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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>June 2025 Quarterly Event Recap</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff;"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/2025_quarterly_events/q2/ala_boston-q2_2025-banner-10.jpg" style="left: 214px; width: 513px; height: 189px; top: 91px;" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff;">Thank you to everyone who attended the June Quarterly Event! Our attendees got to hear from Anthony Robles, a three-time All-American wrestler and 2011 NCAA champion who overcame being born with one leg to become a national icon of perseverance. A Nike athlete, ESPN analyst, Hall of Fame inductee, and author of&nbsp;</span><em data-start="223" data-end="236" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff;">Unstoppable</em><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff;">, his inspiring story was recently brought to life in the critically acclaimed film&nbsp;</span><em data-start="320" data-end="333" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff;">Unstoppable</em><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff;">, produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">To view the June Quarterly Event photos,&nbsp;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/gallery/ViewAlbum.aspx?album=34477646" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">click here</a></span></span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">..</span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>March 2025 Quarterly Event Recap</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=697675</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 19px; color: #8b1441; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/home_news/Homepage_post_of_March_Quart.png" style="width: 400px;" /></h3><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 19px; color: #8b1441; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">March 2025 Quarterly Event Recap</span></h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">Thank you to everyone who attended the March Quarterly Event! We had an out of this world turnout with approximately 115 attendees with a mix of member and business partners. Our attendees got to hear from Colonel Eileen Collins all about her time as an astronaut, how she learned valuable lessons from both successes and failures, and insights into the future of space travel. Thank you to our event sponsor&nbsp;<span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/tossc3" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; font-weight: 700;">TOSS C3</a></span>.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">To view the March Quarterly Event photos,&nbsp;<span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/gallery/ViewAlbum.aspx?album=33712425" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">click here</a></span></span>. Click the button below to view the March Quarterly Event highlight video.</span></span></p><p class="top-margin" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</p><p class="top-margin" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"><a class="button-rounded" href="https://gesmer.box.com/s/tcs4dvwsqrhduq960508kr4e1dqd9vmf" style="box-sizing: border-box;">View Event Video</a></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ALA Boston Receives 2025 ALA Presidents&apos; Award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/March2025QuarterlyEvent" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-line: none; font-weight: 700;"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/home_news/ALA_Boston_Homepage_post_of_.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle; width: 500px; height: 335px;" /></a><span style="background-color: #ffffff;"></span><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 19px; color: #8b1441; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;">ALA Boston Receives 2025 ALA Presidents' Award</h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">The ALA Presidents' Award recognizes chapters for their effort in achieving excellence in chapter leadership. The guidelines are meant to encourage chapters to take effective and collaborative action in support of ALA's mission to be the catalyst for growth by providing diverse educational experiences, engaged peer communities, strategic solutions, dynamic resources, and trusted networks.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">Special thanks&nbsp;to all ALA Boston Board members, committee members, and volunteers for helping the chapter achieve this prestigious award. Thank you to our members and business partners for your dedication and consistent support of our chapter.</span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Register to Attend ALA Boston&apos;s March Quarterly Event!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=696636</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 19px; color: #8b1441; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/March2025QuarterlyEvent" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: #8b1441; text-decoration-line: none;">Register to Attend ALA Boston's March Quarterly Event!</a></h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">Don’t miss your chance to network with ALA colleagues and hear Col. Collins speak. She is the first female to pilot a U.S. spacecraft (Discovery shuttle flight, 1995), and the first female U.S. spacecraft commander (Columbia shuttle flight, 1999). From the importance of working with others to achieve lofty goals, to successful leadership in dynamic environments, her perspective will inspire you to embark on your own original journey.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="top-margin" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"><a class="button-rounded" href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/March2025QuarterlyEvent" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Register Now!</span></a></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Renew Your Membership/Sponsorship Today!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=696635</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 19px; color: #8b1441; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/login.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: #8b1441; text-decoration-line: none;">Renew Your Membership/Sponsorship Today!</a></h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2025renewal" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">Renew Your ALA Boston Membership</span></a>&nbsp;by January 17, 2025 to save BIG! Continue your access to exclusive member benefits like professional development opportunities, business partner specialists, and a network of law firm professionals. Log into your profile to renew!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/bp_renewal" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">Renew Your ALA Boston Business Partnership</span></a>&nbsp;today! As a value Business Partner, your sponsorship affords you many benefits including a custom profile page on our website, access to our Member Directory, and invitation to attend various events.&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Early Bird Discount Deadline Extended for 2024 Leadership Conference &amp; Business Partner Expo</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=680450</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><div dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: #555555; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><h2 style="color: #661a37; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">2024 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE &amp; BUSINESS PARTNER EXPO</h2><p style="line-height: 1.2; color: #111111;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2024ConferenceHomePage"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/alaboston.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/50th_anniversary_conference_/ala-50th_2024-banner-1000x32_1.jpg" width="100%" height="32%" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">The Conference is only about 6 weeks away, and we can’t wait to share in this great event!&nbsp; Some things to know:</span></p><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Members,&nbsp;<b><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2fL0%2fhttps%3a%252F%252Fwww.alaboston.org%252Fevent%252F2024ConferenceAttendees%2f1%2f01000191752e927e-71dda32c-3d2d-448e-b48c-4080f991e91b-000000%2fEcm90Lie9n6Jt7WoJ0OeT_xK37o%3d388&amp;c=E,1,7GvhRJ2WLB_M9PyJT75ChTBE1d_4aADZlIjccZ8JeHzZIpXz8qXQx1WMNTkpfybeOBo8vAL0W_h-mTJg40UCrrVkgQ3Cc2A0fzNjnobA&amp;typo=1">register now</a>&nbsp;to take advantage of the early bird discount, ending August 31st, and save $74 off the regular rate</b>. Use Promo code<strong>&nbsp;ICS50off</strong>&nbsp;OR&nbsp;<strong>PinnacleHR50</strong>&nbsp;to get an additional $50 off registration.&nbsp; And don’t forget to invite your colleagues to join us!<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Scholarships Available!&nbsp;</b>Want to attend but cost is an issue?&nbsp; The Chapter is offering up to 3 member scholarships which cover the cost of registration and one night’s hotel stay.&nbsp; Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2024ConferenceScholarship">Scholarship page</a>&nbsp;for more information and to apply. Applications due by September 15.<br /><b></b><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Business Partners, if you haven’t already, please check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2fL0%2fhttps%3a%252F%252Fwww.alaboston.org%252Fevent%252F2024ConferenceBusinessPartners%2f1%2f01000191752e927e-71dda32c-3d2d-448e-b48c-4080f991e91b-000000%2fVfujxteyyU21A7j5Mp3ch0dSyCo%3d388&amp;c=E,1,1OFn-kvaOrFSHik7xGngjp0WDict8L2rfs_LhzswzQ-88IhUA3xBnsUGrH8Kf5eU-YVZQhrmV-9ABZKZ3phOv1l2l58AxF_i7ufUfhCO&amp;typo=1">business partner registration page</a>&nbsp;for details about exhibiting and sponsoring.&nbsp;<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Silent Auction</b>: The Community Engagement Committee will be hosting a silent auction at the Conference to benefit The Women’s Lunch Place in Boston. If you or your firm or company would like to make a donation (e.g. game tickets, golf rounds, etc.), please contact Ed Pearson (<a href="mailto:epearson@burnslev.com">epearson@burnslev.com</a>) or Venetia Corson (<a href="mailto:vcorson@gid.com">vcorson@gid.com</a>). Thank you for supporting this great cause.</span><br /></li></ul><ul style="list-style-type: square;"></ul></div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 6px;"></td><td style="width: 6px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%" style="background-color: #661a37; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #661a37;"><tbody><tr><td><a width="100%" href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2024ConferenceHomePage" style="font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: block; border-width: 10px 23px; border-style: solid; border-color: #661a37; color: #ffffff;">Register Now!</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR CASINO NIGHT!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;">Thank you to everyone who attended our Silver Social Casino Night on Thursday, July 25th. We appreciate all our members and business partners that made the night spectacular. A special thank you to our silver business partners, who were celebrated at Thursday's event. We appreciate your dedicated support of our chapter! Click the link below to view the photos from Casino Night.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/gallery/ViewAlbum.aspx?album=31878397">View Photos</a></span></strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ALA Boston Attends ALA&apos;s Chapter Leadership Institute! </title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;">Board of Director members Chris O'Sullivan, Jane Adie, Ed Pearson, and Judi Stella attended ALA's 2024 Chapter Leadership Institute in Salt Lake City this past week. Jan Adie and Chris O'Sullivan presented a session on Conference Planning &amp; Execution. View photos from the ALA CLI below!</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/media/CLI_Photo_1.jpeg" style="width: 400px; height: 302px;" /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/media/CLI_Photo_4.jpeg" style="width: 300px; height: 401px;" /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/media/CLI_Photo_3.jpeg" style="width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/media/CLI_Photo_5.jpeg" style="width: 400px;" /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/media/CLI_Photo_6.jpeg" style="width: 300px; height: 427px;" /></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Silver Social Casino Night: Two Weeks Away!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=677222</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><div dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: #555555; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; color: #661a37; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">2024 SILVER SOCIAL CASINO NIGHT</h2><p style="line-height: 1.2; color: #111111;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2024SilverSocialCasinoNight"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/images/2024_images/ALAB-CasinoNight2024-Banner.jpg" width="100%" height="32%" /></a></p><p style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; color: #701038;"><span style="font-size: 12px; color: #333333;"><span style="color: #000000;">Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with gaming and networking at the ALA Boston Silver Social &amp; Casino Night! This event celebrates our Silver Level Business Partners and provides an opportunity to connect with fellow members.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #000000;">Step into ALA Boston's casino and test your skills, (or luck!) at games like Texas Hold Em Poker, Craps, Black Jack, and Double Roulette. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to network with your peers while enjoying delicious appetizers, refreshing cocktails, and exhilarating games.</span></span></p><p style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; color: #701038;"><span style="font-size: 12px; color: #333333;"><span style="color: #000000;">Whether you're an experienced pro or a beginner, this event is for you! There will be tables available with dealers that show you how to master the games.</span></span></p></div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1px;"></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%" style="background-color: #661a37; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #661a37;"><tbody><tr><td><a width="100%" href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2024SilverSocialCasinoNight" style="font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: block; border-width: 10px 23px; border-style: solid; border-color: #661a37; color: #ffffff;">Register Now!</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2024 Leadership Conference &amp; Business Partner Expo</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><div dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: #555555; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; color: #661a37; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">2024 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE &amp; BUSINESS PARTNER EXPO</h2><p style="line-height: 1.2; color: #111111;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2024ConferenceHomePage"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/alaboston.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/50th_anniversary_conference_/ala-50th_2024-banner-1000x32_1.jpg" width="100%" height="32%" /></a></p><p style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; color: #701038;"><b><span style="font-size: 14px;">Members</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: 12px; color: #333333;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/event/2024ConferenceAttendees"><span style="color: #790033;">Register now</span></a>&nbsp;to take advantage of the early bird discount, ending August 15th, and save $74 off the regular rate! The 2024 Annual Leadership Conference &amp; Business Partner Expo is the premier conference for law firm professionals in New England. This 2-day conference will be bigger and better than ever in celebration of the Chapter's 50th anniversary! Join us on October 6-7, 2024 at Encore Boston Harbor to elevate your career and drive success for your firm. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock cutting edge strategies to optimize your firm’s operations!</span></p></div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><p dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: #555555; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #701038; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Business Partners - Exhibiting &amp; Conference Sponsorship Opportunities</span><br /></b><span style="color: #333333;">Business Partners are invited to attend or exhibit at this year’s conference! Based on business partner level, Business Partners will receive a number of complimentary attendee registrations. Additionally, Bronze, Silver, and Gold Business Partners receive 1 complimentary exhibitor table, and the Diamond Business Partner receives 2 complimentary exhibitor tables. Associate Business Partners can purchase an exhibitor table for $1,500. See the&nbsp;</span><span style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: #632423;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/event/2024ConferenceBusinessPartners" style="color: #632423;">business partner registration page</a></span><span style="color: #333333;">&nbsp;for more details.</span></p><p dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: #555555; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 15px; color: #701038;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial; color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: sans-serif;">Business Partners seeking additional visibility are invited to check out the&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/50th_anniversary_conference_/ALAB_50th_Sponsorship_Opps_0.pdf"><span style="color: #632423;">Sponsorship Prospectus</span></a></span>&nbsp;and take advantage of conference sponsorship opportunities.</span></span></span></p></span></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1px;"></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%" style="background-color: #661a37; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #661a37;"><tbody><tr><td><a width="100%" href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/2024ConferenceHomePage" style="font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: block; border-width: 10px 23px; border-style: solid; border-color: #661a37; color: #ffffff;">Register Now!</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>June Quarterly Event Highlight Reel</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=676538</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thank you again to everyone who attended the June Quarterly Event featuring Matthew Slater! Click below to watch the highlight reel made by ALA Boston Business Partner <a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/VIBEMedia">VIBE Media</a>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14KEMOS2e0H2ZQdpjVKQUAn09HqeuEt0Y/view"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/images/buttons/view_video_-.png" style="width: 300px; height: 48px;" /></a></span></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jul 2024 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR JUNE QUARTERLY EVENT!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=676131</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><div dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><h2 style="color: #661a37; font-size: 18px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.2em;">THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR JUNE QUARTERLY EVENT!