<We are outlining a new member incentive program that gives members rewards for doing certain things for our chapter.> Carol, I never want to dampen enthusiasm...
I like the idea of a rewards program, but recent experiences cause me to wonder about Kent's statement. Our chapter experienced a decline in meeting attendance...
Larry, I agree with you. We don't offer the free mail as a motivation to attend chapter meetings. I'm not certain that would work. The free dinner is only our...
My experience in groups outside of ASTD has been similar to Larry's observation. Discounted prices don't seem to drive attendance to functions. It is...
For those of you in and around the great Northwest. ASTD Cascadia Chapter is hosting the NW ASTD Leadership Conference in beautiful Portland, Oregon: May...
Hello from Cascadia ASTD! We have started to podcast and thought we'd share our show. We've recorded two episodes so far and have already learned quite a bit...
Hi - One of our members is planning to do a community workforce survey. If any of you have been involved in one in the past and could provide some guidance,...
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Peter W. Cookson asked, “What does it mean to be a culturally competent educational leader in the 21st century? To my way of thinking, culturally competent...
Hi everyone! I want to "host" an event for Colorado participants of ICE, many of whom will not be local chapter members, to meet and network at ICE. Who's...
Christie - Last year National provided me a list of all ICE participants from Iowa. I sent an email invite to all of them (even those several hours away from ...
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One of the projects that the National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) is working on in 2006 is to design a measurement tool that will allow us to benchmark the...
Austin ASTD's 2006 Professional Development Conference September 14, Austin The 2006 Austin ASTD Professional Development Conference is a one- day professional...
This is no pyramid scheme; it’s the new and improved Chapter Leader Competency Model for Learning and Performance, thoroughly explained by someone who’s...
Hello from Cascadia ASTD! We have received such positive responses about our podcast that we wanted to share our next episode with you. Please feel free to...
Don’t reinvent the wheel! Bond with fellow leaders and volunteers while you share best practices across chapters so you can move ahead quickly by learning...
The topic is Mentoring – How to Do it, measure it, and make it work Do you have anyone you would recommend that would be available to the New Jersey/New York...
We are trying to expand our presence in the local business community. As part of this we are going to be contacting two groups: * CLOs (or the top...
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Great question  the ASTD-Lincoln chapter has community awareness as a theme in our strategic plan. If any other chapters have best practices to share on this...
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We have had excellent success with getting CEOs engaged. We just finished our 3rd annual CEO Forum and have 3 CEOs lined up to host 07, 08 and 09. A couple...
A Japanese proverb says that a single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle. Learn the secrets of building a stable organization by securing a...
Hello ASTD Leaders, We know from the numerous calls we have been receiving from chapter leaders we know that you all have heard that we are bringing the Disney...
Greetings, all -- I have to say that we in Chicago are increasingly inspired and motivated by the activities of our sister chapters. Thank you all for being...
Spring has sprung! Grow leaders like a fresh crop of spring flowers and create an organization that can thrive without you. Christie Ward’s Growing Leaders...
Think you’re resourceful? Learn about all of the resources available to you as an ASTD Leader and enhance your leadership skills with discussion-based...
Have you used a vendor to provide your chapter with imprinted logo items - like coffee cups, etc? If so, would you be willing to share their contact...
Just a thought, to keep in mind that a new ASTD logo is currently being worked on. I do not know the timeframe for switching to the new logo, but I would...
Excellent... And, You Know, ... I knew it was being reformatted. I simply got caught in the need of the moment... you're most correct in the thought to...
Yes, Alas here it is! Mark your calendar; Friday, July 21, 2006 We welcome you to Chicago! The Chicago Chapter of ASTD Welcomes you to "A Leadership...
I will be out of the office starting 05/25/2006 and will not return until 05/30/2006. I will be away from the office without access to e-mail or voicemail....
