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Lessons From 25 Years at One Association

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When Catherine Prather joined the staff of the National Tour Association in 1994, she was the quintessential person who “just fell into” association management. She had worked as a press secretary and business journalist in Kentucky, and NTA seemed like an intriguing new venue for her writing. “I

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Stronger by Association: AMR Promotes, Hires Additional Staff

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Aaron Smither joins the AMR team as a Conference and Events Manager for the Conferences and Event Department. Smither graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications. Marlena Stephens joined AMR as a project associate. and Kentucky. Media Contact.

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Stronger by Association: Engle Earns Meeting Planner Certification

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He graduated from Transylvania University in Lexington in 2002 with a degree in Business Administration, and completed his Master of Science in Sport Administration from Eastern Kentucky University in 2006. About AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association is a blog for members, volunteers and staff of nonprofit organizations.

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Stronger by Association: Clearing the decks

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AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. This is a great illustration of what an association management company can do for your nonprofit organization. The example may not be about an association, but imagine if it were? Stronger by Association is a blog for members, volunteers and staff of nonprofit organizations. CONTRIBUTORS.

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Stronger by Association: Who Should Manage Your Organization.

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Shes spent 15 years in the association industry and successfully grew association membership and revenue. She manages a team of 8 staff members and is an ASAE-certified association executive! Please give it up for -- the Association Manager! Stronger by Association delivered to your inbox. Newer Post.

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Stronger by Association: AMR Explores Business Opportunities in Asia

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Nick Ruffin, AMR Management Services COO, talks with a representative from the hospitality. – AMR Chief Operating Officer Nick Ruffin recently traveled to Hong Kong as part of a coalition of association management companies (AMC). association and meeting planning industry,” Ruffin said. industry in Hong Kong.

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Stronger by Association: NASCA Selects AMR as Management.

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NASCA Selects AMR as Management Partner. – The National Association of State Chief Administrators chose AMR as its new association management partner. Shawn Vaughn will serve as the association manager for NASCA and will direct the operations of the AMR staff assigned to NASCA. Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

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