Your ASTD Chapter is excited to present internationally-known author Elaine Biech.  She sat down to have a one-on-one conversation with Andy Cook, our VP of Communications.

 

We've received national recognition for setting up a chapter store. Thanks to Karen Long! Visit our store at http://www.cafepress.com/astdeasternpa!

 

 

 

 

Use your ChIP Code CH2073. Remember to use this when shopping on the ASTD Store.

 

We're once again Core Compliant with ASTD National for 2008! For more information, visit our WIKI.

 

 

 

Come hear how the Hollins University Batten Leadership Institute is training young women for lives of leadership and service. See how cutting edge and research based techniques are being applied to contemporary leadership development for our next generation of leaders as well as professional women in the Roanoke Valley.

Congratulations to the Valleys of Virginia Chapter of ASTD for becoming 100% CORE approved in 2008! The Chapter Operating Requirements (CORE) are a set of performance guidelines designed to help chapters deliver consistent benefits to members.

Earn free money for your Chapter – use our chapter source code (#CH4180) for all National ASTD Purchases!

Every month, except July and December, our chapter hosts a dynamic program centered on the field of Workplace Learning at the Roanoke Higher Ed Center.

The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) is a revenue sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to earn additional revenue.  Our chapter Source Code is CH2051.  Remember to use this when shopping on the ASTD Store! Go to http://store.astd.org.

A Kaleidoscope of Possibility: Patterns, Thinking, and Approaches
 
Early Bird Registration Extended Thru Oct 3!

 

We’ve packed the 2008 GCASTD Fall Conference with a dazzling array of ideas to stimulate your thinking as well as concrete tools to use on Monday morning. And kept last year’s prices!

Through the changing lens of the kaleidoscope, we’ll move among the many trends, realities, breakthroughs, and challenges employers address.

Join us October 24 to learn and grow in our chosen field, allowing us to return energized to make a difference to those we serve.

 

Interested in sponsoring the event?
Click through to learn more.

We know, the new site can be a little bit confusing! It comes down to the fact that you must be added to our chapter roster.

 

Please accept our apologies for the delay in processing new applications. For registering for one of our special events, this process must be done manually and tends to take longer than you might think.

 

To log into the site you must be

 - A registered GCASTD member with a National web site log-in

OR

 - A registered GCASTD member with only a local web site log-in

Come be a fan of GCASTD on our new Facebook page! It's just another great way to keep up to date with our organization. You can also network with other learning professionals within our LinkedIn group! The LinkedIn group now includes a message board for discussion and networking.

Welcome to our new web site: the next iteration of GCASTD online. Our new web site offers cool new features and brings about a change in your invoicing. Learn more and give us your feedback.

Calling ALL GCASTD members! To enable us to realize our vision and continue to provide our members with interesting and diverse professional development opportunities, we need your leadership and engagement. Chapter leadership is a great way to enhance your skills, showcase your talents, and take GCASTD to the next level!

The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) is a revenue sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to earn additional revenue.  Our chapter Source Code is CH3044.  Remember to use this when shopping on the ASTD Store! Go to http://store.astd.org.

We're Core Compliant with ASTD National! In honor of this achievement, click to read our acknowledgement letter from Tony Bingham, President and CEO of ASTD National.

The revised chapter bylaws were approved unanimously. To request a copy of the revised bylaws, send an email to communications[at]gcastd[dot]org with "Request for Bylaws" in the subject line.

The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) is a revenue sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to earn additional revenue.

The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) is a revenue sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to earn additional revenue.

The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) is a revenue sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to earn additional revenue.