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Membership Hack: Virtual Chapters

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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. I talked with a couple of people from Alaska and found out they had many of the same issues we experienced in Hawaii. “I For Hawaii, it’s island to island.

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Top Tips and Tricks From 2019 Membership Hacks

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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. For members who live and work far from each other, digital engagements like the School Nutrition Association’s virtual expo work well to connect them.

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Associations Build Momentum Around Native American Tourism

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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. With the recent passage of a bill in the Senate, native populations in the continental U.S., A corresponding bill in the House, which has yet to pass, was introduced last year.

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Roundup: Ballot Initiatives Make Breakthroughs on Election Night

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The midterms were particularly fruitful for marijuana legalization efforts, with Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, DC, passing laws legalizing the drug. Read on for a list of the more notable ballot measures decided on Tuesday. Marijuana Groups Claim Victory. Trade groups welcomed the new laws.

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West Coast Credit Union Groups See Strength in Numbers

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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 coming together for a successful networking effort last year, the two groups opted to get cozier. “I

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West Coast Credit Union Groups See Strength in Numbers

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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 coming together for a successful networking effort last year, the two groups opted to get cozier. “I

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TSA’s Fee Changes Are Causing Headaches

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such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries. Glitches leading to higher charges: Sabre Travel Network reports that TSA fees on 1 percent of all tickets—around 300,000 per month—include overcharges due to computer glitches.