Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

Spring is finally here in Michigan and as robins chirp and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for Earth Day. And, of course, efforts would be remiss without effective communications. At the foundation of communications should be a clear sustainability policy that’s shared with all audiences.

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Michigan Report Communications Certificate 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. So now I’m wondering, where do Massive Open Online Courses fit into this equation? I love working with students. They’re brilliant. They’re ambitious. They’re overachievers.

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Mooc Certificate Social Media Michigan 100

SCD Group

MARCH 12, 2014

Screen grab from MiGSCA ice videocast Long-term freezing snow and ice damages golf course greens and turf. It is a serious issue for members of the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MiGSCA). I learned this from Adam Garr of the Plum Hollow Country Club in Michigan through his tweets and You Tube posts.

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WBT Systems

JULY 3, 2018

WBT System’s Erin Pavane is presenting a session on digital badges next week at ORGPRO , the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ education and networking convention for professionals in the not-for-profit industry. If you’re attending ORGPRO, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

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Marketing Certificate Education Michigan 150

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 11, 2013

Of course there will be networking opportunities. Education sessions cover eight tracks and are based on the Michigan Society of Association Executives ’ (MSAE) new professional development model, ELEVANCE , which aims to increase competency in the areas of knowledge, relationships and perspectives. So who should attend? Lots of them.

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SCD Group

MARCH 23, 2014

In a blog post, Please step away from the panic button , Plum Hollow Golf Course Superintendent Adam Garr tackled rumors about the impact of ice and near-record snowfall on his golf course. Rumors are circling all over SE Michigan almost as fast as the snow is melting,” Garr wrote. If not, why not?

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Develop, implement and monitor a communication plan that ensures their buy-in and engagement. Stay the course by customizing the standard audit tools and processes, enlisting the. This piece originally appeared in Michigan Meetings + Events. Build a solid relationship bridge. organization. Slow down to lead. Be prepared to make.

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. – The Virtual Community Expo.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

Next week I have the pleasure of participating in the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ annual convention, colloquially known as OrgPro. A simple check of Google Maps indicates that in relation to Grand Rapids, Muncie is nearly due south – though, of course, the route will be slightly less direct.

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Indiana Michigan Cost Case Study 100

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Education Professor Christine Greenhow, Michigan State University, conducted a study on Twitter as a new form of literacy. Her results showed that adults who tweet during a class and as part of the instruction: are more engaged with the course content. Twitteracy: Tweeting Improves Learning And Engagement.

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Reid All About it

MAY 20, 2022

We reimagined communication. Hear about communication preferences and expectations of millennials, how a personalized and authentic approach to marketing will help associations reach these new potential members, and how to collaborate with your community to co-create content that resonates. Tue 5/24 from 12:10 to 3:00 p.m.

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Off Stage

MARCH 7, 2012

It might have been easy driving when people started home from work, but by the time they reached home they knew Northern Michigan was in for a long weekend. Of course the line was busy. ” Lesson 3: Social Media means communication in real time. By 10 PM the lights went off and the TV was silent.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

JUNE 12, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Yes, of course. Debbie Cook, Michigan Automotive Parts Assoc.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Debbie Cook, Michigan Automotive Parts Assoc. Communications. (2).

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Off Stage

JUNE 15, 2008

In the introduction to this series, I talked about the need to establish regular, meaningful communication between the president-elect and the staff manager, or AE. As an example, I have a friend who is the CEO of a mid-sized Michigan association. Communication skills are also a key expectation for the CEO. Leadership!

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Trade Association CEO Blog

JANUARY 24, 2012

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Debbie Cook, Michigan Automotive Parts Assoc. Communications. (2).

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 26, 2020

Is that what people would come to us for and of course, it would get you down and that’s not what we’re there for. It will be interesting to see what stays with us and, and, you know, of course, there were things that needed to modernize. And then, but of course, we’re remembering Laura’s life and that led to a lot of joy.

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Reid All About it

MAY 13, 2022

They sound alluring—progressing through a course with a cohort of peers and alumni mentors—but intense too. Cohorts last only a few months, although some programs provide longer access to the community. Help your team communicate effectively, easily complete work, and raise morale when you can’t be in the same room. CAE credits.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Consider the coveted "certified financial planner" designation, which requires an adviser to complete a thorough course of study and pass a rigorous exam. In a University of Michigan study called ‘When Corrections Fail,’ political scholars Brendan Nyhan and Jason Reifler coined a phrase for it: the backfire effect.”

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Association Subculture

MARCH 25, 2013

For example, Michigan has been systematically removing elected city councils and boards and replacing them with appointed (not elected) "financial managers." Of course not. How can the "competency based board" concept possibly lead to a bad outcome? I mean, what could be wrong with competence? It's a false equivalency.

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AssociationChat

JUNE 28, 2020

COVID-19 patient attended infectious disease conference at Ferris State GR facility (source: WZZM13 – Michigan) March 17, 2020 – A Kent County resident who recently tested positive for COVID-19 attended the Great Lakes Infectious Disease Conference at Ferris State University’s Grand Rapids campus on March 7.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 15, 2020

COVID-19 patient attended infectious disease conference at Ferris State GR facility (source: WZZM13 – Michigan) March 17, 2020 – A Kent County resident who recently tested positive for COVID-19 attended the Great Lakes Infectious Disease Conference at Ferris State University’s Grand Rapids campus on March 7.

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