On September 12, we celebrate Will Shaughnessy’s two-year anniversary with MHQ! Will serves as Client Services and Office Coordinator for MHQ and our clients. Will brings a commitment to friendly and compassionate service along with his dedication to creating and implementing unique and efficient solutions and systems for MHQ clients. “Will is a gem! He…
By Mike Swan, MHQ Membership Manager & Executive Director Two years ago, MHQ added growth as one of our core values, recognizing that the best way to help our clients grow is to commit to growth ourselves. Last month, I had the pleasure of attending AMCs Engaged in Milwaukee, a two-day conference hosted by the AMC Institute (AMCI) that brought together…
By Dara Rudick, CAE, MHQ CEO “Let’s not go.” With the wilderness adventure I had been planning for and looking forward to all year just a week away, I voiced to my spouse that my injured arm was still not healed and much of the trip would be sea kayaking. The sea kayaks were tandem,…
Earlier this month, led by the MHQ on-site team, the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA) held its 2026 Annual Meeting. The event brought together nearly 200 risk and insurance professionals, educators and students. The 2026 Annual Meeting took place August 2-5, from the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida, and was filled with meaningful discussions,…
For the third consecutive summer, MHQ Executive Director Mackenzie Kelley volunteered as a counselor with Experience Camps, a nonprofit organization that provides free week-long summer camps for children grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Many of the volunteers have experienced a similar loss themselves, helping create a supportive environment where campers…
My Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to have My Dog Is My Home as our community partner for the third year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable support…
My Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to have My Dog Is My Home as our community partner for the third year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable support…
By Vincent Lungaro, MHQ Marketing and Communications Coordinator What if the most powerful message your association can share is one it doesn’t write itself? And I’m not talking about AI. The Challenge When associations have an important story to tell, whether it’s a milestone anniversary, a strategic achievement, or decades of member impact,…
By Dara Rudick, CAE, MHQ CEO It wasn’t what I was expecting. My early-morning dog walks are usually quiet and contemplative. This particular morning, as Tucker stopped for his usual tree sniff, I heard someone talking. I looked around to see who was so articulate at 6 a.m. I didn’t see anyone. I squinted…
By Dara Rudick, CAE, MHQ CEO I didn’t expect two city turkeys to teach me a lesson in leadership. As I drove my just-washed-from-winter car down a neighborhood street, two spirited turkeys advanced on my shiny vehicle — apparently a mirror for turkeys looking for trouble — stopping traffic. I confidently jumped out of the…