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Power of A Week

In an effort to highlight the many benefits associations provide to the economy and society, ASAE will hold the first ever Power of A Week this year from March 28-April 1.  Each day will have an event or focus that … Continue reading

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New CIC Study Highlights Economic Importance of Meetings Industry

A new study by the Convention Industry Council highlights the importance of the meetings industry to the American economy. The study, which ASAE cosponsored with other associations, shows that meetings and conventions support 1.7 million jobs nationwide. Continue reading

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Participant Perspective – American Associations Day

Longtime ASAE member Phil Peach recently attended ASAE’s Annual Fly-In, where association executives from around the country visited their congressional representatives in Washington DC on March 24, 2010 to discuss issues of concern to the nonprofit association community. I recently … Continue reading

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Pictures from American Associations Day Hill Visits

Dan and Phyllis Hall meet with Rep. Ike Skelton (MO-4)

On March 24, association executives visited their Congressional delegations on Capitol Hill to explain how associations provide insurance coverage to their employees, as well as how all associations are social and economic drivers.  During the American Associations Day lunch in … Continue reading

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Pictures from American Associations Day Education Session

ASAE President & CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE welcomes American Associations Day attendees

As part of American Associations Day 2010, ASAE held an education session from 1-4 PM on March 23.  The program included: A welcome address to attendees from ASAE President & CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE A review of the … Continue reading

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Thank You!

ASAE Sentinel Award Presentation

Thank you to all the in-person and virtual attendees of American Associations Day 2010!  Association executives from across the country visited, emailed, and Tweeted their members of Congress on the value of associations to the economy and society. Please keep … Continue reading

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American Associations Day

Today association executives from across the country are writing and visiting members of Congress to share how associations are providing insurance coverage to employees while helping spur economic recovery.  Here is your chance to post your reactions, comments, and feedback … Continue reading

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Virtual American Associations Day

As part of the annual ASAE fly-in, association executives will have the opportunity to participate in Virtual American Associations Day.   What does participating in Virtual American Associations Day entail?  Taking one or more of the following actions: Clicking on … Continue reading

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Valuable Links for ASAE Fly-In Attendees

American Associations Day schedule American Associations Day tip sheet Scholarship guidelines Fly-In Member 2 Member page Sample meeting request via CapWiz Report your Hill meetings

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ASAE To Honor Senator Warner and Representative Ehlers at 2010 Fly-In

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Representative Vernon Ehlers (MI-3) will be honored with ASAE’s annual Sentinel Award at the 2010 American Associations Day. The award is given to members of Congress who are advocates for the association community and issues … Continue reading

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