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Events
| Sat, March 13 |
"BOOMER FEST 2010": A Work, Wealth & Health Lifestyle Expo |
| 10-4PM |
MADISON MARRIOTT WEST HOTEL |
Boomer Fest 2010 IS A COMMUNITY EXPO FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE LIFESTYLES OF THE BABY BOOM GENERATION DANE COUNTY FEATURING A EXHIBITORS WHO PROVIDE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO BOOMERS AND "HOW 2 SEMINARS" ON IMPROVING FINANCES, HEALTH AND WORK LIFE.
ALSO FEATURED WILL BE A MICRO BEER TASTING BOOMER BANTER NETWORKING RECEPTION. |
| Cost: |
$5.00 |
| Website: |
www.theamericanboomer.com |
| Contact: |
John Vardallas (Boomer Fest Guru) (608) 577-8707 jvardallas@aol.com |
| Mon, March 15 |
Job Help |
| 1 - 4 p.m. |
Madison Public Library, Central Library |
| Need Help Looking for a Job? We can help you: work on your resume and cover letter, set up an email account, locate Internet Job sites, and apply for jobs online. Call in advance to hold a spot: 266-6350, or Drop-ins are welcome. |
| Cost: |
free |
| Website: |
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/classes.html |
| Contact: |
Madison Public Library 266-6300 jim.handorf@gmail.com |
| Mon, March 15 |
Acupressure |
| 6-7:30 pm |
Gilda's Club 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
| A hands on, how-to way to treat yourself (or someone else) to deal with health concerns including headaches, stomach aches, nausea and more. |
| Cost: |
0.00 |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Debra 252-6485 77cal@madison.com |
| Tue, March 16 |
ACCELERATE MADISON hosts Alice.com's Brian Wiegand on March 16. |
| 5:00pm Networking Social; 6:30pm Educational Program |
Fluno Center, 601 University Ave., Madison, WI |
Be engaged on March 16, when Accelerate Madison hosts networking and keynote presentation by Brian Wiegand, CEO and Co-Founder of Alice.com. This educational program will focus on mastering the execution of strategies to propel a business model, the technology and customer value. Anticipate Brian's talk to be compelling, inspiring, entertaining as we learn what an experienced Madison entrerpreneur and his team have created in the past two years at Alice.com.
Brian Wiegand is a successful entrepreneur/CEO, advisor and investor who loves to bring new business models to market, build passionate teams, and deliver value to end consumers. He's good at using the Internet as a platform to innovate and disrupt traditional mainstream markets, thus changing the status quo. He is the co-founder of four companies in the online space: Alice.com (2008), Jellyfish (2006), NameProtect (1997), BizFilings (1996). The first three companies were sold, generating nearly $100 million of shareholder value.
ACCELERATE MADISON is connecting PEOPLE and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, and everyone is welcome to join and be engaged in the collaboration. |
| Cost: |
$40 Non-Members/Guests; $0 Members/Accelerate Madison |
| Website: |
www.acceleratemadison.org |
| Contact: |
Jan Moen at Accelerate Madison (608) 213-3939 info@acceleratemadison.org |
| Tue, March 16 |
Joint Meeting of Madison International Trade Association and International Credit Executives |
| 8:30am to 3:00pm |
Fluno Center for Executive Education, 601 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53715-1035 |
Morning Session: “Obama after Year One – Are you Still Stimulated?”
University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Menzie Chinn (Department of Economics and LaFollette School of Public Affairs) will discuss the federal government’s policy responses to the economic crisis, including:
- monetary and fiscal policy
- proposals for new financial regulations
- the harmonization of international financial policy and trade policy
- housing, energy, and industrial policy
Networking Lunch
Afternoon Session: “Maintaining Brand Consistency in a Global Market”
Today’s international marketplace is incredibly competitive and globalizing a brand is a serious challenge. Companies must determine which brand characteristics apply in different markets, and which need to be localized. Linda Gorchels, Director of Executive Marketing Education at the Wisconsin School of Business, will outline how the most successful global brands develop relationships with a diverse range of consumers to create lasting brand value. This will be accompanied by the ‘real life’ global branding efforts of a Wisconsin company.
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| Cost: |
$40 for MITA/ICE members; $50 for non-members |
| Website: |
http://www.mitaweb.org/Events.shtml |
| Contact: |
Stanley Pfrang (608) 267-0639 stanley.pfrang@wisconsin.gov |
| Thu, March 18 |
Beyond Price Cutting: How to Maximize Value and Remain Competitive |
| 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Country Springs Hotel in Pewaukee |
With mounting pressures of uncertain economic times and increasing competition for every opportunity, your firm may be tempted to cut prices and chase every lead to remain competitive. Slashing prices might seem to be a quick fix, but it can lead to negative long-term side effects. And pursuing opportunities without strategies to capture the project can waste valuable marketing dollars. Join us – SMPS Wisconsin and ACEC Wisconsin – for this exciting half-day seminar, where Dr. Janet Sanders will be on hand to identify opportunities and strategies that will allow you to focus your efforts and maintain or even raise your prices.
You will learn:
“Hot spots” to invest your limited marketing dollars
Relevant messages that appeal to today’s penny-pinching clients and prospects
Tactics to win “more than your share” of whatever work that is available now in your marketplace
Ways other firms have changed their business models to get through the downturn
Ideas to position your firm to survive today's economy and thrive in tomorrow’s changed marketplace
SMPS and ACEC members in Minneapolis who hosted this program earlier this year gave it “two thumbs up” with comments such as “I left the program and was able to implement a couple of great ideas yet that afternoon – with more to come!”
Dr. Janet Sanders, FSMPS, has more than 25 years of research, teaching, and consulting experience in communication. Her B.A. and M.A. degrees are from the University of Maryland and her Ph.D. in Speech Communication and Human Relations is from the University of Kansas. Dr. Sanders has authored numerous journal articles and other publications, including a chapter in the 2008 and previous editions of "Marketing Handbook for the Design and Construction Professional."
Dr. Sanders' client list includes more than 200 professional service firms nationwide and Europe. She helps firms establish their brand, integrate their marketing and sales functions with their strategic goals, and win profitable work with effective strategic presentations. On business development and competitive presentations for contracts totaling over $36 billion, her win rate tops 70 percent.
