May, 2013 Events

CCASTD Workplace Learning & Performance Institute – Spring 2013
The WLPI (Workplace Learning & Performance Institute) is a 7-week program providing training on fundamental Workplace Learning and Performance concepts. Enroll in the full institute or single modules.
Dates: Saturdays, starting April 6, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt University – Chicago Campus
425 S. Wabash Avenue, Room WB427, Chicago, IL
Register: http://bit.ly/CCASTDs_WLPI

CCASTD Event
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Title: Enhancing Employability through Professional Certification
Presenters: Renie McClay, CPLP and Ken Phillips, CPLP
Location: DePaul University, 14 E. Jackson, 14th floor, Room 1451, Chicago, IL 60604
FREE!
RSVP: http://credentialsforemployability-es2005.eventbrite.com/?rank=1#

ChAPT Event
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Title: Study Group Series: Cognitive Processes – Ne and Ni
Location: DePaul – O’Hare Campus, 8770 W. Bryn Mawr, Room 207, Chicago, IL (the building is on the NE corner of Bryn Mawr and EAST River Road)
Information: www.ChAPT.org

STC Chicago Event
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Title: Spring into Action Portfolio Event
Inspired by the overwhelming success of the February resume event, STC Chicago is pleased to announce its first “Spring into Action” portfolio event. This event offers a friendly forum for technical communicators to receive constructive peer feedback on their portfolios, share ideas, and ask questions.

CCASTD Event
Date: Monday, May 20, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Title: ASTD ICE Conference Happy Hour Hosted By Caveo Learning
Location: Iron Cactus, 1520 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201, (214) 749-4766, located about ½ mile from the Dallas Convention Center
Free for CCASTD Members and Friends of CCASTD.
Information: Joe Tota at jtota@caveolearning.com

CCASTD Event
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Title: May Dinner: From Team to Ensemble – Improvisational Training for Soft-Skills Success
Presenter: Matt Elwell, CPLP
Location: The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Information: http://bit.ly/CCASTDMayDinner

Chicago ISPI Event
Date: Wednesday, May 15
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Title: “HPT 1-2-3” Annual Cracker Barrel
Chicago ISPI’s signature event! Attendees choose several short, engaging expert presentations with food, drink, and fun in-between. A Chicago tradition not to be missed!
Location: Walgreens University, 6 Parkway North, Deerfield, IL
Information and registration: http://www.cispi.com/Chicago-ISPI-Events

ODNC Event
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Time: Dinner 5:30 p.m., Program 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Title: Building a Lean Organization
Presenters: AHIMA’s Mollie Pillman, Senior Director of Executive Operations and Sheryl Reyes, Director of Profession Governance
“Lean” organizational transformation is not “mean”–it optimizes value and minimizes waste and can be as nice for employees as it is for customers and other stakeholders! Find out how one organization used this improvement process it to improve their ability to be an employer of choice.
Information/registration: http://odnchicago.org/event/building-a-lean-organizational-culture

CODIC Event
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Title: Conducting Effective Focus Groups
Presenter: Kerri Garvey, Organization Effectiveness, Change Management, and Communication Consultant
Location: Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Kindlon Hall Room 163, Lisle, IL 60532

April, 2013 Events

CCASTD Workplace Learning & Performance Institute – Spring 2013
The WLPI (Workplace Learning & Performance Institute) is a 7-week program providing training on fundamental Workplace Learning and Performance concepts. Enroll in the full institute or single modules.
Dates: Saturdays, starting April 6, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt University – Chicago Campus
425 S. Wabash Avenue, Room WB427, Chicago, IL
Register: http://bit.ly/CCASTDs_WLPI

CCASTD April Event
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Title: April Clinic: Learning Across Global Cultures and Borders
Speaker: Renie McClay, CPLP
Location: 400 East Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 7th Floor –Hospitality Suite, (condos next to BCBSIL-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois)
For more information: http://bit.ly/AprilClinic

ODNC Meeting
Date: April 11, 2013
Title: Engage Your Brain’s Power
Half a loaf is better than none…But isn’t a whole brain better than a half? Leading takes brainpower–and our brains’ powers need to be led. Learn to access and optimize your brain, and to help your clients do the same at our April 11 meeting.
Information: http://odnchicago.org/event/neuroleadership-activating-the-inner-ceo

