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Oregon Tech Association Pushes for Center for Cyber Excellence

Associations Now

The association is asking the Oregon legislature for funding to create a new center that would help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. There is a measurable need for additional cybersecurity experts and overall increase in cyber expertise across the full gamut of industries in Oregon.

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New Credit Union Network Creates Pathways for Young Professionals

Associations Now

Working with young professionals’ organizations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, the Northwest Credit Union Association recently launched its Northwest Young Professionals Network. In recruiting these YP Leads, NWCUA held a competition and received more than 30 applications for its 18 available seats.

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Student and Law Enforcement Groups Respond to Recent Campus Shootings

Associations Now

Incidents in Oregon, Arizona, and Texas have revived a discussion about laws regulating guns on campus and the special policing challenges that the university environment presents.

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5 Elements Turning a Game into a Signature Event

SCD Group

OSU-Oregon alumni were challenged (via social media) to raise funds for Extra Yard. Recognize Sponsors CFP recruited major corporate sponsors AND did an outstanding job in recognizing them before, during and after the event. During the event, CFP promoted the cause via jumbotron announcements and other events.

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Put a Price Tag on Your Benefits

Associations Now

In recruiting new members, stating a dollar value for each benefit takes advantage of the anchoring effect. ” In recruiting new members, stating a dollar value for each benefit takes advantage of the anchoring effect. Oregon Veterinary Medical Association. Illinois Technology Association. Institute of Food Technologists.

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Location-based services with a kick: What are challenges and treks?

ChatterBachs

Universities are not only building challenges at different places, but usually treks to encompass an overall theme (recruitment, orientation, homecoming, etc.). Oregon State University is using SCVNGR as a way to engage new and current students, Alums and the greater OSU community with campus, downtown Corvallis, and the surrounding areas.

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How Two Nonprofits Use Social Media To Help Save Fish – #keepemwet #SaveMarinsCoho

Beth Kanter

Recruiting additional supporters through high quality content and action opportunities. Their overall communications goals include: Engaging our supporters quickly. Providing information to educate our supporters. Creating interactions between supporters and staff to build community.