Upcoming Chapter Events

Switch to Calendar View

• Podcast Club

  • When
    January 31, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  Register

  Join your fellow NAPO-WDC Members for Podcast Club! It is just like a book club, but you will listen to a podcast or series and meet virtually. The coordinators for the Podcast Club are Sara Cummings and Anne Lyons.

  The podcasts for this month are:

  
  

  The Tim Ferriss Show, Episode #548: The Lost Presentation that Launched the 4-Hour Workweek - "Secrets of Doing More with Less in a Digital World" from SXSW 2007

  https://tim.blog/2021/11/18/sxsw-presentation-2007-the-4-hour-workweek/
  

  and

  The Kate Show, Episode #177: How to Lighten Your Marketing Workload Even if You Can't Outsource It.

  https://www.katethesocialite.com/the-kate-show-episodes/how-to-lighten-your-marketing-workload-even-if-you-cant-outsource-it
  
  

  The Zoom information for the virtual meeting will be sent out with your confirmation email and the reminder email sent the day before the meeting. You must register to receive the Zoom information.

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

  Show details
• Golden Circle Potluck

  • When
    February 06, 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Spaces left

  The Golden Circle Potluck is an event for all NAPO Golden Circle members, including those who are not members of the NAPO-WDC chapter.

  Please bring a dish to share. If you are a Golden Circle member and would like to attend, please RSVP to Lauri Mennel (lauri@bluebonnetpo.com). She will provide the address. 

  Note: Covid waivers must be signed for all meetings in person per NAPO requirements at this time.

  
  Registration via the website is not available.

  
  

  Show details
• NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Disaster Planning & End of Life

  • When
    February 07, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom virtual meeting
  • Registered
    14 registrants

  Register

  This will be a virtual Zoom meeting. You MUST register to get the login info.

  We highly recommend using the app version for Zoom and NOT the web browser version.

  Virtual Meeting Info

  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. 

  • How to Join a Zoom Meeting: Be sure to download the app when prompted for the full experience.
  • Meeting Controls
  • Tip: In upper right you can toggle between Speaker view and Grid view that shows everyone.

  

  Disaster Planning & Vital Documents

  April Merritt, MLIS

  Ilios Digital Organizing
  

  
  

  Details to come
  

  
  

  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.

  Show details
• Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)

  • When
    February 15, 2022
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    This event has been changed to a Zoom virtual meeting
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  This meeting will be a virtual Zoom meeting. You MUST register to receive the login info.

  Book:  Four Thousand Weeks  by Oliver Burkeman

  
  

  

  Where: Virtual via Zoom (hosted by C.Lee Cawley)

  To do: Register to attend to receive the meeting login information.

  When: We meet at 6:30 PM for conversation and begin discussion of the book at 7:00 PM. 

  For new members: Welcome to NAPO-WDC!  We have two book clubs, one in Maryland and one in Virginia. They alternate months and read different books.  You are welcome to attend both or whichever one is more convenient for you.  The Virginia club meets at a home in Arlington and the Maryland club meets at a home in Bethesda. *Due to COVID, we will meet virtually this month.
  

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

  Show details
• Winter Membership Power Hour

  • When
    February 16, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  This meeting will be a virtual Zoom meeting. You MUST register to receive the login info.

  Are you...

  • A New Member (organizer or BP) in the last year?

  • A Member with membership questions?

  • A Member who wants to get involved and learn more about available opportunities      

  Join Membership Director Jill Katz for a morning of information and insight to help you make the most of your time as a contributor to our chapter.

           

  
  

  We encourage you to email your questions about NAPO-WDC in advance of the meeting to membership@dcorganizers.org.

  
  

  Show details
• NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Green Recycling & Spring Cleaning

  • When
    March 07, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Faith Lutheran Church, 3313 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 22201
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Register

  Green Recycling & Spring Cleaning

  
  

  Details to come

  
  

  Directions and Parking Instructions

  If navigating by GPS, use 19 N. Jackson St, Arlington VA 22201

  Parking Map

  Faith Lutheran Church is at the corner of Rte 50 and N. Jackson St. in Arlington, VA. The entrance is in the very back of the building on N. Jackson St. We have a sign on the sidewalk on N. Jackson St. at the walkway leading to the entrance door.

  The closest parking is behind the building on N. Jackson St. at 1st Pl. There is more parking in front of the building by Rte 50.

  Inclement Weather Policy

  In the event that bad weather is predicted on the day of a chapter meeting, NAPO-WDC will not cancel the meeting, but will instead switch to a virtual meeting. A virtual meeting conversion will be determined by the cancellation protocols for that meeting's location set by Montgomery County Public Schools or Arlington County Public Schools. If a switch takes place, meeting registrants will receive login instructions for the virtual meeting.

  Show details
• Off-Site Workday

  • When
    March 11, 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    See confirmation email after registering (members only).
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  Join fellow NAPO-WDC members, when we leave home to hyper-focus on a project or two at the next Off-Site Workday. 
  

  

  Take a day to work on your 2022 business plan. Or maybe you have a website that needs updating or you want to overhaul your social media plan. Set aside a day during the 4th quarter to tackle your business projects.

  We will work independently and then gather for intermittent discussions to share ideas and offer support and suggestions.

  Where: 

  In-person: Do you need to get out of your house to be most productive? Then meet us at Rowan Tree Co-Working space (280 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon, VA 20170). You can purchase a daily pass for $35. All registrants will be sent the link to register and pay. Covid waivers must be signed for all meetings in person per NAPO requirements at this time.

  Virtual: Work via Zoom, with the ability to join in on the discussions. Free.

  When: The next Off-Site Workday is Friday, March 11th. We meet from 8 am to 4 pm. You can come and go as you please during this time.

