Monday, April 26, 2010
April Teleclass-Maintaining Your Financial Business
Our chapter had an excellent presenter on Maintaining Your Financial Business. Dan Betts, a certified Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney gave a two part teleclass that offered .2 CEU's on how to plan for your future and how to use receive tax credit with your business. We learned what we should be giving to our accountants and Six Ways to Prepare for Retirement as a business owner.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Educational Teleclass in February with Linda Thomas, AICI CIP
This educational teleclass is open to members and nonmembers of the AICI OH/PA Chapter. One of our chapter's focus is to provide education for professional development. This month we are excited to have a very well-known corporate trainer, Linda Thomas, AICI CIP conduct a one-hour teleclass on "The Four Generations".
Four Generations in the Workplace
Whether your goal is to help employees understand each other by improving their day-to-day communications or to increase your own success with a wider variety of clients, this session will demonstrate the importance of connecting with the four generations working side-by-side in today's changing workplace.
Four Generations in Your Clients
This program will define the four generations and discuss the various ways in which a consultant or vendor can enhance their services for their clientele while being aware of age-related concerns.
Four Generations in Style
Helping our one-on-one clients and program attendees understand what ‘age appropriate’ dressing is for them while having their own personal style can be tricky, especially if you and your clients are of different generations. This session will be about current styles and who can best wear them for their workplace and/or lifestyle.
Linda Thomas, AICI CIP has been in the image industry for over 10 years and is a published author and corporate trainer. She has served on AICI's South Central Chapter and is on the board in Texas for the National Speaker's Association. Some of her clients have been FedEx Kinko's, Four Seasons Resort & Club, Boeing, Merrill Lynch, Texas Instruments, and TGI Fridays, just to name a few.
To register sign up here http://fourgenerations.eventbrite.com/
Four Generations in the Workplace
Whether your goal is to help employees understand each other by improving their day-to-day communications or to increase your own success with a wider variety of clients, this session will demonstrate the importance of connecting with the four generations working side-by-side in today's changing workplace.
Four Generations in Your Clients
This program will define the four generations and discuss the various ways in which a consultant or vendor can enhance their services for their clientele while being aware of age-related concerns.
Four Generations in Style
Helping our one-on-one clients and program attendees understand what ‘age appropriate’ dressing is for them while having their own personal style can be tricky, especially if you and your clients are of different generations. This session will be about current styles and who can best wear them for their workplace and/or lifestyle.
Linda Thomas, AICI CIP has been in the image industry for over 10 years and is a published author and corporate trainer. She has served on AICI's South Central Chapter and is on the board in Texas for the National Speaker's Association. Some of her clients have been FedEx Kinko's, Four Seasons Resort & Club, Boeing, Merrill Lynch, Texas Instruments, and TGI Fridays, just to name a few.
To register sign up here http://fourgenerations.eventbrite.com/
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Achieving Success in 2010
This year has kicked off to a great start with Brenda Kinsel's teleclass called, "10 Simple Steps to Achieving Success in 2010" offered to all of OH/PA & NY's Tri State chapter members. OH/PA AICI's President, Erica Torres-Dudziak, opened up the session introducing Brenda, one of AICI's CIP veterans, who has been in the industry for 25 years and brings with her a level of energy and spirit that leave her participants wanting more of. This seventy-five minute session was packed with great information on getting our business on track and off to a running start for 2010.
Brenda took us through ten steps that she discovered over the years has brought her business to new heights. We kicked off the session by taking a look at our accomplishments from 2009 and discussed ways in which we can start tracking our success. Many of us left this session with new energy and great ideas from the presenter and each other and how we can frame this year with a name!
Brenda has launched a new website www.brendakinseletc.com that is dedicated to image professionals worldwide.
Brenda took us through ten steps that she discovered over the years has brought her business to new heights. We kicked off the session by taking a look at our accomplishments from 2009 and discussed ways in which we can start tracking our success. Many of us left this session with new energy and great ideas from the presenter and each other and how we can frame this year with a name!
Brenda has launched a new website www.brendakinseletc.com that is dedicated to image professionals worldwide.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Member of the Year: Erica Torres-Dudziak
Erica Torres-Dudziak was unanimously voted Member of the Year for 2008-2009 in September 2009.
Education Day, November 21, 2009
AICI OHPA Chapter Education Day on November 21st will feature seminars on Men's Tailored Clothing & Men's Image in the morning and a Body Language seminar in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.
CEUs earned will be: 0.2 CEUs
Men's Tailored Clothing & Men's Image by Brian Lipstein, AICI FLC
Brian Lipstein is the President of Henry A. Davidsen, a Philadelphia based firm specializing in Custom and Made-to-Measure clothing for professional men. Brian has been the Men's Image editor of AICI's Image Update since 2007 and has recently been interviewed for AICI's BlogTalk Radio program about Custom Clothing 101.
