February 2012
Chapter of the Month -  Golden Gate Chapter of ASTD

Congratulations to the February Chapter of the Month, the Golden Gate Chapter!

The Golden Gate Chapter brings together Chapter volunteers who provide low-cost training for non-profit organizations in the San Francisco area through its Community Outreach Program (COP), one of the Chapter’s on-going Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Through the program, a COP team of three to four experienced training professional volunteers work together to design, develop, and deliver a customized learning solution workshop to an identified recipient non-profit organization.

In addition to developing learning solutions for non-profits, the COP also provides in-service training for volunteers in:
• How to “Sell” Learning Solutions to the Non-Profit Community – The COP teaches and mentors volunteers in how to conduct outreach campaigns to secure projects.
• Conducting Training Needs Analysis - Once the COP has a prospective project, then the In-Service manager conducts training for the COP volunteers involved in the project in needs analysis.
• Instructional Design – The COP trains its volunteers in instructional design (ADDIE) so they can work together smoothly. 

This year the Chapter will focus on offering members more Certified Professional in Learning and Development (CPLP) programming, and has plans to expand its simulcast and webinars to increase member participation in chapter events while remaining committed to increasing membership, providing ongoing exceptional customer service, and outstanding educational opportunities.

Congratulations again, to the Golden Gate Chapter, our February Chapter of the Month!