Welcome to theWelcome to the47th Annual47th Annual

Office Personnel SeminarOffice Personnel Seminar

April 20, 2011April 20, 2011

Chippewa Valley IAAPChippewa Valley IAAPMission StatementMission Statement

To be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence.

Core ValuesCore 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

Core Values - continuedCore Values - continued

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

Chapter Vision/PurposeChapter Vision/Purpose

Encouraging chapter member participation at local, state, and national IAAP educational events throughout the year

Sponsoring the Office Personnel Seminar to offer motivational speakers and educational and professional development through mini-workshops

Chapter Vision/Purpose - continuedChapter Vision/Purpose - continued

Supporting professional growth to those chapter member who are interested in pursuing professional certification as a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

Sharing “best practices” from our office and personal experience, which enhances the skills and knowledge of other administrative professionals

Chapter Vision/Purpose - continuedChapter Vision/Purpose - continued

Providing leadership opportunities through serving as an officer or committee chair

Providing professional development opportunities through speakers at monthly chapter meetings

Promoting the association’s Member of Excellence program

Chapter of Excellence AwardChapter of Excellence Award

IAAP HistoryIAAP History

Founded in 1942 as National Secretaries Association

Name changed in 1980 to Professional Secretaries Association

Name changed in 1998 to International Association of Administrative Professionals

Chippewa Valley Chapter founded in 1971

Fun FactsFun Facts

World’s largest association for administrative personnel

Nearly 600 chapters and approximately 40,000 members and affiliates worldwide

Works in partnership with employers to promote professional excellence

Benefits of MembershipBenefits of Membership Providing the tools and knowledge necessary

to become a more effective contributor in the organization

Developing important leadership and presentation skills

Expanding the professional network and benefiting from the experience of others in the profession

Enhancing the professional status in the eyes of the employer

Benefits of Membership – continuedBenefits of Membership – continued

All IAAP member receive OfficePro magazine. OfficePro's articles are relevant to issues you face in the office. The magazine is published seven times a year, which includes one executive edition with content aimed at office executives.

Sample AgendaSample Agenda

Call to order Introduction of guests/members Roll call Approval of minutes from previous meeting Treasurer’s report Committee reports Open issues New business Adjourn

Fun

Friendship

Passion and Purpose

ConferencesConferences

Wisconsin Division Annual Conference held each springbusiness meetingbreak-out sessions

Conferences - continuedConferences - continued

International Convention - Education Forum and Annual Meeting top-rated speakers inspiring educational programsopportunity to network with other

members

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Chippewa Valley Chapter MembersChippewa Valley Chapter Members

Krista Bethke-Peterson – Greater Ladysmith Area Chamber of Commerce

Linda Bockin, CPS – Marshfield Clinic Kathleen Briggs – CVTC Retiree Kathleen Brown – Community Foundation of

Dunn County Sharon Cormican – West CAP Nikki Coss – Aurora Community Services Kathy Dean, CPS – CESA 10 Michele Halterman – Luther Midelfort

Chippewa Valley Chapter MembersChippewa Valley Chapter Members

Sandy Hume – CVTC Ella Huttner – UW-Eau Claire Patricia Keller Audra Knowlton – Chippewa County Human

Resources Lisa Kraszewski – Red Cedar Medical Center Ellen Mickelson – CESA 10 Beth Munson – ASAP Virtual Office Support Joyce Orth, CPS

Chippewa Valley Chapter MembersChippewa Valley Chapter Members

Deborah Paulson – Red Cedar Medical Center Bonnie Perrenoud – CVTC Student Pauline Spiegel, CPS – Chippewa County

Human Resources Carmen Tiffany – Saint Elizabeth's Medical

Center Donna Weidman – CVTC Retiree Cynthia Welch, CPS – UW-Eau Claire Heidi Wold, CPS/CAP – CESA 10 Kimberly Yeager, CAP – Luther Midelfort

Administrative Professionals DayAdministrative Professionals DayApril 27, 2011April 27, 2011 There are more than 4.1 million

administrative assistants/secretaries working in the U.S.

There are 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles.

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