Invitation for Monthly Meeting

September 15, 2008 in La Crosse, WI

Agenda 5:30 pm Registration/social 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Speaker 8:00 pm Door prizes 8:10 pm Adjourn Cost $15 full time students $20 PMI chapter members $25 non-members Group tables may be reserved for four or more people.	Freight House Restaurant 107 Vine Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Ph: 608-784-6211 Dinner Menu Choice of: Small Sirloin Chicken Teriyaki Petite Fresh Fish 6 oz. Prime Rib Veggie Plate Coffee Cash bar available	RSVPs Required Open to the public Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, Sept 10th. RSVP to rsvp@lacrossepmi.org Cancellation Policy: Due to the costs associated with catering and hosting events, the chapter asks members who have registered but can no longer attend, try to find a suitable substitute. If you can’t and cancel prior to the RSVP deadline, you will not be billed.
Topic: Burn Your Canoe A presentation about commitment and being decisive!

About the topic:
Commitment: that “subtle little thing” that is not such a “little thing.” We know when we have it; we know when we don’t. Some people call it getting “buy in.” Some people ask, “How do I empower my team?” The answer again: commitment! First, how do we get ourselves committed and stay committed? Second, how do we engage others to get committed and then build on their level of commitment? Compliance means we get others to do things for our reasons. Commitment means we get people to get results for their own reasons.

The bottom line… Committed people get more results, more efficiently, with fewer mistakes, while building better relationships, inspiring higher levels of trust, and communicating more effectively. Committed people also respond to feedback better and have greater accountability. They enjoy what they are doing and also enjoy working with others in the process. Learn how to build commitment, identify gaps in commitment, and produce high quality efficient teams!

About the Speaker:
Steve Hegele is the founder and CEO of Hegele Academy, a company about transformation, change and execution of knowledge. When businesses, teams and individuals want to move from “good” to “great”, they call Steve! He is well known for asking the kinds of questions that disrupt conventional thinking. Steve helps groups uncover the critical core issues that limit their performance. His clients will say that he is “painfully” honest and candid which makes him a rare asset to those seeking real feedback which leads to measurable improvement. His engaging and dynamic style invites listeners to make decisions that lead to increased energy, learning, collaboration and results. Hegele lives his business motto: Knowledge is important, execution is essential!

PDUs:

Registered PMPs attending either meeting can earn one Professional Development Unit (PDU). If you are a PMP, please submit this PDU after the meeting by visiting www.pmi.org. Save your meeting receipt; it will serve as evidence in the case of an audit by PMI National.

Directions: Driving from I-90 to Freight House

1. Take Exit 3 off Interstate 90 (exit name is 53 South)

2. Take 53 South towards downtown La Crosse approximately 3 miles

3. Turn right on Vine St (west, towards river). Restaurant is at intersection of Vine and Front St.

Mark your Calendar for the upcoming 2008-2009 events:

All meetings will be held at the Freight House unless otherwise specified.
Invitations will be sent to you.

Oct. – Chapter Monthly Meeting

Speaker: Ken Campbell of GoalTrain™

Topic: L.E.A.D. with integrity

Nov. - Chapter Monthly Meeting

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Dec. – No Monthly Meeting

Jan. - Chapter Monthly Meeting

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Feb. - Chapter Monthly Meeting

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For more information visit www.lacrossepmi.org