Lobbyists take on lawmakers in charity hockey game
Congressional Hockey Challenge pits lobbyists against lawmakers Lowe (left), Wooster When George Lowe and Laura Wooster skate onto the ice Feb. 6, they'll be combining business, fun and philanthropy. Both are on the team of lobbyists who will be competing against lawmakers and congressional staffers in the 11th annual Congressional Hockey Challenge.
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New API head focuses on message as industry skeptics circle
Mike Sommers promises ‘a new way of looking at advocacy' as oil and natural gas industry faces renewed political opposition Sommers The American Petroleum Institute will celebrate its 100th anniversary in March, but its new CEO doesn't want the association acting its age.
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Associations seek meetings success by encouraging diversity
Events organizers are exploring ways to attract more women, minorities and other groups underrepresented among attendees Gordon When Lynne Thomas Gordon first interviewed for the position of executive director of the American Association of Orthodontists, she quickly recognized a potential problem facing the group: There were no women on its board of directors.
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Association Departures and Arrivals (February 1, 2019)
Silverberg CEO Departures Head retires from IAM Terry Head retired as president of the $5M-revenue International Association of Movers on Dec. 31, after leading the group since 1997. IAM promoted SVP Chuck White to president, effective Jan. 1.
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