I can't complain about the nasty weather in Kansas City since we
have members on the east coast who might still be buried. It
does seem to be a long, cold winter and we're not through with
it yet. If you're stuck indoors, we have great reading material
for you in this issue. We also have resources for you in time
for Administrative Professionals Week which is April 18 - 24
with Administrative Professionals Day on April 21.
If you are planning an event for APW
or are seeking media attention for your chapter, read this
Q&A with the Greater Boston Chapter with membership chair
Gail Freeman CPS. Their chapter has garnered a lot of publicity
that not only makes their chapter look good, but also IAAP and
admins in general. If your chapter needs help in this area, the
Q&A is a must read.
Do you know of an outstanding,
professional IAAP chapter? Are you in an outstanding chapter?
I'd like to hear from you for a future question and answer
article on IAAP outstanding chapters. Send your suggestions to
eallen@iaap-hq.org.
We've also got an article, just
for Connections, that will help you find more hours in
your day. How do you get things done with so many interruptions
and distractions? The article
"Maximizing Office Productivity" will help.
Have you ever wondered what the
Retirement Trust Foundation does and how it's connected with
IAAP?
Read this Q&A with Trust Chairman Kathy Hampton CPS/CAP.
You'll have all your questions answered.
Spring is around the corner and
with it comes Administrative Professionals Week which is April
18 - 24 with Administrative Professionals Day on April 21. Look
in an upcoming issue of OfficePro Express for details on
this year's contest. Here's a hint--the winner will get to see
Boston in the summer!
Survey
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Opinions
We're conducting a survey and
would like your opinion on the economy, the job hunt, working for your boss
and social networking. There are only a few questions. The survey will take
only a few minutes to complete. Please give us your anonymous opinion on the
IAAP
Workplace Survey.
Spring
Conference in Reno
It's not too late
You still have time to
register for this year's Spring Confere nce
in Reno. This will be the most cost-effective conference we can offer with
hotel rates starting at $89, don't miss your chance to grab some excellent
professional development.
Join us for this
2
½-day IAAP conference to prepare you to become the polished
professional who masters every relationship required in this
challenging economy. Discover what it takes to become the office
hero by understanding where to find the courage to stretch
yourself and courageously face uncertainty head on. Become
omnilinguistic, able to speak whatever language that’s needed to
effectively communicate in any situation.
Pathways to Excellence
Do you remember the
three “R”s of school – Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic? Well
there are three “R”s of IAAP Membership and they are
Recruitment, Retention and Reinstatement. Recruitment and
retention are so important that they are included in the
Pathways to Excellence Program Principles. Take a moment and
think about the following questions.
If you have the
cure for the common cold, would you share it? The answer by an
overwhelming majority would be yes!
If you have the
cure for the common job, would you share it? That one is a bit
tougher. IAAP is the cure but many of us are afraid or don’t
know how to share the
benefits of membership with others.
For the member
who is trying to recruit new members, show your coworkers the
IAAP Web Community and all the features available to
members. You can also direct them to the
benefits page which gives them quick and concise reasons for
becoming a member. Don’t forget to give them the
membership application or direct them to the online join
option. When they join and list you as the recruiter, you will
have met one of the criteria needed to become a 2009-2010 Member
of Excellence.
Chapters can
recruit new members by having a Membership Drive (formerly known
as an IMPACT meeting). We have a PowerPoint presentation and
script available to help you. Just log in at
http://community.iaap-hq.org and click Resources – Search
Library. Enter 2028 in the Document ID field and click
Search to bring up the documents for download. Chapters who
hold a Membership Drive meeting between July 1, 2009 and June
30, 2010 will meet one of the criteria needed to become a
2009-2010 Chapter of Excellence.
Divisions can
also meet one of the criteria needed to become a 2009-2010
Division of Excellence by sustaining a net increase in
membership of 8 percent so encourage your chapters and members
in their recruitment efforts.
The
benefits of IAAP membership are numerous so don’t be afraid
to share them with your friends and coworkers. An increase in
recruitment and retention will cause an increase in the talent
pool, leadership opportunities and benefits.
Visit
http://community.iaap-hq.org to participate in the Pathways
to Excellence eGroup and full details concerning the Pathways to
Excellence program can be found at
http://pathways.iaap-hq.org.
Certification
News
May Exam Applications
The initial application deadline to be approved
for the May 7-8 CPS and CAP exams was Feb. 15.
