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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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Growth and expansion: CAI chapters adopt new programs and services

Ungrated

Sixty chapters are on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. Diversity, equity, and inclusion continue to be a focus for CAI and its chapters, with several adopting a DEI statement.

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

Beth Kanter

I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. The concept is simple – ask supporters to take a photo of themselves with your campaign message and share it on social media channels. This is an example of “SMARTer Social Media.”

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Social Media and Tourism

ChatterBachs

The first Symposium on the Use of Social Media in the Tourism Industry will be conducted in Loudoun County November 17th-19th. In 2008 and 2009, David worked with Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) to host and conduct seminars on social media for those in the tourism industry.

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American Bar Association Gives Members Leeway on Jurors’ Social Presences

Associations Now

Settling what had been a tough ethics question, the ABA recently gave lawyers the go-ahead to research jurors and potential jurors by studying their presence on social media. In the age of social media, it’s easier than ever to dig into a person’s information—especially when they post it publicly.

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3 Organizations Using Creative Social Media in Light of COVID-19

Association Success

Not letting this tough time control or ruin their spirits, these organizations took to social media to entertain, engage and connect with their audiences. . Affectionately nicknamed The Cowboy, The National Cowboy & Western Heritage museum in Oklahoma City shut its doors when social distancing began.

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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. The philanthropic initiative called “Extra Yard for Teachers” sought to raise at least $5 million annually being directed to what is an ofttimes overlooked but still profoundly important profession.

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