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OCTOBER 21, 2016

O Canada: Meetings and Events “from Sea to Sea”. Presenters: Marlise Stewart and Read Sutton, Meetings + Conventions Calgary. If you’re looking for a way to contribute to the association community, I’ve got one for you. Please participate – the size or budget of your association doesn’t matter. Here’s another link to the survey.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Also: how “low-impact” meeting menus contribute to a greener world. Meeting Menus’ Environmental Payoff. With attendees pushing for greener meetings, event planners need to get savvy about sustainable conference choices. Don’t let snow derail your meeting. What do your members want? Engel said. link] #eventprofs.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… The next time you find yourself procrastinating, take a moment to think about the task you’re avoiding. What’s its purpose? I read recently that “ energy and inspiration come from a clarity of purpose ”—a clear understanding of why you’re doing what you’re doing.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2019

WBT Systems explains how to design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. You’ll learn everything you need to know before deciding to launch a virtual or hybrid chapter in this series of posts from Billhighway: What the heck is a virtual chapter and why do we need one? Look before you leap!

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 16, 2016

I met new acquaintances, reconnected with old friends, but completely missed others who were on my list of people to meet. If not, I’ll meet you back here in the New Year. If not, I’ll meet you back here in the New Year. Now that I’m back from the ASAE Technology Conference & Expo , it’s time to get festive.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2017

Something you do to check out and ignore what the best truest part of you would do. Maybe you’re procrastinating. Maybe you’re resisting something difficult. Maybe you’re lazy. What’s numbing you from your guidance system? That’s not my line – I heard it this morning on a podcast. This one life is all we’ve got. Well, that’s what the data shows.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Member recruitment. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. The future of scientific societies.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… What do you think about the new 280 Twitter character limit? I must admit I exceeded 140 characters a few times already but only to add a bit of commentary to articles I shared. Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models.

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Associations Now

APRIL 13, 2020

You can be more confident that the technology you demo and ultimately select will meet your learners and staff’s needs,” Conley says. Create one that is mobile-friendly , says Catherine Chea on the Wild Apricot blog. To increase online meeting engagement , use Zoom Breakout Rooms , suggests a recent post from Beth’s Blog.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The Wild Apricot blog explains how to get started. Also: what food can do for your meeting. If you’re unsure how to boost your organization’s engagement and following on the platform, the Wild Apricot blog offers these first steps : Determine your objectives, whether it’s raising awareness, membership, engagement, or donations.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Fortunately, 85% of Americans own a smartphone (a 50% rise since 2011), and by giving your attendees the option to download a conference app, you can reduce overwhelm and increase their overall event satisfaction. You can then explore the 17 apps we’ve reviewed that will help you plan, implement, and evaluate your next conference with ease.

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Reid All About it

MAY 7, 2021

This time, the mix included kale, pac choi and radish greens sautéed with bacon, onion, red bell pepper, garlic and dried apricots. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Research on associations. Credentialing on the blockchain. Intriguing. Association myths. Virtual audience.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

They’ve provided me a forum to share my ideas and get the Spark name out there, while at the same time hopefully meeting their attendees’, members’, readers’, and stakeholders’ needs. This Friday Top5 is all about giving thanks for the many good things that have happened in the past year.

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 18, 2019

A month or so later, I had a meeting with that same colleague, and a chance comment of hers reminded me of the association. I had a half hour before my next meeting, and I spent the time browsing the association’s website looking at their events, research reports, and online community. Right off the bat, I ran into a few issues.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If you want to see someone successfully doing ten things at the same time, look no further than event managers. Event planning isn’t for the faint of heart. It often requires keeping a dozen balls in the air – while they’re all seconds from falling and derailing the whole event. Event planners need (and deserve) all the help they can get.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 12, 2019

Also: an adorable moment at the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. Cute Sights at ASAE’s Annual Meeting. like a meet and greet with baby animals. Attendees at this year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio, were met by furry and feathery friends from the Columbus Zoo on their way to morning sessions.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Over at theNIRD.org, Ben Martin, CAE explains why the Personify/Wild Apricot deal is brilliant. The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I love the role of content curator, haven’t you noticed? It’s the wannabe librarian in me. Now, if only more associations did this. Host: Nimble AMS.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

EST featuring outstanding speakers and community manager panels, headlined by Jeremiah Owyang , the founder of Community Manager Appreciation Day. A Community Manager of the Year award with a prize valued at over $1,000 including a complimentary registration to the CMX Summit, roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines and a $500 travel stipend.

