The ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for ASTD chapter leaders to network and learn best practices for running their chapters. All current chapter leaders are invited to join us for this annual event!
Conference Dates: October 30-31, 2009
Preconference Date: October 29, 2009
Location: Arlington, Virginia Marriott Crystal Gateway (Crystal City)
Registration begins July 15, 2009.
Preconference space is limited - register early!
Hear why, year after year, chapter leaders return to participate in this valuable conference! Check out these videos to learn more about the conference:
About ALC 2009
Why should a chapter leader attend ALC? (featuring Kimberly Devlin, Fort Lauderdale Chapter)
How does ALC make you a more effective chapter leader? (featuring Paul Smith, Central Iowa Chapter)
What did you learn at ALC 2008? (featuring Paul Smith, Central Iowa Chapter)
Beverly Kaye, Ph.D. - “Building a Development Dashboard: Cobbler, What about Your Shoes?”
Recognized internationally for more than 25 years as a leading authority on career issues, Beverly Kaye is one of the most forward-thinking, knowledgeable, and prolific authors in areas such as career development, talent retention, and mentoring. Her groundbreaking programs have been implemented by leading corporations like American Express, AT&T, FleetBoston, Macy’s, Mayo Clinic, Sprint and Xerox. She is the founder and CEO of Career Systems International and co-author of the best-seller Love ‘em or Lose ‘em: Getting Good People to Stay and Love It, Don’t Leave It: 26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work, and author of the classic Up is Not the Only Way.
Sivasailam “Thiagi” Thiagarajan, Ph.D. – “Advice to Chapter Leaders from an Oxymoron”
“Thiagi” is a performance consultant who makes a living by having fun and helping other people have fun. He has worked in three different countries and consulted in 25 others. Having started his consulting business 30 years ago in his basement, Thiagi’s company now designs leadership, soft-skills, and technical training for corporate clients with the goal of helping people achieve more through performance-based training that is motivating and effective.
Tony Bingham, ASTD President and CEO
Tony is the co-author of Presenting Learning released in April 2007. Through stories and case studies, he and co-author Tony Jeary offer powerful lessons to help learning professionals articulate the business case for learning more persuasively, position themselves as a strategic partner, and communicate a compelling story about the impact of learning on business results.Together with the Board of Directors and supported by a staff of more than 100 and a wide volunteer network, Tony is focused on helping members lead talent management in their organizations, build their business skills, understand the profession’s role in narrowing skills gaps, and connect their work to the strategic priorities of business. With broad-based business, financial, operational, and technical management expertise, Tony joined ASTD in 2001 as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Information Officer. He became President and CEO in February 2004.
Jim Smith, Jr. – “Time to Reset”
Jim “Mr. Energy” Smith, Jr. works with thousands to provide breakthroughs to superior results in the areas of leadership, trainer, presentation and facilitation skills, customer service, and inclusion. His workshops and speeches have taken him to 42 states and six countries. An adjunct faculty member for the Rutgers Executive MBA Program, Jim was recently featured on the cover of the National Speaker’s Association magazine, Speaker. He formed JIMPACT Enterprises after having worked for the Bob Pike Group, Simmons Associates, CoreStates Bank, the Vanguard Group, and Prudential. Jim’s clients include TDBank, Subaru, HBO, Johnson & Johnson, and Harvard University. He has authored two books From Average to Awesome and Crash and Learn: 600+ Road Tested Tips to Keep Audiences Fired Up and Engaged! He also co-authored The Masters of Success.
Registration begins July 15, 2009. A link will be added here, so check this page for updates.
| Full Conference: |
$175 |
| Daily rate: |
$87.50 |
| Preconference: |
$99 |
All attendees are encouraged to register beginning July 15, 2009. Registration will be available to any last-minute attendees on-site.
Preconference will be held on Thursday, October 39, 2009. Since space is limited, early registration is suggested. This year will feature a hands-on workshop from 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The preconference speaker and topic information will be listed online by mid-August.
Take advantage of the chapter incentive! When four members from your chapter register for the full conference (October 30-31), the fifth member attends for free!
All ALC sessions and activities will take place in the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia.
Special rates are available for ALC attendees.
Marriott Crystal Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
1.800.228.9290 OR 703.920.3230
Room rate is $179 single/double
Cut-off date for room registration is October 7, 2009
You must specify “ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference” when making your reservation to guarantee this special rate.
Note: There are two Marriott sites in Crystal City. Be sure to ask for the "Crystal Gateway Marriott" when calling to make reservations.
Transportation and Restaurants
The Marriott is located in an area of Arlington, Virginia known as Crystal City. Crystal City boasts some of the city's hottest destination restaurants, a synergy of sidewalk cafes and diverse shopping. Click here for a guide to Crystal City. Although most is within walking distance, the Metro is nearby if you wish to explore other areas of Washington DC.
Airport
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located 1 mile south of the hotel. Click here for a map and transportation information.
ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC) FAQs
Q. What is ALC?
A. The ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for ASTD chapter leaders to network and learn best practices for running their chapters.
Q. What is the objective of ALC?
A. The objective of ALC is to provide chapter leaders with a strategic opportunity to learn how to be more effective during their tenure as chapter leaders. This is a chance for chapter leaders to network with volunteer leaders and ASTD staff, grow the profession, and learn what it takes to be more successful in their leadership roles.
Q. Who should attend ALC?
A. New chapter leaders for 2009 are encouraged to participate as well as veteran chapter leaders who may be in a new role next year. Many chapters send multiple leaders so that they can attend different sessions and share the information. ASTD members considering a chapter leadership position are also encouraged to attend. Approximately 400 chapter leaders are expected at the 2009 conference.
Q. When and where will ALC 2009 be held?
A. ALC 2009 will be held October 30 & 31, 2009. Preconference will be held on October 29, 2009. All conference activities will be held at the Marriott Crystal Gateway, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia.
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