FOOD and DRINK: please bring with you if desired.

REGISTRATION: Register Now! For security purposes, you must have your name in by Monday, Dec 17 at 1 p.m.

ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit
Non-members may audit two meetings, then will be required to join to continue attending.

Contact Megan Tobin if questions at mtobin@t2minc.com or 212-372-3256.

and will give participants an opportunity to discuss her book which is based on her ASTD award winning culture change programme for HSBC Hong Kong, Chung Chi Sing Sing (aka Together, We Win!).

EVENT FEE (to cover food costs):
$10 if you r.s.v.p. by December 7th
$15 after December 7th or at the door

R.S.V.P. Smart74424@aol.com
everyone who comes to the event will be eligible for a chance to win a hard-copy of the book donated by the author.

Check author's website for summaries of main points of the book
www.gabrielleodonovan.typepad.com

A Business Book Review may be downloaded at:
www.astdny.org/pdf/CorpCult.pdf

Join us for our end-of-year event

Learn what ASTDNY has accomplished in 2007.

Induction of ASTDNY 2008 Executive Board

Come join us for a glass of wine, a bite to eat, good company, and holiday good cheer.

FOOD: Light fare will be provided.

Pre-registration is required for security access.

Special Event Pricing:
$FREE ASTDNY Member
$FREE ASTDNY Student Member
$10 Non-member

SPONSOR: We are grateful to our host, Deutsche Bank, for all the help and space they have provided us in 2007!

This month's topics:
ICF Annual Conference Debrief

Sales Coaching - The First 5-minutes of a Sales Call

FOOD and DRINK: please bring with you if desired.

REGISTRATION: Register Now! For security purposes, you must have your name in by Monday, Nov 19 at 1 p.m.

ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit
Non-members may audit two meetings, then will be required to join to continue attending.

Contact Megan Tobin if questions at mtobin@t2minc.com or 212-372-3256.

REGISTRATION: pre-registration required for security access purposes.

ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit
SIGs are free to local chapter members
Non-members may attend two meetings, then must join to continue.

The mission of the Training Directors' Special Interest Group is to provide a forum for those people directly involved in the management of a training & development function to discuss issues and ideas of interest and concern to Training Department managers. Our meetings are open to chapter members and nonmembers whose function is to lead a training and development department in their organizations.

Please register and attend ONLY if you are currently employed as training manager of a corporation.

You must arrive by 6:15 to participate

Admission for both members and non-members: FREE!

For more information, contact Kathy Meany at khigh@astdny.org.

We'll talk about how coaching is helping clients develop talent. This will be an open discussion format, so come prepared to share your experiences, and pose your questions to the group.

FOOD and DRINK: please bring with you if desired.

REGISTRATION: Register Now! For security purposes, you must have your name in by Monday, Oct 15 at 1 p.m.

ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit
Non-members may audit two meetings, then will be required to join to continue attending.

Contact Megan Tobin if questions at mtobin@t2minc.com or 212-372-3256.

Come enjoy Turkish Food and discuss Erhan Pamuk's book at the Turkish Kitchen.

To obtain the early bird special of $22.50 you need to get to the restaurant and order your meal by 6;00 p.m. otherwise your meal will cost you on average $35.00

There is no attendance fee for this event. Chapter members are admitted free.
Non-members may audit this Book Club meeting at no charge.

You must r.s.v.p. to Serena Martino Smart7724@aol.com by October 10th.

Directions : Take the 6 train to 23rd street and walk 1/2 block north to 320 Park Avenue South. The N and R also stop on 23rd street and Broadway just a couple of blocks away. Once in the building, please check in with security and let them know you are going to the Port Authority office on the 5th floor. The contacts there are Sharon Smith and Steve Carr.

For additional information, email SIG chair David Guralnick and meeting coordinator Veira Petersen at astdny@kaleidolearning.com.

Would you like to grow your business? Identify and overcome your hidden resistance to sales? Draw a road map to sales success? The thought of getting new business can sometimes intimidate training professionals who own their own businesses. But in this session, you'll learn that you already have everything it takes to acquire business – if you'll cultivate a few core disciplines.

By the end of this session, you''ll be able to:
- Identify the four real causes of sales success (they may not be what you think)
- Identify which of the six steps in the sales communication process you excel at and which need to be strengthened
- Identify the five “views and values” that need to be aligned in order to produce sales success

Meeting Chairs:
Beth Williams & Margaret Morgan Maat
Partners
Forward Focus – Change Management.

FOOD: Please bring with you if desired. Local take-out is available in building.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required for security purposes.

ADMISSION: No cost to members - a chapter benefit
Non-members may audition this SIG at no charge.

LOCATION HOST: On behalf of Computer Generated Solutions Inc., Rebecca Hacker, REH Enterprises, Inc.

DIRECTIONS: Go to Visitors Reception beside the Amex Travel Services office - a picture I.D. is required.

FOOD and DRINK: please bring with you if desired.

