In this Issue:

Success Quote:
one elementary truth

Special Promotions
Day - Free Filing System
Week - 25% off Evaluation/Session
Month - Complimentary presentation

B2B Article:
Get Organized Week Winner Will Receive 3 Hours Of Organizing Help

B2B Article 2:
Juggling the Demands of Your Life (Save eight 40-hour weeks in a year)

Improve Productivity In Less Than An Hour

What's New:
No new organizing team members
New Affiliates

Testimonials:
focused, talented, creative, hard working

Featured Business
Nick Wassil at Send Out Cards

Holidays and Important Dates

Sponsors

Joke of the month:
If I were Superman

Workshops, seminars etc..

Organizing  Products
Priority Folders
Basic Residential Filing System
Ultimate Business Filing System
Ultimate Residential Filing System 
Vital Business Information
Vital Family Information

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Tell us YOUR story!
Tell us about your organizing challenges, how being disorganized affects you, or any organizing issues that stops you from living the lifestyle you deserve. P. O. Box 16283 Phoenix, AZ  85011

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**Send the best organizing challenge/question of the month and we’ll issue you or a friend an organizing gift  (Prizes are issued monthly.)

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$50 paid to you for qualified referrals
Do you know of companies that are in need of a powerful, motivating, and humorous speaker for an upcoming program? A to Z Organizing Pros® is  currently paying $50 for any referrals that turn into paid speaking engagements. Simply contact us with your information. All we need is a  contact name, name of the organization or company, phone number, and any details about them you can provide and we'll do the rest.

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Important Dates October 2007
October Monthly Observances
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Celebrate Sun Dried Tomatoes Month
Celiac Sprue Awareness Month
Celebrate The Bilingual Child Month
Children's Magazine Month
Christmas Seal Campaign (10/1-12/31)
Church Safety and Security Month
Class Reunion Month
Diversity Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Energy Management is a Family Affair-Improve Your Home Month (10/1-3/31/08)
Gay & Lesbian History Month
German-American Heritage Month
Go Hog Wild - Eat Country Ham
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
International Starman Month
International Strategic Planning Month
Long Term Care Planning Month
Lupus Awareness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Book Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Canine Good Health Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Month
National Communicate With Your Kids Month
National Construction Toy Month
National Cookie Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Depression Education & Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Down Syndrome Month
National Ergonomics Month
National Family Sexuality Education Month
National "Gain The Inside Advantage" Month
National Go On A Field Trip Month
National Liver Awareness Month
National Medical Librarian Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
National Pajama Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Popcorn Poppin' Month
National Reading Group Month
National Roller Skating Month
National RSV Awareness Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
National Seafood Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Window Covering Safety Month
National Work and Family Month
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Organize Your Medical Information Month
Pastor (Clergy) Appreciation Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Positive Attitude Month
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Right Brainers Rule! Month
Self-Promotion Month
Spinach Lovers Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month
Vegetarian Month
Wishbones for Pets Month (10/15 - 11/30)
Women's Small Business Month
Workplace Politics Month

October Weekly Observances
The LAST week to register to vote in US general elections: 1-7
California Ride Share Week: 1-5
Customer Service Week: 1-7
Financial Planning Week: 1-7
National Work From Home Week: 1-7
Spinning & Weaving Week: 1-7
No Salt Week: 2-9
World Space Week: 4-10
National Newspaper Week: 6-13
Physicians Assistant Week: 6-12
Emergency Nurses Week: 7-13
Fire Prevention Week: 7-13
Home-Based Business Week: 7-13
The Magic of Differences Week: 7-13
Mental Illness Awareness Week: 7-13
Mystery Series Week: 7-13
National Carry A Tune Week: 7-13
National Metric Week: 7-13
Nuclear Medicine Week: 7-13
Squirrel Appreciation Week:7-13
Improve Your Home Office Week: 8-12
Hepatitis Awareness Week: 14-20
National Chestnut Week: 14-20
National School Lunch Week: 14-20
Build Your Business with Business Cards Week: 14-20
Getting The World To Beat A Path To Your Door Week: 14-20
International Credit Union Week: 14-20
National Veterinary Technician Week: 14-20
YWCA Week without Violence: 14-20
Teen Read Week: 14-20
World Rainforest Week: 14-20
American Association of Medical Assistants: 15-19
Freedom From Bullies At Work Week: 15-21
National Businesswomen's Week: 15-19
National Health Education Week: 15-19
National Infection Prevention Week: 16-20
Celebrate Micro Small and Home Business Week: 16-22
Food and Drug Interaction Education and Awareness Week: 17-24
Kids Care Week: 21-27
National Character Counts Week: 21-27
National Food Bank Week: 21-27
National Forest Products Week: 21-27
National Massage Therapy Week: 21-27
National School Bus Safety Week: 21-27
Pastoral Care Week: 21-27
Synergy Week International: 21-27
Freedom of Speech Week: 22-28
Celebrate Job Loss Week: 23-27
Disarmament Week: 24-30
Prescription Errors Education & Awareness Week: 24-31
International Magic Week: 25-31
Give Wildlife a Break Week: 10/29-11/3

