May Chapter Meeting
Lorraine Bosse-Smith provides strategies for beating stress and achieving
balance in our personal and work lives.
May Cheyenne, WY Meeting
Frankie Clem explores ways to increase motivation for your learners.
June Networking Event
ASTD, NCCA and NCHRA will host an informative and fun networking event at
Biaggi's on June 3rd.
Member's Corner
Bob McDonnell wants you to talk to strangers.
Partner Events
Upcoming ASTD-NRC partner events and other events of interest.
May is election month for ASTD Northern Rockies Chapter Board officers. The current slate includes the following:
• President- Dave Vance
• Past President – Sue Fody
• Treasurer – Dan Chenoweth
• Vice President for Programs – Cindy Wilson
• Vice President for Outreach and Marketing – Bob McDonnell
• Vice President for Membership – Kim Pichot
• Vice President for Cheyenne GIG – Veronica Pedersen
• Vice President for Communication – open
The election will be held at the regular May meeting on the 19th (11.30 pm at the Egg & I on South College).
We are always looking for fresh ideas, new perspectives and more energy. Plus, some of the current officers have served for several years already and would like to retire some day! If you would be interested in an officer position, now or in the future, or would just be interested in a member-at-large position without formal responsibility, please write Dave Vance at jjansunsnow@aol.com. n
Networking Event
Remember to register for the June 3rd Networking Event at Biaggi's from 5-7 pm. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the NCHRA and NCCA, who like us, are professional organizations dedicated to human development. Appetizers will be served and there is no charge, but you must register in advance!
Chapter Update
Your chapter was notified in April that it achieved 100% compliance with the highest standards set by the national ASTD for chapters!
First Chapter Meeting in Cheyenne, WY
Date: Tuesday, May 18 Registration 11:45, Lunch and Introduction of ASTD: 12- 12:30, Presentation: 12:30 – 1:30. Location: Laramie County Community College, the Center for Conferences and Institutes Bldg, Room 129
Date: Tuesday, May 19 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Egg and I Restaurant - 2809 S College, Fort Collins
Register Here
Like ASTD NRC, both NCCA and NCHRA are dedicated to human development in general, and to the professional development of their members in particular. A representative from each group will speak for five minutes followed by 15-20 minutes of structured networking. The remainder of the time will be unstructured. Each group will have literature available including a calendar of their upcoming programs for the next three-four months.
Memberships, books or other prizes will be given away towards the end of the event. There is NO CHARGE for attending but you must register in advance. Hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be served (other drinks available for purchase from the bar). We anticipate 50- 70 attendees. Non members are welcome. Register for this event with with NCHRA.com.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 5-7pm Location: Biaggi's Ristorante in Loveland, CO
Member's Corner
ASTD-NRC Board Member 2009
May 19, 2009
7:30 to 9 a.m.
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
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May 27, 2009
ASTD Rocky Mountain Chapter
9 am- 12 pm or 1 pm - 4 pm - Two sessions
ASTD Technology Workshops
Morning or afternoon
session in Wi-Fi enabled workshop. Google Docs, Blogging and latest Social
Networks
Click here for more info
Click here to register
Jun 2 2009
11:15AM to 1:00PM
Northern Colorado Human
Resources Assn.
Landing on Your Feet When You’re Downsized” - Helping Your Former
Employees and Yourself to Move Forward
presented by Rose Marie Studer
NETWORKING 101 - Your mother was wrong!
Sorry, but good old mom was mistaken when she told you not to talk to strangers. How are you ever going to meet new people, find new opportunities or get new business if you don’t open up?
Many people dread going to an event where they know few, if any people. Planning ahead and have the right frame-of-mind will make these gatherings —or at least tolerable.
The upcoming get-together that is co-hosted event (ASTD-NRC, NCHRA and NCCA) will be a good chance to try this out. Chances are you will already know some of the people attending, so it shouldn’t be overwhelming.
When you attend any networking event, there are a few things to consider:
• What is your goal? Do you want to attract more clients, find new employees or just seek people with common interest or occupations as yours?
• Will they remember you? Most events have lots of people, so you want to be memorable. Have a good elevator speech ready, AND be ready to listen to theirs. (See my elevator speech below)
• How will you remember them? I know you think you will remember each and every person you interact with at the event. Right! When you get their card, (or later right after the event) jot on the back of it where you met them and any follow-up you will do. Trust me, you will thank me someday.
• What do you have to give them? Do you have an old-fashioned business card, brochure or marketing piece?
• Do you have and ID? No, not for buying drinks, but so they can remember you. Wear a nametag. Sometimes it helps to have something other than just your name on the tag. I have been putting wordsbybob.com (my blog) on mine. It makes my tag unique and can be a conversation starter.
• Do you have three hands? Most of us don’t, so think logistics. Picture this—you have a glass of your favorite liquid in one hand and a plate of goodies in the other. How in the world are you going to shake hands or give and receive business cards?
• Do you have “herd mentality”? If you attend with co-workers or close friends, don’t just hang out and talk to them. Spread out! You can see them anytime. This is your chance to interact with others.
Most of all, relax, enjoy yourself and see what happens. I do lots of face-to-face networking. For the most part, I have never met a psycho person or serial killer. They tend not to attend these type events, I think. (Just good people with the same trepidation you have)
Here is my elevator speech (or a reasonable facsimile thereof), for what it’s worth.
“Hi, I’m Bob McDonnell. I am a freelance writer and blogger. My main focus is on newspaper feature articles. I have a blog, www.wordsbybob.com that explores the use, misuse and humor or words. How about you?”
I hope to see you on June 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Biaggi’s. Don’t be a stranger!.
Bob McDonnell is a member of ASTD National, and is an ASTD-NRC board member who enjoys meeting people in person and virtually, humor and being a grandpa.
(See calendar of events for details)
For Questions, please email info@astd-nrc.org Visit our website at www.astd-nrc.org