Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 28, 2015

Q: It’s a beautiful summer day in Michigan. A: I hear it is supposed to be nice, mild weather this summer: my favorite! You will either find me taking adventurous walks with the kiddos at one of Greater Lansing’s awesome parks or enjoying a cool summer drink on the back deck with my hubby. A: “Summer Chill!”

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Association Leaders

MAY 31, 2019

Recently I had an opportunity to take the day off for something we call Summer Friday’s. However, the person mainly responsible for answering phones in our office was on vacation. When you catch yourself falling short – try again). • In every situation, put others before yourself.

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Mariner

AUGUST 2, 2013

I admit it - even though I’m currently not on vacation, I’m in a “summer vacation state of mind.” And with both bosses out of the office, that “vacation state of mind” is even harder to resist. There’s just something about this time of year that makes us this way.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 10, 2017

The summer is slipping away, but don’t let your vacation days go with it. employees left 662 million days of vacation unused last year—a third of which was completely forfeited at yearend— according to Project: Time Off. With summer 2017 coming to a close, are your vacation days on track to meet the same demise?

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 28, 2020

My mother used to tell us that “things are going to be different” as we drove home from our annual summer beach vacation. It was her way of getting the family focused on the upcoming routine and discipline of school and work. I remember feeling that her words were both a warning and a promise of adventures yet to come.

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Association Navigator

JULY 1, 2012

Last summer a client that I really respect apologized for not responding to an email message more quickly. He said he had been on vacation and he was working on his “work-life balance.”. So for my vacation this year I tried to take an email sabbatical; I only had partial success, I hope you can do better.

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Association Success

MAY 27, 2020

Well, it is New Orleans in the summer …” I responded. The future of remote doctors appointments, vacations, conferences and gaming are all riding on virtual reality. He was wearing a mask, so I couldn’t make out his demeanour. He glanced at the temperature nervously and said, “Is it really hot outside?” . This is the new normal.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The National Association of Colleges and Employers crowdsources summer reading lists from members to keep them learning even while on vacation. A summer reading group that connects online could translate into a year-round book club that meets face to face. You can even engage members while they’re away from work.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 30, 2016

Q: What’s your favorite summer vacation spot? The goal is to learn from each other so that we don’t have to learn every lesson ourselves. Imagine how long it would take to collect enough experiences to learn every lesson independently! A: Anywhere I can glide across a lake on my stand-up paddle board. Why limit yourself?

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Each summer, Freed takes a couple of weeks off—and people eagerly anticipate his increasingly ambitious and entertaining out-of-office messages. In 2013, his vacation was the subject of a news report. But Andy Freed, CEO of the Wakefield, Massachusetts-based association management company Virtual, Inc. ,

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Associations Now

JUNE 16, 2017

We’re about to hit the peak point of summer travel season. While some may opt to fly to their vacation stop, others may go the road-trip route to take in the sights and sounds—and get some local flavor—on the way to their destination. But summer travelers aren’t the only ones seeing the benefits of a road trip.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2017

With the majority of highway contractors reporting that motor vehicle crashes pose a greater risk today than they did 10 years ago, the Associated General Contractors of America launched a national advertising campaign to remind summer drivers to be cautious. Daydreaming about your vacation? This past weekend, AAA estimated that 34.6

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Associations Now

JANUARY 14, 2019

For instance, it’s summer, and your members are on vacation. “A ‘summer steal’ on one of your webinars. Offseasons might be intentional (like the time before your annual conference), and other times they happen as a result of the season.

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Association Success

APRIL 10, 2020

There will be summer vacations, family weddings, and the start of school for some that will prevent some of our members from attending. We looked into rescheduling our event, and there was an opening in August. It was one way to salvage this mess. August is going to be a tough sell, but it’s what we have.

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Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Shrimp scampi with tomatoes and corn is summer in a bowl. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 3, 2017

Also: how a marketing expert found herself quoted in major news outlets—while on vacation. Media Relations Lessons from My Summer Vacation Fiasco [link]. Mexico City created civic pride by designing emojis specific to the city. Looking for a way to draw attention to your event, or possibly even your metro area?

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Associations Now

JULY 8, 2016

Research shows that more business travelers are blending work-related trips with vacation time. And it means just what you’d expect: blending business trips with vacation time. More than 50 percent of those attendees also said they’re likely to extend their stay or turn their trip into a vacation, fueling additional room nights.

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Portage Group

AUGUST 15, 2012

It’s summer. People are taking their vacations, recovering from their vacations or dreaming about their vacations. It can be hard to focus on being innovative, creative and strategic during a staff meeting or board retreat when the sun is shining and the patio beckons. But alas, the work of associations never stops.

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.orgCommunity

JULY 5, 2016

From : Blog Entry >> Michelle's Blog Entry How to ensure School’s NOT Out for Summer Those dreaded words from years ago….summer summer school. No vacation, no trips to the beach with friends, just you and the almost as miserable teacher. The mere mention of them sent chills through students that were just getting by.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 7, 2017

Also: How to encourage your team to take a vacation. Please, Take a Vacation. Vacations have become counter-cultural within our busy workplaces. We’re sadly approaching the end of summer vacation season. That means bosses should do everything they can to encourage employees to take a vacation. Why is that?

