Fall brings us the start of school, the changing of seasons (although, given our recent heat wave, you wouldn’t know it in Southern California), and the ASTD-OC elections.  Elections will conclude September 30^th and the 2012 ASTD-OC Board of Directors will be announced in October.  The slate of candidates is impressive and I hope you take a moment to learn more about the potential leaders of our chapter.

The current Board of Directors have laid great track for the coming years.  We’ll be able to advance on the strategic imperatives of 2011 with several current board members up for re-election leading the way.  A quick update on those who are up for re-election who have served on the board in 2011:

• ·         Kathleen Ashelford has been our technology guide (with Past-President Paul Venderley by her side) and her experience and skills will help us meet the ever-changing technology demands.
• ·         Damion Donaldson has been the Co-VP of Programs (with Emily Newton) and will be overseeing all learning programs in 2012. He is adding the Special Interest Groups area and the Continuing Education programs.
• ·         Kathy Randle is continuing on in her role as VP of Finance.  Kathy has helped the chapter work toward a balanced budget and her experience in 2011 will provide valuable insights to the chapter’s financial health.
• ·         Linda Huey returns to the board in a different role.  Linda has been the VP of Volunteers and will be assisting the board in 2012 as the Secretary.  Linda’s knowledge of the chapter will be an asset to providing the process and document detail.

We are fortunate to round out the board with Jolynn Atkins as the VP of Marketing candidate and Carol Adams as the VP of Membership candidate.  Both women bring skills, passion, and experiences that will benefit the chapter greatly.  I encourage you to take time to learn more about them and meet them at the Chapter Learning Event on September 28^th.

As with all types of elections, this is your time to let your voice be heard.  I encourage you to learn about the candidates, submit additional nominations of people (you included) you know would be an asset to our team and to our chapter.  You will find election links on the home page.  Thank you in advance for a few minutes of your time to vote!

 

Rhonda Askeland

President-Elect