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Associations Now
New Study Shows What It Takes to Grow Globally
How Trimming Committees Empowers Volunteers
Reduce the Risks of Your Mobile Device Policy
CEO to CEO: Inventing New Technology
How Associations Can Benefit From the Changing Education Landscape
By: Shelly Alcorn, CAE
Today's professionals are looking for lifelong learning and credentials to advance their careers. With dramatic shifts disrupting traditional education models, associations have a shot at becoming major players in the education-to-employment landscape. Will they seize the moment?
Data Management 101: Taxonomies And Folksonomies Explained
How to Welcome a New CEO
Jackie Eder-Van Hook
New association executives often receive surprisingly little guidance during their first crucial months on the job. A smart onboarding strategy ensures that the board, staff, and stakeholders all help orient the new CEO, which helps avoid confusion—and short tenures. (Titled "Welcome Aboard" in the print edition.)
New ASAE Publication to Teach "The Art of Membership"
By: Keith Skillman, CAE
A comprehensive new book by marketing expert Sheri Jacobs, CAE, explains the art of successful membership recruitment, engagement, and retention. The message at its core: Give your members what they need, when they need it.
Negotiating Hotel Contracts
By: Jeff Waddle
For your association's big conference, you want a top-notch facility and a positive experience for your members. The hotel wants your business now and in the future. Both parties can meet their goals when you prepare thoroughly, stay firm but flexible in negotiations, and keep an eye on the details. [Titled "In the Fine Print, a Fair Deal" in the print edition.]
What Associations Can Learn from Political Campaigns
By: Mark Athitakis and Kristin Clarke
The hard-nosed, take-no-prisoners world of presidential campaign politics may seem a far cry from association management, but much of what James Carville and Karl Rove know about strategy speaks directly to association leaders. In separate interviews, they shared their secrets with Associations Now. [Titled "The Strategists" in the print edition.]
No Small Staff Is an Island
By: Samantha Whitehorne
How the American Choral Directors Association has created a collaborative environment that benefits both its staff and members.
Traveling Truck Exhibit Drives Workforce Development
By: Joe Rominiecki
The American Welding Society puts interactivity on wheels to attract younger generations to the profession. (Titled "Another Way to Go Mobile" in the print edition.)
The Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs
By: Jacqui Cook
Healthier employees make for a stronger association. If you're looking to build a workplace with more staff camaraderie, greater productivity, and less absenteeism, an organization-wide wellness initiative can help you get there. And the gravy? Lower insurance costs. (Titled "Well at Work" in the print edition.)
Cover Story:
The New Rules for a Thriving Membership Model
By: Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE
The membership model is alive and well, but the methods for making it thrive are evolving. Associations adept in this art are looking beyond traditional market segmentation and gaining an unfiltered view of which benefits are true drivers of membership.
BlackBerry's Strategic Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
By: Jeff De Cagna, FASAE
The company that led the smartphone revolution and sparked our collective mobile addiction is a now pale shadow of its former self. What went wrong? Association decision makers can learn much from the answer.
How Associations Can Benefit From the Changing Education Landscape
By: Shelly Alcorn, CAE
Today's professionals are looking for lifelong learning and credentials to advance their careers. With dramatic shifts disrupting traditional education models, associations have a shot at becoming major players in the education-to-employment landscape. Will they seize the moment?
Fuel Smart Growth With a Market Assessment
By: Jay Younger, FASAE, Patrick Glaser, and Shelley Sanner, CAE
In crafting your organization's growth strategy, don't go with your gut. You need hard facts about your audiences and your competition. Get them by conducting a disciplined market assessment.
The A List
Ask the CEO: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
AACD Executive Director Barb Kachelski, CAE, describes how the association keeps its members' skills sharp and helps puts patients in their dental chairs.
Boating Council Pushes Lifejacket Awareness While Setting a World Record
By: Rob Stott
The National Safe Boating Council turned its simple message—to wear your life jacket—into an annual event where participants around the globe put on their life jackets to help promote boating safety and set a world record in the process.
New Study Illuminates What It Takes to Grow Globally
By: Katie Bascuas
The research from ASAE Foundation and MCI examined some of the commonalities among associations reporting increasing membership and product sales outside of North America.
Comings & Goings: July/August 2014
New hires and personnel moves in associations.
How Trimming Committees Empowers Volunteers
By: Mark Athitakis
Feeling weighed down by an unwieldy governance structure, the Oncology Nursing Society made a bold move: It axed almost all of its committees. The result was more nimble and engaged volunteering.
3 Lessons: Think, Ask, Lead
Leaders have to constantly test their own thinking, says Celia Besore, CAE, executive director and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. She shares three leadership lessons with a common theme: the importance of an open mind.