Clients also include Fortune 500 corporations, retail chains, healthcare facilities, and education and cultural institutions. She has coached top executives of major corporations including Freddie Mac, Starbucks, the Federal Reserve, McDonnell Douglas, Caterpillar, Philip Morris, Monsanto, Sara Lee, Dayton-Hudson Department Stores, Prudential, and Ben and Jerry themselves!
From 1993 to 2000, she was Vice President of Business Planning and Marketing for Sverdrup Civil Inc. and was named to the firm's Board of Directors in 1995. She directed the company's sales training and services as well as its marketing strategy, information and support units numbering more than 45 people with budgets over $4 million. In 1998 the company merged with Jacobs Engineering Corporation to become the 3rd largest engineering firm in the U.S. at the time. In August of 200 her contributions to the profession were recognized when she was named a Fellow of the Society for Marketing Professional Services.
SMPS is a Registered Provider of AIA Continuing Education Credits. This program is 3 CEUs. |
| Cost: |
$100 SMPS and ACEC members / $175 nonmembers |
| Website: |
http://smpswisconsin.org/halfday.html |
| Contact: |
Kary Beck 608-443-0370 kary.beck@meadhunt.com |
| Fri, March 19 |
Surviving & Thriving in Today's Economy
Business & Personal Strategies for Success |
| 7:30 am - 4:50 pm |
Campus Center Ballroom @ Carroll University, Waukesha, WI |
4 Sessions:
Ethics as a Way of Life - Leading with your Soul
Building Customer Loyalty from the Inside Out
Innovation & Creative Thinking
The World in Chaos - What You Need to Know to Survive the Next 12 Months |
| Cost: |
$209 ($189 early bird thru 3/3/10 |
| Website: |
http://www.regonline.com/survivingandthriving |
| Contact: |
Mary Strautmann 414-763-7967 mary.strautmann@gmail.com |
| Sat, March 20 |
Free Home Buyers Fair |
| 8:30am-3:00pm |
Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall |
| Presented by the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County, Inc., the event is free, open to the public and has free parking. Educational classes on homeownership will be offered throughout the day and experts in the housing industry will be available to answer home buyers’ questions. Two $1,500 down payment assistance grants will be given away during the event and those who register in advance at www.homebuyersroundtable.org will be entered to win a one-night stay at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.homebuyersroundtable.org |
| Contact: |
Amanda Wilson 608-232-5000 ext. 2060 awilson@uwcu.org |
| Sat, March 20 |
Prescribed Fire Burn School |
| 8:30AM-3:30PM |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center |
Instructor Tom Aranow will provide a fundamental understanding of fire behavior and the use of basic techniques for prescribed burns initiated for the purposes of ecological management. Tom Aranow has been participating in and conducting prescribed burns for 19 years. He is certified by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group as a squad boss, crew boss and single resource boss and conducts annual training sessions for the Nature Conservancy and the Prescribed Fire Council of Wisconsin.
This training is recommended for those who are interested in serving as a volunteer with The Nature Conservancy or other conservation organization, but is not sufficient to qualify participants for a TNC prescribed fire crew. This class is an introductory program for those who would like to work on a fire line under the supervision of qualified supervisors and burn bosses and is recommended for those who wish to pursue S-130/190 certification. A lunch will be provided, please note any special dietary needs upon registration.
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 12, 2010 |
| Cost: |
ALNC Members: $40/person; Non-Members: $45/person Registration Deadline: Friday, March 12, 2010 |
| Website: |
www.naturenet.com/alnc |
| Contact: |
Lauren Brathol 608-221-0404 x 2 alncreg@naturenet.com |
| Mon, March 22 |
Job Help |
| 1 - 4 p.m. |
Madison Public Library, Central Library |
| Need Help Looking for a Job? We can help you: work on your resume and cover letter, set up an email account, locate Internet Job sites, and apply for jobs online. Call in advance to hold a spot: 266-6350, or Drop-ins are welcome. |
| Cost: |
free |
| Website: |
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/classes.html |
| Contact: |
Madison Public Library 266-6300 jim.handorf@gmail.com |
| Wed, March 24 |
IABC Lunch Meeting |
| Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a 45-minute program with lunch |
Edgewater |
This month's speaker and topic: Anja Wanner/Consequences of emerging written language genres
The Internet has had an enormous impact on the way in which people communicate through the use of written language. One of the consequences is the emergence of new genres, such as electronic forums, chatrooms, or blogs. We will discuss the impact that these genres have on the English language and on how people communicate with each other in personal and professional contexts. To illustrate our case, we will take a close look at the language of blogs, a genre that started out as the online version of a diary but that is now employed strategically in professional contexts, including business communication.
Anja Wanner is a professor of English Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her areas of research include grammar, language change, and computer-mediated communication. She recently published a book on the form and function of the passive in English, with an emphasis on academic writing.
Please join us!
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| Cost: |
Members: $17; Guests: $25; Students: $12; Payable by cash or check the day of the meeting. |
| Website: |
http://madison.iabc.com/meetings.htm |
| Wed, March 24 |
Community-wide Collection for Haiti |
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various locations |
The catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti has left millions of people without homes, food or water. In response to this need, we will be shipping a container of non-perishable food and water to Haiti and we need your help. If you would like to donate, we are looking for the following items:
- Bottled water – either in two gallon jugs or individual bottles
- Powdered milk
- Baby formula
- Canned food that does not have to be cooked and preferably with the easy-open lids – Canned fruit, vegetables and meat (like tuna or chicken) are ideal
Ideally, we would like these to be donated by the caseload to ease packing needs, but any sized donation is greatly appreciated; one can or one case, you’re making a difference.
There are multiple locations throughout Madison and the surrounding areas where you can drop-off your donation.
Collection Points
- James Madison Memorial High School
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 5701 Raymond Road
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on the corner of 9 Mound Road & Highway PD
- Habitat Restore at 208 Cottage Grove Road
- Madison Student Radio at 333 E. Campus Mall
- Basics CoOp Grocery on Lodge Drive in Janesville
If your business or organization would like to serve as a collection point, please contact Cristianne Wendler at 608-658-1772 or c_wendler@hotmail.com. Once full, the container will be trucked to Miami, where it will depart for Haiti. All shipping arrangements and distribution in Haiti have been secured, so you can be 100% sure your donation will reach people in need quickly.
