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Upcoming Chapter Events

    • April 10, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Meeting
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    Beyond Diversity 101: Intersectionality


    Agenda

    Beyond Diversity 101: Intersectionality 

    • Examine key components of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Discuss the role of intersectionality and its effects on chronically disorganized clients
    • Generate ideas for becoming a more diverse and inclusive professional

    Speaker

    Tiffany Blassingame started Simple Organization to provide organizing and productivity strategies to help others develop a more organized approach to home, work, and school. As a divorced parent of a teenage son and a school administrator, she understands the delicate balance between raising children, progressing toward personal goals, working in your career, and being a good steward to others and to yourself. Her specialties include working with families of elementary, middle, and high school students as well as college students and educators. Tiffany is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) as well as a founding member of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO) where she serves as the Director of Inclusion and Belonging. She speaks frequently on the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice on various platforms. Tiffany is also the Founding Head of School of The Ferguson School, a progressive microschool in Decatur, GA.

    Zoom

    Note: Registrants will receive Zoom registration link and meeting info in their confirmation and reminder emails. 

    Zoom will allow participants to interact with each other via audio and video on their computer, tablet, or smartphone app in a real virtual meeting (optional alternative audio available by telephone) where we will be able to see and listen to each other in real dialog. 

    Inclement Weather Policy

    In the event of bad weather, we will only cancel if power is out for necessary meeting managers, in which case, meeting registrants will be emailed.

    • April 20, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Meeting
    • 15
    Register

    "The Neighborhood" Group is for NAPO-WDC Chapter members who live in Maryland or the District of Columbia. They meet via Zoom on the third Thursday every other month, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. You will receive login information upon registration for this event.

    Sara Wiggins is the Neighborhood Group Coordinator. Her contact information will be included at the bottom of the registration confirmation email. 

    Please note that there will be a maximum of 15 attendees to keep the forum intimate as Neighborhood Groups are intended.

    The Neighborhood Groups are a “chapter members-only” benefit, so we ask that you not bring guests who are not members of our chapter until they join.

    • May 01, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Meeting
    Register

    Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff


    Agenda

    Matt Paxton, host of the Emmy-nominated Legacy List with Matt Paxton and HOARDERS, will discuss the importance of a family legacy and how telling the stories behind the items can help people let go of their stuff. Matt will highlight insights and stories from his 20-year career helping families downsize and declutter their homes. He'll share his tools and techniques to empower clients to tell and document their stories while letting go of the items that no longer serve them.

    Speaker

    Matt Paxton, host of the Emmy-nominated series Legacy List with Matt Paxton (on PBS stations nationwide) is a leading downsizing and decluttering expert. He started cleaning houses after his father, stepfather, and both grandfathers died in the same year, leaving him with several estates to settle at once. Ever since, Matt and his network of experts have been working with families struggling with settling estates and cleanouts for almost 20 years. He has been an expert featured during 12+ seasons of A&E TV show Hoarders. Matt is the author of Keep the MemoriesLose the Stuff, created in collaboration with AARP and featuring his signature steps to downsizing and decluttering your home. He appears regularly as a public speaker and guest on television and radio shows helping families find the upside of downsizing. He lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and seven kids.

    Zoom

    Note: Registrants will receive Zoom registration link and meeting info in their confirmation and reminder emails. 

    Zoom will allow participants to interact with each other via audio and video on their computer, tablet, or smartphone app in a real virtual meeting (optional alternative audio available by telephone) where we will be able to see and listen to each other in real dialog. 

    Inclement Weather Policy

    In the event of bad weather, we will only cancel if power is out for necessary meeting managers, in which case, meeting registrants will be emailed.

    • June 05, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Meeting
    Register

    Business Models: A Panel Discussion


    More information coming soon!

    Zoom

    Note: Registrants will receive Zoom registration link and meeting info in their confirmation and reminder emails. 

    Zoom will allow participants to interact with each other via audio and video on their computer, tablet, or smartphone app in a real virtual meeting (optional alternative audio available by telephone) where we will be able to see and listen to each other in real dialog. 

    Inclement Weather Policy

    In the event of bad weather, we will only cancel if power is out for necessary meeting managers, in which case, meeting registrants will be emailed.

