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In the latest edition of the list, released Monday in connection with National Library Week, the popular Fifty Shades of Grey is near the top, second only to young-adult author John Green’s Looking for Alaska. Below is the ALA’s list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2015: Looking for Alaska , by John Green. MORE
That’s a level far higher than most states—only Alaska and New Mexico have higher percentages of Native Americans in their populations. Rather than taking a bold step in its handling of the controversial issue, the South Dakota High School Activities Association has chosen a measured approach of advising schools against using Native American mascots, instead of banning them. MORE
And the conference’s multiple sessions on the impact of medical marijuana laws on real estate transactions couldn’t come at a better time, considering voters in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, DC, approved marijuana legalization measures. Timed just perfectly to capitalize on the midterm elections, a major Realtors conference is putting political issues at the forefront of its agenda. Plus: A conference shows museums can be key to community health and wellness. MORE
I think that we in the Northwest have a lot of great content, we have a lot to offer,” said Heider, whose organization represents about 150 credit unions in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. After collaborating on a networking event, credit union associations in the Pacific Northwest realized there was growth opportunity in teaming up with their counterparts in Idaho. So far, so good. MORE
Around 2 percent of Oregon lawyers are Hispanic, another 2 percent are Asian or Pacific Islander, 1 percent are black and another 1 percent are American Indian or Alaska Native. The organization, which represents legal professionals in a judicial system that has been dogged by a lack of diversity, says it’s been making progress on the issue. But there’s lingering evidence that there’s still a long way to go. MORE
For example, JetBlue offers free Wi-Fi access, while a post-merger Alaska Airlines has multiple wireless networks on different aircraft that don’t talk to one another, making the call more confusing.). Whether for wireless or an annual discount on baggage, air travelers these days are faced with an array of add-ons. Are they worth paying for, or should you stick to paying as you go? MORE
Image Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountain_peaks_of_Alaska. Last week I bragged a little. I said the plan my Board has been working on, the plan to elevate our conversation out of the weeds of programs and activities and into the clear horizon of vision statements and success metrics, was actually starting to work. MORE
Alaska, Louisiana, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia have already banned the substance. Powdered alcohol? Yes, there is such a thing. And while the product is currently legal at the federal level, state associations are putting up resistance against its sale, noting the dangers to consumers. Last year, the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau gave the go-ahead for the future sale of powdered alcohol in the United States. MORE
The Alaska Chiropractic Society is helping members gain access to needed business resources, thanks to a new credit union partnership. That’s why the Alaska Chiropractic Society (ACS) has announced a new partnership with the Chiropractic Federal Credit Union (CFCU). What is it? What can ease stress and tension? When it comes to finances, a chiropractor can only go so far. MORE
The city is also a great jumping-off point to Whistler, Victoria, Alaska cruises, and the Okanagan Valley wine region, making extended stays a real lure. How meeting planners can prioritize what matters most to their organization in planning their next event. Association executives want to hit a homerun with every conference. No one’s happy with so-so speakers, breakout sessions, food and entertainment—least of all the people who planned the event. MORE
In comments to Alaska Public Media , Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation Executive Director Julie Decker noted that the increased production that aquaculture encourages would, at least in the short term, hurt the economy around fish. “If Residents of Alaska, with one of the most robust fishing economies in the country, expressed skepticism about the proposed law, and some of the state’s legislators suggested Alaska wouldn’t take part in any new aquaculture efforts. MORE
Not long after, I was leading a workshop in Alaska at a nonprofit conference, and we had another chance to connect. I am excited to announce that I am working on my next book, tentatively titled “The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.” I’m honored to be co-authoring this book with Aliza Sherman to be published in 2017 by Wiley. MORE
such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries. With the airline industry filing a lawsuit and computer glitches leading to travelers being overcharged, the Transportation Security Administration’s recent security fee increase has been anything but smooth. The fee hike is still fresh—and so are the problems the change is generating. MORE
Alaska Airlines has used CLEAR’s biometrics technology for boarding passes, for example. CLEAR, a company that uses biometrics to offer a shortcut at the airport security line, has earned a major boost in recent months. But the strategy, which comes with a yearly membership fee, has proved controversial for some. MORE
