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Take a Vacation From Email

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The Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington Depo, Connecticut. Peter Bregman’s book 18 Minutes is an excellent examination of the importance of focus for getting anything meaningful accomplished. I also participated in a conference call, but it didn’t feel right, I wasn’t in the game, either game. Seligman, Ph.D.

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Conference Circuit: Getting Dog Trainers to Sit and Shake Hands

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The Association of Professional Dog Trainers gathers for its annual conference. Where else would you expect to find a Border Collie Team than at the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) annual conference and tradeshow ? This year’s conference will be held, ironically, in sunny Orlando, Florida.

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Create a Container: Storytelling Strategies to Engage the Next Generation

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When kids are deciding to learn an instrument, the accordion is probably not their first choice—creating an industry challenge the Connecticut Accordion Association is trying to overcome. During a conference, associations can encourage attendees to create group videos about their experiences.

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My favorite comments on my 2012 blog posts

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I would like permission to reprint this in the Connecticut Society of Association Executives newsletter minus the Thanksgiving lead in. From Conference of the Bears (September 2012): Donna Kastner : Nothing like a clever story to teach a lesson or two. Thanks, Lorna. I’m honored at this request. MayraRuiz via @RuizMcPherson.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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I started this listing on February 20th, when there was still a question of whether or not conferences could still be held with the impending threat of the novel coronavirus. EventMB) June 24, 2020 – A growing number of countries are reauthorizing large professional events including trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and congresses.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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With almost daily announcements of conference and event cancellations mounting due to fears surrounding the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (that can develop into the deadly COVID-19 ), many association executives are wondering if their own conferences, special events, and Board meetings are safe. Major conferences. Connecticut – 3.5