REGISTRATION: pre-registration is required for headcount and security purposes.

ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit
Non-members: Introduction meeting permitted, chapter membership not required.

CONTACT: Megan Tobin at 212-372-3256 or mtobin@t2minc.com

FOOD and DRINK: please bring with you if desired.

REGISTRATION: pre-register for security purposes.

ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit
Non-members: Introduction meeting, chapter membership not required.

Contact Megan Tobin - mtobin@t2minc.com or 212-372-3256

Bring a sandwich from one of the nearby shops and join us on the Lawn for the Broadway in Bryant Park concert featuring musical selections by the casts of Altar Boyz and Chicago.

Meet at the Gertrude Stein monument near the Bryant Park cafe at 12 noon sharp. We'll move to a table to share our meal. The music begins at 12:30.

Latecomers should call cell phone number (908) 347-8935 (Margaret Maat) or (732) 423-3187 (Rebecca Hacker) to find us.
This event will be canceled in case of rain - please call if the weather is questionable.

ADMISSION: No cost –a member benefit
Non-members: Introduction meeting, chapter membership not required.

Contact Rebecca Hacker if questions – rhacker@astdny.org or 212-621-9683 (CGS Inc. Phone #).

by Orhan Pamuk author of My Name is Red and Snow and winner of the Nobel Prize in literature

The book is easily accessible through your public libraries and most book stores

This meeting will be co-sponsored with SIETAR (The Society of International Education Training and Research - New York Chapter)

COME TO THE BOOK CLUB MEETINGS AND LET US KNOW THE HOT BOOKS ON YOUR TO READ LIST.

For more information about the book club contact facilitator Serena Martino at Smart74424@aol.com

Food and Drink: Please bring with you if desired.

Registration: Pre-registration is required for security purposes.

Admission: no cost - a member benefit
Non-members may audition this SIG meeting at no charge.

For additional information contact:
Megan Tobin mtobin@t2minc.com (212)372-3256 or
Sabra Brock (212) 386-7886

Experience this (mostly) non-verbal painting exercise in which each participant contributes to the process of making art, while practicing communication, negotiation, collaboration, leadership, influencing and effectively handling change.

Meeting Chairs:

Barbara Barry & Douglas Capozzalo
Presenter: Barbara Barry

Pre-Registration is required - Space is limited.

Admission: $5.00 covers refreshments and art supplies.

Location Host: Bloom Business Center

Light Refreshments will be served. (No outside food is permitted in this facility.)

For additional information, please contact Doug Capozzalo douglascapozzalo@gmail.com

Join the Consultants' SIG to create a compelling story to tell qualified prospects to include them as clients. See full description under Consultants SIG Meeting Announcement.



During latter part of evening meeting, Coaching SIG members will meet separately to discuss future meeting opportunities.



FOOD:please bring with you if desired.
Local take-out is available in building.



REGISTRATION: pre-register for security purposes.



ADMISSION: No cost –a chapter member benefit

Non-member: Introduction meeting, chapter membership not required.



LOCATION Host: on behalf of: Computer Generated Solutions Inc., Rebecca Hacker, REH Enterprises, Inc.



DIRECTIONS: Go to Visitors Reception beside the American Express Travel Services office.



ENTRANCE Instructions: Be prepared to show picture ID at security and to have bags x-rayed prior to entry.



Contact Rebecca Hacker if questions – rhacker@astdny.org or 212-621-9683 (CGS Inc. Phone #).

REGISTRATION: pre-registration required for security access purposes.


ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit

The mission of the Training Directors'' Special Interest Group is to provide a forum for those people directly involved in the management of a training & development function to discuss issues and ideas of interest and concern to Training Department managers. Our meetings are open to chapter members and nonmembers whose function is to lead a training and development department in their organizations.

Please register and attend ONLY if you are currently employed as training manager of a corporation.

Madison Ave. & 45th Street, NYC

IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT IN FEBRUARY, YOU MUST RE-REGISTER.


Security Notification
All Members and Guests must pre-register for this event at least 48 hours in advance. Because of building and company security – no walk-ins will be permitted.

DIRECTIONS: Take the 6 train to 23rd street and walk 1 block south to 22nd. The N and R also stop on 23rd street and Broadway just a couple of blocks away. Once in the building, take a right at the front desk to meeting room C.

For additional information, email SIG chair David Guralnick and meeting coordinator Veira Petersen at astdny@kaleidolearning.com

Please click here to access the Fraunces Tavern web site

COME TO THE BOOK CLUB MEETINGS AND LET US KNOW THE HOT BOOKS ON YOUR TO READ LIST.

For more information about the book club contact the facilitator Serena Martino at Smart74424@aol.com

REGISTRATION: pre-registration required for security access purposes.

ADMISSION: No cost - a member benefit

The mission of the Training Directors' Special Interest Group is to provide a forum for those people directly involved in the management of a training & development function to discuss issues and ideas of interest and concern to Training Department managers. Our meetings are open to chapter members and nonmembers whose function is to lead a training and development department in their organizations.

