April 17, 2008
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1. Sign up today! The chapter coaches' webcast “Best Practices for Better Chapters” is Tuesday, April 29, at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. PT). Email Renee Eder to sign up.—View more information and a calendar of all upcoming chapter coaches webcasts
2. Chapter Leader Day is Sunday, June 1. Below are a few reminders about Chapter Leader Day and the International Conference & Exposition:
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Are you planning to attend Chapter Leader Day?—RSVP to Marc Povell by May 1. Following Chapter Leader Day, those in attendance are welcome to join us for lunch. The Global Network-Chapter Leaders Joint Luncheon will give you an opportunity to network with your international counterparts and fellow chapter leaders.
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Sign up for office hours with your chapter coach—contact your chapter coach for more information
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3. New IRS regulation may affect your chapter—Deadline for 990N is May 15 for some chapters
4. Special membership discounts available for chapter leaders and chapter members
5. Interested in becoming involved in ASTD national committees or advisors? Below are a few resources to provide you with more information.
- View the ASTD "National Chapter-Related Committees At-A-Glance" overview
- Attend the ASTD Chapter-Wide Conference Call—"Where Are You Heading Next? Volunteer Opportunities for Chapter Leaders" on May 7, at 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. CT, 1 p.m. MT, 12 p.m. PT). The call will be facilitated by Steve Borowiec, NAC Nominating Committee Chair, and features the chairs of the chapter-related committees to answer your specific questions. To RSVP, please email your (1) name, (2) chapter, (3) current chapter leadership position, and (4) what national committee(s) interest(s) you to Renee Eder by May 6.
- Access the NAC Application (deadline: June 11, 2008)
- Access the National Chapter-Related Committee Application (deadline: July 31, 2008)
6. Tip from CORE Committee—maintain written position descriptions for elected chapter board members
7. Looking for ideas for a membership drive?—view SOS best practices from ASTD chapters
8. Five new SOS submissions from the Cascadia, Central Iowa, Eastern Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and Houston Chapters received SOS recognition. View their best practices and others on the Sharing Our Success “Success Stories” page.
9. ChIP Tips—Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP) Toolkit now available
10. OfficeMax discount partnership—offering special pricing for your chapter’s printing and office supply needs
11. Chapter leaders that keep up-to-date with the LCN can win a prize! Congratulations to Jacque Burandt of the San Antonio Chapter on winning a free ASTD Press book by entering the drawing in the April 3, LCN. You could be the next contest winner. Continue to check the LCN for more contest opportunities in the future.
12. Government Affairs updates:
