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President's Message

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:59:35 GMT

We know you love your ASTD Sacramento Chapter. The leadership team of ASTD Sacramento wants to hear from you as members and interested non-members to help steer the direction of chapter activities, events, and internal functions. We are currently looking for people with ideas and solutions for 2010 to serve on volunteer committees or to lead important initiatives serving our 900 contacts in the Sacramento area and beyond! New ideas that need the power of personal committment are: Stockton Area Members Quarterly Networking Meeting Spring-Summer 3-Part Series, Fundamentals for Professional Trainers Sac Area Learning Leaders Network Breakfasts (quarterly) Chapter Awards Programs (Best Company and Individual recognitions) New Member welcome and mentor There's never a shortage of good ideas...just a shortage of good people to make it happen. If these ideas (or others) raise your get-involved-pulse, call me or email mail@astdsac.org to discuss what it might look like...

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:10:07 GMT

Welcome Sacramento Members!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:03:57 GMT

Our mission is to serve chapter members and other professionals in the training and development field, as well as, local business organizations in the Northern California area. Attacking the World’s Training Management Challenges Michael Grabow is the owner and founder of - The Essential Link Business Coaching and Training Network. Michael has over 28 years of experience in human resource development and management with global organizations. He is a certified instructor with Ken Blanchard Companies and Franklin/Covey. In addition, he is a certified Business Coach with businesscoach.com and an instructor at CSU Sacramento. His passion is to see human potential within organizations realized, released, and renewed. The Essential Link Business Coaching and Training Network has been in the conducting training, coaching businesses and developing leaders since December 1981. Michael’s projects have taken him to Australia, Japan, Turkey, and Okinawa. His primary focus...

Featured Member

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:41:15 GMT

Member of the Month The Sacramento ASTD Member of the Month for March is Mike Hodge. Mike, tell us what you do professionally? I am a training and organizational development consultant specializing in providing services to the government sector. I own and operate Organizational Development Services Plus - http:www.odsplus.us. What do you find most rewarding about your career? I get a great deal of satisfaction from seeing participants gain new perspectives and become confident in applying learned skills back in the workplace. Would you mind sharing one of your favorite T&D tips or techniques? During my classes I ask participants to set 5 goals they would like to achieve in terms of learning class content in addition to the outcomes and goals I show them. I use periodic content reviews during the course of my class and ask them to put a checkmark by each of their goals as we progress through the class. At the end of the class I ask if they have any goal that...

Join ASTD Sacramento

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:55:56 GMT

As a member, you are entitled to the full range of benefits offered by the
Sacramento Chapter of ASTD

Chapter Website - The chapter website keeps you abreast of the latest in chapter news and in training and development.

Monthly Meetings - An opportunity to share information, exchange ideas, and network with other training and development professionals.

Professional Development - Monthly educational programs provide the latest information and techniques in the field of training and development.

Chapter Membership Directory - The "Who's Who" in training and development in the Sacramento area.

Job Information - Companies seeking training and development professionals place job listings with the Sacramento Chapter of ASTD.

Workshops and Special Events - Periodically, the chapter sponsors workshops and special events designed to meet the continuing education needs of the members.

Membership Application to Join Us!

Leadership Team

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:50:24 GMT

President - Mike Hodge Organizational Development Services Plus info@odsplus.us 2011 President Elect - Michael Bliss Bliss Enterprises michael_bliss@comcast.net Past President - Carol Christensen UCDavis Medical Center 2450 48th Street Sacramento, CA 95817 Phone Number: 916-734-4197 carolc@surewest.net Director of Programs - Tyler Wade People Development Systems Phone Number: 916-607-1976 Fax Number: 916-872-4525 tyler.wade@ppldev.com Director of Programs - Bruce Winner Los Rios Community College District (916) 563-3232 winnerb@losrios.edu Programs Associate - Eric Girard Girard Training Solutions 209-795-7660 eric@girardtrainingsolutions.com Director of Memberships Heather Rico People Development Systems 916-705-1474 heather.rico@ppldev.com Director of Special Events - Tobi Ingram Sr. Manager, Human Resources, Siemens MicroScan 916-374-2563 mail@astdsac.org 2010 Director of Finance - Ed Dahlquist, CPA ...

Member Services

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:49:51 GMT

My Information

All contacts in the ASTD Sacramento data base can review and update their own information as needed. To access your personal listing and information, click memberships.

If you wish to stop receiving email notices of events and news, please select Opt-out to cease notices. You are welcome to reverse this at any time to resume receiving notices by email.

Member Services

This section of the site contains content restricted to ASTD Sacramento members only.

As a member, you may request a copy of the 2009 Financial Report and/or monthly Board and Leadership Meeting minutes by submitting an email request to mail@astdsac.org.

