Games and Ice Breakers with Barbara Millis

Wednesday August 17th, 2005 at Washoe Medical Center's Remedies Meeting Rooms at 75 Pringle Way from 5:30pm - 7:00p.m.

First off, through a set of strange circumstances and bureaucratic glitches, it seems that I am still part of the US Army in spite of the fact that I got out 9 years ago. The punch line is that I am currently an Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) soldier, and that I could be deployed anywhere t any time. To get ahead of an all expense paid trip to Iraq or Afghanistan, I will mostly likely join an active reserve unit so that I can finish out the few months remaining on my service contract and figure things out from there. My intent is to deal with that in early 2006, as circumstances allow. I'm fine with it, ...and it's kind of funny. But I just wanted everyone to know just in case my name becomes "Lucky Winner." (Besides, its great excuse to continue slimming down.)

Second, in September you'll be getting a mailing on a new Board slate, membership rates and proposed by- law changes. In regards to the new 2006 Board, we have the following openings: President-Elect, VP's of: Administration, Treasurer, Communications (Web site and Newsletter), Membership, Marketing and Director at Large. These volunteer positions usually take about 10 hours a month to fulfill job duties, and we'd love to bring new blood to the Board. So, if you're interested, please give me a call at 775-233-2073 or email me at chris.champagne@igt.com so we can get your name on the slate. Don't be shy!

Third, it looks like we're going to be putting together an event in December, details of which will come out early next month. We're still in the early planning stages, but we just wanted everyone to know we will have a 2005 seminar event. The topic is looking around the issue of proving worth and business acumen for HR and Training professionals.

So enjoy the rest of summer and see you at the meeting!

Chris

	Book review
The Zentrepreneur Series by Ron Rubin and Stuart Avery Gold (Ministers of the Republic of Tea) Stuart and Ron are passionate about tea. Tea leaves, tea drinking, ... tea lifestyle. Stuart is the "Minister of Travel" and Ron is the "Minister of Tea." If you like tea at all, you need to check out their company, The Republic of Tea. Their first book, "Success at Life" was on a recommended reading list of another book I had read, so I picked it up, read it, and then promptly sought out their other books. Here are the full titles: Success at Life - How to Catch and Live your Dream Dragon Spirit - How to Self-Market Your Dream Tiger Heart, Tiger Mind - How To Empower Your Dream Wowisms - Words of Wisdom for Dreamers and Doers This pair has coined the phrase "Zentrepreneurs," and they have a wonderful blending of Eastern and Western Philosophy that meets Western business and entrepreneurism. This alchemy of business and philosophy illuminates a movement that I have noticed taking hold in America, namely that people are deciding that they want to enjoy their work. Doing work you enjoy and are passionate about creates a sense of fulfillment a large bank account can never provide. Theirs is not so much a business process as it is a business lifestyle. If you have your own business, or asked to create a new organizational culture, these books can help you find the balance and fulfillment needed to prosper in a dynamic 21st century. Anecdotal and personal, all of the books have powerful, yet simple messages. The wisdom these books contain are timeless, yet very timely for the challenges we face in business today. These two guys set out to build a company they wanted, to live a dream, to have a lifestyle, ... and they show us how they did it, and give signposts on the trail to help us find our own path. I've already re- read the set once and keep them handy, mostly as reminders. So drink a cup of tea and enjoy! I can't recommend them highly enough for anyone who is thinking about running their own shop...

	Facilitation Seminar!
The Technology of Participation Training: Group Facilitation Methods "How to Facilitate the Dance between Order and Chaos" Wednesday and Thursday, September 7th and 8th, 2005 from 8am -5pm. Location: Ice Lakes Lodge Conference Facility on Serene Lakes near Donner Pass Cost is $545 $50 dollar discount if signed up by August 17th, and if 3 people from 1 organization attend, a 4th attends FREE! All registrants will receive one hour of personal coaching by phone (a $150 value) to discuss any group facilitation issue they would like. Questions and Registration: Contact Patricia Tueke, Sierra Circle Consulting at 775-333-6998 or ptuecke@nvbell.net.

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