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Administrative Professionals Week 2008 Theme |
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FYI: The theme for the 2008 observance of Administrative Professionals Week (April 20-26) is "FORWARD MOVING."
Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Chapters may begin planning APW events and lining up speakers/presenters any time. Holding an educational and/or networking event during APW is a great way to increase awareness of IAAP in local communities.
Submit Info About
Chapter Events
You'll find observance suggestions and the latest news and information in the Administrative Professionals Week/Day page of the IAAP website.
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Administrative Professionals Week Commemorative Pin
Each year, the Host Committee for the annual IAAP
International Convention and Education Forum offers a special Administrative
Professionals Week commemorative lapel pin for sale as a fundraiser to
offset expenses involved in hosting our international convention.
The lapel pins are $5 each (U.S. funds only; shipping and handling extra-- see link to order form below). Wearing this pin during Administrative Professionals Week is an excellent "conversation starter" and a great way to support your profession and association.
A printable order form is available
here
(link also available on the Administrative Professionals Week/Day page of the
IAAP website). Contact for pin ordering questions:
Connie
Zerangue Depew, e-mail:
connie.zerangue@
shawgrp.com.
Deadline for orders: January 15, 2007. Pins will ship on or before the week of March 17.
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NETWORKING AHEAD Members: You're Invited to Participate in the IAAP Online Forums |
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Need some advice on how to handle a task at work? Have a pesky problem with an Excel document? Want some ideas on developing chapter programs that will draw a crowd?
You're invited to participate in the online Discussion Forums in the new "Members' Place" area of the IAAP website. To access the Forums, log in to "Members' Place" and then see "Forums" on the top menu.
Forum topic areas include administrative/management skills, office technology, casual conversations, regional networking and forums for admins working in various business/industries, such as legal, medical, technology, education, and more.
New Forum Features to be Added Soon The Forums are in the process of being improved for page load speed and navigation and will have some new features soon, including an option to build a "Member Profile" for yourself so other members with shared interests can network with you.
So, feel free to join your IAAP colleagues in a wide variety of topic discussions or just review the topic areas to glean some valuable "news you can use." Log in regularly-- new topics are added daily!
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New Affinity Benefit Program Coming Soon |
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IAAP has signed an agreement with Teleflora LLC to provide IAAP members with a 20% discount on online flower orders*. Watch for more details in November.
*Restrictions may apply. Orders will need to be placed through the IAAP/Teleflora portal website which is currently under construction. |
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IAAP Teams with SHOPA for OfficeTrends Conference in Columbus OH |
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The School, Home, & Office Products Association (SHOPA) and IAAP are pleased to present the OfficeTrends 2007 Conference to be held in Columbus OH on Thursday, November 15th, at the Great Columbus Convention Center. The conference will be held from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and includes both an office expo and three educational workshops offering recertification credits. The following workshops will be presented:
The cost for attending the OfficeTrends 2007 Conference will be $25 and includes lunch. Register today by clicking this link. Payment for the conference can be made during registration from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and all participants will be assigned to each workshop on a rotating basis. Please direct any questions you may have regarding the conference to IAAP Corporate Relations Manager Rick Brennan, rbrennan@iaap-hq.org. |
Quotable
"Demolish the bridges behind you... then there is no choice but to
move forward." --Fridtjof Nansen
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Minute Taking Made Easy Workshops |
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Get a special 5% discount and three free issues of The Office Professional newsletter when you register for the Minute Taking Made Easy workshop. Rhonda Scharf CSP, who began her career as an administrative professional, knows the stresses, challenges, workloads, and management issues admins face every day. Scharf will take you through the ins and outs of what makes great minutes, provide tips on how to set yourself up for success, give you proven techniques for developing good listening skills, and highlight the best ways to organize your minutes. This one-day event is hosted by The Office Professional. The special member registration price is $312.55. The workshop will be held at the following locations/dates:
SAN DIEGO,
CA
LOS ANGELES
CA
SAN FRANCISCO CA
DALLAS TX
HOUSTON TX
SEATTLE WA
PORTLAND OR
DENVER CO
PHOENIX AZ |
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Policy on Use of IAAP Sponsor Logos |
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The IAAP Board of Directors recently approved the "Standards for Appropriate Use of International Sponsor's Name and Logo to Support Local Marketing Activities." The purpose of these standards is to provide IAAP Chapters and Divisions with guidelines on how to position international-level sponsors' names, logos and trademarks in an appropriate manner on local marketing materials, if applicable. Our corporate partners trust that IAAP will use their trademarks in a manner that will not detract from their brand or image in any way. If you are thinking of using any our sponsors' trademarks in your local marketing materials, please refer to these standards in the creation of your documents. If you have questions regarding the standards please contact the Corporate Relations Department at IAAP Headquarters for assistance. |
Other news and resources...
