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Inspiration in a Box From One Traditional Meeting Venue

Associations Now

Jason Welch of Kent, Ohio wanted to create an event that celebrated his home state and raised money for a good cause, The Adam S. Hamilton Academic & Athletic Scholarship Fund in honor of the Kent, Ohio-native US Army specialist who died while serving in Afghanistan. But he wanted to do more.

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All Eyes on Cleveland as It Finalizes Preparations for RNC

Associations Now

It been two years—and lots of work—since Cleveland was awarded the Republican National Convention. After being awarded next week’s Republican National Convention in July 2014 , Cleveland hit the ground running. It receives pro bono support from Destination Cleveland. “We Community Involvement Is a Must.

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Blockchain for Impact: Blockchain Revolution Global Event Wrap-Up

Beth Kanter

The Everledger process is also being used for things like recovering rare earth minerals (cobalt, lithium) from batteries, in the sustainability space. Technology & Platforms. The Innovation Economy.

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NFL. Rams. Association Governance.

SCD Group

Last week, the National Football League’s Board of Governors voted to authorize the (Cleveland/Los Angeles/St. Louis), the NFL staff stepped in at the 11th hour and got involved to manage the process. But, as an Ohio native, I recognize that the Rams started in Cleveland and moved to LA back in the 1940s.

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Good Sport: Decision-Making in the Heat of the Moment

Associations Now

Leaders at the Ohio High School Athletic Association knew that ending the state championship hockey game in a draw after seven overtimes would be an unpopular move. Never before had Ohio crowned co-champions in high school ice hockey, but that changed last weekend when the game between Sylvania Northview and Cleveland St.

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Association Brain Food: 2.10.23

Reid All About it

Hear about the applicability of the fourth amendment, how the amendment was applied to the Ohio case, how/if the decision impacts the credentialing industry, and best practices regarding test security principles and remote proctoring procedures. More info/register. Host: Certification Network Group Speakers: Donald A. 1 CMP credit.

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Using Design Thinking to ReThink Our Nonprofit or Community Foundation Work

Beth Kanter

Last week I was lucky enough to facilitate a mini-innovation lab for 60 community foundation program officers at the first meeting of ProNet during the Council on Foundations conference in Cleveland, Ohio that celebrated 100 years of community philanthropy. Retreat on the Street.