This reminded me of Margaret Wheatley, who was the keynote speaker at a conference in Alaska where I was doing a workshop a few years ago. This post follows yesterday’s post about networked leadership skills. I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. MORE
That’s why NIGP, the Institute for Public Procurement, set up a virtual chapter to connect members far away from each other in Alaska and Hawaii. In a recent Billhighway article , Jeff Dansdill, past president of the Alaska-Hawaii Governmental Procurement Association (AHGPA), explains how the two states came together three years ago to form one virtual chapter. “I I talked with a couple of people from Alaska and found out they had many of the same issues we experienced in Hawaii. MORE
Alaska, and Hawaii could get extra marketing help for their tourism efforts—an area where at least one industry group has been focusing much of its attention. Earlier this week, the Senate passed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act , which would encourage the federal government to better integrate tourism opportunities from native populations, including those offered by Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and American Indians. MORE
In the latest edition of the list, released Monday in connection with National Library Week, the popular Fifty Shades of Grey is near the top, second only to young-adult author John Green’s Looking for Alaska. Below is the ALA’s list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2015: Looking for Alaska , by John Green. MORE
According to ARCUS’ website , its headquarters is in Fairbanks, Alaska. Others are located at other remote points elsewhere in Alaska, as well as in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. I typically travel to Alaska four or five times a year, and while I’m there I make an opportunity to talk to people in the different places I go to, so that as much as possible we get that time face-to-face in person.” MORE
Last month, our Holland America (@HALcruises) tour bus broke down while we were driving the Top of the World highway (TOTWH) from Chicken, ALaska, to Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. Chicken, Alaska, an isolated (100+ miles from nearest cell signal) "way station" of 37 people is a hard hour drive from Tok, the nearest village. Obviously, your association may not manage events in an area as isolated as Chicken, Alaska, but you are likely to confront various issues. Pages. MORE
Check out the midnight sun and aurora borealis, paddling down the Chena River, or dog mushing in these 360-view videos from Fairbanks, Alaska. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. MORE
The tour includes Bryce Canyon, in Utah, and the Kenai Fjords, in Alaska, among others. President Obama joins the National Parks Conservation Association in marking a major milestone. Plus: What’s with annoying event rules? A hundred years have come and gone; and yet, the forests and wildlife contained within are as young as ever. Today, the National Park Service marked its 100th anniversary with a brand-new addition. MORE
Nearly 40 Alaska Native elders, storytellers, and community members contributed to the development of the game. Note from Beth: I went to my first Games for Change Festival ten years ago, in 2005 and have been a fan and supporter ever since. MORE
Marijuana for recreational use is currently legal in Colorado and Washington state; voters in Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia approved legalization measures in the 2014 elections but those measures have not yet taken effect. In an updated policy statement this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics reiterated marijuana’s risks to children. But it argues for different approaches to penalties and research, and limited “compassionate use” in treating sick kids. MORE
With a population of slightly more than 35,000 people, Canada’s smallest territory—which shares much of its border with Alaska—is full of small communities. 170K The estimated number of nonprofits in Canada, according to Imagine Canada. The country has the world’s second-largest nonprofit sector, employing 2 million people and representing $106 billion in Canadian dollars ($83.7 billion USD). The Netherlands has the largest nonprofit sector; the U.S. is fifth.). O, Canada! MORE
Among the picks was a trio of schools—University of Alaska, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and Virginia Tech— as well as the state of Nevada, Griffiss International Airport in New York state, and the North Dakota Department of Commerce. Business groups in Oregon (where the University of Alaska plans to do some of its testing) and New York were among those thinking big-picture about the potential for the unmanned aerial vehicle industry. MORE
American, United, and Alaska Airlines are all removing screens from most of their medium-range aircraft. GoFundMe Charity is designed to make generating donations easier—and more social. Also: Say goodbye to in-flight entertainment. Are you considering crowdsourcing funds for your association’s next project? GoFundMe just announced a new platform specifically for nonprofits: GoFundMe Charity. MORE
Alaska has cited its small population size as a deterrent. A combination of resort-industry opposition and lack of legislative momentum has kept Nevada, a state known for its legalized gambling, out of the lottery for decades. As a result, many state residents headed to the border for Powerball tickets this week, in hopes of getting their hands on the $1.5 billion jackpot. MORE
