A Look Back to 2024…

A Look Back to 2024…

Wow! It’s already the 2nd week of the new year and we haven’t had a chance to tout our accomplishments for 2024!  So here’s a quick snapshot of how we helped to train, support and otherwise inform association professionals including staff members, volunteers, and...
What’s On Your Radar for 2025?

What’s On Your Radar for 2025?

2025 is coming fast. Here are a couple of things that we just can’t wait to jump into… ➨ Decoding Your Volunteer Liaison Role (2-parts) January 28 & 30: We kick off in January with a 2-part liaison training program with our good friend Kristine Metter,...
Saying Goodbye to 2023 and Hello to 2024

Saying Goodbye to 2023 and Hello to 2024

Hard to believe 2023 is coming to a close!  As we prepare for 2024, we’d like to take some time to look over what we’ve accomplished in 2023. And of course, as always, a big thank you to our clients, colleagues, and fellow collaborators who supported us...
Finding inspiration … and a little fun

Finding inspiration … and a little fun

By Carol Blattau I recently thumbed (or scrolled) through some old posts and the first thing that struck me was how much fun I seemed to be having back then. After all, at the time, I was finding a lot of inspiration from writers and grammarians (I know, it’s a...
The Power of “A”

The Power of “A”

By Peter Houstle This probably sounds a bit weird, but please bear with me. You see, I read an interesting article about behavior modeling and change management that suggests a more active role for association members and staff in today’s less than civil society, and...
Unlocking a Wave of Potential, My 2023 Reflection

Unlocking a Wave of Potential, My 2023 Reflection

By Peggy Hoffman, FASAE, CAE This year, I took a plunge into a world far from my usual office routine: I am now a certified personal trainer and hold a certificate in aquatic therapeutic exercise. What does this mean? In January, I will launch Aquafit water-based...