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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

“I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed.”. Norman Rockwell said that, and today’s his birthday. “Rockwell?” you yawn. “Big deal.” Yeah, I used to think that too, being a sort of art snob. After all, I used to volunteer at the National Gallery of Art, la dee dah. The NGA was my cathedral, especially when I worked there on Sundays and worshipped at the feet of the masters, old and new.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Kelly Clark, Naylor Association Solutions. The words “beauty pageant” typically stir up images of young, beautiful women in gorgeous evening gowns and sparkling jewelry strutting on a stage, tap dancing or playing a piano concerto, and answering questions about how to achieve world peace. If you attend the Georgia Health Care Association’s annual Ms.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

“I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed.”. Norman Rockwell said that, and today’s his birthday. “Rockwell?” you yawn. “Big deal.” Yeah, I used to think that too, being a sort of art snob. After all, I used to volunteer at the National Gallery of Art, la dee dah. The NGA was my cathedral, especially when I worked there on Sundays and worshipped at the feet of the masters, old and new.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The National Association of Professional Organizers keeps its house in order with a simplified “contact us” form. The new form makes it easier for members to ask questions and receive prompt replies. Tell Us Your Hack What’s your favorite hack? Tweet it to @AssociationsNow with the hashtag #MembershipHack or email tebner@asaecenter.org. How to hack it?

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Last week’s executive order on immigration raises a lot of questions for conference planners. And groups with a U.S.-based meeting coming up need answers sooner rather than later. Here’s a look at the International Communication Association’s response. President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting immigration and visa distribution for seven countries created chaotic scenes in airports worldwide, led to heated protests and legal challenges, and, for associations looking at t

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

To help members educate parents and their kids about oral health, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry created a fun and interactive resource called Dentyland. Learning about children’s oral health usually isn’t too much fun, but it’s important. “Tooth decay is one of the top infectious diseases among children—one-in-three children ages 3 to 5 years old in the U.S. are affected by tooth decay,” said Erika Hoeft, PR director at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Silicon Valley has seen much growth from the rise of high-skilled immigration in the sector, but with observers concerned that it’s coming at the cost of American jobs, it’s facing efforts at reform from both the president and in Congress. A lot is happening on the immigration front at the moment, as a cursory check of the news will tell you—but it’s by no means limited to President Trump’s recent immigration ban.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Online communities offer communication channels between entry-level employees and leadership. Also: Be inspired by your past successes to promote change in your association. In most organizations, there is a clear hierarchy. The associate answers to the manager, who answers to the director, who answers to a VP, and so on. Most entry-level or midcareer employees simply won’t have a direct line of communication to the people at the top.

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