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Associations Now

JULY 18, 2017

Also: Tips for running a more productive virtual meeting. These 6 steps from @nsettlemurphy will make all your virtual meetings a breeze. — Wild Apricot (@WildApricot) July 8, 2017. A little extra work is required to ensure that virtual meetings will be as useful as you’d like them to be.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

I added half a serrano, half a jalapeño, ginger and dried apricots, and omitted the tomato paste, lemon juice and cilantro. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Make time for microlearning. Chapter benchmarking. Event budgets. Data governance. Hmm, the same thing happens in associations.

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Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2019

The Association Adviser says, “This engagement initiative randomly pairs employees throughout the organization — from the C-suite to building operations — to meet in-person or virtually to talk about their work and interests over a free Starbucks coffee or other beverage.” Who’s in charge of talent development at your association?

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Spark Consulting

JULY 21, 2017

Did you miss the July 12 webinar my Include Is a Verb co-author Sherry Marts and I presented for the Wild Apricot Experts series on living your talk on D+I? EWE : While using gender-neutral language is overall a good practice, as Sherry points out, meeting harassment is largely a gendered problem. Never fear! When I do longer (i.e.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In our experience, configuration can meet 95 -100% of an association’s requirements. The Wild Apricot blog shares how five nonprofits leverage their social channels. The holiday season might be the most festive time of year, but for meeting planners, it’s also the busiest. Customization vs. Configuration.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Also: gamifying your meeting. Although some might attend conferences and in-person meetings, many more will depend on the communities, education, and other resources your organization provides online. “In If you’re looking to add more fun and games to your conference, then do just that—gamify your meeting. Gamify Your Event.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

EST featuring outstanding speakers and community manager panels, headlined by Jeremiah Owyang , the founder of Community Manager Appreciation Day. A Community Manager of the Year award with a prize valued at over $1,000 including a complimentary registration to the CMX Summit, roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines and a $500 travel stipend.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Also: ideas to help parents at meetings. From ‘fridges to anesthetists, one Twitter thread reveals what parents want when attending a meeting. For people with families, attending meetings is not always easy, nor possible. The result was a conversation that showcases ways to meet these attendees’ specific needs.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

1 skill for nonprofit workers: the ability to find balance, says the Wild Apricot blog. How do you design an engaging meeting that makes everyone—even introverts—comfortable? Smart Meetings details steps planners should follow to be all-inclusive. Also: the workplace culture of the future. The future is already here.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Continuing education matters, but should it come just from meetings? According to the Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study , most association professionals say meetings are one of the most important and strongest benefits their organization offers. Research shows members might want other options.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Here’s what you can learn from its unique meeting. If your association’s networking events feel a bit stale, take meeting inspiration from Marie Claire. Also: standing out in a sea of content. By the time the plane touched down at SFO, voices had gone hoarse and inboxes had filled,” Sheila Marikar writes in The New York Times.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 25, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Oh my god, Millennials, Gen Z, they’re here! Quick, change everything about your educational programs because these young folks are soooo different. Don’t fall for sensational generational learning myths. So enlightening, I kid you not. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MAY 28, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Train-the-trainer. With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 21, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maggie McGary shares insights from the Community Roundtable’s 10th Annual State of Community Management report and cross-references them with findings from MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Karen Hopkin, Scientific American ).

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Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2019

Meeting registration technology is changing. We see innovative solutions focusing on the one thing companies do exceedingly well and integrating their tech with other best-in-breed solutions,” says Adrien Peterson, chief technology officer at EventCore, in an interview with Smart Meetings. Printed tickets? association #learning [link].

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Disciple Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Designed to cater to various business needs, these platforms are a one-stop solution for organizing member data, processing payments, and enhancing user experiences. As our world grows increasingly interconnected, the demand for cohesive community platforms has skyrocketed. Community engagement tools: Enhance member participation and engagement.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Come early to this meetup for all ages of AENC members—at 4:30pm there will be a tour of The Durham Hotel, meet in the lobby. The weekly list of free professional development and events for the association community… Politicians and pundits need to listen to these two women whose friendship survives their opposing politics.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Also: hosting experiential meetings. Making Meetings Experiential. The number of attendees at a meeting is not the only measure of success. “We To achieve those goals, planners are working to make their meetings more experiential. Hosting a meeting with both in-person and remote participants? Other Links of Note.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A study shows that 56 percent of meeting time is unproductive. Time is valuable, and by coming to your meetings, colleagues are entrusting you not to waste theirs. Though some of these might be uncontrollable, Smart Meetings suggests strategies for more productive meetings. So, what causes the squandered time?

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