The national Alzheimer's Association initiated a series of mergers after the year 2000, combining smaller, local chapters into larger regional organizations.

The largest percentage of growth in participation occurred in 1982-83 when the Association initiated a tiered system in some of its league sports.

The Association also initiated international exchanges, especially with Haiti and Africa.

In line with this aim, the Association initiates, sponsors and supports the holding of seminars on the teaching of history in Manila and in different parts of the country.

The Association immediately initiated efforts to restore the house to its 18th-century condition, removing the Victorian additions and adding period furniture.

Beginning in 2009, the Association initiated a programme to create localised "Freedom Association Societies" at universities throughout the United Kingdom.

During the 1980s, the Association of Breeders and the Spanish government initiated motions to protect the breed.

In its early days of organization, the Association initiated changes in the number and length of time periods (chukkers) in a match.

In 1985, the Association initiated the annual High School Achievement Awards program to reward promising classical musicians in the greater Boston area of secondary school age.

The Association of Children's Museums initiated the Great Friend to Kids Award in 1991, to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions toward strengthening education for children.