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Counseling Association Chooses San Francisco as New Host of 2017 Annual Meeting

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ACA pulled its conference from Nashville in May after Tennessee passed legislation allowing counselors to refuse service based on “strongly held principles”—a condition that violates ACA’s code of ethics. ACA will also give a special discount to members from Tennessee who plan to attend.

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Marina Groups’ Alliance Provides Dual Membership Perks

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MMA members will now gain that national industry connection and awareness as they begin benefitting from the agreement through networking events like AMI’s International Marina and Boatyard Conference, as well as learning and discounted training opportunities through AMI’s International Marina Institute.

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Events That Will Drive Buzz With Members

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But then there’s the less typical ones: access to the Society’s Members’ Rooms in the UK, invitations and discounts to member tastings hosted by the Society throughout the United States, and Society Spots. It’s this type of benefit exclusivity and uniqueness that keeps members interested in staying with your association.

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Piggybacking Off a More Established Brand

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When my husband’s grandfather settled on the outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee, in the late 1960s, he didn’t have a lot of money. She also said that the partnership drives new member growth since members will get their membership fee back in the discounts for Poynter courses. What he did have was some bad teeth and some good horses.

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Meetings Warrior? Get Online on Your Own WiFi

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And Sunday, my new wife and I will be making a trip to Tennessee, keeping our fingers crossed that Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be open ( it’s not a sure thing ) by the time we get there. FreedomPop does something similar, offering service discounts in exchange for social media shares.

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Boost Your Brand by Taking a Stand

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For example, in 2016, the American Counseling Association was carefully watching what would happen with a Tennessee bill that that would allow counselors to refuse to provide services based on “strongly held principles.” To be able to take a stand on an issue thoughtfully, you need to see it coming and take time to consider your options.

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