And associations are offering their assistance as officials at the airport—along with the FBI and Alaska Airlines, which owned the Horizon Air 76-seater—try to make sense of the incident. After an airline employee who wasn’t a pilot took off in an empty passenger plane and crashed it into an island, associations are supporting the airport and law enforcement agencies investigating the bizarre incident. MORE
Two other major airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, say the Justice Department hasn’t reached out to them, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Justice Department’s just-announced investigation into the airline industry’s possible collusion on ticket pricing has the industry’s primary trade group speaking out. But other groups say the Justice Department may have a point. Are the airlines unfairly colluding to keep their ticket prices high? MORE
With pot legalization on the table in Alaska, but business plans and regulatory issues still on the drawing board, a new trade group hopes to usher the state’s cannabis industry through a rocky period. Remember when reporter Charlo Greene quit her job on live TV —complete with profanity—after reporting on the Alaska Cannabis Club , because she is the owner of the medical marijuana club? MORE
Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines has launched a limited promotion that puts a unique spin on mileage redemption. Changes are afoot in how airline miles can be redeemed. Here’s the scoop on what’s going to be happening to those prized reward miles in the next few months. Frequent travelers, take heed: The reward miles you’ve accumulated are about to hit some turbulence as airlines continue to adjust their policies. MORE
The midterms were particularly fruitful for marijuana legalization efforts, with Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, DC, passing laws legalizing the drug. Precedents set by passage of key ballot initiatives on issues as diverse as genetically modified organisms, marijuana, and sugary beverages have associations and trade groups speaking out. MORE
And at NIGP, the Institute for Public Procurement, virtual chapters help members with similar interests from as far away as Hawaii and Alaska to network across the miles. MORE
” The study ranked the 14 airlines in the following order, from best to poorest performance: Virgin America, JetBlue, AirTran, Delta, Hawaiian, Alaska, Frontier, Southwest, US Airways, American, American Eagle, SkyWest, ExpressJet, and United. Business Travel Looking Stronger The outlook for business travel is getting brighter, the Global Business Travel Association announced this week. Given an increase in consumer and business confidence, GBTA now estimates a 5.1 MORE
2 - Personalize the Member Experience.Literally Kimberly Gray of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska told me about how they started a group of assocate members called the Associates Council. A few months ago MGI published a white paper I wrote entitled "Seven Innovative Ideas to Fight This Recession." The purpose of the paper is to present seven practical ideas that membership leaders are using now to keep this recession from eroding their membership. MORE
Narrated by actor and producer Alessandro Nivola, the documentary follows the experiences of two SCA high school crews who spent three weeks working in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve and the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. A new documentary chronicling the park conservation efforts of Student Conservation Association volunteers looks to inspire others to take action. MORE
I think that we in the Northwest have a lot of great content, we have a lot to offer,” said Heider, whose organization represents about 150 credit unions in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. After collaborating on a networking event, credit union associations in the Pacific Northwest realized there was growth opportunity in teaming up with their counterparts in Idaho. So far, so good. MORE
Even this year, the wildfires torching regions in the West and even Alaska are “unprecedented,” said Hill, in their early outbreak. New air tankers and helicopters, along with new legislation, are among the tools that could help fight—and fund the fight—against wildfires in the future, according to an official at the American Helicopter Services and Aerial Firefighting Association. MORE
At the top of the list of 10 domestic airlines were Alaska Airlines and United; at the bottom were Frontier and Spirit. A new survey from Airlines for America noted that 85 percent of customers expressed satisfaction with their air travel experiences last year. Of course, as a related study recently noted, some airlines have better reputations than others. MORE
The database of digital maps, which use biological data to illustrate crucial habitats across 16 states stretching from Alaska to Oklahoma, will help ensure that “wildlife values are better incorporated into land-use decision making,” the association said. The new tool, released by the Western Governors’ Association, was designed to reduce conflicts and ensure greater consideration of wildlife values in land-use decisions in western states. MORE
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Associations Now
JULY 13, 2015
With pot legalization on the table in Alaska, but business plans and regulatory issues still on the drawing board, a new trade group hopes to usher the state’s cannabis industry through a rocky period. Remember when reporter Charlo Greene quit her job on live TV —complete with profanity—after reporting on the Alaska Cannabis Club , because she is the owner of the medical marijuana club?
