ATD RMC Monthly Newsletter 
June 2015
Developing Leaders in Learning and Organizational Performance

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ICE Report-

A few of us attended the ATD International Conference and Expo (ICE) 2015 in Orlando Florida. We went as volunteers, meaning for each day we volunteered we got a free conference day. What a great way to learn and keep up with trends in our industry, no matter which competency or industry vertical you work under.  

 

Attending as a volunteer was a great financial benefit, and it was also a way of experiencing first-hand what it is to be a conference volunteer. Why? ATD ICE 2016 is in Denver, and we will be needing hundreds of volunteers!

 

The first thing you can do is to click on our ICE website link and put your name into the volunteer pool if you are interested. Or, feel free to email any questions to ice2016volunteers@atdrmc.org. Then during January, we will have an official registration site for volunteers.  

 

If you are not very active in the chapter, look for our Mix and Mingle August networking event. Come down and let's meet and talk. We are looking for you and your help!

  

Sue Fody  

VP of Volunteer Engagement   
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Dear Members,

 

It's June! The rain has finally stopped and the sunshine is out in full force! It's an exciting time to be a member of ATD RMC! We are continuing to plan for an outstanding line up of programs from August through December, and we are preparing for ICE 2016 here in our beautiful city and state.

 

This year, ICE was held in Orlando, Florida and three of our board members attended as volunteers. During our June board meeting, our attendees, Becky Magnotta, Robin Doss, and Sue Fody shared their experiences as volunteers and as learners when they attended various learning sessions. Needless to say, ICE is a tremendous way to increase your learning and exposure to our profession.  

 

Additionally, taking the lead as the chair of the ICE Committee is our Past President, Becky Magnotta. As she prepares to partner with the other two ATD chapters in Colorado, there will be a call for volunteers. Currently, we are looking to have 400 volunteers for ICE next year. The ICE volunteer steering committee is meeting at the end of June and will be getting in touch with those who have expressed interest in volunteering at ICE 2016. If you are interested in learning about volunteering at ICE, please visit our home page at www.atdrmc.org to register your email and receive further information from the volunteer steering committee in the coming months.   

 

As our successful year continues, our next event is our 2nd
Annual Mix & Mingle Event with the International Coaching Federation and the National Speakers Association. This mega-networking event is being held on August 20th from

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at The Living Room in Denver. This is such an outstanding event that if you missed it last year, you don't want to miss it again! Last year, we had 100 people in attendance from all three organizations, so it was an excellent time to meet a lot of new faces in a hip and fun environment! Register to attend here. 

 

ATD-RMC is also proud to partner with Training Magazine
for their upcoming Online Learning Conference in Denver on October 6th - 8th.  As an ATD RMC member, you can register for a reduced price by using the code ATRM. Visit their web site to register for your spot at the conference.

Additionally, we will be raffling off two complimentary seats at this conference for ATD RMC members in good standing at our upcoming September meeting with Dick Handshaw, so stay tuned for more information!  

 

In the meantime, take time for yourself, friends, and family! Enjoy the beautiful Colorado sunshine and we'll see you in August at our Mix & Mingle event!

 

Very Truly Yours,

 

Michele Padilla, M.A.

2015 ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter President

SocialMediaTipoftheMonth
Social Media Tip of the Month
   

Well, it's been a couple of months since the last social media tip of the month. But after some difficulty getting Hootsuite set up followed by a family situation, we're back in the flow!  

 

Hootsuite is less intuitive than I had hoped and so my recent activities have been centered on learning as opposed to productivity. Fortunately, I've found help. The Hootsuite Help Center, Community and YouTube channel are good places to start. There are lots of other unofficial YouTube tutorials available. Of course, it can take hours to go through these resources which is where I'm currently mired.  

 

Having said that, I was able to promote our chapter's May event so it is actually working! So the tip this month is: prepare yourself for a learning curve before you'll get the tool running at full speed. If you have suggestions or questions about using social media for your chapter, you can contact me at tedpenberthy@gmail.com.

    
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Chapter Recognized with Two New Awards


ATD RMC met the Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) for 2014! This means our chapter successfully met all 18 required CARE elements and is recognized for 100 percent achievement of CARE for 2014.   

 

Based on our reported joint membership percentage, our chapter is also recognized as a Chapter Membership STAR with joint membership between 45-50 percent.

Thank you to our members for making this such a vibrant, flourishing organization!



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