Meetings
Monthly meetings of the Washington, DC Metro Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers are designed to share organizing knowledge and resources among members, as well as offer an opportunity to network. Programs are varied to appeal to both seasoned and novice organizers.
The meetings are usually held the first Monday night of the month unless that date is a secular or religious holiday. The meetings may be rescheduled if National or local chapter events conflict with our regular schedule. In the event of inclement weather, we follow Montgomery or Fairfax County snow policy. Listen to the radio or TV for school closings.
Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with registration, networking and an “Ask the Expert” session. “Ask the Expert” is an informal gathering of new organizers who receive free advice on owning an organizing business from members of the Golden Circle, a prestigious designation within NAPO for experienced organizers. An educational program begins at 7:00 p.m. and focuses on organizing practices and/or business topics. The evening ends with a chapter business meeting and networking from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The NAPO-WDC Chapter does not meet in July or August.
There are many opportunities for chapter members to gather, such as Book Clubs and NAPO Neighborhood meetings. For more information go to the members-only section.
Details
Cost:
- Free for chapter members
- $26 per meeting for non-members
Notes:
- Business attire is appreciated
- Advance registration for chapter meetings not required
- Topics are subject to change
Schedule of Chapter Meetings
Below is the schedule of meetings for the upcoming 2011-2012 year!
Monday, September 12, 2011
5417 West Cedar Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
Overcome Objections & Close the Sale
Please join us for the first meeting of the chapter year. Michael Charest will teach you specific, well-defined and proven steps to practice and become a master at closing the sale!
He is a 12-year veteran business coach, consultant, author and speaker. His company, Business Growth Solutions, specializes in helping solo and micropreneurs attract more clients and grow their business.
Have you ever wondered who is the perfect contractor for one of your clients, what’s the best company to design your new logo or where to buy acid free photo storage boxes? Well, our members have the answers and you can ask them on our Yahoo Discussion Board. We have moved into the 21st century and that means our newsletter has been replaced by a blog that you can receive by email. Prior to the chapter meeting, you will have an opportunity to sign up for both our Yahoo Discussion Group and our new Blog.
Membership Renewal and MARCPO Registration
It’s one stop shopping before our meeting. You can quickly renew your membership and sign up for MARCPO. Bring your credit card and our helpful assistants will be of service so you can quickly complete the process.
Ask the Expert Focus Group
If you are new to organizing, attend the “Ask the Expert” session. It is an informal gathering where new organizers can receive free advice on owning an organizing business from members of the Golden Circle, a prestigious designation within NAPO for experienced organizers.
Monday, October 3, 2011
9001 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031
Speak and Get Clients
Come early 6:30-7pm and bring your NAPO membership card for complimentary laminating.
Ask the Expert Focus Group
If you are new to organizing, attend the “Ask the Expert” session. It is an informal gathering where new organizers can receive free advice on owning an organizing business from members of the Golden Circle, a prestigious designation within NAPO for experienced organizers.
Monday. November 7, 2011
5417 West Cedar Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
How to Organize Without Breaking Your Back, Not to Mention Your Client’s – Naomi Abrams & Corporate Partner Expo
Naomi Abrams holds a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and a certification as an ergonomic assessment specialist. Holding the firm belief that prevention is the least expensive cure, she currently owns and operates a national consulting firm specializing in occupational health and ergonomics. Dr. Abrams speaks around the country on how people can work comfortably and efficiently in a variety of spaces.
There will not be an Ask The Expert table at this meeting.
Come early to attend the Corporate Partner Expo from 6:30pm to 7pm. Check out their winter promotions and learn about their referral programs. It is a great opportunity to get to know our Corporate Partners. Your clients will appreciate that you can recommend a company with whom you have a business relationship.
Monday, December 5, 2011
9001 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031
Social Media Marketing: Driving Business Value With 69% of the US population using Facebook, reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching online videos, social media is a wonderful way to connect with your target market, generate more leads, and increase your revenue. Have you jumped in? Are you still waiting by the shore? Either way, it’s important to understand how to use social media to drive business value. Join us as we welcome longtime veteran and early adopter of social technologies, Terri Holley, as she speaks about interactive marketing, emerging technology and how both can be used to drive business value. Ms. Holley will speak about her successes with social media, lessons she has learned along the way, and pitfalls you can avoid after you jump in. Topics will include:
- Must-do tasks before you begin marketing your business on the social web
- How you can tweak an existing social media strategy to achieve better results
- Best practices for reaching your target market, generating leads, and converting leads into sales
- The importance of measuring ROI and how you can do this easily
- How to maximize the use of social technologies so it saves you time and money
A tech-savvy, insightful, and highly creative new media “maverick” who is always operating outside the box, Terri Holley understands the nuances of interactive marketing, emerging technology and how both are used to build deeper relationships with prospects and customers. Along with serving as CEO of Holley Creative, Terri has been a contributor to Women Grow Business and recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best marketing and social media blogs written by women. She is known for skillfully taking on emerging technology skeptics and enjoys sharing the story about her 80-something mother learning how to text. Literally walking her talk, Terri is an active user of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. She also authors two popular blogs and is the producer and host of Social Media Voices, a podcast that features small business social media success stories.
