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Conference Circuit: American Archaeology

Associations Now

The Society for American Archaeology’s 84th Annual Meeting begins next week in New Mexico. Thousands of professional, student, and avocational archaeologists are headed to Albuquerque to share ideas, best practices, and knowledge; meet and network in interest groups, panels, symposia, and committees; and celebrate archaeology.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.15.21

Reid All About it

High-performing committees. WBT Systems describes how to establish a high-performing professional development committee. It starts with your association taking a holistic approach to learning, evaluating whether the committee approach is the best strategy, developing committee charges, and rethinking volunteer selection and training.

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In First Appearance at NCAA Convention, Student-Athletes Make an Impact

Associations Now

Their seats at the table—one on the NCAA’s 24-member Division I Board of Directors, two on the 40-member Council, and 15 on the 80-member “Autonomous Five” panel—came courtesy of a new governance structure that was unveiled last summer and approved in the fall. I think that’s extremely special.

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Electronic Billboards: The Rise of a Digital Emergency Tool

Associations Now

” Already, the billboards have come in handy during Boston’s heavy snowfall earlier this year, in Georgia during an ice storm last year, and in New Mexico during a gas shortage. . “Digital billboards have emerged as an increasingly common tool for emergency communication.” OAAA is aware of the danger of hacks.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.22.21

Reid All About it

I guess I didn’t get enough of my southwest cookery fix in New Mexico because I had tacos on the brain when I got home. On Sunday, I made a new (excellent) carnitas recipe in the Instant Pot. What useful unknown website do you wish more people knew about? Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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How One Advocacy Group Is Making the Case for Open Primaries in New Mexico

Associations Now

The nonprofit advocacy group New Mexico Open Primaries, led by a former Democratic legislator, is one of a handful of efforts nationwide to encourage open-primary voting for independents. An advocacy group in New Mexico is making the case for the Land of Enchantment to embrace them.