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As “Religious Freedom” Law Passes, Controversy Heats Up in Indiana

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Following in the footsteps of Gen Con, the NCAA—which is hosting the Final Four in Indianapolis next month—has spoken out about a controversial Indiana state law that could allow businesses to deny services to the LGBT community on religious freedom grounds. On Thursday, Indiana Gov. We’ve made significant investments in Indiana.

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Association Brain Food: 3.17.23

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Fri 3/17 at 4 p.m.* – Career Coach Series: Mindful Leadership Many organizations are in a state of disruption, transformation, and uncertainty. You will leave with a plan for mindful leadership practice that will benefit you and your organization. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register.

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Evaluating Your Board Meeting Agenda to Boost Productivity

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Without an agenda or with one that’s poorly organized, your board will drift off-topic, fumble through different topics, and waste time on items that are best handled outside of meetings. . or focusing on refining your budget for the upcoming year, an agenda will help everyone stay focused on creating better outcomes for the organization.

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4 Steps to Assessing Your Membership Management Software Needs

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In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade , after multiple threats to his life and overcoming impossible obstacles, Indy meets the Grail Knight, keeper of the Holy Grail. In a less dramatic sense, if you’ve worked for an association or membership organization, selecting membership management software can feel the same way.

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Association Health Plan Coalition to Work With Policymakers

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Groups representing a variety of sectors, from small businesses to farmers, announced this week that they will work to develop standards for organizations providing association health plans under new Department of Labor rules.

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Match a City’s Perks with Your Attendees’ Interests

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As you research future meeting sites for your organization, seek out cities that already embrace your organization’s mission and ideas. Headquartered in Indianapolis, NFHS is the national leadership organization for high school sports and activities. Olympic Committee. Under the NFHS umbrella are 19,500 high schools, 1.6

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

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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. “The

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