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Seven Snowy Lessons in Association Management : Off Stage

Off Stage

7, 2012 - Seven Snowy Lessons in Association Management. It might have been easy driving when people started home from work, but by the time they reached home they knew Northern Michigan was in for a long weekend. But the association manager in me never is quiet. By 10 PM the lights went off and the TV was silent.

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ORGPRO 2013: Learning and networking just like Apple

Aaron Wolowiec

Education sessions cover eight tracks and are based on the Michigan Society of Association Executives ’ (MSAE) new professional development model, ELEVANCE , which aims to increase competency in the areas of knowledge, relationships and perspectives. Association and supplier leaders will staff the Genius Bars during refreshment breaks.

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Solving the Trade Association Software Dilemma

Association Adviser

The heart and soul of every trade association is its Association Management System or AMS. This in turn allows associations to be more flexible and better leverage new technologies. James Meyer, Maner Costerisan. Examples of Best-in-Class solutions include: Timberlake AMS Solutions.

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Trade Association CEO Support: Using Technology

Trade Association CEO Blog

Using Technology. managers arent going to like this idea: I.T. I started my professional trade association management career in 1988 but preceeded that as a volunteer. I thought I knew a lot after 24 years in association management but taking the role of CEO in 2004 opened my eyes to a wide new world of challenges.

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Thursday Buzz: What Your Kids Think About How You Use Social Media

Associations Now

A study reveals what the younger generation expects of their elders when it comes to technology. According to the study [PDF] by researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of Washington, kids are serious and sensible about the kinds of social media rules they’d give their parents. Plus: Complain away, it’s OK.

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Association Brain Food: 5.13.22

Reid All About it

Associations put a ton of effort into planning and promoting events, then do little to keep attendees connected as a community and to the association after the event is over. Event Mobi explains how technology can help you build a year-round community and content hub for attendees. More info/register. Fri 5/13 at 12 p.m.

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Is Your Association at a Crossroads?

Association Adviser

The 21st century [association] leader will have a skill set that is based on collaboration, listening and nurturing, rather than command and control. Debra McGuire , CEO of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians , advised taking a cultural snapshot of your members, volunteer leadership, management and staff. Technology.