NAPO-WDC | BECOME AN ORGANIZER | BENEFITS OF JOINING

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 addition, we follow Montgomery (for Bethesda) or Fairfax (for Tyson's Corner) County snow policy. In the event of inclement weather, first listen to the radio or TV for local school closings. If you need to phone, call 202-362-6276 and press 5 for programs for up to date meeting information.

Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with an "Ask the Expert" session, 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. The chapter’s business meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. The NAPO-WDC Chapter does not meet in July or August. The May 2008 dinner is open to members only.

Notes:

Business attire is appreciated

Advance registration for chapter meetings not required

Advance Registration Required for Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, New Member Brunch and the Membership Appreciation & Awards Dinner

Book club meetings are currently held in MD

Topics are subject to change

Schedule of Chapter Meetings

DATE	LOCATION	PROGRAM SPEAKER AND TOPIC
2007
Sept 10	Tysons Corner Marriott 8028 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182 703-734-3200	NAPO Is On The GO! NAPO President Barry Izsak will fill us in on what’s happening at NAPO, give us a Strategic Plan update and answer any questions you might have. With twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur and ten years as a professional organizer, Barry will close by sharing his own secrets that you can follow to achieve your own brand of success as a professional organizer. Barry Izsak, CPO®, owner of ARRANGING IT ALL in Austin, Texas, has been helping corporate and residential clients get organized since 1996. He is the immediate Past President of NAPO and is author of the best-selling book, Organize Your Garage in No Time and co-author of Exploring Productivity.
Oct 1	Tysons Corner Marriott 8028 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182 703-734-3200	Legal Matters - Protecting Your Business –- Matthew Brennan, Attorney at Law Various small business concerns will be discussed such as: Trademarks, registering your company, bonding, insurance, legal entities and contracts vs. letters of agreement.
Oct 20	The Daily Grill 1 Bethesda Metro Ctr Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 656-6100	New Member Brunch All new members who joined the chapter in 2007 are invited. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other newcomers. In addition, members of our Board of Directors will be on hand for networking and answering everything you always wanted to know about organizing.
Nov 5	Hyatt Regency Bethesda One Bethesda Metro Center (above the Bethesda Metro Station) 7400 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-1234	Time Management - Lauren Kirby, President, TurnAround, LLC How to Save Time, Energy and Stress with Repeatable Processes Process -- The devil is in the details. Members will learn how to break down process steps and understand how the dynamics between inputs, processes, and outputs affect time management and results. Repeatable Procedures -- Members will learn how to build solid, repeatable processes and procedures. Documentation is the key to building, sustaining, and training on repeatable policies, processes, and procedures. Members are encouraged to metro as the hotel is located above the metro station. There are three options for parking: hotel garage, street, public garage. Parking at the hotel is discounted (with validation at the membership table) for $7 self park and $9 valet. The conveniently located public garages (marked with a big blue 'P') cost 75 cents per hour for the first 3 hours and 50 cents per hour thereafter (Monday 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m). Quarters are required. Garages nearby include: Waverly Garage (At Waverly Street and Montgomery Lane) or the Metropolitan Garage (Woodmont and Edgemore Lane). There are meters on the street requiring payment until 9 p.m.
Dec 3	Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042	Business Support Tools – Ways to Manage Your Business Better Solutions will be presented to the "I have to do it all" belief that small business owners may experience. Come learn about services that can be easily outsourced.
2008
Jan 7	Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center 1750 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-1100	Aim High – New Year, New Goals Edward G. Modell, JD, ACC, Past President, ICF Metro DC Chapter Professional and Personal Development Coach
Feb 4	Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042	Make Money While You Sleep – Way to Create Passive Income Come hear an interactive panel discussion on alternative and additional income resource streams.
Mar 1	Doubletree Hotel Bethesda 8120 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 652-2000	Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers
Mar 10	Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042 (703) 849-9400	Marketing: Treat Everyone Like a CEO – Five Mantras for Growing Your Business Ira J. Koretsky, Koretsky Communications Group
Mar 31	Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042	Roundtable Discussions – Members and guests will discuss various topics related to the organizing profession and operating a business. Topics might include: 'Green' Organizing, Working With Couples, Building Your Business, etc. Submit a topic for consideration to Terri Fischer ( )
May 5	Tragara Ristorante 4935 Cordell Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-4935	NAPO-WDC Members and Corporate Partners only. No spouses. 6:30 pm, $30. Complimentary valet parking. RSVP Required by April 21, 2008 to
Jun 2	Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center 1750 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-1100	“These are a few of my favorite things.” Organizers share and demonstrate their favorite tools of the trade. NAPO-WDC's members will present their favorite organizing products. This is always our most popular meeting of the year! Members can email their favorite product ideas to . Please include the product name, price, place to purchase, and brief description.
July		No Meeting, Summer Break.
August		No Meeting, Summer Break.
View the Past Meetings Schedule

For general meeting information, call
202-362-6276, ext. 5.

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