Volunteer of the Month

Ruthann Ritter has been working to help set our chapter up for success in 2017. She is a perfect example of someone who has been able to make a big impact to our future success working behind the scenes with both our marketing and membership functions. For the past few months she has been working to set up our 2017 marketing efforts by creating promotional materials for Total Trainer as well as helping draft a calendar of events for 2017. Ruthann has also stepped into the Co-VP of Membership role months before her term begins to bring in, welcome, and support new members now and in the future. Help me congratulate Ruthann Ritter.

Vern Vilhene was chosen because of the significant contributions he's made:

• To the BizSIG by presenting and sharing his expertise.
  
• He supplied time, equipment, training, and other expertise for our "hybrid" programs, including lighting, sound, visual, and file transfers.
  
• His HUGE contribution this summer shooting videos for the coaching course the Total Trainer class created for Hyundai.

Gillian Wilson was selected as Chapter Volunteer of the Month for August 2016 because of her service as:

• Workshop Manager for "Advanced Storyline," held June 16, 2016
• Workshop Logistics Coordinator for "Gamification," held September 29-30
  

For "Advanced Storyline," Gillian oversaw all aspects of workshop planning, marketing, on-site execution, and closure. For "Gamification," she has provided the Workshop Manager with essential support to ensure a smooth on-site workshop execution. Her passion for learning and development, and her infectious energy and team spirit made her an asset to both project teams.

Jen Anderson was selected for this honor because of her role as co-facilitator of Total Trainer this past spring.

Jen has:

• Helped lead Total Trainer students in the creation of a training program for Hyundai Capital America
• Facilitated the design and development phase of the project;
• Co-facilitated its needs analysis.

In addition, she co-developed and co-delivered the Needs Analysis session of the Total Trainer, and gave course instructors valuable feedback and suggestions for improving future Total Trainer sessions. Not only did Jen contribute at every stage of the project lifecycle, but she did so with enthusiasm, creativity, and a spirit of collaboration, which furthered the entire team's success and inspired your team members. Thank you so much for all you have done!

Melissa Ruiz has received the Volunteer of the Month award for May due to her great help with the Total Trainer Program this year.  Her thought leadership, can-do attitude, and quick pace have made a major contribution to the program.  She’s jumped in to the project and innovated, facilitated, and executed with great spirit, aplomb, and success, and it is with delight that we acknowledge her help.

THANKS to Tom for his leadership and hands-on management of our Accelerated Learning (AL) workshop. His fingerprints are all over this very successful workshop outcome:  

• He jumped in with his whole heart at the outset of our planning--championing AL, one of his own most powerful, professional development experiences.  
• Starting last Fall he initiated with AL thought-leader, Dave Meier, and his son Tom, fostering and advocating their good work for our OC colleagues.
  
• He nurtured AL along: initiating requisite doc's, and marketing support; directly soliciting attendees. 

• He kept an attentive eye ib all learning event details, including helping the Meier's with pre-workshop set-up.
  
• All his efforts resulted in a well-attended workshop with 17 PAID attendees--the ATD-OC Board, and our members,THANK YOU! 

Marie Medina has proven, over and over again, that she is an extraordinary volunteer. Her direct impact has been felt across the entirety of the chapter. 

• Her bright smile is the best first-impression at events for all of our members and guests
• Her ability to navigate ATD-OC monthly events with ease and professionalism as logistics change 
• Played an essential part of developing the Ambassador Program
• Mentored new ambassadors and volunteers
• Constantly brings creativity, innovation and enthusiasm in all she does!

Meghan Koyama was selected because of her great work and the big impact she's having on our association and our programs.  Among other things, we appreciate her for:

• Jumping in willingly, and on short notice, to create critical infrastructure for the Storyline Workshop. The documents designed will serve as workshop templates and process structure.

• THANKS to Meghan, using these tools, we can more readily replicate good results in any future ATD-OC workshop. Her "will do" attitude is invaluable to our chapter!
  She helped with descriptive documentation and tracking tools related to our budding Skills Development initiative.
• Total Trainer (ATD-OC's core development offer) has been upgraded through her graphic design, Power Point enhancements and marketing instincts. She's taken us closer to achieving our 2015 goal: Update / refine Total Trainer content, look and feel.
• All the above, and more, done in less than 8 months time!

       

LaVasha Lobbins                              Karina Napuri

These members were selected because of their great work and the positive impact their having on our association and programs.  Among other things, we appreciate their:

• Leadership and contributions to the Program Committee and Marketing Committee
• Dedication to excellence in all they do

Lisa Kolbe was selected because of her great work and the big impact she's having on our association and our programs.  Among other things, we appreciate her for: