Emerald Coast Chapter of the ASTD

Our Programs

The chapter's purpose includes promoting professional development of its members through educational programs, training sessions, and opportunities for information exchanges, networking and community service. For additional information about our monthly programs, contact Carol Morris, Vice President of Programs.

General Information

Monthly luncheons:

are held on the second Tuesday of every month;
are usually located at the Gallery in the Student Mall (Building K) of the Niceville Campus of Okaloosa-Walton College;
usually last from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.; and
cost $17.00 for Non-Members and $12.00 for Members for the program and lunch.

RSVP to April Adams, Vice President of Hospitality, by noon on the Friday before the luncheon.

2008 Calendar

Programs are subject to change. Contact April Adams to be included in the program e-mail distribution list.

*January 8* Designing Learning April Adams, PhD The University of West Florida - Eglin Center	February 12 Improving Human Performance: Identifying Performance Gaps & Utilizing Training Solutions Joan and Joseph Cozart OpX Group	*March 11* Delivering Training: Webinars Vanessia Thomas Premiere Global
*April 8* Workshop "After What's Been Learnt Has Been Forgotten" Tips and Experiences in the Evaluation of Training Stephen E. Dickinson Practical Quality Services, Inc. Presentation Slides (CLICK HERE)	*May 13* Facilitating Organizational Change Dr. David Goetsch Vice President Okaloosa Walton College Presentation Slides (CLICK HERE)	*June 10* Career Planning & Talent Management "Supersize Me: Ideas for Growing Your Employees" Karen Sieczka Founder, Growing Great Ideas Training Click link below for PDF report: www.GrowingGreatIdeas.com
*July 8* Internal & External Motivators: 12 Keys to Having Successful Outcomes Dr. David Schjott Okaloosa Walton College Location Change: First United Methodist Church, Niceville Lunch: BBQ from Jim & Nick's ($15 mbrs, $20 non-mbrs)	August 12 Knowledge Management John A. Pieno, Jr. Chairman, Florida Sterling Council	*September 9* Workshop Business in the Year 2008: Doing More With Less Dr. David Goetsch Vice President Northwest Florida State College Click below for: Team Ground Rules Team Charter Sample 8:00 AM Sign-in & Coffee/Bagels & Danish 8:30 AM Workshop 11:30 Lunch
*October 14* Round Table Sharing of Your Best Programs YOU ASTD Emerald Coast Members	November 18 Career Readiness: Hire the Right Person for the Right Job the First Time Warren May Project Coord, Florida Ready to Work Room Change: Learning Resource Center - Rm 131, NW FL State College Lunch: BBQ from Jim & Nick's	*December* No Scheduled Meeting Enjoy your Holidays!

2007 Calendar

*January 9* Achieving positive and cohesive outcomes during business & organizational change Rick Severance President/CEO of The Severance Group, LLC Presentation Slides (CLICK HERE)	February 13 Pleading Your Case: Presentations That Persuade, Prove and Produce Jill Vandagriff, P.A. Chesser & Barr, P.A.	*March 13* Team Development Dawn Moliterno President/CEO Walton County Chamber of Commerce
*April 10* Impassioned Teaching - The Art of Coaching & Mentoring Brittney Ezel Women's Head Basketball Coach Okaloosa Walton College	*May 8* Workshop Opportunities for Excellence - The Possibilities in a Process Oriented Business Joan R. Cozart Principle, OpX Group Presentation Slides (CLICK HERE)	*June 12* Transformational Leadership - Discover Your Shine Factor Dr. Jennifer Whitaker Halogenex Atlanta, GA
*July 10* Lessons Learned: How to Gain Support for Training Carol Morris Training & Instructional Design Manager The Sterling Companies	August 14 Coaching & Training for Business Impact Dianne Guthmuller Manager of Performance Consulting Synovus Financial Corporation Presentation Slides (CLICK HERE)	*September 11* Online Training: You Can Do It, We Can Help Becky Spence Online Trainer Okaloosa County School District & our Chapter President
*October 9* Workshop Fun Works: Creating Places Where People Love to Work Leslie Yerkes Author & President, Catalyst Consulting Group Cleveland, OH 8:00 AM Sign-in & Coffee 8:30 AM Workshop 11:30 Lunch	November 13 To Be Announced	*December* No Scheduled Meeting Enjoy your Holidays!