Southeast Association of Facilitators

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Southeast Association of Facilitators and
Organization Change Alliance
at
The Atlanta Community Food Bank

Friday, September 19, 2008, 9:15am-12:00 Noon


8:30 - 9:15am Continental Breakfast & Networking
9:15 - 9:45am OCA & SEAF Business Meeting
9:45 - 11:45am Panel Discussion
Facilitation and Organization Development:
How They Both Support Change and Complement Each Other
11:45am - 12:00pm Close and Evaluations
12:00 - 1:00pm SEAF AND OCA CONNECTIONS
Please stay afterwards for more discussion, networking and food!

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SEAF Members--Free     Non-Members--$25

The Atlanta Community Food Bank
732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., NW
Atlanta, GA
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A. SEAF Mission
SEAF promotes excellence in facilitation through education, networking, and professional development.
B. SEAF Vision
SEAF is the premier source in the region for developing facilitation skills which organizations recognize as critical for achieving successful results.
C. Goals

A. Value to the CommunityIncrease the awareness of the value of facilitation for effective decision-making.
B. NetworkingProvide an atmosphere for the sharing of ideas and opportunities with peers in the facilitation profession.
C. Member DevelopmentProvide development opportunities for our members.
D. MembershipMaximize membership growth, retention and involvement.
E. OrganizationMaintain sufficient organizational and financial resources to support programs.

D. Programs
The Southeast Association of Facilitators meets the second Friday of every other month, from 9 AM to Noon. Some exceptions may occur, based on the program.

Meetings are designed to include:

  • Facilitated Presentation - An interactive speaker providing key tools and techniques for facilitators.
  • Facilitated Engagement - An opportunity to learn from one another and share best practices focused on the topic. Facilitators are encouraged to come with information to share related to the topic.
  • Networking - A time to meet and network with others in the profession.

Cost of half-day meetings:

  • Members - Free for the half-day meetings
  • Non-members - $25
  • Note: Some meetings may be scheduled for a full day and the fee will be structured accordingly.

2008 Program Schedule

When IAF Competency Supported Topic & Facilitator Location
January 11, 2008
  • Plan Appropriate Group Processes
  • Create & Sustain a Participatory Environment
  • Guide Group to Appropropriate & Useful Outcomes
  • "Innovating Facilition Techniques: What's Your Innovation Style"

    Peggy Hutcheson, Ph.D.

    click here for details
    TBD
    March 14, 2008   "The Power of Engagement-Strategies for Engaging Groups"

    Michael Wilkinson

    View the session handout
    Doubletree Guest Suites, Atlanta-Galleria  
    IAF North America 2008 Conference
    April 10-12, Atlanta, GA
    (Click here for details)
    May 9, 2008
  • Create Collaborative Client Relationships
  • Plan Appropriate Group Processes
  • Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment
  • Build and Maintain Professional Knowledge  
  • How to Create and Make Great Virtual Meetings: Secrets to Harnessing the Power of Web Conferencing

    Henry Liebling

    Doubletree Guest Suites Atlanta Galleria
    July 11, 2008     "Working with Your Sponsor"

    Janet Danforth and Bob Moir

    Presentation Files
    Presentation Cover Page

    Working with Meeting Sponsors

    Questions for Meeting Sponsors
    Doubletree Guest Suites, Atlanta-Galleria

    September 19, 2008
    (new date)  
      Joint Meeting with OCA (Organization Change Alliance)
    www.organizationchange.org
    Atlanta Community Food Bank www.acfb.org  
    November 14, 2008        

    2007 Program Schedule

    When IAF Competency Supported Topic & Facilitator Location
    January 12, 2007
  • Evoke group creativity
  • Guide the group to consensus and desired outcomes
  • Prepare time and space to support group process
  • Brainstorming Thrills for Structured People
    (Facilitator competencies with a creative twist)

    Harry Vardis

    Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter
    Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285
    IAF North America 2007 Conference
    March 8-10, Portland, OR
    (Click here for details)
    March 12, 2007
  • Create collaborative client partnerships
  • Plan appropriate group processes
  • Create a participatory environment and evoke group creativity
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming and The Magic of Metaphors

    Carol Sherriff & Simon Wilson.

    Click Here For Details

    Presentation Files
    Designing Events to Suit all Communication Preferences

    Windsor Booking Form

    Windsor Course Advert USD

    Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter
    Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285
    The Facilitation Academy
    April 23-25, 2007, Atlanta, GA
    Sponsored by IAF
    (Click here for details)
    May 11, 2007
  • Design and customize applications to meet client needs
  • Honor and recognize diversity
  • Guide the group with clear methods and processes
  • Guide the group to consensus and desired outcomes
  • Decision Making Tools; When and how to use them.

    Susan Peryam

    Click here for details.

    Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter
    Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285
    July 13, 2007
  • Analyze organizational environment
  • Create appropriate designs
  • Cultivate cultural awareness & sensitivity
  • Understand dynamics of change
  • Assessing Organizational Culture

    Ken Koves

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    Presentation Files
    Assessing Organization Culture (Powerpoint)

    Assessing Organization Culture (Excel)

    Holiday Inn Select - Atlanta/Perimeter
    Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at I-285
    Annual Conference

    September 20-21, 2007
    All IAF Competencies
    2007 Annual Conference Get FIT for Success

    2007 Conference Presentations

    Holiday Inn Conference Center - Decatur, GA
    130 Clairemont Ave
    November 9, 2007

    9:00am-4:00pm
  • Plan Appropriate Group Processes
  • Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment
  • Model Positive professional Attitude
  • A.M. - Dysfunctional Facilitation
    George Smith & Dr. Eileen Dowse

    P.M. - Emotional Intelligence
    Dr. Eileen Dowse

    Click here for details
    Crowne Plaza Ravinia (Perimeter)
    4355 Ashford Dunwoody

    2006 Program Schedule

    When
    IAF Competency Supported
    Topic & Facilitator
    Location
    January 13, 2006
    Create and Sustain a Participatory Environment
    How to Get the Most Out of Remote Meetings
    AmeriSuites Galleria
    March 10, 2006
    Build and Maintain Professional Knowledge
    Leadership through Facilitation
    AmeriSuites Galleria
    May 12, 2006
    Plan Appropriate Group Processes

    Guide Group to Appropriate and Useful Outcomes
    Create Organizational Alignment and Solve Problems with Pull Thinking

    Ken Meyer & Jeff Lebow
    Alignment at Work, LLC
    AmeriSuites Galleria
    July 14, 2006
    Guide group to appropriate and useful outcomes

    Create and sustain a participatory environment
    Seven Levels of Thinking to Create Seven Levels of Change in Organizations

    Frank Luton & Konny Light
    AmeriSuites Galleria
    September 14-15
    Annual Conference
    2006 Annual Deep SEAFacilitation Conference

    2006 Conference Presentations

    Holiday Inn Select
    Perimeter/Dunwoody
    November 10, 2006
    Guide Group to Appropriate and Useful Outcomes
    Facilitating Dynamic Teams: A model for diagnosis and intervention

    Ingrid Bens
    AmeriSuites Galleria

    E. Membership

    Membership is open to all persons interested in supporting the mission and programs of the organization. This is a Year-To-Date membership, based on date of payment received. The cost of the annual membership is $100.

    Benefits of membership include:

    • Free attendance at half-day programs
    • Reduced registration fee for the Annual Conference
    • Preparation assistance for IAF certifications
    • Reduced IAF membership fee
    • Inclusion on all SEAF mailings

    To obtain a Membership Application form click here. Print and complete the form, including payment information. Mail to "Southeast Association of Facilitators, PO Box 420005, Atlanta, GA 30342" or bring to a Program event. (Coming Soon - online membership registration!)

    Please click here to request additional membership information.

    F. Sponsorship

    SEAF Sponsorships

    An outstanding opportunity to promote your products and services and support SEAF!

    SEAF Conference

    Exhibitor

    SEAF

    Gold  

     

    SEAF

    Silver

     

    SEAF

    Bronze

     

    $250

    $400

    $300

    $200

    Logo/Name on SEAF Conf. website

    Logo/Name on SEAF website

    Logo/Name on SEAF website

    Logo/Name on SEAF website

    Logo on Conference program

    Logo on bi-monthly meeting & conf programs

    Logo on conference program

    Logo on bi-monthly meeting program

    Logo on all Conf. announcements

    Logo on all meeting announcements

    N/A

    Logo on bi-monthly meeting announcements

    One minute presentation at Conference

    One minute presentation at Conference

    N/A

    N/A

    Free table at Conf.

    Free table at Conf.

    Free table at Conf.

    N/A

    N/A

    Two free registrations for Conference

    One free registration

    N/A

    N/A

    Post conference attendee mailing list

    Post conference attendee mailing list

    N/A

    Marketing Info distributed to  attendees at Conf.

    Marketing Info distributed to attendees at Conf.

    Marketing info distributed to attendees at Conf.

    N/A

    Bronze, Silver, and Gold sponsorships are Year-To-Date sponsorships.

    Conference Exhibitor sponsorship is for the SEAF annual conference only.

    SEAF Sponsorship Contact:

    MG Finch
    V.P. Marketing
    mfinch@bellsouth.net

    Gold Sponsors:


    For Facilitation Training
    & Finding a Facilitator







    Silver Sponsors:


    Coaching and training that makes you say "WOW"


    Selling more in less time

    Bronze Sponsors:


    Taking Your Meetings
    to New Heights


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