Emerald Coast Chapter of the ASTD

Membership Information

Whether your career as a training or performance professional is successful or not depends on you and the resources you choose to use. As the premier association in workplace learning and performance, the American Society for Training & Development has a full range of products and services to help you achieve your goals—no matter which direction your career takes you. You will find that the collective knowledge and experience of National ASTD staff and Emerald Coast Chapter members are filled with practical solutions and innovative insights.

National Membership

For information on National ASTD, check out www.astd.org.

Chapter Membership

Our local chapter will provide you with:

Local networking opportunites;
Professional development opportunities;
Local learning opportunities;
Leadership skills opportunities; and
Reduced prices for chapter events.
Eligibility for Chapter Membership

Membership in the chapter is open to those who have interests or responsibilities in training, human resources development, and workplace learning and performance and who are interested in advancing the objective of the chapter and the Society.

Chapter Dues

Local chapter dues for 2008 are $50.00 annually, $25.00 for full time students and retired professionals. An annual corporate membership is $175 (covers five professionals from a single organization).
Questions?
Contact Tasha Gunn, Vice President of Membership, at members@astd-emeraldcoast.com.

Chapter Membership Application

To obtain an application for membership, click here (requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader). Once the application is completed, please send it to one of the following addresses:

e-mail form to:	and/or mail form and check to:
members@astd-emeraldcoast.com if a third party (such as your company) is paying your dues in a separate mailing.	Tasha Gunn Vice President of Membership ASTD Emerald Coast Chapter P.O. Box 1766 Niceville, FL 32588-1766

Chapter Committees

If you would like to serve on one or more of the following committees, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form.

Membership
Chairperson: VP of Membership
Develops and implements recruiting plans and programs designed to promote the Chapter and increase membership.

Programs
Chairperson: VP of Programs
Coordinates and facilitates programs and events to meet the professional development needs identified by the membership.

Hospitality
Chairperson: VP of Hospitality
Coordinates events and ensures that members and guests feel welcome.

Communications
Chairperson: VP of Communications
Develops and implements programs to keep the members and community informed of the plans, programs, and achievements of the Chapter and its membership.

Recognitions
Chairperson: Immediate Past President
Develops and implements the Chapter’s awards and recognition program to ensure that members, volunteers, and area organizations who contribute to the success of the Chapter and the industry are recognized for their contributions.