RECENT EVENTS

Everywhere you look, people are talking about and writing about “the cloud” – but what exactly is this “cloud” they’re talking about?  And what does it have to do with my business and my clients?  Cloud computing and technologies have been around for a while now, and you’re most likely already “in the cloud” – maybe without realizing it!  But like most things, cloud computing comes in many flavors:   some you already know, some you’ll want to learn, and some have nothing to do with entrepreneurship or organizing services.  To sort out which is which, this session will focus on helping you learn more about cloud computing as it applies to professional organizers and the services they provide to their clients.  You will better understand “the cloud” as we look at the  pros and cons, the costs, the options, the possibilities, and a little bit of the future using cloud technologies! 

Demo's and handouts included.

Join us to celebrate the end of tax season!  The National Association of Professional Organizers-Greater Philadelphia Chapter (NAPO-GPC) and Office Max of Exton will host a shredding event on Saturday, April 28 at 101 Ironlake Boulevard in Exton, PA 19341. 

Office Max employees and Professional Organizers will be on hand to securely dispose of confidential documents and shred them through the secure shredding facility at Office Max. Customers will receive a 20% discount off the cost of shredding (normally $.79 per pound) and 20% off any regularly-priced shredders that day.

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak to Professional Organizers from 10 am to 2 pm about their organizing questions and enter to win door prizes including a $200 gift card from Office Max. So get rid of those old tax papers (2005 or earlier) with one trip to Office Max on April 28^th!

Whether for personal or professional use, it it important to capture your stories and use them to inform, educate, and entertain. In this session, participants will create messages that stick, learn to pitch a compelling story to the media, and shine int the interview.

Interested Napo-GPC members are invited to support the Philadelphia Community on Tax Day.  Members will meet at the US Post Office at 30^th and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia from 4 to 8 pm to hand out tip sheets and speak with the public on how to organize paperwork. 

Baltimore, MD

For further information, please visit 2012.napo.net

As professional organizers moving from one client situation to the next, it sometimes difficult to know how to dress and be perceived as a professional.   Pamela Kenny will help you know how to work your wardrobe whether you are in a garage, at the desk or in a closet.  She will explain the secret messages we are communicating by our appearance.  You’ll also learn easy ways to mix and match to create a wardrobe that works for your lifestyle.  In addition, she will discuss how to dress for success when it comes to public speaking and attending networking events.  Organizers will know how to use their wardrobes to position themselves to leave a lasting impression.

Bring your “burning questions” to this group of organizers who have 5+ years of organizing experience and want to share their knowledge with us. This is your opportunity to learn from organizers who have “been there, done that”. If you’re a new organizer or are considering a professional organizing career, this program is for you!

Philadelphia area residents are invited to recycle their gently worn shoes at three locations:

1. CubeSmart ℠, 501 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215-627-3510)
2. CubeSmart ℠, 1820 Frontage Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (856-216-9300)
3. United Storage, 6 Tabas Lane, Exton, PA 19341 (610-879-7674)

To learn more, click here.

Join your fellow organizers for some socialization and a fun program to end the year!

Successful entrepreneurs do it all - provide unparallel service, communicate appropriately to their clients, deliver visible and sustainable results, AND operate a profitable, well-run business. Come learn from seasoned Certified Professional Organizer and Business Coach Ellen Faye how to balance and develop the vital elements – people, product and profits – to strengthen your professional organizing business for maximum results.

with Jennifer Davey of JJS Coaching

Have you ever met someone at a networking event, seen a commercial, or visited a website and thought, “What the heck do these people do!?” If you want to get clients, your marketing message has to be clear and targeted. And in order for your message to be clear, you need to be able to explain WHAT you do in simple and concise words that resonate with your target market.

A very special event is planned for this meeting. We will honor, thank, and celebrate the women who created the chapter that serves as our most important professional resource. RSVP to Sue Frost. For details, download the PDF.

Share and learn from your fellow organizers! Bring your favorite organizing products, tools, and tips to share.

This relaxed summer gathering is a wonderful benefit of membership. Enjoy delicious refreshments and become more personally acquainted with fellow members. It's a great time with friends old and new! Location information and other details will be emailed to members and also can be found on the chapter's yahoo group.

NAPO-GPC Director of Communication and Technology, Annette Reyman, will review the usage and benefits of all chapter technology - including website, Yahoo!, Facebook and blog. Individual questions will be addressed. Those members who have them are encouraged to bring their laptops.

Linda Reed Friedman, ASID, DTM, Speaker, Trainer and Coach: This interactive workshop will refresh your attitude, reaffirm your strategy and give you some new and vital tools, tips and tactics, for attracting new business as you go into the mid year.

Presenter: Deborah Gallant

Lunch will be provided by Panera Bread

For more info, Deborah's website is www.boldbusinessworks.com

The price will be $49 for NAPO-GPC members and $69 for non-members,
with a $10 discount for those who register before April 9th.

You may bring your own laptop

Location: Tredyffrin Township Library (same address & room for our monthly meetings)

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

NAPO-GPC will host our third annual shredding event on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at IKEA Conshohocken at 400 Alan Wood Road in Conshohocken, PA. Wiggins Shredding co-sponsors this opportunity to securely dispose of your old paperwork. A Wiggins mobile shredding truck will be located in the parking lot to the right of IKEA Conshohocken. Attendees will also have the chance to speak to Professional Organizers throughout IKEA and to enter to win door prizes and a gift card for IKEA furnishings. Click here for more information.

Elsie Kerns, Wellness Educator: How is Your Personal Homeland Security? Elsie will teach us how to support our immune system, protect our energy, win over our clients and discuss the role of energy medicine in our everyday personal and professional lives. www.wellnesswithelsie.com

San Diego, CA. See http://2011.napo.net/ for details.

We need your input! All NAPO-GPC members are invited to the Annual "March Madness" Brainstorming Meeting to share their ideas and opinions with chapter leadership. This lively, not-to-be-missed meeting helps the Board decide which projects and initiatives to include in NAPO-GPC's 2011-2012 strategic plan. Sandwiches and light snacks are being provided. Let your voice be heard, and tell us what is important to you!

Margit Novack, MCP, President & CEO - Moving Solutions and eSMMART: Understanding the Senior Client.

Members volunteered their time and organizing talents at the Wilmington, DE, office of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Delaware).�NAMI-DE is a statewide organization of families, mental health consumers, friends, and professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by life-changing brain diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Visit www.namide.org or call (302) 427-0787 for more information.

See Press Release

Members of NAPO-GPC volunteered their time and organizing talents at the Impact Thrift Store in Montgomeryville, PA, on January 28, 2011. Impact Thrift Stores is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to financially support local charities through the net proceeds generated by their thrift store operations. For more information, visit www.impactthrift.org.

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Members of NAPO-GPC volunteered their time and organizing talents at Gilda’s Club South Jersey. Gilda's Club offers support groups, lectures, workshops and social events as a supplement to medical care in a warm and welcoming home-like setting. Visit www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org for more information.

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