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Better Because You Were There

Velvet Chainsaw

According to The New York Times , living with the pandemic “has pushed us to reckon with our deepest questions … [about] how we make meaning of our time on this earth.” Work closely with your local chapter or Destination Marketing Organization to identify two or three local worthy causes that you’d like to help.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.5.21

Reid All About it

Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. New episodes are posted by 1 p.m.

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Could Less Be More When It Comes to Meetings?

Associations Now

It probably depends on your organization and what your attendees are looking to get out of the meeting. With that in mind, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) restructured its 80th Annual Conference, which took place in Phoenix this week. Reduce concurrent sessions. Shorten learning offerings.

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Alt-Weeklies May Struggle, But Don’t Count Them Out

Associations Now

Large-market publications such as the Phoenix and The Village Voice have market challenges that many smaller publications don’t, she said, noting, “No one sees it as a death sentence for any of the others.” But the association that represents the newspapers is working hard to prove the analysts wrong.

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American Legion Takes Rare Step in Calling for VA Leader’s Resignation

Associations Now

Daniel Dellinger, commander of the veterans organization, asked Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, along with several other VA officials, to step down from their posts amid an unfolding scandal regarding the treatment of veterans at medical facilities. IAVA is a next-generation, membership organization.

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What Ideas Can Your Meeting Steal From the Super Bowl?

Associations Now

But, no matter the question or answer, these interactions would allow your attendees to gain personal knowledge about your staff and volunteer leaders and feel closer to your organization. While the industry is an ideal fit for such an event, there’s nothing stopping your organization from doing something similar.