CEO to CEO: The Best Staff Outing Ever
Looking for a unique way to help staff get out from behind their cubicle walls and engaging with one another in a nonwork environment? These CEOs dish on some of their favorite staff outings of all time.
Money & Business
New Money: Three Ways to Boost Sponsorship Revenue
By: Samantha Whitehorne
A new IEG survey shows that the majority of associations saw an increase in sponsorship revenue in 2013. But to keep the growth going, they must look for new sponsors, have a dedicated staff, and streamline their sales efforts.
Reduce the Risks of Your Mobile Device Policy
By: A.J. Zottola
A bring-your-own-device policy can be a hit with your employees and bring advantages for your organization as well, but it comes with security risks and legal pitfalls. Here are five ways to enjoy the benefits of BYOD while minimizing the risks.
How Associations Can Capitalize on Job Boards
Associations have a built-in advantage over commercial job boards, and it isn't a far leap for an association to increase nondues revenue with its own industry job board.
Idea Bank: Rivals Join Forces to Push a Message Up The Hill
By: Rob Stott
The National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association launched the "Apartments. We Live Here." campaign, and are using an economic impact calculator to turn a bland discussion about jobs into an engaging conversation with state and federal legislators.
Associations USA: Tennessee
Associations are everywhere. Here's a snapshot from the Volunteer State.
Could Google Glass Be the Next Big Event Technology?
By: Katie Bascuas
How one association used the Glass to encourage more engagement from members and participants at one of their largest conferences.
Data Management 101: Taxonomies And Folksonomies Explained
Christopher Coogan, deputy director and chief of staff at the Association for Institutional Research, and CIO Kashif Imran explain two common methods of organizing information.
I Can't Live Without My…Skitch App
This app allows users to annotate, save, and send images and screenshots—all with a mobile device.
How the Number 7,777 Built Excitement for a Membership Drive
By: Joe Rominiecki
For the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, the simple act of announcing a goal for a membership drive—and making it a memorable number—had a big effect on getting members on board with recruiting for a new all-time high.
How to Break the Digital Ice in an Online Community
By: Joe Rominiecki
Just like in a real-world networking event, some simple icebreakers can get people talking online. Lindsay Starke of Professional Photographers of America shares three simple ways she has gotten members eager to participate in its online member community.
Best Benefit Ever: Regulation Navigation
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association developed interactive online maps to help members navigate the jungle of government regulations.
Meetings Memo: Four Secrets to Conference App Success
By: Samantha Whitehorne
One association found that the third time was the charm when it came to its conference app. AAIM credits it success to a number of factors, including an easy-to-use interface and an onsite demonstration for attendees.
Destination: Virginia Beach
By: Samantha Whitehorne
This oceanfront city features a convention center with a prime location, unique meeting venues for events of all sizes, and a dedication to social responsibility through its One Beach, One World program.
Brain Power
Books: All A-Twitter
By: Kristin Clarke
Three books take a look at what's behind the huge success of Twitter, how Wall Street is rigged, and what leaders must for organizational innovation to repeat consistently.
Learning: Understanding Generation Y
By: Kristin Clarke
Demographer Kenneth Gronbach says associations are not prepared for the dramatic changes that generation Y will bring. By using demography, associations can harness their abilities and attitudes to benefit organizations.
Career Coach: Are You Really Connecting With People?
Ann Ranson, career coach, trainer, and president of Bottom Line 3 Marketing, shares advice on the importance of in-person connections to boost your personal and professional goals.
How I Got Here: Lauren Hefner, CAE
Follow the career path of Lauren Hefner, CAE, director, member and volunteer care, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
IRS Goes Back to the Drawing Board On Tax Reform
By: Chris Vest, CAE
After receiving a record number of comments on a single rule, the IRS backtracks on the proposed political activity rules for 501(c)(4) social-welfare organizations.
Association Execs Go Driving for Innovation
Members of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives and ASAE members from the Chicagoland area recently held a fundraiser to support the ASAE Foundation and the WSAE Innovation Fund.
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Size: Retail–4 acres; Other–4 acres for business offices, warehouse and undeveloped
Years In Business: 18
Number Of Locations: 1
What changes have you made in the last 12 months to increase your garden center's profitability?
We stained the concrete greenhouse floors to give our greenhouse a more upscale feel. Annual parking lot resurfacing always keeps us looking fresh. Extension of our gift shop, allowing for our new Pandora Boutique and P. Graham Dunn room.
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We continue to provide the DeWayne's experience even during the down economy by maintaining our "appearances" and by continuing to upgrade our site. Restaining the concrete floor, relandscaping the front lawn and entry and adding the additional square footage in the gift shop. The additional space allows for more merchandise to be featured and new lines to be added. Finally, continuing to provide the best customer service is a vital part of the DeWayne's experience.

