The American Society for Training and Development -- Linking People, Learning and Performance

Latest News

The board has been busy planning for the upcoming ASTD-NH year which begins in July. We are starting out strong with the launching of our exciting new website! This website should prove to be an interactive resource for you. The membership directory has been improved to include greater functionality, so that you may find a business or a business may find you.

One new benefit is the upcoming launch of the Discount Venues Program. Through this program, our members will be able to utilize area training facilities at a discounted rate. It is with great appreciation that I announce the co-founder of this program, and the first facility available, Daniel Webster College located at Pease International Tradeport. More details on how to utilize this service will be available soon. If you or your company has a training facility and would like to participate in the program, please call me, (603)431-1428.

Get Involved!

As a non•profit organization, our volunteers not only make a difference, they make everything we do possible! Whether you are using your expert skills, learning new skills, or simply meeting other professionals in your field, volunteering for ASTD-NH is a great opportunity to be more deeply involved in your chosen profession. Please consider sparing some of your time to help the organization that helps your profession. It's a worthwhile investment!

• Audit Committee:
  •Reviews the processes and procedures of the chapter's administrative accounting arm as required annually by ASTD National. What's involved: Two individuals, 4-6 hours over one or two days.
• Sponsorship Committee:
  •Updating the sponsorship program, defining sponsorship rates and benefits for each rate. What's involved: 1 or 2 meetings, 2-4 hours
  •Selling ASTD-NH sponsorships by contacting local businesses and training vendors to sponsor ASTD-NH events. What's involved: This can be a one-time task of calling on businesses, or an ongoing monthly task. As a nonprofit, sponsorship is critical to the vitality of our chapter.
• New Ideas Steering Committee:
  •Brainstorming new ideas for benefits and programs the chapter provides by obtaining and utilizing feedback from chapter members. What's involved: Up to 12 people to meet quarterly for 2-3 hours.

The Strategic Planning position will be responsible for the following:

• Develop & implement an annual action plan for the Strategic Planning position
  •Present the annual plan to include, budget considerations, to the board •Update the board on the status /progress of the annual plan
• Assist the board in the development of a multi-year strategic plan & updating the board periodically on its status.
  • Responsible for the development and execution of the strategic plan
  • Ensure the actions of the board our consistently in line with the strategic plan
• Assist the board in the development of a Chapter Mission & Vision statement, ensuring that all board activities support the chapter missions & vision
• Partner with other organizations.
  •Consistently looks for partnering organizations which would benefit both organizations
  •Partnering may consist of anything from marketing, joint events, joint advertising, sponsorship etc.
• Solicit corporate sponsorship for chapter activities.
  •Negotiates corporate sponsorship for all chapter activities
  •Generates ideas to improve corporate sponsorship benefits
  • Solicit corporate sponsorship to increase benefits for Chapter members
• Be the link for communication from national ASTD to the board.
  • Communicates with National on the strategic direction of the organization
  • Ensures the action of the board are in line with the national strategic direction
• Coordinate & improve the satellite chapters throughout the state
  • Coordinates, plans and executes satellite chapter programs
  • Seeks out future satellite event opportunities
• Responsible for the process of filling vacant positions of the board of directors.
  • Ensure the election process is in accordance with Article IV, section A, item 1 of the Chapter Bylaws.
• Responsible for completing an annual Chapter financial review IAW Article V of the Chapter Bylaws.
• Ensures that the needs of both the Manchester & Portsmouth areas are considered in all board activities.
• Make sure all ASTD National requirements for Chapter affiliation, including CORE requirements, are continuously met.

Latest News

The membership committee has been working to identify the member benefits most valued by the membership, and areas where ASTD-NH can add additional value to you.

Get Involved!

As an all volunteer professional organization, volunteer opportunities exist for people who want to complete a one-time task, or volunteer for a recurring responsibility, requiring only a few hours a month. Volunteering is a great way to get more involved.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

• Registration desk at monthly Programs
• Membership Host/Hostess at monthly Programs
• Please contact us at volunteer@astdnh.org to get more involved! For more information on committee member responsibilities, see Committee Members.

The membership committee focuses on serving the membership. They listen to the members needs and requests, then work with other committees to meet those needs and bring additional value to the membership.

• Increase membership by tapping into local businesses
• Create welcoming committee to buddy up with new members at every program, and welcome via a telephone call
• Create a committee to sponsor semi-formal networking at program events
• Brainstorm to create new formats, techniques, and opportunities to provide greater services and benefits to our members
• Find out what our members want

VP of Membership

The VP of Membership Position will serve as an Executive Board Member. This position will be responsible communicating & serving the needs of Chapter membership.

The VP of Membership position will be responsible for the following:

• Increase membership by tapping into local businesses
• Create welcoming committee to buddy up with new members at every program, and welcome via a telephone call
• Create a committee to sponsor semi-formal networking at program events
• Brainstorm to create new formats, techniques, and opportunities to provide greater services and benefits to our members
• Find out what our members want

For more information, see Board Member Responsibilities.

9/1/02