 October Daily Observances
Child Health Day: 1
Fire Pup Day: 1
International Day of Older Persons: 1
World Vegetarian Day: 1
World Habitat Day: 1
Phileas Fogg's Wager Day: 2
National Custodial Workers Day: 2
World Farm Animals Day: 2
Balloons Around The World: 3
Ten-Four Day: 4
National Depression Screening Day: 4
World Teachers Day: 5
Lee's National Denim Day: 5
National Diversity Day: 5
National Storytelling Day: 5-7
World Smile Day: 5
Chowder Day: 6-8
Jackie Mayer Rehab Day: 6
Johnny Appleseed Day: 6-7
Mad Hatter Day: 6
National German-American Day: 6
Physician Assistant (PA) Day: 6
Intergeneration Day: 7
International Frugal Fun Day: 7
Pulaski Day: 7 (Sponsor) Also see 11th.
World Communion Day: 7
World Mental Health Day: 7 & 10 (United Nations)
Alvin C. York Day: 8
Columbus Day: 8
Cosmopolite's Day: 8
National Kick Butt Day: 8
Native Americans' Day: 8
Leif Erickson Day: 9
World Post Day: 9
Emergency Nurses Day: 10
International Top Spinning Day: 10
National Bring Your Teddy Bear To Work & School Day: 10
National Cake Decoration Day: 10
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction: 10
General Pulaski Memorial Day: 11 (President)
National Coming Out Day: 11
International Moment of Frustration Scream Day: 12
World Egg Day: 12
Clergy (Pastor) Appreciation Day: 13 (No official sponsor. Always 2nd Sunday)
International Newspaper Carrier Day: 13
Ironman Competition: 13
Navy Birthday: 13
International Skeptics Day: 13
Be Bald and Be Free Day: 14
Dressings and Sauces Day: 14-16
National Grouch Day: 15
White Cane Safety Day: 15
Department Store Day: 16
Dictionary Day: 16
World Food Day: 16
National Boss's Day: 16
International Day for the Irradication of Poverty: 17
Mulligan Day: 17
World Menopause Day: 17
Get Smart About Credit Day: 18
Get to Know Your Customers Day: 18 (January 18 and April 19, July 19 and October 18)
International Credit Union Day: 18
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce: 18
Evaluate Your Life Day: 19
Mammography Day: 19
Bridge Day: 20 (Structure)
Miss American Rose Day: 20
Reptile Awareness Day: 20
Sweetest Day: 20
World Toy Camera Day: 20
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day: 21
International Stuttering Awareness Day: 22
National Color Day: 22
National Mole Day: 23
TV Talk Show Host Day: 23
Lung Health Day: 24
United Nations Day: 24
World Development Information Day: 24
Frankenstein Friday: 26
Cranky Co-workers Day: 27
Navy Day: 27
Make A Difference Day: 27
Mother-in-Law Day: 28
National Chocolates Day: 28
Separation of Church & State Day: 28
St. Jude's Day: 28
Internet Day: 29
Create A Great Funeral Day: 30
Haunted Refrigerator Night: 30
National Candy Corn Day: 30
Books for Treats Day: 31
National Caramel Apple Day: 31
National Knock-Knock Jokes Day: 31
National Magic Day: 31
National UNICEF Day: 31
Halloween: 31
Samhain: 31

Holidays are listed at:
http://www.earthcalendar.net/  and  http://www.brownielocks.com

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My Top 5 list of Favorite Organizing Tools

#1 Favorite Organizing Tool
My post office box. I visit it once a week, usually Wednesday and I stand at the counter in the post office and sort my mail. I use the P.O.’s trash bin. I only take what I need to have.

