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American Library Association’s Ferguson Memorial Damaged

Associations Now

Over the weekend, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) planted a tree and placed a stone with it to honor the memory of Michael Brown, the teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson. Louis later this year, told The St. Louis American on Friday. Not Giving Up.

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Stronger by Association: What's the "New Normal" for Associations?

AMR Management Services

Several of our Drakeco staff had the opportunity to attend a recent meeting of the St. Louis Society of Association Executives. 5) Social networks outside traditional organizations. In a world where groups can be formed almost spontaneously in a matter of seconds on social media, what value does your association offer?

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Stronger by Association: AMR Management Services Announces.

AMR Management Services

“It allows me to start slowing down while continuing my passions of speaking about generational differences, social media and consulting with associations to develop strong boards.” 6 in advance of the 2011 American Society of Association Executives meeting in St. Association for Rural and Small Libraries.