I look at the calendar and ask myself, “How did it get to be August already?” The good news is that ASTD-OC has had a productive summer . . . even taking the month of July off. 

We kicked-off the summer with an addition to the Board. Coline Son Lee joined the Board as the Co-VP of Marketing and has made a serious splash into chapter events. Here's some info on Coline:

• She comes to the chapter from Northern California where she has been active on ASTD National activities.
  
• She has her CPLP and has initiated a CPLP preparation and study group program for the west coast with ASTD-OC being the hub for the program.
  
• Coline was instrumental in securing the Advanced Storyline from Articulate workshop, held August 7. In her short-time on the Board, she has helped the chapter kick-off a sizzling summer.
  
• Welcome, Coline!

The June Monthly Learning Event with Mark Samuel was a hot ticket. The doors had to be expanded for a robust group to hear the details on making one’s self and organization “indispensable.” Mark provided insights and tips that were not only timely in today’s workplace, they were also practical and easy to implement. If you weren’t able to be there, check out Mark’s new book, Making Yourself Indispensable: The Power of Personal Accountability.

ASTD-OC has a lot more in store to “turn up the heat” in August and September.

• The Ardrey Group presents, “Train the Trainers – Four P’s to Team Building Success” on August 22
  
• The September Monthly Learning Event is being hosted at the Enterprise Learning Conference & Expo on September 26. A dynamic panel will talk about learning & development in today's workplace.
  
• Go to astdoc.org for more info on our events.

Would you like to have a Kindle Fire? Here's how you can be eligible: All ASTD-OC members on September 30 will have an opportunity to win a Kindle Fire. Make sure you renew, if your membership is due to expire, and join if you aren’t currently a member. The administration fee will be waived for all new members who join in August and September. Good luck!

The election season is upon us. The Leadership Selection Committee, led by Denise Lamonte, has been contacting potential chapter leaders. August is nomination month. If you, or someone you know, are interested in knowing more or would like to be a part of a dynamic team, please contact Denise at pastpresident@astdoc.org. The rewards of being a part of chapter leadership are bountiful. Ask any Board member for more info.

Continue to enjoy your summer and join us for the ASTD-OC Summer of Sizzle!

 

Rhonda Askeland

2012 Chapter President