#2 Favorite Organizing Tool
Microsoft Outlook. You can manage your Contacts, E-mail, Tasks and Appointments in one place. I especially like 3 components in Outlook: Drag & Drop, Rules Wizard and the "Find" Feature.
Does Outlook really have to check your email every 5 minutes? You’ll probably get more done checking it only a few times a day. There are so many really great tools out there. Find the one that fits you and your needs, use what works, and make it work for you!

#3 Favorite Organizing Tool
My To Do List. I Make a “to do” list everyday, prioritize it and follow it.
One of the biggest efficiency concerns for most people is the ability to manage their time. Learning to prioritize may be the No. 1 way to handle more in less time. I keep a running To Do List in Microsoft Outlook Tasks, and prioritize the tasks (A-C) then I number them daily in order of their urgency. I do this first with the A's then move on to the B’s and use the same process.

#4 Favorite Organizing Tool
The Priority Folder System for all incoming mail: (The solution to your inbox nightmare™) I recommend that you review your at least once a week, go thru and clear the items on your desk. Make a decision NOW for every item you touch. (You may order this system on line right now at www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/shopping.htm

#5 Favorite Organizing Tool
Delegate. I have learned to trust people with critical tasks in all areas of my life. When you learn to effectively delegate tasks you actually find that it is easier to keep the stuff you cannot delegate better organized.

For additional Tips & Ideas simply visit www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/Organize-Tips_OU.htm 
or www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/Organize-Tips_Time.htm 

Success Quote
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of news issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Special Promotion October 15th is National Grouch Day  (FREE file system for session booked this day!) It's time to clean out all that paper that you really don't need. Remember, if it's not auditable you can probably throw it out. You must mention this promotion when scheduling.  (*Valid in the Phoenix Metro Area Only)

Special Promotion October 8-12 is Improve Your Home Office Week Improve your home office with our organizing or time management session and receive 25% OFF. Your session must be scheduled for any day this week) Inefficiency and clutter really does create stress. You must mention this promotion when scheduling. Call NOW 602-674-2649 (*Valid in the Phoenix Metro Area Only)

Special Promotion October is Women's Small Business Month We'll do a complimentary organizing and efficiency presentation for women's group of 15-30 people booked this month, a $350.00 value, when you tell us what your group is doing to promote this event.  Learning to prioritize and how to use the right tools for you will allow you more freedom to do what you love and gain peace of mind.  By working effectively you can have confidence in your future profits and still have time to do what you desire and deserve.  Learn ways to effectively deal with and significantly reduce stress and minutiae. A $350.00 savings, call now 602-674-2649  (*Valid in the Phoenix Metro Area Only)

Gift of Success
Let's help America get back on the economic fast track. Get your complimentary TQ starter package today. Start producing better results from your efforts, today! Simply visit www.ThinkTQ.com/gift and enter the referral code 110016.

F R E E  Gift Certificate for Everyone
YES, that's right, A to Z Organizing Pros® will provide you with a gift certificate in your choice of any denomination. A to Z Organizing Pros® retains the right to change the services offered and the gift certificate format at anytime. Your credit card will not be billed until the gift certificate is presented and used for products and/or services. (Only valid within the continental United States.) Please visit our web site to request yours TODAY!
www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/form_contact_ou.htm  

Testimonials
"Diane is focused, talented, creative, hard working, energetic and motivating. She's everything I need to get things done in my disarray to organize. She's a blessing to me. I really appreciate that she makes getting organized so do-able in simple steps to clean up the clutter and organize my office, my closet and my files for future efficiency and effectiveness. She really listens and pushes when you need pushing. She clearly explains possibilities and helps you make them happen." Kitty P. a Consultant in Davie, Florida

Contact any of our team members at www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/form_Contact_our_organizer.htm

B2B Article
Get Organized Week Winner Receiving a Mini Makeover

Get Organized Week Winner Receiving a mini makeover valued at
$300.00 from an A to Z Organizing Pros®, professional organizer. The
National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has declared
the first full week in October as National Get Organized Week!

