NASMM 2023 Update
Submit Your Learning Lab Proposals by Friday, 3/31!

Landing in the coolest city in the Midwest, Kansas City, NASMM members are excited to gather for NASMM's 2023 Annual Conference, "The Power of Us!" This event is an inclusive opportunity for all NASMM members to engage in exceptional learning experiences for professional development, individual productivity, and organizational success.

Do you have experience and/or expertise in SMM Operations, Marketing, HR, Strategy & Growth and/or client services, and are you willing to present a one-hour session at NASMM 2023 at the Loews Kansas City, in Kansas City, MO? Do you know one (or two) other people within NASMM with whom you'd like to present? We'd love to hear from you!

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NASMM 2023 — Mark Your Calendars + Make Your Reservations!
NASMM 2023 will be held November 9-12 at the Loews Hotel in downtown Kansas City, MO. Mark your calendars. To make your reservations, contact the Loews Customer Engagement Center at 877-748-1451. The room rate is $219.00 – single or double occupancy.

The Huffington Post calls Kansas City the coolest town in America. Click here to see why!

NASMM Hello! Series Continues with Jeannine Bryant — April 27!
1.0 CE for Live Participation
Mark your calendars for the next installment of our Hello! Series, featuring NASMM member, Jeannine Bryant, owner of Changing Spaces SRS, Lincoln, Nebraska & Author of Ready to Rightsize? NASMM will offer 1.0 CE for LIVE participation.

Click here to register.

NASMM Continuing Education Credit Requirements for 2023 Renewals
If you are renewing your SMM~C and/or NASMM A+ designations in 2023, please be aware of the following changes that were recommended by the NASMM SMM~C/A+ Commission and approved by the NASMM Board of Directors in 2021. Starting in January of 2023, you must have 30 hours of continuing education credit – 15 of the 30 required CE credits must come from NASMM courses or conferences. Click here for more information on renewal requirements.

NASMM A+ Accreditation Next Submission Window.

If you are working on your NASMM A+ Accreditation application, the next submission window is April 1-30. Submissions received during the month of April will be evaluated in April and applications will be notified in early May.

NASMM 2022 Conference Recordings are Now Available for Purchase
If you did not attend NASMM 2022, you may still take advantage of the wealth of knowledge that was shared by purchasing the recordings. You may also earn continuing education credits by watching the videos and evaluating the sessions. To learn more about purchasing the content from NASMM 2022, please click here.

Myth Busting: Many Empty Nesters are Looking for Bigger Homes, Not Downsizing
"One of the persistent myths we have about retirees is that they want to downsize, but that's not true today," said Jessica Lautz, an economist and a lead researcher behind the 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report.
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Why Doesn't Anyone Care About Ageism?
Patti Temple Rocks is still angry about the Covid pandemic — just, in a very particular way. "I can’t believe that there was a period when there seemed to be this big collective sigh of relief, like, 'Oh, it's really just affecting older people who are ready to die anyway,'" she recalls.
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I'm a Professional Organizer on TikTok — This is My Three-Second Decluttering Rule
This cleaning hack will sweep your breath away. One professional organizer on TikTok claimed that her rule for decluttering only takes three seconds and will help you to see results in your closet and beyond.
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Actually, Your Children May Want (Some of) Your Stuff
"I don't want my children stuck dealing with all my stuff when I'm gone." How many times have you heard someone declare this as a reason to declutter and downsize? Such a noble idea, one that is hard to challenge. Bravo, all of you who toss and sort, but I invite you to consider another perspective.
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Keep, Chuck, or Donate: Why Not Repurpose Those Heirlooms?
Families often pass along much more than their DNA, drama, and head trips. Brown furniture. Gilded frames. Blanket "hope" chests.
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Museum of Lost Memories Helps Reunite Misplaced Family Mementos with Their Owners
A digital museum dedicated to the idea of lost memories is the result of one man's extraordinary efforts to return neglected or misplaced family mementos to their owners.
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