- Learn about construction of Men's Suits - What exactly makes a $3,000 suit and why is it worth it?
- Learn about Fabrics, Weaves, and why materials are so important
- Learn about Fit of the garment
- Learn Wardrobe building strategies for Men - What should every man have in his closet.
- Learn about the difference between Made-to-Measure and Custom Suits
Body Language by Sara Canuso
As an Image and Body Language Specialist, Saa Canuso, President of a Suitabe Solution, empowers individuals to use non-verbal communication, image, and body language as tools to communicate effectively with others and understand not only what others say, but to discover the unspoken messages and feelings behind their words and actions.
This seminar will teach body language as a means of negotiation and how to persuade and influence before you speak a word.
CEUs earned will be: 0.2 CEUs
Men's Tailored Clothing & Men's Image by Brian Lipstein, AICI FLC
Brian Lipstein is the President of Henry A. Davidsen, a Philadelphia based firm specializing in Custom and Made-to-Measure clothing for professional men. Brian has been the Men's Image editor of AICI's Image Update since 2007 and has recently been interviewed for AICI's BlogTalk Radio program about Custom Clothing 101.
- Learn about construction of Men's Suits - What exactly makes a $3,000 suit and why is it worth it?
- Learn about Fabrics, Weaves, and why materials are so important
- Learn about Fit of the garment
- Learn Wardrobe building strategies for Men - What should every man have in his closet.
- Learn about the difference between Made-to-Measure and Custom Suits
Body Language by Sara Canuso
As an Image and Body Language Specialist, Saa Canuso, President of a Suitabe Solution, empowers individuals to use non-verbal communication, image, and body language as tools to communicate effectively with others and understand not only what others say, but to discover the unspoken messages and feelings behind their words and actions.
This seminar will teach body language as a means of negotiation and how to persuade and influence before you speak a word.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
AICI OH/PA Update September 2009
For those of you just starting your business, they say that make up sales have gone up since the recession because when people are down, they still want to look good. This means that if you are in the business for helping people to look good, feel good, or become more successful because of one of these, this is a great time to get in the business.
The new board has been working hard on getting things ready for this new chapter year. We are currently working on a schedule for the entire chapter year so that all of you can make preparations ahead of time. We are looking at scheduling one meeting in PA in November, one meeting in OH in April, and at least two teleclasses. We are in the process of trying to book speakers and offer CEU’s at both the PA and OH meeting. The speakers will receive a portion of the event fee so if anyone is interested in doing a workshop or knows of anyone, please forward the information to our VP Education, Jennifer Betts at jmbohio@aol.com.
The board is committed to bringing our two states together in order to combine our strengths and talents which will only enhance the value in our membership and networking capabilities for our businesses and clients. We respect your time and commitment so therefore these education day meetings in PA and OH will only be half days. This will allow for those that may need to travel to avoid any overnight expenses and will be located near an airport. We look forward to meeting new members, interested parties, getting to know you better, and being more collaborative in our efforts!
The new board has been working hard on getting things ready for this new chapter year. We are currently working on a schedule for the entire chapter year so that all of you can make preparations ahead of time. We are looking at scheduling one meeting in PA in November, one meeting in OH in April, and at least two teleclasses. We are in the process of trying to book speakers and offer CEU’s at both the PA and OH meeting. The speakers will receive a portion of the event fee so if anyone is interested in doing a workshop or knows of anyone, please forward the information to our VP Education, Jennifer Betts at jmbohio@aol.com.
The board is committed to bringing our two states together in order to combine our strengths and talents which will only enhance the value in our membership and networking capabilities for our businesses and clients. We respect your time and commitment so therefore these education day meetings in PA and OH will only be half days. This will allow for those that may need to travel to avoid any overnight expenses and will be located near an airport. We look forward to meeting new members, interested parties, getting to know you better, and being more collaborative in our efforts!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Board of Directors 2009-2010 AICI OH/PA Chapter Year
Congratulations to the new Board of Directors for the 2009-2010 AICI OH/PA Chapter year.
President
Erica Torres-Dudziak
President Elect & VP Education
Jennifer Betts
Treasurer
Brian Lipstein, AICI FLC
VP Marketing/Communications & Secretary
Mary Kot
VP Membership
Beth Strange, AICI FLC
Monday, June 8, 2009
Teleclass "Networking for Business" 6.29.09
When: Monday, June 29th 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET
Topic: Networking for Business
Speaker: Brian Lipstein, AICI FLC
AICI Ohio/Pennsylvania's last quarterly membership meeting for this chapter year will be a teleclass on how you can increase your business opportunities with networking!