Late applications will be accepted if received Feb. 16-28; a $50
late fee will be due along with the initial fees. No
applications will be accepted after Feb. 28. If you have
questions contact us at:
certification@iaap-hq.org.
Preparing for the CPS and CAP exams
Each person taking the CPS or CAP exam should
download and print their own copy of the Certification Review
Guide. This guide provides the content outline of all exam
parts and includes sample questions. The guide also contains the
complete bibliography of all recommended study materials—both
the college textbooks used to write the exams and review
materials that can be used in conjunction with those college
texts. Pay special attention to the “Tips to Assist You in
Preparing for the CPS and CAP Exams” found on Page 1.
The guide is available on the web
community in the resource library and on the main website at:
http://www.iaap-hq.org/prodev/certification/examrevw.pdf.
Spreadsheet Available to Aid in Tracking
Recertification Points
An Excel spreadsheet is available from the
certification department to assist CPS and CAP holders in
tracking and reporting their recertification points. CPS and CAP
holders should use the spreadsheet to record recertification
points as they are earned and then include the form with
supporting documentation when submitting a complete
recertification packet.
The Excel spreadsheet is at: (look for the link that says
Recertification Spreadsheet).
http://www.iaap-hq.org/prodev/certification/recertification.html
The complete Recertification Brochure is at:
http://www.iaap-hq.org/prodev/certification/recertification.pdf
Both are also available on the web community in the resource
library.
2010 Fall Conference
Mark your calendars now to attend the Fall
Conference to be held in Louisville Ky., Oct. 17-20.
Hotel reservations are open at the Hilton
Sealbach. The IAAP room rate of $179 is for single or double
occupancy plus applicable taxes. You will find the hotel
reservation link, specific to the IAAP Fall Conference, on our
main web site (www.iaap-hq.org)
under Events > Fall Conference > Hotel/Travel.
Watch the “Events” section of our website this
spring for complete conference details.
IAAP Products
Visit the IAAP Logo
Shop
We opened the
IAA P
Logo Shop last month. It’s a place where you can get some of the
IAAP branded products you’ve been asking for. Purchase shirts,
ties, coffee mugs, grocery tote bags, dog clothes… well, maybe
we haven’t been asked for that last one, but we’ve got them. The
designs are like nothing you’ve seen from IAAP before, and we’re
sure you’re going to like them. Click here to visit the
IAAP Logo Shop, and while you’re there, be sure to check out
the Avery binders that you can customize for your next meeting.
We still have
our IAAP Bookstore where you can order books, CPS/CAP pins,
paperweights, new member ribbons and more. You can access both
stores from the "Shop" link at the right-hand top of the page at
www.iaap-hq.org.
Looking for
Educational Opportunities?
We have some
OPTIONS
IAAP has great
conferences:
Spring
Conference coming up soon in March and this year's
Education Forum and Annual Meeting in July and our annual
Fall Conference. You don't need to limit your learning to
our three conference. You can grow your career all year round.
Check out our educational opportunities: the
OPTIONS program,
workshops and desktop learning. With so much available,
there's no reason not to advance your career all year with the
help of IAAP.
Staff
Spotlight
Meet Claudia
Whitsitt Claudia
Whitsitt has been working at IAAP since 1977. Her current title
is office systems coord inator.
She works in the accounting department under Sue Tuff.
"I backup the accounting
specialist and cover the receptionist desk and all duties
associated with it," said Claudia. "I key in CEU seminars and
registrants, our comp list, update Academy for Certification,
work with list rental billing and print invoices for Academy and
OfficePro subscribers." Whew! She also handles all
OfficePro new and current subscribers, missing issues,
e-mails and works with agencies. She is also the one who comes
to the rescue when the copiers/printers are acting up and calls
for service or building issues arise. Her work here is varied so
she also does the integration between our databases daily and
performs special month-end processes associated with
integration.
When she's not at work, Claudia enjoys spending time with her
daughter Lindsey and her sister and her family.
"I like board games, playing
Chicken Foot (dominos), making knotted blankets and joining in
at local AARP meetings," said Claudia. "I am also on the staff
employee relations committee."
You can contact Claudia at (816) 801-1316 or
cwhitsitt@iaap-hq.org.
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an elegant way with the CPS
Business Card Holder. The molded
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laser-engraved letters
highlighted with a silver/gray
color and is the perfect
addition to your desk
collection.