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Not Fitting in is Awkward for Many Members

Smooth The Path

My guess is he was training to hike the Appalachian Train and will start the journey in Georgia this April. The gentleman wouldn’t meet my eyes. Little did he realize we probably had more in common than he thought. I assume this because I have been on the periphery of trail culture for the last 15 years.

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You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Association Adviser

I spoke with CEO of AGC Georgia Michael Dunham the other day about association leadership, career development and mentoring (see his Corner Office profile). Personally, association leaders have told me about newly created titles such as “VP of member value,” “director of member experience” and “chief imagineering officer.”

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What Smart Associations Do Differently

Association Adviser

. “We have some older folks who are very adept at new technology and some younger members who can’t get their smartphones to work,” he said. “Every member has a story about how they got into the business,” related Kristen Hartman, director of member experience for the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

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