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GrowthZone

MAY 25, 2017

Give employees a free vacation day on their birthday (or to be used within 30 days). Depending on your season or workload, add summer (or winter) hours to your official benefits package. Or allow staff to work an extra half hour Monday through Thursday and then leave early on Friday.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 16, 2018

We have many members who have become close personal friends and choose to schedule vacations based on those relationships. "We Recently on a cruise vacation, she asked her spouse to post on her behalf while gone! Jenny: How did this year’s DEN Summer Institute go? Members enjoying the DEN Summer Institute, or DENSI!

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Associations Now

JULY 26, 2017

Summer is one of my favorite times of year if only because it allows me to get away and catch up on summer reading. Next week, I will be on vacation and doing a lot of reading, but that hasn’t stopped me from picking up a book or two already. But how do you tap an influencer? You don’t need Kim Kardashian.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 15, 2013

When you go on vacation, go on vacation. Americans are more connected than ever before, including while on vacation. It’s the middle of August, a time when many are taking long-awaited summer vacations. It’s the middle of August, a time when many are taking long-awaited summer vacations.

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Associations Now

JULY 1, 2019

Heading out on summer vacation? Because communities are a place of conversation, they also allow organizations to hear member pain points as they arise, which means you can act swiftly to offer a solution. Other Links of Note. Get the wording right on your out-of-office email so that your colleagues won’t bother you, says Fast Company.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 16, 2016

Another tip : Please take your vacation days, all of them. Summer is here – take ten minutes today to figure out when you’re taking time off! (And for those 2am community-checker-uppers out there, I beg you to stop. It is really, truly, detrimental to your much needed sleep!). Every year.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 6, 2021

This edition of Association Brain Food covers two weeks because I’m not publishing next week while I’m on vacation. On the side, a Mexican-inspired corn casserole and calabacitas —a summer squash dish. Summer Stakeholder Management: Tips & Tricks for Maintaining the Relationships that Matter. Chapter benchmarking survey.

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 17, 2017

When they take vacations, they vacate! During this 90 minute cycle we move from higher to lower alertness and our energy waxes and wanes in these cycles throughout the work day. Another thing I noticed is that Fins have figured out work/life balance. Also, they seem to put good boundaries around “work” time and free time.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Some were at our wedding, we’ve enjoyed vacations with others, and we’ve had kids together over the years. For fun, we enjoy vacations, quality time with family, kids and friends, being on or by the water, and tackling crazy renovation and investment projects on our farm and rental properties.”.

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 5, 2016

That’s me on a Kayak on Monterrey Bay on the Coast of California getting eye level with some otters and harbor seals during my recent summer vacation. It’s called a vacation! Being a data nerd, I couldn’t help but love this recent article in HBR titled, “ The Data-Driven Case for Vacation.”

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Families are trying to decide where they’re going to take their vacations,” she said. “If As we get into our first summer here, we think that’s going to be a way to really engage our membership base.”. This type of situation affected not just the society, but other parks around the country , at an estimated cost of $4.1

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Association Mavens

JULY 10, 2015

When not working, this proclaimed certified propeller-head enjoys long walks with his wife through the aisles of Best Buy and loves taking his two young children on summer vacations to Silicon Valley. His company, eBoot Camp Inc.,

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Mizz Information

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But I miss writing and connecting with people–especially writing about whatever and not saddled with the weight of the weird perfectionism I developed during my Chic n’ Geek winter (and spring, and summer). Not to mention paid holidays and vacations seem like luxuries beyond my wildest imagination.

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Associations Now

JULY 1, 2013

In the summer, it’s easy to sit at your desk and daydream about relaxing on the beach. Learn how to stay focused at the office, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup. –> 9 Tips For Boosting Productivity At Work This Summer: [link] via @forbes #eventprofs #dctech. Stay productive with a simple tip or two.

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Association Advocacy Chick

MARCH 27, 2011

My family used to own a motor home we used for family vacations in the summer. I learned how to drive at 21 and got my license the day after I graduated from GW. To say I love to dance is a major understatement. I literally dance everyday. We got rid of it when I got my first car. I’m a native Washingtonian. Yes, we do exist.

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Associations Now

JUNE 16, 2014

Also: Make room for a fresh volunteer resource (hint: they’re on summer vacation right now), and keep them engaged. Summer’s nearly in full swing, and VolunteerMatch has gathered some tips your association can use to make the most of a valuable seasonal resource: teen volunteers with open schedules.

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Mizz Information

JULY 27, 2012

Whew, this summer has been way too busy for my liking. This is the first summer I think basically ever where I have no summer vacation planned, and I have to say its kind of depressing. Mizz Information. Friday, July 27, 2012. How to Manage Social Employees, Social Media at Events, and Car Talk.

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