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Conference Circuit: Linguistic Society of America

Associations Now

The Linguistic Society of America’ s 2019 Annual Meeting begins January 3 in New York City. More than 1,000 linguistic scholars and students are headed to the Big Apple in the new year to discuss cutting-edge research focused on the scientific study of language, get to know colleagues, and honor leaders in the field.

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Turn Sustainability Into Member Benefits and Engagement

Associations Now

Last week, I was struck by the words of Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, who spoke with intense emotion at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York City. Along the way, we reward and recognize people and organizations making a significant commitment to the environment.”.

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Monday Buzz: Putting the Real Back in Real-Time Marketing

Associations Now

But for New York City-based branding group Kaluk, there’s still merit in advertising the old-fashioned way. The New Yorker ‘s Betsy Morais has a story about her experience covering the young marketers, who hold fast to the belief that live performance can be as powerful as a digital post. .

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Synergy in the Boardroom: From Chaos to High Functioning

SCD Group

Guest Post by Russ Lemieux, Kellen Company Description of the Organization: The Research Chefs Association is a 2,000 member professional society of chefs and food scientists working in R&D in food industry. Over time, as the organization grew in size and scope, the organization was increasingly hampered by that style of Board.

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Association Leadership: Stepping Into Chairs Role

SCD Group

Guest Post by Russ Lemieux, The Kellen Company Name of Association: International Transportation Industry Trade Organization Description of Organization: 400 member companies, including transportation companies and vendor companies; 50% based in the US, 25% in Europe and 25% in Asia and South America. Annual budget: $3 million.

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Hockey Feud Shows What Happens When Associations Forget about Their Members

SCD Group

About 20 years ago, two affiliated national organizations (working for the same industry) moved from partners to a feud that lasted more than a decade. The argument ultimately seemed about the $50+ million coming from a new funding system. 1 organization in the industry. But they and the organizations lose.

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Metro-North Crash Intensifies Calls for Improved Safety, Funding

Associations Now

As the investigation of the deadly New York City train derailment this week continues, transportation regulators and industry groups have zeroed in on the issue of safety—specifically, the funding and technology needed to make commuter rail travel more secure. Safety vs. Funding.

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