Dear ASTDNA Chapter Member,

In the seed is an apple you cannot yet see. – Anonymous

We see this as our theme for 2010.  As we welcome in a new year, our Chapter is poised for tremendous growth and development.  Along with the launch of our new website, we have a new venue for our monthly luncheons – The Huntsville Botanical Gardens – a location that is also in the business of cultivating continuous growth and development.  Our purpose is to empower, inspire, coach, and guide you toward reaching your true potential.  We hope to be the catalyst to spark your own development, as well as provide you useful tools to encourage others in your workplace.  We are planning some fantastic programs for the coming months, on a variety of topics to appeal to the diverse interests and professional fields represented in our Chapter.

This year we will have interactive sessions and activities around Business Etiquette, Social
Learning, Employee Engagement, and much more!  In 2010, your North Alabama ASTD Chapter is committed to fostering growth and progress in our membership and beyond!

Today you are the seed, and with the ASTD North Alabama Chapter, this year you can become the apple. We look forward to working with each of you in 2010!

Regards,

Ana Waters, Chapter President

amwaters@directv.com

Articles

	Ask the Expert...with Pete Blank Using social media to enhance our current training methods.
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	Are You a Technology Trailer? If you are hesitant to embrace the many technologies used in the modern training department, Jennifer Starace, ASTDNA President-elect, offers tips to increase your comfort level. If you are a "digital native", her advise can help you focus on your goals.
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	Book Review | The Essential 55 by Ron Clark. This book is reviewed by Ana Waters.
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	Book Review | Every Monday Matters by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza This book is reviewed by Ana Waters.
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Upcoming Luncheons

	Diamonds in the Rough - Why every Organization Needs Engaged Employees | Pete Blank Tuesday, 04/27/10 at 11:30am Discover the common traits of disengaged employees, analyze what role motivation plays in the engagement process and examine multiple methods and procedures to increase your own engagement.
	Presentation Tools for Trainers | Nancy Covert Tuesday, 05/25/10 at 11:30am Skilled facilitation is about leading a process rather than presenting information.
	Calculating the ROI of Training | Laura Huckabee-Jennings Tuesday, 07/20/10 at 11:30am Are you getting asked to show the ?payout? or return on investment (ROI) of your training initiatives?
	ASTDNA's August Showcase Tuesday, 08/24/10 at 8:00am Save the date August 24,2010 for our annual showcase. More details will follow.