Reputation Management presented by Deborah Thomas-Nininger

2. Letter from the President Dear Training and Learning Professionals,   It's difficult to imagine where 2006 ran off to.  Now we are coming into 2007 along with all the wonderful opportunities that we can imagine.  I implore you to take an hour without the Blackberry, without the email or phone, and just fantasize about what the New Year could be and then how you will ensure that it happens. What do you dislike about your position now?  Instead of stooping to that level and complaining about it, take the high road and search out for the better.  Soar instead of being a bore!  We are leaders in our organizations; act like one! Jot down 5 to 10 goals that you want to accomplish.  Put dates down by each item.  Rational ones, not just because they look good on paper.  Your goals may entail Family, traveling, taking classes at the university, or even relaxation time.  These are the goals that are important and include personal growth as well. Make 2007 a year that you will imagine your Best!  Perhaps 2007 is the year that you and your company wins the Tribute to Learning!   What a coup that would be.  Set those goals high. Eagles soar, and snails leave trails. Have a Banner Year!  We hope to see you many times this year.  We start off with Deborah Thomas-Nininger speaking to us about Reputation Management.   It continues to get better! Have a Wonderful and Safe New Year! Rick Hunt ASTD Las Vegas Chapter President  

3. Save the Date for these Upcoming Events Friday, January 12, 2007 Reputation Management presented by Deborah Thomas-Nininger Thursday February 8, 2007 Networking Magic presented by Jill Lublin We will also be voting at this meeting for the new board members. Friday, March 16, 2007 Heart Centered Leadership presented by Cheryl Tyler More details follow on pages 4 to 6 of this newsletter on each speaker and topic.

4. Reputation Management presented by Deborah Thomas-Nininger Join us for a jam packed session on Reputation Management where you will learn about: Managing public perceptions and how to bring your mission statement to life The Top 10 Pivotal reputation building blocks Mixing, Mingling and Maximizing your network Business entertainment—how to showcase your social skills seamlessly Contemporary business etiquette and technology etiquette Investment dressing, looking the part from all angles Meeting Manners—Arriving late, leaving early and handling distractions Non verbal communication and Casual vs. Formal Dos and Taboos The Charisma quotient and the importance of the likeability factor Gender Etiquette for today’s business environment Biography Deborah Thomas-Nininger is the founder of DTN Productions International Hallmark of Etiquette, a training company that provides training on all areas of international and domestic protocol specializing in "Reputation Management” & communication strategies. Deborah is an executive trainer and brings over twenty years of business etiquette, Communication and self-presentation expertise, rooted in behavioral science and successful human interaction. Deborah organized the etiquette interests and international dilemmas for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Meeting Information Where: Cashman Center 850 Las Vegas Boulevard North Meeting Room 103/104 Enter at Washington Avenue entrance *To avoid any parking fees, tell the parking attendant that you are coming for the ASTD meeting Date: Friday, January 12, 2007 Time: 8:00am – 8:30am Networking & muffins, coffee and juice 8:30am – 9:45am Meeting Cost: $20.00 - Members/ $30.00 - Non Members RSVP: Email - HollyASTD@Cox.net or call 702-382-9975

5. Networking Magic presented by Jill Lublin Join us for a fun filled session as Jill shares with us her techniques on “Networking Magic” from her #1 selling book of the same title. In this session you will learn : How to build and maintain networks that will help you get the Best.  The Best Doctor, the Best Lawyer, the Best Sweetheart, the Best Client, the Best Auto Mechanic, and so on.  Techniques to assist you with feeling comfortable and prepared in networking situations Tool and tips for positioning yourself so that the magic occurs when networking and Resources that can assist you along your networking journey Biography Jill Lublin is the author of two national best selling books, Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic.  She is a renowned strategist and international speaker. As the CEO of the strategic consulting firm, Promising Promotion, Jill has created successful techniques that implement bottom line results. Jill is founder of GoodNews Media, Inc., a company specializing in positive news. She is currently the host of the nationally syndicated radio show, Do the Dream, where she interviews celebrities who have achieved their dreams. Jill has recently been featured in the New York Times, Woman’s Day, and Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as on ABC, NBC, CBS radio and TV national affiliates. Jill is currently working on her third book, Heart Wired, and has a new TV show called The Connecting Minute. Meeting Information Where: Cashman Center 850 Las Vegas Boulevard North---Meeting Room 103/104 Enter at Washington Avenue entrance *To avoid any parking fees, tell the parking attendant that you are coming for the ASTD meeting Date: Thursday, February 8, 2007 Time: 8:00am – 8:30am Networking & muffins, coffee and juice 8:30am – 9:45am Meeting Cost: $20.00 - Members/ $30.00 - Non Members RSVP: Email - HollyASTD@Cox.net or call 702-382-9975

