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 Chapter Membership
Kim Pinchot
VP Membership

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

Welcome to the September Newsletter!
We hope you will spend a few minutes checking out the upcoming programs which are planned through December so you can calendar them well in advance. Notice a few things in particular
   • In September we have an evening program with Sam Lloyd cosponsored with the NCCA. The topic is very timely: Maintaining Morale and Productivity in Tough Times. Register now!
   • The October program is a half-day workshop at the Embassy Suites with Michelle Cummings who presented to us in March (You said, “Bring her back!”)

Also, our new web site is up and running!!!! Check it out at astd-nrc.org. We hope you like the look and feel, and find it both helpful and easy to use. You can find a complete listing of all our programs plus information on membership, our 2009 Goals and the Mid-Year Report to members, and contact information for the board members. This fall we plan to start work on a “members only” section which will contain a directory of members (who opt in), past program presentations, and more. If you would like to help, please contact Kim Pichot or Dave Vance.

New members over the summer include Diane Campbell, Ava Diamond, Sharon Roberts-Meyers, Pam Kurtz, Celeste DiIorio, Patricia Eichorn, Bill Shirley, Ann Winslow, Sara Colorosa, Pam Smith, Kristen Coffel, Keith Sathe, Rebecca Wallace and Melissa Powell. Welcome! We look forward to getting to know you.

Renewing members include Mary Schneider, Doreen Warrender, Patsi Maroney, Angie Koponen, Diana McKinney, Andrea DiMatteo and Dan Chenoweth. Thank you for renewing! We appreciate your continuing support.

And speaking of membership, see Kim Pichot’s (VP for Membership) article this month on the value of local membership. If you are not member, please consider the value provided by joining the chapter. If you already are a member, please help us spread the word.

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.

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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 and Crossroads Blvd)
$79 Member/$99 Nonmember
Register Here

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 Chapter Membership

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



Northern Colorado Human
Resources Assn. (NCHRA)
Tue Oct 13 2009
11:15AM to 1:00PM
2009 Northern Colorado Trends and Projections
For more details, click here.
 

Colorado Career Development Assoc.
(CCDA)
9/24/09 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Mental Health America of CO Tribute Dinner
10/8/2009 8:00 am
Humanistic Psychotherapies Conference
10/16/2009
CCDA Fall Conference: Strategies for Succeeding in today's Emerging Economy
10/20/2009 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
University of Denver Federal Advisor Training
Visit the website.
 

ASTD Rocky Mountain Chapter
September 23, 2009 - 11:30 - 1:30 pm
ASTD RMC Educational Luncheon
Developing Assessments with Mike Bridwell
For more information, Click here.
 

October 21, 2009
ASTD - RMC Half-Day Workshop
Using the Denison Model to Get Your Organization Un-stuck with Bill Neale
For more information, Click here.

 
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
09/15/2009 Joel Comm 7:30 AM
CyberChat Series
For more info.

09/17/2009 5:30 PM - Regional Business After Hours
Visit the website.

2009 SHRM Colorado State Conference Sept. 30th thru Oct. 2nd, 2009
Keyestone, CO
Go to: www.coshrm.org for a full conference schedule and registration.

Chapter ASTD Membership: An Excellent Career Network
Last month we featured an article that described the benefits of national membership. And now you may be wondering “What is the difference between national and chapter membership“? Chapter membership helps you get involved in your professional development at the local level. As social beings we have a need to interact with others. Interacting with people from the same professional background opens up a whole new dimension of professional growth for us.

The Northern Rockies Chapter is a group of learning and development professionals who actively support and learn from each other. Our active membership is over 70 members strong with a wider network of over 200 contacts. It provides growth opportunities for anyone interested in workplace learning and performance. If you’ve been to one of our meetings, you know that we are a friendly group who enjoys networking while learning.

One of the greatest benefits I have found in joining our chapter has been networking with other professionals. Especially in today’s economy, there is great value in being connected to others who may be experiencing similar difficulties or situations. How inspiring it is to connect with someone from another organization and discuss the trends in the area. Or say you’re new to the field and feel rather alone? Look no further, you have a group of people willing to share with you, answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. Maybe you’re looking for an area expert who can help you brainstorm or find resources. You may just find that person at your chapter meeting!

The Northern Rockies Chapter meets on a monthly basis to provide you with the opportunity to network and also to learn. The speakers at our meetings are subject experts, and most of them are local to our area. As you listen to a variety of presentations, you gain new insights, get to know experts who are here locally, and continue your professional growth. On the other hand, we are always looking for someone new to present a topic to the group and welcome the opportunity to learn from your expertise.

On an annual basis, we conduct a survey of our chapter members with the intent of listening to your needs, understanding the direction you would like us to take, and taking positive action to always serve our members. As a result, we are working on creating a members’ only online directory that will feature your areas of expertise, your interests, and a means for other members to more easily find you and network with you. Over the next couple of months, you will be receiving a phone call asking you for information that you may want to share. This is a perfect opportunity to actively grow your personal network and give us direct feedback to what would most benefit you directly.

Last, membership can save you money. It is only $50 per year which entitles you to discounted program fees. Typically, you will save $10 on each monthly program and $20-$40 on half or full-day workshops.

To learn more about the Northern Rockies Chapter of the ASTD please visit www.astd-nrc.org.

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