Association Departures and Arrivals (May 13, 2016)
Shugart Shugart to head cell biology society The $6M-revenue American Society for Cell Biology has named Erika Shugart executive director, effective June 1.
Read MoreAnalysis quantifies huge return for advocacy spending
A recent study provides yet more evidence that effective lobbying pays off—big time. And the results could be instructive for associations trying to demonstrate the value of membership. Bloomberg Government, an analytics service offered by financial data and media company Bloomberg L.P., analyzed seven tax-related items in the omnibus spending and tax-extender bill signed by President Barack Obama in December.
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Conlon zeroes in on Zika
AMCA's Joe Conlon taps Navy experience to help lead charge against Zika virus Joe Conlon spent 20 years with the Navy combatting flies, mosquitos and even snakes to keep U.S. troops ready for action. As spokesman and technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association, he's now bringing the fight against carriers of the Zika virus.
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Chinese move to regulate NGOs worries trade groups
New law sets procedures, oversight of foreign organizations U.S. associations—especially trade groups—are alarmed by a new Chinese law placing a host of restrictions on non-governmental organizations operating or conducting meetings in China. Some professional societies are trying to remain optimistic because of certain exemptions for academic and research organizations added to the final draft of the law.
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Melaniphy resigns as transit group works to get back on track
APTA looks to repair governance issues, bring biggest transit agency back into the fold and reconnect with diverse membership
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Powell imparts life lessons to grads
NCTA CEO Michael Powell uses robots to explain the value of liberal arts education As CEO of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, and as former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Michael Powell is a key witness to the impact of new technologies.
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