Upcoming IAAP Events & Conferences
Browse the IAAP Online Resources/Bookstore
New to IAAP? Click here for helpful information
Membership Affinity Benefit Programs
Need assistance from
your IAAP Headquarters staff?
Click here for
Staff Directory
Success Tips
for Chapter Leaders
Are you a new chapter officer or committee leader? Click here for a collection of leadership tips.
Trademarks and Registered Service Marks of the International Association of Administrative Professionals®, IAAP®: Administrative Professionals Week®; Administrative Professionals Day®; Certified Administrative Professional®, CAP®; Certified Professional Secretary®, CPS®; OfficePro®
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IAAP Connections Publishing Schedule |
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NEXT ISSUE |
FORWARD MOVING into Autumn '07
Greetings,
Career-Minded IAAP members! Hope you're on a smooth FORWARD
MOVING road toward an enjoyable autumn
season.
By reading this issue of CONNECTIONS, you'll harvest a bountiful crop of the latest association news and information about upcoming events, member resources, and more. Drive on!
If you've missed any of the monthly
communications sent through Division Presidents from 2007-2008 International President Judy McCoy CPS/CAP, click
here
to view webpage containing all of President McCoy's communications to
date. This webpage will be updated throughout the year with messages and
guidance from your
International President (this page is also available under
"Publications/Communications" in the "Members' Place" area of
the IAAP website).
2008 OfficeTeam Administrative Excellence Award
Do
you know an outstanding administrative professional?
Here's your chance to recognize him or her for demonstrating continued commitment to leadership, education and operational efficiency! OfficeTeam brings you the third annual OfficeTeam Administrative Excellence Award, with support from IAAP, Working Mother magazine, Microsoft Office Specialist Program and Dress For Success. To nominate someone or for more information, visit officeteamaward.com. Nominations open in November and are due by January 31, 2008.
Education & Professional Development
Desktop Learning – New Seminars Available Through IAAP
IAAP is partnering with KRM Information Services, Inc. to bring virtual learning events directly to your desktop. No need to take time off work or deal with travel expense and hassles. Let IAAP help you hone your professional skills with audio seminars and audio-and-web-based workshops. The presenters are top notch-- from Harvard Business School, Kiplinger, and Soundview Executive Book Summaries. Use the live sessions for independent learning or gather a group and make it a team venture. It's all the same price. You'll also receive recertification credit.
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November 1 (Thurs.) |
From Miserable at Work to Fulfilled and Productive: Lessons for Workers and Their Managers |
Harvard Business School Publishing Session 13055 |
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November 14 (Wed.) |
The 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance with Marcus Buckingham |
Soundview Executive Book Summaries Session 13205 |
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November 27 (Tues.) |
Polish Your Professionalism to Command the Respect You Deserve |
Kiplinger Washington Editors Session 13175 |
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December 4 (Tues.) |
Reinvigorate a Complacent Workforce |
Kiplinger Washington Editors Session 13298 |
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December 6 (Thurs.) |
Authenticity: What Customers Really Want |
Harvard Business School Publishing Session 13070 |
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December 18 (Tues.) |
Great Customer Service Improves Your Bottom Line |
Kiplinger Washington Editors Session 13288 |
For detailed program information, prices and to register, go to:
www.krm.com/iaap. Be watching for more programs in 2008.
Make Plans for the 2008 Professional Education Conference
Mark your calendars for March 3-5 to attend the Professional Education Conference (PEC), a top-notch opportunity for advanced-level learning, eligible for CEU or recertification points. The event will be held at the Charleston Marriott Hotel in historic, beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Registration fee for IAAP members, $495 for early bird registration; $575 for non-members.
Click here for conference overview.
Conference attendees receive a special room rate of $159 per night, plus taxes. Make room reservations by calling 800.968.3569. Be sure to mention this conference when you call.
You may register for the conference online after November 5. Promotional brochures will be sent to all members and included with the November/December issue of OfficePro magazine. Check the IAAP website "Events & Conferences" later this fall for complete details.
2008 International Convention & Education Forum Update
Get Ready to Let the Good Times Roll at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans
July 27-30
Reserve Your Housing Choice ASAP
Hotel reservations for the New Orleans Convention opened September 1st. Space is filling fast, so make your housing reservations ASAP. You will find information on how to reserve your hotel room on the 2008 International Convention webpage.