A to Z Organizing Pros®™, A Subsidiary of A to Z Organizing Pros,
Inc.™ found the messiest space in Metro Phoenix for its Fourth
Annual "Messiest Space Contest." This residence was determined that
it could use professional organizing assistance. The contest ran
until September 15, 2007 in celebration of National Get Organized
Week, which is October 7-13, 2007 and each year during the first
full week of October.

Contestants provided us 100 words or less, how being
disorganized has impacted their life. The winner is
Eloise Terrazas of Gilbert Arizona.

The Phoenix area winner will have their space evaluated and
organized during National Get Organized Week and will
receive organizing help from an A to Z Organizing Pros® professional
organizer.

Photos of the project, before and after, will be available for
public viewing on our web site.

Get your complimentary our monthly "Organizing You eNewsletter"
by visiting our web site at www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com or
www.602-organize.com

Valerie J. Simpson is the president of A to Z Organizing Pros Inc.;
this Phoenix-based firm helps individuals and organizations large
and small to find new ways to be more organized, efficient and
productive. She can be reached at 602-674-2649

B2B Article 2
Juggling the Demands of Your Life (Save eight 40-hour weeks in a year)

Finding the balance between work and play isn't always easy. We live in a 24/7/365 society nowadays. We live in a world where anyone, at almost any time, can get a hold of us. Think cell phones, emails and pagers? Not to mention the fact that information is coming at us from everywhere. Newspapers, TV, radio, websites, PDAs, faxes, eNewsletters the list could go on and on.

Finding the time to work on your relationships with others, at home or at work, is an integral part of whether life seems manageable, enjoyable and balanced. But many of us feel so fragmented and overwhelmed because we aren't achieving that sense of balance. Like most people, we never seem to have enough hours in the day to get everything done. We start early, we stay up even later and many go into whirlwind mode on the weekends. Is it any wonder we end up feeling worn out, without enough energy to spend quality time with family and friends? We need to remember that we need to manage our own needs in order to meet the needs of others in our life. Taking the time to make productive changes in your life can truly mean the difference between simply making a living and having a LIFE.

1.Get Organized: Take control of your physical surroundings. You can find roughly 333 more hours (Eight 40-hour weeks) in any given year by getting and staying organized. The less time you spend running around searching for things, the more time you will have for what is important to you.

-Sort through small sections of whatever room you are trying to organize. Do not try and take on the whole area. Think of the room as you would a piece of graph paper. Each section of the room is a square within that graph paper. Start with one square and take it through the entire process before you move to the next section of the room or square.? If you don't know where to begin-start with a corner of the room or the corner square.

-Prioritize what is truly needed and important to you. Be ruthless about what you keep. You have a finite amount of space-use the real estate for those things you need and treasure.

-Eliminate what you don't need. Not everything has to go the way of the dumpster. Donate to a charity or sell the items and allow yourself the freedom from feeling guilty or wasteful. If you aren't using it, chances are someone else can.

-Contain things properly. I have a saying I teach all of my clients: If I were a __________, where would I be and who would I be hanging out with?? Think about where you would look for items logically and what sort of like items can be contained right along with them.

-Schedule time to maintain your new-found organized self and surroundings. (see below)

2.Control Your Time: Do not let time control you. Use a day planner, not a calendar. Schedule your appointments but also schedule the to-dos you want to accomplish today.
Think of to-dos as appointments with yourself. Do not leave those to-dos languish on a to-do list. Break to-dos down to their smallest action. Instead of taking on a whole project, take the smaller action items on the to-do list and pepper your planner with those, in-between appointments. Use the planner as the game plan for your day instead of trying to cram things in as the day progresses.

Being organized and controlling your time affords you a better quality of life in the form of less stress and more time for loved ones. You can juggle the many priorities in your life-it just takes having a productive plan to get you there.

-anonymous-

Information about the dangers of cell phone usage
Health concerns show no sign of slowing the wireless expansion. So far only a few, faint warnings have been raised, mainly by people who are so sensitized to the electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobiles, their masts and Wi-Fi that they become ill in its presence. The World Health Organization estimates that up to three out of every hundred people are "electro sensitive" to some extent. But scientists and doctors - and some European governments - are adding their voices to the alarm as it becomes clear that the almost universal use of mobile phones may be storing up medical catastrophe for the future.

