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ASTD chapters provide local networking and professional development opportunities for training, HRD, and performance improvement professionals across the United States. Find your local Chapter to learn about their meetings, events, educational offerings, and volunteer opportunities.

The Chapter Leader Community (CLC) website is for ASTD Chapter Leaders. Let us know how this resource can more effectively meet your needs.

News and links

The Charlotte Chapter is the July 2009 Chapter of the Month!

Quick links

ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference 2009

Important updates

Important update about the Chapter Operating Requirement for joint membership in 2008. Click here for the announcement.
New Chapter Survival Guide with tips to survive and thrive in the economic downturn.
Changes to IRS filing requirements for the updated Form 990
All chapters must file either a 990-N or a 990-EZ/Form 990 with the IRS for the 2008 calendar year. Chapters that have revenue less than $25,000 should file the 990-N form. Click here to access the form. For 2008, the IRS increased the limits for filing the 990-EZ from $100,000 to $1 million. Chapters that have revenue between $25,000 and $1 million should file the 990-EZ form. The 2008 990-EZ has minor changes, mostly to the formatting of the return. For information about the changes, click here.
Chapter leaders and members can participate in the Professional Development Webcast Series for Chapters, featuring monthly webcasts presented by ASTD subject matter experts (SMEs). Click here to find out more.
New! Another way to earn ChIP revenue: Job Bank. Click here for more information.
Special membership discounts available for chapter leaders and chapter members. Click here for more information. Chapter leaders, click here for the application for the $119 discounted national membership rate or chapter leaders.
Apply for Chapter Excellence Awards (CEA)—deadline is September 7, 2009. $1,000 cash prize! Click here for the 2009 CEA application.
Now available- Quick links for ASTD chapter web sites -provides a list of key national ASTD links chapters can use on their websites (designed for VP Communications, VP Technology, or chapter leader who makes web updates).
Check out the new Sales Training Drivers and learn how chapters can participate!
"Power of 2" templates, web banners, and a national-chapter logo are now available
Chapter leader membership discount available
Have an ASTD Bookstore at your chapter meeting or conference-requests must now be made 21 days in advance

Chapter webcast/conference call schedule

Click on the topic name for more information and to register. Links will be added as dates for events get closer.

Date	Webcast	Facilitator	Audience
POSTPONED Tuesday, June 16 at 1 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. CT, 11 am. MT, and 10 a.m. PT	T&D Magazine and Publications	Paula Ketter, ASTD Editor, T&D Magazine	Chapter leaders and members
Webcast/podcast available on Resources page	Chapter Excellence Awards	Ann Alexander, a member of the original Awards Team	Chapter leaders
Tuesday, July 16, 4 p.m. ET	Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence		Chapter leaders and members
Tuesday, July 21 at 1 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. MT, and 10 a.m. PT	Bridging the Skills Gap	Jennifer Homer, ASTD Vice President, Communications and Member Relations	Chapter leaders and members
Tuesday, July 28, at 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. CT, 1 p.m. MT, Noon PT	Getting It All Done: Re-Energize Your Board, Prevent Burn Out, and Still Meet Your Goals	Kella Price, CPLP, National Advisor for Chapters	Chapter leaders
Tuesday, July 30, 1 p.m. ET	Disney’s Approach to People Management		Chapter leaders and members
Wednesday, August 12, 1 p.m. ET	Disney’s Approach to Quality Service		Chapter leaders and members
Tuesday, August 18 at 1 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. MT, and 10 a.m. PT	Professional Development: What's New?	Nancy Olson, ASTD Senior Director, Education	Chapter leaders and members
Tuesday, August 25, 1 p.m. ET	Disney’s Approach to Brand Loyalty		Chapter leaders and members
Thursday, September 10, 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT, Noon MT, 11 a.m. PT	CORE Overview	ASTD chapter coaches and National Advisors for Chapters	Chapter leaders
Tuesday, September 15, 4 p.m. ET	Disney’s Approach to Inspiring Creativity		Chapter leaders and members
Tuesday, October 20 at 1 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. MT, and 10 a.m. PT	Employee Learning Week	Jennifer Homer, ASTD Vice President, Communications and Member Relations	Chapter leaders and members
Tuesday, November 17 at 1 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. MT, and 10 a.m. PT	Sponsorships	Amanda Miller, ASTD, Director, Corporate Learning Solutions	Chapter leaders and members
Tuesday, December 15 at 1 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. MT, and 10 a.m. PT	ASTD Competency Model	Jennifer Naughton, ASTD Director, Credentialing	Chapter leaders and members

Click on the group name for directions on how to join either the Yahoo, LinkedIn or Facebook chapter leaders groups! Follow Gina Urgena, director of chapter services on Twitter for chapter services updates! Access the ASTD Chapter Leader Blog to find out about ASTD resources and news from the National Advisors for Chapters and chapter services staff.

ASTD Island

Chapters and ASTD members can now conduct meetings in the virtual world on ASTD Island. Click on the links to learn more about ASTD Island, Chapter guidelines or General guidelines.

Looking for speakers?
Click here for a list of 2008 speakers from ASTD TechKnowledge and International Conference and Exposition, including areas of expertise.

Check out the speakers from previous ASTD International Conference & Expositions and TechKnowledge Conferences:

ASTD 2009 TechKnowledge Speaker List
ASTD 2008 Speaker List
ASTD 2007 Speaker List
ASTD 2006 Speaker List

2009 Chapter Anniversaries
Southeastern WI -- 65th Anniversary
Corpus Christi -- 20th Anniversary