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Membership Directory: Why Your Organization Needs One & How to Create One

EventMobi: Association Events

The Chamber of Commerce of Great Kansas City , for example, allows people to easily browse and search within their online member list by typing a name, category, or keyword: They also have an online print directory , if you want to check it out!) Do you need a spreadsheet, a website, or an association management system (AMS)?

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Change Created Chaos Impacts Associations

SCD Group

A recent trip through the Kansas City airport highlights three changes that illustrate how – without modification – change creates chaos. Then massive changes resulted from hijackers and terrorists that resulted in new security processes and TSA screeners. Association boards and association executives have the Duty of Foresight.

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How to Make Valuable Face Time With New Members

Associations Now

Associations, like people , spend a lot of time and money on the process. But a smaller fraction take the time to gain intentional face time with their members: 21 percent of associations said they hosted a new member reception or orientation event as part of the onboarding process. Conference Buddy System.

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The Future of the Furnace: What’s Holding Up More Efficient Gas Heat?

Associations Now

As The Kansas City Star reported , two associations that represent natural gas utility companies—the American Gas Association (AGA) and American Public Gas Association (APGA)—say that boosting minimum standards would require installing costly new furnace systems in homes.