Chapter Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings
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CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER: Coffee & Connections: A Monthly Virtual Networking Event
CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER: Coffee & Connections: A Monthly Virtual Networking Event
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SUMMARY: The Chicagoland Chapter hosts a virtual networking event on the second Monday morning of the month entitled “Coffee & Connections.” Each session is focused on a theme and includes small and large group discussions, clear takeaways, and action items to complete before the next session. At the beginning of each conversation, key takeaways from the previous meeting are revisited to create a sense of connectivity and encourage repeat attendance. This program has grown into the chapter’s most popular event, strengthened the sense of community within the chapter, increased membership numbers, and led to new sponsorship opportunities.
SUMMARY: The Chicagoland Chapter hosts a virtual networking event on the second Monday morning of the month entitled “Coffee & Connections.” Each session is focused on a theme and includes small and large group discussions, clear takeaways, and action items to complete before the next session. At the beginning of each conversation, key takeaways from the previous meeting are revisited to create a sense of connectivity and encourage repeat attendance. This program has grown into the chapter’s most popular event, strengthened the sense of community within the chapter, increased membership numbers, and led to new sponsorship opportunities.
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Chicagoland - SOS Submission Form
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Chicagoland - Sample Event Slide Deck
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YEAR: 2023
YEAR: 2023
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ANN ARBOR CHAPTER: Professional Name Badge Printing for Low Cost and High Efficiency
ANN ARBOR CHAPTER: Professional Name Badge Printing for Low Cost and High Efficiency
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SUMMARY: The Ann Arbor Chapter identified a way to print professional name badges in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The chapter purchased the Brother QL-710W printer, which has the capacity to print badges, labels, and small banners. The chapter can now print name badges on-site at events, thereby creating a professional and efficient check-in experience for attendees, and it has the ability to include a question or icebreaker on the badges, which facilitates conversation and networking.
SUMMARY: The Ann Arbor Chapter identified a way to print professional name badges in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The chapter purchased the Brother QL-710W printer, which has the capacity to print badges, labels, and small banners. The chapter can now print name badges on-site at events, thereby creating a professional and efficient check-in experience for attendees, and it has the ability to include a question or icebreaker on the badges, which facilitates conversation and networking.
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Ann Arbor - SOS Submission Form
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Ann Arbor - How to Set Up Brother Printer
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Ann Arbor - Brother QL-710W Brochure
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Ann Arbor - Printing Name Badges Job Aid
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YEAR: 2019
YEAR: 2019
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NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER: Monthly ATD Facilitator Webinar Series
NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER: Monthly ATD Facilitator Webinar Series
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SUMMARY: The chapter board created a virtual opportunity, the ATD Webinar Series, for those unable to attend the monthly chapter events in person. The offering provided more professional development opportunities that did not require travel and promoted Power Membership by highlighting a caliber of ATD presenters and thought leaders. These presenters volunteered their time, and most allowed the chapter to record the session. The chapter has approximately 50 participants per webinar without negatively impacting the success of its in-person events.
SUMMARY: The chapter board created a virtual opportunity, the ATD Webinar Series, for those unable to attend the monthly chapter events in person. The offering provided more professional development opportunities that did not require travel and promoted Power Membership by highlighting a caliber of ATD presenters and thought leaders. These presenters volunteered their time, and most allowed the chapter to record the session. The chapter has approximately 50 participants per webinar without negatively impacting the success of its in-person events.
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New York City - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2018
YEAR: 2018
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BUFFALO NIAGARA CHAPTER: Monthly Member Webinars
BUFFALO NIAGARA CHAPTER: Monthly Member Webinars
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SUMMARY: The chapter found that many members were unable to attend monthly events due to job constraints and the chapter’s redundant use of speakers, and it decided to shift to monthly, recorded webinars for standing meetings. Using webinar technology, the chapter provided a variety of speakers addressing different areas of the ATD Competency Model. Moreover, because the presentations are recorded, the chapter developed a webcast archive for members, increasing the value of membership. Through the change, the chapter gained new members and now provides a wider variety of topics and programming.
SUMMARY: The chapter found that many members were unable to attend monthly events due to job constraints and the chapter’s redundant use of speakers, and it decided to shift to monthly, recorded webinars for standing meetings. Using webinar technology, the chapter provided a variety of speakers addressing different areas of the ATD Competency Model. Moreover, because the presentations are recorded, the chapter developed a webcast archive for members, increasing the value of membership. Through the change, the chapter gained new members and now provides a wider variety of topics and programming.
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Buffalo Niagara - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2018
YEAR: 2018
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PIEDMONT CHAPTER: Road Shows
PIEDMONT CHAPTER: Road Shows
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SUMMARY: The chapter hosts an interactive program, know as a Road Show, where a local company opens its doors and hosts one of the chapter's monthly meeting events. The company shares best practices, stories about overcoming challenges, and processes used use to train its team.
