Leader Connection Newsletter (LCN)
This is a free monthly newsletter from ASTD Chapter Services department specifically targeted for chapter leaders highlighting useful news and information.
November 2009
Chapter Recognition
Chapter of the Month
Congratulations to the Chapter of the Month for November: The Maryland Chapter!
Mark Your Calendar With These Dates:
Sponsorships Webcast: November 17
State of the Industry Report webcast November 17
TechKnowledge Early-Bird Registration deadline: November 19
ASTD Celebrity Series: December 1-4
Employee Learning Week: December 7-11
ASTD Competency Model Webcast - December 15
ASTD TechKnowledge Conference & Exposition: January 27-29, 2010
CORE submission deadline: January 31, 2010
CORE Corner
Chapter services recently announced that the CORE joint membership percentage for 2010 will be frozen at 30 percent. Click here for the announcement.
2009 CORE Planning Workbook
The 2009 Chapter Operating Requirements (CORE) Planning workbook was created to help you gather and document CORE-related information for the CORE survey. It is recommended that chapters complete this workbook prior to completing the online CORE submission since it was written to mirror the online CORE survey, and to be used as your chapter’s guide. The actual submission consists of three parts:
o Part 1: Annual Update (providing your chapter’s demographic information)
o Part 2: CORE Survey (evaluating your chapter’s achievement of the 18 CORE elements)
o Part 3: Submit chapter membership roster and 2010 board roster using the Excel templates plus the 2009 operating plan
Chapters are encouraged to run through the workbook at an upcoming board meeting to ensure all questions have been answered. Provide the completed copy to your chapter’s designated CORE contact to complete the online survey, which will be emailed to the chapter’s designated contact in November. (If your chapter hasn’t already done so, send your designated CORE contact to Lisa-Marie Gardner at lgardner@astd.org.) It should take less than 20 minutes to enter your chapter submission with a completed workbook.
Chapters are encouraged to send in the 2010 board rosters as soon as it is confirmed so that the 2010 chapter leaders can start receiving important communications and resources from chapter services.
For more information about CORE and additional resources, visit www.astd.org/core.
Chapters Sign Affiliation Agreements at the ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference
On October 30, 33 ASTD chapters signed their affiliation agreements and had photos taken with ASTD President and CEO, Tony Bingham. Each ASTD chapter should sign an affiliation agreement no later than January 31, 2010 (CORE deadline). To see which chapters have already signed visit www.astd.org/affiliationagreements.
Your input is needed for national ASTD to complete the new National Operating Requirements (NORE) scorecard, which is part of the chapter-national affiliation agreement. Look for the chapter leader survey to arrive in your inbox in early December. Results of the survey will be directly documented on the NORE scorecard. To view a sample NORE scorecard visit www.astd.org/NORE.
Upcoming Webcasts
Sponsorships
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1 p.m. ET
Amanda Miller, ASTD’s Director of Organizational Learning Solutions, teaches you how to create the right sponsorships that will attract sponsors to your programs.
ASTD State of the Industry Report
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 2 p.m. ET
Get an in-depth look at the state of workplace training. ASTD Research Manager Andrew Paradise will discuss the methodology, data, and trends in the 2009 ASTD State of the Industry Report.
Championing the ASTD Competency Model and CPLP Credential for Chapter Success
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 2:00 p.m. ET
Join your fellow chapter leaders in an interactive webinar hosted by Patricia Harrold, CPLP, National Advisor for Chapters. Learn from collective best practices of chapters and share your own ideas about how to increase your membership value proposition via the ASTD Competency Model and CPLP.
ASTD Competency Model
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 1 p.m. ET
Jennifer Naughton, ASTD's Director of Credentialing, hosts this webcast in which you will find out how the ASTD Competency Model can be leveraged in your chapter or organization. Discover the latest trends that are impacting the field’s professional development agenda and skills that can help us stay relevant and indispensible to businesses during tough economic times.
Miss a chapter webcast and want to view? Click here to access the new Webcast and Podcast Archive page.
ALC News and Information
Congratulations to the Chapter Excellence Award Winners!
At the ASTD 2009 Chapter Leaders Conference three chapters were recognized for their efforts in growing joint membership. The Valleys of Virginia Chapter won the Excellence in Membership Growth Award for small chapters by adding 43 people to their joint membership rolls. The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter won the Excellence in Membership Growth Award for medium chapters with their increase of 22 joint memberships in 2008. And the New York Metro Chapter won the Excellence in Membership Growth Award for large chapters with an increase of 23 joint members. Each of the winning chapters received a $1,000 cash prize. To see pictures of the winning chapters, click here.
Remember, efforts you are undertaking THIS YEAR in strategic partnerships, advancement of the workplace learning and performance (WLP) profession, and membership growth are eligible for Chapter Excellence Awards next year. Keep track of what your chapter is doing so that you can compete for the honor and cash prize next year! Award submission requirements can be found at www.astd.org/cea.
Meet the New ALC Program Advisory Committee Members
Tom Coffey, CPLP  Tom has nearly 20 years of experience managing the HR and training function for a variety of organizations throughout southwestern Virginia, ranging from small local companies to Fortune 500 affiliates. A past president of the Valleys of Virginia Chapter, Tom will serve as the VP of membership for the chapter in 2010. Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree from Trevecca University and is pursuing a Masters degree in Leadership and Human Resources from Walden University. He is a Certified Business Manager through the Association of Professionals in Business Management and holds the SPHR designation from the Society of Human Resource Management, as well as ASTD’s CPLP.
Dave Fountaine, Ph.D., SPHR
 Dave is currently the past president of the Niagara Frontier Chapter, and also served as the VP of finance for the chapter. He has worked in the field of training and performance improvement for a variety of government, not for profit and for profit organizations and also teaches training and human resource courses as an adjunct professor. During his tenure as chapter president, the Niagara Frontier Chapter significantly strengthened the financial health of the organization while doubling the funding of the chapter program budget. Dave has a doctorate in training and performance improvement and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Valerie Noll, CPLP
 Valerie is serving her fourth year on the Nebraska Chapter board of directors. After achieving her ASTD Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) credential as part of the CPLP Pilot Pioneer cohort, Valerie stood up the Director of Certification position for the Nebraska Chapter, and has implemented an extensive program in support of the ASTD Competency Model and the CPLP credential. Valerie has over 15 years experience in workplace learning and development. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Washington, and a Master of Human Relations degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Returning ALC PAC members are Barry Altland, Central Florida Chapter, and Nanci Appleman-Vassil, Research Triangle Chapter. Sardek Love from the Metro DC Chapter will serve as the ALC PAC Chair.
Save the Date for ALC 2010
The 2010 ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC) and preconference will be held at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, VA, September 30-October 2. More than 330 chapter leaders attended this year’s conference with representation from 80 chapters. Handouts from the conference can be found at www.astd.org/alc.
Tools for Chapter Success
ASTD Launches New Chapter Resource: Speakers Bureau
National ASTD announces a new resource for chapter meetings – The Speakers Bureau. The ASTD Speakers Bureau is a repository of speakers and presenters connected to the workplace learning and performance profession. You can help us build this resource. If you have had a great speaker at a chapter meeting, please have them register at www.astd.org/speakersbureau. When you are looking for a speaker for your event, go to the Speakers Bureau site and identify a speaker who interests you, then email the person directly from the Speakers Bureau page. If you are a speaker interested in having your information listed, please contact ASTD project manager, Cami Best-Jones at cjones@astd.org.
Chapter Joint Membership Challenge – This Just In!
During the 2009 ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference, ASTD President and CEO Tony Bingham announced a modification to the prizes in the Chapter Joint Membership Challenge. Previously, chapters that reached the joint membership goals received free national ASTD memberships. Now chapters will receive a “Nook,” the latest trend in e-readers. Similar to the Kindle, the Nook comes with built-in WiFi, 2GB of internal storage, MP3 player, and supports open formats such as EPUB. Nooks have features such as bookmarks, and the ability to share books with friends through e-readers, smartphones, or computers. The Nook makes the perfect gift for chapter board members or volunteers, or a great gift to raffle at an upcoming chapter event. For more information about the Chapter Joint Membership Challenge please visit the “Power of 2” webpage.
Congratulations to top ChIP chapters!
Congratulations to these top 10 chapters in Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP) commissions earned year-to-date. To find out more about how your chapter can earn non-dues revenue through ChIP, visit www.astd.org/chip.
