Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Describe him or her, and what makes you two click. I love the rain. Much like the old man in “The Starfish Story,” I’d like to think I make a difference in the lives of others, one at a time. With our busy schedules, I appreciate the opportunity from time to time to just disconnect and enjoy one another’s company.

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AMG

MARCH 16, 2022

There may be rain, but it brings new life to our yards and forests. With all the renewal of spring, it makes sense that we want to clean up our homes as well. The beginning of spring is the time to make an appointment with these companies, as they will get busier as the spring and summer progresses. 2) Work on your lawn.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

As exciting as that can be, if you don’t take the time to review and sunset old initiatives to make room for the new, it is virtually impossible to successfully reach your goals. Make those hot button items visible to anyone. Each piece of content on your home page should play a role in telling that story. Don’t Live in the Past.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 14, 2016

The relentless rain and wind of Hurricane Matthew took down trees and power lines in four spots in our neighborhood. Thank goodness for our Coleman stove and lantern, they make indoor camping more bearable. But at times this kind of living gets old and I get grumpy. That’s when I remember this week’s mantra: perspective.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Practice makes perfect—or close to it. During the Kentucky Derby episode, planners have to deal with heavy rain the day of the race, which results in some last-minute changes. I enjoyed the series and seeing how these events were made to look like they went off without a hitch—although they typically didn’t.

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Association Advocacy Chick

APRIL 25, 2016

Way after my 20th concert experience where I would recall the time my friend Eloiza Altoro and I finally make it onstage to dance with Prince. Then came Purple Rain. My lasting memory was when began playing Purple Rain by saying, “You know I couldn’t leave before singing my baby.” Sadly, that will never happen.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

Alleviate stress on the job and elsewhere with Tara Brach’s 4-step RAIN method. (by In this series, we provide the knowledge and tools you need to make sure that no matter what is thrown at you this year, you’ll be future ready. I bet you miss chatting with colleagues. DEI initiatives. Lisa Boylan, Associations Now ).

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2012

Making the decision to cancel my boyfriend’s conference was a no-brainer since it was scheduled to run the day before, during, and after Isaac. Make a decision!” What about members and speakers who can’t make it? Did they try to find out who would be able to come and use that data in their decision-making?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 12, 2021

If you’re dealing with a stressful situation, try psychologist Tara Brach’s RAIN method , as explained by Bryan Robinson. If you make this recipe—which is excellent, I’ve made it twice—don’t add the garlic with the mushrooms, add it a minute before taking the mushrooms out. Innovation method. It means “jumping out of the system.”

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Virtual

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

He couldn’t do that, though, because our area received significant rain last week, softening the ground too much to accept the seeds. Want to make sure your standards-setting organization is driving interoperability and functioning at peak efficiency? My neighbor is a spinach farmer. This past week is a great example of that.

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Associations Now

APRIL 13, 2017

After years of drought, California saw a deluge of rain and snow. After record winter rains and snow, California Governor Jerry Brown signed an executive order lifting the drought emergency declaration in most of the state. You have to be super vigilant and making sure you’re making the most efficient use of the water that you have.”.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 21, 2014

From the trade show to the education tracks, to the networking opportunities (rain or shine!) Getting to the “Good Stuff”: Evidence-Based Decision Making for Associations with Elizabeth Engel, M.A., it lived up to its billing as the “not to be missed” event of the year. In 2014 the emphasis turned to video and webinars.

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Thanks For Playing

AUGUST 23, 2012

I took frantic and copious notes as experienced association vendors and executives talked about how to form good relationships and "make it rain." But there has to be a way to make the exhibitors happy and still provide more than seven breakout slots over the course of three days. I suspect I'll be using it a lot.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 2, 2023

Unfortunately, the atmospheric river dumping a lot of much needed rain prevented us from enjoying a hike. Play isn’t a reward for finally making it through your to-do list. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 29, 2014

Sloe gin, sloe gin Tryin'' the wash away the pain inside Well I''m sick and I''m all done in I''m standing in the rain And I feel like I''m gonna die. Each board member trying to make sense of it and regain their bearings. I''m so damn lonely, ain''t even high. Some lost in their own thoughts. Gathering rememberance. But the one.

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Fonteva

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you’re aiming to recruit new members, find new customers, or engage employees and volunteers, establishing a culture of communication and openness will make a difference in how your community perceives you. Make it easy for individuals to engage with your organization. Let’s get started.

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Delcor

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

That’s right, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night could keep the association community from meeting for SmartTech19. When associations don’t trust their data, it can be impossible to use it to make business decisions. Shape your data strategy to gather the information that you need to make business decisions.

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Thanks For Playing

MARCH 6, 2012

Making it Rain: How to Drive Non-Dues Revenue with Michele Klecha, Club Managers Association of America and Scott Oser, Scott Oser Associates. You can build an entire business around making it easier. Making the Most of the In Between: Facilitation Friday #30. ASAE-GW is calling it: Super Swap Conversations. 1 hour ago.