SUMMARY: The chapter hosts an interactive program, know as a Road Show, where a local company opens its doors and hosts one of the chapter's monthly meeting events. The company shares best practices, stories about overcoming challenges, and processes used use to train its team.
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Piedmont - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2015
YEAR: 2015
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HAWKEYE CHAPTER: Facilitating Program Meetings Across Different Geographic Locations
HAWKEYE CHAPTER: Facilitating Program Meetings Across Different Geographic Locations
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SUMMARY: Because the chapter supports four different regional locations in Iowa spanning a distance of up to 70 miles between cities but not large enough to support a Geographic Interest Group (GIG), the chapter developed “sites” to hold simultaneous programming. Each location has a "site coordinator" appointed by the board of directors and responsible for working with the VP Programs in facilitating our monthly programs. The chapter meets the same time each month allowing the site coordinator to work with the board to find a location within their city to host the program meeting. Members from that city or surrounding area attend the meeting in their site's host location and participate virtually in the chapter event. Facilitating these events in various locations allows the chapter to deliver the in-person networking opportunities its members desire.
SUMMARY: Because the chapter supports four different regional locations in Iowa spanning a distance of up to 70 miles between cities but not large enough to support a Geographic Interest Group (GIG), the chapter developed “sites” to hold simultaneous programming. Each location has a "site coordinator" appointed by the board of directors and responsible for working with the VP Programs in facilitating our monthly programs. The chapter meets the same time each month allowing the site coordinator to work with the board to find a location within their city to host the program meeting. Members from that city or surrounding area attend the meeting in their site's host location and participate virtually in the chapter event. Facilitating these events in various locations allows the chapter to deliver the in-person networking opportunities its members desire.
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Hawkeye - SOS Submission Form
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Hawkeye - Site Coordinators' Meeting Checklist
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Hawkeye - Agenda Template for Monthly Meeting
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YEAR: 2015
YEAR: 2015
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HAWAII CHAPTER: AOE Event Stamp Card
HAWAII CHAPTER: AOE Event Stamp Card
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SUMMARY: To support the development of the knowledge and skills that are defined in the Areas of Expertise specified in the ATD Competency Model, the chapter encouraged its members to sharpen their sword in each of these 10 areas by attending at least one event in each area.
SUMMARY: To support the development of the knowledge and skills that are defined in the Areas of Expertise specified in the ATD Competency Model, the chapter encouraged its members to sharpen their sword in each of these 10 areas by attending at least one event in each area.
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Hawaii - SOS Submission Form
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Hawaii - 2014 Stamp Card
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Hawaii - 2015 Stamp Card
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YEAR: 2014
YEAR: 2014
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER: Past & Future Leaders' Quorum
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER: Past & Future Leaders' Quorum
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SUMMARY: With the goal of creating a stronger community among the board, chapter members, and the greater Denver learning community, the Rocky Mountain Chapter developed the Past & Future Leaders' Quorum. Through a collaboration of past and aspiring chapter leaders and the use of brainstorming techniques, including mind-mapping and World Café, the chapter collected ideas for future efforts to build the chapter.
SUMMARY: With the goal of creating a stronger community among the board, chapter members, and the greater Denver learning community, the Rocky Mountain Chapter developed the Past & Future Leaders' Quorum. Through a collaboration of past and aspiring chapter leaders and the use of brainstorming techniques, including mind-mapping and World Café, the chapter collected ideas for future efforts to build the chapter.
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Rocky Mountain - SOS Submission Form
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Rocky Mountain - World Café Pamphlet
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YEAR: 2014
YEAR: 2014
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER: Drink & Draw
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER: Drink & Draw
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SUMMARY: The chapter hosts a unique program that highlights visual note taking or graphical illustration that satisfies learners who are both inclined to learning visually, kinesthetically, as well as auditory with verbal step-by-step directions given during the program. A happy hour is provided to foster a relaxed environment allowing participants, who may be more introverted or self-conscious of their artistic ability, to relax, and lower inhibitions and have fun with learning.
SUMMARY: The chapter hosts a unique program that highlights visual note taking or graphical illustration that satisfies learners who are both inclined to learning visually, kinesthetically, as well as auditory with verbal step-by-step directions given during the program. A happy hour is provided to foster a relaxed environment allowing participants, who may be more introverted or self-conscious of their artistic ability, to relax, and lower inhibitions and have fun with learning.
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Rocky Mountain - SOS Submission Form
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Rocky Mountain - Transportation Cheat Sheet
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Rocky Mountain - Drawing Cheat Sheet
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Rocky Mountain - Kris Whittmann Bio
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YEAR: 2014
YEAR: 2014
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ALASKA CHAPTER: GCI eLearning Case Study
ALASKA CHAPTER: GCI eLearning Case Study
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SUMMARY: To demonstrate the value of eLearning, the chapter partnered with a local organization, GCI, to present an example of how eLearning can be implemented within a company using tools that are available on the market. The program doubled the chapter's normal attendance rates and resulted in an invite to present at the Alaska SHRM State Conference.
