Contact NAPO-NNJ at info@naponnj.org or (866) 550-7263

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

We meet on the 4th Monday of every month, except August and December. The meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Attendance is free for members. Guests are asked to pay a $25 fee at the door. Cash or checks only, please.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Meeting Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

6:30PM - 7:30PM - Programming

7:30PM - 8:00PM - Networking

8:00PM - 8:30PM - General Chapter Meeting

2008 Meeting Schedule

March 24 6:00   "Keep the Profits Flowing"
Alternate income streams/business models - how to find your niche!!
April 26 9am-12pm   "Green Expo/Shred-a-thon"
Our biggest event of the year! The Expo will feature "Green Vendors" and learn how to reduce, recycle and reuse! Free shredding for the public! Games! Prizes
April 28 6:00   "PO's Can Save Mother Earth"
"Green organizing", Creative-Repurposing and NAPO Conference Update
May 19 6:00   "We're All Connected"
Spend an evening with NAPO (National) Board Members and find out what the latest NAPO buzz is!
June 23 6:30   "Yes, You Can: Sensible PR for Small Businesses"
Marketing approaches to help small businesses grow.
Prospective Members Welcome!
July 28 "On the Road Again" (Members Only Meeting)
Field Trip to Ikea. Optional Networking dinner: 5:30-6:30 @ the Ikea café. Tour of the store leaves the café at 6:30.
August NO MEETING
Sept. 22 6:30  "Recession-Proof Your Business"
 Learn how to succeed in a challenging market from Angela Wallace, a veteran P.O. and new organizer coach.
Oct. 27 6:30  " Fright Night! "
Come in costume and share your "scariest" on-the-job stories.
Nov. 24 6:30  “Make it Happen in '09!" (Members Only Meeting).
Our Annual Holiday Party, plus join us as we team up to set business goals for the New Year.
December Winter Hiatus - Happy Holidays!

Meetings are held at

The American Red Cross
209 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004		  
(973) 797-3316

QUARTERLY PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS MEETING

If you are interested in becoming a professional organizer, or are already a member of NAPO, and want to get more information about our chapter, please join us on April 28, 2008. The prospective Members Meeting will be held immediately prior to the General Chapter Meeting, so please plan to stay and attend that meeting as well.

2009 PROGRAMMING

Our 2009 programming is in the works. If you would like to request a topic or presenter for a chapter meeting or Professional Development Seminar, please contact Julie Isaacs (contact@unclutteredhome.com) or Diane Thomson (diane@creativeorganizing.biz)”.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

In the event that bad weather is predicted on the day of a chapter meeting, please call the NNJ Chapter hotline at (866) 550-7263 after 12PM on the day of the meeting to get up-to-date information.  If the meeting is cancelled, further information will be provided on the hotline.