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Members Were My Mentors: Building Consensus Among the Folks Who Build

Association Adviser

After more than three decades at the helm of various AGC chapters, Michael Dunham, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. Michael Dunham, AGC Georgia. Association Adviser: Mike, tell us a little about AGC Georgia. Michael Dunham: AGC Georgia was founded back in 1928. MD: Not really.

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Association Brain Food: 10.20.23

Reid All About it

Association Members of Tomorrow: Creative Strategies to Connect with Gen Z Learn how one association created and leverages a Young Professionals committee to proactively explore strategies that help them attract and retain the next generation of members. Gain a deeper understanding of Gen Z—their unique traits, values, and expectations.

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Use Sponsored Grants to Strengthen Your Membership and Events

Association Adviser

After experiencing FSAE for myself, I eagerly volunteered to serve on the marketing committee to help plan and promote the 2017 conference and am happily paying to renew my membership. Encouraging more young professional involvement early on in their careers helps ensure that FSAE’s future leadership will be strong and sustainable. “I

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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

AMG

Mengert credits his ongoing continuing education for contributing to his business savvy and leadership skills. Additionally, Mengert serves as Chairman for both the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority as well as for the North Carolina Chapter of CAI’s Legislative Action Committee (NC-LAC). Learn more at www.caionline.org.

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Association Leaders Weigh in About Member Challenges, Millennials, Talent Development and Pivoting for the Future

Association Adviser

Note: Full text of this thought leadership roundtable can be found in the 2016 issue of Association Adviser magazine – coming soon. Also, we’re very inclusive of each generation when we put together our committees, including Next Gen. Mike Dunham, AGC Georgia. Daniel Obst, Institute of International Education.

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How to Produce Association Rock Stars for 100 Years and Beyond

Association Adviser

Wendy Kavanagh, Georgia Society of Association Executives. The Georgia Society of Association Executives is celebrating its 100 th anniversary this year. Two people on the committee said, “We’ve lost sight of the power of storytelling to benefit GSAE, but the 100 th anniversary is a good opportunity to restart.”

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

Our two lobbyists walk the halls, meet with staff and committee members, submit written and oral testimony at legislative hearings, and generally put in the time required to impact the rulemaking process. Becoming a member of that community and gaining access to that professional network and source of leadership knowledge is so valuable.