b'WA Chapter NewsThe value of professional developmentIn the world we live in, it is so important to beThis year we ran the following sessions:continuallyself-educatingotherwiseyourunAll streams- LinkedIn WorkshopJo Saundersthe risk of falling behind. Fundraising Communication Lynne Wester *There are so many ways to keep up-to-date in your field theseAdmissions-Geordie Mitchell *days.Subscribetopodcasts,videos,blogs,FacebookorMarketing - Google Analytics BonfireLinkedIn groups, for example.If you have not already joinedTertiary- Integrated campaigns, the perfect marriage the Educate Plus Facebook Group, I strongly recommend it.of Alumni and Fundraising, Barney Ellis-Perry & Andrew My word of advice is to keep the number of subscriptions low;Allredotherwise, it can become overwhelming. Only follow the ones that make you feel like you must listen, view or read each week,* Supported by Educate Plus National Officeand you look forward to.It is great to subscribe to new ones but make sure if after a couple of weeks you arent excited toWe ran our SIG groups, and these complemented the above read, view or listen you then unsubscribe. sessions nicely.Here are two podcasts I listen to every week without fail. TheyOur recent WA Chapter Conference was a great success with are from the USA, but I enjoy listening to them.The key here isvery favourable feedback received through the survey. Thank to think about how you can adopt this into a school environment.you to everyone who supported us by attending, and no doubt Sometimes you can and other times you cant. you went home knowing more than you did when you arrived. Also, without the support of our sponsors, this would not have SocialMediaMarketingExaminerTalkbeen possible, so a big shout-out to them both our conference Showand chapter sponsors.The Agents of Change.Without the support of the WA Chapter Committee, this years When reflecting on the year, I have seen the value that thesuccesses would not have been possible. A heartfelt thank you WA Chapter has brought to our members. It is so valuableto every one of them, and I am looking forward to 2020.to have the Chapters run by people from within the industry. Why is this so valuable? Our members know what professional development they need, and the Chapters are in the position to deliver this.We have this flexibility. How great is that!MARGO BASTOW F.EDPLUS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS SANTA MARIA COLLEGE, WA3 6 3 6 FACE 2 FACE MAGAZINE'