Welcome to the 47th Annual Office Personnel Seminar April 20, 2011

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

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

Core 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/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 - 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 - 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 Award

IAAP 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 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 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 – 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 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

Conferences Wisconsin Division Annual Conference held each spring business meeting break-out sessions

Conferences - continued International Convention - Education Forum and Annual Meeting top-rated speakers inspiring educational programs opportunity to network with other members

2010 EFAM – Boston, Mass.

OPS 2010

Chippewa 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 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 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 Day April 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. CELEBRATE!

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