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Groups Help Puerto Rico With Earthquake Relief Efforts

Associations Now

Less than three years after the territory was devastated by a major hurricane, Puerto Rico is facing another tough road as it recovers from an unusually strong earthquake that affected the island last week, as well as a series of aftershocks. The group is asking for donations to support its relief efforts. Assessing the damage.

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Groups Offer Aid As Puerto Rico Faces Crisis After Hurricane Maria

Associations Now

We need to prevent a humanitarian crisis occurring in America.” ” Speaking Monday to CNN, Puerto Rico Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, and the U.S. Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), is working to help return power to Puerto Rico.

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Groups Offer Suggestions to Boost Puerto Rico’s Economy

Associations Now

Solving the challenges affecting Puerto Rico’s economy require new ways of thinking. The Puerto Rico chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC-PR) is among the groups recommending to a task force created under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), projects for the U.S.

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Farm Bureau, FFA Join Forces to Push Agricultural Education Forward

Associations Now

The national bodies that represent two of the most prominent chapter-based agricultural organizations—Future Farmers of America and the Farm Bureau—have agreed to work together on agricultural education. The groups represent members throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Membership and Chapter Growth is a Team Effort at AGC of America

Association Adviser

From the Corner Office: Jeff Wilson, Associated General Contractors of America. Association Adviser: How have membership marketing programs for AGC of America evolved? Jeff Wilson, AGC of America. Members join their local AGC of America chapter and become a part of both the chapter and the national AGC organization.

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Talking Translation: MLB Players Group Eyes Giving Teams Spanish Interpreters

Associations Now

Beltran, who is from Puerto Rico, did not have a full grasp of the English language at first. I need English not only for playing baseball, but for living here in America. One of Major League Baseball’s biggest stars may soon get his wish. I like to talk to the media, but talk to me slow,” Pineda told the Times.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.15.20

Reid All About it

Presenters: Antonia Cardone, Americas Lead of Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield. Presenters: Brad Dean, president and CEO, Discover Puerto Rico. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ASAE. Mandy Frohlich, chief operating officer and executive vice president, strategic affairs, American Physical Therapy Association.