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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:32:55 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>2009-07-05T05:32:55Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/6/1/your-turn-to-learnearly-bird-registration.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/31/peak-award-applications.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/30/july-22nd-luncheon-meeting.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/29/career-checkpoint-meeting.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/29/meet-mingles-networking-learning-and-connecting.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/28/2010-elections.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/28/do-you-tweet-are-you-linkedin.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/27/monthly-newsletter.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/3/2/chapter-incentive-program-chips.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/2/1/astd-san-diego-is-chapter-of-the-month.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/6/1/your-turn-to-learnearly-bird-registration.html"><rss:title>Your Turn to Learn—Early Bird Registration</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/6/1/your-turn-to-learnearly-bird-registration.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-01T18:33:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Your Turn to Learn"Breaking Boundaries in Training and Development"</h3>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Wednesday November 4, 2009, 7:30am-6:00pm at&nbsp;Four Points by Sheraton</p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">In our contemporary world, Workplace Learning and Performance experts absolutely must "break boundaries" to&nbsp;remain effective. Companies who invest in training and development today will be poised for the inevitable resurgence of our country's economy; smart businesses know&nbsp;that workplace learning is a key strategy&nbsp;for sustainability and building strength. An organization's commitment to training boosts morale, motivation, productivity, engagement, and commitment by showing employees that they are a valued resource. Additionally, a talent pool of well-trained employees is an advantage when competition cut education from their budgets. Do you have valuable insights? Submit a proposal to present!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/2009-your-turn-to-learn/">Click here for more details about Your Turn to Learn</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=eaba7d14-bb18-4353-ac0b-582ce140da61" target="_blank">Click here to register now for the Early Bird rate</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/31/peak-award-applications.html"><rss:title>PEAK Award Applications</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/31/peak-award-applications.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-05-31T16:58:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">ASTD San Diego will honor outstanding learning and performance achievements through its 2009 PEAK Performance Awards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Emphasis will be placed on recognizing those learning and performance initiatives which exemplify <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">P</strong>erformance <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">E</strong>xcellence and <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A</strong>pplied <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">K</strong>nowledge. </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Deadline: July 25</strong></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/peak-awards-information/">Read more and download an application.</a></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/30/july-22nd-luncheon-meeting.html"><rss:title>July 22nd Luncheon Meeting</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/30/july-22nd-luncheon-meeting.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-05-30T18:13:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;">Topic: Weathering the Storm: A Panel Discussion of <br /> How Talent Management is Helping Organizations Drive Success<br /> <br /> Speakers: </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;">Cilla Hart, Panel Moderator, Laurie Jerome, Patty McKay, Mary Jane Riccardi </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;">At our Handlery Hotel luncheon meeting, a three-person panel, will discuss how their organizations are weathering the current economic storm and how they are helping their companies do more than survive it, to actually go beyond and thrive in it. As fishermen used to say, &ldquo;When skies are stormy, it&rsquo;s time for sailors to mend their nets!&rdquo; </span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;">To learn more and to register, <a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/july-22nd-luncheon-chapter-mee/">click here.</a><br /></span></strong></span></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/29/career-checkpoint-meeting.html"><rss:title>Career Checkpoint Meeting</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/29/career-checkpoint-meeting.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-05-29T18:00:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.astdsandiego.org/storage/images/Survey_XSmall.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1246385087497" alt="" /></span></span>Join us for a free <strong><em>Career <span class="yshortcuts">Checkpoint</span></em></strong> after the July chapter meeting. If you're in transition or contemplating a change, bring a copy of your r&eacute;sum&eacute; and a list of burning issues to discuss during an interactive 20-minute meeting with an experienced career advisor. Topics will encompass r&eacute;sum&eacute; reviews, career and interview coaching, and your <span class="yshortcuts">job search efforts</span>.<br /> We're looking forward to a productive, high energy session. Space will be limited, so let us know when you check in for the meeting that you plan to stay afterwards for the post-luncheon <strong><em>Career Checkpoint</em></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">To register for the July Chapter meeting, <a href="http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/info/summary.aspx?e=130401e4-e93b-4082-89c8-cec9698eefdc" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/29/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/2009/5/29/meet-mingles-networking-learning-and-connecting.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-05-29T01:00:00Z</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/2009/5/28/2010-elections.html"><rss:title>2010 Elections</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/28/2010-elections.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-05-28T01:23:34Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is your chance to take the lead at ASTD San Diego and shape the direction of our chapter. Elections are coming up on August 26<sup>th</sup>. Don&rsquo;t miss your chance to join the Board of Directors.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/2010-board-of-directors-electi/">Click here</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/28/do-you-tweet-are-you-linkedin.html"><rss:title>Do you Tweet? Are you LinkedIn?</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/28/do-you-tweet-are-you-linkedin.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-05-28T01:14:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ASTD San Diego now has a Twitter page and&nbsp; LinkedIn group.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sign up for Twitter to view updates on ASTD San Diego events. You can even get updates sent to your cell phone.&nbsp; Go to <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.twitter.com/astdsandiego" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/astdsandiego</a> to view our page and follow us.</p>
<p>Our LinkedIn Group can be found by searching for "ASTD San Diego" from your LinkedIn profile. <a href="http://www.linkedin.com">www.linkedin.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/27/monthly-newsletter.html"><rss:title>Monthly Newsletter</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/5/27/monthly-newsletter.html</rss:link><dc:creator>ASTD SD Webmaster</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-05-27T01:15:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span class="full-image-float-left"><span><img src="http://www.astdsandiego.org/storage/newsletter/Newsletter_Red.jpg" alt="Newsletter_Red.jpg" /></span></span>June Training Trends Newsletter</strong></p>
<p>Your Training Trends newsletter is available for downloading.&nbsp; Read about events and activities available to chapter members and insightful articles about training and development.&nbsp;&nbsp;Accessing the newsletter is easy.&nbsp;<span> <a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/storage/June09TrainingTrends.pdf">Click here.</a></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/3/2/chapter-incentive-program-chips.html"><rss:title>Chapter Incentive Program - CHIPs</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/3/2/chapter-incentive-program-chips.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Tony Campbell</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-03-02T02:17:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject>CHIP</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span class="full-image-float-left"><img src="http://www.astdsandiego.org/storage/Chips.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1206406262953" alt="Chips.jpg" /></span>Make your ASTD purchases count!</strong></p>
<p>The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) is a revenue sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to earn additional revenue.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.astdsandiego.org/chips/">Click to read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/2/1/astd-san-diego-is-chapter-of-the-month.html"><rss:title>ASTD San Diego is Chapter of the Month</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.astdsandiego.org/astd-san-diego/2009/2/1/astd-san-diego-is-chapter-of-the-month.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Marjorie Old</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-02-01T21:19:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 110%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.astdsandiego.org/storage/Chapter_of_month_feb_72.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1241654517777" alt="" /></span></span>We are proud to announce that our chapter has been named "Chapter of the Month" by the national ASTD organization.&nbsp; </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong>Read the full story</strong> </span><a style="font-size: 110%;" href="http://www.astd.org/membership/ChapterLeadership/ChapterRecognitionPrograms/February2009COM.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 110%;">here</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>