BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080821T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Leadership Sunnyvale Informational Reception DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/919382/ ] Do you care about your community? Make a difference. Become a member of Leadership Sunnyvale 's Class of 2008-2009 Find out more about this premier program that includes leadership skills training in a community setting with emphasis on community activisim and local government. Information Receptions Thursday\, Aug. 21\, 2008 Thursday\, Sept 18\, 2008 Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Where: Toyota Sunnyvale 898 W. El Camino Real to R.S.V.P. or for more information Contact Executive Director\, Jim Telfer: (408) 716-1837 or jjtelfer@yahoo.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/919382/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/919382/ DTSTAMP:20080720T154841 LAST-UPDATED:20080720T154841 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/141046/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/97867/":Toyota Sunnyvale 2nd Floor Classroom @ 898 W El Camino Real\, Sunnyvale\, California 94087 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Toyota Sunnyvale 2nd Floor Classroom ADDRESS:898 W El Camino Real CITY:Sunnyvale REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:94087 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/97867/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080822T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution: Put the Gloves Down\, Pick Up the Words DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/900090/ ] Conflict is defined as tension between two opposing forces. Individuals have their own values\, needs\, interests and resources -- and sometimes they clash with others. Although it is a natural and inevitable part of work life\, conflict is not always negative or destructive. When handled appropriately and constructively\, it can contribute to organizational learning\, improve interpersonal relationships and amplify productivity. At the end of this course\, you will be able to: 1. Analyze conflict and identify personal reactions to them 2. Resolve conflict using a systematic process of finding a win-win solution 3. Adjust communication style and adopt a listening stance into the interaction 4. Utilize respectful techniques during exchange of conflicting ideas Who Should Attend: 1. Executives 2. Managers and Supervisors 3. Formal and Informal Leaders 4. Professionals "What makes your classes so great is that you have tangible\, workable strategies that we can make a part of our daily habits. Your classes have helped me tremendously. Thanks!" Peter Fulford\, San Francisco\, CA $267.00. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/900090/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/900090/ DTSTAMP:20080715T095953 LAST-UPDATED:20080715T095953 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/96386/":Paragon Strategies Offices @ 425 California Street\, San Francisco\, California 94104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Paragon Strategies Offices ADDRESS:425 California Street CITY:San Francisco REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:94104 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/96386/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080908T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Practical Ways to Use Web 2.0 in Business DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1011852/ ] Web 2.0 has brought new challenges and opportunities to the business world. Customers now use social media to evaluate products\, companies and people\, before they do business. Every business person who wants to thrive needs to build a visible and credible Web 2.0 presence\, or lose out. A traditional website is not enough! This presentation will show how to use largely free Web 2.0 tools to establish and monitor a visible and credible social media presence\, one that will attract high-value customers to your value proposition and to the value in an ongoing relationship. Attendees will learn how to: Use FREE Web 2.0 tools and techniques Attract high-value customers into a sustainable and profitable relationship Gather information\, spot trends\, and turn them into business opportunities for you and your customers. Build an expanded networked brain trust of people who will help evangelize you and your business. Establish a visible and credible social media presence that builds trusting customer relationships and attracts new clients. Assess and monitor your social media presence. WIN $200 Get With It! ﾠGiveaway - drawing for FREE book and seminar series Attendees SAVE 25% on Get With It! book purchases More About John Todor John I. Todor\, Ph.D. is the managing partner of The Whetstone Edge\, LLC\, a customer-centric consulting firm that helps clients build customer equity by engaging customers online via social media and delivering compelling offline customer experiences. He is the author of three books on related topics. His latest book\, Get with it! The Hands-on Guide to Using Web 2.0 in Your Business is available in full digital format that integrates online video sessions to interactive exercises and a web browser. ﾠ $45 for Members/Affiliates\, $55 all others\, $65 at the door. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1011852/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1011852/ DTSTAMP:20080815T015007 LAST-UPDATED:20080815T015007 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/130451/":Westin San Francisco Airport @ 1 Old Bayshore Highway\, Millbrae\, California 94030 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Westin San Francisco Airport ADDRESS:1 Old Bayshore Highway CITY:Millbrae REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:94030 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/130451/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080918T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Leadership Sunnyvale Informational Reception DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/919512/ ] Do you care about your community? Make a difference. Become a member of Leadership Sunnyvale 's Class of 2008-2009 Find out more about this premier program that includes leadership skills training in a community setting with emphasis on community activisim and local government. Information Receptions Thursday\, Aug. 21\, 2008 Thursday\, Sept 18\, 2008 Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Where: Toyota Sunnyvale 898 W. El Camino Real to R.S.V.P. or for more information Contact Executive Director\, Jim Telfer: (408) 716-1837 or jjtelfer@yahoo.