CODIC Event
Date: April 5, 2013
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Topic: Driving Enterprise Change at Morton Arboretum
Keynote speaker: Dr. Bill Pasmore, a global authority on designing leadership-level systems for change.
Please mark your calendar for this senior executive roundtable. Bill will share from his research and experiences, helping us learn skills and strategies for agile leadership at the enterprise level by drawing on the relationships, resources and networks that already exist in your organization. Also joining us is Tom Walter, CEO of Tasty Catering, one of Chicago’s leading catering companies, and a “serial entrepreneur” who has started 29 companies. As co-author of It’s My Company Too, Tom is a nationally recognized expert in shaping workplace cultures through investing in employees.
Location: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL
Registration ($100/person includes a book and admission/parking at the Arboretum; group discounts available): https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/BDU/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=147405
Learn more at http://www.cvdl.org/roundtable

March, 2013 Events

CCASTD Workplace Learning & Performance Institute – Spring 2013
The WLPI (Workplace Learning & Performance Institute) is a 7-week program providing training on fundamental Workplace Learning and Performance concepts. Enroll in the full institute or single modules.
Dates: Saturdays, starting April 6, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt University – Chicago Campus 425 S. Wabash Avenue, Room WB427, Chicago, IL
Register: http://bit.ly/CCASTDs_WLPI

CCASTD March Event
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Title: Interacting with Change: How to Be an Effective Change Agent in Your Organization
Speaker: Beverly Feldt from Workplace Interactors – Mondo Learning
Location: Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore (Skokie) 5300 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 679-8900
Register: https://m360.ccastd.org/event.aspx?eventID=72374

STC Chicago Awards Dinner
Date: Thursday, March 21 2013
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Black Steer Charhouse
We’re honoring the winners of our Annual Technical Communication Competition at the STC Chicago Awards Dinner. We appreciate the time and dedication of our volunteers, and on this night, we’ll also recognize members who have served our community with dedication and enthusiasm. Member awards include the Distinguished Chapter Service Award, President’s Award, Robert G. Frank Award, Star Award, and Volunteer of the Year Award.
Register : https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=erucd7bab&oeidk=a07e6xk4ous910ffd30

CODIC Event
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Topic: How Agile Are You?
Moderator: Judy Busby, ODN/C Board member
Join us on for dinner and a lively discussion about agility. We have a great moderator and panel planned to lead us in exploring concepts of agility and improvisation. You won’t want to miss this one!
Register: http://odnchicago.org/event/exploring-the-changing-landscape-of-organizational-improvisation-and-agility

CODIC Meeting
Date: Saturday March 9, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Topic: Performance Improvement Consulting: What’s the change game? Are you in it to win it?
Presenter: Michelle Filicicchia, Founder, Raising The Bar Performance Consulting Services
Location: Benedictine University, 5600 College Road, Kindlon Hall, Room 163, Lisle, IL
For more information and to register: www.codic.us

January, 2013 Events

CODIC
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 8:30 a.m.
Workshop Topic: The Multiplier Effect: How Top Organizations Drive Performance Using Network-Centric Talent Practices
Speaker: Dr. Margaret Schweer, COO and Managing Principal, Tammy Erickson Associates
Location: Benedictine University, Kindlon, Room 163
Register at: www.codic.us
Note: CODIC is now the Community of Organization Development in Chicagoland. It was formerly known as the Chicago Organization Development Institute Chapter.

CCASTD
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Time: Networking 5:30 p.m.; Dinner + Program 6:30 p.m.
Title: State of the WLP Industry – State of the Chicagoland Chapter
Speaker: Paula Frangella, 2013 CCASTD President
Location: The Hyatt Lodge – Oakbrook
2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
REGISTER: https://m360.ccastd.org/event.aspx?eventID=66821&instance=0

Chicago ISPI
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT
Title: Lunch & Learn Webinar: Tell Me It Ain’t So! Evidence for Evidence-based Performance Improvement
Presenter: Ann Battenfield, CPT, Chicago ISPI President
Location: Online webinar
Register: http://cispi.com/Chicago-ISPI-Events?eventId=607368&EventViewMode=EventDetails

STC Chicago
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm. – 1:00 p.m.
Title: Webinar: New Trends in Software User Assistance
Presenter: Joe Welinske
Location: Online using GotoMeeting
Notes: This webinar is limited to 23 registrants, but you can invite as many people as you like to listen in to the webinar with you. This is a great opportunity to invite coworkers and colleagues to get a taste of what STC Chicago is all about.
For more information: Visit the STC website http://www.stc-chicago.com/
To register: http://conta.cc/XeQ2rK
Questions? Contact Adam Evans at http://www.pr@stc-chicago.com

STC Chicago
By popular demand – a second time slot for Joe Welinske’s webinar!
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT
Title: Key Trends in Software UA
Presenter: Joe Welinske
Location: Online via GoToMeeting
For more information: Visit the STC website http://www.stc-chicago.com/
To register: http://conta.cc/XeQ2rK
Questions? Contact Adam Evans at http://www.pr@stc-chicago.com
Notes: This session will only be available as a live streaming event through GotoMeeting and is available to the first 23 registrants. It will not be recorded. After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the login information. You’re welcome to invite coworkers and colleagues to sit in. This is a great opportunity to let people know what STC Chicago is all about.

Dr. Deborah Colky Workplace Learning & Performance Student Award Recognizes an Exceptional Student in the Workplace Learning & Performance Profession

CCASTD Announcement
Dr. Deborah Colky Workplace Learning & Performance Student Award Recognizes an Exceptional Student in the Workplace Learning & Performance Profession
Do you know an exceptional graduate or undergraduate student studying workplace learning & performance? Someone who deserves recognition for his or her dedication and commitment to training, learning, and the workplace learning & performance profession?
Please encourage him or her to submit an application for the 2012 DR. DEBORAH COLKY WORKPLACE LEARNING & PERFORMANCE STUDENT AWARD.

Applications are due NOVEMBER 19, 2012.
The application process is fast and easy! Just fill out our short application form and email it to: DebColkyAward@gmail.com
Access the application here.

Background and Eligibility Requirements:
Now in its fifth year, the Dr. Deborah Colky Workplace Learning & Performance Student Award recognizes a student who demonstrates excellent potential in the Workplace Learning and Performance profession.
The 2012 recipient of the Dr. Deborah Colky Workplace Learning & Performance Student Award will receive:
- Scholarship: One-time $1,000 cash scholarship
- Professional Membership: One year membership to CCASTD
- Professional Publication: One article in the CCASTD seasonal, peer reviewed magazine Training Today
- Award Ceremony: One guest dinner registration for the award recipient to attend the CCASTD Holiday Party
The award recipient will also be presented with a commemorative plaque during the award ceremony at the annual CCASTD Holiday Celebration on December 6, 2012 at La Villa restaurant.

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Status: Student is currently enrolled in a degree program in Workplace Learning & Performance, or a related field;
- Location: Student resides in the Chicago area*
- Availability: The award comes with the recipient’s commitment to participate in events that promote raising visibility in the Chicagoland community around workplace learning & performance, and CCASTD until December 2013.

Eligible candidates should also embody traits characteristic of Dr. Deborah Colky. Specifically, candidates should be:
- Effective
- Efficient
- Passionate about organization development
- People-centric
- Humanistic
* Chicago area is defined as: Chicago to the Wisconsin border in the north, Indiana to the south, and Aurora/Eglin to the west

October – December 2012: Upcoming Events

October 17, 2012

Wednesday

CCASTD

“Fearless Facilitation”

Speakers: Cyndi Maxey and Kevin E. O’Connor

Harris Bank – BMO Financial Group

700 E. Lake Cook Road

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

5:30pm

https://m360.ccastd.org/event.aspx?eventID=50720&instance=0

 

October 17, 2012

Wednesday

Chicago STC

“Taxonomy: your roadmap to the future”

Speaker: Leigh White

Rocky Vanders Cafe & Bar (private room)
698 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

6:30pm

http://www.stc-chicago.com/2012/09/25/oct-taxonomy-your-roadmap-to-the-future/

 

November 5, 2012

Monday

CISPI

“Fall Skill-building Conference”

Deloitte

111 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

3:30pm

http://cispi.com/Chicago-ISPI-Events?eventId=566101&EventViewMode=EventDetails

 

