Let’s
talk! About Minneapolis – site of the 2009 Convention and
Education Forum. FAB-U-LOUS. One of the best convention
sites I’ve seen in years and I think you are going to love
it too. Check it out at
http://www.iaap-hq.org/Convention_09/index.htm.
The Board
of Directors, Executive Director and Headquarters Managers
spent October 31 & November 1 taking care of IAAP business.
I’m happy to report we’ve made significant advances on the
Project
Plan to turn IAAP into a remarkable association,
brainstormed how to improve convention to better meet
member’s needs, created new policies to improve clarity,
discussed potential by-law proposals, reviewed reports on
ongoing initiatives and a host of other subjects. Once
completed, the Action>Direction
will itemize decisions and actions in detail but in the
meantime here’s a few highlights:
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Mission Statement Survey.
All members will receive a survey to vote – finally – on
IAAP’s mission statement on Monday, November 10. We
need the results to move forward on other efforts – so
vote because you get one chance and one week. We
need your input.
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Convention Survey.
This survey is targeted for mid-November and will go to
all members. The results will validate proposed changes
and provide direction for future adjustments to the
Convention agenda. You’ll see some positive changes in
2009.
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Baseline Membership Survey.
This action team’s work has been reviewed by a
consultant to ensure that the survey will stand the test
of time and we’ll continue to get the results we need.
This survey is targeted for the end of November and will
go to a randomly selected group of members.
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Core
Value Statements. The
approved value statements are:
What are IAAP’s core values?
Integrity:
We demonstrate this cornerstone of our profession through
honesty, accountability and high ethical standards.
Respect:
We create respect within our profession and association
through listening, understanding and acknowledging member
feedback.
Adaptability:
We ensure the success of our association by embracing
positive change and by nurturing diversity, creativity and
visionary thinking.
Communication:
We cultivate and maintain excellence by remaining
approachable at all levels, communicating openly and
building strong relationships.
Commitment:
We are steadfast in our goals to develop learning
opportunities for career-minded administrative professionals
and to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness
And in
case you missed them:
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The
Call for Nominations has been released. If you would
like to serve in an elected position at the
international level then check
here for the call for nominations and
here for the appropriate forms.
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The
2007-2008 Audited Financial Statements are now available
at
http://www.iaapnet.org/Default.aspx?pid=2290.
Mario
Andretti said “Desire is the key to motivation. But
it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting
pursuit of our goal – a commitment to excellence – that will
enable us to attain the success we seek.”
The
pumpkins are fading, the first quarter of the IAAP year is
done and we’re heading into what can be the busiest season
of the year. Our unrelenting pursuit of excellence in
action will enable us to attain the success we seek. Thank
you for all you do to make this association great.
Barb Horton CAP
2008-2009 International President
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Excellence in Action