6. Heart Centered Leadership presented by Cheryl Tyler Cheryl Tyler, President, Human Resources and Training Solutions, will be presenting Heart Centered Leadership. Providing a counterpoint to the ethical bankruptcy of contemporary business, Heart-Centered Leadership champions the message that sound ethical practices must begin from within. This kind of leadership is a personal choice, and involves the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Through the application of seven underlying principles and virtues, we describe a clear path from the moment you are inspired to be a heart-centered leader through the process of developing the healthy attitudes and responsive actions needed to convert your inspiration into reality. This focus—inward, mindful striving to “do the right thing” and become the best person you can be sets this path to leadership apart from other strategies. Today’s leaders must be able to connect with, respect and show value to associates amidst challenges like intense time pressures & limited resources. That means that heart centered leadership—characterized by care, concern, honesty and humility is not a “soft” skill but a “dollars & cents” one. Cheryl will present an overview of the seven principles of heart-centered leadership Know Thyself Don't Assume Don't Judge Come to Understand They Need What You Need Letting Go Know the Impact of Your Words and Action Biography Cheryl Tyler has spent her career, in the hospitality industry in both quick and full service restaurants as well as the hotel and gaming segments. Her experience ranges from full operational and human resource knowledge of the hospitality business as an executive, to professional facilitator for executive, management, and front line teams. Both as a former VP of Human Resources & now as an independent HR & Training consultant, Cheryl partners with clients in the areas of vision, mission and Teambuilding initiatives, culture transition, corporate university programming, selection processes, executive and management leadership facilitation, customer service seminars, employee relations and liability training. Most recently, Cheryl is proud to announce her partnership with The Institute of Heart Centered Leadership, as the first licensee and facilitator of the program, outside of the authors of the book, Heart Centered Leadership. Author Susan Steinbrecher, personally chose Cheryl to offer Heart Centered Leadership keynote speeches and workshops. Meeting Information Where: Cashman Center 850 Las Vegas Boulevard North---Meeting Room 103/104 Enter at Washington Avenue entrance *To avoid any parking fees, tell the parking attendant that you are coming for the ASTD meeting Date: Friday, March 16, 2007 Time: 8:00am – 8:30am Networking & muffins, coffee and juice 8:30am – 9:45am Meeting Cost: $20.00 - Members/ $30.00 - Non Members RSVP: Email - HollyASTD@Cox.net or call 702-382-9975

7. Congratulations to our 2006 Tribute to Learning Winners! The ‘Tribute to Learning Awards’ are an annual event that includes Best Practices in the Southern Nevada training and development field. Congratulations to our winners listed below and the categories they were recognized for their Best Practices. Best Online and E-Learning Boyd Gaming Corporation Return on Investment (ROI) Strategy Boyd Gaming Corporation Training and Development Programs Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Overall Best Team Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority A distinguished panel of judges determined the local champions and included the following: Linda Bernstein, Resorts International Herbie Caban, Las Vegas Valley Water District Cecilia Maldinado, UNLV Assistant Professor Kim Taufer, Cumorah Credit Union Ronna Timpa, ESL Solutions Cheryl Tyler, Human Resource & Training Solutions Please read more about our judges on pages 8 - 10 of this newsletter.

8. Our esteemed panel of judges… Linda Bernstein is currently the Corporate Director of Training for Resorts International. Linda has been in the hospitality industry for 20 years. Linda holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management and a Executive Masters Degree in Hospitality Administration both from UNLV. Linda is involved in many community organizations such as the American Heart Association and Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada. She was the first Southern Nevada Chairman for the American Heart Association. Linda also enjoys gardening, reading, drawing, and spending time with her family. Heriberto Caban is currently the Sr. Training and Development Analyst for the Las Vegas Valley Water District. Heriberto has 11 years of technical training experience in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Armament Systems Instructor, Production Superintendent, and Superintendent of a large training detachment at Nellis AFB He also has over ten years of experience as a Training Specialist. Heriberto holds a Bachelor of Science degree from UNLV in Business Administration and a Master Instructor Certification, Air Education and Training Command, from the United States Air Force. 