</h2><p style="color: #111111; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/gallery/ViewAlbum.aspx?album=31646160"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/images/2024_images/June_quarterly_event_highlig.jpg" width="100%" height="32%" /></a></p><p style="color: #701038; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12px; color: #333333;">We had a great turnout at our June 2024 Quarterly Event last week! Thank you to all members, business partners, and managing partners that attended. A very special thank you to our amazing speaker Matthew Slater, and our event sponsor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/acsservices"><span style="color: #632423;">ACS</span></a>.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Check out all the photos from the event by clicking the button below!</span></p></div></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1px;"></td><td style="height: 0px;"></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%" style="background-color: #661a37; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #661a37;"><tbody><tr><td><a width="100%" href="https://www.alaboston.org/gallery/ViewAlbum.aspx?album=31646160" style="font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: block; border-width: 10px 23px; border-style: solid; border-color: #661a37; color: #ffffff;">Event Photos</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 SUMMER WORKSHOP</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=675553</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><div dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: #555555; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; color: #661a37; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 SUMMER WORKSHOP: UNLOCKING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE!&nbsp;</h2><p style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; color: #701038;"><span style="font-size: 12px; color: #333333;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Monday, August 26 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm<br /></strong></span></span><strong style="font-size: 12px; color: #000000;">*Free for Members, $50 for Non-Members. Open to Diamond Business Partner Only*</strong><strong style="font-size: 12px; color: #000000;"></strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif; color: #222222;">Part One:<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Connect with Emotional Intelligence</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;">If you think that having a big IQ and a lot of power is enough – you’re wrong. Research shows that emotional intelligence will attract and retain talent and have a big impact on your team’s culture – which impacts your success.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;">Learning Objectives:</span></u></span></span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif;">Understand the difference between resonance and dissonance</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif;">Recognize how your emotions are “contagious” and impact the productivity and creativity of your students and staff</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif;">Learn and practice skills that will increase your emotional intelligence competencies of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management</span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;">Part Two:<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Accountability in Action</span></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;">What happens when mistakes are made in your team? This part of our session is designed to support a culture of accountability through collaboration, psychological safety, and ownership. Our methodology blends humor, engagement, and take-away skills that shift the way managers and team members work together.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;">Learning Objectives:</span></u></span></span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif; color: #222222;">Recognize the difference between responsibility and accountability</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif; color: #222222;">Identify different levels of accountability and how they impact your team’s productivity, problem-solving, and engagement</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif; color: #222222;">Shift the locus of control so that team members are empowered to make critical decisions</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif; color: #222222;">Deepen awareness around the cost of blaming and finger-pointing</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif; color: #222222;">Increase psychological safety through team exercises<br /><br /></span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/clm_info/clm_ap_logo_2024_clm_approve.jpg" width="140" height="140" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; float: left;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; color: #000000;">CLM Credits:</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;">&nbsp;3.5 Hours Total in the Following Categories</span></span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; color: #000000;">:</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Application Credit:&nbsp;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">In the category of&nbsp;<i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Communication Skills, Self-Management Skills, and Organizational Development.</i></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Application Credit for Functional Specialists:&nbsp;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">In the subject area of&nbsp;<em>Human Resources Management towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application requirements.</em></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; 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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thank You to Camp Wing Volunteers!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=673373</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ALA Boston Wins Chapter Awards at ALA National Conference!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=673372</link>
