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How to Reset Your Board Diversity Efforts

Associations Now

As board expert Julie Daum told the Los Angeles Times last month: “Are we going to say, ‘I’m blond. Beyond being more mindful in the recruitment process, the report also recommends taking a look at board practices that can stand in the way of progress: “Are your terms too long? Have you considered term limits?

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Hotel Group Launches New Job-Recruiting Initiative

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The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Hospitality is Working campaign will support the recruitment and placement of Opportunity Youth—16 to 24-year-olds who are out of both school and the workforce—in the hospitality industry. The campaign, announced at the U.S.

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Daily Buzz: Wanna Make a Marketing Splash? Bring in a Celebrity

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The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has found an unexpected spokesperson—punk rock icon Henry Rollins. The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has recruited Henry Rollins to host a five-part video series about the city, Pitchfork reports. Also: what your organization can do to stay relevant.

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Send the Right Message About Membership ROI

Associations Now

That could be a lesson for the Los Angeles Times to learn. Many times, the tone or language members use can help determine a central theme or message on member recruitment or retention, Larson says. He offers three tips to consider when developing messages that promote membership value: Talk like your members. Make it fun.

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

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Launching a chapter network has helped PEN America, a literary organization with almost 100 years of history, recruit new members and reinvent opportunities for member engagement at the local level. The decision comes at a critical time for the organization, which represents writers.

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Association Brain Food: 12.1.23

Reid All About it

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. Host: Northstar Meetings Group Speakers: Barbara Brass, Vice President, Los Angeles Catering Sales, Wolfgang Puck Catering Tracy Stuckrath, Founder, Thrive! 1 CAE credit. . – 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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Send the Right Message About Membership ROI

Associations Now

That could be a lesson for the Los Angeles Times to learn. Many times, the tone or language members use can help determine a central theme or message on member recruitment or retention, Larson says. He offers three tips to consider when developing messages that promote membership value: Talk like your members. Make it fun.