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CCASTD 2011 Membership Survey
Thanks to all the members that completed the 2011 CCASTD Membership Survey in December. We had a 18% participation rate for the survey!
The CCASTD Board of Directors closely reviews the survey results to continuously improve the chapter services that we provide to our membership. A summary of the survey results will be available in the State of the Chapter Report in January 2012.
Congratulations to the following members who won the $10 Amazon Gift Cards for completing the survey!
Anna Weselak, Limmie Batchelor and Susan Robbins.
Results Are In For The 2012 CCASTD Elections!
The election process for the 2012 CCASTD Board of Directors is complete. Congratulations to the newly elected 2012 board members:
President-elect: Paula Frangella
VP, Marketing: Larry Straining & Joie Marshall
VP, Programming: Bob Becker
VP, Membership: Cheryle Gara & Joseph Tota
VP, Finance: Alan Montague & Wendi Barlow
VP, Communications: Jann Iaco
Interested in getting involved with CCASTD in 2012? Contact our Directors of Volunteers: Stephanie Leese Emrich or go to our "Volunteers" webpage. Active involvement with CCASTD is the best way to take advantage of your membership!
Donald Kirkpatrick Retires: Colleagues Gather to Say "Thank You."
Trish Uhl, CCASTD 2011 President and CEO, Owl's Ledge proudly hosted the Dr. Donald Kirkpatrick Retirement Celebration in conjunction with the 2011 ASTD International Conference & Exposition (ASTD ICE) in Orlando, FL on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Details....
Congratulations to Our Newest CPLPs!
Alan Montague, CPLP
Renie McClay, CPLP
Thinking About Getting Your CPLP Certification???
Are you thinking about preparing for the CPLP knowledge exam this summer or fall? What a great investment in your professional growth. One of our CCASTD members can provide space for a study group at a local university. If you are interested in being part of the study group, please contact Hadiya Nuriddin, CCASTD CPLP Director, to get your name on the list.
Our Mentoring Program needs YOU!
CCASTD is proud to feature its Mentoring Program as a special member benefit. We need mentors to help shape the knowledge and development of our fellow CCASTD members. If you have five or more years of experience in the learning and performance field and are looking for a new way to expand your network, sharpen your skills and differentiate yourself from others in the industry, then we invite YOU to participate in this exciting program! More..
ASTD Education Programs – National focus, Local convenience
ASTD Education Programs are the perfect way to further your professional development. ASTD will be hosting some of its premier programs in Chicago, IL.
Don't miss out!
Click here to find out more and register!
Happy Anniversary to the following CCASTD Members!
15 years
Donna Steffey
10 years
Barry Pilkington, BS
Sandra Stricker
5 years
Tara Lane
Maureen Solberg
Katrina Thompson, BA
Programs
January Dinner Meeting
*THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*
“State of the Industry – State of YOU!”
Do you want to know…
- Where our industry is heading?
- What’s currently “hot” in the field of Workplace Learning and Performance (WLP)?
- Where YOU think you need to brush up on YOUR skills to remain current and competitive?
Start the New Year by joining your colleagues in a discussion regarding recent industry research on where our industry is headed and how this affects you and your career plan.
In this highly interactive session, you will…
- Help identify key emerging trends in the Workplace Learning and Performance (WLP) field.
- Review the ASTD Competency Model as it relates to your personal development.
- Develop your personalized action plan to determine three areas to focus on in 2012 to remain competitive in our field.
Special Sponsor: Michael Quinlan, Inc., authorized Principal Associate of VitalSmarts and the leading Midwest distributor of award-winning programs Crucial Conversations™.
Michael Quinlan, Inc. is providing a FREE copy of Change Anything to all participants at January 2012 Chapter Meeting.
More information!
Don’t miss the following three opportunities to Engage Execute and Exceed in 2012 with CCASTD:
- Book Exchange
- Drawing for a free ASTD Educational Program
- Enter to win a Registration to ASTD 2012 ICE Conference
ASTD 2012 International Conference & Exposition Denver CO, USA
Held each spring, this premier event for workplace learning and development professionals welcomes 8,000 attendees from more than 70 countries. These professionals manage all aspects of learning in their organizations. From CEO to specialist, from dean to student, ASTD 2012 welcomes people from across the globe.
Visit the official ASTD 2012 International Conference & Expostion website for complete conference details, including networking events and hotel/airline discounts.
http://www.astdconference.org/ice12/public/enter.aspx
Conference: May 6 – 9, 2012
EXPO: May 7 – 9, 2012
Preconference Workshops: May 5, 2012
2-day Certificate Programs: May 4 - 5, 2012
3-day Certificate Programs: May 3 – 5, 2012
CCASTD Member Benefits:
- Attend a monthly chapter dinner/meeting in January, February or March and have your name placed in a drawing for a free Conference registration to the ASTD 2012 International Conference & Exposition
- Don’t worry, even though we are only giving away one registration you can still receive an additional discount just by being a member of CCASTD. Contact any one of the CASTD board members and we will help you register with the discount information.