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Chapter |
2009 YTD Commissions to Chapter |
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Metro DC |
$2,453.61 |
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Chicagoland |
$1,728.20 |
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Twin Cities |
$1,255.12 |
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Atlanta |
$1,233.38 |
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Los Angeles |
$1,187.05 |
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Southeast Virginia |
$1,135.75 |
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Houston |
$987.94 |
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Nebraska |
$952.05 |
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Mid New Jersey |
$932.71 |
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Valley of the Sun |
$884.35 |
Approved CPLP recertification points language for marketing chapter programs
Reminder: Certified Professionals in Learning and Performance (CPLPs) can earn recertification credits by participating in continuing education activities that meet the ASTD Certification Institute (CI) Recertification Guidelines. Please review the CPLP Recertification Guidelines on the CPLP website, www.cplp.astd.org, for more information. Questions about recertification should be directed to ASTD CI directly.
Chapters are authorized to state the following in connection with their programs: “CPLPs can earn recertification credits by participating in continuing education activities that meet the ASTD Certification Institute Recertification Guidelines. Please review the CPLP Recertification Guidelines on the CPLP website, www.cplp.astd.org, for more information.” Chapters are not authorized to pre-approve programs or to assign recertification point values.
For more ideas about engaging your chapter with CPLP, see the CPLP Chapter Toolkit at www.astd.org/toolkits.
ChAMP Enhancements Now Live
The Chapter Administration and Membership Program (ChAMP) enhancements are now live for those chapters using the services. ChAMP chapters should contact Jeannette Lindsey at jlindsey@astd.org with the three authorized users from their chapter to have access to the enhancements, which include database viewing and editing, and real-time reports available 24/7.
New SOS Submissions – Check Them Out!
This month the Central Ohio Chapter and Orange County Chapter received SOS recognition for their efforts in professional development. View their best practices and others on the Sharing Our Success – “Success Stories” page.
PR Tool for Your Local Conferences: Quote From Tony Bingham on the Value of Local Conferences and Meetings
Have an upcoming conference or regional event planned? Several chapter leaders have asked if ASTD’s President and CEO, Tony Bingham, would offer a quote they could use to promote their chapter conferences and meetings. Chapter leaders can use this quote to promote their local events.
“ASTD’s local chapters are a critical resource for learning and development professionals. Local chapter conferences and meetings provide exceptional opportunities for networking, professional development, and career growth. I encourage you to take advantage of ASTD events at the local level – connect with peers in your local community and stay on top of key trends in the learning field!”
-Tony Bingham, President and CEO, ASTD
Want to Streamline Your ASTD Emails? Take a Minute to Manage Your Preferences
Did you know you can control the amount and topics of email you receive from ASTD? You can!
Take a minute to click on the link to the communication preference page to choose which valuable email communications you want to receive, including:
• Member Communications: E-Newsletters such as ASTD Links and "The Buzz," along with research reports including the coveted State of the Industry Report.
• Member Benefits: Get benefit updates, event announcements, and renewal notices directly to your inbox.
• Conferences: News and updates about ASTD's industry-leading events.
• Education Programs, Workshops, and Webcasts: Maintain a competitive advantage with information on our latest programs and webcasts.
Take charge of your membership experience today!
State of the Industry Report is Out! $134 Billion Spent on Employee Learning in 2008
ASTD’s 2009 State of the Industry Report is now available on the ASTD Store. For a quick over view of the key findings, read the press release.
Employee Learning Week is a Month Away!
Employee Learning Week (ELW) is December 7-11. Several chapter leaders attended the Employee Learning Week session at the recent Chapter Leaders Conference to get some information and resources to help plan their chapter’s or organization’s ELW activities. If you missed the session, check out the ELW website which hosts several free, downloadable resources for you to use. There are also examples of ELW activities that other chapters and organizations have undertaken in past years. The ELW website is www.employeelearningweek.org. Be sure to document what you’ve done for ELW and send it to Kristen Fyfe, ASTD Manager of Communications, so you can receive your Champion of Learning certificate. Email Kristen at kfyfe@astd.org.
What’s in the News from ASTD?
Based on requests from chapter leaders, each month we will link to the press releases that national ASTD recently issued. Feel free to use the information in your chapter newsletter or on your chapter website. The following press releases were distributed in October.
President’s Chief Performance Officer to Speak at TPM-ASPA Conference
Learning Executives Express Increasing Confidence in 3rd Quarter
ASTD Announces Rob Lauber is Chair of its 2010 Board of Directors
Sam Herring of Intrepid Learning Solutions, Inc. Named Chair-Elect to the ASTD Board of Directors
The Public Manager Spotlights Government Networking and Collaboration in Fall 2009 Issue
ASTD Creates Training Resources to Meet Growing Green Trend
ASTD Announces 39 Winners in its Seventh Annual “BEST Awards”
Tony Bingham’s New Book – Can You Help?
Tony Bingham, ASTD President and CEO, is working on a new book about social media and learning. He and co-author, long-time business educator and writer Marcia Conner, are looking for case studies from members that exemplify the steps organizations are taking to adapt Web 2.0 technologies to the learning function. Do you have a story to share? Do you have questions you’d like to see answered in this book? Share your ideas and input by sending an email to press@astd.org |
October 2009
Chapter Recognition
Congratulations to the October Chapter of the Month: Greater Chattanooga Area Chapter
Calendar Dates
October 13: Employee Learning Week Webcast
October 14 – 15: Telling Ain’t Training – Chicago
October I5: Create a Meaningful Career webcast
October 29: ALC Pre-conference
October 30-31: ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference
November 2-3: Strengthening Trust in Government Conference – Washington, DC
November 17: Sponsorships webcast
December 1-4: Celebrity Series – New York City
December 7-11: Employee Learning Week
December 15: ASTD Competency Model webcast
January 31, 2010: CORE Submission deadline
ALC News and Information
Your 2009 ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC) “Cruising to Chapter Excellence” is about to set sail! Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to network and share best practices with fellow ASTD leaders from chapters all over the country.
- October 30-31 at the Marriott Crystal Gateway, Arlington VA
- Hotel guestroom reservation deadline has been extended to October 16!
- Preconference workshop focused on joint chapter and national membership!
- Keynote speakers include Beverly Kaye, Ph.D., Sivasailam “Thiagi” Thiagarajan, Ph.D., Jim Smith, Jr., and ASTD President and CEO Tony Bingham
- Featured session facilitator, Bob Pike
- Make plans to participate in the Halloween Costume Contest
- Session descriptions and handouts are now available online at www.astd.org/alc
- Registration still available – make your reservation today!
This year’s Chapter Leaders Conference is shaping up to be one of the best ever. Hope to see you on deck!
Special Thursday evening reception at ALC!
Thursday, October 29, 2009; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jackson Room, Crystal Gateway Marriott
Are you, your chapter, or your members interested to know more about public sources of funding for training? Join ASTD and a representative from the U.S. Department of Labor to learn about new sources of funding from the stimulus legislation, grant opportunities, and how to leverage public partnerships at the local level. We will provide insight into the workforce investment system and explain how you can connect with your local workforce board and one-stop career center.
Start your learning early ... when you arrive at the hotel for ALC!
Chapter Services' Favorite DC Hot Spots
If you’re traveling to the D.C. metro area for the Chapter Leaders Conference at the end of the month and are looking for places to go while you’re visiting the nation’s capital, here are some suggestions from your chapter services team:
Dining
Cami's Picks:
Gina’s Picks:
507 South 23rd Street, Arlington, Va
This casual pizza joint is a few blocks from the Marriott on 23rd St., which is the “restaurant row” in Crystal City. The authentic Neopolitan and New York style pizzas are delicious and reasonably priced. Be sure to save room for the gelato! 703.894.2250
Lebanese Taverna Pentagon Row
http://www.pentagonrow.com/
1500 South Joyce Street Arlington, VA
This local chain features excellent food and a warm atmosphere. A great place for those who love to try cuisines from other countries. 703.379.9757
Lisa-Marie’s Picks
- Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20050
202.544.8008
Busboys & Poets – locations in DC & VA
http://www.busboysandpoets.com/
- Busboys @ 14th and V
2021 14th St. NW
202.387.7638
- Busboys @ 5th & K
1025 5th Street NW
202.789-2227
- Busboys @ Shirlington Village
4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington VA
Station 9
1438 U Street NW
202.667.1661
Entertainment/Pubs/Nightlife:
- Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse
http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/
A full restaurant located inside a movie theater! Customers enjoy a full menu and table side service while sitting in oversized comfortable chairs. Every Friday is Wine Night! Don’t like movies? They also offer live comedy. Located about 3 miles away from Crystal City – this is a quick cab ride.
- Crystal City Sports Pub
http://www.ccsportspub.com/
Complete with three floors of HD TVs, 8-foot projection screen TVs, and a menu of everything from wings to pasta; this is a good choice for a sports fan. No cab needed – a short walk from the Marriott!