This collection effort is driven by individuals; therefore we are also seeking donations to help with the cost of shipping. If you would like to make a financial donation to help with the cost of shipping, please make your check payable to Health Ministries for Haiti and please write “Haiti shipping” in the memo line. Please mail your check to: 9 E Spyglass Court, Madison WI 53717. Your donation is tax deductible. You can learn more about Health Ministries for Haiti and the great work they are doing by visiting their website at www.healthministriesforhaiti.org.
We are also looking for the donation of shipping materials such as boxes, tape and shrink wrap.
For more information or if you would like to volunteer or if you have existing efforts and would like to collaborate, please contact Cristianne Wendler at 608-658-1772 or c_wendler@hotmail.com.
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| Contact: |
Cristianne Wendler 608-658-1772 c_wendler@hotmail.com |
| Wed, March 24 |
GMCC Business Card Exchange |
| 4:30 - 6:30 PM |
Comfort Inn & Suites, 4822 E. Washington Ave., Madison |
Mark your calendar for GMCC's spring Business Card Exchange. Mingle with business people from companies of all types and sizes. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while swapping business cards and lively conversation. Everyone is welcome.
RSVP recommended. Please register online. |
| Cost: |
GMCC member - free; Non-members - $10 |
| Website: |
www.greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Mary Hanneman 608-443-1954 mhanneman@greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Wed, March 24 |
GMCC 101 |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM |
Comfort Inn & Suites, 4822 E. Washington Ave., Madison |
Want to know how the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce could benefit your business? This program is designed to help prospective, new and existing members learn about all the great perks a GMCC membership has to offer. GMCC staff is on hand to give overviews and there's plenty of time for Q & A. Join us for a great opportunity to meet fellow business leaders and introduce your company to the group.
RSVP required. Please register online. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Mary Hanneman 608-443-1954 mhanneman@greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Wed, March 24 |
Westside Toastmasters International Chapter 9769 Open House |
| 11:30 a.m. |
TDS, 525 Junction Rd |
Westside Toastmasters Club 9769 is hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 24; the public is welcome. Guests will be introduced to a complete club meeting with prepared and impromptu speeches and evaluations.
With today’s economic challenges, employees can’t afford to hide behind their fear of speaking. Toastmasters International is a cost-effective solution to gain leadership and public speaking skills. The bi-weekly meetings provide a friendly, supportive environment to practice and build confidence.
What -- Toastmasters International Club 9769 Open House
When -- Wed., March 24, 2010
11:30 – Registration begins
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Club meeting
Finger foods will be served.
Where -- TDS Telecommunications Corp.
525 Junction Rd, Madison
Registration -- No registration required; no cost to attend
Questions/information -- Cindy Tomlinson, Club 9769 member, 608-664-4471 or visit www.expressions.freetoasthost.net
Many current well-known leaders were once a member of Toastmasters, including the founder of Mrs. Fields cookies, Tom Peters, and Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.expressions.freetoasthost.net |
| Contact: |
Cindy Tomlinson 608-664-4471 cindy.tomlinson@tdstelecom.com |
| Thu, March 25 |
"Staff and Board Partnership for Success in Major Gift Fundraising" |
| 8:30am-3:30pm |
Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, 702 S High Point Road |
Attention Executive Directors, Development Officers and Board Members!
Plan now to join us and bring your board members.
Executive directors and development staff oftenwish their board members; trustees and other volunteers took a more active role in the fundraising and development process. Most Board members and volunteers wish fundraising was not even on the list of board responsibilities!
The Madison Chapter of AFP is pleased to present this day-long workshop led by Marcy Heim, CFRE, professional speaker and development consultant along with Boris Frank, Executive Director of the Vilas Zoo and long-time non-profit consultant.
The workshop will also feature 3 Non-Profit Board members, Jim Slattery, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital Board, Betty Custer, Financial planner and board leader for the Madison Ballet, the Lussier Center among many others.
The workship designed for BOTH staff and volunteers to participate in TOGETHER for a tour around the cycle of successful development, determining the actions each can take along the way to create the positive and productive relationships that lead to increased support for your organization.
Questions concerning the workshop learning objectives may be directed to Marcy Heim, Workshop Chair at marcyheim@tds.net or 608-772-6777.
Space is limited to the first 60 registrants postmarked by Friday, March 12th.
Staff and Board members are encouraged to attend the workshop together, thus workshop fees will be reduced as more attend from the same organization as follows:
Fee includes breaks, lunch and materials. |
| Cost: |
$65 for one attendee, $120 for two, 3 attendees or more $50 each |
| Website: |
http://afpmadison.afpnet.org/ |
| Contact: |
Sonja Patterson, AFP Chapter Administrator 204-6077 Madisonafp@yahoo.com |
| Thu, March 25 |
Applied Tech Presents: LeftHand SAN Storage Solutions |
| 11:30am to 1:00pm |
Applied Tech - 203 S. Paterson Street, Ste 500 - Madison, WI 53703 |
Driving data availability up and costs down!
Whether the monster lurks in the woods or in the data center, a solid plan will help you survive. Learn how a highly available HP LeftHand Storage Area Network (SAN) with built-in disaster recovery features can keep your critical business data accessible.
Join Applied Tech for this interactive workshop to learn how server virtualization impacts business continuity, including Disaster Recovery, online applications, recovery after a site failure, and integration of remote and branch office.
Event Location: Applied Tech - 203 S. Paterson Street, Ste 500 - Madison, WI 53703
Visit our website for more information and to register. Limited seating available. Lunch will be provided with pre-registration.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
http://www.appliedtech.us/news_and_events/ |
| Contact: |
Julie Vike 608-257-6051 x23 vike@appliedtech.us |
| Sat, March 27 |
Boating Safety Class |
| 8:00-5:00 |
Redline Watersports - 48056 Voges Rd, Madison, WI 53718 |
This beginner, 8-hour boating class will give you the knowledge you need to be safe on the water. Upon successfully passing the exam given at the end of the class you will receive certification from the WI DNR and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Additionally, many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard. |
| Cost: |
$40 includes text & lunch, $20 for each additional family member sharing the text |
| Website: |
www.redlinewatersports.com |
| Contact: |
Jim 249-6492 jakiehl@charter.net |
| Sun, March 28 |
Maple Syrup Fest |
| 1:00PM-3:00PM |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center |
Bring the whole family to celebrate the life and legacy of Wisconsin’s premier conservationist, Aldo Leopold! Take a tree hike with our naturalists and learn how to “read the landscape” like Leopold did with his family.” Hear Leopold family tales as told by Leopold’s granddaughter, Trish Stevenson, inside the Children's Shack, our replica of the Leopold family's weekend retreat, take home a "Where's Aldo?" coloring poster and enjoy our "Look like Leopold" station. Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins accepted.
