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Have a Greener New Year!

Green has become more than a color or adjective…it’s become a verb and a mission! Here’s a tip that let’s you take a small step in becoming green. And, you can turn this into a fundraiser for a local charity helping to bring in the green.

Let The Calendar Organize and Inspire You

To help you discover ways to use the calendar – and some cool tools – here are a few links.

How to Get the Most out of Being a Volunteer

So you got the call asking you to run for the board. Or perhaps you answered the call by inquiring about board positions. In any case, there you are sitting in a board meeting one afternoon wondering “Why?” “How?” “Are we having fun yet?”

Five Cool Ideas for Attracting Volunteers

Did you know that more than 50% of people who volunteer do so because they are asked to by a friend, co-worker or acquaintance?

Retention Starts on Day One

Golden handcuffs are not enough anymore!

Summer Fun all Year Long

We tend to think of summer as a vacation time, but we can benefit from short breaks all year long.

New Year’s Resolution Check! Recharge or Re-aim!

­Remember the New Year’s Resolutions you set? Well it’s time to check in and see how you are progressing while there’s still time to do something about them.

Rediscover Your Public Library

1. Do you have a research department?
2. Is it open 24/7?
3. How much does it cost?

Your answers are (1) YES, (2) YES, and (3) NOTHING.

Use Your Web Site to Market Your Association

How can you make a good impression and keep visitors coming back?

Consider Small for Success in Groups and Events

It’s not about size; it’s about reaching the goal.