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The Milwaukee Brewers completed a three game sweep of the World Series champion San Francisco Giants Thursday afternoon, 7-2 at Miller Park. Two days removed from his drunk driving arrest, Yovani Gallardo pitched six solid innings, allowing a run on five hits and he helped himself with a two run home run in the second. Ryan Braun went deep with a man aboard in the first and Jonathan Lucroy belted a two run shot as Milwaukee scored all 7 runs in the first three innings against Matt Cain. it was Milwaukee's fourth straight win. They continue the homestand against the Chicaco Cubs this weekend.
The Brewers sent Mike Fiers to Triple A Nashville on Thursday and re-signed Francisco Rodriguez. K-Rod was signed to a minor league contract. The Brewers will have 30 days to bring the veteran relief pitcher up to the major leagues or release him.


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- Jon Lapre
- Glendale, CA
- United States
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How do you get inspired, stay motivated, and become passionate in what you do as a TEDster? What is your passion how did you discover it?
I am interested in the experiences and stories of others to give me a perspective on how people become passionate about something or how they get inspired to do great things. Their journey of how they became passionate and inspired.
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Dec 7 2012: I think what you' re seeking for is not a secret to a successful career like that of Steve Job, hmmm the secret my dear Jon, is there's no secret! What this men and women do is just that, they found what they demm love to do and the devoted their life's to achieving that and gave you the privilege of paying for it: simple. If you can find something interesting that you like to do, DO it , start by just doing stuff that interest you, just like you flirt yah, like dating, applying the same principles of dating to all your ideas or concept, hang in there till you find love for it or fall in love with it (when you fall in love, you 'll know!!) and when you do; do it passionately and when that happens, nothing would hidden your ability to revive any downtime and seasonal storms of life; except if you decide to walk away from it.
You would always make a comeback because your dreams/visions are capable of waking you up from the slumbers of the night doomed on you. People who can't make easy come back can use some motivation for recovery.
I tell my clients to always search within themselves inspiration, inspiration is more of a spiritual connection, connecting you with your inner self and drawing out your Creative Energy from your "godself," in order to create stuff with it; e.g. Apple computers or poetry, as the case maybe; When you allow your inner creative energy to radiate your path to a fountain of creative force or energy, its always an amazing discovery to die for…
The ability to keep creating something ordinary or extraordinary comes from your devotion/passion to your inner inspirations and love to whatever it is that you do.
The difference between motivation and inspiration is that: motivation has external desires or reward (e.g. You go to school because you want social capital), while inspiration is a radical sync-sync, a spiritual innovation or your creative self in harmony with your wellbeing.
Dec 12 2012: Your post is awe inspiring for the fact that you so eloquently explain that there is no secret to the doing amazing things but for the fact that.... it is all about DOING!!! I am learning not only through other tedsters but my own daily walk in life is that "Doing" is the first step to actually uncovering your passion or finding what inspires you. I am not sure if everyone would agree but self talk is almost the most powerful tool that you can use when say myself is feeling no so great or inspired to do something. Telling myself over and over again that you need to accomplish this and you must do it because this is your goal is essential to succeeding at whatever I or whom ever is reading this sets there mind to accomplishing something. I am a person of words that likes to find meaning in words that are not used as frequently as they should be and here they are
Inspire - Something that gets you started and become driven in search fulfillment.
Passion - The driving force that motivates you to pursue the goal.
Devotion - To keep one focused and not waiver from your pursuit of your passion.
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ManTech International has landed a role on a $500 million multiple-award vehicle, through which the Army Corps of Engineers will provide electronic security systems to Army bases and other government facilities.
In January, The Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering and Support Center announced the award of 10 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts to a mix of large and small businesses.
LVW Electronics, a veteran-owned small business based in Colorado Springs, Co., was one of the awardees. Now it has chosen ManTech as a subcontractor, a deal that could earn ManTech $10 million during five years.
Under the pact, ManTech will help LVW develop and maintain electronic security systems, including intrusion detection sensors, closed-circuit television, access-control systems, and command and control systems.
The other recipients of the prime contracts are: Cirrus Technology; SEI Group; Government Technical Services; Johnson Controls Building Systems; Infotec Systems; Infotec Systems (small business); Northrop Grumman Technical Services; Siemens Government Services; and Williams Electric Company.
Services under the contracts include development of equipment installation engineering plans, hardware and software provisioning, system checking, and interfacing with and installing new data transmission equipment, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Work will be performed within the continental U.S. and overseas on a task-order basis.
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