Upcoming Webcasts
Employee Learning Week – Tuesday, October 13, 2009 (1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. CT, 11:30 a.m. MT, 10:30 a.m. PT)) Jennifer Homer, ASTD’s VP of Communications and Member Relations, hosts this webcast filled with information on Employee Learning Week, best practices from participating organizations and chapters, and resources available to you for planning your chapter or organization’s Employee Learning Week.
Create a Meaningful Career: Find a Soulcheck, Not a Paycheck – October 15, 2009 (2 p.m. ET, (1 p.m. CT, noon MT, 11 a.m. PT)) Wall Street Journal columnist and ASTD author Alexandra Levit will present a free webcast for members who join or renew their national ASTD membership before September 30, 2009. Space is limited.
Sponsorships – Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (1:00 PM ET (12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00 a.m. PT)) Amanda Miller, ASTD’s Director of Organizational Learning Solutions, teaches you how to create the right sponsorships that will attract sponsors to your programs.
ASTD Competency Model – Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (1:00 PM ET (12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00 a.m. PT)) Jennifer Naughton, Director of Credentialing, hosts this webcast in which you will find out how the ASTD Competency Model can be leveraged in your chapter or organization. Discover the latest trends that are impacting the field’s professional development agenda and skills that can help us stay relevant and indispensible to businesses during tough economic times.
CORE Corner
4th and Goal for CORE
With the fourth quarter of 2009 here, it’s time to set yourself up to reach your goal of achieving 100 percent CORE (Chapter Operating Requirements). Remember your chapter coach is a great resource but is only as helpful as the information you provide. Below are some actionable suggestions to help you:
- Assess your report from last year and identify any gaps.
- Contact your chapter coach with any CORE-related questions.
- Send your chapter’s designated CORE contact information to your chapter coaches.
A new CORE workbook to assist you in completing the CORE survey (due January 31, 2010) will be available at the ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference and on the CORE webpage. Be sure to attend the CORE session at ALC on October 30 at 3 p.m.
The personalized CORE survey url will be emailed to the designated chapter CORE contact in early November.
Additional Staff Review of CORE Submissions Planned for 2010
ASTD chapter services will be adding a step in the staff’s CORE submission review process in 2010. Staff will be reviewing the chapter membership rosters submitted with the CORE report to calculate the joint membership percentage so that we can more closely track this important metric.
Tools for Chapter Success
New Tool for Chapter Collaboration!
Chapters benefit when they work together and learn from each other, which is why national ASTD created a new tool for chapter leaders—the Chapter Collaboration Portal, found at www.collaborate.astd.org. The portal will allow you to:
- Share best practices, including sample tools and documents
- Upload and download documents in different categories such as: technology, professional development, board resources, membership, communication, and national resources
- Search for board members of other chapters by leadership position, chapter, or name.
To login to the Chapter Collaboration Portal and use this dynamic tool, all board members must have a single sign-on profile setup and be coded as a “chapter leader” in ASTD’s database. If you do not yet have an astd.org profile, go to www.astd.org to register and create your profile, username, and password. Click here for a job aid on how to create a single sign-on profile on www.astd.org. If you are having problems accessing the site, please contact your chapter coach to ensure that you have been identified by your chapter as a current chapter leader.
Toolkits for Employee Learning Week are Now Online
Employee Learning Week is December 7-11, but now is the time to start planning what your chapter can do to highlight the value of learning during this time. There are some great resources online for you to use, including graphics for electronic and print use, toolkits for planning your event(s), proclamation toolkits, and examples of what other Champions of Learning did the past couple of years. Remember, when you participate in Employee Learning Week your chapter will receive official recognition from ASTD and will be featured as a Champion of Learning on the Employee Learning Week website. For more information and to access your toolkit, go to www.employeelearningweek.org. There will be an Employee Learning week webcast on October 13, and a session at ALC if you want even more information.
News from National
Chapters and National ASTD Formalize Relationship
You should have received an announcement regarding the new chapter-national affiliation agreements. To read the announcement, Click here. National Advisor for Chapters member, Christie Ward, facilitated a webcast providing an overview of NORE (National Operating Requirements) and the affiliation agreement. The webcast archive is available on the Chapter Leader Community website.
NEW Brochure Available – National Benefits for Chapter Members
A new brochure has been created for chapter leaders to promote the benefits of national ASTD membership to chapter members. This brochure highlights the benefits national ASTD provides to its members, please Click here to view. Distribute this brochure at chapter meetings and post to your chapter website to promote national ASTD membership. This can also be used as a recruiting tool to assist the chapter in reaching its goals for the Chapter Joint Membership Challenge. For additional membership resources available to your chapter, visit the “Power of 2” website or contact your chapter coach.
