Welcome
to CCASTD! As a new member, you may be wondering:
where do I start? The CCASTD website is filled
with information and it might seem a bit overwhelming
at first glance. This brief orientation was
developed with you, the new member, in mind.
It will introduce you to the organization
by covering all of the essentials in a simple,
streamlined manner. Once you have an overview,
it will be easier to focus your attention
on those areas of particular interest for
you.
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Click here to
view the events calendar at-a-glance. This
will help you decide which events to attend
so you can plan accordingly. It is best to
register early to get the early bird discount
rate.
Transportation Alert:
If you are a member who needs a ride to events
or has a car and is willing to carpool, look
for the “Carpool
Connection” link next to each event
listing. You will be taken to the member interactive
forum where you can coordinate transportation
via email. This is a great way to pool resources
and make new friends at the same time! |
Click
here to be taken to the Member Communications
page. As a member, you will receive the quarterly
Training Today magazine and The
UPDATE chapter newsletter. These publications
are available in electronic format on the
website. Take a moment to peruse the latest
issues to bring you “up to speed”
with chapter news. The chapter also sends
out E-Blast electronic reminders prior to
events.
Later, you may wish to return and read many
of the excellent articles archived in past
issues. Article titles are listed on the Web
site below the corresponding Training Today
issue for easy reference. |
Click here to
be taken to our Member Volunteer page. The
fastest way to make friends, network, gain
valuable experience, and strengthen the chapter
is by volunteering your time and talents.
Several opportunities are available and most
take only a few hours a month.
Unsure? If you don’t see something that
interests you, simply fill out the general
volunteer form at the top of the page. You
will be able to indicate your preferences
regarding skills you wish to learn and skills
you wish to use during your membership, and
you will be contacted later. |
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Click here
to be taken to the Professional Development
Network (PDN) page. Here you will find subsets
of members who have organized around special
interests to further their professional development.
If you do not see one that interests you,
consider starting a PDN of your own —
directions are given for how to start the
process. |
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Click here
to be taken to the Member Benefits Password
page. Here you will find a review of password
instructions to gain access to the Membership
Directory, Membership Website, and Online
Job Bank areas of the website. |
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Click here
to be taken to the Online Bookstore, in partnership
with Amazon.com,
where you will find a list of recommended
books and a list of books written by CCASTD
members. Important: when making purchases
through our website, be sure to utilize our
Chapter Code CH5009 when prompted for the
Chapter or Source Code. It is a tracking code
linked to ASTD that returns a portion of the
revenue to our chapter, which helps improve
our services to you. |
Click
here to be taken to the Interactive Forum,
where you can join interesting discussions
or start one of your own.
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here to review the ASTD and CCASTD
Ethics Codes. These are the principles that
guide our professional behavior. |
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Click
here to be taken to the Committees /
Board page where you will get an overview
of CCASTD structure and leadership and be
introduced to the current Board of Directors.
You are welcome to contact them with questions,
comments, or concerns by simply clicking on
their name, which will set up their email
address for you. Please feel free to contact
members of the Board / Committees —
they want to hear from members! |
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hope you have enjoyed this Orientation and
that is has been a useful tool for getting
your CCASTD bearings. Once again, welcome
and thank you for your membership! |
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