Welcome to ASTD Nebraska
      Omaha's local chapter of the American Society 
                 for Training and Development

ASTD Nebraska is an organization dedicated to providing Professional Development for their members to improve workplace learning and performance.


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Save the Date - The TRAINER'S INSTiTUTE is coming....this October!
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"I DO!" Are you or someone you know a subject matter expert with an intense drive to share knowledge with colleagues and peers?  If so, the Programming Committee invites you to submit a proposal for the upcoming 2014 Programs and workshops. The sessions are a time for you to share your insights and experience with colleagues. We look for the special presenters who can challenge and prepare us with the leading edge information for workplace learning through inquiry, analysis, and application. 

To submit your topic for consideration, please download the 2014 RFP document, complete it, and return it to directorprogramming@astdnebraska.org no later than June 24, 2013.


REGISTER NOW for ASTD Nebraska's June 12th Program
  
7:30-9:00am


               Strategies in Organizational Development
                    the Woodmen Way

                      Sponsored by
                                           DARDIS COMMUNICATIONS
and
AIM


Looking for ideas to improve your organization and become more productive? Looking for success stories on approaches that changed and improved organizations' structures, processes and effectiveness? Look no further!

In June's Wednesday session, the Talent Management team at Woodmen of the World will be sharing how they have contributed to creating an exceptional learning environment within their organization. They will share their stories of using different Organizational Development Strategies. By using these strategies they discovered certain processes and learning tools that worked and others that didn't.
The Talent Management team will also discuss the importance of supporting learning and development through:

  • Recognizing high potential candidates
  • Building a specific leadership development program
  • Identifying what tools and support is needed to build an effective learning organization

If you are ready to learn about the practice of changing people and organizations for positive growth, then we will see you in June!

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This session has been approved for 1 (General ) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute

The use of this
seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.



Let's meet the Presenters:

Terry Lee is a Sr. Performance Development Consultant that presents and facilitates training and development sessions for Woodmen. Terry helps employees tap into their potential, possibilities and progress. Terry holds several certifications and speaks in many capacities.  He has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from University of Nebraska at Omaha and is working toward a Masters. 


Marsha J. Graesser is a Talent Management Training Consultant, that presents and facilitates training and development sessions. Within these sessions, Marsha helps to enrich Woodmen Associates in their current role and for their future roles in the organization. Her other duties include; strategically directing the recruitment process, a.k.a. talent acquisition, including staffing and planning.


Jennifer McKern is currently the Talent Management Training Consultant at Woodmen of the World where she continually uses her Organizational Development Experience such as co-facilitating multiple Talent Assessment sessions, delivering team building and coaching sessions, and facilitating succession planning discussion and placement sessions.



Networking, Breakfast, and Program
Sponsored by Dardis Communications and AIM

When: June 12 (Wed) 2013 - 7:30-9:00am

Where: Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Registration Pricing:

Early Registration (Now-June 6th) - Members - Program: $20
Members (June 7-11) - Program $25

Members (June 12) - Program $35

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Event Contact: 

Stefanie Shanahan
vpprogramming@astdnebraska.org 


Cancellation Policy: No-shows will be billed. To avoid a no-show billing,   
please cancel by 5:00 pm on Monday, June10th by calling 402-850-6710.

Register today.  ________________________________________________________

Welcome New and Renewing Members 

Kristie Bell, Graduate-Instructional Technology
Lisa Bohnart,
Crew Training International
Kelly Brown,
WebEquity Solutions
Barb Davis,
Retired-Omaha Public Schools       
Christina Davis,
Dardis Communications
Drew Dickson,
Metro Health Services FCU
Tamara Dowling,
Lincoln Financial Group
Meghan Francis,
Travelex Insurance Services
Sarah Hampton,
Valmont Industries
Amber Hutchinson,
Mutual of Omaha
Sandi Knowski,
Mutual of Omaha
Rick Koch,
Gallup
Rose McKelvey,
Farm Credit Services of America
Nancy Mitchell,
Westside Community Schools
Derrick Morman,
First National Bank
Jack Nelson,
LaRue Coffee
Mike Oney,
Physicians Mutual
Elizabeth Prochazka,
Kiewit Corporation
Donna Robinson,
Baird Holm LLP
Beth Sanborn,
Bellevue University
Todd Skokan,
BirdDog
Debbie Spongberg,
Bellevue University
Kristin Sterba,
First National Bank
Belinda Thrash,
Marriott International
Carla Zak,
PayPal

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MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Click here to view and complete the ASTD Nebraska Scholarship form.

ASTD Nebraska achieved 100 percent CORE
by successfully meeting all 18 requirements! Based on  reported joint membership percentage, the chapter is
also recognized as a Chapter Membership STAR with joint membership between 35‐50 percent.

The CORE membership goal helps establish that members of the national organization and its chapters
are part of the same organization with shared valuable resources and a shared compelling mission that effectively meets members’ professional development needs. To learn more about our CORE requirements, click
on the CORE Logo.

Our mission statement is to "enhance members' abilities to train, develop and support clients and organizations and our local global communities."
We provide our 300+ members with quality resources, networking opportunities,
and education to advance
their skills as workplace learning and performance professionals.

ASTD Nebraska is a local chapter of ASTD (American Society for Training & Development), which is the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals.

ASTD Nebraska's members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in almost 140 U.S. chapters and 25 Global Networks. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.

Please explore our website or select the Contact Us
link under the About Us tab to find out more about our organization.

Need to contact ASTD Nebraska?
Email 
contactus@astdnebraska.org

Upcoming events

12 Jun 2013 7:30 AM • Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106
28 Jul 2013 11:00 AM (CDT) • Sempeck's Bowl
14 Aug 2013 11:30 AM • Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106
11 Sep 2013 7:30 AM • Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106
    


ASTD Nebraska wants to THANK all their SPONSORS!

June's Sponsors:

DARDIS COMMUNICATIONS & AIM

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ChIP - The Chapter Incentive Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP) is a revenue-sharing program offered by ASTD National to chapters, providing an opportunity to earn additional revenue.

ASTD Nebraska's is CH6064. Every member that uses our ChIP code when making an online purchase on the ASTD Store contributes to our chapter's financial health, further enabling us to accomplish our mission.


The Julie Durmaskin Professional Education Scholarship Donations

Collected: $290.00
Goal: $2,000.00
14%
In honor of a fellow champion of learning and professional development, the ASTD Nebraska 2010 Board created The Julie Durmaskin Professional Education Scholarship.
 
 

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