Austin Chapter Meeting January 15

APSP Austin Chapter Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2009 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Marie Callendar's APSP Training Initiatives for 2009 and Beyond Our quest speaker for the January 15 chapter meeting will be Michael Reed, Director of Professional Development at APSP. Michael will unveil several new cutting-edge training programs that the APSP has launched or is about to launch, including: · On-line (web-based) training programs · Employee technical training programs · “Raving fans” customer service training · Executive Leadership & Certification programs The best time for low-cost, high-value training is whenever you can spare the time from the build schedule. So 2009 should be an EXCELLENT year to focus on keeping your employees engaged and motivated especially with a tight budget. Michael Reed has used his extensive experience in sales, marketing, human resources, training and development to guide turnaround initiatives in profit and non-profit organizations throughout the country. For the past 15 years he has worked with individuals and organizations to increase their effectiveness and achieve excellence. While based at the APSP headquarters in Virginia, he currently lives in Austin, Texas and speaks frequently to members of the pool, spa and hot tub industry. Meeting Location:  Marie Callendar's 9503 Research Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, TX 78759 PH:512-349-7151 The website, with map, can be found here    Event Schedule: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Networking Happy Hour/Registration 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner Meeting   Registration Fee: $20.00 per person, to include choice of Turkey, Meatloaf or Lemon Chicken Dinner. A Non-adult beverage is included.No refunds after Friday, January 9, 2009. To reserve your space please send an email to Lisa Badolato at lbadolato@apsp.org, by Tuesday, January 13.    Special thanks to Our Platinum Level Supporter Independent Insurance Group For more information on General Liability coverage click here. (for corporate support opportunites, please contact Pam Vinje at pvinje@theapspregion3.org)         Pam Vinje Regional Manager Houston, TX, 77041   Phone:   281-807-7004 Fax:   832-565-1088 E-mail:   pvinje@APSP.org