Congratulations to Susan Robertson, winner of the Cario Middle School Silent Auction that was held on November 14, 2008. Susan won a package value worth $450 and up to $50 in supplies needed.

The 2009 NAPO Conference occurred April 28- May 2, in Orlando, FL this year. Over 800 professional organizers attended the many educational sessions offered. It was a great opportunity for increased education, social interaction within the field of organizers and inspiration and motivation from the wonderful guest speakers and authors, Scott McKain and Michael Port.

Get Organized Month (GO Month) is a national event dedicated to raising the awareness of the benefits of getting organized and hiring a Professional Organizer. This 2010, NAPO Charleston will be volunteering their time to help the Trident Literacy Association offices get organized. We will also be hosting a small presentation at the Charleston Home & Design Trade Show on Saturday, Jan.30 at 4pm. Please visit www.napocharleston.org for all the details.

Check out the Winter 2010 Edition of the Charleston Home & Design magazine. STR8N UP Professional Organizing Services is mentioned in the magazing for the organizational work done in the Charleston "Idea House" kitchen.

Check out the articles in the Moultrie News < http://tinyurl.com/yd58w24 >and the Goose Creek Gazette < http://tinyurl.com/ybhtb6m > about our NAPO Go Month project at Trident Literacy Association.

Check out the Post & Courier Home and Garden section of the Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 newspaper. Article on Clutter Control and the benefits of containerizing quoting Jennifer Truesdale of STR8N UP < http://tinyurl.com/y9fds6p >.

Come out to the Charleston Home + Design Show Expo the weekend of Jan. 29-31, 2010. Local NAPO professional organizers will be hosting a seminar on organizational tips on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 4 - 4:45pm at the Gaillard Auditorium. For more details, you can visit the website. < http://www.charlestonhomeanddesignshow.com >.