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SXSW is here! Association Weekly Wrap-Up for March 8th!

YourMembership

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. The three millennials asked some very tough and insightful questions.

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Can Mentoring Programs Bring Younger Members to Your Association?

Association Adviser

Back in 2013, the enterprise software company Sage surveyed more than 11,000 small- and medium-sized businesses in 17 countries to assess their attitudes about business mentoring. Finally, survey respondents suggested that millennials are hesitant to align themselves with those they believe to be in an older, out-of-touch demographic.

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Hear That Sound? It’s the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Engaging Members from Day One

Association Adviser

Since becoming Director, Membership for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2013, Mike Skiados, CAE has enjoyed a 98 percent member retention rate. That was my introduction to the leadership side of associations. AA: You’ve served with the ASAE Young Professionals Committee. They want to see value.

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13 best association blogs of 2013

SCD Group

Based on a review of reader numbers, here are my top 13 association blogs of 2013. As I reviewed the SCDdaily for 2012 and 2013, I noted some of your comments about how much you like and value my writing. So, starting in 2013, my intention is to post only three times a week. the top association blogs from 2013.

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6 Stories for Association Executives

SCD Group

By Kerry Stackpole via Wired for Leadership Every leader faces the inherent challenge of making their mark. Healthier Association, Higher Membership Performance By Joe Rominiecki via AssociationsNow NAADAC’s major symptom circa April 2013 was declining membership, Storie says. Five Ideas to Help You Thrive. Don’t make these blunders.

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Supercharge Member Loyalty & Power Community Engagement

Spark Consulting

If the volunteer was part of the host committee at your annual conference, a special badge is appropriate. The 2013 Volunteer Canada Volunteer Recognition Study showed that for 80% of volunteers, the most effective recognition was hearing about how their work has made a difference. Doing this trumps any “gift.”