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Join us on May 18th when our own President-Elect, Alexia Vernon, introduces her new ASTD Press book - 90 Days 90 Ways: Onboard Young Professionals to Peak Performance. Alexia will discuss the key components of a successful onboarding program and the roles that HR, learning and development, and a new hire's direct supervisor can play in setting up a new employee, irrespective of age and experience, to be successful. Then, she will facilitate a panel discussion with Las Vegas community workforce development leaders Kim Leahy, VP HR/Training at Nevada State Bank, Punam Mathur, former VP of People Resources at NV Energy, and Jessica Tomlinson, Trainer at Allegiant Airlines about the effective components of their onboarding initiatives, helping ASTD members leave with tangible strategies, corresponding tactics, and vibrant examples to bring back to their companies. Learn More
Back by popular demand! 
Meet, drink, nosh, and build relationships with ASTD Las Vegas members and their friends and family. Sample 8 of Total Wine's finest bottles and cheeses. We'll even be pairing 2 of our tastes with cupcakes! It's sure to be a sweet and savory night. Learn More
6pm to 8pm
Please plan to arrive on time
and stay for duration of event
Location:
Total Wine & More
501 N. Stephanie Street
Stephanie Street Power Center
Henderson, NV 89014
Check out the latest photos from the March Chapter Meeting at Aristocrat Technologies. Recap coming soon.
The February chapter meeting was an educational and inspiring event. Guest speaker Leena Rinne, a Franklin Covey consultant, led an engaging workshop titled "The 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity." The group of trainers and workplace development professionals in attendance participated in networking activities, prioritization exercises and calendar planning best practices.
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The Annual State of the Chapter Meeting was held January 13 at the Nevada State Bank training facility. It was an enthusiastic kick off to 2012. Attendees were treated to a rousing ice breaker, courtesy of Chapter President-Elect Alexia Vernon, followed by elections for 2012 Chapter Executive Board open positions.
Click to read more about all the 2012 board members.
Representatives from Capella University introduced a new professional learning partnership. ASTD Las Vegas chapter members may now receive discounts on accredited online degree programs, professional development webinars and access to a wide network of support.
Click to learn more about Capella University.
Chapter President Jason Gardner delivered the State of the Chapter address. He recapped the many chapter successes of last year and provided the vision for continued membership value in 2012. In addition, Jason shared current industry trends and the latest information on workplace learning and performance. The meeting ended with a raffle for a free national ASTD membership.
Click here to see a summary of the State of the Chapter presentation.
We had an excellent turnout at our annual Tribute to Learning awards banquet on December 6.Congratulations to the following recipients of ASTD Las Vegas' Tribute to Learning Awards 2011!
- Distance Learning, eLearning and Blended Programs Award: Aristocrat Technologies
- Facilitator Delivered Training and Development Programs Award: Aristocrat Technologies
- Measurement and Evaluation Award: IGT
- Diversity Award: Mirage
- Overall Best in Learning Award: Aristocrat Technologies
Thank you to all our members for your contributions throughout 2011.
You no longer renew your Chapter Membership through National ASTD - you renew it locally through us. When your membership expires, you'll get a renewal notification via email, and can then renew online by clicking the Member Application link to the left. For additional information you can send an email here. Now go hit your red That Was Easy button!