 

November 10, 2012

Saturday

CODIC

“Human Capital Coaching and Its Role in Organizational Development”

Speaker: Chris Osborn

Benedictine University

Kindlon Hall, Room 163

5700 College Road

Lisle, IL 60532

8:30am

http://codic.us/content/human-capital-coaching-and-its-role-organizational-development

 

November 14, 2012

Wednesday

CCASTD

“Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro” Workshop

Speaker: Tom Kuhlmann (from the Rapid E-Learning Blog)

DePaul University O’Hare Campus
8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Room 206
Chicago, IL 60631

9:00am – 5:00pm

https://m360.ccastd.org/event.aspx?eventID=56551&instance=0

 

November 15, 2012

Thursday

CCASTD

“Getting Started with Articulate Storyline” Workshop

Speaker: Tom Kuhlmann (from the Rapid E-Learning Blog)

DePaul University O’Hare Campus
8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Room 206
Chicago, IL 60631

9:00am – 4:00pm

https://m360.ccastd.org/event.aspx?eventID=57011&instance=0

 

November 15, 2012

Thursday

CCASTD

“The Power of Rapid E-Learning” Clinic

Speaker: Tom Kuhlmann (from the Rapid E-Learning Blog)

DePaul University O’Hare Campus
8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Room 206
Chicago, IL 60631

5:30pm

https://m360.ccastd.org/event.aspx?eventID=56848&instance=0

 

December 6, 2012

Thursday

CCASTD

2012 Holiday Celebration!

La Villa
3632 North Pulaski Road
Chicago, Illinois 60641

The evening will include the naming of the Deb Colky Award winner, the recognition of our volunteers & dinner at one of Chicago’s best Italian restaurants!

5:30pm

https://m360.ccastd.org/event.aspx?eventID=59416

Alliance events for 2012

These are meetings of The Chicago Alliance organizations that are scheduled for January through June. See the individual organizations for details. Links are in panel to the right.

January, 2012

Jan. 10., Tuesday, ODN. Join Tom Griffin and your colleagues to explore the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Summit , an exciting model for approaching organizational change. At Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 325 N. Wells, 6–8:30 PM. For more information contact: ODNChicago@aol.com.

Jan. 14, Saturday, CODIC. Internal & External Consultants: Is there a difference? Judith Hale discusses research on consultants. Benedictine University, Kindlon Hall, Room TBD. http://www.CODIC.us.

Jan. 19, Thursday, CCASTD. “State of the Industry – State of YOU!” 5:30-8:30pm at Fountain Blue , 2300 Mannheim Rd., Des Plaines, IL. Register at https://wjweis.sslcert19.com/securesite/ccastd/events/2012/0119/register.aspx

Jan. 20, Friday, NSA. Lois Creamer. Marketing for the Experienced Speaker: How to Get More Bookings in a Challenging Economy. Morning meeting at Maggiano’s in Oak Brook. http://www.nsa-il.org

Jan. 26, Thursday, STC. Ralph Strozza, of Interpro Translations: Tips and tricks to dealing with translation in eLearning. Evening meeting in Downers Grove. Register at http://bit.ly/tujMOo.

February, 2012

February 7th, Tuesday. ODN. Taking Charge of Your Career in OD. Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 325 N. Wells, 6–8:30 PM.

February 10. NSA-IL. Program TBD. Morning meeting held at Maggianos in Oak Brook.

February 13. CCF. Program TBD.

February 22. CISPI. CISPI, HPT and You. 5:30 PM. Walgreen Company, 200 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015.

February 24, Friday. ODN. Making It On Your Own. Laura Bunte. This special workshop will be held at CARA in Oak Brook, 9 until 5.

March, 2012

March 6, Tuesday. ODN. An Assessment Buffet. Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 325 N. Wells, 6–8:30 PM.

March 10, Saturday. CODIC. Benedictine University, Kindlon Hall, Room TBD. http://www.CODIC.us.

March 16. NSA-IL. Program TBD. Meeting held at Maggianos in Oak Brook.

April, 2012

April 3, Tuesday. ODN. OD & IT. 

April 13. NSA-IL. Lori Miller’s “Identify, Develop and Implement YOUR Inspirational Story. ”  IIT’s Rice Campus. 8-10:30 AM. http://www.NSA-IL.org.

