| Lunch & Learn - OneDrive versus Dropbox |
Join us for our next Lunch & Learn on Thursday, November 18th at noon to gain a better understanding of OneDrive versus Dropbox.
Choosing the right cloud storage service is tough, especially when you have to pick between the most popular clouds in the world. In this Dropbox vs OneDrive comparison, we’ll look at how these cloud storage services fare across several categories — including collaboration, file sharing, storage options, pricing and more.
We are taking a break in December and the series will resume Thursday, January 27th with the topic OneNote versus Evernote.
One registration will allow you to attend all sessions. If you have registered for any of the sessions you will receive the links to access all future sessions.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE MICROSOFT LUNCH & LEARN SERIES |
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| Lunch & Learn - iMIS Series |
The applications team will also be hosting monthly Lunch & Learns on the second Tuesday of every month. Join us on November 9th to learn more about Event Attendance Tracking, Survey, and Certificates
Post event management can be a daunting process, from noting attendance to sending out surveys to creating certificates. Learn how one organization reimagined the post event process and simplified the staff workflow and granted attendees timely profile updates.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Lunch & Learn sessions:
- December 14th : Creating IQAs with dynamic HTML output
- January 11th : Send an email to state rep for new joins
- February 8th : AT’s Lite LMS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE iMIS LUNCH & LEARN SERIES |
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| Microsoft Whiteboard Gets An Upgrade |
As we all embrace the 'new normal' and companies move towards hybrid work arrangements with more employees working from home, Microsoft is making it easier to share ideas with a series of new updates for Microsoft Whiteboard.
Microsoft Whiteboard is an online collaboration tool that allows users to brainstorm and come up with new ideas in a shared visual space. The app can be used on its own or in conjunction with Microsoft Teams.
The new Whiteboard features a brand new user interface that combines a clean, modern look and feel with improved functionality. The upgrade also makes the app's features easier to access and find.
If you missed our Lunch & Learn on Whiteboard or would like to learn more about the app please reach out to your AT consultant.
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| D2L |
Transforming Your Association to Stay Competitive
At D2L we are your dedicated learning partner to make Learning and Continuing Professional Development opportunities your competitive advantage. We work with you to offer best in class learning experiences that motivate, engage, and inspire your members.
More than a vendor, we’re partners in learning innovation
Our services and expertise in digital learning make us an impactful partner in delivering your Association's continued professional development and education opportunities as a key member benefit. A few of the services we offer include:
- Learning Strategy Consulting: Helping to develop a learning and adoption strategy.
- Learning Creative Services: Helping to create compelling courses based on adult learning principles.
- Data Solutions Consulting: Helping to make sure the right tools to measure learning effectiveness are available.
Our dedicated teams of trusted learning experts are here to support and guide you every step of the way-no matter where you are in your journey.
Learn more about D2L and D2L Brightspace by contacting Channels@d2l.com or visiting us at Brightspace for Associations.
To learn about all of Association Technologies partners click HERE |
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Cindy graduated from North Central with a degree in computer science and then began her career at Waste Management global headquarters where she worked as a systems and business analyst for 10 years. After taking some time to raise her two daughters, she started with AT in 2006 part time and then became a consultant full time in 2013. She really enjoys the analysis side of her position and likes helping people come up with solutions and new processes to accomplish their goals. She also likes programming and using deductive thinking "because it's like solving a puzzle" and loves to be able to "do it all' (analysis and customer relationships as well as the nitty gritty). Her favorite part of AT is the people and being able to work in an environment where she is always learning things alongside people who care about you and your career. She appreciates that everyone shares their strengths and works together.
Outside of work, Cindy enjoys golfing and plays with her husband Jim (who is also part of the AT family) and in a women's golf league. She loves to travel and go on family vacations, hang out with friends and spend time with her two daughters, Alayna (24) and Alicia (22). Both girls graduated from Indiana University and Alayna just completed grad school and is an administrative fellow at UI Health while Alicia started her career in HR at a food distributor in Aurora.
And now a few questions to get to know a little more about Cindy:
Three fun facts about Cindy:
- Cindy was an aerobics instructor in college at a health club in Naperville
- In high school, Cindy had perfect attendance all four years and was a cheerleader.
- In college, she also worked at Argonne National Labs on a war games database sponsored by the Joint Chiefs of Staff
If she wasn't working at AT she would be: She would like to be a medical examiner (like Quincy, MD)
Favorite vacation: Her favorite vacation is Italy because… well everything. The architecture, the history, the food, the wine and she has family there. She has traveled to Italy twice and loved touring Northern Italy, seeing family and exploring the smaller towns.