You'll also find a delightful "Invitation to New Orleans" online video on the convention webpage linked above!
Convention Registration Information
Once again this year, the Convention Registration brochure will be
mailed with the April issue of OfficePro magazine. The
Registration brochure will also be available to
download in late March/early April from the IAAP International Convention and Education Forum webpage
in the "Events & Conferences" area of the IAAP website. Hope
to see you in N'Orleans next summer!
"Smiling Faces" Convention Video
A taste of the 2007 IAAP International Convention in Tampa can be yours by ordering the "Smiling Faces" video shown at the convention banquet. The video is a light-hearted look at the networking, education, and fun experiences of convention.
This year, the Smiling Faces is available only in DVD format. The DVDs are $30 each, which includes shipping/handling. The DVD may be purchased from the Distribution Department at IAAP Headquarters. Click here to download a printable/faxable order form or you may also order through the online IAAP Resources/Bookstore on the IAAP website. Fax credit card orders to 816.891.9118. To order by phone with a credit card, call 816.891.6600 ext. 2224, 2247 or 2246. For more information, email: distribution@iaap-hq.org
Membership News
Notable News from Around the IAAP Network
Learn the latest "scoop" on what's going on around the IAAP membership network...top-notch chapter educational programs; personal achievements, awards and honors, and much more. Click here for the news.
Call for Entries for 2008 Avery Great Results Chapter and Division
Achievement Awards
A call for entries into the 2008 Avery Great Results Chapter and Division Achievement Awards Program is underway. An e-mail with program information and application form was sent recently to all chapter and division presidents. Five chapters and one division have the chance to win cash prizes to help fund future educational programs:
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One Division will receive the Division Prestige Award of $1,000
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One Chapter will receive the Chapter Prestige Award of $3,000
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Two Chapters (one with less than 40 members and the other with 40 or more members) will receive the Chapter Distinction Award, $1,500 each
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Two Chapters (one with less than 40 members and the other with 40 or more members) will receive Chapter Honorable Mention Awards, $500 each
Each chapter submitting a nomination application will receive its choice of a consolation prize offered by Avery Dennison. The deadline for submitting an application to the program is February 1, 2008. The big change in the program this year is that the application now covers a twelve-month timeframe from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
For additional information contact Joy Johnston in the Membership Department at IAAP Headquarters, e-mail jjohnston@iaap-hq.org or log-in to the "Members' Place" area of the IAAP website and go to Division/Chapter Resources submenu then click on "2008 Avery Achievement Awards Program."
IAAP Gift Certificates Now Available
IAAP
Gift Certificates are now available from IAAP Headquarters. The certificates
can be ordered online from the
IAAP Resource Store or by contacting the HQ Distribution Department. The
Gift Certificates are available in denominations of $1, $5, $10, $20 and $50
and can be redeemed for items available only through IAAP. The Certificates
make great gifts for IAAP members, work colleagues, students, and speakers -- for
items such as educational books and resources, chapter materials, membership dues,
conference registration, and certification fees.
PromoCorp Adds New IAAP Emblematic Merchandise 
New items have been added to the PromoCorp online store. New products include a compact umbrella embossed with the IAAP logo; customized name badges; sashes for pins; gavel plaques and luggage tags. New products to be available to order very soon are IAAP note cards; business card holders; banners; IAAP gold seals; a white dress blouse; and speaker gifts. Have a suggestion for an IAAP logo product? Contact Joy Johnston in the Membership Department, e-mail: jjohnston@iaap-hq.org. Check back to the online store frequently for more IAAP merchandise.
IAAP Division and Chapter Cooperative Marketing Assistance Program 
Due to a high volume of requests, only $2,000 remains of the total annual budgeted funds of $20,000 available for the 2007-2008 IAAP Division and Chapter Cooperative Marketing Assistance Program. To date, a total of 40 chapters and/or divisions have submitted applications for free marketing materials for community outreach events. Chapters and divisions receiving the free marketing materials have organized events attended by 50 to 5,000 potential new members. Applications for the remaining funds can be obtained under "Division/Chapter Resources" in the "Members' Place" area of the IAAP website or by contacting Joy Johnston at jjohnston@iaap-hq.org.
Bi-Annual IMPACT Competition
Chapters still have
an opportunity to conduct an IMPACT
meeting and enter into the Bi-Annual IMPACT Competition. The top 10 IAAP
chapters that conduct an IMPACT meeting between July 1, 2007 through
December 31, 2007 and sustain the highest percentage of net growth from
their IMPACT meeting will receive $175. An official entry form must be
completed and the IMPACT invitation submitted to Headquarters by
January 15, 2008. For further details on this competition, log in to
"Members' Place" on IAAP's website and click on Division/Chapter Resources;
"Recruitment Contests."
