My NAPO Anniversary

Today celebrates my one year anniversary as a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). This year has been exciting! Being a member of NAPO has been wonderful – it has given me the opportunity to meet many other wonderful organizers and to learn a lot about this industry.

Technically, this is my third year as a NAPO member. In my “previous life” in the corporate world I was a member for 2 years but did not take full advantage of all that NAPO has to offer. In 2010 I hope to continue my involvement in NAPO and get even more involved. At the end of 2009 I was trained as a Quantum Leap Volunteer. I am excited to get involved in this program. Here is an explanation about Quantum Leap from napo.net…

NAPO believes that making important shifts in one’s life is difficult to impossible without basic organizing skills. For those in life transitions—individuals living in shelters or public housing, the homeless, teenage mothers, victims of natural disasters, and many others—those skills are critical, but are often unaffordable. Quantum Leap represents a concerted effort to bridge that gap. The Quantum Leap program is NAPO’s community service initiative aimed at those who are welfare-vulnerable and in a major life-changing transition. As individuals or as part of a local chapter initiative, NAPO professional organizers volunteer their time to offer skill-building organizational sessions on paper, time and money management.

Theresa Finnigin

Also in 2010, I am planning to attend the annual NAPO Conference. This year’s conference is in Columbus, Ohio. Any excuse to go to Ohio is a good excuse! I have heard nothing but great things about each previous year’s conference. This is a great opportunity for me to participate in educational programs, network with other organizers, and learn to better assist my clients.

NAPO has had a direct impact on the success of Ready Aim Organize and me as an organizer. I am excited to celebrate today…and I look forward to the year ahead!