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“A” or “The: Precise Language Important for Association Communications

SCD Group

Clearly, this was not the only Confederate flag owned by the State of South Carolina. Precision in the language we use to communicate (and to write policies) is vital to associations and other organizations. In central Ohio, where Armstrong was raised, speakers have a tendency to blend the two words together.

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Weather Proof: Why This Insurance Association is Testing Roofs

Associations Now

The trade association has teamed up with American Modern Insurance Group , a company based in Ohio, to examine how roofs resist weather damage and age over 20 years. On May 20, the two organizations unveiled the test at the AMIG’s headquarters. The Ohio roof farm project will look at aging roofs, the climate, and wind damage.

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Report: Goodwill Locations Hit By Credit-Card Breach

Associations Now

A nonprofit organization that dovetails into retail is feeling the pain of a potential data breach this week. The charitable nonprofit group reported evidence that its payment systems were recently attacked and announced an investigation. Goodwill Industries International, Inc., a charitable nonprofit with more than 2,900 stores in the U.S.