Monday, January 9, 2012
5417 West Cedar Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
Manage and Preserve Pictorial Treasures
Monday, February 6, 2012
9001 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031
Mastermind Groups: A Key To Your Success
Please join us when Margarita Rozenfeld will discuss some of the ways you and your business can benefit by being part of a mastermind group. You’ll have the advantage of different perspectives, additional resources and accountability to reach your goals.
Margarita Rozenfeld is the CEO of Incite International and the Founder of YES!Circle. She helps individuals and organizations craft their vision and a road map to success through executive coaching, leadership training, retreats and experiential learning programs.
6:30-7pm – Ask the Expert” Focus Group
If you are new to organizing, attend the “Ask the Expert” session. It is an informal gathering where new organizers can receive free advice on owning an organizing business from members of the Golden Circle, a prestigious designation within NAPO for experienced organizers.
Monday, March 5, 2012
5417 West Cedar Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
The Do’s and Don’ts of Donating to Goodwill
Please join us when Catherine Meloy will offer a variety of tips on how and when to donate household goods to Goodwill so that the experience will keep donors coming back time and time again.
Catherine Meloy is the President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington. Her involvement in the greater Washington community is extensive and varied. She has received numerous awards for her service; most recently the BRAVA Women Achievement Business Award in 2011.
Monday, April 2, 2012
9001 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031
Going paperless is about much more than just scanning in your documents. Once you’ve started scanning, the challenge becomes: how do you organize your electronic documents so that you can find them when you need them. The last thing you want is to trade a paper mess for a digital mess.
Brooks will share important digital file keeping topics such as organization, name, software, security, search tricks and more. He will present information that will help you, and most importantly, your clients get control of paperless documents.
Brooks Duncan has spent his career as a Certified Management Account, a software developer and as a Director of Client Services at a large multinational corporation. Brooks is currently the owner and Editor-in-Chief of DocumentSnap.com, a website devoted to helping readers go paperless by turning piles of paper into an organized, electronic system. Brooks lives with his wife and two sons in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Monday, May 7, 2012
The Tribute Bash: A Salute to NAPO DC Volunteers 2012
7:00 pm – $20 per member
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. and join fellow NAPO-WDC members, the board of directors and Corporate Partners at Timpano in Rockville for a lively evening of networking and appreciation.
Some very notable updates to our awards night:
- There will be a great selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres. You’ll receive a coupon for one free beer or glass of wine and there will be a cash bar all evening. Soft drinks are gratis.
- This year we are expanding the awards given to our members in recognition.
- The price has dropped tremendously (NAPO DC will be covering more than half the evening’s cost – thank you NAPO DC!).
You will not want to miss NAPO-WDC’s award ceremony where Professional Organizer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Corporate Partner of the Year will be announced. In addition, this is the evening where one lucky member will win a free NAPO-WDC Membership for the 2012-2013 chapter year!
You must pay in advance for this event by sending a check for $20 to the NAPO-WDC Treasurer, 5593 Malone Ridge Street, Unit 7106, Alexandria, VA 22312. Checks should be made payable to NAPO-WDC. The deadline to reserve your seat is April 27th, 2012. Watch your email for an Evite.
Please direct questions to Pierrette Ashcroft at development@dcorganizers.org.
Monday, June 4, 2012
9001 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031
The White Elephant Sale , Favorite Organizing Products and Corporate Partners
We’ll start at 6:30 with the our inaugural White Elephant Sale. It’s a great opportunity to get rid of unwanted organizing supplies and books while helping out A Wider Circle, our Community Partner.
The meeting will continue with the ever-popular show and tell of new and favorite organizing products and services. This year we are combining that with members’ recommendations of Corporate Partners. Learn from fellow members what they like and use to help your clients achieve optimum organization.
Ask the Expert” Focus Group
If you are new to organizing, attend the “Ask the Expert” session. It is an informal gathering where new organizers can receive free advice on owning an organizing business from members of the Golden Circle, a prestigious designation within NAPO for experienced organizers.
