Hawkeye ASTD

ASTD International Conference & Exposition

The ASTD International Conference & Exposition is schedule May 16-19, 2010 in Chicago, IL.

Click here to learn more: http://www.astdconference.org/

Great news! We are putting a Chapter Team together!! What does that mean to you…it’s all about the pricing.

 

National Member Cost/Non-National Member Cost

Not part of the Chapter Team after 3/31    $1,300/$1,600

Not part of the Chatper Team on or before 3/31   $1,050/$1,350

Part of the Chapter Team anytime by 4/30    $900/$1,200

 

We only need five members of our Chapter to attend to get this pricing – and we already have four!

 

Already paid a higher price – no worries – let us know that you want to be part of the Chapter Team and we can get that portion refunded.  Want to get the best deal – you can still join National and take advantage of the best pricing!

 

Don’t forget – registering for conferences or purchasing anything from the ASTD store – use our Chapter number to help us get a portion of that back!  Hawkeye Chapter Code 6101

 

Please contact Karen Schumacher with questions or to let her know of your interest! kschumacher@vmind.com or 319-268-2844.  Hope to see you there!

March Chapter Meeting - CPLP

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) – What, Why, and How!

The ASTD Certification Institute's Certified Professional in Learning and Performance Certification (CPLP) equips you with the tools to be the best in the field and lets employers know that you have real world, practical expertise that can be readily applied to the current work environment. CPLP gives you the capability, credibility and confidence to be a high performing contributor in your organization. Be one of the best ---- Become a CPLP!

Attend the March Hawkeye ASTD March Site Meeting, Friday, March 12 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the location nearest you.

This is your chance to get answers to frequently asked questions including:

· What is the CPLP? Why might this certification be important to me?

· Who can apply for the CPLP? Am I ready?

· What does the CPLP cover?

· What is required for the work product submission?

· How much studying/preparation is required? What is the cost?

· When are the testing windows? When do I need to register?

· What is the pass rate for the Knowledge Exam?  How do I prepare?

· How long is the certification valid?

· What is involved in the recertification process?

· Is it really worth it?

We will be starting a local study group and want to know your interest and availability.  This is a great opportunity to take your training and development credentials and experience to the next level.

Please RSVP to the site coordinator in your location.   Site location and coordinator information can be found on:  http://www.hawkeyeastd.org.

Remember bring a guest and earn 50 incentive points!

February Chapter Meeting

How Do You Maximize Your Training Budget?

We all seem to be in the same situation…being asked to do as much or more with fewer resources.  So let’s pool our talents and experiences to help each other deliver great training using fewer dollars.

 

Attend the February Hawkeye ASTD February Site Meeting Friday, February 12 from 11:30 to 1:00 at the location nearest to you.

 

This is your chance to brainstorm with your learning and development peers.  We are asking each of attendee to bring one or more concepts/ideas that have worked for your organization this past year.  If your idea is a winner with your peers…a prize is in your future!

 

Please RSVP to the site coordinator in your location.   Site location and coordinator information can be found on:  http://www.hawkeyeastd.org.

 

Remember bring a guest and earn 50 incentive points!

January Chapter Meeting

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT HAWKEYE ASTD CHAPTER SITE MEETING: 

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 11:30 TO 1:00

 

We talked employee engagement during a couple 2009 meetings so to start off 2010, we thought it might be beneficial to take that conversation a little further and ask Dan Day and Kate Richards, principals of the Minneapolis agency Brandtender Marketing, for this insightful learning on how engaged employees make an impact on your organization.   

 

During this workshop you’ll discover the DNA of your organization—the individual styles, generations and cultures of employees—and how it can be used to differentiate your brand in the marketplace.  Specifically you will learn:

 

    - What a “Brandtender” is and does

    - The three things the world’s best brands do well when it comes to employees

    - How to align employees with your brand and empower them to represent it

    - How these “engaged learners” can have a huge impact on your company

    - Best practices from companies like Best Buy and Wellsfargo

 

To RSVP: Click on the Leadership Team tab of www.hawkeyeast.org to find the email address for the site coordinator in your area.

Announcements

What a great all-chapter meeting last Friday in Manchester! 

A very interactive workshop allowed guests and new members the opportunity to get acquainted with the tenured members at our last event for 2009.

 

With Thanksgiving next week, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the 2009 Board for their involvement this year.   They are the reason Friday the 13th was such a success.  Thank you: Karen Schumacher, Deb Oliver, Joanne Koopman, Sheila Schmidt, Dan Block, Kim Recker, Lisa Bowers, Tanya Benson, and Jade Handy for a successful year.

 

Lastly, there were a few announcements from the meeting that we want to make sure everyone has:

• Pay your 2010 Hawkeye ASTD dues by December 15, 2009 to get the 2009 rates of $40 for single, $200 for Corporate and $20 for student. Many have already taken advantage of this savings.
• If you renew your National ASTD dues or buy from the ASTD online store, be sure to include our chapter code, 6101, as we get credit for the membership on our CORE requirements and a rebate for store items.
• Based on your survey feedback, meetings for 2010 will continue on the 2nd Friday of each month.
• Mark your calendar now for Friday, January 8th from 11:30 to 1:00 for the first site meeting of 2010. Topic TBD.
• The 2010 Board will be meeting in December to finalize calendar dates and topics so watch for a calendar announcement or check the Event Calendar on the Hawkeye ASTD website.

Diana Heinemann

REMINDER: All Chapter Meeting on November 13th

 REMINDER:

Join the All Chapter Meeting on November 13th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Topic: Personality Styles

Presenter: Sheila Schmidt

Location: Manchester Golf Club 18175 222nd St. Manchester, IA

http://manchestergolfcourse.net

 

Recognize and celebrate the fact that each person in an organization is unique, with different communication styles, and different ways of contributing. In these differences are great strengths, but how do we recognize and make the very best of them?  During this session you will gain a greater understanding of your communication style and decision making style, and the styles of others.   This session is highly interactive, and everyone will leave with a greater understanding of themselves and others.

 

Please RSVP to Diana Heinemann: Diana.Heinemann@Yellowbook.com or 319-790-3477

November All Chapter Meeting - Personality Styles

Join the All Chapter Meeting on November 13th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Topic: Personality Styles

Presenter: Sheila Schmidt

Location: Manchester Golf Club 18175 222nd St. Manchester, IA

http://manchestergolfcourse.net

 

Recognize and celebrate the fact that each person in an organization is unique, with different communication styles, and different ways of contributing. In these differences are great strengths, but how do we recognize and make the very best of them?  During this session you will gain a greater understanding of your communication style and decision making style, and the styles of others.   This session is highly interactive, and everyone will leave with a greater understanding of themselves and others.

 

Please RSVP to Diana Heinemann: Diana.Heinemann@Yellowbook.com or 319-790-3477