1. ASTD O VERVIEW

2. ASTD N ATIONAL ASTD is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and development professionals Members come from… More than 100 countries More than 140 U.S. chapters More than 30 International Partners Thousands of organizations of all sizes, government, independent consultants, and suppliers

3. U NDERSTANDING ASTD Mission: Through exceptional learning and performance, we create a world that works better Vision: To be a world-wide leader in workplace learning and performance

4. ASTD’ S S TRATEGIES

5. T HE R OLE OF N ATIONAL Provide resources for learning professionals (e.g., research, analysis, benchmarking, online information, books, and other publications) Bring people together – through onsite and virtual workshops and conferences Recognize excellence and set the standard for best practices Voice of the profession Offer professional development opportunities for learning and performance practitioners

6. C ERTIFIED P ROFESSIONAL IN L EARNING AND P ERFORMANCE Credential that provides a way for workplace learning and performance professionals to prove their value to employers and to be confident about their knowledge of the field Recertification credit for chapter leadership, membership, and learning programs www.astd.org/CPLP

7. M ARYLAND C HAPTER

8. H ISTORY - M ISSION - V ISION Founded in 1949 Mission: Support the professional development of those responsible for linking workplace learner to improved organizational performance.

9. M EMBERS B ENEFIT Discounts at monthly programs Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Networking opportunities Website/Linked In group for networking/discussion Special discounts/programs from outside vendors Newsletters Free job postings Conference/Events Discounted rental fee for ASTD Learning System for CPLP

10. B OARD OF D IRECTORS President Past-President President-Elect Finance Director Communications Director Membership Director Programs Director Professional Development Director Strategic Partnerships Director

11. W AYS TO I NTERACT WITH C HAPTER Chapter website Includes members only and board members only sections Chapter Email Constant Contact for emails/surveys Facebook Twitter Linked In

12. S TRATEGIC G OAL 5 year goal – Increase number of “engaged” members by achieving excellence in all 6 areas