The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Should Committees Report to the Board? Should committees report to the board?" There are some committees whose jobs clearly relate to the governance of the association. The Finance Committee. The Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee. The Education Committee. The Membership Committee.

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AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012. I facilitate conference calls for two committees of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Communicating with a large group to drive decisions via conference calls can be difficult for staff and for volunteer committee chairs or board leaders. ▼ 2012. (30).

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 12, 2011

What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees. But the actions the book suggests association leaders take based on those ideas are radical, in the extreme, especially to organizations still saddled with 50-person boards of directors and 100+ committees. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2019

Since 2012, the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system has become an increasingly prevalent way of reaching the public with relevant emergency information at a moment’s notice. But while there’s only so much television stations can do to improve geotargeting at the moment, there are potential options that could change this situation.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We all have important contributions to make, whether as a lay member, committee member, board member or even as association staff. Or maybe you could update your policies and launch an improved communications effort… it’s important to distinguish between training (which improves skill) and education (which improves knowledge).

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YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

Recently I observed an annual conference committee meeting of a major association. Graying male baby boomer veterans made up the majority of the committee. Three millennials (two males and one female) also served on the committee. Yet, our conferences still serve up generic content for the masses.

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Beth Kanter

MARCH 16, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. John-Stevenson, Communications Officer, Saint Luke’s Foundation. I’d like to thank the bloggers who posted such wonderful posts all week long!

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Associations Now didn’t have a digital news presence until 2012, but we’ve covered enough of the 2010s that we have a lot of association stories to look back at in our archives. A scene from Freed’s 2012 out-of-office message, titled “Andy Freed is Out of the Office: The Trailer.” How much is a lot? iStock/Thinkstock).

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Associations Now

JUNE 23, 2014

The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility spent two years studying the question. Giving the go-ahead: Ultimately, the ethics committee released a formal opinion in April that allowed the practice—albeit with restrictions. Are LinkedIn search notifications “communication”?

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Monday, February 06, 2012. 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer Community. Most volunteer involvement brochures and forms solicit interest in committees or task forces. on Monday, February 06, 2012.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012. A couple of weeks ago, my Twitter feed was filled with Tweets from friends and colleagues talking about workshop proposals they had submitted for the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting in Dallas. Its one thing to use language that appeals to the head; its quite another to communicate in a way that honors the heart.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 8, 2012

Sunday, January 8, 2012. This can be used when you are stuck, when you feel like consciously daydreaming, or as an ice-breaker exercise with boards, committees or staff. This can be used when you are stuck, when you feel like consciously daydreaming, or as an ice-breaker exercise with boards, committees or staff. community. (3).

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SCD Group

AUGUST 21, 2012

Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Schonher, vice president of Marketing General Incorporated, shared a summary of the 2012 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report on m.asaecenter.org. Check out this new research from the Society of New Communication Research called The Social Mind. ▼ 2012. AMR Management Services.

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Associations Now

JULY 6, 2016

In 2012, just 1 percent of graduating student members applied for the FACC designation, but 31 percent did so in 2015. FACC is an elevated member level that comes with no extra dues but requires an application, two letters of recommendation, and approval by a committee of peers.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 11, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Monday, June 11, 2012. on Monday, June 11, 2012. Jul 2012 (11). Jun 2012 (12). May 2012 (13). Apr 2012 (13). Mar 2012 (13). Feb 2012 (13). Jan 2012 (14). Newer Post.

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Association Subculture

APRIL 11, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012. At around 4:20 into the video, I saw a typical committee at work. communications. (4). community. (3). 2). ▼ 2012. (23). Be a Catalyst for Change - Play April 3 - 5, 2012! skip to main | skip to sidebar. What Monkeys Know About Membership. You will too. advocacy. (1).

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 12, 2012

Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Your conference committee, board of directors and association staff has spent countless hours putting together a trade show or convention that will be beneficial for both attendees and exhibitors. What other ways could you use your board of directors and committee leaders in your trade show? Newer Post.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

Monday, June 4, 2012. Form an organizing committee or task force to determine interest: is there enough to get started? Determine the organizational structure: board, committees, chapters, etc. Develop sound communications tools This can range from a printed or email newsletter to a simple website. ▼ 2012. (30).

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SCD Group

AUGUST 15, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012. I came away with three key learnings that impact associations and our communications with members, with prospects, with the public. Labels: association communications , association leadership , associations , content marketing , SCD Group. ▼ 2012. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services.