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 9, 2013

When individuals or groups begin to worry extensively about things over which they have little control, it diverts their attention from the areas in which they might actually be able to influence the outcome, to make something happen. An idea lodged in my brain had sidetracked my attention for just a moment too long. No worries indeed.

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Socious

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

When it rains, it pours. Make the best decisions you can with the information you have. Make the best decisions you can with the information you have. Remain transparent in your decision-making process, and recognize the difference between life-threatening safety concerns and career-threatening issues. Mr. Incredible.

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Association Adviser

JULY 5, 2017

In first the book and then the movie, fans are treated to 12 terrifying zones where unimaginable obstacles include paralyzing fog, monkey mutations, giant tidal waves, blood rain and lightening storms. When you’re ready to IMPLEMENT the plan, first make sure leadership embraces it before rolling it out to all team members.

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Delcor

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

That’s right, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night could keep the association community from meeting for SmartTech19. When associations don’t trust their data, it can be impossible to use it to make business decisions. Shape your data strategy to gather the information that you need to make business decisions.

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Socious

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Don’t rain on your own parade with ideas that you’ll never find software that will do what you’d like. To make this easier, you label each process with “ideal,” “open to change,” or “ inefficient.”. What are your requirements right at this moment and what do you see your association needing in the short and the long terms?

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The move was prompted by an incident at a PGA Tour event over the summer, during a rain delay. This security guy came in, started berating us, asking to see everyone’s ID, and then began kicking out our families into the rain,” APTC President James Edmondson told ESPN. “We Guys out here are educated and have families.”.

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Associations Now

JULY 19, 2016

With apps like Pokémon Go pulling down more bandwidth than ever and consumers getting hungrier and hungrier for video on the go, it makes sense that the mobile industry is looking for ways to make things even faster. The FCC’s plan to open up high-end wireless spectrum gives U.S. But building it out won’t be cheap—or easy.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Make your gift list and check this association gift guide twice – we’re sure the association professionals in your life have all been nice! We love associations, so we’ve put together an association gift guide with recommendations for the perfect gift for every association staff member on your list! Happy gifting!

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Associations Now

APRIL 28, 2015

This past weekend, my limits on the camping front were tested when my wife convinced me to make an excursion out into the woods. And, just like every new adventure we take , we got rained out. Check out these considerations before taking a big dive with a tech vendor. And no matter how much our muscles still ache, we made it through.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 31, 2014

There will always be the pressure to ditch authority in effort to make more money, to expand your network, or to gain more followers. But in the long run, it won’t make you stronger if the authoritative voice isn’t there. But in the long run, it won’t make you stronger if the authoritative voice isn’t there. (ht

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Ungrated

JANUARY 24, 2023

When left on the streets, rain collects the waste and carries it into the sea, polluting the water with harmful bacteria. Make it convenient and easy for owners to pick up. Just make sure the area is properly outfitted with waste stations and plenty of poop-scooping bags. Send a courtesy notice or violation.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 6, 2014

Plus: There are 71 million millennials worldwide—making it a big pool to sift through when looking to boost the membership count. Instead, make January the month to launch an ambitious plan for the new year. Tips to nudge long-time members into renewing and prospective ones into signing up. And most important, measure the results.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2014

Event planners prepare for so many scenarios, generally: rain, power outages, no-shows, backup venues, the whole bit. Now, don’t go into this thinking it’ll automatically work for you, since these are just general ideas about what makes a successful Facebook post. Also: guidelines for a successful Facebook post. The reason?

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Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2016

While the money may not come raining in via social platforms, they are important tools to use as part of a larger fundraising strategy. Social media may be good at raising awareness, but—contrary to the success of the Ice Bucket Challenge—it may not be so great at getting people to donate to an organization.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 11, 2017

How do you engage people when attention spans are shorter and information rains down like an avalanche? When Biddle Mouw consults with associations, she recommends making the renewal process responsive and mobile. “But what they mean is, ‘I only have a moment to spare.’”. Bust Through the Busyness. It’s a tough problem.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 31, 2013

In case you need one last reminder from Microsoft, here’s Tim Rains, the director of Microsoft Trustworthy Computing, discussing why you should upgrade from Windows XP: “The importance of upgrading from Windows XP cannot be overstated. 31.4 % The percentage of PC users who use Windows XP, according to NetMarketShare.

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Beth Kanter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book.

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Association Subculture

MARCH 14, 2012

All of a sudden that ol rain is fallin down. I just finished reading a blog post on SmartBlog on Leadership called " What Kind of Weather Are You Making.". Of those two, who is likely to make the best leader? You are the sunshine, baby, whenever you smile. But I call you stormy, today. And my world is cloudy and gray.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 29, 2013

If you’re doing mission-critical work, it’s essential to make sure everything’s working and to have a backup in case the original plan falls apart. That’s right, my new wife and I had to change our wedding venue on the fly earlier this month because we were rained out at our original spot.

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