ALNC Members and Non-Members: FREE. Sponsored by Monona State Bank
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| Cost: |
Free! |
| Website: |
www.naturenet.com/alnc |
| Contact: |
Lauren Brathol 216-9370 alncreg@naturenet.com |
| Mon, March 29 |
Job Help |
| 1 - 4 p.m. |
Madison Public Library, Central Library |
| Need Help Looking for a Job? We can help you: work on your resume and cover letter, set up an email account, locate Internet Job sites, and apply for jobs online. Call in advance to hold a spot: 266-6350, or Drop-ins are welcome. |
| Cost: |
free |
| Website: |
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/classes.html |
| Contact: |
Madison Public Library 266-6300 jim.handorf@gmail.com |
| Mon, March 29 |
Vacation Day Programs! |
| See below |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center - 300 Femrite Dr, Monona WI 53716 |
SPRING FLING!
Monday, March 29, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 am
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010
Ribbitt! Join us over spring break to celebrate the return of spring! We will search for signs of spring while having a Spring Scavenger Hunt to celebrate the re-awakening of the earth after a long winter. Make a mud painting, plant a seed, use binoculars to search for returning birds, investigate early frog calls, and learn about animal babies. Appropriate for children ages 5–12.
ALNC Members: $12/participant; Non-Members: $15/participant
LUNCH BUNCH
Monday, March 29, 2010
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010
Your child will relax and enjoy nature stories read aloud by our naturalists while eating lunch. Afterwards, we’ll burn off some energy playing nature-themed games outside! Please bring a sack lunch; beverages will be provided. Appropriate for children ages 5 and older.
ALNC Members and Non-members: $5/participant
WACKY WEATHER
Monday, March 29, 2010
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010
March weather can be very calm (like a lamb) or it can be strong (like a lion), so it’s the perfect time to delve into learning about Wisconsin’s wacky weather patterns. Join us as we record the daily weather conditions and learn what drives our weather. We’ll model how weather works by making clouds and tornados, study and enjoy the wind with kite flying, play some wacky weather games and explore the forces behind severe weather, like hurricanes and tsunamis. Appropriate for ages 5-12.
ALNC Members: $12/participant; Non-Members: $15/participant
GREAT EGGSPECTATIONS
Thursday, April 1, 2010
10:30 am – 12:30 pm (Session 1)
1:30 – 3:30 pm (Session 2)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
GREAT EGGSPECTATIONS
Friday, April 2, 2010
10:30 am – 12:30 pm (Session 1)
1:30 – 3:30 pm (Session 2)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Legend has it that every spring a rabbit would visit children’s homes during the night and leave a woven nest with an egg in it as a sign that spring had arrived. Join us during Spring Break to hear this wonderful story and adorn your own spring basket just as the animals do by using materials from the land. Naturalists will take you on a trail hike searching for leaves, pinecones, twigs, flowers, grasses, and other materials for your basket trimmings. Learn to dye eggs naturally with leaves, grasses, and other gifts of nature to mimic the variety of colorful eggs made by our wild critters! Your creativity and nature’s colors will give your eggs a special one-of-a-kind design! Eggs and other materials will be provided. Appropriate for children ages 5 and older as a drop-off program, children under 5 should be accompanied by a parent pal.
ALNC Members: $8/ participant; Non-members: $9/participant
To register for all Vacation Day programs, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc, click on General Info, Registration then Vacation Day Program. Fill out the General Registration form and submit. For more information or to register by phone, call 608-221-4038.
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| Cost: |
See event description for each event's pricing |
| Website: |
www.naturenet.com/alnc |
| Contact: |
Lauren Brathol 608-221-4038 alncreg@naturenet.com |
| Thu, April 1 |
Webcast - Copyright Law, Social Media, and the Internet |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Webcast |
We invite you to join a free live Webcast on Copyright Law, Social Media, and the Internet featuring Rob Petershack of Axley Brynelson, LLP. Register at http://www.ims.net/law.
As more organizations look to the Internet for publishing content and engaging customers, it's more
important than ever to understand the risks.
In this webcast, you will:
* Learn the basics of copyright law and how it applies to web content
* Understand the risks associated with web content and social media
* Learn how to protect yourself from copyright infringement |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Website: |
www.ims.net/law |
| Contact: |
Keith Hoffman 608.663.8920 keith@ims.net |
| Wed, April 7 |
Managing Risks with FMEA |
| 11:30AM - 1:00PM |
2909 Landmark Place, Madison (Wisconsin Rm. of Concordia) |
Presenter: Bob Fanning, Fiskars, Inc.
Do you feel like your business is always responding to a crisis and in a constant reactionary mode? Are you an ISO or CGMP organization and need to implement a preventative action program? This training session will teach you the basics of using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) tools to help your team identify potential problems and solutions that will minimize the probability and impact of a failure. |
| Cost: |
No Fee |
| Website: |
www.maqin.org |
| Contact: |
Mena Cimino 608 277 7800 info@maqin.org |
| Thu, April 8 |
Clifton Gunderson Presents: Ready, Set E-File! Preparing and Planning for New Form 5500 Requirements. |
| 10 a.m. or 2:00 pm. |
Webinar |
Join Employee Benefit Plan Experts Brenda Brandt and Mickie Murphy as they help organizations know what is expected of them as they prepare for online filing and other challenges related to Form 5500. Throughout the session you will learn tips and solid strategies on leveraging people and resources to implement the new requirement in your organization.
CFO's, Plan Administrators, and Human Resource Professionals are encouraged to attend this free one-hour webinar. One CPE credit is available.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.cliftoncpa.com/Resources/Events/Details/Preparing_and_Planning_for_New_Form_5500 |
| Contact: |
Sada Kempf 920-231-5890 Sada.Kempf@cliftoncpa.com |
| Wed, April 14 |
Enterprise MBA Information Session (Evening and Executive MBA) |
| 5:45 |
Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison |
Students and staff from the Enterprise MBA Programs will be present to talk about MBA admissions, academics, career services and student life, and to answer any questions you may have.
