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• Workplace Safety Workshop

  • When
    02/27/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Arbutus Library 855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus, MD 21228

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  When we are working with clients, we are very attuned to their needs, and helping them achieve their goals.  We end up lifting, twisting, bending, even sitting on the floor for hours, especially when we are working with clients that are no longer capable of doing these things for themselves.  In order to be able to be effective and stay healthy, we also need to prioritize our safety! 

  
  

  For this month’s chapter meeting, we have invited Mary Anne Newkirk of TouchPower to present “I DIDN’T KNOW THAT: Using Your Body More Wisely to Minimize Pain and Avoid Injury”

  
  

  Mary Anne Newkirk is a Licensed Massage Therapist, in practice since 2002. Her practice focuses on helping clients live their lives with maximum function and minimal pain. She uses a wide variety of massage and manual therapy techniques to remove knots and tight areas in the muscles. Helping clients see the connection between their activities and impacts on their bodies so they can make more informed choices about posture and other self-care activities is a key element of her practice.  Certified in Orthopedic Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy, she has completed over 300 hours of continuing education. Her office is located in Ellicott City, MD. TouchPower.us

  
  

  Our featured business partner for this month is Bruce James with Flood Department & Compassion Clean.  Bruce will tell us more about his company and services, as well as some environmental hazards we should keep an eye out for when working on site with clients. FloodDepartment.com

  
  

  **Board meeting @ 5:30pm**

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• Elements of Staging: Learn the Components of Staging as an Expansion of Your Organizing Business

  • When
    03/20/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Pivot 640 Frederick Road Catonsville, MD 21228

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  This month we are looking forward to a presentation from Terry Cooch of TLC Home.  Terry will be sharing her knowledge of home staging, how it relates to home organizing services, and what steps to take if you'd like to add staging services to your portfolio!  MyTLCHome.com

  
  

  Topics will include:

  • What is Staging
    
  • Services within Staging
    
  • Comparison of Services and Skills
    
  • Benefits and Disadvantages of adding Staging Services
    
  • Tales from the Trenches
    

  Our featured business partner for this month is My Way Mobile Storage. MyWayStorage.com

  
  

  **Board meeting @ 5:30pm**

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• New Member Open House

  • When
    04/17/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Overhills Mansion 916 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

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  Have you been considering joining NAPO, but are still on the fence?  

  
  

  Want to know more of what it’s all about?  

  
  

  Guest fees are waived for this month’s open house, so please join us and meet other local professional organizers!  

  
  

  Learn more about NAPO Baltimore, what we do to serve our community and members, and how you can get involved!

  
  

  This event will be held in the 2nd floor meeting room of the building.

  
  

  **Board meeting @ 5:30pm**

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• Legal Matters for Small Businesses

  • When
    05/15/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  When setting the foundation for a small business, owners have a lot to think about.  Among the most important of details are those that keep us legally compliant, and prepared for challenges we may face down the road. 

  
  

  This month we are joined by Nick Proy of Proy Law Firm.  Nick will share with us information on small business contracts & trademarks, as well as how to resolve potential disputes with clients.  This will be a great opportunity for veteran organizers to review their documents, and new organizers to take notes on what to include as they are getting started!  ProyLaw.com

  
  

  Our featured Business Partner for this month is Joe Pence of JK Moving Services.

  JK Moving Services, an independently owned mover, has been in business for over 35 years.  They handle residential and commercial moves locally, interstate and internationally.  We are looking forward to hearing more from Joe during our chapter meeting!
  

  
  

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• Working with a Chronically Disorganized Client - A Case Study

  • When
    06/19/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  During this month's meeting, Sherri Fabic of Framework Organizing & Design will guide us through a case study involving a chronically disorganized client.  

  
  

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• Neighborhood Meetings

  • When
    07/01/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  Get to know your neighboring professional organizers at local meetings this month. We will be meeting at a local restaurant for good food and great discussions!

  
  

  Time and location details will be added as each event is set up.

  
  

  Hosts & Moderators needed – We would love to have 2 people volunteer for each local meeting. The host will make the restaurant reservation and confirm RSVPs. The moderator will read the anti-trust laws and come up with a discussion topic and/or brief agenda.

  
  

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• Summer Social

  • When
    08/21/2019
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  Please join us for our annual Summer Social.  Guests are welcome, and please make sure to RSVP at least 3 days in advance so that we can provide an accurate head count.  This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow chapter members, meet new people, enjoy some fun games and great food!  See you there!

  
  

  *Details will be released for this event as we get closer to August*

  
  

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• Financial Planning for Your Business

  • When
    09/18/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  With ever-changing tax codes and daily transactions to monitor and budget, keeping up with the financial side of a small business can be a daunting task!  This month, Matt Bralove of Zone Accounting joins us to explain why financial planning is so important, and how to keep our documentation in order for budget plans and tax season.  ZoneAccounting.net

  
  

  **Board meeting @ 5:30pm**

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• Defining your niche: Incorporating Photo Organizing & Technology

  • When
    10/16/2019
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  As we all know, there are so many different specialties in the home organizing & productivity industry.  Our fellow NAPO Baltimore members Nadine Sachs & Laura Abell have recently been exploring the realm of photo organizing, and this month they will share their knowledge and resources with the group!

  
  

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