SCD Group
AUGUST 7, 2012
Last month, our Holland America (@HALcruises) tour bus broke down while we were driving the Top of the World highway (TOTWH) from Chicken, ALaska, to Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. Chicken, Alaska, an isolated (100+ miles from nearest cell signal) "way station" of 37 people is a hard hour drive from Tok, the nearest village. Obviously, your association may not manage events in an area as isolated as Chicken, Alaska, but you are likely to confront various issues. Pages.
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Associations Now
MAY 17, 2019
That’s why NIGP, the Institute for Public Procurement, set up a virtual chapter to connect members far away from each other in Alaska and Hawaii. In a recent Billhighway article , Jeff Dansdill, past president of the Alaska-Hawaii Governmental Procurement Association (AHGPA), explains how the two states came together three years ago to form one virtual chapter. “I I talked with a couple of people from Alaska and found out they had many of the same issues we experienced in Hawaii.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
In comments to Alaska Public Media , Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation Executive Director Julie Decker noted that the increased production that aquaculture encourages would, at least in the short term, hurt the economy around fish. “If Residents of Alaska, with one of the most robust fishing economies in the country, expressed skepticism about the proposed law, and some of the state’s legislators suggested Alaska wouldn’t take part in any new aquaculture efforts.
Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2016
Alaska, and Hawaii could get extra marketing help for their tourism efforts—an area where at least one industry group has been focusing much of its attention. Earlier this week, the Senate passed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act , which would encourage the federal government to better integrate tourism opportunities from native populations, including those offered by Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and American Indians.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
The Alaska Chiropractic Society is helping members gain access to needed business resources, thanks to a new credit union partnership. That’s why the Alaska Chiropractic Society (ACS) has announced a new partnership with the Chiropractic Federal Credit Union (CFCU). What is it? What can ease stress and tension? When it comes to finances, a chiropractor can only go so far.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 16, 2019
American, United, and Alaska Airlines are all removing screens from most of their medium-range aircraft. GoFundMe Charity is designed to make generating donations easier—and more social. Also: Say goodbye to in-flight entertainment. Are you considering crowdsourcing funds for your association’s next project? GoFundMe just announced a new platform specifically for nonprofits: GoFundMe Charity.
Reid All About it
MAY 29, 2020
Check out the midnight sun and aurora borealis, paddling down the Chena River, or dog mushing in these 360-view videos from Fairbanks, Alaska. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
According to ARCUS’ website , its headquarters is in Fairbanks, Alaska. Others are located at other remote points elsewhere in Alaska, as well as in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. I typically travel to Alaska four or five times a year, and while I’m there I make an opportunity to talk to people in the different places I go to, so that as much as possible we get that time face-to-face in person.”
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
In the latest edition of the list, released Monday in connection with National Library Week, the popular Fifty Shades of Grey is near the top, second only to young-adult author John Green’s Looking for Alaska. Below is the ALA’s list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2015: Looking for Alaska , by John Green.
Associations Now
AUGUST 13, 2018
And associations are offering their assistance as officials at the airport—along with the FBI and Alaska Airlines, which owned the Horizon Air 76-seater—try to make sense of the incident. After an airline employee who wasn’t a pilot took off in an empty passenger plane and crashed it into an island, associations are supporting the airport and law enforcement agencies investigating the bizarre incident.
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Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
In the latest edition of the list, released Monday in connection with National Library Week, the popular Fifty Shades of Grey is near the top, second only to young-adult author John Green’s Looking for Alaska. Below is the ALA’s list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2015: Looking for Alaska , by John Green.
Associations Now
MAY 1, 2019
For example, JetBlue offers free Wi-Fi access, while a post-merger Alaska Airlines has multiple wireless networks on different aircraft that don’t talk to one another, making the call more confusing.). Whether for wireless or an annual discount on baggage, air travelers these days are faced with an array of add-ons. Are they worth paying for, or should you stick to paying as you go?
Associations Now
AUGUST 18, 2017
Narrated by actor and producer Alessandro Nivola, the documentary follows the experiences of two SCA high school crews who spent three weeks working in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve and the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. A new documentary chronicling the park conservation efforts of Student Conservation Association volunteers looks to inspire others to take action.
Associations Now
MARCH 1, 2017
At the top of the list of 10 domestic airlines were Alaska Airlines and United; at the bottom were Frontier and Spirit. A new survey from Airlines for America noted that 85 percent of customers expressed satisfaction with their air travel experiences last year. Of course, as a related study recently noted, some airlines have better reputations than others.