April 19, Thusday. STC. Changing the Workflow: Implementing a Documentation Wiki.  Adam Evans and Ryan Williams’ presentation for the national conference: ”Our Users [sort of] Help Write Our Documentation.” RAM Restaurant, Wheeling, 6:30-9:00 PM. http://conta.cc/I19vlC to register.

May, 2012

May 1, Tuesday. ODN. The Human Element. Ethan Schutz, President of The Schutz Company, publishers of The Human Element, will share his thinking and tools for Creating Healthy Workplaces.  Some of you may be familiar with FIRO theory created by Ethan’s father Will.  Now we can learn how that theory has evolved. Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 325 N. Wells, 6–8:30 PM.

May 5, Saturday. CODIC. Emotions and Defensiveness in the Workplace. Gary Copeland  will use a model called FIRO theory to understand how underlying emotions are tied to behavior, and how and why we become defensive and resistant.   8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Benedictine University in Lisle, Kindlon Hall. See www.codic.us for more details

May 18. NSA-IL.- Annual Membership Meeting, Election of Officers and Board Members, Featured Speaker, Richard Weylman, CSP CPAE. Morning meeting.

June, 2012

June 5, Tuesday. ODN. Mergers & Acquisitions: Where is OD? Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 325 N. Wells, 6–8:30 PM.

June 8. NSA-IL. Program TBD. Morning meeting held at Maggianos in Oak Brook.

November, 2011, Alliance Events

November 2011
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11. NSA-IL. Fab. Friday	12. CODIC. Maggie Shreve
13	14. CCF. Sustaining Coaching	15	16	17. STC: Writing w/ WelinskiCCASTD: Influencing senior leaders	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

Nov. 1^st. CAEA. Forging Creativity from Conflict

Greetings, all.  We all had a chance to think about making OD fast last night.  And next month, we’ll be “Forging Creativity from Conflict” with Rich McGourty.  Join us on Tuesday, November 1st, for good food, meeting new and continuing friends, and conversation about OD, creativity and conflict.  You can RSVP now by replying to this email.

Nov. 5^th. STC Interviewing Skills and Techniques with CARA.

Postponed until February, 2012.

Nov. 11. NSA-IL. Pros Power Hour: coaching from Darren LaCroix

8:00 am to 9:15 am, Maggiano’s OakBrook

Have an opportunity to present your material and get some personal coaching from

Join us for this special LIVE EVENT!

Think you can’t be a speaker?  Think Again.  Darren’s first performance and his championship speech are absolute proof that presenting is a learned skill.

Register now: http://nsa-il.org/registration-ff.html

Nov. 12. CODIC.Problems to Solve or Polarities to Manage?

Location: Benedictine University, Lisle, Kindlon Hall Room 163
Time: 8:30-Noon.

Speaker: Maggie Shreve, Sr. OD Consultant, Rush University Medical Center

Problems to Solve or Polarities to Manage? http://www.CODIC.us.

Nov. 14. CCF. Coaching for Sustained Change: How Does it Happen?

With Sue Lawler.  This interactive program will provide an overview of the findings from a recent dissertation study of how coaches help their clients achieve such sustained change.

Meeting Time & Location: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. O’Hare Office Center – DePaul Univ. Triangle Plaza Building, 8770 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60631

Nov. 17^th STC. Write More, Write Less:  Embracing the value of crafted words and images. 6:30-9PM.

“Writing More” while “Writing Less” can result in better utility for users and can reduce the need and load on the overall documentation development process and content management.

Ram Restaurant & Brewhouse, 9520 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont IL

Register at http://tinyurl.com/4yacks4

Nov. 17th. CCASTD. Influencing Senior Leaders.

Howard Prager & Don Sandel are facilitators.

5:30-7:30 PM; The Carlisle, Lombard.

Register & more info: http://www.ccastd.org.

September, 2011, events

September 2011
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7. ODN Chicago.	8	9	10. CODIC.
11	12	13	14	15. ICO Fall Symposium, 9/16 & 9/17	16. Loop PDN	17
18. Deadline to apply for STC judge.	19	20	21	22. STC-Chicago. CISPI/MSPC.	23	24
25.	26	27	28	29	30

Sept. 7, ODN-Chicago. Getting Unstuck: Conversations to Impact the Core Business with Kendra Coleman, Lucy Hatchell, Johnny Kelleher, Eric Sanders. Chicago. 6:45-8:15. Details at odnchicago@aol.com.