SUMMARY: To demonstrate the value of eLearning, the chapter partnered with a local organization, GCI, to present an example of how eLearning can be implemented within a company using tools that are available on the market. The program doubled the chapter's normal attendance rates and resulted in an invite to present at the Alaska SHRM State Conference.
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Alaska - SOS Submission Form
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Alaska - GCI Program Press Release on Meet Up
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Alaska - GCI PowerPoint
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YEAR: 2014
YEAR: 2014
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GREATER CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER : Wild Apricot Certificate of Attendance
GREATER CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER: Wild Apricot Certificate of Attendance
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SUMMARY: The chapter received requests for proof of attendance at monthly meetings for attendees to demonstrate personal/professional growth to their employers. The chapter modified a Wild Apricot template to look like a certificate, which is emailed to all meeting attendees automatically after each event.
SUMMARY: The chapter received requests for proof of attendance at monthly meetings for attendees to demonstrate personal/professional growth to their employers. The chapter modified a Wild Apricot template to look like a certificate, which is emailed to all meeting attendees automatically after each event.
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Greater Chattanooga - Wild Apricot Certificate of Attendance Submission
Greater Chattanooga - Wild Apricot Certificate of Attendance Submission
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YEAR: 2013
YEAR: 2013
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SACRAMENTO CHAPTER: Trainer Throw-down
SACRAMENTO CHAPTER: Trainer Throw-down
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SUMMARY: To re-energize programming, the chapter devised an annual holiday event known as the "Trainer Throw-down." Six trainers were given 12 minutes to present their best material, and one winner was ultimately awarded the title of "Trainer Throw-down Champ."
SUMMARY: To re-energize programming, the chapter devised an annual holiday event known as the "Trainer Throw-down." Six trainers were given 12 minutes to present their best material, and one winner was ultimately awarded the title of "Trainer Throw-down Champ."
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Sacramento - SOS Submission Form
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Sacramento - 2013 Pecha Kucha Event
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Sacramento - 2012 Throw-Down Ballots
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Sacramento - 2012 Throw-Down Flyer
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Sacramento - Draft Email Blast
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Sacramento - 2013 Contestant Bios
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Sacramento - 2012 Event Agenda
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YEAR: 2013
YEAR: 2013
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NEBRASKA CHAPTER: Providing HRCI Credits at Monthly Programs
NEBRASKA CHAPTER: Providing HRCI Credits at Monthly Programs
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SUMMARY: To provide certification credit for members and nonmembers and to attract attendance, the chapter began offering HR Certification Institute (HRCI) credit at monthly meetings.
SUMMARY: To provide certification credit for members and nonmembers and to attract attendance, the chapter began offering HR Certification Institute (HRCI) credit at monthly meetings.
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Nebraska - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2013
YEAR: 2013
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GREATER DETROIT CHAPTER: Joint Event with ISPI
GREATER DETROIT CHAPTER: Joint Event with ISPI
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SUMMARY: The chapter partnered with the local chapter of ISPI to put on a training event that would benefit both participating groups. The chapters pooled together their resources to host the event, which led to an increase in membership for both chapters and created the beginnings of a strong partnership.
SUMMARY: The chapter partnered with the local chapter of ISPI to put on a training event that would benefit both participating groups. The chapters pooled together their resources to host the event, which led to an increase in membership for both chapters and created the beginnings of a strong partnership.
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Greater Detroit - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2013
YEAR: 2013
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HAWKEYE CHAPTER: Non-Profit Training (NPT) Day
HAWKEYE CHAPTER: Non-Profit Training (NPT) Day
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SUMMARY: The chapter developed a day where non-profit professionals could come attend chapter events for free that were specifically tailored to individuals who work or volunteer for a non-profit organization.
SUMMARY: The chapter developed a day where non-profit professionals could come attend chapter events for free that were specifically tailored to individuals who work or volunteer for a non-profit organization.
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Hawkeye - Non-profit Training Day Submission
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Hawkeye - NPT Day Press Release
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Hawkeye - NPT Day Budget
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Hawkeye - NPT Day Schedule
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Hawkeye - NPT Day Flyer
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Hawkeye - NPT Day Evaluation
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Hawkeye - NPT Day Thank You Letter
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Hawkeye - NPT Day Presenter Evaluation Questions
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YEAR: 2012
YEAR: 2012
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CENTRAL IOWA CHAPTER: Professional Development Marketing Ad
CENTRAL IOWA CHAPTER: Professional Development Marketing Ad
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SUMMARY: The chapter developed a marketing campaign to advertise the importance of attending programs.
