Chicago, Illinois, March 31, 2003 - Association Laboratory Inc. today announced that Dean A. West, President of Association Laboratory Inc. has been named to a key volunteer leadership post within the Association Forum of Chicagoland. Mr. West will serve on the organization's Professional Practices Committee. This appointment is a continuation of the national recognition the company has recently received through requests for articles and speaking engagements to association executives and volunteer leaders.

"I could not be more pleased to work with some our industry's leading professionals to discuss and develop ways of helping association executives improve the performance of their organizations." said Mr. West, "By contributing my time, expertise and experience, I hope to help association executives to better serve their associations and their elected leaders."

Dean West is also currently Chairman of the Professional Development Council of the American Society of Association Executives. As Chairman, Mr. West helps guide the development of improved professional development activities at the association. In addition, he serves on the Editorial Advisory Council for the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives. He is a frequent author and speaker on association management topics.

The Association Forum Professional Practices Committee is charged with developing recommendations on professional practices in key association functions. The professional practice statements represent the combined insight of many different association professionals on the leading means of improving association performance and help association executives manage the complex environment of the modern trade and professional association.

Association Laboratory Inc is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The company specializes in membership research, strategic planning and the development of marketing and organizational strategy for associations. Association Laboratory Inc. serves a nation-wide client base of trade associations and professional societies.

More information is available on Association Laboratory Inc. at www.associationlaboratory.com