<guid>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=673372</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 1px;"></td><td style="height: 10px;"></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1px;"></td><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 100%;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><h2 style="text-align: center; color: #661a37; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">ALA BOSTON WINS CHAPTER AWARDS AT THE ALA NATIONAL CONFERENCE!</h2></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/images/2024_images/chapter_awards_pic_resized.jpg" width="400" height="443" /></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="reTableSelected"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">Thank you to Chris O'Sullivan and Jeff McGillicuddy, the ALA Boston Board of Directors, and Committee Members for helping the chapter achieve the ALA Chapter Award in Business Partner Relations! We appreciate all of your hard work for the chapter. We would also like to thank all of our amazing Business Partners for your continued support!</span></p><p><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">Congratulations also go to Chris Holmes and the Board of Directors for once again receiving the ALA Presidents' Award in Excellence. It's exciting to see ALA National continuing to recognize how amazing our chapter is thanks to the dedication of our members, volunteers, business partners, and management company.&nbsp;</span></p></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 21:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>May 18th Volunteer Event: Camp Wing</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=672225</link>
<guid>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=672225</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><div dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><h2 style="color: #661a37; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">VOLUNTEER EVENT: CAMP WING</h2><p style="color: #701038; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | May 18, 2024</span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: sans-serif; color: #000000;">Join us for a morning of service and community spirit.&nbsp;Together we’ll make Camp Wing shine for our amazing campers and celebrate with a BBQ lunch.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">All are welcome! Invite family, friends, and coworkers to join you!</span></span></span></p><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #76923c;"><strong>COMMUNITY ACTION DAY SCHEDULE</strong></span></span></span></h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">8:00 am:&nbsp;</span>Registration and Light Morning Refreshments<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; color: #000000;">8:30 am:&nbsp;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;">Welcome Remarks<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; color: #000000;">9:00 am:&nbsp;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;">Our Work Begins!<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; color: #000000;">12:00 pm:&nbsp;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;">BBQ Lunch, Music, &amp; Fun!</span></span></p></div></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1px;"></td><td style="height: 0px;"></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%" style="background-color: #661a37; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #661a37;"><tbody><tr><td><a width="100%" href="https://www.alaboston.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1844145&amp;group=" style="font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: block; border-width: 10px 23px; border-style: solid; border-color: #661a37; color: #ffffff;">Register Now!</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>May Update from ALA Boston President</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=671912</link>
<guid>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=671912</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;">Click below to watch the May update from ALA Boston <br />President Chris O'Sullivan!</span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://gesmer.box.com/s/d033h5op83jzqffumvacojvvqwfcanub"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/images/buttons/button_view-video.png" style="width: 200px; height: 58px;" /></a></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 7 May 2024 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>April 29th Educational Seminar: NOW HYBRID!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=671077</link>
<guid>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=671077</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"></span><div dir="ltr" valign="top" class="center-on-narrow" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: #555555; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; color: #661a37; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">NOW HYBRID EVENT!<br />APRIL 29TH EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR:<br />PRESENTATIONS THAT PERSUADE WITH JACK E. ROSSIN</h2><p style="line-height: 1.2; color: #111111;"><img src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/email_blasts/2024/04-2024/jack-200px.jpg" alt="Roundtable" width="200px" style="max-width: 200px;" /></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; color: #111111;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><em>Only 60 in-person seats available, free for members &amp; $50 for non-members (sorry, no business partners)<br /></em><strong><br />Elevate Your Skills with "Presentations That Persuade"!</strong><br /><br />Are you tired of delivering lackluster presentations that fail to captivate your audience? Do you want to master the art of persuasion and leave a lasting impact with your message? Look no further than the highly anticipated seminar "Presentations That Persuade" by speaker Jack E. Rossin!<br /><br />Join us for an unforgettable journey where you'll uncover the secrets to crafting compelling presentations that resonate with your audience. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, Jack's expertise will empower you to elevate your communication skills to new heights.</span></span></p></div></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1px;"></td><td style="height: 0px;"></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Join us in-person or virtually!</strong></span></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%" style="background-color: #661a37; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #661a37;"><tbody><tr><td><a width="100%" href="https://www.alaboston.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1852166&amp;group=" style="font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: block; border-width: 10px 23px; border-style: solid; border-color: #661a37; color: #ffffff;">Register Now</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>THANK YOU ALA BOSTON VOLUNTEERS!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=671076</link>
