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The Strength of Local For Global
Associations: Building National
Chapters, Components, and Partners
15 May 2013
3:45 – 5:00
Overview
• Global Component Models
• How to Initiate these Models
• Volunteer Inclusion
• Present/Future Forecasting
Introductions
• Lowell Aplebaum, CAE
• Trevor Mitchell, CAE
• Tarnbir Kaur, CAE
Global Component Models
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Disclaimer:
There is no set universal component
nomenclature.
Strategic/Region Alliances,
MOU’s, & Partners
• Organization to Organization Level
• Includes:
– Responsibility of both associations
– Shared risk and rewards
International Affiliates/Strategic Alliances
• Organizational Agreements that
affect the member level
• Alternative than direct competition
• Expands awareness
International Chapters
• Planting the flag
• Consider
– Different make-ups around the
world?
– How they are structured/supported
– Legal considerations
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Virtual Components
• No geographic HQ
• Topic/Industry based most often
• Time Zone hurdles
Hybrid models
• One size doesn’t fit all
• Leverage for maximum success
• Maximum flexibility
What other Models? How do we do it?
• Overseas Offices
• Local Staff
– Hired by association
– Hired by component
• Central Staff
• Consultants
• Volunteers
• Combination of efforts
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Volunteer Inclusion in the Global Model
• Alignment of association focus
• Local volunteers
• Virtual volunteers
Challenges International
• Lack of volunteer culture
• Defining WIIFM
• Difficult to incorporate as not for
profits
• National vs City Chapters
• Limitations and boundaries
• Governance issues
Present/Future Forecasting
• Decision on separate
incorporation
• Tax and IPR considerations
• Dissolution
• Merger with other associations
• Legal and insurance issues
Questions
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Contact Information
Lowell Aplebaum, CAE
Director of Membership &
Components
IFMA
laplebaum@gmail.com
Phone: 202.821.9444
Tarnbir Kaur, CAE
Director, Association
Management and Consulting
MCI Group- Dubai
Tarnbir.Kaur@mci-group.com
Phone: 971 4 311 6300
Trevor Mitchell, CAE
Executive Director of Member
Programs & Services
ARMA International
trevor.Mitchell@armaintl.org
Phone: 913.217.6004