New President's Message

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:31:29 GMT

As incoming President for 2010, I want to take this opportunity to thank Carol Christensen for her dedication and hard work. Carol’s commitment to Sacramento ASTD has been a driving force in seeing the chapter through what has been a difficult year for ASTD. Membership has been down locally and nationally as a result of many companies’s cutting back on financial support for their training professionals. One of the outstanding accomplishments for ASTD Sacramento was the development of a well thought out 5 Year Strategic Plan. One of my major goals as President is to work the plan and grow membership. I want to continue the emphasis on the “For Profit Sector” and launch a major effort at recruiting membership in the government and nonprofit sectors. Most of you are aware that the Sacramento region is host to many of the State’s agency headquarters where the primary responsibility for training resides. Likewise, the region has many city, county and...

Frequently Asked Questions

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:00:49 GMT

These items are provided to help ease your way around the site and functions. For suggested additions to these FAQs, please email us at mail@astdsac.org. Q1. How do I log in? A. Select Log In from the right bar menu. If it is your first visit to the site, create a user account by entering a user name and password. Record this for later reference. Q2. Do I need to log in every time? A. No. Select the checkbox to Remember Log in so that after the first time you access the site from a computer, you won't need to log in every time. Q3 How do I change my user name or password? A. Log in and select click here to reset login information. under Forgot Password? You will receive a confirmation of a successful change. Q4. How do I register for an event? A. Click Our Chapter Events in the blue horizontal menu bar. Locate the month and event, then double click the event to display the registration information and form. Q5. How do I join ASTD Sacramento Chapter? A. Click...

Affiliate Associations

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:20:18 GMT

Sacramento ASTD has partnered with other professional associations/organizations
in the Northern California region to provide members with additional development opportunities and enhance the value of being a member of Sacramento ASTD.
This page identifies our affiliates and their websites.

As a Sacramento ASTD member, you are able to attend Affiliate programs at their "member" rates. You can expand your networking and professional development opportunities by attending Affiliate events and programs. Visit each Affiliate's
website to learn about their programs for this month!

Train-the-Trainer Conference

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:43:00 GMT

See the Schedule for the Fundamentals for Professional Trainers ConferenceThe ASTD Northern California Training Consortium was formed to provide annual career development events for new and experienced workplace or organization learning professionals. The training consortium is sponsored by ASTD Sacramento Chapter. Educational events are founded on the research, principles, publications, and successful competency models of ASTD National, Arlington, Virginia. Click Calendar of Events to view the conference announcement and registration Stepping Up: Advancing Your Professional Knowledge and Skills, Friday March 26, 2010, 8am - 5pm, Location: Drexel University, 1 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, All Sessions $269 Members, $299 non-members Select one of three sessions Session I: Crucial Conversations, presented by VitalSmarts Session II: Web 2.0 and Beyond – Get Onboard with Social Learning Session III: Creating a Really Effective, Engaging eLectronic Engaging Learning...

Fundamentals for Professional Trainers Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:58:35 GMT

The Fundamentals for Professional Trainers conference for new and experienced trainers will be presented as a three-part series on Fridays beginning in May, 2010.
The ASTD (American Society of Training and Development) Competency Model is the foundation behind the high quality, value driven
train-the-trainer event for professional skills in assessing,
creating, and delivering employee and non-profit learning and development.
Attend this regional event for professional skills provided by ASTD Sacramento.

Please check back on Our Chapter Events for more information and details soon.

Website Information:
If you are a first time visitor to the site, please create your user account by selecting the Login tab. Create your user identification name and password. If you are new user on the ASTD Sacramento site, you will now receive meeting descriptions and invitations. Interested in joining ASTD Sacramento? Please click Member Services to see the benefits and information how to join or renew an existing membership. Also, please visit Visitor Services, FAQs for helpful navigation hints.

Check My Membership

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:37:34 GMT

Hello Members,

You can now access and view your user account and check your

past events,
payments (invoices),
last membership join date, and
next expiration date.

After logging in, review your infomation under the picture box. Hey...add a picture while you are there! Expand the ability of others to contact you by adding Web identities and additional contact information!

Be sure to keep your member demographic information and work information current. It is also extremely helpful if you also let us know if you are a national member or not yet.

Talent Bank Directory

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:35:58 GMT

The ASTD Sacramento Talent Bank contain profiles of members’ expertise and specialty offerings. Employed professionals and independent consultants alike complete a survey in order for the chapter to collect categorical information.

When a new member joins, the application form creates a profile with employment information, additional contact information and other options. Members can opt out of having their profiles viewable by others by sending a request to mail@astdsac.org .

