The document outlines the mission, benefits, leadership, and upcoming events of the American Society for Training & Development Ann Arbor Chapter. The chapter's mission is to provide value to members by building leadership and a community to achieve work-related competence. Membership benefits include connecting with peers, developing professionally through top-rated speakers, and accessing job listings. The chapter holds regular events on topics like new employee onboarding, social media tools for learning, and body language. Members are encouraged to get involved through leadership positions, volunteering, and recruiting others.

1. American Society
for Training &
Development
Ann Arbor Chapter
www.a2astd.org

2. Our Mission
• To provide consistent value
• to link learning, people and performance
• to members by building leadership and a
community of individuals, organizations
• and society to achieve work-related
competence, performance and fulfillment.
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.

3. Chapter Leadership
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.

4. Chapter Membership
Benefits
• Connect with Peers
• Develop Professionally
• Learn from Top-Rated Speakers
• Save 50% on Chapter Meetings
• Access to Job Listings & Member Directory
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.

5. Chapter Membership
keeps me connected
with great people
like YOU!
National Membership
gives me access to practical
knowledge and great resources!

6. National ASTD
Membership Benefits
• Access to exclusive research and industry leading
content online
• Network with over 40,000 members
• News from T+D magazine, e-newsletters, webcasts,
and more
• Member discounts on the ASTD store and more
• Career advancing opportunities
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.

7. • Connect with local, national
and international T&D
professionals
• Increase your access to
industry research, news and
information
• Enjoy a discount on joint
membership rates
Supporting local learning
professionals to do their
best work.

8. Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Programs
Topic/Speaker Date Time & Location
Best Practices in New
Employee On-Boarding
Jun 5
5 – 7 pm, WCC
(dinner included)
Summer Break Jul – Aug
Social Media Tools for
Learning
Sep 4
5 – 7 pm, WCC
(dinner included)
Storytelling Success! Oct 2
5 – 7 pm, WCC
(dinner included)
Top 10 Body Language
Secrets & Savvy
Nov 6
5 – 7 pm, WCC
(dinner included)
Keep Technology Distractions
at Bay
Dec 4
5 – 7 pm, WCC
(dinner included)
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.

9. Get More Involved!
• Board elections soon
• Open Board Positions:
o Jan 2015 – VP Technology/Operations
o Jan 2015 – VP Programs
o Jan 2015 – VP Finance
• Volunteer to help with Meetings
• Invite Guests to Events
• Recruit other Members
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.

10. New ASTD Core Competencies
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11. Engage with Us!
Ask Questions.
Get Inspired.
Join in Discussions.
Interact with Members.
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.

12. Thank You!
• Please complete survey.
• Leave survey on the table.
• Drive home safely and…
• Come back next time!
Supporting local learning professionals to do their best work.