9. Our esteemed panel of judges… Cecilia Maldonado, Ph.D. is an assistant professor at The University of Nevada,Las Vegas in the Department of Educational Leadership. She is the coordinator for the Master's Degree program in Workforce Training and Development and is currently updating the workforce education strand within the Ph.D. in Higher Education to prepare Workplace Learning and Performance professionals based on the competencies established by ASTD in their study in 2004. Dr. Maldonado has expertise in several areas including, training and development, technology training and Hispanic educational and workplace issues. In addition to her duties as assistant professor, Dr. Maldonado is also the training specialist for the Center for Workforce Development and Occupational Research. workforce development needs. She is a co-author on a book titled, The Handbook of Training Technologies: An Introductory Guide to Facilitating Learning with Technology – Planning to Evaluation. Her credentials include a doctorate in Workforce Education and Development with an emphasis in Training and Development from The Pennsylvania State University. Three degrees from the University of Akron in Ohio including a master of science degree in Technical Education with an emphasis in computer technology; a bachelor of science in elementary education; and a bachelor of science in industrial management with an emphasis in information systems. Kim Taufer is the Senior Vice President and COO for Cumorah Credit Union. Kim is originally from San Francisco and has over 25 years experience working in the area of  financial institutions.  He has been with Cumorah Credit Union since the summer of 2000. Prior to coming to Cumorah Kim's work experience included international banking institutions based out of California.  Through those years he has extensive experience in consumer and real estate lending, business development, marketing, and human resource management to name a few.  More specifically he has developed and implemented numerous training programs for the banks in which he has worked.  Kim also accomplished the same for a multitude of organizations as an outside consultant.  He currently oversees marketing, human resources and training for Las Vegas based Cumorah Credit Union, a $170 million financial institution with branches throughout the state of Nevada .       

10. Our esteemed panel of judges… Cheryl Tyler has spent her career, in the hospitality industry in both quick and full service restaurants as well as the hotel and gaming segments. Her experience ranges from full operational and human resource knowledge of the hospitality business as an executive, to professional facilitator for executive, management, and front line teams. More recently she serves the healthcare community as well as her hospitality clients. Both as a former Vice President of Human Resources and now as an independent Human Resource and Training consultant, Cheryl partners with clients in the areas of vision, mission and teambuilding initiatives, culture transition, corporate university programming, selection processes, executive and management leadership facilitation, customer service seminars, and liability training to name a few. For the past three years, Cheryl continues to partner with Louisville based client, Catalyst Learning, on a healthcare initiative called School at Work, a career development program for entry level employees. Originally hired for the project as adjunct facility by Anne Arundel Community college, Cheryl assisted with the instructional design of the workbook and on-line components. In its early stages, School at Work was funded by the Department of Labor and Cheryl’s role included at that time serving as the “live, on-air” satellite broadcast instructor. Today she continues her School at Work role as the on-camera DVD and on-line web instructor for the program, which has now been used in over 250 hospitals and by over 4,000 students nationwide.   Since founding the company over 10 years ago, Ronna Timpa has quickly become the leading workplace ESL trainer in the state of Nevada. She has customized and taught workplace ESL classes for thousands of service workers at almost all of the major hotels in the state. Ronna also served as the Manager of English Language and Technology for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada for eight years. In her role, she developed and managed a workplace ESL program that helped settle and find work for thousands of newly arrived refugees. A nationally renowned ESL expert, Ronna has co-authored a workplace ESL textbook, Hotel English, and speaks frequently at national, regional, and local ESL conferences. She currently sits on the Nevada State Library and Literacy Council and teaches part-time at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Ronna holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University in Human Resources Management and a Masters of Education, specializing in ESL, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  

11. Is your membership up to date? Membership in your local ASTD chapter continues to be a great value. From exciting and challenging monthly meeting topics to special events and training sessions, your local ASTD chapter gives you an opportunity to learn and grow as a training professional, as well as an opportunity to network with others in the training industry. If you would like to renew your membership or would like to know the status of your membership, please contact Holly at hollyastd@cox.net or check with one of the board members at the January meeting. The membership dues schedule is as follows: Individual Membership:$55 per year Group Membership:$50 per year for twomembers or $45 for threeor more members per year Non-Profit Membership:$45 per year Student Membership:$40 per year We appreciate your continued support of your local chapter!

12. Board of Directors Contact Information President Rick Hunt Aramark Email: Hunt-Richard@aramark.com   Administration VP Nuee Lampkin Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Email: nlampkin@lvcva.com Community Relations VP Mary Zaborowski Stardust, Boyd Gaming Email:MaryZaborowski@boydgaming.com Communications VP Kristine Foranoce New York-New York Hotel and Casino Email: astdlv@yahoo.com   Marketing VP Andrea Epstein Las Vegas Hilton Email: epstein12@yahoo.com   Membership VP Holly Hill Bureau of Reclamation Email: HollyASTD@cox.net