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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:58:57 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/"><rss:title>ASTD San Diego</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-02-09T10:58:57Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/8/february-24-chapter-luncheon-meeting.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/3/third-annual-san-diego-survey-of-workplace-learning-trends.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/3/independent-consultants-sig.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/1/march-10-north-county-breakfast-meeting.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/1/28/mentor-program-begins-11th-year.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/1/1/meet-mingles-networking-learning-and-connecting.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/12/28/thank-you-to-2009-volunteers.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/12/9/your-turn-to-learn-2009.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/11/16/peak-awards-recap.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/8/february-24-chapter-luncheon-meeting.html"><rss:title>February 24 Chapter Luncheon Meeting</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/8/february-24-chapter-luncheon-meeting.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-08T16:10:27Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Every learning leader wants to stay abreast with the current trends in Training and Development, don&rsquo;t you?</strong></p>
<p>Then don&rsquo;t miss our popular, Third Annual State of the Industry program.&nbsp; This program will include a panel discussion of our local San Diego and State of the Industry Survey results, sharing perspectives on local and national trends. A superb panel for our February 24th luncheon program is scheduled. Learn more about the state of the industry in San Diego and how other San Diego County-based organizations compare to some of the national and local trends in workplace learning practices and investments.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/chapter-meeting/">Read more about this chapter meeting and register</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/3/third-annual-san-diego-survey-of-workplace-learning-trends.html"><rss:title>Third Annual San Diego Survey of Workplace Learning Trends</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/3/third-annual-san-diego-survey-of-workplace-learning-trends.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Marjorie Old</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-03T21:18:04Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://guest.cvent.com/SURVEYS/Welcome.aspx?s=9066d9c8-f774-47a3-8067-f6f94ed27a74" target="_blank">Take the Survey Now</a></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>The purpose of this San Diego Survey is to gather and analyze local data on significant trends for workplace learning practices and investments. Our local results will be compared with data from ASTD&rsquo;s national survey at the February 24<sup>th</sup> ASTD-SD Chapter meeting.&nbsp; We encourage <strong>non-members</strong> to also participate<strong> </strong>as we want to include valuable input from those in an HR or management role who conduct training or make decisions about training. Consultants may participate if they answer for one of their major clients. Complete the survey and enter a drawing for one of three free passes an ASTD chapter monthly meeting!</p>
<p>This brief 23 question anonymous survey should take 10 minutes to complete.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>We will be accepting survey responses through February 15th <a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/chapter-meeting/">then announcing results at our February Chapter Meeting</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/3/independent-consultants-sig.html"><rss:title>Independent Consultants' SIG</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/3/independent-consultants-sig.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-03T21:12:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you an independent service provider?</p>
<p>Are you tired of attending events &ndash; expecting they&rsquo;ll be informative &ndash; only to leave feeling like you were at a sales meeting?</p>
<p>Would you like to meet and share ideas with other business owners?</p>
<p>The Independent Consultants&rsquo; SIG is a free, members-only benefit that&rsquo;s specifically intended to help you grow your business.</p>
<p><strong>Next&nbsp;meeting: February 16</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/independent-consultants-sig">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/1/march-10-north-county-breakfast-meeting.html"><rss:title>March 10 - North County Breakfast Meeting</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/2/1/march-10-north-county-breakfast-meeting.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-01T15:56:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Where&rsquo;s My Bucket? How to tap into state and federal funding and stretch your training budget!</p>
<p>In many organizations today if training is not a customer or regulatory requirement it likely won&rsquo;t happen. As you know it is difficult at best to demonstrate training&rsquo;s return on investment and even if you can, the costs are still &ldquo;fronted&rdquo;. An alternative to hoping for a training budget, is to create one yourself. This can be done through State and Federal funding. There are &ldquo;buckets&rdquo; of money available for training, if you know how to identify and tap into them.</p>
<p>Join us on March 10 at the North County Breakfast Meeting for a discussion with Thomas Bright and Wendy Evers</p>
<p><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/north-county-meeting/">Read more and register</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/1/28/mentor-program-begins-11th-year.html"><rss:title>Mentor Program Begins 11th Year</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/1/28/mentor-program-begins-11th-year.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-01-28T22:09:32Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ASTD&rsquo;s award winning Mentor Program is in its eleventh year of matching Mentors and Proteges.&nbsp; This is an important way to grow professionally and to contribute to the learning and development community.&nbsp; To get involved with this unique member benefit, visit the <a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/mentor-program/">Mentor Program</a> page on the website and <strong>complete a profile by April 30<sup>th</sup></strong>.&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t miss out.&nbsp; Only 15 pairs will be accepted.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/mentor-program/">Read more and download application forms.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/1/1/meet-mingles-networking-learning-and-connecting.html"><rss:title>Meet &amp; Mingles – Networking, Learning and Connecting!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2010/1/1/meet-mingles-networking-learning-and-connecting.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-01-01T21:11:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.astdsandiego.org/storage/images/announcement_jpg.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1239127621096" alt="" /></span></span>Attend ASTD's informal networking events!</strong></p>
<p><strong>We provide:<br /></strong>&bull;appetizers<br />&bull;introductions - great for new members!<br />&bull;brief discussions - Learning &amp; Development topics</p>
<p><strong>You gain:<br /></strong>&bull;professional relationships<br />&bull;closer connections with colleagues<br />&bull;meaningful conversations - your topic choice!</p>
<p><strong>To find out more,</strong> <a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/meet-mingles-networking-lear/">click here</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/12/28/thank-you-to-2009-volunteers.html"><rss:title>Thank You to 2009 Volunteers</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/12/28/thank-you-to-2009-volunteers.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-28T20:58:42Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Thank You, Merci, Danke, Grazie, Xie Xie, Gracias, Sukran...</span></strong></p>
<p>We can't say <strong>Thank You</strong> in enough languages to show our appreciation for <a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/volunteers/">all the chapter members</a> who dedicated their time to ASTD-San Diego.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/2009-volunteer-awards/"><strong>A special thank you to the 2009 Volunteers of the year.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/12/9/your-turn-to-learn-2009.html"><rss:title>Your Turn to Learn 2009</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/12/9/your-turn-to-learn-2009.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-09T17:46:19Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&nbsp;were at Your Turn to Learn 2009, you know it was a fun, information-packed day!&nbsp;Watch&nbsp;and&nbsp;listen these highlights from the day in a video produced by <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.staylor-made.com/" target="_blank">Staylor-Made Communications, Inc.</a></p>
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