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Oklahoma Tornado: How Associations Are Helping Out

Associations Now

After the tornado this week that killed at least two dozen people and caused widespread damage near Oklahoma City, associations from far and wide have come to the aid of both their members and the community at large. It’s humbling to receive all of the kind words of comfort and offers of support from people around the country.

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New Cherokee Nation Association to Lead Local Conservation Efforts

Associations Now

The new organization will work to preserve the natural wildlife of the northeast Oklahoma area through promoting discussion on the topic and eco-friendly ways of participating in outdoor activities. Conservation] isn’t just something the government should do,” Cherokee Nation Secretary of Natural Resources Sara Hill said.

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Q&A with The Discovery Educator Network Community: Connecting and Empowering Educators Across the Globe [Case Study]

Higher Logic

Where can educators around the globe find resources, advice, networking, and support when they need it? Initially, we used a blog ( blog.discoveryeducation.com ) as our primary communication tool to share about events and resources with our community members. Members started showing up for the resources, but they stayed for the people.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.6.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The data may support a business case for additional resources for chapter programs. Hear about the human resource and physical office considerations for returning to the workplace. I’ll see you back here on Friday, August 20. 1 CAE credit.

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Governors’ Group Launches Online Tool to Help Preserve ‘Crucial Habitats’

Associations Now

After five years of planning and development, a group of governors has unveiled a new online tool to help boost economic development in the western states while also helping to conserve the region’s natural resources and wildlife habitats. Habitats are ranked on a scale of one (most crucial) to six (least crucial). “If

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Social Media Roundup: Efficiency Is More Than Just a Number

Associations Now

link] @weknownext @shrm #tulsa #oklahoma. But they often blow the whistle at their own risk: “According to the Ethics Resource Center in Washington, D.C., How do you ensure timely processes without hurting the customer experience? (ht ht @ blogging4jobs ). Mention the Maverick.

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Essay Contest Harnesses Student Voices to Fight Hazing

Associations Now

He said he’d like the see the selection committee “take all of the submissions and draft them somehow as a sort of whitepaper/best practices [document] that young people can look at as a resource [showing] what other high school programs are doing across the country to prevent hazing.”.

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