Chicago, Illinois, May 22, 2003 - Association Laboratory Inc. was presented with the Organizational Service Award by the Association Forum of Chicagoland at their Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon in Rosemont, Illinois. The award is given to an organization or individual who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the association and its members. Accepting the award was Dean A. West, President of Association Laboratory Inc.

"I am proud and humbled to be recognized by such an outstanding organization of association executives." said Mr. West.

Association Laboratory Inc. conducted and donated an extensive membership needs assessment on behalf of the Forum and met individually with nearly ½ dozen different committees to discuss the results. The information is being used by the Forum to develop both tactical and strategic initiatives designed to improve the value of membership to nearly 2,500 senior association executives and supplier partners.

Dean West is the founder and President of Association Laboratory Inc. and is currently Chairman of the Professional Development Council of the American Society of Association Executives. In addition, he serves on the Editorial Advisory Council for the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives and the Professional Practices Committee of the Association Forum of Chicagoland. He is a frequent author and speaker on association management topics.

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