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Bar Association Providing Support for Maui Wildfire Victims

Associations Now

The American Bar Association has mobilized a legal support team in response to recent devastating wildfires in Hawaii, part of a long-running disaster-response program that’s become increasingly busy. We really act as project managers, working face-to-face with the local organizations that are doing boots-on-the-ground work,” Brown said.

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Tragedy in paradise: Maui wildfires impacting community associations, CAI members

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history, killing more than 100 people, reports The Washington Post. According to the Foundation for Community Association Research , there are between 2,000 and 3,000 community associations in Hawaii with 28% of the population living in homeowners associations or condominiums. The devastation is unreal.

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A night away? We sure did pay.

Aaron Wolowiec

According to a new report by STR Inc. , According to the STR report, New York City boasted the highest room rates in 2014, where hotel guests paid an average of $263 a night. The next three top-dollar locations: Oahu Island in Hawaii ($221 a night), San Francisco ($207) and Miami ($185). percent climb.

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Congress Vows to Investigate Diversion of Charitable Funds

Associations Now

A recent Washington Post report detailing millions of nonprofit dollars lost to embezzlement and fraud has spurred scrutiny on Capitol Hill and in some state legislatures. According to a followup Post report , Sen. Tax-exempt dollars are meant for tax-exempt purposes, not bankrolling someone’s personal champagne lifestyle.

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Travel Groups Back Global Entry-Expanding INVITE Act

Associations Now

visa and sign up for the Global Entry program, and the program would add additional reporting to the customs process. The other two bills expand funding for tourism efforts with tribal organizations and funding for Hawaii. For one thing, travelers would be able to simultaneously apply for a U.S.

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Urban Institute’s Form 990 Online Filing System Hacked

Associations Now

The Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) discovered this week that one or more hackers had gained unauthorized access to its Form 990 Online and e-Postcard filing systems for nonprofit organizations. That information is stored on separate systems and was not accessible to the hackers.

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Las Vegas, Other Resort Cities Bear Brunt of Federal Travel Cuts

Associations Now

With many Greater Washington-based organizations looking to stay closer to home, the District has seen federal spending on hotel rooms surge. That’s despite reports of a sharp downturn in business from the federal government. We’ve got so many people from Hawaii who’ve done so much work and preparation for putting this thing on.”.