<guid>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=671076</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff; color: #661a37; line-height: 1.2em; font-size: 18px;">THANK YOU ALA BOSTON VOLUNTEERS!</h2><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 50%;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="text-align: center;"><a border="0" href="https://www.pointsoflight.org/national-volunteer-week/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/images/2024_images/POL-2022-NVW-Logo-Horizontal.jpg" width="267" height="146" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" /></a></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td valign="top" style="width: 50%;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><p dir="auto"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Happy National Volunteer Week!</strong></span></p><p dir="auto"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial;">ALA Boston would like to recognize and thank all of our current and past volunteers. A special thank you to the board members who lead the Chapter to its goals! The association is successful because of the amazing members &amp; business partners that contribute to our mission. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to ALA Boston!</span></p></span></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td style="height: 15px;"></td><td style="width: 16px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="width: 1px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16px;"></td><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="100%" style="background-color: #661a37; border-radius: 5px; border: 2px solid #661a37;"><tbody><tr><td><a width="100%" href="https://www.pointsoflight.org/national-volunteer-week/" style="font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: block; border-width: 10px 23px; border-style: solid; border-color: #661a37; color: #ffffff;">Read about National Volunteer Week</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Salary Survey Benefits the Boston Chapter ALA!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=667758</link>
<guid>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=667758</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<p><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Salary Survey Benefits the Boston Chapter ALA</span></b></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">You should have received your invitation and link to complete the 2024 Salary Survey from our independent facilitator Gallagher Survey and Consulting for the members of the Boston Chapter ALA and it’s participating firms.<span>&nbsp; </span>But
    you ask why should I participate and my firm participate? </span>
    </span>
</p>
<div style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3;">
    <p style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: black;">Conducting a salary survey for the Boston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) can offer several benefits:</span></p>
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<div style="background: white; padding: 0in 0in 0in 5pt; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3;">
    <ol start="1">
        <li style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; color: black;">Benchmarking:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> The Boston A salary survey helps benchmark compensation levels against industry standards and competitors within the legal administration field. This ensures that member firms remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.</span></span>
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        <li style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; color: black;">Transparency:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> By sharing salary information anonymously within the association, members gain insights into the prevailing compensation trends. This transparency can foster trust and collaboration among members.</span></span>
        </li>
        <li style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; color: black;">Retention and Recruitment:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Understanding salary trends enables member firms to offer competitive compensation packages, thereby enhancing employee satisfaction and reducing turnover. Additionally, accurate salary data can aid in recruiting new talent by offering compelling compensation packages.</span></span>
        </li>
        <li style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; color: black;">Informed Decision-Making:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Data from the salary survey can inform strategic decision-making related to compensation policies, budgeting, and resource allocation within member firms.</span></span>
        </li>
        <li style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; color: black;">Advocacy:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Armed with comprehensive salary data, the Boston Chapter of ALA can advocate for fair compensation practices and policies that benefit legal administrators and support staff within member firms.</span></span>
        </li>
    </ol>
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<div style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3;">
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        <li style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; color: black;">Networking and Collaboration:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> The process of conducting a salary survey can facilitate networking and collaboration among members, fostering a supportive professional community within the Boston legal administration industry.</span></span>
        </li>
        <li style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; color: black;">What is the biggest reason to participate:</span></b><span style="color: black;"><span>&nbsp; </span>The survey is $750 for non
            participating Boston firms.<span>&nbsp; </span>The Boston Chapter subsidizes the survey as a benefit for it’s participating members.<span>&nbsp; </span>Based on the size of your firm the cost is between $150-$400, or a savings of up to 80%!!</span>
            </span>
        </li>
    </ol>
    <p style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: black;">O</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: black;">verall, conducting a salary survey for the Boston Chapter ALA serves as a valuable tool for promoting professionalism, fairness, and competitiveness within the legal administration field and gives our firms the information we need.<span>&nbsp; </span>I
        hope you and your firm take the time to participate,<span>&nbsp; </span></span>
    </p>
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<div style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: 1pt solid #e3e3e3;">
    <p style="background: white; padding: 0in; border: none; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: black;">Here is the link and information to complete:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="line-height: 105%; color: #1f4e79;">The 2024 Massachusetts Law Firm Salary Survey is now open for participation! </span></b>
    </span>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</span></b>
    </span>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #333333;">Sponsored by the <b>Boston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators</b>,&nbsp;the survey&nbsp;presents local compensation data for over 60 staff positions commonly found in law firms.&nbsp; Now in its 39th year, the survey is by far the most authoritative source of compensation and benefits data for the local legal market.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Your
    firm's participation will grant you access to an indispensable planning tool while also helping build a resource used by your peers from across the state.</span>
</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>The reporting process for 2024 consists of 2 easy steps.</b> The first step is to download the compensation data spreadsheet and then upload a completed copy to Gallagher’s secure server.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="color: #1f4e79;">Effective Date: January 1, 2024 </span></b>
    </span>
</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="color: #1f4e79;">Submission Due Date: April 26, 2024</span></b>
    </span>
</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">To participate: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">1.<span style="line-height: 105%;"></span><a href="https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gallaghersurveys.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024%2520Law%2520Firm%2520Compensation%2520Survey.xlsx&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK"><span style="color: blue;">2024 Law Firm Compensation Survey.xlsx (live.com)</span></a><span> </span>the
    compensation questionnaire and populate it with your firm's information</span>
</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">2.<span style="line-height: 105%;"></span><a href="https://gbsviewpoints.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_elEchnQd7L5OHEF"><span style="color: blue;">ALA Boston Salary Survey (qualtrics.com)</span></a>
    <span style="line-height: 105%;"> </span><span></span>your completed compensation spreadsheet to Gallagher’s secure server.</span>
</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="background: white; color: #43464d;">If you have any questions or comment, contact Thomas Cummins at <a href="mailto:Thomas_cummins@ajg.com">Thomas_cummins@ajg.com</a> or 617-531-7758.</span></span>
    </span>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Meet Your 2024-2025 President!</title>
<link>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=668845</link>
<guid>https://www.alaboston.org/news/news.asp?id=668845</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">2024-2025 ALA Boston President: CHristopher O'Sullivan</span></h1><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">ALA Boston would like to welcome Christopher O'Sullivan as this year's President! Thank you Christopher for serving the chapter and leading ALA Boston into our future. Check out Christopher's introduction video below, and read his president's message <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/page/April2024PresidentMessage">here</a></span>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YCywSryIkWdLe6jCs35QWhCFOeX7AMEm/view?usp=drive_link"><img alt="" src="https://www.alaboston.org/resource/resmgr/images/buttons/button_view-video.png" style="width: 150px; height: 44px;" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 1 Apr 2024 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.alaboston.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1815530&amp;group="><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Register now to attend the June Quarterly Event on Thursday, June 20th at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf!</strong></span></a></p>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; color: #c00000;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #661a37;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">Bring your Managing Partner/Firm Leader on Us!</span></span>
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    </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px;">We hope you are planning to join us for the June 2024 Quarterly Event. To thank our Member Firms for their support of the Chapter, we are encouraging each Chapter Member to bring their Managing Partner (or other firm leader) to this highly anticipated event for&nbsp;free. Simply chose the ticket option for Managing Partner for the registration.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span>
    <em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Please note only one free registration per law firm permitted. Additional members are eligible to attend with a guest ticket priced at $75.00.</span></span>
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<title>Coming in October 2024: 50th Anniversary Conference </title>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;">ALA Boston is excited to announce the 50th Anniversary Conference! Join us on October 6th &amp; 7th at Encore Boston Harbor for a 2-day educational and entertaining event. Keep your eye on our registration page for updates on the event: <a href="https://www.alaboston.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1833005&amp;group="><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Registration Page</span></strong></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial; color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial; color: #0d0d0d;">Curious about what awaits you at the upcoming 2024 ALA Boston Conference? Catch a sneak peek of the excitement by exploring our highlight reel from the exhilarating 2023 One Day Conference!</span></span>
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                    <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #111111;">Once again the CEC will be volunteering in the kitchen at The Women’s Lunch Place on Saturday March 9th. There are two shifts available (either 7-11 am or 11-2:30 pm).</span></p>
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