Associations Now
MARCH 29, 2016
Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines has launched a limited promotion that puts a unique spin on mileage redemption. Changes are afoot in how airline miles can be redeemed. Here’s the scoop on what’s going to be happening to those prized reward miles in the next few months. Frequent travelers, take heed: The reward miles you’ve accumulated are about to hit some turbulence as airlines continue to adjust their policies.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
And the conference’s multiple sessions on the impact of medical marijuana laws on real estate transactions couldn’t come at a better time, considering voters in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, DC, approved marijuana legalization measures. Timed just perfectly to capitalize on the midterm elections, a major Realtors conference is putting political issues at the forefront of its agenda. Plus: A conference shows museums can be key to community health and wellness.
Associations Now
JANUARY 15, 2016
That’s a level far higher than most states—only Alaska and New Mexico have higher percentages of Native Americans in their populations. Rather than taking a bold step in its handling of the controversial issue, the South Dakota High School Activities Association has chosen a measured approach of advising schools against using Native American mascots, instead of banning them.
Associations Now
AUGUST 16, 2016
I think that we in the Northwest have a lot of great content, we have a lot to offer,” said Heider, whose organization represents about 150 credit unions in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. After collaborating on a networking event, credit union associations in the Pacific Northwest realized there was growth opportunity in teaming up with their counterparts in Idaho. So far, so good.
Associations Now
AUGUST 16, 2016
I think that we in the Northwest have a lot of great content, we have a lot to offer,” said Heider, whose organization represents about 150 credit unions in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. After collaborating on a networking event, credit union associations in the Pacific Northwest realized there was growth opportunity in teaming up with their counterparts in Idaho. So far, so good.
Associations Now
JUNE 29, 2016
Even this year, the wildfires torching regions in the West and even Alaska are “unprecedented,” said Hill, in their early outbreak. New air tankers and helicopters, along with new legislation, are among the tools that could help fight—and fund the fight—against wildfires in the future, according to an official at the American Helicopter Services and Aerial Firefighting Association.
Associations Now
JULY 2, 2015
Two other major airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, say the Justice Department hasn’t reached out to them, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Justice Department’s just-announced investigation into the airline industry’s possible collusion on ticket pricing has the industry’s primary trade group speaking out. But other groups say the Justice Department may have a point. Are the airlines unfairly colluding to keep their ticket prices high?
Eric Lanke
MARCH 21, 2016
Image Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountain_peaks_of_Alaska. Last week I bragged a little. I said the plan my Board has been working on, the plan to elevate our conversation out of the weeds of programs and activities and into the clear horizon of vision statements and success metrics, was actually starting to work.
Associations Now
JANUARY 6, 2014
Among the picks was a trio of schools—University of Alaska, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and Virginia Tech— as well as the state of Nevada, Griffiss International Airport in New York state, and the North Dakota Department of Commerce. Business groups in Oregon (where the University of Alaska plans to do some of its testing) and New York were among those thinking big-picture about the potential for the unmanned aerial vehicle industry.
Associations Now
APRIL 20, 2015
Alaska, Louisiana, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia have already banned the substance. Powdered alcohol? Yes, there is such a thing. And while the product is currently legal at the federal level, state associations are putting up resistance against its sale, noting the dangers to consumers. Last year, the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau gave the go-ahead for the future sale of powdered alcohol in the United States.
Associations Now
AUGUST 20, 2014
such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries. With the airline industry filing a lawsuit and computer glitches leading to travelers being overcharged, the Transportation Security Administration’s recent security fee increase has been anything but smooth. The fee hike is still fresh—and so are the problems the change is generating.
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Not long after, I was leading a workshop in Alaska at a nonprofit conference, and we had another chance to connect. I am excited to announce that I am working on my next book, tentatively titled “The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.” I’m honored to be co-authoring this book with Aliza Sherman to be published in 2017 by Wiley.
Associations Now
AUGUST 25, 2016
The tour includes Bryce Canyon, in Utah, and the Kenai Fjords, in Alaska, among others. President Obama joins the National Parks Conservation Association in marking a major milestone. Plus: What’s with annoying event rules? A hundred years have come and gone; and yet, the forests and wildlife contained within are as young as ever. Today, the National Park Service marked its 100th anniversary with a brand-new addition.
