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Meeting Notes, Friday, Feb 6th, 2004

We had a very productive meeting, the brainstorming was fast and furious. We had two new comers: Ray McLeod from The Center For Nonprofit Management, Brigitt Iafrate from APT, a Professional Association for those interested in psychological Type study and use, John Cox from NTSU and John Dyer from Career Connections.  The next meeting of The Forum will be

FRIDAY, March 19th 11:30 AM-1 PM…

We confirmed the date of our annual event called "The Career Resource Forum," sponsored by the local Chapter of the ACP International…

                  Friday, April 23rd, over the noon hour.

What do you see as next steps? As a group with larger agenda's, we are beginning to put definition to our community based activity… ACP International's Career Resource Forum. We need your suggestions for other representatives from related community programming… here's the list of potential participants in The Forum...

Academic Resource Council

Career Consultants

Career Consulting Firms

Internal Career Center Staff

ACP International Technology Partners: INSALA

Texas WorkForce Commission

Coaches Federation (specifically, Career Coaches)

The Temp and Contract Recruitment world

And from the land of Association acronyms:

ACP, ASTD, OD Network, ACA, SHRM… others?

If you have contact information for any key individuals representing these organizations, please get them to me so I can call them and put them in our growing distribution list. Simply contact Bob Maher with your info for posting.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




THE ONGOING BRAINSTORMING...

I. WHAT could be the nature of our Career Resource Forum?

From Today... Provide resources for people to work with their whole career "cycle"... be in a position to provide current market trend information...be a part of this vital dialog...job banking...contribute to academic research...be a part of the academic/counseling/reality cycle...provide for an affiliated network of related association memberships.

From Jan 13th...An annual event (4/26/2004) open to all participating organizations’ Members and the public (as we begin to gain identity in the community)… a web based resource of information, available for ongoing dialog, resources and other info announcement… regular, face to face meetings of participating Membership meant to share best practices, identify resources, discuss current issues, etc… a "turnkey set of resources" to provide a baseline package of services and resources to the community.

III. What's in IT for ME?

  • To have a voice at a large table of participants--vital dialog

  • Research on trends to extend my awareness

  • Affiliate memberships

  • Special interest information exchange

  • Outlet for continuing education

III. NEXT STEPS?

1. Help us network to increase attendance at our next meeting, Friday, March 19th, at a location to be announced (any volunteers?)

2. If you have contact information for any key individuals representing the organizations listed above, please get them to me so I can call them and put them in our growing distribution list.

3. Give some thought to defining the offering of The Career Resource Forum… I welcome specific thoughts in email form prior to each meeting. "OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKING" is appropriate for this first of its kind effort.

Our Chapter's VISION STATEMENT...

To be the premier ACP International Chapter recognized for leading-edge professional development of its members and fostering supportive and collegial relationships.  We will represent the broad spectrum of career services practitioners and be highly respected by business and community for our professionalism, outreach, ethics and vision.