You’ve Got Mail: 4 Tips for a Busy Inbox By: Ashley Shamp, Program Coordinator Managing email clutter can be a problem for us all. With most business being done electronically, it’s easy to allow email to pile up, and ultimately, become overwhelming and difficult to manage. I realized I had to come up with a… Read more »
The Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association (GOWA) has selected Association Services Group (ASG) for full service management, effective October 1. GOWA is a state-wide, non-profit association dedicated to the professional and educational advancements of wastewater professionals in Georgia. “We are very excited to have ASG working with us as we move towards our organizational and educational… Read more »
Ambitious Associations: How to Harness and Direct Goals By: Samantha Kilgore, Account Executive Have you ever had one of those breakthrough moments in a board meeting that resulted in an idea for a new member program? You know the one. Your board or taskforce has been discussing an issue for several minutes, and you can… Read more »
Sashes Increase Sales By: Dawn Cheplick, Program Coordinator I have been with ASG for 12 years and the majority of my time here has been dedicated to the watermelon industry. I am the Membership Coordinator, Annual Conference Event Planner, and Promotions Coordinator for the Georgia Watermelon Association. The GWA has quite an interesting and unique… Read more »
Rebecca Masic was honored with the Dr. William A. Spencer Annual Fellowship last month from Auburn University. The fellowship is awarded to students in the College of Education and Masic was nominated by her professor, and dissertation chair, Dr. Maria Witte. “Rebecca Masic exhibits exceptional promise and leadership in the field of Adult Education within… Read more »
By Jennifer Whitlow, Intern The past two summers I have been an intern at Association Services Group, and in those past two summers I have learned more than I ever could have imagined. I am currently a junior at Georgia College & State University majoring in Political Science and minoring in Business Administration. My plan… Read more »
Website 101: First Impressions Matter By: Abby Burns, Program Coordinator In today’s ever-changing world, your organization’s website can be worth its weight in gold. First impressions are everything, and your website can make or break an inquiring visitor. A well-crafted and thought out website is a must – especially if you are relying on recruitment… Read more »
Hiring for Your Strengths and Weaknesses By Beth Oleson, Account Executive Most of us have this image in our minds of who we are – the way we look, the way we’re perceived and received, the way we work, etc. And let me tell you, in my head I’m a version of Heidi Klum that’s… Read more »
From Mom to Career Woman: Reflections on One Year at ASG by Debbie Alexander, Program Services Coordinator As I celebrate one year here at ASG, one thought comes to mind – This is the job I never knew I always wanted. I am first and foremost a MOM. That is how I have always described… Read more »
Add a Little “Soul” to Sponsorship Income By Caitlin Hyatt, Account Executive Sponsorships – in terms of importance, after membership dues, they’re the lifeblood of any non-profit association event. Just one meeting without a full-fledged sponsorship roster can send an association’s bottom line south of the border. In an age where most companies are already… Read more »