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Bucking Trends, National Guard Association Will Meet in Honolulu

Associations Now

In the age of the sequester and heightened scrutiny of government spending on meetings, the National Guard Association sees solid reasons to keep its annual conference in Hawaii. We’ve got so many people from Hawaii who’ve done so much work and preparation for putting this thing on. Why would we change? Just for pure perception?”

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

By late March, Honolulu Civil Beat ’s Maui Fires Money Tracker had tallied more than $450 million in private donations and nearly $2 billion when including government assistance. And 2023 set records in disaster relief funding. Only 2017 saw a higher total during this 10-year period, with $266.4

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A convention odyssey

Association Advocacy Chick

APA’s meeting was in Honolulu (insert JayZ’s Hard Knocked Life here) and ASAE was in Atlanta. Hawaii is a fantastic place to hold a meeting. The Honolulu Convention Center is centrally located and there’s at least 10 hotels within a four-block radius. However, typically it’s during the years when APA is in DC.

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Pivoting to Digital Fundraising and Standing Out

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

She joined American Cancer Society Hawaii Pacific as a Development Manager after co-founding a flourishing local 501(c)3 non-profit, Honolulu Sea Hawkers, where she produces community events with NFL players to promote healthy lifestyles. In her free time, she plays the piano and loves to go kayaking.

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Hawaii’s Optics Problem: A Travel Hotspot Struggles With Meetings Business

Associations Now

It may be the birthplace of President Barack Obama, but that doesn’t mean Hawaii is going to get a break when it comes to the crackdown on federal spending on meetings. The problem: Hawaii, with its beautiful weather and beaches, has had challenges in securing conference business in recent years. Hawaii Gov.

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Roundup: Ballot Initiatives Make Breakthroughs on Election Night

Associations Now

The measure succeeded despite one of the most costly campaigns in the state’s history, which Honolulu Civic Beat notes drew nearly $8 million in spending from opponents alone. “I The post Roundup: Ballot Initiatives Make Breakthroughs on Election Night appeared first on Associations Now.'

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Las Vegas, Other Resort Cities Bear Brunt of Federal Travel Cuts

Associations Now

Major decreases were also seen in Honolulu (down 88 percent) and Orlando (down 100 percent). In September, the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) held its annual conference in Honolulu. We’ve got so many people from Hawaii who’ve done so much work and preparation for putting this thing on.”. Hargett Jr.,