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KiKi's Unofficial ASAE Annual 2016 Party List (a.k.a. How to Never Be Alone at #ASAE16)

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

Add your edits, parties, or and details that might help others have a better experience.

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Associations Build Momentum Around Native American Tourism

Associations Now

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.,

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Travel Groups Back Global Entry-Expanding INVITE Act

Associations Now

The other two bills expand funding for tourism efforts with tribal organizations and funding for Hawaii. Travel Association, Airports Council International-North America, and American Society of Travel Agents. We think if that many people come here they would use the services of domestic agents around the U.S.

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TSA’s Fee Changes Are Causing Headaches

Associations Now

More details: A legal challenge: In a lawsuit filed last month, Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) argue that the TSA is disregarding “statutory text and clear congressional intent” in the way it is charging the higher fees. The problems have led to a lawsuit against the agency.

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Vaping Industry in Tough Fight Over e-Cigarette Bans

Associations Now

In the last few weeks, e-cigarette ordinances either went into effect or are advancing quickly in Santa Monica, California ; Baltimore ; Minneapolis ; Buffalo, New York ; and Hawaii. Concern over the rise in teen vapers hasn’t helped. It’s alarming that more than 50 years after the U.S.

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NASBP’s Legislative Efforts ‘Bond’ Education With Action to Influence Policy

Association Adviser

For example, one of our members from Hawaii was able to establish a relationship with Senator [Mazie] Hirono when she was a member of the US House of Representatives. McCallum has led NASBP since 2009. A PAC gives you the ability to go to fundraisers and to get to know elected officials directly.

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Roundup: Ballot Initiatives Make Breakthroughs on Election Night

Associations Now

“Berkeley doesn’t look like mainstream America,” he said. American Beverage Association (ABA) spokesman Chris Grindlesperger told Politico that polls show that most Americans oppose such a tax. In a statement, ABA officials highlighted industry efforts that it argued were more effective than taxes.

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