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How the Romance Writers of America responded to racism accusations — and what associations can learn from them

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Next, came a rather public revamp of policies and initiatives intended to make the Romance Writers of America more diverse and inclusive. In the tweet last August, romance writer Courtney Milan called a fellow romance author’s book an “(expletive) racist mess.” Where to start. Change, Johnson said, starts with conversation.

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Lessons From the Ethics Crisis at the Romance Writers of America

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The crisis at the Romance Writers of America has been providing a few lessons on the matter, though not in the way anybody in the organization would have wished for. The post Lessons From the Ethics Crisis at the Romance Writers of America appeared first on Associations Now.

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Learning about Soyfoods, a Book Review

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I was recently tapped to lead the Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA) , the trade group which represents soyfoods manufacturers, soy processors, and soybean farmers. If you’ve spent any time on a highway in America then you’ve seen soy growing, about waist high as you drive along. The Skinny on Soy. By Marie Oser.

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Invest in Yourself: Book Recommendations for Young Professionals

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Moreover, while there are many ways to develop yourself professionally, such as joining an organization, taking a night class at the university, enrolling in a free online seminar or attending a conference, the method of professional development I’m recommending doesn’t require you to even leave the house: Read books. Don’t believe it.

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Thanks For Playing: Happy Birthday, America!

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Happy Birthday, America! Book Review: The Back of the Napkin. Happy Birthday, America! skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 04 July 2012. Independence Day seems like a great time to refresh ones memory on our founding documents. Friday Top 5. What I'm Reading.

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How One Association Helps Track and Recover Stolen Antique Books

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The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America takes the theft of antique books seriously. When the antique book industry learns that a rare book has been stolen, bibliophiles from around the country spring into action. How seriously? It alerts members whenever an incident is reported. On that count she was correct.

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Book of the Month—January 2019

Association Success

Workforce development has grown to an approximately $160 billion dollar business in North America and $355 billion worldwide. In her book, Tracy King talks about how workforce disruptions, new technologies, and tight budgets place enormous pressure on professional association continuing education teams. Even though we know we must.