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Building standards: Improving structural integrity requirements for condominiums

Ungrated

CAI’s Government and Public Affairs Committee recently held a meeting with experts representing attorneys, builders, reserve specialists, and insurance professionals to discuss current best practices, standards, and public policies related to condominium structural integrity requirements. Building inspections and maintenance.

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Governors Association Launches Opioid Treatment Pilot Targeted at Prisons

Associations Now

The National Governors Association is bringing opioid treatment strategies that have seen good results in Massachusetts correctional facilities to a number of other states. Massachusetts’ anti-opioid policies have drawn attention nationally.

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Building your Business Continuity Plan

Virtual

Here in the Northeast part of Massachusetts, it’s only a matter of time before that dreaded snow arrives! Human Resources. Many of these tasks will happen simultaneously when the committee goes into action in an actual emergency, so the more organized you are, the better. Marketing and Communications. Finance/Accounting.

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Amid Epstein Scandal, Fundraising Group Puts Focus on Ethics in Philanthropy

Associations Now

In one high-profile case, a report by New Yorker investigative journalist Ronan Farrow revealed that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s MIT Media Lab continued to accept donations from Epstein and maintained an ongoing relationship with him after his release from prison after he pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges in 2008. .

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.23.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I spent time up in Massachusetts last week with my family enjoying local pizza, my brother’s carnitas, and Italian cookies and pastries , so time in my NC kitchen was limited. Webinar pricing/sponsorships. 1 CAE credit.

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Reach for More Fruits and Veggies on Heart Association’s Eating Healthy Day

Associations Now

MPH, RD, chair of the American Heart Association’s nutrition committee, said in a statement. “If Johnson, Ph.D., If you devote one day to healthy eating, you will know you can do it again and learn to enjoy it.”. AHA groups around the country are hosting activities and programs to promote National Eating Healthy Day this year.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.9.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Even though I’m Massachusetts born and raised, I’m not a snob about canned clams—they have their place. technology, human resources, physical space, leadership, engagement, etc.). Training programs. Would fresh clams be better? CAE credits.