SUMMARY: The chapter developed a marketing campaign to advertise the importance of attending programs.
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Central Iowa - Professional Development Marketing Ad Submission
Central Iowa - Professional Development Marketing Ad Submission
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YEAR : 2012
YEAR: 2012
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CASCADIA CHAPTER: Learning Event Punch Card
CASCADIA CHAPTER: Learning Event Punch Card
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SUMMARY: The Cascadia Chapter developed a rewards program for chapter member who attend their monthly events. After your fifth punch, you get the next event free.
SUMMARY: The Cascadia Chapter developed a rewards program for chapter member who attend their monthly events. After your fifth punch, you get the next event free.
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Cascadia - Learning Event Punch Card Submission
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Cascadia - Learning Event Punch Card Process
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YEAR : 2012
YEAR: 2012
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SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER: Career Club
SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER: Career Club
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SUMMARY: The Career Club meets on the second Saturday of each month to address topics such as finding federal service jobs, building a resume, helping the interviewer discover your qualifications, and the art of networking. The sessions cover a wide variety of topics to ensure the chapter is meeting the needs of new workplace learning professionals as well as individuals looking for the next opportunity.
SUMMARY: The Career Club meets on the second Saturday of each month to address topics such as finding federal service jobs, building a resume, helping the interviewer discover your qualifications, and the art of networking. The sessions cover a wide variety of topics to ensure the chapter is meeting the needs of new workplace learning professionals as well as individuals looking for the next opportunity.
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Southeastern Virginia - Career Club Submission
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YEAR : 2012
YEAR: 2012
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GREATER CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER: "If I Were President of ASTD, I would..."
GREATER CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER: "If I Were President of ASTD, I would..."
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SUMMARY: During a monthly meeting, all participants were asked to take out their business card, turn it over, and write, "If I were President of ASTD, I would...” They were asked to consider and enhancement, improvement, program, etc. they wanted the chapter to consider. At the end of the meeting, the business cards were collected and responses posted to the chapter website.
SUMMARY: During a monthly meeting, all participants were asked to take out their business card, turn it over, and write, "If I were President of ASTD, I would...” They were asked to consider and enhancement, improvement, program, etc. they wanted the chapter to consider. At the end of the meeting, the business cards were collected and responses posted to the chapter website.
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Greater Chattanooga - SOS Submission Form
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Greater Chattanooga - Participant Responses
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YEAR: 2010
YEAR: 2010
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UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER: Expanded Meeting Options
UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER: Expanded Meeting Options
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SUMMARY: This SOS describes what to do when your speaker cancels, addressing managing attendee expectations, assisting the speaker, providing g sufficient content, and paving the path to the next local ASTD event.
SUMMARY: This SOS describes what to do when your speaker cancels, addressing managing attendee expectations, assisting the speaker, providing g sufficient content, and paving the path to the next local ASTD event.
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Upstate South Carolina – SOS Submission Form
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Upstate South Carolina – Meeting Options Results
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YEAR: 2010
YEAR: 2010
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ALASKA CHAPTER: When a Speaker Cancels
ALASKA CHAPTER: When a Speaker Cancels
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SUMMARY: This SOS describes what to do when your speaker cancels, addressing managing attendee expectations, assisting the speaker, providing g sufficient content, and paving the path to the next local ASTD event.
SUMMARY: This SOS describes what to do when your speaker cancels, addressing managing attendee expectations, assisting the speaker, providing g sufficient content, and paving the path to the next local ASTD event.
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Alaska - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2008
YEAR: 2008
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EMERALD COAST CHAPTER: Attracting Speakers
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER: Attracting Speakers
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SUMMARY: To attract high quality speakers on a limited budget, the Emerald Coast Chapter asked local resorts to contribute a night's stay to the speaker.
SUMMARY: To attract high quality speakers on a limited budget, the Emerald Coast Chapter asked local resorts to contribute a night's stay to the speaker.
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Emerald Coast - SOS Submission Form
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YEAR: 2007
YEAR: 2007
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HAWKEYE CHAPTER: Chapter Meeting Evaluation
HAWKEYE CHAPTER: Chapter Meeting Evaluation
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SUMMARY: The Iowa Hawkeye chapter created an evaluation that is used at the conclusion of every quarterly chapter meeting to receive feedback from the chapter’s members about the presenter, topic, and overall meeting itself. The feedback helps determine future meeting topics.
SUMMARY: The Iowa Hawkeye chapter created an evaluation that is used at the conclusion of every quarterly chapter meeting to receive feedback from the chapter’s members about the presenter, topic, and overall meeting itself. The feedback helps determine future meeting topics.
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Hawkeye - SOS Submission Form
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Hawkeye - Evaluation Form
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Hawkeye - Evaluation Results
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YEAR: 2004
YEAR: 2004
