| July 1, 2010 - #1756 |
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If you’re going to associate, get with the program
A Supreme Court split decision this week reinforced the notion that a group that seeks the imprimatur of another group must abide by the latter’s policies. The decision also has implications for associations seeking federal grants. Read more.
Less than 3 months in, former MPAA chief leaves new job
'Not a perfect fit'; now working to reduce government gridlock. Read more.
There’s green - as in $avings - in green meetings
The trend in meetings is to go green, and there are ways to do it without breaking the bank.
Convene Green Alliance sponsored a discussion last week in the DC area on greening a meeting with ASAE staff members. Read more.
Member to become concrete group’s executive director
Is ACI fellow, former board member; succeeds chief who has been with group for 35 years. Read more.
New executive at real estate group
Former staff chief stepped down after 3 years. Read more.
Associations honored for community programs
Haiti relief, hunger, children-related activities and tax help feted with top ASAE honor. Read more.
Executive Changes
Renee Klein, Carlos Pérez, Dr. Walter G. Bumphus. Read more.
News in Brief
ASAE, California State Conference of the NAACP, National Travel Association, Lobbyists.Info, SIGMA, Kenneth Doyle and more, including an obituary. Read more.
National Trends
49% of trade association executives are far more optimistic about the industries or professions their associations represent than they are of the US economy (34.1%), according to the latest Association TRENDS PULSE Survey. Plus more trends from Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, International Facility Management Association, National Association of Evangelicals, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project and Nexus Collections. Read more.
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| Commentary |
The organization as a whole won't benefit from saving just a few members
Boards have a duty to serve their collective members' best interests, by Brian Reuwee, Drake & Co. Read more.
More memories of Frank
Letter to the editor. Read more.
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