AIC Bulletin
AIC Bulletin - May 30 2011 Issue:
The Association of Independent Consultants (AIC) and the
Society of Internet Professsionals (SIP) present:
AIC Meeting - Mon May 30, 2011 at 7 PM
The Association of Independent Consultants (AIC) and the Society of Internet Professsionals (SIP) present:
Mind Mapping for Entrepreneurs and Executives
Susan Gregory
Corporate Trainer and Facilitator
Description
As a consultant, entrepreneur or executive, you might - at times - feel overwhelmed by the volume of information to learn and understand the number or detail of your projects
Mind Mapping can help you quickly
- organize information
- absorb information
- reduce stress
Susan will explain how Mind Mapping works and you will practice in this session. That's an ideal way to understand how to apply the techniques to your current work, opportunities and projects. Count on this session being educational, interactive and fun.
About Susan Gregory
Susan Gregory helps you become more productive, organized and creative at work. She uses a variety of fun and interactive training programs that help reduce frustration, save time, clarify thinking and deal with priorities.
Susan is widely recognized as an expert in helping executives to use Mind Maps and has delivered programs in Europe, the Middle East and North America. Susan also runs course in presentation skills and was president of the City of London Toastmasters club (UK)
When and Where
DATE: Monday, May 30, 2011
7:00 PM: Registration and networking
7:15 PM: Program begins. Attendees can give 20 second infomercials.
9:30 PM: Program ends
PLACE: Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel (33 Carlson Court, Toronto, M9W 6H5) | website, map
Onsite parking is $5 but only if you pay at the front desk. (Note: if you use the outside parking kiosks, you will be charged the undiscounted rate.)
Tickets
AIC Members
New and renewing members: Your admission is free when you show your membership card at the door.
2009 members: help shorten lineups at the door by using PayPal to register online by May 27th (2010 and 2011 members are free)
Bring a guest: When you and your guest register together, your guest gets a preferred rate of $25.
Members of SIP and XL Toronto
Tickets are $10 when you show your membership card at the door.
Visitors
Tickets are $30. To save 20%, use PayPal and register online by April 24.
NOTES
- Discounts are not combinable
- If you're having technical difficulties registering online, send an email to finance1@aiconsult.ca stating your problem and requesting a manual registration
- Cancellations must be received by an email to the VP Finance at least 24 hours before the event. Otherwise, your fee is forfeited.
AIC Meeting - Mon May 30, 2011 at 7 PM
The Association of Independent Consultants (AIC) and the Society of Internet Professsionals (SIP) present:
Mind Mapping for Entrepreneurs and Executives
Susan Gregory
Corporate Trainer and Facilitator
Description
As a consultant, entrepreneur or executive, you might - at times - feel overwhelmed by the volume of information to learn and understand the number or detail of your projects
Mind Mapping can help you quickly
- organize information
- absorb information
- reduce stress
Susan will explain how Mind Mapping works and you will practice in this session. That's an ideal way to understand how to apply the techniques to your current work, opportunities and projects. Count on this session being educational, interactive and fun.
About Susan Gregory
Susan Gregory helps you become more productive, organized and creative at work. She uses a variety of fun and interactive training programs that help reduce frustration, save time, clarify thinking and deal with priorities.
Susan is widely recognized as an expert in helping executives to use Mind Maps and has delivered programs in Europe, the Middle East and North America. Susan also runs course in presentation skills and was president of the City of London Toastmasters club (UK)
When and Where
DATE: Monday, May 30, 2011
7:00 PM: Registration and networking
7:15 PM: Program begins. Attendees can give 20 second infomercials.
9:30 PM: Program ends
PLACE: Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel (33 Carlson Court, Toronto, M9W 6H5) | website, map
Onsite parking is $5 but only if you pay at the front desk. (Note: if you use the outside parking kiosks, you will be charged the undiscounted rate.)
Tickets
AIC Members
New and renewing members: Your admission is free when you show your membership card at the door.
2009 members: help shorten lineups at the door by using PayPal to register online by May 27th (2010 and 2011 members are free)
Bring a guest: When you and your guest register together, your guest gets a preferred rate of $25.
Members of SIP and XL Toronto
Tickets are $10 when you show your membership card at the door.
Visitors
Tickets are $30. To save 20%, use PayPal and register online by April 24.
NOTES
- Discounts are not combinable
- If you're having technical difficulties registering online, send an email to finance1@aiconsult.ca stating your problem and requesting a manual registration
- Cancellations must be received by an email to the VP Finance at least 24 hours before the event. Otherwise, your fee is forfeited.
AIC Special Workshop - June 27th:
Social Media for Consultants and Small Businesses
This half-day workshop will show you all you need to know to help your small business take advantage of Social Media. This isn't just a seminar on theory, there will be plenty of hands-on in this workshop. It will be held on June 27, before the regular AIC meeting. Free for AIC members and $200 for non-members. More details to follow.
Announcement: The Advisor
If you're interested in submitting an article that would be of interest and value to independent consultants, please submit your article proposal to Keith Thirgood (using the subject line "Article for AIC Advisor").
If you would like to receive the Advisor, send an e-mail to info1@aiconsult.ca, use the subject "Subscribe to Advisor".
Announcement: 2011 Membership
There is no change to membership fees for 2011.
2011 Full membership $199
2011 Remote membership $55
Visitor and remote member meeting fee $30
AIC Full Member meeting fee, FREE
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AIC Bulletin
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Your logo (up to a 1" visual)
Up to 100 words describing your services.
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Total newsletter distribution 1,800+.
Monthly AIC Meeting
Display your company signage at meeting (size restrictions apply)
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OTHER GREAT EVENTS
The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)
SIP Benefit now available to AIC Members
For more information, send an email to Max Haroon: rsvp@sipgroup.org or phone 416-891-4937
Max Haroon | President
Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) | http://sipgroup.org/
Tel: 416-891-4937 | founder@sipgroup.org
Visit www.sipgroup.org for more information.
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