2007-2008 Recognition Plus Presidential Awards Program Winners
To promote friendly competition among IAAP members and leaders, awards are offered for exemplary performance in membership growth at all levels of the organization. The Award Criteria reflects the organization's growth goals.
Click here for list of recent winners.
New IAAP Chapter Chartered
We warmly welcome the following new IAAP
Chapter chartered this fiscal year:
CHAPTER NAME: DuPage
LOCATED IN: Oak Brook IL
INSTALLATION DATE: September 10, 2007
INSTALLED BY: Greater O'Hare Chapter
OFFICERS APPOINTED: Jane Weishaar CPS, President, e-mail:
jane.weishaar@us.mcd.com; Rita Reid, Vice President; Jonathan Gier, Secretary; Sharon Johnson,
Treasurer
NUMBER OF CHARTER MEMBERS: 20
Congrats to the new chapter sponsors and organizers!
Happy Anniversary!
The following IAAP Chapters celebrate their 60th or 65th milestone anniversaries during the 2007-2008 IAAP fiscal year-- hearty congrats on your long-term success!
Click here for listing of IAAP Chapters celebrating other milestone anniversaries in 2007-2008.
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Anniversary |
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Charter Date |
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65 Years |
City of Lakes/Minneapolis MN |
Sep-42 |
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65 Years |
Saint Paul/Saint Paul MN |
Jul-42 |
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65 Years |
Birmingham/Birmingham AL |
Mar-43 |
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65 Years |
Chattanooga/Chattanooga TN |
Oct-42 |
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65 Years |
Memphis/Memphis TN |
Sep-42 |
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60 Years |
Tawasi/Ft Wayne IN |
Oct-47 |
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60 Years |
Detroit/Detroit MI |
Jul-47 |
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60 Years |
Black River/Lorain OH |
Feb-48 |
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60 Years |
The Harding/Marion OH |
Aug-47 |
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60 Years |
Zanesville/Zanesville OH |
Sep-47 |
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60 Years |
Connecticut River Valley/Hartford CT |
Jul-47 |
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60 Years |
Springfield/Springfield MA |
Jan-48 |
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60 Years |
Mercer/Trenton NJ |
May-48 |
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60 Years |
Capital District/Albany NY |
Nov-47 |
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60 Years |
Syracuse/Syracuse NY |
Sep-47 |
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60 Years |
Conestoga/Lancaster PA |
Oct-47 |
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60 Years |
White Rose/York PA |
Nov-47 |
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60 Years |
Pocatello/Pocatello, ID |
Jul-47 |
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60 Years |
Durham/Durham NC |
Jan-48 |
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60 Years |
O Henry/Greensboro NC |
Mar-48 |
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60 Years |
Hickory/Hickory NC |
Feb-48 |
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60 Years |
Palmetto/Columbia SC |
May-48 |
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60 Years |
Greenville/Greenville SC |
May-48 |
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60 Years |
Spartanburg/Spartanburg SC |
May-48 |
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60 Years |
Pasadena/Pasadena CA |
Feb-48 |
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60 Years |
Fort Worth Trinity/Ft Worth TX |
Apr-48 |
CHAPTER BEST PRACTICES
Speaking of Speakers
Oftentimes, IAAP chapters don’t give a lot of thought to the program topic that members want covered at a monthly meeting, or who would be the best person to deliver it.
Instead, they look for someone who will do a program (sometimes any program) for free. Needless to say, this is not the best selection process. However, let’s assume that you have surveyed your members, identified a suitable topic, and found someone who is knowledgeable and graciously agrees to present. At that point, what should you do to make sure that the program goes smoothly and members find benefit from the interaction?
Certification Program News
May 2008 Exams
It is not too
early to think about the 2008 exams. The deadline date to apply for
approval to take the May 2008 CPS or CAP exams is February 15,
2008. 
New candidates will find the current Certification
Application Packet on the web at
www.iaap-hq.org/Cert/CertAppPacket.pdf. Approved retake
candidates will receive a personalized registration form in January.
Next Issue of IAAP Connections
Look in your e-mail inbox the week of December 9-15 for the next issue of IAAP Connections. Thank you for being a member of IAAP!
Online Version of IAAP Connections
Available
If you have problems with the format of this newsletter,
it is available to read online at:
http://www.iaap-hq.org/CONNECTIONS newsletter/OCT_07/CONNECTIONS_MAIN_OCT_07.htm