Fri.Oct 14, 2016

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.14.16

Reid All About it

Our neighborhood creek found a new path during the hurricane. My apologies if I missed a few webinars this time. I’m writing this post earlier than usual (Wednesday) because we’re leaving tomorrow for a weekend camping trip on the beach – a welcome change from several days of camping inside our house. As I write this, we’re heading into our fifth day without power.

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Business Roundtable Governance Guidelines Add Diversity Focus

Associations Now

This year’s edition of a key governance document for corporate boards recommends, for the first time, that diversity be made a priority to bring new perspectives and backgrounds to the boardroom. The latest edition of the Business Roundtable’s Principles of Corporate Governance makes one particular principle much more fundamental than it was in the previous edition of the guide.

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Keeping the American Dream Alive, One Hotel at a Time

Association Adviser

Chip Rogers, AAHOA. Chip Rogers, president & CEO of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), shares his thoughts about tireless advocacy, accountability, entrepreneurship and member-to-member networking. Association Adviser : Tell us a little about AAHOA. Chip Rogers: Many people are surprised to learn that we’re the largest hotel owners association in the world.

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What’s Next in Event Strategy?

Associations Now

News that two associations are sunsetting their traditional tradeshows and rethinking their event strategy may illustrate a broader trend. How can your association ensure it’s serving industry needs and attendee expectations? Late last month came some big news from two associations. On September 28, the newly rebranded NCTA—The Internet & Television Association announced that it had decided to sunset its 65-year-old tradeshow INTX.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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How do you Fascinate? Fascination Factor Revealed

Holly Duckworth

I AM Compelling Ideas + Spirited Content. If you have an animal last name like “Duckworth” you sort of have to own the energy that comes with it. Many, many times I have been told I have a regal name, a memorable name. There is one woman that shares this same powerful animal name thing. Although I think her name is cooler than mine, Sally Hogshead. So when us animal head name women get together we joke about starting a law firm Duckworth & Hogshead.

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Haitian-American Associations Mount Hurricane Relief Effort

Associations Now

Hurricane Matthew decimated parts of Haiti, and associations representing the Haitian-American community have stepped up to help the country deal with the aftermath. Even before Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti last week, the association community mobilized to help. Now, a coalition of Haitian-American groups is coming to the aid of the island nation as it faces the daunting challenge of recovery.

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Friday Buzz: Do a Member Risk Assessment

Associations Now

Are your members afraid of trying new things? Why it’s important to understand the answer to that question. Also: A new startup wants to turn stories into nonprofit action. When a new adventure is put in front of your members, are they risk-takers or risk-averse? The answer to that question might just tell you what sort of relationship your organization has with them, Amanda Kaiser notes on her Smooth the Path blog. “No one wants to put themselves out there when it is unsafe,”

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