Where are the best places you should be going to network for your business?
Are you meeting the right kinds of people at events but then never hear from them or follow up?
What are the 5 essential pieces of information you need to obtain from a person for a successful business networking interaction?
Join us on Monday, June 29th from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and hear from one of the very few certified image consultants, Brian Lipstein, AICI FLC, provide us with what has helped make him a success through "Networking for Business"!
Conference call details will be sent out before the event. Please contact Erica@positiveperceptions.info for any questions.
AICI OH/PA Chapter Meeting Minutes 5.02.09
Meeting Location: Youngstown, OH
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Danielle Turcola
Topic: Dining Etiquette and Business Entertaining
Attendees:
Board of Directors: Chapter President- Erica Torres-Dudziak, VP Education & President Elect- Michelle Pratt, VP Membership - Tonya Woods
Francoise Litch, Jennifer Betts, Kurk Shelton, Danielle Turcola
Welcome & Introductions- all introduced themselves and why they were interested in this topic
Featured Speaker- Danielle provided each participant with a workshop guide. Workshop covered: Business Entertaining, The Gift of Diplomacy, The Art of Hospitality, Wine Connoisseur, Your Manners Are Showing, Place Setting Savvy, Stimulating Conversation, Tipping, Credibility Robbers, Food Challenges, and Mealtime Taboos.
Danielle's workshop included information, demonstrations, and concluded with Q&A on this topic and other tips on business-related topics (e.g. where to find pictures for purchase, public speaking, and body language).
This course was conducted over lunch at a Youngstown restaurant.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Danielle Turcola
Topic: Dining Etiquette and Business Entertaining
Attendees:
Board of Directors: Chapter President- Erica Torres-Dudziak, VP Education & President Elect- Michelle Pratt, VP Membership - Tonya Woods
Francoise Litch, Jennifer Betts, Kurk Shelton, Danielle Turcola
Featured Speaker- Danielle provided each participant with a workshop guide. Workshop covered: Business Entertaining, The Gift of Diplomacy, The Art of Hospitality, Wine Connoisseur, Your Manners Are Showing, Place Setting Savvy, Stimulating Conversation, Tipping, Credibility Robbers, Food Challenges, and Mealtime Taboos.
Danielle's workshop included information, demonstrations, and concluded with Q&A on this topic and other tips on business-related topics (e.g. where to find pictures for purchase, public speaking, and body language).
This course was conducted over lunch at a Youngstown restaurant.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
"DINE IN STYLE"
When: March 20th, 2009 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Brant's Bistro - 375 E 4th St - Mansfield,OH 44902
Speaker: Danielle Turcola
Topic: Dining Etiquette
Register at: aici-diningetiquette@eventbrite.com
Join us on Friday evening to learn from a well-known and respected consultant and coach who specializes in business presence. Discover how you can increase your business opportunity & sales in a dining situation.
As the founder of Professionalism International, Danielle Turcola provides Fortune 500 companies and major associations a variety of customized programs to increase their revenue by making their business memorable and influential.
Dining etiquette is a must for those of us involved with any aspect of image and presence. It's the one skill set that separates the classes. Because we work in the image field, we are highly scrutinized on appearance, behavior, conduct and communication. Even if you don't teach dining etiquette, clients know the rules and expect you to also!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!
This meeting will be educational and fun with the opportunity to learn about and network with your colleagues across the state. Dress Preferred: Casual Elegant
4 COURSE MEAL INCLUDED IN WORKSHOP FEE
First 15 to register will qualify to win a gas card gift card in a drawing that evening.
When: March 20th, 2009 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Brant's Bistro - 375 E 4th St - Mansfield,OH 44902
Speaker: Danielle Turcola
Topic: Dining Etiquette
Register at: aici-diningetiquette@eventbrite.com
Join us on Friday evening to learn from a well-known and respected consultant and coach who specializes in business presence. Discover how you can increase your business opportunity & sales in a dining situation.
As the founder of Professionalism International, Danielle Turcola provides Fortune 500 companies and major associations a variety of customized programs to increase their revenue by making their business memorable and influential.
Dining etiquette is a must for those of us involved with any aspect of image and presence. It's the one skill set that separates the classes. Because we work in the image field, we are highly scrutinized on appearance, behavior, conduct and communication. Even if you don't teach dining etiquette, clients know the rules and expect you to also!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!
This meeting will be educational and fun with the opportunity to learn about and network with your colleagues across the state. Dress Preferred: Casual Elegant
4 COURSE MEAL INCLUDED IN WORKSHOP FEE
First 15 to register will qualify to win a gas card gift card in a drawing that evening.
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