Fleming Joins AAEL---1979

From Leasing Digest , September, 1979, UK publication:

“IN AMERICA

“Record turn-out at Reno Convention

“There was a record turn-out of some 1,500 people at the annual convention of the Amerian Association of Equipment Lessors, this year held in Reno, Nevada, from September 16-19. The AAEL President, Sam Eichenfield, described 1979 as being the most significant in the history of the Association, because it wa sthe year in which it became active rather than reactive.

“This year th eAAEL moved its heardquarters from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Washingtoni, DC. For the long standing and respected

serectary, Sideny R. Rose, this is retirement year and his last Convetion. In 1966 he joined th young association of 23 members, and it has since then grown massively in membership. (ELA started in the year 1961.)

“With the move to Washington comes the appointment of the new Executive Secretary, Michael J. Fleming. Now in temporary offices in Wahsington he will move to new offices at 1700 North Moores Street, Arlington, VA 22209, from November 1. A sign of the importance of the new location lies in the fact that a reception for US Congressmen is being planned for October 22 when the AAEL will be asserting itself as an effetive voice in the political lobby.

Michael J. Fleming, CAE

Twenty-Six years of leadership in the now Equipment Leaisng Association.

“Throughout his career, Fleming has been involved in economic and political activity. He has been a teacher, lobbyist, political organizer, and trade association executive. Prior to serving as ELA President, Fleming managed state associations in Iowa and South Carolina. Mr. Fleming is devoted to the concepts of strong, active business leadership and believes that associations are most effective when they act in a proactive mode on behalf of their members.

“Fleming earned a BA in Political Science and History and an MA in History and Economics with honors from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He has done additional postgraduate work at several other major universities.

“Fleming is an active member of several professional and economic groups. He is a past chancellor of the Exchequer Club of Washington, the organization for all financial industry trade associations and federal agencies in the financial services sector. He also served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). He is currently a member of the Board of Governors of the City Club of Washington. He has been active in the business organizations of each major political party during his tenure at ELA. He is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Committee of 100.”

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