Sept. 10, CODIC. Guiding Change Under Pressure: Which Three Skills? with Bruce Mabee.  Illinois Benedictine College, Lisle. See Part 2 of the program, Sept. 16, Loop PDN. http://codic.us/content/guiding-change-under-pressure-which-three-skills

Sept. 16, Loop PDN. Guiding Change Under Pressure: Using the the Skills in YOUR Situation with Bruce Mabee. 7:30AM–9:00 AM, Northern Trust. See Part 1 on Sept. 10. RSVP lw56@ntrs.com.

Sept. 15-17, ICCO Fall Symposium “Developing Leaders in an Increasingly Virtual Work Environment.” Chicago.

Sept. 18. STC. Deadline to apply to be a judgefor the annual competition.

The STC Chicago Chapter competition is open to everyone who produces technical communication. Entrants do not have to be members of STC. You may enter work as an individual or on behalf of a colleague or subordinate. For the 2011 competition, students are invited to participate.

Deadline to apply to be a judge: Sept. 18^th. Orientation for judges: Oct. 15^th. Judging ends: Dec. 3^rd. Details: http://www.stc-chicago.org.

Submit entries August 22-October 7^th. See STC site or contact E Burke for more inforatmion competition10@stc-chicago.org.  You do not need to be an STC member to submit an entry!

Sept. 20. NSA-IL. First session in 9-session monthly Speaker’s University. http://www.nsa-il.org, or Kaforski@nsa-il.org.

Sept. 22. STC-Chicago.org. Adobe Tech Comm Suite. Location: Siemens, Buffalo Grove. http://www.stc-chicago.org.

Sept. 22. CISPI / MSPC. Joint Program. Judy Hale, Judy Filek, Gwen Nichols-White. Kendall College, Chicago. tiny.cc/sep22_2011 for details.

May, 2011, Chicago Alliance Events

May 2011
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1	2	3. ODN Chicago. Edgar Schein.	4	5	6	7. CODIC. Crystallize your Calling. D. Kubal.
8	9	10	11	12	13	14.
15	16	17	18	19. ODN. CCASTD. Engaging Learners. Oakbrook	20. ODN- Use of Self.NSA-IL. Building Your own Business	21. ChAPT. Working in an STJ System
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

Upcoming meetings

May 3. ODNChicago. Conversation with Edgar Schein. Space is limited: registrations required.RSVP by Sunday, 5/1/11: 773/561-4919 or odnchicago@aol.com

May 7. CODIC. Crystallize Your Calling. The Secrets of Leveraging Your Talents in the New World of Work with Diane Kubal. http://www.CODIC.us.

May 14. ChAPT.  Program date changed to May 21.

May 19, 2011 (Thursday). ODN-Northwestern Suburban. Love Them or Lose Them – Engagement Strategies that Leverage Impact Mentoring. Time:  8:30 am – 10:00 am AM (networking 30 minutes before/after). northwestchicagopdn@gmail.com

Location:  Kenneth Young Community Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village

May 19, 2011. CCASTD. Engaging Learners in the “Orderly Conversation” Tried & true techniques for bringing training into the 21st century, with Greg Owen-Boger, VP Turpin Communication. The Hyatt Lodge, Oakbrook, IL,  5:30-8:30pm. www.ccastd.org.

May 20, (Friday), Chicago PDN of ODN. Use of Self: What it is and Why it Still Matters in OD. Speaker: Julie Benesh, PhD.
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., 9:00 -10:00 a.m. optional open discussion, networking. Location:  Northern Trust, 181 W. Madison – 7th floor, Chicago

May 20  NSA-IL.  Building Your Business:  You Can STILL Make It Happen!  Marjorie Brody, CSP, PCC, CPAE  (http://nsa-il.org/fab-friday.html)  Maggiano’s Oak Brook, 10A.M. – 2:30 P.M.

May 21. ChAPT. Working in an STJ System. www.ChAPT.org. Workshop with Hassan Kamel. Robert Morris Univ, Elgin, 10-3.