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Conference Circuit: Lab Hours

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The Association of Public Health Laboratories’ 2017 Annual Meeting and 11th Government Environmental Laboratory Conference will begin in Rhode Island this weekend. Venue: Rhode Island Convention Center. City: Providence, Rhode Island. Organization: Association of Public Health Laboratories.

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Improve Your Association?s Value with Reverse Mentoring or Co-Mentoring

Smooth The Path

Philip Tedesco, CEO of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors , noticed that when they got the Past Presidents’ Council together with the Young Professionals Network, there was more than just a one-way dialogue. New members might be well versed in new technology and new systems. Take reverse-mentoring for example.

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How Associations Are Embracing Apprenticeships

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The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) recently announced updates to its apprenticeship program that include more elements of technology —the largest update to the long-running program in its two-decade history. The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association has an apprenticeship program that specifically targets high schoolers.

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Oakland Warehouse Fire: Sprinkler Group Pledges Renewed Legislative Push

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The Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, first introduced in Congress after a deadly 2003 blaze at The Station, a Rhode Island night club, would allow building owners to deduct costs of installing sprinklers—up to $125,000 in a single year. Both occurred in large, enclosed venues while an event was taking place.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.9.21

Reid All About it

A few years ago, on a visit to my aunt in Rhode Island, I was inspired by the bean salad she made, so I developed my own recipe with additional inspiration from Our State It’s been a Fourth of July tradition ever since—a tradition made even more meaningful because the Fourth is my aunt’s birthday. Would fresh clams be better?

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A Case for the Association Summer Internship

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technology/computer skills. Some associations, such as the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, have also started internship programs with the hope of building awareness about the trade among high school students. There also will be assignments involving government affairs/lobbying, research, and office administration.

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Friday Buzz: How Groups Are Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The Rhode Island-based Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will provide a bright pink bus in which patients can sit and swap stories in a comfortable and supportive environment on their way home from cancer treatment. And sports leagues and television networks aren’t the only groups helping the cause.