A recent authoritative Finnish study has found that people who have used mobiles for more than ten years are 40 per cent more likely to get a brain tumor on the same side of the head as they hold their handset; Swedish research suggests that the risk is almost four times as great. And further research from Sweden claims that the radiation kills off brain cells, which could lead to today's younger generation going senile in their forties and fifties.

There has been less concern about masts and relay antennas, as they emit very much less radiation than mobile phones. But people living - or attending schools - near them are consistently exposed and studies reveal a worrying incidence of symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and memory problems. There is also some suggestion that there may be an increase in cancers and heart disease.

Would you like more information about this topic?
Simply visit www.ElectroPollutionSolution.net

Improve Your Level Of Efficiency & Productivity In Less Than An Hour
Schedule your company's Lunch 'n' Learn today! You provide the Lunch; she'll provide the Learn. A 45-minute presentation geared toward helping individuals to discover ways to be more efficient in their work environments.

A questionnaire is sent out 2-6 weeks in advance of the Lunch 'n' Learn for participants to complete. The seminar is then geared directly toward the needs of the group.  

We may present for groups of any size with pricing at $15-$30 per person with a minimum of 10 people (Travel and lodging may apply). Contact us at 602-ORGANIZE or 602-organize (602-674-2649)

What's New at A to Z Organizing Pros®
No New Nationwide Organizing Team Member Joined Us In October

Our New Affiliates
We have new affiliates this month. Simply visit: http://www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/shopping.htm

Links to Resources and Additional Event Listings
We recently added a new page to our web site to include some of the most sought after information for building your network of contacts. These resources can help you build your contacts for your family, business or just to get more involved in your community. Your feedback about these resources and the usefulness of this page is appreciated.
Simply visit: www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/Links-SmallBusinessResources.htm

Featured Business for October 2007
Send Out Cards  We are out to help millions of people become senders of cards. By doing so, we will help build relationships, express appreciation and touch peoples lives all over the WORLD! Contact Nick Wassil at 602-331-5027

Sponsors
A sponsor is a person or company that actively promotes or has assisted in building A to Z Organizing Pros® by giving a portion of their services to promote company growth.
*Faith Pagdon, AZ Home Specialist, Rely On Faith! More than just another real estate agent. Your agent in the east valley 602-790-1642
*Phil and Jara Salmon, Affordable LLC Filings PO Box 50674, Phoenix, AZ 85076 (480) 225-2979 www.affordablellcs.com
*Russell Scott, Independent Associate with Pre-paid Legal Services, Inc. Legal Empowerment for your life. Call 510-597-1480 or click http://www.prepaidlegal.com/go/russellscott
For information about contacting one of our sponsors, to become an A to Z Organizing Pros® sponsor or to advertise in our monthly “Organizing You eNews” please contact us at 602-674-2649. 

For information about becoming a preferred business or to advertise in our monthly “Organizing You eNews” please contact us at 602-674-2649. 

Joke of the month
If I were Superman
At first I thought, if I were Superman, a perfect secret identity would be "Clark Kent, Dentist," because you could save money on tooth X-rays. But then I thought, if a patient said, "How's my back tooth?" and you just looked at it with your X-ray vision and said, "Oh it's okay," then the patient would probably say, "Aren't you going to take an X-ray, stupid?" and you'd say, "I did," and then he probably wouldn't even pay his bill.

More jokes at  www.ahajokes.com

Workshops, seminars & training services
visit: www.AtoZOrganizingPros.com/Workshops_and_Seminars.htm
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The Organizing You News eNewsletter is distributed monthly to over 4,500 email subscribers and is printed quarterly and distributed to over 100 new businesses. The newsletters are all archived on the A to Z Organizing Pros® Web site for review at any time by our over 200,000 Web site visitors per year.

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Simply complete our Contact Us form.  In the comments section let us know the advertising plan of your choice. Once we receive your request we will contact you by email to confirm your information and have you send your logo as a GIF. We will then invoice you and publish your information once payment has been received. You may contact our advertising department at 602-674-2649 today for more information.