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Amid Political Pressure, Michigan Teachers’ Union Loses Member Opt-Out Case

Associations Now

Facing a series of political setbacks in recent years, the Michigan Education Association last week lost a case regarding the one-month window when union members can drop out. The ruling comes at a time when MEA is under significant political pressure, as state leadership has become less friendly to unions in recent years.

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GrowthZone | ChamberMaster Customers Recognized at 2023 ACCE Annual Convention

GrowthZone

Chamber of the Year Winners The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers of commerce have in their communities. The award recognizes excellence in operations, member services, and community leadership. Chambers are natural conveners, sharing stories that inspire and spur action.

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Big picture thinkers vs. detail doers

Aaron Wolowiec

The cool thing about leadership and management is that it doesn’t matter what the industry is; the concepts are the same,” McClintick said. “A 6, McClintick will give the keynote address at Destination Michigan’s Showcase of Ideas , which will be held at Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath. A few thousand dollars. That’s all she had.

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Ngage Management Grows by 7 New Employees, 4 Serving as Association Directors

Ngage Management

In their various roles, they each provide strategic leadership and direction to the organizations and boards they serve and oversee programs, membership, and operations on behalf of their clients. She holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University.

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Community College Group to Help Member Schools Offer Food, Services to Students

Associations Now

Many students drop out of college for nonacademic reasons, and the Michigan Community College Association wants that to stop. That’s the reason why the Michigan Community College Association will use a grant it recently received to address the needs that would otherwise force students to leave school. “A

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Engage volunteers, take a page from the magazine

Aaron Wolowiec

For the last year I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the editorial advisory board of Michigan Meetings + Event s magazine. Dudek is a meetings manager for the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants in Troy – and she’s an exemplary role model for the meetings industry. Editorial Advisory Board. Content & Articles.

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Top benefits for association leaders to connect with their volunteer members

Nimble AMS

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. .

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