Please register and attend ONLY if you are currently employed as training manager of a corporation.

Please click here to access the Crowne Plaza web site

Learn the secrets to help you better serve your clients and yourself without giving away the farm!

This workshop will give you 8 key tips to be successful in negotiation with your training department, your leaders in your corporation, your coworkers, your internal and external clients, your vendors, or your significant other, in you professional and personal lives. They are practical tips to be successful in; gaining funding, marketing, and position in the organization, time commitments, people commitments, or whatever you negotiate. Through stories and real world examples, you will gain practical ideas on how to trade better in your negotiations.

SPECIAL EVENT PRICING:
ASTDNY Member $10
Non-Member:$25.

We request you pay in advance to mimimize waiting at the door.

For security purposes, please register at least 48 hours in advance of this event

Nearly half of new business leaders fail in their first 18 months. These failures can be devastating for the failed leaders and their companies. How do we avoid such failures?

In The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan, top executive-transition consultants from PrimeGenesis present proven solutions and cutting- edge techniques for each stage of a leader's transition into a new role with a comprehensive, easy-to-follow action plan and timeline that keeps executives on track through their first 100 days in a new position.

George Bradt (Stamford, CT) is the founder and Managing Director of PrimeGenesis.

Pre-Paid:
$20 ASTDNY Member – SPECIAL PRICE FOR ASTDNY MEMBERS
$10 ASTDNY Student Member – SPECIAL PRICE FOR ASTDNY MEMBERS
$40 Non-Member – SPECIAL LIMITED TIME RATE

When paying at the door an additional $10 fee will be assessed.

Pre-Paid: To receive special pre-paid member pricing, your payment must be received by our administrator (contact@astdny.org) no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 26.

The book can be bought at Borders/Amazon.


Come to the March meeting and let us know which books you would like to read.

Chapter SIGs are free to members. Non-members may attend one meeting, then must join our chapter to continue.

We're on PAS between 27th and 28th Street. Take the 6 train to 28th Street and we're just a half-block from the station. And the N and R stops on 28th Street are just a couple of blocks away.

Once in the building, take the elevator to the 19th floor; out of the elevator, take a left and you''ll be staring directly at our office door.

For additional information, email SIG chair David Guralnick and meeting coordinator Veira Petersen at astdny@kaleidolearning.com

REGISTRATION: pre-registration required for security access purposes.

ADMISSION: No cost –a member benefit

First meeting: membership not required. Second and future meetings: ASTDNY Chapter membership required.

The mission of the Training Directors'' Special Interest Group is to provide a forum for those people directly involved in the management of a training & development function to discuss issues and ideas of interest and concern to Training Department managers. Our meetings are open to chapter members and nonmembers whose function is to lead a training and development department in their organizations.

REGISTRATION: pre-registration required for security access purposes.


ADMISSION: No cost – a member benefit

Chapter Member Benefit available to Training Directors as described above.
Non-members may audit one meeting; then are required to join our chapter to continue.


The mission of the Training Directors'' Special Interest Group is to provide a forum for those people directly involved in the management of a training & development function to discuss issues and ideas of interest and concern to Training Department managers. Our meetings are open to chapter members and nonmembers whose function is to lead a training and development department in their organizations.

ASTDNY Special Interest groups are free to chapter members. Non-members may audition one meeting, then must join our chapter to continue.

We're on PAS between 27th and 28th Street. Take the 6 train to 28th Street and we're just a half-block from the station. And the N and R stops on 28th Street are just a couple of blocks away.

Once in the building, take the elevator to the 19th floor; out of the elevator, take a left and you'll be staring directly at our office door.

For additional information, email SIG chair David Guralnick and meeting coordinator Veira Petersen at astdny@kaleidolearning.com.

Catherine has spoken at ASTDNY and ASTD National Events and has received rave reviews in both venues. She is considered a leading expert in instructional design and is as an excellent trainer. Definitely make it for this meeting - we anticipate a very spirited discussion of this book. Her book is easily available through Amazon.com.
,br>During the first 2 meetings of the year we will be doing some planning. Your input and attendance are much appreciated.


Please contact Serena Martino at Smart74424@aol.com to offer suggestions on locations for our gatherings and to make book recommendations. Feel free to offer to host the book club meeting at your work place or suggest any other convenient location in Manhattan.Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are free to ASTDNY Members as a member benefit. If you are not a member and would like to attend this event, please contact Art Weiss at contact@astdny.org.

We're on PAS between 27th and 28th Street. Take the 6 train to 28th Street and we're just a half-block from the station. And the N and R stops on 28th Street are just a couple of blocks away.

Once in the building, take the elevator to the 19th floor; out of the elevator, take a left and you''ll be staring directly at our office door.

For additional information, email SIG chair David Guralnick and meeting coordinator Veira Petersen at astdny@kaleidolearning.com