Association Departures and Arrivals (Oct. 4, 2013)
Arrivals Hanschuh Allan
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Georgetown taps executives' expertise
Two association figures moonlight as teachers at D.C. university Krebs
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Seed Trade CEO contends with diverse membership, board
Agriculture veteran Andy LaVigne brings experience gleaned in the field to managing his association's issues, advocacy policy LaVigne
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Former aviation CEO lands new job
One-time head of National Air Transportation Association has no plans to retire anytime soon Coyne
Read MoreAssociation Roundup - Oct. 4, 2013
A nonprofit group is suing the Grocery Manufacturers Association for its opposition to a Washington state ballot measure that would require labeling foods that include genetically modified organisms. The organization, Moms for Labeling, argues that GMA should disclose which of its member companies are giving money to fight the proposed law, saying it is required under state law, according to news reports. GMA has contributed $7.2 million to defeat the measure.
Read MoreGovernment shutdown scrambles some fly-in planning
Several associations press forward with their Washington, D.C., events despite closures caused by impasse on Capitol Hill The government may have shut down, but for many associations that had planned member events in Washington, D.C., for October, there was no turning back. One exception was the Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association, which rescheduled its October fly-in for Nov. 3-4 because of the shutdown. The group represents electronic cigarette manufacturers and retailers.
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