Emerald Coast Chapter of the ASTD

Our Programs

Every month, except December, our chapter holds a luncheon meeting. It's an opportunity to attend educational programs and for networking and professional development for our members. Non-members are always welcome to attend to see if membership is right for them. For additional information about our monthly programs or if you would like to present a program for our members, contact Julie Ray, Vice President of Programs.

2010 Program Calendar

Programs usually run from 11:30AM to 1PM and are subject to change.
Please RSVP by noon the Friday before the program to reserve your seat.
Non-members are welcome to attend.

Mark your calendars for these outstanding programs!

*January 12* Facilitating Organizational Change: 5 Secrets to Nagivating Change Successfully Learn the 5 secrets of change management. Tracy Tapp, MSOD and Julie Ray, Ed.D.-Human Resource Solutions	February 9 Measuring & Evaluating: Employee Performance: Strategies for ensuring an effective evaluation process. David Goetsch, Ed.D., Author, Vice President - Northwest Florida State College/UWF Campus and College Centers	*March 9* Managing the Learning Function: Assessing Training Transfer& Transfer Climates: Gain knolwedge of the training transfer and transfer climates. Reid Bates, Ph.D., Professor in the Human Resource and Leadership Development Program- Louisiana State University. Dr. Bates will be giving his presentation via a webcast.
*April 13* 1/2 Day Workshop Delivering Training: 17 Ways to Add Value and Make a Difference Bob Pike, CSP, CPAE-Speakers Hall of Fame Founder/Editor in Chief – The Creative Training Techniques Newsletter, Chairman/CEO – The Bob Pike Group Click here for more information Click here for registration Note: Workshop runs from 8:00 am-1:00 pm Cost:$100 for members, $125 for non-members	*May 11* Organizational Knowledge: Employment Law Training for Supervisors and Managers: What you should be covering and Why Elizabeth V. LaFollette, P.A.,- Pleat & Perry	*June 8* Designing Learning: Second Life® virtual world training demonstration: Cindy Stagner, also known as Cindy "Bolero" in Second Life- South Valley Media Group. We will be joining Cindy Bolero in Second Life® for this presentation.
*July 13* Improving Human Performance: Solving the Mystery: Identifying Your Organization's Actual Performance Improvement Needs Susan Van Buren, Ph.D., Manager of Employee Development and Training- CHELCO	August 10 Career Planning and Talent Management: Succession Planning Robin Grobsmith, SPHR, Human Resources Manager- Jacobs Technology	*September 14* Coaching: Goals: Prescription for Success or Failure? Desley Parker-Taking Stock in Children
*October 12* 1/2 Day Workshop More information coming soon....	November 9 Roundtable Best practices shared by members Volunteer to share your beset practices by Oct 13, 2010.	*December 14* No Scheduled Meeting Board 2010 Planning Meeting only Enjoy your Holidays, See you next year!

General Information

Monthly luncheon meetings:

WHEN?

THE second Tuesday of every month (unless a federal holiday)

WHERE?

Northwest Florida State College (formerly Okaloosa-Walton College), Niceville Campus, Gallery in the Student Mall, Building K. View map.

WHAT TIME?

11:30AM until 1:00PM, except in months with 1/2 day workshops .

COST? (includes program and lunch)

$17.00 for Non-Members
$12.00 for Member

RSVP to Rita Smith , Vice President of Hospitality, by noon on the Friday before the luncheon. Programs are subject to change. Contact Rita Smith to be included in the program e-mail distribution list.

Updated: 4/19/10
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