Check-in will be just outside room 2400 Grainger Hall. The Enterprise MBA information session will begin in room 2339 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison, at 6:00 PM. Check in is from 5:45 to 6:00 PM. The information session will begin with a general overview and then discuss specifics of the part-time Wisconsin Evening and the Executive MBA program.
The program is scheduled to end around 7:30 PM.
You may visit our website to register until the day before the session or you may walk in and register the day of the session. |
| Cost: |
none |
| Website: |
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/infosessionsignup/register.aspx |
| Contact: |
Enterprise MBA Program Office 608-263-1169 mbaenterprise@bus.wisc.edu |
| Wed, April 14 |
BioForward Professional Development Series - Managing Performance |
| 8 AM—5 PM |
Tomotherapy, 1212 Deming Way, 1st Floor, Madison, WI 53717 |
| Understand the importance of performance reviews and how to properly prepare for and lead a discussion. Practice coaching techniques and gain insights into how to mentor others. Identify when to use corrective action to manage performance. Member Fee: $60. Non-Member Fee: $400. Location: TomoTherapy. Wed, Apr 14 (8 AM—5 PM). Sponsored by: BioForward, TomoTherapy, SBDC, and CIBER |
| Website: |
http://www.bioforward.org/professional_development.php |
| Contact: |
Karen Dettinger 608-236-4756 kdettinger@bioforward.org |
| Wed, April 14 |
New Product Innovation |
| 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
2909 Landmark Place, Madison (Wisconsin Rm. of Concordia) |
Presenter: Randy Iliff, Director, Strategic Innovation, Bjorksten / bit7
Understand why certain methods are effective within the manufacturing subset of a business so that you can apply them to other places where the same conditions are present OR recognize that reliance on a fundamentally different body of methods is needed. This question of context is a topic every manager should consider before making process-related decision... a remarkably simple tool to add to your professional skill set! |
| Cost: |
No Fee |
| Website: |
www.maqin.org |
| Contact: |
Mena Cimino 608 277 7800 info@maqin.org |
| Thu, April 15 |
Cancer’s Affect on Sexuality & Fertility |
| 6-7:30 pm |
Gilda's Club 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
| Dr. Julianne Zweifel, a psychologist with the UW’s Generations Fertility Care Clinic, will discuss issues and share information on how to bridge the gap between cancer, sexuality and fertility. |
| Cost: |
0.00 |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Debra 252-6485 77cal@madison.com |
| Thu, April 15 |
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation 2010 Annual Dinner and Silent Auction |
| 5 p.m. |
Monona Terrace Convention Center |
April 15, 2010
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison
5 p.m. Silent Auction
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Program
2010: A Medical Space Odyssey
The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation’s 2010 Annual Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction will blast off with an exciting opportunity to meet former NASA astronaut, mountain climber and physician, Scott Parazynski. He will share stories of his experiences in space including a risky spacewalk to repair the solar array of the International Space Station and his unique expertise on human adaptation to stressful environments.
As our only annual fundraising event, your generous donations are critical to our ability to award scholarships, fellowships and grants and to meet our mission to advance the health of the people of Wisconsin—people like you, your family, your friends, and your employees. Come be a part of this memorable evening that will inspire and challenge you and your guests to take on a mission of your own. |
| Cost: |
$100 per person ($50 is tax deductible) |
| Contact: |
Mary Oleson 608-442-3800 mary.oleson@wismed.org |
| Fri, April 16 |
Wine and Roses Festival: Winemakers Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Madison Concourse Hotel |
| The Wine and Roses Festival is an annual benefit for the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. The festival starts off this year with an exclusive Winemakers Dinner. Guest winemakers will present and discuss their favorite wines to accompany each course of a fabulous five course meal. Executive Chef Charles Lazzareschi was named the 2008 Culinary Conqueror of the Food & Wine Show Dueling Chefs Competition and voted Best Local Chef by Madison Magazine’s Reader Poll. We can’t wait to see what he dreams up for our first-ever Winemakers Dinner! |
| Cost: |
$150/person |
| Website: |
http://www.alzwisc.org |
| Contact: |
Miriam Boegel 232-3409 miriam.boegel@alzwisc.org |
| Sat, April 17 |
Wine and Roses Festival: Gala Tasting and Auction |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Nakoma Golf Club |
| The Wine and Roses Festival is an annual benefit for the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Guaranteed to be an extraordinary night of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and live and silent auctions featuring exclusive items, this is an evening not to be missed. Meet winemakers from select vineyards across the country and sample wines that may not be available in our area. Vineyard guests include Laetitial Vineyard, Arroyo Grande, CA; Prager Winery & Port Works, St. Helena, CA; Sokol Blosser Winery, Dundee, OR; and many more. |
| Cost: |
$95/person |
| Website: |
http://www.alzwisc.org |
| Contact: |
Miriam Boegel 608.232.3409 miriam.boegel@alzwisc.org |
| Mon, April 19 |
The “POWER” in Powers of Attorney |
| 6-7 pm |
Gilda's Club 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
| This informative seminar will discuss the importance of Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Finances, Living Wills and HIPAA documents. |
| Cost: |
0.00 |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Debra 252-6485 77cal@madison.com |
| Tue, April 20 |
AFP Madison Chapter Meeting--"Building Your Annual Giving Program" |
| 12:00-1:30 |
Blackhawk Country Club 3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison |
| Lunch provided. Guests welcome! |
| Cost: |
$18 for AFP members/ $28 for non-members |
| Website: |
http://afpmadison.afpnet.org/ |
| Contact: |
Sonja Patterson, AFP Chapter Administrator 608-204-6077 madisonafp@yahoo.com |
| Wed, April 21 |
Lunch and Learn: Nutrition and Vitality |
| 12-1:30 pm |
Gilda's Club 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
| With wholesome food choices you can increase your energy, concentration and immunity. Join us for a presentation on the effects of healthy foods and proper combining. |
| Cost: |
0.00 |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Debra 252-6485 77cal@madison.com |
| Wed, April 21 |
BioForward Professional Development Series - Project Management Essentials |
| 8:30 AM—4PM |
Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, Room 5120, Madison, WI 53706 |
| This day long course takes the mystery out of how to organize and plan projects, meet deadlines, and keep the budget under control. You will benefit by saving time and money through improved plans, schedules and communications. Member Fee: $60. Non-Member Fee: $199. Date: Wed, Apr 21 (8:30 AM—4PM). Location: UW Madison, Grainger Hall, Room 5120. Sponsored by: BioForward, TomoTherapy, SBDC, and CIBER |
| Website: |
http://www.bioforward.org/professional_development.php |
| Contact: |
Karen Dettinger 608-236-4756 kdettinger@bioforward.org |
| Wed, April 21 |
IAAP Administrative Professionals Week Seminar |
| 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center, 5109 W. Terrace Dr., Madison, WI 53718 |
The Madison Chapter of IAAP will host an educational seminar on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Paul Wesselmann will be present “Great Work, Great Life: Personal Empowerment Skills to Get More Done and Enjoy the Ride”.
