This fall, thanks to our many active members, ICFP has been living our values of Connection, by creating partnerships to ensure one another's success; and Community, by passionately contributing to the greater good.

We recently began The Community Coach Connection, CCC, a pro bono coaching program for non-profits, under the leadership of VP of Corporate Affairs Ginger Jarrett.  Over twenty coaches are volunteering to provide six hours of coaching over six months to leaders of five non-profits from Philadelphia to Greensburg, PA. Thank you to our volunteer coaches who are increasing the visibility of the coaching profession and sharing the creative conversation of coaching with those who serve our communities.

On Oct 2, we will be delivering pro bono coaching at the PA Conference for Women. More than fifteen ICFP coaches will provide 20-minute "laser coaching" sessions to conference attendees for career and personal development.

These two volunteer opportunities are in direct alignment with our 2012 strategic initiative of promoting recognition of our ICF brand among the coaching community and in the greater Philadelphia area. 

Within ICFP, the Buddy Coach program has launched under the direction of Past President Jeff Kaplan. This program provides mentoring and orientation to ICFP members over a six-month period, giving them the information and support they need to understand the benefits of membership, launch their coaching business, and answer all the countless questions new members often have. Contact Jeff for further details at drcoachjeff@aol.com .

Community Coffees have started up again in local neighborhoods. These informal gatherings provide connection, informal mentoring and information sharing, building relationships in an informal way. Check our newsletter for a coffee in your area. And for those many members who are interested in pursuing 60 hours of accredited coach training or certification, our Coaching Circles will provide the practice and mentoring you need. Contact Meredith Betz at gmeredith.betz@gmail.com .

I am proud of and grateful to our many active members who are living out the ICFP mission that "enriches lives, creates value, and expands possibilities for our members, clients, and communities while promoting standards of excellence in coaching."

If you are not yet a member of ICFP, this is a great time to join us!  For information on membership please contact Rosy Elliot, VP, Membership, membership@philadelphiacoaches.org.  

Warm regards,

Marjorie 

Marjorie Johnson, LCSW, ACC

President, ICF Philadelphia

President@philadelphiacoaches.org

Community Coffees

Join Rosy Elliott, VP of Membership and one or two other board members for the Fall New Members Lunch.

Friday, October 26 at 12:30

Bahama Breeze

320 Goddard Blvd in King of Prussia

If you are new to ICF Philadelphia or still feel new, please come.

Whether you are new to coaching or are a seasoned coach this is a great way to meet other new members get a more intimate experience of ICFP and have your questions addressed.  

We look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP by Oct 19th

Rosy.Elliott@gmail.com  

This is your opportunity to recognize some of our very special colleagues for their work and dedication that has been shown during this past year for the benefit of ICFP.  Recognizing all of our volunteers for all their work is an ongoing goal of the board.  The Susan B. Race Volunteer of the Year Award is a special award intended to be given to an individual who has worked tirelessly for the betterment of ICF-Philadelphia.

In September 2009, during the 10th Anniversary celebration of PACA's beginning, a volunteer recognition award was presented. This was the first year that the award was named for a dedicated member of our organization who passed away in August, 2008.  The Susan B. Race Volunteer of the Year Award is now presented annually to a member of ICF Philadelphia (formerly PACA) who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer qualities and has gone above and beyond any expectations for the advancement of ICFP. 

New this year -- because so many people deserve to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to ICFP, the board has instituted new awards for you to consider nominating a worthy candidate or yourself: 

• New Member of the Year - Is there a new face that stands out more than the rest? How about letting them know that you see them and appreciate how they have jumped right in
• Board Member of the Year - All board members contribute "over and above" to the success of ICFP. This award is designed to recognize a board member who has made an especially outstanding contribution to the ICFP over the past year.
• Mr./Ms. Congeniality - Who makes you feel totally comfortable and welcomed whenever you are involved with an ICF-P event or project?  Who is always pleasant, approachable, and inclusive and who represents ICF-P in the most positive light?

Please consider submitting a nomination of one of your colleagues or yourself for any of the above awards. The nomination form can be found here. Please complete and return to Jill Magerman at Jillcoach4u@comcast.net before December 1, 2012.   

I am pleased to announce that Trish Perevich has joined me as Co-Chair for the 2013 conference. Trish has extensive experience as an events planner and brings much enthusiasm to this effort. Welcome Trish!

Trish and I would like to welcome four new volunteers to the committee - Lisa Binder (Programming, Finance, &/or Sponsors), Edgar Palacios (Site/Logistics), Bethany DuFour (Day of Conference) and Ron Williams (Day of Conference). We are now about a dozen strong! We are thrilled with the team that has stepped forward and would be happy to have a few more lend their talents to make this a huge success.