So Excited to Receive this News...

"CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE A FINALIST!

On behalf of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-LA), we are very pleased to inform you that you are an official finalist for the upcoming 2011 Los Angeles Organizing Awards!

Nominations made by members of the professional organizing industry and the public earlier this year recognized you and/or your company as being one of the best in your field (Most Valuable Educational Resource).

Please see the complete list of finalists in all twenty-four categories and vote now for the winners."

I'm the underdog and up against some heavy-weight competition (large organizations such as NAPO and NSGCD). Your vote for me, Professional Organizer Training Institute, under the category MOST VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE will make all the difference.

Thank you,
Anne

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ASK THE TRAINER

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