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Texas House Considers Discriminatory Bill Alternative

Associations Now

ASAE, business groups, and convention bureaus oppose a new Texas House bill meant to replace a controversial Senate bill that would dictate bathroom use policies. ASAE does not support ongoing efforts in the Texas legislature to change social policy in Texas. This week, Texas Gov. ASAE opposes both pieces of legislation.

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

Associations Now

Launching a chapter network has helped PEN America, a literary organization with almost 100 years of history, recruit new members and reinvent opportunities for member engagement at the local level. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.

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5 Elements Turning a Game into a Signature Event

SCD Group

[Editor’s note: I originally planned to create several posts about this event; but, alas I’ve been sick in bed since returning from Dallas.] In addition CFP made major donations to North Texas teachers via Donors Choose. The first College Football Championship became a major event in colleges and athletics. Note: One cause is enough.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Diversity: Not Just An.

Observations on Association Management

Many of todays largest and most successful businesses have long used an aggressive strategy, for example, of actively recruiting the "best and the brightest" minority students from colleges and universities. CMI) is an association management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Jan 04 (1). Jan 03 (1). Dec 19 (2).