Best book she has ever read:
A Prayer for Owen Meany, it is so well-written and the main character is so fascinating.
If she was on death row her last meal would be: Crab legs, crème brûlée and a bottle of Caymus wine
Photos: Left-the Meyers family in Italy, Center-Family vacation to Hawaii , Right-Cindy golfing
To learn more about the rest of our team click HERE |
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| Congratulations to the Association Forum's Forty Under 40 Recipients |
| Each year Association Forum recognizes individuals who represent the nation’s top 40 professionals from across the association and nonprofit industries. They are selected based on their extraordinary career accomplishments, commitment to the industry, and their continued pursuit to advance the professional practice of association management. Congratulations to this years recipients especially Shawn Sanford and Emily Stephens. |
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Shawn Sanford, CAE Emily P. Stephens, CMO, DES
Manager, Member Engagement Meetings and Special Projects Manager
American Academy of Physical Medicine American College of Osteopathic Family
and Rehabilitation Physicians
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| Congratulation to the Great Things Award Winners |
| Congratulations to Michigan Bankers Association who was presented the Great Things Award for their iMIS/RiSE website at the 2021 NiUG Discovery Conference. |
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| Get Your Board Members Up To Date With Cybersecurity |
Some boards are having to manage security in a digital environment for the first time. How do you keep your association secure? A mixture of policy and technology might do the trick.
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| Five Ways To Maximize Your Event Apps |
If your association has an events app but no in-person events these days, all is not lost—as long as you utilize them for ongoing engagement.
Read More |
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We have an extensive archive of industry related articles
available on our website, click HERE to access them.
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| AT Lunch & Learn - Attendance Tracking and Emailed Survey PA+ |
Location: Virtual
Join us during your lunch on November 9th at noon to learn more about Attendance Tracking and Emailed Survey PA+ in iMIS. Our lunch and learn sessions will continue on the second Tuesday of every month. Upcoming sessions will cover Creating IQAs with dynamic HTML output, Sending an email to state rep for new joins and AT’s Lite LMS |
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| NOVEMBER |
| 10 |
| 11:30AM - 3:30PM |
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| ASAE Business of Meetings: Design Exceptional Event Experiences |
The meetings industry is constantly evolving as event technology advances and offers new applications to enhance your attendees’ meeting experience both face-to-face and virtually. At the same time, your events need to be multidisciplinary, by integrating education and entertainment, to engage attendees in new ways and on different levels.
In this program, one of six courses in the Business of Meetings Certificate Program , you will explore meeting trends and elements of design that you can apply to your events. |
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| High Road Solutions - Give a Marketing Team of 3 the Power of 15 |
Location: Virtual
“If only we had another FTE” – we’ve all been there – lean marketing teams have to figure out how to deliver on goals with less resources and dedicated time. There is a way to use your martech stack so that you can focus on the value added activities instead of the time-intensive ones. The whole point of marketing automation software is to free up time so digital marketers can focus on goal setting and measurement. Join us and we’ll show you a new way to approach, manage and automate your marketing funnel. |
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| NiUG Webinar: Getting the Most Out of Your Email Platform |
| You can't force someone to open and read your email - but you can optimize your message, copy, subject line and layout to influence how they choose to engage with you. Learn how to maximize email marketing platform features so that you can help your association continue to gain insights and grow revenue. |
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| AT Lunch & Learn -Dropbox vs One Drive |
Location: Virtual
Choosing the right cloud storage service is tough, especially when you have to pick between the most popular clouds in the world. In this Dropbox vs OneDrive comparison, we’ll look at how these cloud storage services fare across several categories — including collaboration, file sharing, storage options, pricing and more. |
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| ASAE Technology Exploration Conference |
Location: Virtual and Washington, DC
The Technology Exploration Conference (TEC) is a high-impact event designed to move association and nonprofit organizations forward through expert insights, hands-on training, practical business solutions, and peer to peer networking. Explore the latest technologies and discover how you can use technology drive your organization to a new levels of success. |
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| DECEMBER |
| 14 |
| 9:00AM - 5:00PM CT |
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| Association Forum Holiday Showcase |
Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue
Holiday Showcase will take place LIVE at the Hilton Chicago! Look forward to an experiential event designed to immerse yourself in best practices and industry partners to celebrate our theme “Reunited in Strength”. |
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