Associations Now
JUNE 24, 2016
Alaska Airlines has used CLEAR’s biometrics technology for boarding passes, for example. CLEAR, a company that uses biometrics to offer a shortcut at the airport security line, has earned a major boost in recent months. But the strategy, which comes with a yearly membership fee, has proved controversial for some.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
The midterms were particularly fruitful for marijuana legalization efforts, with Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, DC, passing laws legalizing the drug. Precedents set by passage of key ballot initiatives on issues as diverse as genetically modified organisms, marijuana, and sugary beverages have associations and trade groups speaking out.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 18, 2013
The database of digital maps, which use biological data to illustrate crucial habitats across 16 states stretching from Alaska to Oklahoma, will help ensure that “wildlife values are better incorporated into land-use decision making,” the association said. The new tool, released by the Western Governors’ Association, was designed to reduce conflicts and ensure greater consideration of wildlife values in land-use decisions in western states.
Associations Now
AUGUST 23, 2017
The city is also a great jumping-off point to Whistler, Victoria, Alaska cruises, and the Okanagan Valley wine region, making extended stays a real lure. How meeting planners can prioritize what matters most to their organization in planning their next event. Association executives want to hit a homerun with every conference. No one’s happy with so-so speakers, breakout sessions, food and entertainment—least of all the people who planned the event.
Associations Now
AUGUST 4, 2017
With a population of slightly more than 35,000 people, Canada’s smallest territory—which shares much of its border with Alaska—is full of small communities. 170K The estimated number of nonprofits in Canada, according to Imagine Canada. The country has the world’s second-largest nonprofit sector, employing 2 million people and representing $106 billion in Canadian dollars ($83.7 billion USD). The Netherlands has the largest nonprofit sector; the U.S. is fifth.). O, Canada!
Beth Kanter
APRIL 8, 2015
This reminded me of Margaret Wheatley, who was the keynote speaker at a conference in Alaska where I was doing a workshop a few years ago. This post follows yesterday’s post about networked leadership skills. I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people.
Associations Now
JANUARY 19, 2015
Around 2 percent of Oregon lawyers are Hispanic, another 2 percent are Asian or Pacific Islander, 1 percent are black and another 1 percent are American Indian or Alaska Native. The organization, which represents legal professionals in a judicial system that has been dogged by a lack of diversity, says it’s been making progress on the issue. But there’s lingering evidence that there’s still a long way to go.
Associations Now
APRIL 10, 2013
” The study ranked the 14 airlines in the following order, from best to poorest performance: Virgin America, JetBlue, AirTran, Delta, Hawaiian, Alaska, Frontier, Southwest, US Airways, American, American Eagle, SkyWest, ExpressJet, and United. Business Travel Looking Stronger The outlook for business travel is getting brighter, the Global Business Travel Association announced this week. Given an increase in consumer and business confidence, GBTA now estimates a 5.1
Experts in Membership Marketing
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
2 - Personalize the Member Experience.Literally Kimberly Gray of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska told me about how they started a group of assocate members called the Associates Council. A few months ago MGI published a white paper I wrote entitled "Seven Innovative Ideas to Fight This Recession." The purpose of the paper is to present seven practical ideas that membership leaders are using now to keep this recession from eroding their membership.
Beth Kanter
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Nearly 40 Alaska Native elders, storytellers, and community members contributed to the development of the game. Note from Beth: I went to my first Games for Change Festival ten years ago, in 2005 and have been a fan and supporter ever since.
Associations Now
JANUARY 28, 2015
Marijuana for recreational use is currently legal in Colorado and Washington state; voters in Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia approved legalization measures in the 2014 elections but those measures have not yet taken effect. In an updated policy statement this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics reiterated marijuana’s risks to children. But it argues for different approaches to penalties and research, and limited “compassionate use” in treating sick kids.
Associations Now
JANUARY 13, 2016
Alaska has cited its small population size as a deterrent. A combination of resort-industry opposition and lack of legislative momentum has kept Nevada, a state known for its legalized gambling, out of the lottery for decades. As a result, many state residents headed to the border for Powerball tickets this week, in hopes of getting their hands on the $1.5 billion jackpot.
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