The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit association for office professionals with approximately 40,000 members and 600 chapters worldwide. Its mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. Information about Administrative Professionals Week is available at http://www.iaap-hq.org/events/apwevents/index.html.
For more information about Paul Wessellmann, go to http://PaulWesselmann.com or http://TheRipplesProject.org
|
| Cost: |
Tickets are $65; register before April 1 at a reduced price of $59 |
| Website: |
www.iaap-madison.org |
| Contact: |
Judi Will (608) 284-2245 JWill@gklaw.com |
| Thu, April 22 |
Earth Day Celebration! |
| 3:30PM - 5:00PM |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center: 300 Femrite Drive, Monona 53716 |
Join us for an ex”tree”m celebration in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day! Use our Family Trailside Backpack to explore the land at your own pace, try your luck at our environmental challenge maze through ALNC grounds, and pick up a FREE “Blue Ribbon Kit” to learn about and monitor for “alien” invaders that can harm urban trees.
Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins accepted.
|
| Cost: |
Free! |
| Website: |
www.naturenet.com/alnc |
| Contact: |
Lauren Brathol 216-9370 alncreg@naturenet.com |
| Sun, April 25 |
The 1,000 Mile Journey |
| 12:00-3:00 pm |
Capitol Square |
One mile walk around the Captiol Square with 1,000 or more participants for the end of child abuse.
Proceeds to The Rainbird Foundation, a Madison based 501 (c)(3) non-profit committed to the end of child abuse. |
| Cost: |
$25 for adults, free children 9 and under + $25 raised pledges |
| Website: |
www.1000milejourney.org |
| Contact: |
Elisabeth Norton 608-237-7220 rainbirdfoundation@gmail.com |
| Tue, April 27 |
GMCC Annual Business Expo |
| 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Alliant Energy Center |
| The GMCC Annual Business Expo is the region’s largest business to business exhibition event. With over a thousand attendees in search of goods and services, being an exhibitor will boost your company image with this business crowd. Attendees will have a chance to see, hold, and experience your product or service in an exciting, high-energy atmosphere. |
| Cost: |
$10 admission to event. Booth prices vary. Contact Jennifer or Anne for details. |
| Website: |
www.greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Bruhn or Anne Otter 608-443-1945 (Jennifer) or 608-443-1951 (Anne) jbruhn@greatermadisonchamber.com or aotter@greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Wed, April 28 |
AIA Wisconsin Convention & Building Products Expo |
| 8:00 am |
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison |
| The 79th Annual AIA Wisconsin Convention & Building Products Expo offers architects and allied professionals an opportunity to explore emerging design, practice, technology and sustainability issues, as well as to investigate innovative products and services available to the design and construction industry. Register online to attend the continuing education seminars and special events. To attend the FREE Building Products Expo, please register at the door. Visit the website to see the full agenda. We hope you join us! |
| Cost: |
Expo is Free, Please see website to view seminar pricing |
| Website: |
http://bit.ly/69viYM |
| Contact: |
Brenda Taylor (608) 257-8477 aiaw@aiaw.org |
| Thu, April 29 |
AIA Wisconsin Convention & Building Products Expo |
| 8 am-5 pm |
Monona Terrace Convention Center |
| The 79th Annual AIA Wisconsin Convention & Building Products Expo offers architects and allied professionals an opportunity to explore emerging design, practice, technology and sustainability issues, as well as to investigate innovative products and services available to the design and construction industry. Register online to attend the continuing education seminars and special events. To attend the FREE Building Products Expo (open 11-2), please register at the door. Visit the website to see the full agenda. We hope you join us! |
| Cost: |
Expo is Free, Please see website to view seminar pricing |
| Website: |
http://bit.ly/69viYM |
| Contact: |
Brenda Taylor (608) 257-8477 aiaw@aiaw.org |
| Sat, May 1 |
Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's
11th Annual Spring Gala |
| 8:00 pm - Midnight |
State Capitol Rotunda |
The Spring Gala is a benefit for the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's statewide women's health education programs.
Join us for a fun and energetic evening of dancing, dinner hors d' oeuvres, the best shrimp bar in Madison, and heavenly desserts. Don't forget the festive mint juleps, champagne, wine, beer & Starbucks coffee! |
| Cost: |
$90 general admission; $1,250 for a table of eight |
| Website: |
www.wwhf.org, click Events |
| Contact: |
Lisa Schemmel 608-251-1675 lschemmel@wwhf.org |
| Sun, May 2 |
Madison Area Concert Handbells presents "Ringing with the Stars!" |
| 3:00 p.m. |
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Monona |
Directed by Mark Bloedow, Music Director
FREE Admission for children 16 & Under!
May 2nd at 3:00, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road in Monona and May 8th at 7:00, 6101 University Avenue, Madison
Just like the popular television show Dancing with the Stars, we’ll bring you outstanding performances with this program celebrating “stars.”
Selections will include classical music favorites, popular music, selections from Phantom of the Opera, and a rousing rendition of Sousa’s Stars & Stripes Forever!
All this and more, brought to you by our local stars, the Madison Area Concert Handbells. Plan to be inspired by this star-studded line up of great music and exciting handbell performance!
|
| Cost: |
16 & under Free! Regular prices $9-15 |
| Website: |
www.madisonhandbells.org |
| Contact: |
Shawn Ray 608-260-2456 execdir@madisonhandbells.org |
| Fri, May 7 |
Merrill Lynch Grand Gala 2010 |
| 5:30p-10:00p |
The Edgewater Hotel |
Thanks to the generosity of the Merrill Lynch Branch Office in Madison, St. Mary’s has been selected as the beneficiary of the 4th annual Merrill Lynch Grand Gala. Past Merrill Lynch Grand Galas have raised significant funds to support important non-profit organizations in our community. Funds raised through the 2010 Grand Gala will benefit the St. Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Specifically, the proceeds from the event will be used to purchase state-of-the-art Giraffe Omnibed incubators which are used to create precise environmental conditions for sick newborns.
