NAPO-DFW Chapter
NAPO-DFW Newsletter
          July 2012 

TopOfPageA Note From Our President!

PattyBareford
Patty Bareford 
President

Hello NAPO-DFW!

 

OK, true confessions. I'm an Olympics junkie. These past two weeks of watching the London Games have further affirmed my greatest respect for the expertise of the Olympians. Four years (a lifetime, really) of dedication to conditioning, training, planning, and then waiting; they compete knowing full well that the outcome of their competition is anything but a foregone conclusion. I can't help but wonder whether I would be moved to work so hard with such slender chances of success. Ah then, what will we do to "win" in our own lives and work?

 

My take-away from the Olympics is a renewed desire to pursue excellence. How about you? Are you content with the state of your professional life? Are you majoring on the majors and not getting sideswiped by the minor details? Need a new niche?

 

Please join us at the NAPO-DFW August meeting and top off your tank with pertinent information to help you move to the next level in your organizing life. Find a new niche, refresh your goals, look at things from a new angle.

 

A productive August to you all,

Patty

 

NAPO NEWS
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If you've been wanting to attend NAPO's national conference but have been unable to due to financial constraints, this is one way to overcome that obstacle! Hurry, the deadline to apply is August 31. Click on the above image for more information.

Change is Great!

Rochelle Ross
Rochelle Ross
Director of Professional Development

After a long search, I am SUPER excited to announce our new Chapter meeting location!

 
We will meet at The Connective Hub located at 14228 Midway Rd., Suite 104  Dallas, 75244! For an interactive map or to discover more information about the Connective Hub, visit their website:

 

Step Right Up!

Sara Genrich
Sara Genrich
Director of Communications
We are currently looking for an article to spotlight in our website.

The article can be newly-written or something that you pull from a past newsletter or blog.

 

Submit your article(s) to [email protected] today. You could be our next featured expert!

 

Member News

Cita Sue Cox
Cita Sue Cox Director of Membership

The Buddy Program

 

To build our membership base and to create a collegial atmosphere at our events for both our newcomers and veterans, we recently implemented the Buddy Program! Participating in the Buddy Program is not only a way to become involved, but it is also a great opportunity to meet colleagues interested in our field.

 

If you would like more information about being a Buddy, e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to let you know what is involved.  

 

Member Announcements

 

A huge welcome to our newest member, Ashley Easley, MasterPeace Solutions! We're looking forward to getting to know you!

 

Members, if you've recently received special recognition, completed a certification course, or reached an important milestone, submit your information to: [email protected] and let us celebrate your success with you!

 

Did You Know?
The Container Store
The Container Store (TCS) recently changed their return policy. The old anything-goes timeline is out.  In its place is now a limit of 120 days for your returns.  If you've been meaning to return some older purchases to TCS, check your receipts!
 
MemberSpotlightMember Spotlight

 

Pam Bowers
Bowers, Pam

Organized Chaos

Little Elm, TX

[email protected]

 

Birthplace/Hometown: Greenville, Ohio.  However, a lot of places are home to me as we moved a lot due to my Dad being transferred.  I lived in Lansing, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Enfield, Connecticut, Greenfield, Indiana, and then Centerburg, Ohio, all between ages 10 to 17.

 

Family: Married to my husband Russ for 26 years. Our daughter Cara is 23 and our son Brandon will be 17 in September.  The Bowers zoo currently holds four dogs, two turtles, a fish, and a corn snake.

 

NAPO Member Since: 2007, and Chapter member since 2008. I'm currently serving my third term as Director of Marketing.

 

Favorite Store: Torrid and Kirkland's.

 

Favorite Time Management Tool: My iPad is slowly working into this category for me.

 

Favorite Quote: "The worst case, it doesn't work and we try something else." ~Me.

 

Favorite Magazine: I like Real Simple and People when I actually have time to read.

 

Organizing Tip that You Repeat Over and Over: "If you really want to keep something, we'll find a way to store it. But keep in mind what you want to occupy your 'prime real estate' storage areas."

 

Your Favorite Kind of Organizing Project: Ones where the client completely trusts my experience and knowledge, and is willing to invest in getting organized!

 

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In This Issue
Note From Our President
NAPO News
Meeting Location Update
Be Featured!
Member News
Did You Know?
Member Spotlight
Corporate Partner Spotlight
Find an Organizer
Become an Organizer
Upcoming Events
Board of Directors

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Aug 23:  Niche Development &
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             Ideal Client
 
Sep 27:  Vendor Expo
 
Oct 25:  Organize for a Living
 
Find out more about our chapter events!
NAPO-DFW, Inc.
2012-2013

  PattyBareford
President
Patty Bareford
[email protected]
Wide Open Spaces


Vice President
Leticia Pfeiffer
Styled & Organized Living

Rachel Stockton 

Secretary
Rachel Stockton
Organize Dallas

Sharon Dorsey

Treasurer
Sharon Dorsey
Organizing Elements

Sara Genrich
 
Sara Genrich
Director of Communications
[email protected]
Configuration Connection

Bowers, Pam

Director of Marketing
Pam Bowers

Organized Chaos

 

Cita Sue Cox

Director of Membership
Cita Sue Cox

Cox's Corner

 

Rochelle Ross 

 

Director of Professional 
Development

 Rochelle Ross

 [email protected]

A Simplified Space

 

Jackie Wakin

 

Director of Administration

Jackie Wakin

[email protected]

Conquer Your Space

 
Sandy Jones

Director at Large
Sandy Jones
Simply Organized by Sandy
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Sincerely,
Your NAPO-DFW Board