The Middle Tennessee chapter is a network of learning & development professionals building connections to each other and our community to create a world that works better.

Mission:  To provide opportunities to learn, connect and grow. 

Vision:  To be the leading organization of Middle Tennessee workplace learning and performance professionals.
 
In 2010 our goals are based on the feedback we received from the Q409 membership survey.  We want to provide meaningful and valued programs, greater opportunities for members to volunteer and participate in chapter events and activities, expanded networking opportunities, enhanced visibility in the professional and business communities, continue our community service partnerships, peer communities of learning through Special Interest Groups (SIGs), additional virtual resources, and to work to expand the membership and ensure board effectiveness.
2010 Chapter strategic plans address three key areas:

1. Enhance the visibility of the learning profession and local learning professionals in Middle Tennessee in order to support retention of learning roles in organizations.
2. Maintain the vibrancy and solvency of the chapter.
3. Support chapter members’ professional competitiveness through programs and other knowledge channels.

By the end of 2010, Middle TN ASTD will reach the following goals:
 
Executive

• Plan a half-day seminar with a nationally-recognized speaker.
• Ensure each board position has a standing committee and is mentoring future replacement(s) for succession planning.
• Submit for a national ASTD award.
  

Membership

• Maintain and increase membership by 10% as a total.
• Create a New Member On-boarding Process.
• Automatic Process for Member Reconciliation.

Programs

• Organize a nationally recognized speaker to present at a 2010 chapter meeting, targeting May or September and market the meeting with other chapters in TN, SHRM, and CABLE.
• Arrange 10 chapter committee members to conduct structured networking activities at the beginning of chapter meetings every other month.
• 3. Utilize increased marketing at universities, and HR and training professionals around middle TN using additonal social media, raffles, giveaways to attract 10% more attendees to meeting. Also invite other chapter and members from other organizations to attend.

Community Relations

• Reach out to community and raise awareness of chapter.
• Leverage the talents of our chapter members to meet community needs.
• Strengthen current partnerships and build new relationships.
  

Finance

• Make all chapter deposits and pay all chapter bills within 7 days of receipt.
• Accept credit cards at chapter meetings.
• Continue to improve communication between Finance and other board officers.
  

Marketing & Communication

• Better communication of all chapter activities.
• Leverage members for web content.
• Utilize Web 2.0/Social Media to promote ASTD TN.
  

Administration

• Work on receiving awards/recognition from ASTD National.
• Make permanent name badges for all members to be available at all meetings.
• Work towards a "virtual library" of books and articles of interest to membership.