Founded in 1968 as the first unit of its kind in the state, the St. Mary’s NICU treats infants that are in many cases struggling to survive. Over 450 fragile newborns from across South Central Wisconsin are cared for annually at the St. Mary’s NICU.
Starting in 2010, the St. Mary’s NICU will undergo a major renovation and expansion to provide additional space and technology for our littlest patients and their families. The Giraffe Omnibed incubators will be a critical component of this renovation.
The event, coordinated by Merrill Lynch, will be held the evening of Friday May 7, 2010 at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison. Doors open at 5:30 pm with a seated dinner to begin at 7:00 pm. A fun and engaging silent auction will be held throughout the evening. Table sponsorships are available at $1,000 for a table of 8 and individual tickets are $100 per person.
For additional information please contact the St. Mary’s Foundation at 608-258-5600 or stmarys_foundation@ssmhc.com.
Event Details:
Friday, May 7, 2010
5:30 p.m. - Doors open, silent auction begins
7:00 p.m. - Seated dinner
The Edgewater Hotel
666 Wisconsin Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
All proceeds to benefit: St. Mary's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The St. Mary's NICU cares for 450+ fragile newborns every year from a 18 county region across South Central Wisconsin. |
| Cost: |
$100/pp or $1,000 for a table |
| Website: |
http://www.stmarysfoundation.org/grandgala |
| Contact: |
Peter Schmeling peter_schmeling@ssmhc.com |
| Sat, May 8 |
Madison Area Concert Handbells presents "Ringing with the Stars!" |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Asbury United Methodist Church, Madison |
Directed by Mark Bloedow, Music Director
FREE Admission for children 16 & Under!
May 2nd at 3:00, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road in Monona and May 8th at 7:00, 6101 University Avenue, Madison
Just like the popular television show Dancing with the Stars, we’ll bring you outstanding performances with this program celebrating “stars.”
Selections will include classical music favorites, popular music, selections from Phantom of the Opera, and a rousing rendition of Sousa’s Stars & Stripes Forever!
All this and more, brought to you by our local stars, the Madison Area Concert Handbells. Plan to be inspired by this star-studded line up of great music and exciting handbell performance!
|
| Cost: |
16 & under Free! Regular prices $9-15 |
| Website: |
www.madisonhandbells.org |
| Contact: |
Shawn Ray 608-260-2456 execdir@madisonhandbells.org |
| Sat, May 8 |
The Flustered Mustard and UFO Pulling Party |
| 1:00PM-3:00PM |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth Campus - 10648 Sutcliffe Rd, Black Earth WI |
| Search and destroy UFO’s (Unwanted Flowering Objects) in the forest during this fun filled festival event! Families and youth groups can participate in the Garlic Mustard Pulling Party contest, where teams compete to see who can pull and bag the most invasive species. Never seen a UFO before? We’ll teach you how to spot these alien invaders of the forest while you snack on some tasty garlic mustard pesto. Join us to lend a helping hand to the forests of Wisconsin. Pre-registration is required, groups welcome. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.naturenet.com/alnc |
| Contact: |
Lauren Brathol 216-9370 alncreg@naturenet.com |
| Tue, May 18 |
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Madison Chapter |
| 12 noon |
Blackhawk Country Club |
STRAIGHT FROM THE DUCK POND�
The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Madison Chapter, is the regional organization providing expertise, training and networking opportunities for development professionals interested in advancing their careers. The Association welcomes interested CEO’s, Development personnel, Board Members, independent consultants and others responsible for the fiscal health of their organizations and professionals looking for connections and business opportunities. Please join us:
May 18 Chapter Meeting – 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Blackhawk Country Club
Hitting a Home Run with Corporate Partners
Presenter: Vern Stenman, Madison Mallards
All AFP Greater Madison Chapter events are $18 for members, $28 for non-members.
Register at www.afpmadison.afpnet.org
|
| Cost: |
$18 for members, $28 for nonmembers |
| Website: |
www.afpmadison.afpnet.org |
| Contact: |
Patricia Eldred 608 848-4651 sandeldr@chorus.net |
| Tue, May 18 |
AFP Madison Chapter Meeting--"Hitting a Home Run with Corporate Partners" |
| 7:30am-9:00am |
Blackhawk Country Club 3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison |
| Get the scoop on wooing those corporate sponsors and partners from Madison Mallards general manager Vern Stenman. Breakfast included, guests welcom. |
| Cost: |
$18 for AFP members/ $28 for non-members |
| Website: |
http://afpmadison.afpnet.org/ |
| Contact: |
Sonja Patterson, AFP Chapter Administrator 608-204-6077 madisonafp@yahoo.com |
| Wed, May 19 |
Enterprise MBA Information Session (Evening and Executive MBA) |
| 5:45 |
Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison |
Students and staff from the Enterprise MBA Programs will be present to talk about MBA admissions, academics, career services and student life, and to answer any questions you may have.
Check-in will be just outside room 2400 Grainger Hall. The Enterprise MBA information session will begin in room 2339 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison, at 6:00 PM. Check in is from 5:45 to 6:00 PM. The information session will begin with a general overview and then discuss specifics of the part-time Wisconsin Evening and the Executive MBA program.
The program is scheduled to end around 7:30 PM.
