Father's Day - June 19 Volume 3 Number 5 June 2005     Who Needs A Professional Organizer? Being organized is not a luxury, but a necessity in today's fast paced world. Just keeping up with the responsibilities of work or running a household, leaves little time to improve the order and efficiency in your environment. The fact is clutter cost money. When sick, we turn to medical professionals. If sued, a good lawyer is the first person to call. So it is natural to call a professional when getting organized is your goal. In April, 820 professionals attended the National Association of Professional Organizers Annual Conference in San Diego. Through conferences, workshops, and local chapters NAPO members have access to training which allows them to meet the complex needs of clients. Organizers create unique systems for each client and offer education on organizing principles. When contacting a professional organizer, don't be embarrassed by your situation, but be honest in describing the circumstances. At Get It Together LA! we assure a "non-judgmental" approach in a completely confidential manner. Who needs a professional organizer? People who want to achieve their goals. In a survey 80% polled said they were organized; but of those 80%, 85% wanted to be more organized. People who want more time for family and friends should know that help is at hand. Do you need to Get It Together? Organizing Tips for Dad in this issue   NAPO-LA Has New President Grilling Made Easy Golf Bags In The Way? Workout At Home Appearances Get It Together LA! is a member of: Grilling Made Easy So Dad's in charge of grilling. If you wish the grill was fired up more often, make it easier for your chef. Keep the things often used within reach. Do you dig to the bottom of a closet to find utensils when you want to have a cook-out? Place hooks on the back of a door or inside the pantry on a spare wall. It is just a simple "grab" for the tools of the bar-be-cue as Dad lights up the grill. Golf Bags In The Way? Get those golf bags out of the trunk, but keep them within reach. Vertical storage is so often overlooked. Store your clubs next to the car on the garage wall for that last minute trip to the country club. Workout At Home You have gym equipment, but are the Halloween decorations and garden tools in the way? As you organized the garage, create zones for your different tasks. Designate an area for working out and storing sports equipment. Steel shelves with bags are perfect for keeping bats and balls in place. Call 323-525-0678 for organizing your garage. Appearances   Hear Chris McKenry address the Chatsworth Chamber of Commerce on June 23. "The Three Simple Organizing Principles" will be presented during the chamber's monthly luncheon. For more information call 818-341-2428. Get It Together LA! is a member of:   National Association of Professional Organizers West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Moving Services from Get It Together LA! Safe Packing Transportation Management Unpacking Organizing the New Home Tired of all the work when moving? Get It Together LA! will organize the entire project, or any part of the move. Let Us Welcome You Home. NAPO-LA Has New President   Chris McKenry is the new President of the National Association of Professional Organizers, Los Angeles Chapter. When Chris started Get It Together LA! in 2000, he immediately joined NAPO to further develop his professional skills and build alliances with fellow organizers. Today, the Los Angeles chapter has over 110 members and is growing. Last year, Chris was the Director of Communication and Technology for the local chapter. For his work, the organization honored him with the Leading Edge Award on February 5, 2005. The NAPO began in Los Angeles in 1985 and today has over 3,200 members. "I am very excited to serve with our talented board. Organizing is such a rewarding career, my goal is to strengthen our chapter by communicating the skills NAPO members offer throughout Southern California", stated Chris. Donation Resources Out of the Closet 800-558-8220 benefits AIDS Healthcare Foundation National Council of Jewish Women 800-400-6259 benefits women's services organization Goodwill Industries 323-223-1211 benefits people with disabilities or vocational disadvantages Salvation Army 800-728-7825 benefits adult rehabilitation Organizing Services of Get It Together LA! Closet & Wardrobe Kitchen Office Moving Services Garage Speaker Contact Chris McKenry   Join our mailing list! email: chris@getittogetherla.com phone: 323-571-2134 web: http://www.GetItTogetherLA.com