3.5M    Budget and 10 staff

 

Glenn Roberts

Executive Director

1620 I St, NW Ste 925

Washington DC, 20006

202.293.5800

groberts@therobertsgroup.net

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS:  Conducted a leadership wide facilitation orienting committee chairs and board liaisons with developing the new work plan of the association. Conducted an association needs assessment with in-depth interviews, focus groups, an environmental scan and quantitative survey in preparation for creating the new Strategic Plan. Facilitated the strategic planning process and aligning and linking the plan objectives and tactical initiatives to the annual work plan and budget.

 

 

International Association for Exhibition & Events (Formally NAEM) –September 2007—3M budget, 15 staff

 

Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP, COO, and

Steven Hacker, CAE, President

8111 LBJ Frwy

Dallas, TX 75251

972.687.9201

Cbreden@iaem.org, shacker@iaem.org

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducting a full 18 month strategic assessment using in-depth interviews, focus groups and a quantitative needs assessment survey to prepare the association for their strategic planning program and implementation. Conducting a facilitation with a variety of members in different cities and a facilitated strategic planning team program. The plan will link the objectives of the association with the operational plan for the coming several years.

 

 

Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement—July  2007 / February, 2006—1.1M –4 staff---Multiple Assignments

 

Pamela Poland, President

40 Shuman Blvd., Ste 325

Naperville, IL  60563

Phone: 212.715.1253

ppoland@japansociety.org

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D., Jeffery Morrison and Karen Clayton: Conducting a Governance structure facilitation to restructure the association for the future. Assisted the association in determining whether to remain a stand alone association or to move to the services of an association management company.  Conducting and governance and management study with benchmarks and best practices for the Board’s consideration in its decision making.  Conducting, concurrently, a strategic planning process to set the association’s course for the future with an environmental scan and quantitative survey as guideposts and data points.

 

 

Toy Industry Association—August 2007—5M budget, 25 staff

 

Jean Butler

Vice President

Toy Industry Association, Inc.

1115 Broadway  ~  Suite 400

New York, NY  10010

Phone: (646) 520-4845

Fax:     (212) 633-1429

email: jmarengo@toy-tia.org

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducted in-depth interviews with senior volunteers and executive staff in regards to the value of products and services and key issues of the association. Conducting a quantitative value needs assessment to prepare the Board and staff for future planning and product line assessment.

 

 

Pennsylvania Association of Realtors --July 2007 – 50 local realtor associations

 

Adrienne Nichols, e-PRO, M.Ed.

Director, Education

Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®

4501 Chambers Hill Road

Harrisburg, PA 17111

anichols@parealtor.org

800.555.3390 X-3013 phone

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE: Conducted a communications and marketing assignment for the communications staff of all the local realtor organizations in Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley.  Created a value of benefits and services program to provide local realtor associations with delivery vehicles for defining value for members.

 

 

American College of Veterinary Surgeons—June 2007— 10 Staff—2.7M Budget
 
Ann T.Loew, EdM, Executive Director 
11 N Washington St, Suite 720 
Rockville, MD  20850 
phone: 301-610-2000 ext. 108     
e-mail: aloew@acvs.org  
 
Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Provided a full strategic planning and research assignment with in-depth interviews, focus groups and an environmental scan in preparation for a strategic planning session by the Board.      

 

 

American Road & Transportation Builders Association—May 2007 – 30 staff –8M budget

 

Matthew Jeanneret, CAE
Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing
1219 28th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
Ph. 202-289-4434, ext. 106

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE: Provided research and strategic planning services. Conducted in-depth interviews and an environmental scan to provide the planning team with necessary research to develop strategic goals and objectives going forward. Facilitated a 1.5 day strategic planning session with the Planning Team.

 

 

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine—June 2007 / August, 2006 / March 2007 –3M—10 staff—Multiple Assignments

 

Ronald S. Schonwetter, MD,

Executive Vice President/ Chief Medical Officer

LifePath Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.

President,

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

12973 Telecom Parkway, Suite 100

Temple Terrace, FL 33637

Phone:  813-871-8001

Fax:         813-383-5044

schonwer@lifepath-hospice.org

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D., CAE and Karen Clayton, CAE:  Assisted in the preparation of the job specification and review for the new executive director. Conducted a full management assessment of the association, currently managed by an Association Management Company (AMC) to assist in bringing the association to the next performance level going forward. Used in-depth interviews with staff and volunteers and a detailed management company environmental scan to assist in the evaluation.

 

 

Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA)

(formally A Division of the National Safety Council)—April 2007—2 staff-- .5 M Budget

 

Cheri  Hildreth, Director and CSHEMA Vice Chair
Department of Environmental Health &Safety
University of Louisville
(502) 852-6670
e-mail: cheri.hildreth@louisville.edu 
 
Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE: Provided transition services to move the association from the National Safety Council to an association management company. Prepared the RFP and vetted proposals to set up interviews with several interested firms in the Chicago and Washington areas. Assisted the association in identifying firms, negotiating the contract and transitioning to their new home.

 

 

Professional Liability Underwriting Society—March 2007—5M Budget and 20 staff

 

Derek Hazeltine

Executive Director

5353 Wayzata Blvd. Ste 600

Minneapolis, MN 55416

952.746.2580

dhazeltine@plusweb.org

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE, Karen Clayton, CAE and Len Rickman MS: Conducted an association needs assessment survey with in-depth interviews and quantitative survey to identify the value equation and needed delivery vehicles for different segments of members.  Conducting a Universe Identification Project to identify all possible segments of the industry that would be interested in joining PLUS.

 

 

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork—March 2007--45 staff,  8M Budget

 

Donna M. Feeley, MPH, RN, NCTMB

Chair, Board of Directors

1901 South Meyers Road, #240,

Oakbrook Terrace, IL  60181

Phone: 703-400-9673 • Fax: 630-214-3902 • http://www.ncbtmb.com

Donnafeeley@aol.com

 

Services Delivered by:  Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D., CAE and Karen Clayton, CAE:  Appointed as Panel Chair to review governance issues for the association.

 
 

CLMA—The Resource for Laboratory Professionals—March 2007--2M Budget—7 staff (Multiple Assignments)

 

Dana Procsal

Executive Director

989 Old Eagle School Road, Ste 815

Wayne, PA 19087

dprocsal@clma.org

610.995.9580

 

Services rendered by Stephen C. Carey, Ph.D, CAE and Karen Clayton, CAE: Conducted an Executive Search for a Vice President of Marketing Membership Sales and conducted research and facilitated a strategic planning journey for the association. Conducted in-depth interviews with the staff and other stakeholders, a comprehensive environmental scan and plan facilitation and report.

 
 

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain—March 2007—1 M Budget, 8 staff

 

Robert Tally, DDS, President

516 W.Pipeline Road

Hurst, TX 76053

rlt@drtalley.net