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Getting involved: 4 strategies to boost volunteer engagement

Ungrated

Community association managers, board members, and homeowners collectively want to create thriving communities. The seasonal nature of communities in warm weather states like Florida narrows the window to recruit volunteers, but robust volunteer programs are still possible. Form volunteer committees.

Miami 84
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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

AMG

Mengert founded Association Management Group (AMG), a professional community association management company, in 1985. Under his guidance, AMG has become a powerhouse among homeowner and condominium association management companies in North and South Carolina.

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Holiday decorations: Creating fair, easy-to-follow, and owner-supported guidelines

Ungrated

According to media reports, the Florida community has a policy that says Christmas decorations can’t be displayed until Thanksgiving Day. A representative from the community said the association would consider amending its guidelines if enough homeowners support a change. The homeowner had his lights strung by mid-November.

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Use Sponsored Grants to Strengthen Your Membership and Events

Association Adviser

Did you know that associations are using grants to encourage seasoned professionals to continue their professional development or to help young people interested in their industry find internships? Hester Ndoja, CAE Florida Society of Association Executives. The answer? Assistance funding internship positions.

Georgia 76
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Best Learning Management Software in 2023: 15 Top Picks

MemberClicks

For instance, a chamber of commerce may use the software to offer health and safety certifications or leadership courses, while a university may use it to manage virtual classes. Suppose your organization doesn’t yet have an association management software or you’re looking to upgrade.

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3 Examples of Why Associations Should Staff Appropriately for Conventions

SCD Group

After leaving, we looked at each other and wondered why the Post Office is surprised, after all snowbirds in Florida is an annual event. All this reminds me of my time as chair of a church building committee. SCD Group association management association conferences association executives association leadership ASAE'

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What do we do about apathetic association boards?

SCD Group

But, perhaps the biggest change for us this year is that we did a great job selecting new members of the Board, which we call our Executive Committee. Teresa Stohs MS, Executive Director, Women''s Jewelry Association Mike, this is one of the greatest challenges we face in association management. or both. ·