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AE on the Verge: August 2014
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Fundraising Idea: The Cupcake Challenge. Here's how it works:. Info cards are set on tables along with a copy of the cupcake sign, which is mounted on small dowel and when a table raises their flag they set it in a vase filled with sand to hold it up. Each person at the table (who is eligible to contribute - which is a PAC rule) must contribute $5 (or other designated amount) or more for EVERYONE to win at that table.
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AE on the Verge: July 2012
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Monday, July 30, 2012. Ice Breaker: AE (Association Executives) Bingo. A great way to get to know something about others in the room. Here is what the squares for this particular bingo game included: (applicable to REALTOR associations, but could easily be modified for others):. Has increased their affiliate membership this year. Has attended at least 10 AE workshops. Is a REALTOR and an AE. Has been an AE less than 2 years. Has an indoor pet.
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AE on the Verge: December 2011
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Thursday, December 29, 2011. 5 Ways to End "Board Room Blahs". Non-profit consultant Bob Harris has a great list of ways to end "Board Room Blahs.". Here are 5 of my favorites:. 1 Put a 'Mega Issue' on every agenda. Spotlight one item that will make a difference and deserves more time and attention. Call it the mega or spotlight issue so board members are eager to get through the reports and to the more meaningful project. [. A complete list of...
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AE on the Verge: September 2012
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Saturday, September 1, 2012. 3 Association Questions found at a Yard Sale. Prior to selling our house this week, we had a yard sale. There are three questions we were asked by yard sale attendees that I believe are really relevant to association management too:. 1 Are the prices firm or flexible? 2 Do you have (fill in the blank)? 3 Would you sell (fill in the blank) for (fill in the blank)? Labels: meetings and conferences. Bob Harris, CAE.
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AE on the Verge: Sample Invocation Policy for Associations
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Sample Invocation Policy for Associations. An association exec recently posted a sample ecumenical Invocation Policy on a listserve, that could be useful for others. Here it is:. Labels: association management tips. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Subscribe in a reader. Subscribe to this blog by e-mail:. Association Executive, seasoned, more well rounded than anyone thinks. View my complete profile. Bob Harris, CAE.
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AE on the Verge: October 2013
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Wednesday, October 2, 2013. 3 things that make me crazy at banquet events . Not only do I plan events, but I attend a large number of events. Here are three things that make me crazy:. 1 Centerpieces that block the view of half the table:. What's the point of being seated with 8 or 10 people if you can't even see half of them because of the centerpiece, much less be able to engage them through the centerpiece? I was recently at an event where I...
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AE on the Verge: 6 Words that Stop Change at Associations
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Saturday, February 23, 2013. 6 Words that Stop Change at Associations. There are 6 words that routinely stop change at Associations: " But that will set a precedent.". With a precedent of course being assumed to be a bad thing. Here are a few thoughts on getting past the dreaded precedent-setting:. 1 Call it a pilot program. Then it is clear it's a test and may or may not ever apply again. 3 Let it set a precedent. Subscribe in a reader. David ...
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AE on the Verge: January 2012
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Tuesday, January 24, 2012. How to Prepare for a Skype Interview. I am moving to Connecticut in a few months and for the first time in decades actually have to think about details related to a new job search, including preparing for an interview. I've been quizzing colleagues who have been interviewed on Skype. To get their input about how to prepare for a Skype interview (should I ever have to do one), along with my own thoughts as a Skype user .
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AE on the Verge: April 2012
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AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Sunday, April 22, 2012. 3 Reasons to Trash Your Office. I've started the process of ridding my office of 24 years worth of "stuff" that has accumulated. I never should have waited this long . Here are three reasons to trash your office . Do you really need papers and files everywhere? How much of what is in your office is never going to be looked at again by anyone, for any reason? 1 Identify a "Trash Your Office Day". You should never put old ...