| Year |
Significance |
| 1971 |
Chapter year, October 1971 |
| 1973 |
First annual all-day training seminar |
| 1975 |
Host for Region V Fall Conference. Account balance $2,458.89 |
| 1976 |
Chapter invested $1,000 at 6% |
| 1979 |
Joint dinner with Lansing Toastmasters |
| 1982 |
Chapter membership doubled |
| 1990 |
Wrote the first board position descriptions, responsibilities, and budgets |
| 1992 |
Collaborated with Capital Quality Initiative. Dissolution of Regional structure. |
| 1993 |
Speaker’s Bureau established. First Committee Retreat Workshop. National ASTD M.A.P. Award for our chapter. |
| 1995 |
Introducted an improved format of professional development for membership, regionally and nationally |
| 1996 |
25th Anniversary Celebration |
| 1997 |
Enhanced image of membership materials for professional appearance |
| 1998 |
Began revamp of administrative processes (redeveloping bylaws, position descriptions and aligning with national mission) to meet national chapter standards. Notably high membership. |
| 1999 |
The chapter rededicated itself to growth and thriving in Mid-Michigan. Affiliation with National ASTD to assist with Membership services. |
| 2000 |
Continued strengthening Board leadership practices, chapter focus on membership growth and the delivery of effective and timely educational programs including the Michigan ASTD Video Conference |
| 2001 |
More closely aligned with headquarters CORE management plan particularly in the areas of accounting and budgeting, membership and program development along with membershiop surveys and communcation |
| 2003 |
Chapter Rejuvination: redeveloping bylaws, position descriptions, and program offerings |
| 2004 |
Added Corporate Membership and Sponsorship. Revised the T3 program. Increased programs from 5 to 8 per year. Added Lifetime Membership. |
