New ASAE board chair sees a lot of energy in association
AHAM chief Joe McGuire likes strategic direction; for his own group, economic slowdown has enhanced value proposition. Joe McGuire, president of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, has been a regulator, a lobbyist and a corporate executive. Now, hes board chair of ASAE, which says it has 21,000 association executive members representing 10,000 groups in nearly 50 nations.
Read MoreNurturing the next generation of advocates
Making advocacy cool for the MTV and YouTube generations isnt easy, but some associations are trying. The United Fresh Produce Association is enlivening its policy conference with pocket camcorders and a special session for up-and-com-ing members. The Oct. 1 seminar on grassroots and advocacy will feature the 35-and-Under Fresh Impact Panelseven young speakers from the industry, congressional offices and a federal agency.
Read MorePast Readers Digest CEO to lead magazine group
The New York City-based MPA-The Association for Magazine Media has named Mary Berner president and CEO, effective Sept. 17. Berner
Read MoreReality show irks tugboat association
New History Channel series misrepresents waterways operators, CEO says Allegretti Thomas Allegretti isnt a fan of the History Channels new reality TV series, Great Lake Warriors.
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: September 2012
Government affairs Dawn Stump has joined the $13 million-revenue Futures Industry Association as SVP and head of government affairs, effective Sept. 10.
Read MoreAssociation departures and arrivals (September 2012)
Vaughan Vaughan announces departure from NAIC
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