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The Society That Keeps Mount Rushmore Looking Solid as a Rock

Associations Now

The Mount Rushmore Society, a supporting organization for the popular South Dakota national monument, keeps things presidential throughout the year for visitors. This type of situation affected not just the society, but other parks around the country , at an estimated cost of $4.1

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Four States Put Up So Parks Don’t Stay Shut Up

Associations Now

Tired of watching their local economies struggle as officials scrambled to provide alternatives to disappointed tourists, political leaders in Arizona, Colorado, New York, South Dakota, and Utah agreed to fund the reopening and operation of National Park Service parks attractions shuttered on October 1 due to the partial government shutdown.

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Guns in Schools: Districts Consider Arming Staff, but Insurers Have Cold Feet

Associations Now

More details on the issue: The problem: In the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, late last year, a number of districts in such states as Kansas, Oregon, and South Dakota have considered giving educators the choice to carry weapons on campus.

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Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts

Association Adviser

“This increases costs to consumers,” she added, even though some legislators “don’t seem to care.” ” Mary Lange , president of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Education Foundation, reiterated that members pay dues to be represented. “At that point, we would take necessary measures.

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Membership Marketing Blog: Membership Marketing Response.

Membership Marketing

South Dakota. Cost of Wrong Strategy. (8). It only reflects how some prospects in these states responded to a particular product offering at a specific point in time. Nevertheless, it might be a worthwhile analysis to do for your marketing efforts. The top responding states were: 1. Rhode Island. West Virginia. California.

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Association Brain Food: 10.7.22

Reid All About it

Because I’m away next week on a hiking vacation in South Dakota, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, October 14. Hear how associations have successfully leveraged affordable, high-impact member apps to deliver game-changing results in renewals, cost savings, and downloads. Jargon-busting. More info/register.