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 The Board is buzzing this summer! Even though we’re taking our summer break from chapter meetings, board members are very busy. We have exciting things going on with programs, with membership, with special projects, and with communications. I’ll let each of these board members fill you in with details, and I’ll simply say: watch for new developments in our program offerings for the rest of this year, new meeting options, and new ways we communicate with members!Read the Full Message...
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The Link between Feedback and Job Performance
 We already know the importance of coaching, but what about the other three-quarters of the feedback cycle? Simply put...there are positive correlations between job performance (both task and contextual) and the impact a feedback environment has on work behaviors.
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Opportunities to Create Enjoyable and Valuable Coaching
 In executive coaching it is easy to hang on to our coaching concepts and processes, which can then feel stale. When the methods feel past the sell-by date to us, the executives we are coaching do not see evidence of value from the experience and the implementation of the learning is minimal, at best.
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Making a Business Case for Positive Change
 All around the world, things involving the economy seem to be moving slowly. Senior leaders are cautious about making decisions, especially when so much rides on the decisions they make. This appears to be especially true in the world of training and human resource development.
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Special Services—Michelle Paasch
 We held our first committee meeting with great success. We are filling sponsorship spots quickly for the upcoming conference in December. We also only have three open meeting sponsorships available for our monthly membership meetings. If you are interested in being a sponsor or would like more information please contact Michelle at 314-439-8090 ext.323.
Communication—Barb Crockett
In addition to the change in format for our quarterly newsletter, the Communication Committee has been busily working on the redesign of our website. We are planning to give it a more modern look, include some changeable features, and incorporate pictures from our events and programs. Our goal is to make the website a viable tool that will enable members to stay current with events and other members. We are also planning a “Suggestion Box” feature that will enable all members to make contributions and recommendations. We will let you in on all the details as they are finalized and let you know when our new and improved site is up and running.
Programs—Rebecca Judd
When our summer hiatus ends, we will resume our monthly chapter meetings and I’m very excited about our programs for September and October! Here is a brief overview of the program topics and speakers for these meetings:
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Welcome the New Members
 Since we haven’t had the opportunity to recognize and welcome new members this year, here is a list of members who have joined ASTD since January, 2009. As a reminder, our membership roster is listed under the “Members Only” feature on the website (astdstl.org). Why not reach out to a new member and add your own personal welcome, introduce yourself, and invite them to the next program? View the New Members...
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2009 Regional Conference and Exposition
 We are very excited about sponsoring our first full-day conference. Mark your calendars for December 9 and 10, 2009. This is one conference you will not want to miss!
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New Look for the Newsletter
 What do you think about the new look and style for the newsletter? We want this to be a viable communication tool about what is going on in ASTD-St. Louis and provide information about current topics in the learning community.
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What Do You Think?
 Sharing your knowledge and experience with a colleague is a great way to give back to the learning community and add “getting published” to your resume. If you would like to contribute a feature article, share some tips that have made your life and job more successful, or write an editorial on a topic you are passionate about, please contact Barb Crockett at bjcrocket@earthlink.net.
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Are You LinkedIn?
Our Chapter has a special group on LinkedIn allowing you to expand your networking horizons. Sign up (it's free) and request to be a member of the ASTD St. Louis chapter.
 Save the Date!
January 28, 2010
Making Training Stick
Presented by: Barbara Carnes
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Click here for more information & to register.
February 25, 2010
Informal Learning
Presented by: Joyce Rogers
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
March 25, 2010
Improving Learning with Maps and Games
Presented by: Judd Knight
7:30 am - 9:00 am
April 22, 2010
Coaching 101
Presented by: Denise Tegel
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Check the website for more detail on these speakers and their topics.
http://www.astdstl.org
Make your reservation today! You Make a Difference...
ASTD donates funds to the St. Louis chapter, whether you are a member or not, when you do business with them using our Chapter Source Code, which is CH6012. So, if you buy an ASTD book or attend their next conference, please use the Chapter Source Code! This works whether you call 800-NAT-ASTD, buy something at www.astd.org, or if you have an ASTD order form - just write our Chapter Source Code on it. Benedictine University at Springfield
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