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ASAE Announces Passing of CEO John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE

Associations Now

America is quite simply a better place to live and work because the association community is leading the way in areas like professional development and credentialing, standard setting, community assistance, research, and volunteerism.”. Before joining ADA, Graham served the Boy Scouts of America for nine years.

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Fact-Checking Groups Aim to Minimize Coronavirus Confusion

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While the coronavirus does pose danger, so too does the misinformation, writes IFCN Associate Director Cristina Tardáguila, who says such rumors are surfacing in all corners of the world—including in South America, where the Brazil-based Tardáguila hails from.

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Association Community Floods Social Media With Tributes to ASAE’s Graham

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Donations and Condolences The Graham family suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Graham’s memory to organizations that were particularly important to him, including: The National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America. VCS Cancer Foundation.

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Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time

Beth Kanter

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Study Guide: Associations Prep Parents for Back to School

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Fighting Opioid Abuse The Pennsylvania Health News Service Project , composed of 21 Pennsylvania-based medical groups, recently released ways parents can ensure their children are protected from opioid overdoses at home and school. Ask the school if they have the overdose-reversal drug, Naloxone, and someone to administer it.

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Monday Buzz: Why Memberships Still Matter

Associations Now

While many see this as detrimental to the future of membership organizations, Pennsylvania State University Brandywine professor Laura Guertin, a member of and blogger for the American Geophysical Union (AGU), assures us that memberships still have an important purpose. . TSA #TSAfail #iHateTheWait #omg pic.twitter.com/pJNlQU5yX2.

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After Paris Attacks, Groups Share Advice on Coping With Fear

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Last week, leaders from the Pennsylvania Medical Society and Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society (PaPS) said fighting terrorism is not only an issue of emergency preparedness, but it should also address things such as depression, anxiety, and fear that may grow.