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SCD Group

JUNE 7, 2012

Thursday, June 7, 2012. The Problem with Committees: Story #1 and Story #2. Don’t Eat the Tone r: 7 tips for association communicators. ▼ 2012. 15 Tips for Better Board/Committee Meetings: Ideas. c) 2012 SCD Group. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association. at 4:22 PM.

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Association Advocacy Chick

OCTOBER 31, 2012

The following post is a reprint of a guest post I did for XYZ University in September 2012. Who’s featured in your government relations communications? Who serves on your GR committee? A special thanks to Sarah Sladek for allowing me to participate! Is it really a benefit? Let them be visible.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 29, 2012

Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Does print still work for association marketing & communications? As you know by now, I’m an advocate of many of the new digital communications tools. “We see a strong future for the catalog, with this being one of many ways that we communicate with our customer.” Causeaholic.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 9, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Monday, April 09, 2012. on Monday, April 09, 2012. Jul 2012 (11). Jun 2012 (12). May 2012 (13). Apr 2012 (13). Mar 2012 (13). Feb 2012 (13). Jan 2012 (14).

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SCD Group

AUGUST 12, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012. In fact, from a marketing communications perspective, investment in quality content is better than gold because, unlike gold, the value of quality content to your communications efforts rarely fluctuates or goes down. September 4-6, 2012. ▼ 2012. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services.

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AMR Management Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Tuesday, February 28, 2012. I came up with the idea of performance-based policy-dictated removal of any board member who performs below a certain score on performance evaluations for two consecutive reviews, as performed by a committee of their peers. Make sure each committee has a work plan with goals, objectives and timelines.

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AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Write job descriptions for standing board positions and committee chairs. Committees/Task Forces: Put the detail work into committees. Allow him or her to create a three to five person finance committee with responsibility for establishing a fiscally responsible budget to bring to the board for an up or down vote.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 22, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Friday, June 22, 2012. A planning committee discusses results and develops a plan. Review next steps with particular attention to timeframes, accountability, ans communications. on Friday, June 22, 2012.

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Association Subculture

MARCH 19, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012. We handpick committee chairs, make individuals feel like those decisions are foregone conclusions and then wonder why nobody serves. March 22, 2012 10:57 AM. March 22, 2012 12:00 PM. March 23, 2012 8:21 AM. March 23, 2012 9:15 AM. communications. (4). community. (3).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 18, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012. We’ve been telling prospective volunteers about available leadership committees and positions and then asking if they are interested. How can we best communicate/connect with you? on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Jul 2012 (11). Jun 2012 (12). May 2012 (13). Apr 2012 (13).

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SCD Group

AUGUST 1, 2012

Wednesday, August 1, 2012. This is just one tip from Marketing Tips in Social Media Age: Sharing Solutions & Solving Problems that will be presented and discussed at the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. ▼ 2012. 12 Tips for association board/committee work. c) 2012 SCD Group. Causeaholic.

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Association Subculture

MAY 18, 2012

Friday, May 18, 2012. I know that executive committee meeting seems like life and death - but it isnt. Cramming our days full of committee meetings, marketing brochures and busywork just isnt going to cut it anymore in the new, hyper-connected society we find ourselves in. communications. (4). community. (3).

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 14, 2015

While NASP members haven’t yet been seeking help for handling an influx of refugee students into schools, the association knows this might soon be a need and is already preparing resources for school psychologists to better work with refugee children, according to NASP’s Director of Communications Katherine Cowan.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 5, 2012

Sunday, August 5, 2012. This is just one tip from Marketing Tips in Social Media Age: Sharing Solutions & Solving Problems that will be presented and discussed at the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. Labels: #ASAE12 LD3 , AMR Management Services , association communications , association marketing , Hugh Whaley , SCD Group.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 14, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Over the last few years, I’ve watched as many Boomers and others “mock” Millenials and Gen Yers and their “failure” to communicate because they are “always texting.” ▼ 2012. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association. Subscribe via RSS.

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Off Stage

MARCH 24, 2012

24, 2012 - Leadership Thoughts: Crafting the Job Description. Picture yourself in the unenviable spotlight of a nominating committee, the tank of piranhas looking for a victim to serve up to the membership as meal…er, president. 24, 2012 - RE: Leadership Thoughts: Crafting the Job Description. 3 Comments • Post A Comment!

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SCD Group

AUGUST 20, 2012

Monday, August 20, 2012. Short, Sweet & Easy to Repeat: cornerstone to association communications. ” And, that sums up Carville’s message on messaging and communications. Labels: ASAE12 , association communications , association management , association marketing , James Carville , SCD Group. ▼ 2012.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2011

What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees. A new post, "What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees" has just gone up there. Communication. ► 2012. (1). At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. To see my reasons why click here.

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