  Format: We'll be working for 1 hour and 45 minutes and then gathering for accountability and feedback for 15 minutes. We'll do this 4 times throughout the day.

  To do: Register to attend to receive the meeting information (limited to 15 participants).
  

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

  
  

  Show details
• Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group

  • When
    March 15, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  This meeting will be a virtual Zoom meeting. You MUST register to receive the login info.

  The Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group currently meets via ZOOM from 7 PM to 9 PM. 

  

  The coordinator is Amy Dobson. Amy’s contact information will be included at the bottom of the registration confirmation email. 

   (If in person, we meet at Whole Foods, 2700 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA, upstairs, from 7 PM to 9 PM. Feel free to purchase food from the hot or cold bars, or you may bring your own food. Wine, beer, and coffee are also available for purchase.)
  

  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.
  

  Show details
• NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Dealing with Difficult Clients & Working with Therapists

  • When
    April 04, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom virtual meeting
  • Registered
    7 registrants

  Register

  This will be a virtual Zoom meeting. You MUST register to get the login info.

  We highly recommend using the app version for Zoom and NOT the web browser version.

  Virtual Meeting Info

  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. 

  • How to Join a Zoom Meeting: Be sure to download the app when prompted for the full experience.
  • Meeting Controls
  • Tip: In upper right you can toggle between Speaker view and Grid view that shows everyone.

  Agenda

  7:00 - 7:30pm: General Chapter Business 
  

  7:30 - 8:30pm: Presentation: Dealing with Difficult Clients & Working with Therapists

  8:30 - 9:00pm: Breakout rooms: Ask the Expert, Chat with             Speaker, Networking

  
  

  Dealing with Difficult Clients &

  Working with Therapists

  Presented by Lauren Man

  CEO & Founder, Let Me Organize It

  
  

  About the event

  Whether you're new to the organizing profession or a seasoned veteran, we all run into difficult clients and agonize over dealing with them in a kind but firm manner. Identifying, setting, and maintaining clear boundaries is key. In this session, we'll examine several new case studies and attendees will participate on how they would handle the situation. I'll reveal how I handled each situation, highlighting what to do, what not to do, and how to implement those clear boundaries!
  

  About the speaker

  As a compassionate, kind, and mindful organizer with a focus on holistic organizing, Lauren helps clients discover the FUN in the fundamentals of organizing. After a decade in the Fine Arts industry, living in New York, London, and Los Angeles, she relocated to San Francisco, started Let Me Organize It and joined NAPO in 2014.

  Lauren has held many volunteer roles through NAPO National and her local chapter. Lauren earned her CVPO™ in 2020 through Sheila Delson's program and her CPO® in 2021. 
  
  Lauren's other professional interests include public speaking, local volunteer opportunities, and continuing to improve on those boundaries in all her relationships. When she's not working -- and who are we kidding, she's always working -- she can be found distracting herself on Instagram or with her guilty pleasure, binge watching anything on Bravo!

  
  

  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.

  Show details
• NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Coaching & Skills Transfer

  • When
    May 02, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom virtual meeting
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Register

  This will be a virtual Zoom meeting. You MUST register to get the login info.

  We highly recommend using the app version for Zoom and NOT the web browser version.

  Virtual Meeting Info

  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. 

  • How to Join a Zoom Meeting: Be sure to download the app when prompted for the full experience.
  • Meeting Controls
  • Tip: In upper right you can toggle between Speaker view and Grid view that shows everyone.

  
  

  Coaching & Skills Transfer

  Details to come
  

  
  

  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.

  Show details
• Golden Circle Potluck

  • When
    May 15, 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Spaces left

  The Golden Circle Potluck is an event for all NAPO Golden Circle members, including those who are not members of the NAPO-WDC chapter.

  Please bring a dish to share. If you are a Golden Circle member and would like to attend, please RSVP to Lauri Mennel (lauri@bluebonnetpo.com). She will provide the address. 

  Note: Covid waivers must be signed for all meetings in person per NAPO requirements at this time.

  
  Registration via the website is not available.

  
  

  Show details
• NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Business Partner Showcase

  • When
    June 06, 2022
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Faith Lutheran Church, 3313 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 22201
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Register

  Business Partner Showcase

  
  

  Details to come

  
  

  Directions and Parking Instructions

  If navigating by GPS, use 19 N. Jackson St, Arlington VA 22201

  Parking Map

  Faith Lutheran Church is at the corner of Rte 50 and N. Jackson St. in Arlington, VA. The entrance is in the very back of the building on N. Jackson St. We have a sign on the sidewalk on N. Jackson St. at the walkway leading to the entrance door.

  The closest parking is behind the building on N. Jackson St. at 1st Pl. There is more parking in front of the building by Rte 50.

  Inclement Weather Policy

  In the event that bad weather is predicted on the day of a chapter meeting, NAPO-WDC will not cancel the meeting, but will instead switch to a virtual meeting. A virtual meeting conversion will be determined by the cancellation protocols for that meeting's location set by Montgomery County Public Schools or Arlington County Public Schools. If a switch takes place, meeting registrants will receive login instructions for the virtual meeting.

  Show details
• Golden Circle Potluck

  • When
    October 16, 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Spaces left

  The Golden Circle Potluck is an event for all NAPO Golden Circle members, including those who are not members of the NAPO-WDC chapter.

  Please bring a dish to share. If you are a Golden Circle member and would like to attend, please RSVP to Lauri Mennel (lauri@bluebonnetpo.com). She will provide the address. 

  Note: Covid waivers must be signed for all meetings in person per NAPO requirements at this time.

  
  Registration via the website is not available.

  
  

  Show details