Evaluating Association Membership at the Local Level: Central Texas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration
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2009-03
Authors
Casillas, Cassandra
Shields, Patricia M.
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Abstract
This paper explores the problem of meeting professional association member needs at the local level. Three functions of local affiliates of national professional associations are identified (networking, access to information, professional skills development). Then, the Central Texas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration is evaluated in light of these functions. Chapter members were surveyed.
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American Society for Public Administration, Central Texas Chapter, association memberships
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Casillas, C., & Shields, P. M. (2009). Evaluating association membership at the local level: Central Texas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration. Paper presented at the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference, Miami, Florida.