Chapter Joint Membership Challenge
Fall is here! What better way to finish off the year than with a Fall Membership Drive? The “Value of ASTD National Membership” flyer and the “National Member Benefits for Chapter Members” marketing tools are a great tools to get this started. Not only could this help your chapter with joint membership but it could also pay for incoming board members’ national ASTD membership. All chapters should have received a message informing them of their individual goals for the challenge. If your chapter has not received this message please contact your chapter coach.
CHAPTER LEADER ALUMNI – This Group’s for YOU!
Are you getting ready to transition off your chapter board and willing to stay on a contact list for additional volunteer opportunities, or provide advice if ASTD chapter services or current chapter leaders need to call on your expertise and experience? If so, please join the new ASTD Chapter Leaders Alumni Group. ASTD chapter services and the National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) will use this group as an ongoing resource to support chapters. If you have a LinkedIn profile, search for the “ASTD Chapter Leaders Alumni Group” to join. If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile yet, Click here for a job aid on how to set one up.
Collaborate on Tony Bingham’s New Book!
Following up on his keynote speech at the 2009 ASTD International Conference & Exposition, ASTD President and CEO Tony Bingham is working on a book with long-time workplace educator and business writer Marcia Conner about social media and learning. Tony is inviting members to collaborate on this project by sending their stories and ideas for case studies to a special email address set up for this purpose. Email your ideas or background about your organization’s use of social media in learning to press@astd.org. Be sure to include contact information so the writers can get in touch with you for more details.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Reauthorization Update
One of ASTD’s public policy initiatives is to advocate for the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the landmark legislation originally passed in 1998 to streamline and coordinate workforce training programs at the federal level. While WIA reauthorization has been on the Congressional agenda several times in recent years, it has not passed. However, in this session of Congress, both committees in the House and the Senate are working on this legislation and have held public hearings in recent months. More information from the committees’ hearings may be found here: http://help.senate.gov/Hearings/2009_07_16/2009_07_16.html or http://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/labor/competitive-workforce/.
In addition to WIA reauthorization, ASTD is following specific training bills. Of the more than 300 pieces of legislation introduced in this session of Congress that include training, ASTD is tracking specific legislation of interest to members and the workforce development community. Check the legislative tracking chart on the public policy page of ASTD’s website for up-to-date information.
Meet the New Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) Members
We’d like to introduce you to the four new members who will be serving on the CRC for 2010.
Sharon Dera, CPLP, Fort Worth Mid-Cities
Sharon is currently the past president of the Fort Worth Mid-Cities Chapter and has been a member of ASTD for the past seven years. She has worked in the field of workplace learning and performance for over 17 years. During her tenure on the Fort Worth Chapter Board of Directors, she was instrumental in realigning the chapter’s mission and vision, changing the operations of the chapter to run as a business, and implementing many programs to fulfill strategic operational goals. Sharon has an MBA from the University of Dallas and holds various certifications including the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) and the Human Performance Improvement (HPI).
Russell Wheeler, Greater Atlanta
Russell is currently the VP of Technology for the Greater Atlanta Chapter, and has been a chapter leader there since 2004. A workplace learning and performance professional for more than 13 years, Russell is passionate about the training industry. He co-authored and published a research article titled “Reactions to Creative Problem Solving Training: Does Cognitive Style Make a Difference?” which appeared in the Fall 2004 edition of the Journal of Creative Behavior, a peer-reviewed scholarly periodical. Russell holds a Master’s of Science in Innovation and Change Leadership from the International Center for Studies in Creativity from SUNY – Buffalo State College.
Jennifer Tomarchio, CPLP, Fort Lauderdale
Jennifer is currently the past president of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter. Under her leadership in 2008 the chapter was recognized for several best practices and grew to be the largest chapter in Florida. The chapter won Chapter of the Month in October 2008 and two SOS awards for sharing best practices for the Strategy and Planning Session that she organized going into her term as President. Jennifer has worked in the learning and performance field for 15 years and earned her CPLP as a pilot pioneer when the certification was first introduced. Previous to that accomplishment she also earned a certificate in Training and Human Resource Development from Florida International University and a certificate in Organization Development from Fielding Graduate Institute.