Casual visitors and registered users of the website can access the Directory module of the website. After log in, the user receives the screen with several icons including the Directory icon (book). The Directory has various categories of expertise where the visitor can search by a specific skill set (for example: Instructional Design) and receive a list of members with that expertise.

Members are invited to submit several directory listings under the specific category areas. To do so, access the directory icon/module of the website, click Add and fill out the information, selecting the category each time, and submit. You will need to start a new directory listing for each area of expertise in order to be located in several categories.

In the News

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:45:20 GMT

Keep up with ASTD Sacramento!

The bi-monthly President's Message includes news, suggestions, and ideas from the current ASTD Sacramento Chapter President.

View recent photos from chapter activites or conferences in Photo Albums

Read the latest ASTD Sac Newsletter - June 30, 2009

Read the most recent ASTD Sacramento Chapter Newsletter, June 30, 2009

Find out more information about our regional Train-the-Trainer Conference!

Nov. 13-15, 2009 Fundamentals for Professional Trainers

or Register for the conference at Register for Conference Now!

Discover how you can become involved in supporting our chapter, or organize chapter volunteers to help others. Click Volunteer Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:58:46 GMT

Monthly Programs

Our chapter’s monthly meetings provide a casual setting to sit with other professionals from a variety of industries and workplaces. Many meetings include a networking activity or small group activity based on the speaker’s topic. We encourage all participants to extend their personal introduction and inquire information from others. Bring your business cards and trade with other participants. Make a quick note on the collected cards about an interesting fact or shared connection; then email that person later to keep the connection going.

Special Networking Events

At least once a year the chapter devotes an entire event to networking with peers and new faces in the Sacramento area. Hiring employers and leaders in need of consultants often attend as well. Watch for chapter invitations and check the Calendar (link) of events for our next networking event or other opportunities to connect and expand your network. For more information about our most recent Speed Networking Event, please visit the Chapter Photo Album (link).

Sacramento ASTD has a discussion group on LinkedIn! Take advantage of the many contacts that are available to network with your peers and colleagues locally, as well as nationally.

Now is also a good time to update your own LinkedIn profile with information about your services, expertise, background, etc. Remember that every word you use in your profile becomes a potential search word. Also take advantage of the discussion feature to reach out to the entire Sacramento WLP community!

Happy chatting!

Volunteer Opportunities

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:52:34 GMT

Chapter Service Volunteer The chapter is operated completely by volunteers! The Board of Directors, project leaders, special interest group leaders, and monthly program speakers donate their time and expertise in support of local training and development professionals at all stages of their careers. Many levels of volunteers are needed to successfully function as a vibrant chapter: Single Event Volunteers Become a greeter at one or more monthly program meetings Assist with committee work for one or more special events or learning conferences Work behind the scenes to secure corporate or other sponsor donations of meeting space, meals, or in-kind donations (such as free printing) Project Leaders Help create a new service such as resume building, interview skills, or job search strategies Lead a special interest group such as the CPLP study group, mentor new members, or organize a learning leaders’ network Board of Directors The chapter Board consists of the...

Chapter Brochure

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:50:09 GMT

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Website Support

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:24:37 GMT

For questions regarding content or suggestions for improvements, please contact Deb Sorrill, Website Project Leader at mail@astdsac.org. Please include specific information about what functions are not working for you and the area of the website where you experienced difficulty.

For questions regarding your membership information as it appears on the website, please contact Valerie Burns, Director of Memberships at mail@astdsac.org.

For more information about our website software, please visit Tendenci at schipul.com.

Visitor Services

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:16:46 GMT

Frequent Attender Awards

Enjoy incentives for being active in your ASTD Sacramento Chapter! Your participation earns points that add up to discounts and benefits.

Members with 6 points earn a free regular monthly meeting (value $35.00) (Special events are excluded)
Members with 12 points earn a free monthly meeting and an ASTD publication (approximate value $70)
Non-members with 6 points earn a $20 discount off of a new membership (25% off $80)

From our site you may view and print a Frequent Attender Award Card.

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President's Message

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Welcome Sacramento Members!

Featured Member

Join ASTD Sacramento

As a member, you are entitled to the full range of benefits offered by the Sacramento Chapter of ASTD

Leadership Team

Member Services

My Information

Member Services

New President's Message

Frequently Asked Questions

Affiliate Associations

Train-the-Trainer Conference

Fundamentals for Professional Trainers Conference

Check My Membership

Talent Bank Directory

In the News

Networking Opportunities

Monthly Programs

Special Networking Events

LinkedIn

Volunteer Opportunities

Chapter Brochure

Website Support

Visitor Services

Frequent Attender Awards

As a member, you are entitled to the full range of benefits offered by the
Sacramento Chapter of ASTD