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/919512/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/919512/ DTSTAMP:20080720T162213 LAST-UPDATED:20080720T162213 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/141046/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/97867/":Toyota Sunnyvale 2nd Floor Classroom @ 898 W El Camino Real\, Sunnyvale\, California 94087 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Toyota Sunnyvale 2nd Floor Classroom ADDRESS:898 W El Camino Real CITY:Sunnyvale REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:94087 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/97867/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080929 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:ASGA's National Student Government Summit DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/793764/ ] The Ultimate Conference for Student Government Leaders & Advisors At the 2008 "National Student Government Summit\," you'll improve your SG and network with peers amid the inspiring vistas of our nation's capitol. In your spare time\, shop at Union Station\, snap photos of the majestic monuments along the Potomac\, meet your representatives face-to-face on Capitol Hill\, or satisfy your intellectual side with a free visit to the Smithsonian museums. In the evenings\, you can grab a bite in Chinatown\, discover real jazz while strolling down U Street\, mingle at a trendy bar in Georgetown\, or see a play at the infamous Ford's Theater. Any SG leader from any school\, no matter what state you're from\, is welcome to attend! The 2008 "National Student Government Summit" features: • Dozens of intensive workshops designed to address the specific needs of your Student Government • Workshops for all levels of Student Governments: very evolved and strong groups\, new SGs just starting out\, and SGs trying to improve • Experienced and knowledgeable speakers from across the nation\, all of whom are former SG leaders/advisors themselves • Workshops and presentations that directly apply to SG advisors and administrators • Private consulting by appointment • Extra built-in time to network and brainstorm with other SG leaders and advisors attending the conference • Plenty of free-time to experience all that Washington\, D.C. and our nation's Capitol have to offer • Personal attention from the ASGA's passionate and personable presenters who have devoted their lives to serving and supporting collegiate student governments What is the cost? $379 for ASGA members ($100 off!) and $479 for non-members (Register & pay by May 1\, 2008 for these early-bird rates). What will be the total attendance? This conference has grown every year it has been produced! The 2008 conference will be the largest SG conference in America! Attendance is expected to exceed 600 Student Government leaders and advisors from all types and sizes of colleges and universities nationwide. Over 500 student leaders and advisors from 120 institutions in 37 states attended the 2007 conference. Past attendees have included Roger Williams University\, Colorado State University\, the University of Arkansas/Ft. Smith\, Barry University\, Montana State University\, Bakersfield College\, the University of Wyoming\, the University of South Florida\, Eastern Connecticut State University\, Paradise Valley Community College\, the University of Vermont\, the University of New Hampshire\, New Weber State University\, Oxnard College\, Hawaii Community College\, St. Leo University\, La Salle University\, and Carroll College. What’s included in the registration fee? Conference registrants receive admission to all workshops and presentations\, extensive hand-outs\, a free walking tour of the U.S. Capitol (150 slots available)\, Friday and Saturday lunches (hot lunch Friday and boxed lunch Saturday)\, copies of Student Leader magazine\, a conference T-shirt for each delegate (courtesy of Campus T-Shirt)\, an SG Transition Planner (courtesy of Premier Planners) a 10% discount on ASGA membership\, 25% off private consultations\, and discounts on books and interactive materials. Where will the event be held? The conference will be held at one of the most beautiful and convenient hotels in the Washington area. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda is right on the METRO and is within minutes of the U.S. Capitol\, the Union Station mall\, the National Mall\, and the Smithsonian museums. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/793764/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/793764/ DTSTAMP:20080613T151037 LAST-UPDATED:20080613T151037 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/253108/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/16846/":Hyatt Regency Bethesda @ 7400 Wisconsin Ave\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, Bethesda\, MD\, Maryland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Hyatt Regency Bethesda ADDRESS:7400 Wisconsin Ave\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814 CITY:Bethesda\, MD REGION;X-ABBREV=:Maryland COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/16846/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081214T080000 DTEND:20081214140000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20081219T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Leadership Training Dubai\, The Power of Leaders DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/767437/ ] Objectives: By the end of the program\, participants will be able to: Distinguish between management and leadership. Identify their strengths and leadership styles through self-assessment. Examine various leadership theories with emphasis on situational leadership. Identify the major competencies underlying emotional intelligence. Understand the role of the leader as delegator and change agent. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/767437/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/767437/ DTSTAMP:20080606T094355 LAST-UPDATED:20080606T094355 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/215804/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/122735/":Dubai J. W. Marriott Hotel @ Deira\, Dubayy\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Dubai J. W. Marriott Hotel ADDRESS:Deira CITY:Dubayy REGION;X-ABBREV=:Dubai COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Arab Emirates POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/122735/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR