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Angela Kisskeys Named Associations North President

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15-year association veteran to lead the association community’s professional organization in the upper Midwest. MINNEAPOLIS – Associations North, the leading trade association for non-profit associations in the upper Midwest, announced today that Angela Kisskeys has been promoted to President of the organization.

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Bus Tour Aims to Raise Awareness of Effects of Childhood Trauma

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In a five-city bus tour this fall, an array of organizations is seeking to build better understanding of the long-term effects of childhood trauma and the interventions that can help children heal. The tour will end with a rally on Capitol Hill.

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Destinations Make Diversity and Inclusion a Strategic Priority

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In March, the Meet Minneapolis Board approved the formation of the Diversity and Multicultural Action Committee and adopted a policy statement on D&I. to develop and update a strategic plan to elevate Meet Minneapolis as a leader in diversity and inclusion at the local, national, and international levels.

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3 Topics for Medical Society Execs to Watch

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Three overarching topics caught my eye at the upcoming AAMSE Annual conference in Minneapolis : MACRA and the QPP, Member Engagement Strategies, and Professional Development. Striking the right tone, finding an authentic voice, and delivering messages effectively is important to the success of any organization.

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Why 30 Nonprofits Chose to Be Hacked

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In three 24-hour hackathons, 30 nonprofits teamed up with teams of professional web developers who volunteered their time and expertise to revamp the organizations’ websites free of charge. Redesigning a website can be a challenge even for organizations with plenty of resources.

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Accessibility for All: Toolkit Ensures Better Meetings For Every Attendee

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Prior to our Annual Meeting here at ASAE, we have a staff preview meeting where our meetings team, along with a number of other departments, give us a rundown of logistics, details, and need-to-knows. Because our meetings teams is awesome, in addition to the preview meeting we each also get a copy of Quick Tips.

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Obama Military-Surplus Rule Change Draws Mixed Response

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Other police groups, such as the National Sheriffs Association (NSA) and the National Association of Police Organizations, expressed concern that the rule might affect defensive equipment like shields. “We Some state-level organizations are less troubled by on the ban. I was surprised, and, frankly, so were our members.