Past Chapter Events

March 14, 2023 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
March 10, 2023 Quarterly Off-Site Workday
March 09, 2023 New Member Virtual Meet & Greet
March 06, 2023 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Birthing What is Next For Your Business
February 23, 2023 Business Partners Luncheon
February 16, 2023 "The Neighborhood" Group
February 13, 2023 Professional Development Day
February 06, 2023 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Compulsive Shoppers
January 24, 2023 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
January 09, 2023 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Business Partner Showcase
December 12, 2022 New Member Virtual Meet & Greet
December 09, 2022 Quarterly Off-Site Workday
December 05, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Closet Design
November 07, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Minimalism & Tiny Homes
November 01, 2022 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
October 23, 2022 NAPO-WDC Fall Social
October 20, 2022 "The Neighborhood" Group
October 16, 2022 Golden Circle Potluck
October 03, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: NAPO and You: Perfect Together!
September 27, 2022 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
September 15, 2022 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
September 12, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Am I Making a Living at This?
September 09, 2022 Quarterly Off-Site Workday
July 12, 2022 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group (Virtual)
June 21, 2022 Northern VA Book Club (Virtual)
June 10, 2022 Business Partner Office Hour
June 10, 2022 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group- Field Trip
June 10, 2022 Off-Site Workday
June 06, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Business Partner Showcase
May 19, 2022 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
May 17, 2022 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group (Virtual)
May 16, 2022 Ask The Expert: Onsite Organizing Essentials - What to Bring Along?
May 15, 2022 Golden Circle Potluck
May 12, 2022 NAPO WDC Workshop
May 09, 2022 Podcast Club
May 06, 2022 Business Partner Office Hour
May 02, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Coaching & Skills Transfer
April 25, 2022 Podcast Club
April 21, 2022 Northern VA Book Club (Virtual)
April 21, 2022 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
April 08, 2022 Business Partner Office Hour
April 04, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Managing Difficult Clients with Clear Boundaries
March 28, 2022 Podcast Club
March 17, 2022 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
March 15, 2022 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group (Virtual)
March 11, 2022 Off-Site Workday
March 07, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Green Recycling & Spring Cleaning
February 28, 2022 Podcast Club
February 24, 2022 February Social Gathering
February 17, 2022 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
February 16, 2022 Winter Membership Power Hour
February 15, 2022 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
February 07, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Disaster Planning & End of Life
February 06, 2022 Golden Circle Potluck
January 31, 2022 Podcast Club
January 24, 2022 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
January 20, 2022 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
January 18, 2022 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
January 10, 2022 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Social Media Basics
December 14, 2021 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
December 10, 2021 Off-Site Workday
December 06, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Organizing Products
November 29, 2021 Podcast Club
November 16, 2021 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
November 16, 2021 Virtual Member Power Hour
November 15, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
November 14, 2021 Golden Circle Potluck
November 10, 2021 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
November 01, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Time Management
October 26, 2021 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
October 25, 2021 Podcast Club
October 19, 2021 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
October 18, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
October 04, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Mental Health for Professional Organizers
September 21, 2021 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
September 20, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
September 17, 2021 Off-Site Workday
September 13, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Welcome Meeting and Space Planning & Design
September 09, 2021 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
July 20, 2021 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
July 19, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
July 14, 2021 Podcast Club
July 14, 2021 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
June 29, 2021 CANCELLED: Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
June 21, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
June 18, 2021 Quarterly Business Planning Day
June 15, 2021 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
June 07, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Business Partner Showcase
May 25, 2021 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
May 23, 2021 Golden Circle Potluck
May 17, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
May 12, 2021 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
May 11, 2021 Podcast Club
May 03, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Digital File Management
April 28, 2021 Virtual: Coffee & Chill with Jill - New Members Hangout
April 27, 2021 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
April 19, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
April 13, 2021 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
April 05, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: An Introduction To Green Organizing
April 01, 2021 Virtual: Chapter Spring Social
March 24, 2021 Podcast Club
March 19, 2021 Quarterly Business Planning Morning
March 16, 2021 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
March 15, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
March 10, 2021 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
March 01, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Fundamental Business Basics
February 25, 2021 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
February 15, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
February 10, 2021 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
February 01, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Working with Severe Clutter
January 27, 2021 Podcast Club
January 24, 2021 Golden Circle (virtual) Potluck
January 21, 2021 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
January 18, 2021 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
January 13, 2021 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
January 04, 2021 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: GO Month
December 17, 2020 Virtual: Chapter Holiday Social
December 14, 2020 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
December 14, 2020 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
December 07, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Your Unique Selling Proposition
November 19, 2020 Podcast Club
November 18, 2020 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
November 16, 2020 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
November 10, 2020 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
November 02, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Cyber & Digital Security
October 27, 2020 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
October 20, 2020 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
October 18, 2020 Golden Circle (virtual) Potluck
October 15, 2020 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
October 05, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Instagram Like A Boss!
October 01, 2020 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
September 28, 2020 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
September 23, 2020 Podcast Club
September 15, 2020 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
September 08, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Diversity & Inclusion
