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Robot Used in Dallas Police Shooting Raises Ethical Quandary, Groups Say

Associations Now

The decision by Dallas police officers to use a robot to end the standoff with police shooter Micah Xavier Johnson has groups on both sides wondering if that means robotics are now fair game as a method of deadly force for police departments nationwide—and what ethical questions that raises. Micah Xavier Johnson, the U.S.

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Making spirits bright: Communities planning big holiday events and activities this season

Ungrated

In addition to organizing visits from Santa Claus, food trucks, pony rides, and plenty of holiday spirit, the community located southeast of Los Angeles will be dumping more than 30 tons of snow on common areas for play and slides. East Lake Village Community Association in Yorba Linda, Calif.,

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

Associations Now

So far, six local affiliates have been announced in Austin, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dallas-Fort Worth; and the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.

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Hotel Group Launches New Job-Recruiting Initiative

Associations Now

Conference of Mayors winter meeting, will be funded through $500,000 in grants from AHLA’s foundation and will support recruitment efforts in six cities—Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Washington, DC.

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The Association Keeping NBA Coaches Focused on Health

Associations Now

It consumes me at least, and it should, if you love it,” Doc Rivers, coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, told the AP. NBCA also encourages head coaches to implement nutrition programs for their staffs, a challenge given the grind of night-in-night-out basketball. The game consumes us. And it’s just hard to turn off.”

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ASAE12: Are you ready?

Association Advocacy Chick

For those interested in learning about DELP or meeting DELP scholars, our lounge will be in room D221 of the Dallas convention center. I started this blog the day after I returned from ASAE10 in Los Angeles. Safe travels to everyone attending and I’ll see you in Dallas! Please take advantage of them.

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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

Associations Now

The report cites significant growth in the number of hotels in New York, Los Angeles/Long Beach, and Dallas. The report notes that in North America, hotel supply is expected to outpace demand for the first time since 2009—which means a buyer’s market for event planners.