You may visit our website to register until the day before the session or you may walk in and register the day of the session. |
| Cost: |
none |
| Website: |
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/infosessionsignup/register.aspx |
| Contact: |
Enterprise MBA Program Office 608-263-1169 mbaenterprise@bus.wisc.edu |
| Fri, May 21 |
Acoustic Monitoring of Bat Populations! |
| 7:30PM-9:30PM |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center - 300 Femrite Drive, Monona WI, 53716 |
Join ALNC naturalist and Wisconsin Bat Monitoring Program volunteer Jennifer Schehr for an evening all about bats! Learn about the local species and threats to populations, such as white nose syndrome, while meeting a live bat ambassador. After sunset, we’ll head outdoors to learn techniques and conduct acoustic monitoring, if weather permits. Acoustic monitoring allows us to detect and record calls of echolocating bats that can be used to assess relative activity and identify species or groups of species and local diversity of bat populations. Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins accepted.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
| Cost: |
ALNC members: $6/person or $20/family; Non-members: $7/person or $25/family |
| Website: |
www.naturenet.com/alnc |
| Contact: |
Lauren Brathol 216-9370 alncreg@naturenet.com |
| Tue, May 25 |
Social Media for Small Business |
| 5:30 - 8:30 PM |
Sheraton Madison Hotel |
| A whole new set of tools awaits today's sales professional, you just need to know how to use them effectively. Corey Perlman, author of the bestselling book, eBoot Camp, will share his tips and strategies to use Web 2.0 tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs, and press releases to generate new leads and stay in front of existing clients. Combine these tools with the Dale Carnegie's Human Relations Principles and you'll learn to create meaningful, long-lasting relationships - even in cyberspace. |
| Cost: |
$49.00 |
| Website: |
http://www.swwis.dalecarnegie.com/local_courses_desc.jsp?cCode=SMSB |
| Contact: |
Kathy Siebert 608.222.5363 kathy_siebert@dalecarnegie.com |
| Wed, May 26 |
Value Stream Mapping -- a Short Course |
| 8:30 AM to Noon |
2909 Landmark Place, Madison (Wisconsin Rm. of Concordia) |
Presenter: Brian Fairbrother, Orchid Group
“You know you can do better. You know there are hundreds of ways to improve your overall business or individual department workflow. How do you know where to start? Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
VSM is a powerful tool that has evolved out of flowcharting and process mapping. VSM can help you and your teams confirm all of the suspected waste and bottlenecks in your business processes. The VSM process will also help your team identify unseen or unexpected roadblocks to improved customer/patient service satisfaction and organizational competitiveness.
VSM is useful as a foundational and strategic planning tool for organizations committed to improve their processes, improve customer and employee satisfaction, reduce costs and improve speed and capacity of delivered services.
This half-day course will highlight the basic tools of Value Stream Mapping and use case study or participant processes to showcase a hands-on, rapid, Current State – Future State – Implementation Planning cycle.” |
| Cost: |
$75 for Members; $100 for Non Members |
| Website: |
www.maqin.org |
| Contact: |
Mena Cimino 608 277 7800 info@maqin.org |
| Wed, June 9 |
Association of Fundraising Professionals webconference--"50 Asks in 50 Weeks: How to Jumpstart Your Small Development Office" |
| 12:00-1:30 |
HospiceCare Inc. 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway Madison, WI 53711 |
| Join development expert Amy Eisenstein, MPA, CFRE to learn how to get your small fundraising operation up and humming! |
| Cost: |
$18 for AFP members/ $28 for non-members |
| Website: |
http://afpmadison.afpnet.org/ |
| Contact: |
Sonja Patterson, AFP Chapter Administrator 608-204-6077 madisonafp@yahoo.com |
| Tue, June 15 |
AFP Madison Chapter Meeting - "Customer Relationship Management and Donor Development" |
| 12:00-1:30 |
Blackhawk Country Club 3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison |
| Learn how to successfully manage--and develop--your donor relationships from Robin Welt, SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. Lunch provided, guests welcome. |
| Cost: |
$18 for AFP members/ $28 for non-members |
| Website: |
http://afpmadison.afpnet.org/ |
| Contact: |
Sonja Patterson, AFP Chapter Administrator 608-204-6077 madisonafp@yahoo.com |
| Mon, August 9 |
Drive For Hope |
|
Nakoma Golf Club, Madison, Wis. |
| Come out and support the Drive for Hope on Monday, August 9, 2010 for the 5th Annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament! Held at the Nakoma Golf Club in Madison, Wis., this golf outing and reception will benefit the “Creating Hope” Lung Cancer Campaign, whose funds go toward providing facilities, research staff and support for a lung cancer research wing at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. Sign up to golf, sponsor or donate today! |
| Website: |
www.driveforhopemadison.com |
| Contact: |
Drive for Hope 800.252.2664, ext. 5341 driveforhope@cues.org |
| Sun, September 5 |
Dane Buy Local Venetian Night...a Boat Parade on Lake Mendota. |
| 7:30 PM |
on the shoreline of Lake Mendota from Governor's Island to the Memorial Union |
| Perfect viewing from Maple Bluff, Burrows, James Madison parks, The Edgewater Hotel and the UW Union Terrace. Dane Buy Local businesses decorate lighted boats to compete for annual trophies. Who floats your boat? Come out and hear the UW band play on the floating barge and watch the fireworks display afterward from the water. |
| Cost: |
free event |
| Website: |
danebuylocal.com |
| Sat, October 23 |
Online Marketing Bootcamp |
| 1:00pm-5:00pm Drinks to Follow |
Courtyard by Marriott - Madison East |
Join ITP on March 23rd from 1PM to 5PM at the Hilton in Madison to learn more about online lead generation with industry expert, Paul Hager. In this seminar, you'll learn:
How to generate quality leads from the Web
10 proven techniques that will drive business to your door
How to measure and refine your efforts to continually improve your results
3 effective techniques that cost you nothing
How to know what your competition is doing
How to tailor your plan to fit your individual business goals
At the seminar you will also be provided with:
A Free 60 Page Optimization Report of your website
Copies of all Seminar Materials
ITP's Marketing Toolbar containing the essential tools and websites you need to market your business online
Speaker: Paul Hager
Paul Hager is a partner at ITP and has been helping businesses in the Midwest drive measurable leads to their business for over 5 years. Paul’s in depth and practical knowledge Internet Marketing has led him to be one of the pre-eminent authorities on the subject in the Midwest.
Location:
Courtyard by Marriott - Madison East
2502 Crossroads Drive
Madison, WI 53718
phone: (608) 661-8100
ITP will also be providing an opportunity to engage Paul and other staff members in further discussions at the Marriot bar following the seminar. Drinks and appetizers will be provided courtesy of ITP. |
| Cost: |
$99 |
| Website: |
http://itpseobootcamp.eventbrite.com/ |
| Contact: |
Joe Ulm 608-251-6755 julm@itprosusa.com |
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