At home and on the Hill: Associations Advance America.Associations across America contribute in myriad ways to the betterment bet·ter·ment n. 1. An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment. 2. Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property. of society. They seek to advance their trades and professions through such activities as accreditation and educational programs. They provide critically important information that helps the public - via the media - better understand key issues. They also make their mark in their own communities by lending their expertise and energy to important service projects. The important role played by associations in society today is a message that needs to be continually heard in the halls of Congress so that legislators truly understand how various proposals will affect the way nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. operate. Legislators, in other words Adv. 1. in other words - otherwise stated; "in other words, we are broke" put differently , need to see the broad picture of the association community. Associations can and need to play an active role in communicating to the public and their congressional representatives the far-reaching importance of what they do. By advocating for the interests of the association community as a whole, organizations truly advance their own interests as well. ASAE's Associations Advance America (AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. ) Day is one example of how the association community can make its voice heard on Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. Hill. And as the photo essay on this and the following pages shows, associations make a difference in their industries, communities, and government. |
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