Diana Spendlove, CPLP, New Mexico
Diana is the past president of the New Mexico Chapter. During her leadership, the 2008 ASTD New Mexico Board accomplished over 25 initiatives while increasing monthly attendance by 30 percent, local membership by 40 percent, and conference revenues by 67 percent. Diana holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology and a wide range of professional certifications and is currently working toward an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential from the International Coaches Federation. As a CPLP Pioneer, she is passionate about increasing the number of CPLPs in New Mexico and teaches a CPLP exam prep course through the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education division to help her colleagues pass the exam.
September 2009
Chapter Recognition:
Congratulations to the Chapter of the Month for September: Puget Sound!
Calendar Dates
Chapter Leader Community Web Tour – September 14
Disney’s Approach to Inspiring Creativity webcast – September 15
BEST Awards Announced – October 1
Building a Partnership with the Local Public Workforce webcast – October 1
Learn from the BEST Conference – October 2
Employee Learning Week webcast – October 13
Create a Meaningful Career webcast – October 15
ALC: Pre-conference – October 29
ALC: October 30–31
Employee Learning Week: December 7-11
CORE submission deadline: January 31, 2010
Upcoming Webcasts
Disney’s Approach to Inspiring Creativity – September 15, 2009 (4 p.m. ET, (3 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. PT)) – The Disney Institute continues to partner with ASTD chapters in a revenue-share opportunity created around professional development. Find out more about this unique opportunity here.
Learn from Others’ Successes and Avoid Recreating the Wheel - September 22, 2009 (4 p.m. ET, (3 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. MT, 1 p.m.) Co-facilitators Paul Smith (2009 Chapter Recognition Committee Chair, National Advisor for Chapters) and Lisa Downs (2010 Chapter Recognition Committee Chair) will lead a webcast designed to help you leverage the best practices of your peers by tapping into tools, resource, and templates other chapters have successfully used. Click here to register.
Building a Partnership with the Local Public Workforce System – October 1, 2009 (2 p.m. ET, (1 p.m. CT, noon MT, 11 a.m. PT)) – Your local public workforce investment system can be a great resource for your chapter. Join Michael Ferraro, a member of ASTD’s public policy team, to find out how you can tap into the billions of dollars state and federal governments are spending for job training and related services. Click here for event details.
Employee Learning Week – October 13, 2009 (1:30 p.m. ET, (12:30 p.m. CT, 11:30 a.m. MT, 10:30 a.m. PT)) – Join this webcast to get great ideas for making Employee Learning Week (December 7-11) a tremendous success for your chapter or business. Jennifer Homer, ASTD VP of Communications and Member Relations, will share ideas, best practices, and lessons learned to help you put together a plan to highlight the value of learning. Register here.
Create a Meaningful Career: Find a Soulcheck, Not a Paycheck – October 15, 2009 (2 p.m. ET, (1 p.m. CT, noon MT, 11 a.m. PT)) Wall Street Journal columnist and ASTD author Alexandra Levit will present a free webcast for members who join or renew their national ASTD membership before September 30, 2009. Space is limited. Click here to reserve your spot!
ALC News and Information
2009 CHAPTER LEADERS CONFERENCE (ALC)
Cruising to Chapter Excellence
October 29-31, 2009
Marriott Crystal Gateway, Arlington (Crystal City), VA
Register online
• Speakers and facilitators include Beverly Crowell, Beverly Kaye, Jim Smith, Jr., Sivasailam “Thiagi” Thiagarajan, ASTD CEO Tony Bingham, Bob Pike, and members of the National Advisors for Chapters (NAC).
• Concurrent session topics such as growing your membership, volunteer recruitment, and nonprofit finance basics are now posted online and are categorized into five tracks:
Chapter Management
Leadership
Branding
National ASTD
Learning, Development, and Performance
• Join the ALC Green Initiative. All session handouts will be provided on a thumb drive—allowing you to view handouts from all sessions (even the sessions you don’t attend). Bring your laptop and use the thumb drive to access the handouts during the session, or print in advance!
CORE Corner
NEW CORE Planning Workbook Coming Soon!
The finishing touches are being put on a new tool to help manage Chapter Operating Requirements. Check the Chapter Leader Community (CLC) after September 20 for this new resource.
Core Contacts Needed
If your chapter hasn’t indicated your designated CORE contact to receive the CORE survey link yet, please send the name and email address of the chapter CORE contact to Lisa-Marie Gardner. The CORE submission deadline is January 31, 2010.
