Happy April Fools!

What will associations be like in the future? Let's find out! (Special thanks to the PULP-O-MIZER!)

April Fool's Edition: Angry Boards and Other New Games Just for Associations!

It's April 1st and the we are pleased to announce three exciting new games (available on iPhones, iPADs and Android) to please the game-loving association professional!

                                                                  

ANGRY BOARDS

The survival of the National Association of Furious Fowl (NAFF) is at stake! Dish out revenge on the Society of Green Swine (SOGW), whose Board has a diabolical plot to steal NAFF's future members from the nest. Use the unique destructive powers of the NAFF's Angry Board to wreak havoc on SOGW's prospect database! Use logic, skill, brute force - and a few trick questions from the CAE exam - to crush the enemy!

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BYLAW OUTLAW

Jane Clemens, Chair of the Bylaw Committee has gone rogue! With her band of scofflaws, she is threatening to wreak havoc at the next Board meeting. To catch her you must assemble your posse, track her down through the wilds of the exhibit hall - all while meeting a tight deadline and coming in under budget!

 MEMBERS VS. ZOMBIES

Zombies are invading your association's Headquarters. Thankfully, you have a horde of loyal members to defend you in Members vs. Zombies! Armed with a host of member benefits, dues invoices and a newly revised strategic plan, you`ll need to think fast to stop the different types of zombies dead in their tracks. Obstacles like a declining retention rate and an enemy immune to social media makes this the ultimate volunteer experience!

April Fools' Day Edition - Seven Worst Articles of All Time

We celebrate April Fools with an imaginary list of the seven worst association management articles of all time.

Ignoring Members for Fun and Profit!  This controversial new approach to membership retention is all the rage.  Is it too good to be true?

Chaos Theory versus Roberts Rules of Order: Determining which works best for your board requires both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Post Traumatic Consultant Disorder:  Formerly the scourge of Fortune 500 companies, PTCD now threatens the nonprofit sector and associations. Is Consultants Anonymous the answer?

Pre-completed Surveys:  Using psychics to complete surveys, before they’re mailed, saves time and avoids the hassle of asking members what they think. Are they statistically reliable?
 
An A“maze”ingly Bad Idea: In a bold attempt at innovation, the National Association of String Manufacturers designed their exhibit floor using the original maze design from the Greek myth. Unfortunately, a joint venture with the International Association of Minotaur Breeders led to tragedy. A cautionary tale about the dangers of innovation taken to its extremes.

From the Department of Utterly Useless Research: A new survey of associations proves, conclusively, that annual meetings are occurring at the alarming rate of once a year!

Travel Insert: One Host to Rule Them All!  The grand opening of Mordor’s new conference facility and Mt. Doom Theme Park has everyone talking!