1. What is IAAP? Presented by Kansas Division Orientation Committee

2. IAAP® is a not-for-profit professional association with over 40,000 members and affiliates and over 600 chapters worldwide. Many corporations, educational institutions, students and international affiliate organizations also belong to IAAP®. IAAP

3. “Administrative Professionals shall be defined as individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordination of information in support of an office-related environment and who are dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen profession.” Definition of an Administrative Professional

4. Enhancing the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. MISSION

5. To inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence. VISION

6. To provide information, education, and training, and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective. PURPOSE

7.  Integrity  Respect  Adaptability  Communication  Commitment CORE VALUES

8. IAAP World Headquarters is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Theme for 2010-2011 “Passion & Purpose” ORGANIZATION

9. 2 1 4 5 3 6 1 Great Lakes District 2 Northeast District 3 Northwest District 4 Southeast District 5 Southwest District 6 Canada District IAAP is Divided Into Six Districts:

10. Southwest District Kansas Division Chapters Ù Southwest District is divided into Divisions Ù Kansas Division is one of the Divisions Ù Kansas Division is divided into Chapters Districts, Divisions, Chapters

11. IAAP INTERNATIONAL Northeast District Northwest District Southwest District Canada District Great Lakes District Southeast District Kansas DIVISION CHAPTERS California Nevada Arizona New Mexico Kansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Hawaii Divisions in Southwest District IAAP INTERNATIONAL Northeast District Northwest District Southwest District Canada District Great Lakes District Southeast District Kansas DIVISION CHAPTERS

12. Chapters in Kansas Division Flint Hills Kaw JoCo Government Heartland Johnson County KCK Sunflower Minisa Kansas Judicial Pros

13. Treasurer Betty White, CPS President-elect Sue Houser, CPS/CAP Secretary Carol Zamaitis President Sharon Taylor, CPS Kansas Division Officers 2010-2011 Parliamentary Advisor Tammy Mapes, CPS/CAP

14. Kansas Division Committees Certification Finance/Ways and Means Membership Nominations Orientation Procedures Manual Publicity/ Newsletter Website Retirement Trust Foundation Roster Speakers Bureau Seminar/ Workshop New Chapter Builder Bylaws and Standing Rules Division Annual Meeting Audit Education

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18. The CPS (“Certified Professional Secretary”) Examination was first administered in 1951. It has three parts and is given in May and November each year. The first CAP (“Certified Administrative Professional”) Examination was administered in 2001. It has one part and is given in May and November each year. Institute for Certification Certified Administrative Professional® Certified Professional Secretary®

19. The CPS Examination covers the first three parts and the CAP Examination covers the fourth part. For those wishing only the CAP certification, all four parts are required. 1) Office Systems and Technology 2) Office Administration 3) Management 4) Advanced Organizational Management Certification Examination

20. You receive several publications through your membership in IAAP, including the OfficePRO magazine. “Newsletter” by e-mail (OfficePRO express) www.iaap-hq.org “Newsletter” by e-mail (IAAP Connections) www.iaap-hq.org OfficePRO

21. Vista Grande, the world’s only retirement center for administrative professionals is located outside of Albuquerque, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico Retirement Center for Administrative Professionals

22. Tangible Benefits CPS and CAP Certifications OfficePRO™ Newsletters/ Periodicals IAAP Pin Retirement Center Materials about IAAP Seminars/ Conventions

23. Communication with Other Administrative Professionals Public Speaking Skills Enhancement Develop Management Skills Technology Training Meeting Planning Skills Development Intangible Benefits

24. 1) Networking 2) Education 3) Certification 4) Receive OfficePRO Magazine 5) Discounts on Educational Products/Resources 6) Leadership Opportunities 7) Professional and Personal Development Resources 8) Continuing Education CEUs 9) Seminars and Conferences 10) Social Interaction What’s in it for YOU?

25. 1) Receives tools and knowledge 2) Better prepared, front-line ambassador 3) Builds a team spirit 4) Feelings of self-worth and competence 5) Open communication 6) Experience professionalism 7) Effective contributor 8) Contributes new ideas for saving time and money 9) Recruiting new administrative professionals and retaining current workers What’s in it for YOUR Employer?

26. Division  Leadership Bootcamp, Emporia, Kansas August 13-14, 2010  Fall Workshop, Kansas City, Kansas Hosted by KCK Sunflower Chapter  Spring Seminar, Olathe, Kansas Hosted by Jo Co Government Chapter  Annual Meeting, Wichita, Kansas June 16-18, 2011, Hosted by Minisa Chapter International  Education Forum and Annual Meeting Montreal, Quebec Canada July 24-27, 2011 Division and International Meetings Schedule

27. Join hands with IAAP members! Welcome to IAAP