August Programs
Chapter Meeting - Fort Collins

September Program
Cosponsored with ASTD & NCCA

October Program
Half-Day Workshop

November Program
Chapter Meeting

December Program
Chapter Meeting

2009 Fall Program Schedule
Print out the expanded information and mark your calendar.

Benefits of National Membership
ASTD Western Region
Chapter Coach

Partner Events
Upcoming ASTD-NRC partner events and other events of interest.

Welcome to the August Newsletter!
After a summer break, our monthly programs are resuming. We held our second program in Cheyenne on the 12th and our next program in Fort Collins will be on the 25th. Note that our new meeting location for Fort Collins is the Harmony Grill which offers a larger meeting room than the Egg & I.

Check out the program calendar below for titles and dates through December, including the half-day workshop with Michelle Cummings on The Trust Factor. And for those of you who cannot make lunch meetings, be sure to note the September 15th after-dinner program starting at 7 pm with Sam Lloyd from Boulder (cosponsored with NCCA).

Speaking of programs, Cindy Wilson, our VP for Programs, is resigning from the board. She has done an absolutely outstanding job in lining up great programs and in meeting our goal of publishing dates three to four months in advance. Cindy, thank you so much!!
 
So, now, we need a volunteer to be VP for Programs. The position involves soliciting, reviewing and recommending speakers for our monthly programs. Cindy already has the programs lined up through December so it is great time for a transition. Please let Dave Vance know if you are interested.

Last, we are featuring an article this month on the benefits of national ASTD membership. About half of our chapter members are also national members. There are a LOT of benefits to national membership. If you have not looked lately, check out the article to see what is new. For many it will easily be worth the $199 annual fee. ($169 if you join/renew local membership at the same time).

How to Develop a Mindset That Guarantees Success with Ava Diamond        

Do you want to take your life and your work far beyond where you’ve ever been able to take them? Do you hold yourself back with limited thinking? Do you avoid taking risks  when you want to go full force?  Ava gives people the inspiration and tools they need to take their lives and their businesses to the next level.  An expert in employee engagement, she works with everyone from executives to the front line to create aligned, focused organizations where people are passionately committed to results. Click here for expanded details
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Harmony Grill, Fort Collins, CO
$15 Members/$25 Nonmember
Register Here

When the news is filled with stories of layoffs, high unemployment, financial crises around the world and in our own state and communities, organizations of all types are faced with the challenge of keeping morale and productivity high! This program will give you many ideas, tools and techniques to use within your organization to achieve that goal. You will learn how to help others handle the anxiety, uncertainty, and pressure caused by the difficult times we are in. Sam is the author of six books including Leading Teams: Skills for Success, Coaching Skills for Leaders, Developing Positive Assertiveness and Accountability: Managing for Maximum Results.

 Click here for expanded details
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009   7:00-8:30pm   Harmony Grill, Fort Collins, CO
$7 Member/$10 Nonmember - Drinks and menu items will be available for purchase.
Register Here

Imagine a workplace that is relaxed, yet energized, with employees who are focused, passionate, and incredibly productive. The key to such a place is what we call the Trust Factor. In this thought-provoking and interactive program, participants will discover how powerful an impact trust can have on improving relationships, performance, and their overall work environment.

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Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009  7:30 am - 12:00
Location: Embassy Suites Centerra (I-25 at US34)
$79 Member/$99 Nonmember
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Martin Shields, Regional Economist and Associate Professor at Colorado State University, will share the economic outlook for the country and for our region. Join us to learn about the prospects for next year and get answers to your planning questions: What will the recovery look and feel like? What areas will lead and where will employment pick up first? What are the critical assumptions underlying the forecast?  Click here for expanded details.

Gillian Driscoll, an award winning public speaker, will share tips and techniques to improve your presentation skills. Gillian has a PhD in Communication from the University of Colorado and is the owner of Communication Strategies, LLC

Other News & Events

Benefits of National Membership

Northern Colorado Coaches Alliance
(NCCA)
Tuesday, September 15
Evening with Sam Lloyd with ASTD NRC
See details above
Visit the website.


Northern Colorado Human
Resources Assn. (NCHRA)
Tuesday, September 8
11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Worksite Wellness: How Important Is It?
For more details, click here.
 

Colorado Career Development Assoc.
(CCDA)
Visit the website.
 

ASTD Rocky Mountain Chapter
August 24-26, 2009
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Designing Learning - ASTD National Certificate Program in Denver
Members $1,395.00,
Nonmembers $1,695.00 .Please register and use our RMC Chip Code CH6046 for benefits to our Chapter.
For more information or to register click here

September 23, 2009 - 11:30 - 1:30 pm
ASTD Educational Luncheon
Developing Assessments with Mike Bridwell
Click here to register

 
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
August 18, 2009 - 7:30 am
CyberChat Series

TBA, at the Chamber, free to investors, $10 for non. For more info.
Visit the website.
 

National ASTD Membership: A Career Investment that Pays Off

Membership in a professional association is a long term investment that can pay off handsomely. According to a 2008 research report from the William E. Smith Institute for Association Research, people who belong to associations earn more, are happier in their jobs, have satisfying careers, and feel connected to leaders within their industry.

Of course, simply joining can’t make all of that happen, but by using the benefits, staying current with industry news, content, and trends, taking advantage of professional development opportunities, can and will put your career on an upward path.

ASTD offers benefits and resources which help accelerate professional growth in the workplace learning and performance industry. These tools and publications showcase the latest trends, techniques, and best practices used by industry leaders worldwide. One of ASTD’s newest member benefits, the ASTD Online Library, allows members access to full text articles from nearly 3,000 of the most respected periodicals and journals. Plus, the library provides 290 full articles from more than 75 newspapers and regional business publications. Access to these resources allows ASTD members to do their own research and advise their colleagues with productive, proven learning solutions.

ASTD is committed to delivering useful and relevant data about learning investments, practices, and trends in workplace learning and performance. Members use ASTD’s industry data and research to gain support for their programs and improve the quality of their own research conclusions. With new research published each year, ASTD is the world leader in content for this profession. The annual State of the Industry Report details training expenditures and commitment across an array of companies and industries. Enhanced data collection provides a highly insightful approach to reporting the value of learning. For learning executives and business leaders, obtaining accurate and actionable information about learning remains a critical aspect of sound decision making.
Given current economic challenges, it is important for everyone to enhance their professional development. National ASTD membership gives you access to a wide variety of educational resources, tools, and research and lets you take advantage of unlimited networking opportunities through conferences, meetings, and an exclusive virtual community. Members gain satisfaction from sharing their knowledge and experience with others and developing their skills to advance in the profession.

To learn more about National ASTD member benefits please visit www.astd.org.

For Questions, please email info@astd-nrc.org               Visit our website at www.astd-nrc.org