August 25, 2020 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
August 20, 2020 CANCELLED - Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
July 29, 2020 Podcast Club
July 27, 2020 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
July 21, 2020 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
June 29, 2020 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
June 25, 2020 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
June 18, 2020 CANCELLED - Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
June 01, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Business Partners to the Rescue!
May 28, 2020 Antiques and Collectibles 101 Workshop
May 26, 2020 Podcast Club
May 21, 2020 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
May 19, 2020 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
May 17, 2020 Golden Circle Potluck
May 14, 2020 Small Business Assistance and COVID-19
May 13, 2020 Virtual Organizing: Sharing Lessons from Behind the Screen
May 11, 2020 Silver Spring Neighborhood Group
May 04, 2020 Updated: NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Productivity Consulting
April 23, 2020 CANCELLED: Fairfax Recycling and Disposal Center Tour
April 21, 2020 Updated: Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
April 20, 2020 CANCELLED Montgomery Recycling and Disposal Center Tour
April 16, 2020 Updated: Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
April 06, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Marketing Your Business
March 31, 2020 Updated: Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
March 24, 2020 Podcast Club
March 12, 2020 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
March 02, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Gain and Retain Clients
February 21, 2020 Business Development Day with Cena Block
February 20, 2020 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
February 18, 2020 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
February 09, 2020 Golden Circle Potluck
February 03, 2020 NAPO-WDC Virtual Chapter Meeting: Business Automation
January 28, 2020 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
January 22, 2020 Podcast Club
January 21, 2020 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
January 15, 2020 Insurance Part 2: Health Insurance & Employee Benefits for Organizing & Productivity Professionals
January 06, 2020 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Working with Seniors
December 12, 2019 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
December 02, 2019 NAPO-WDC Virtual Chapter Meeting: Helping Your Clients Go Paperless
November 19, 2019 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
November 18, 2019 Podcast Club
November 12, 2019 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
November 04, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Insurance for Your Business
October 21, 2019 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
October 20, 2019 Golden Circle Potluck
October 17, 2019 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
October 07, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Empathy in Client Communications
September 25, 2019 Podcast Club
September 17, 2019 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
September 17, 2019 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
September 09, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Welcome Meeting & Time Management
August 05, 2019 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
July 28, 2019 Golden Circle Summer Soiree
July 23, 2019 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
July 16, 2019 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
July 11, 2019 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
June 20, 2019 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
June 03, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Meet Our Business Partners
May 22, 2019 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
May 21, 2019 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
May 19, 2019 Golden Circle Potluck
May 16, 2019 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
May 06, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Using Technology to Increase Productivity
April 23, 2019 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
April 01, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: DIY Tools: Get Some Hands On Experience
March 19, 2019 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
March 19, 2019 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
March 14, 2019 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
March 04, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Move Management
February 19, 2019 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
February 10, 2019 Golden Circle Potluck
February 04, 2019 NAPO-WDC Meeting (Members Only) Winter Social
January 22, 2019 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
January 16, 2019 Rt 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
January 15, 2019 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
January 07, 2019 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Reaching New Clients with Virtual Organizing
December 03, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Common Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
November 27, 2018 Maryland Book Club (Potomac)
November 05, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Personal Safety-Protecting Yourself on the Job
October 20, 2018 Julie Morgenstern's Time to Parent Washington DC Book Launch
October 20, 2018 Successful Productivity Professionals
October 09, 2018 Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)
October 01, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: 2018 Tax Changes and How They Will Affect Your Business
September 20, 2018 Rt 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
September 18, 2018 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
September 06, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Strategies for working with your ADHD Clients
August 15, 2018 NAPO-WDC Pool Party
July 18, 2018 Rt 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)
July 17, 2018 Maryland Book Club (Bethesda)
June 12, 2018 Northern VA Book Club (McLean)
June 10, 2018 Golden Circle Potluck
June 04, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Business Partner Roundtable Discussion
May 17, 2018 Maryland Book Club (Bethesda)
May 15, 2018 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
May 07, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Working with Hoarders
April 22, 2018 Golden Circle Potluck
April 02, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Managing your Business: The Secret To Getting More Projects And More Clients
March 27, 2018 RESCHEDULED: Maryland Book Club (Bethesda)
March 15, 2018 Rt 66 Neighborhood Group (Vienna)
March 13, 2018 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
March 05, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: 10 Ways to Leverage Your NAPO Membership
February 15, 2018 Northern VA Book Club (McLean)
February 05, 2018 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting (Members Only): Winter Social
January 21, 2018 Golden Circle Potluck
January 18, 2018 Rt 66 Neighborhood Group (Vienna)
January 16, 2018 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
January 16, 2018 Maryland Book Club (Bethesda)
January 08, 2018 CANCELLED: NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting
December 13, 2017 Northern VA Book Club (McLean)
December 04, 2017 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Using Strength Strategies with Organizing Clients
November 28, 2017 Maryland Book Club (Bethesda)
November 16, 2017 CANCELED: Rt 66 Neighborhood Group (Vienna)
November 14, 2017 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
November 06, 2017 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting - An Evening with Nicole Anzia of Neatnik.org
October 22, 2017 Golden Circle Potluck
October 19, 2017 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Vienna)
October 11, 2017 Northern VA Book Club (McLean)
October 02, 2017 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting - Organizing for the Clothing Lifestyle
September 26, 2017 Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group
September 25, 2017 Maryland Book Club (Bethesda)
September 21, 2017 Rte 66 Neighborhood Group
September 11, 2017 NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: The Joy of Organizing

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