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Can a New Capital Project be Paid by Annual Assessments – YES

Association Alert

2023 WL 4144757, Not Reported in N.W.Rptr (Michigan, 2023) What you need to know: A new construction project (street lights) can be a general and recurring expense and therefore fall under the annual budget. Trial Court: The trial court found that “the street lighting project was … ‘general and reoccurring in nature.’

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The Meetings Report: Five game-changing tactics redefining education strategy and success

Aaron Wolowiec

In December 2012, I was pleased to finally release Event Garde’s first research project. In a nutshell, The Meetings Report strives to describe the state of the Michigan association meetings industry. Alex Kontras , a data manager for the City of Grand Rapids, and I were delighted to author this report. Okemos, MI.

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Celebrating two years

Aaron Wolowiec

Wolowiec now writes a regular column in Michigan Meetings + Events magazine and he’s been featured as part of two magazine cover stories. We are looking forward to the next project with Event Garde, and many more.”. And in December 2012, Wolowiec co-authored “The Meetings Report,” published in tandem with MSAE.

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To pay or not to pay?

Aaron Wolowiec

Now, interns are treated as valuable members of the team, often attending meetings, working on projects and managing social media accounts. Next week, I’ll talk with Cheryl Ronk, president of Michigan Society of Association Executives , about the association’s successful internship program. Or office gophers, perhaps.

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Striving for Success: Streamlined Processes

GrowthZone

Processing reports and billing is easy and a time saver which equals money saved. Also, the reports are tools that give us information to use when planning for the future. The integration with our accountant for month-end billing and reporting is streamlined and detailed. Reports are easy to produce and accurate.

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Water Works Association Eyes Broader Lessons in Flint’s Water Crisis

Associations Now

The association notes that the level of water donations is likely to be much larger than reported. As the effects of the water crisis facing Flint, Michigan, become more apparent, the American Water Works Association is speaking up about both cost and tactical concerns that might face other cities needing to upgrade or change water supplies.

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Achieve more: The art of collaboration

Aaron Wolowiec

A few years ago, the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) introduced a new award recognizing innovative collaboration. Naturally, these projects gain the attention of top leadership, are allotted disproportionately more time on the board agenda, and appear first in both the monthly newsletter and the year-end report.

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