Joomla! site syndication http://midwestbug.org 2008-09-08T01:35:18+01:00 http://midwestbug.org http://midwestbug.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2008-07-18T09:10:24+01:00 http://midwestbug.org http://midwestbug.org/july-bug-meeting-notes We're taking notes live today at the meeting. (Any errors will be corrected shortly) Our special guest today is Sharon Birkman Fink - Trained professionally as a musician and college professor, Sharon was a National Merit Scholar and Woodrow Wilson Fellow who recieved a Master of Fine Arts deree from the University of Texas. In 2002, Sharon took over the role of CEO of Birkman International, after a successful stint asa trainer and career advisor. Interview with Dr. Birkman First up: A tremendous 16 minute video chroniclling the life of Roger Birkman - the founder of The Birkman Method. Dr. Birkman shares from his life in a Q A format. Getting emotional at times, especially when talking about his mother (born 120 years ago at the time of shooting in 2007) who he really never got to know. She died in 1921. He studied at the University of Houston - specifically history and philosophy. His natural interest was psychology - anything dealing with human nature. text/html 2008-07-06T09:27:36+01:00 http://midwestbug.org http://midwestbug.org/july-bug-meeting-1-year-anniversary-2 It looks like we already have a fast-growing group (22 members so far) for the Midwest BUG 1st Anniversary Extravaganza scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2008. You are cordially invited join us as we welcome our special guest and keynote speaker, Sharon Birkman Fink, President CEO of Birkman International, Inc. Agenda: * 11:30AM - Lunch is served * 12:00PM - Keynote to Midwest BUG Members (Topic: Do people change?) [Opportunity to field questions about this topic) * 12:30PM - Life Stories : A Celebration of Dr. Roger Birkman ( NEW 23 minute inspirational biographical video) * 01:15PM - 1:45PM: Sharon facilitates a general question answersession * 02:00PM - 2:30PM: Review and discussion of 1 summary profile from a Midwest BUG member * 02:30PM - Game (3 winners get a copy of the new technical manual) * 03:00PM - Conclude with Shameless Plugs and Midwest BUG Schedule for 2008/2009 season Lunch: Sumptuous New York Deli Buffet [Includes soup du jour, tossed salad maison, redskin potato salad, sliced roast turkey breast, honey ham, salami and pastrami, assorted cheeses and breads, brownies, chocolate chip or Oatmeal raisin cookies.] Plan on joining us! text/html 2008-06-23T07:15:15+01:00 http://midwestbug.org http://midwestbug.org/june-2008-newsletter-2 Good morning...and congratulations to all the newly certified Birkman Users...and a hearty welcome to the Midwest BUG. Your completion of Level One Birkman Certification entitles you to free membership in our wonderful group of people we affectionately call...The Midwest BUG. And...We are excited to invite all Midwest BUG members to join us for the Midwest BUG 1st Anniversary Extravaganza scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2008.We are very fortunate to have as our special guest and keynote speaker, Sharon Birkman Fink, President CEO of Birkman International, Inc.Sharon will fill us in on all the exciting current activities at Birkman, Inc. as well as what to expect in the future. If you have something else that you would like Sharon to address or touch upon, please feel free to email me and I will combine all the suggestions for Sharon.In addition to an informative dialogue with Sharon, we have some insightful learning exercises, food, and fun scheduled for this wonderful day.A delicious lunch will be served at the beautiful Savannah Center in West Chester, OH at Noon, courtesy of Baker Daboll, LLC.Seating is limited, so please RSVP by contacting me at todd@bakerdaboll.com (mailto:todd@bakerdaboll.com). text/html 2008-05-02T06:36:38+01:00 http://midwestbug.org http://midwestbug.org/birkman-level-1-training-2 Birkman Level I Training In The Cincinnati, OH Suburb of Mason, OH: Bob Miller of the P G Team have invited interested parties to join them for Birkman Level I training at their Mason, OH Business Center. Many thanks for coordinating this Bob. Date: June 9-12, 2008 Host: Patti Corbett See https://www.birkman.com/certificationTraining/certificationTraining.php (https://www.birkman.com/certificationTraining/certificationTraining.php) for more information and registration. text/html 2008-05-02T06:34:35+01:00 http://midwestbug.org http://midwestbug.org/special-guest-for-julys-meeting-2 Special Guest: Sharon Birkman Fink, President CEO of Birkman International, Inc