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University of Iowa Eyes Plan to Combine Alumni Association, Foundation

Associations Now

For years, the University of Iowa treated its foundation and its alumni association as separate entities. “After reviewing the committee’s recently provided report and recommendations, it is my intention to create one, new, unified organization,” Harreld wrote, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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Library Group Launches Accessibility Grant Program 

Associations Now

Selection of recipients is handled by the ALA’s public programs office, with input from staff from other departments with expertise in accessibility, as well as peer reviewers from membership. Among the recipients are a library in Bessemer, Penn., studying how to support autistic patrons; a library in Winfield, Kan.,

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21

Reid All About it

Sue Ramsett, Vice President and General Manager, KWQC TV-6, Davenport, Iowa. Live Review of FOUR Association Websites. Well, find out when Ray and Chris analyze, review and provide feedback on 4 live association websites. Host: 100 Reviews/Non-Dues-A-Palooza. Kim, Principal of Butterfly Strategies. Host: PCMA.

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Association Brain Food: 12.8.23

Reid All About it

Discuss variables that the hotels consider when reviewing your overall business value. Host: Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa Fri 12/15 at 4 p.m. Open Networking: F@4 Year End Highlights F@4 President Shelly Trent will provide a “year in review,” discussing our successes in 2023 and plans for 2024. 1 CMP credit.

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After Scandals, Nursing Home Group Pushes Social Media Policies

Associations Now

This week, ProPublica reported on the case of an Iowa caretaker who used Snapshat to distribute embarassing photos of a resident. Lastly, centers should implement a process to periodically review the social media policy.

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The Dangers of Shifting Your Work Schedule

Associations Now

As The Huffington Post notes in one example, a 2012 study by University of Iowa researchers found that police officers who commonly worked evenings and nights were far more likely to get less than six hours of sleep than fellow officers who worked the day shift.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth Kanter

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and focus setting: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words .” This year, I’m adding a technique from Gretchen Rubin, author of the Happiness Project to establish and track good habits on a monthly basis. Year in Review.

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