Checking in: Chapter Joint Membership Challenge
How are you doing on the Joint Membership Challenge? ASTD is challenging ALL chapters to increase the number of joint members! Encourage ASTD national members to join chapters and chapter members to join national ASTD. Build a partnership between national ASTD and local chapters to inform members of the benefits of the “Power of 2.” Chapters that have been working on a plan to increase joint membership and have already invested resources this year will be recognized and rewarded.
Each chapter will receive an email message informing them of their individual goals for the challenge. For more information on the challenge, and to see the list of prizes, please click here. If you have any questions about this membership challenge please contact your chapter coach.
New Membership Resource – Value of National ASTD Membership
A new marketing resource has been created for chapters to promote the value of national ASTD membership to chapter members. The flyer outlines the benefits of the “Power of 2” and benefits national ASTD provides to its members; please Click here to view. Chapters are encouraged to distribute this piece at upcoming chapter events and post to your chapter's website to increase joint membership. This is also a great way to reach your chapter's goals in the Chapter Joint Membership Challenge. To find additional membership resources available to your chapter, please visit the “Power of 2” website or contact your chapter coach.
Are You Using the Right ASTD Logo?
Make sure you are using the correct ASTD chapter logo on your website and all of your communications! Click here for downloadable logos that meet ASTD branding guidelines!
Tools for Chapter Success
New Chapter Leader Community Debut and Webcast Tour!
The Chapter Leader Community (CLC) website has a new look. The site was revamped so chapter resources are easier to find. This information-rich website serves as a one-stop shop for all chapter leader needs. The url will remain www.astd.org/clc.
The largest portion of the CLC will be dedicated to chapter management including CORE, Chapter Administration and Membership Program (ChAMP), discount partnerships, chapter best practices and chapter recognition. The CLC will continue to include toolkits, chapter coach contact information, a chapter locator, and logos available for download in addition to other professional development resources. Check out the new design and streamlined navigation! Click here. All chapter leaders are invited to attend a webcast on September 14 as we “tour” the new CLC site. You may find that there is much more at your fingertips than you ever knew! Click here to register.
News From National
Welcome to Two New National Advisors for Chapters!
Veronica Bruhl, CPLP and Barb Smith have been elected to serve as National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) for a three-year term, 2010-2012. For more information about NAC, click here.
Veronica is the past president of the Chicagoland Chapter and has held national leadership positions with the Chapter Recognition Committee, Chapter Operating Requirements Committee, Chapter Excellence Awards Team, and currently serves on the ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference Program Advisory Committee. She has more than 10 years experience in the fields of designing learning, delivering training, improving human performance, measuring and evaluating, and managing the learning function. She has been an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University since 2008 and an independent consultant since 2007 working with a wide range of industry sectors, both public and private. She has held several positions in the training and development field and has a Doctorate degree in Instructional Technology from Northern Illinois University. She is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources from SHRM.
Barb has been active in ASTD and the local Rocky Mountain Chapter, including serving on the chapter board for the past six years. She brings more than 20 years of organizational development, change management, strategic planning, and training experience to her clients. Barb’s background includes serving as the organizational change manager for a joint venture of two Fortune 100 oil and gas firms where she participated on and coached the executive team, and facilitated new strategies, structures, and culture. As an internal training and human resources manager and professional, she designed and implemented hundreds of successful leadership, professional and technical improvement processes, programs, workshops, and organizational development interventions. In her current work as an external partner, Barb collaborates with leaders of diverse organizations to achieve results.
The OfficeMax discount printing program has been modified. Specifically ASTD has negotiated new pricing for the online orders placed by chapter leaders for chapter business cards, letterhead, envelopes, note cards and note card envelopes. Online ordering will be unavailable while the new pricing is updated. Look for this functionality to be back on line in late September. If you have immediate ordering needs, contact Cami Best-Jones at cjones@astd.org.
National Operating Requirements – coming soon!
The National Operating Requirements (NORE) will be announced to chapters next week. Please look for an email to arrive from ASTD. Your National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) representative and ASTD chapter coaches will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Learn from the BEST – ASTD’s premiere awards, the BEST Awards, will be announced on October 1. Join the BEST winners for a conference and take away award-winning practices to implement in your business or chapter. Make plans to attend and click here for more information.
How to subscribe to the LCN
Chapter board members are automatically subscribed to the LCN. Please send all chapter board member updates to your chapter coach so that they can receive important information for chapter leaders.