FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — January 6, 2006

Largest DC-Based Association Management Firm Expands Practice

McLean, Va. – Association Management Group, Inc. (AMG), today announced its selection by the Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) for full-service management, expanding the firm’s practice within the area of health-related organizations. DRADA is a community organization serving those affected by depressive illnesses.

AMG, which also manages the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, the Retail Bakers of America and the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists among its roster of distinguished nonprofit clients, began work with DRADA on January 2, 2006. AMG will offer full staff and administrative support to DRADA, along with effective management, development, outreach and educational support under the guidance of John Ganoe, CAE, as DRADA’s Executive Director.

DRADA’s mission is “to educate, inform and support,” to alleviate the suffering caused by depression and manic depression for patients, family members, health care professionals and the general public via self-help group assistance, and support of vital research, education and information programs. DRADA’s Chairman, Bruce Wolff hailed the AMG relationship stating; “The board and I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with AMG and to their demonstrated capacity to help us achieve our mission and goals.”

DRADA, formerly located in the Baltimore area opts for a more central location within the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area with this move to AMG in Tysons Corner, Virginia, which positions DRADA more effectively to communities in the mid-Atlantic area and nationwide.

DRADA’s membership and donor base includes individuals, organizations, and corporations, united to help raise awareness of mental health issues by funding expanded education and information programs, and the support services needed to eliminate the stigma of depression and bipolar disorders.

AMG President, Bruce Wardle, CAE, lauds DRADA’s mission. “We all know individuals affected by depression-related disorders; many of us have family members who struggle to deal with depression,” he said. “DRADA’s work is vital, and we look forward to working with DRADA leaders and donors to promote awareness of the signs and symptoms of these illnesses, and of the essential resources available to persons adversely affected.”

For more information about the Depression and Related Disorders Association, please call DRADA at 703-610-9000, or visit the Web site at www.drada.org. For more information about Association Management Group, please visit the Web site at www.amg-inc.com.

About AMG:
Association Management Group, dedicated exclusively to staffing and delivering management solutions to nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes, provides unsurpassed management expertise to enable organizations to exceed objectives and achieve success. Owned and managed by industry veteran Bruce Wardle, CAE, AMG has been designated a Charter-Accredited Association Management Company by the American Society of Association Executives, which lauds quality management practices and procedures, and optimum delivery of services to clients. AMG also offers special expertise in meeting management through its Meetings Management Group and strategic communications services through its public relations division, Communications Marketing Group.

For more information, please contact: , 703.610.9006