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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

No matter the size or type of your association, and no matter your current role, see how you, too, can distinguish and propel your organization. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 5/16 at 12 p.m. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 5/16 at 1 p.m. More info/register. Location: Chicago IL.

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More Thoughts on #ASAE12

Thanks For Playing

The Good: I love what ASAE has done with the volunteer committee structure. First of all, they've forced us to be more efficient by scheduling MUCH shorter committee meetings. Sitting in a committee meeting for 8 hours is torture that shouldn't be forced on ANYONE. Hallelujah!

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Heart Association Rolls Out Traveler-Friendly CPR Training

Associations Now

The organization is installing CPR training kiosks at major airports to introduce travelers to hands-only CPR, which simply involves chest compressions. For example, last year a 21-year-old student was able to save a peer’s life by performing the CPR methods he’d learned at the Dallas kiosk until EMS arrived. Worth airport.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony opposing SB 6, saying the measure discriminates against members of the LGBT community and is bad for business. The chambers of congress in Austin, South Padre Island, and El Paso, among other cities, also signed.

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Segmenting Members Leads to More Relevant Communications – and More Memberships

Association Adviser

“We have real estate members who own or manage buildings, and vendor members who supply products and services that help those building owners and managers work more effectively,” said Tracy White, marketing communications and membership coordinator for BOMA Dallas. “We Committee membership. For-profit/non-profit affiliation.

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Destinations Make Diversity and Inclusion a Strategic Priority

Associations Now

Take the Dallas CVB , which was the first in the country to appoint a chief diversity and inclusion officer back in 2012—and is still one of the few CVBs to have a dedicated D&I department. While Dallas has a few years under its belt, other CVBs have either recently started or expanded their D&I strategy. Recent Efforts.

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Thoughts on ASAE12 from DELP

Association Advocacy Chick

My last post was about my experience in Dallas during ASAE12. We also had a reception that evening hosted by ASAE’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. If you missed us in Dallas, feel free to stop by when we’re in Atlanta next year. This was my first ASAE conference as a DELP Scholar. I’m FURIOUS!

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