SIGs are Special Interest Groups (subgroups) of the Puget Sound Chapter that meet regularly and serve the needs and interests of members and focus on techniques and information relevant to the different functions in the field.
A GIG is a Geographical Interest Group that is a general subgroup of the Puget Sound Chapter. It provides similar programs to the main group for professionals who are geographically distant from it.
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The Puget Sound Chapter is 100% CORE (Chapter Operating Requirements) for 2009.
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If you are a member at ASTD Puget Sound, you have probably noticed all the nice people hosting events, taking your money, writing for the newsletter, participating on committees, creating website content and so on. As VP of Volunteers, I am seeking a team to design and deliver one big APPRECIATION EVENT for all the chapter’s volunteers. It is totally appropriate for any member, active volunteer or not, to join this little team. By the time of the event, you will have obtained “active” volunteer status.
On Thursday, July 16th, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, the ASTDps South Sound GIG will host a presentation on blended learning and Web 2.0. This event will be held at REI campus headquarters, just minutes from I-5 or SR-167.
The evaluation skills program, scheduled for Tuesday evening, has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled in the near future. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
If you are planning on attending tonight's Creativity and Innovation SIG program, the Creative Adventure, be advised that the location has changed from FROM REI flagstore TO
911 Media Arts Building
402 9th Avenue North
Downtown Seattle
We hope to see you there.
The woes of the economy can make us conscious of our own career progression ~ or lack thereof. One thing that can make a significant impact on your career development is your active involvement in your local ASTD chapter. We have a great way for you to get involved!
"Chutzpa" (or chutzpah, which, if you don't know, is Yiddish for "audacity") is how the Tacoma News Tribune describes General Plastics, a dynamic firm in our region that is making great strides in opening markets internationally. The company recently won a top award for its international prowess. And a good chunk of the credit for the company's success is due to employee learning -- and the chutzpa that comes from it. You can read the entire article here.
The Chapter Incentive Program is a way of helping our local chapter financially, which in turn helps us create new programs. When you support the National ASTD by renewing your membership, buying a book, or registering for a national conference, the local chapter earns a part of the revenue. Each chapter has been assigned a source code (for Puget Sound Chapter = CH8020). When you use the chapter source code to purchase ASTD products and services, our chapter will automatically get its share.
The Certified Professional in Learning and Performance™ (CPLP™) offered by the ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) offers workplace learning and performance (WLP) professionals an opportunity to enhance credibility and improve value in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
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