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Breaking News!

Minisa Chapter Celebrates 70 Years!


Minisa members are very proud to be the third chapter to charter in the association, on March 5, 1942. Our sister chapter, Kaw Chapter in Topeka, was first to charter on February 11, 1942. At that time the association was known as the National Secretaries Association.




Minisa Chapter 2011-2012 Board

President: Jocelyn Pickard

President Elect: Diana Smith

Secretary: Teresa Virden

Treasurer: Cyndi Mullins, CAP-OM

Directors: Deb Moody, CAP-OM and Margie Williams

IAAP International Awards:

  • Chapter of Excellence Patch 2010-2011

  • Chapter of Excellence Patch 2009-2010

  • Chapter of Excellence Banner 2008-2009

    IAAP Kansas Division Awards:

    Minisa Chapter receives awards at the June 2011 Kansas Division Annual Meeting held in Wichita, Kansas

  • Member Recruitment Contest Winner
  • Membership Net Increase Contest Winner
  • Membership Retenion Contest Winner

    Minisa Chapter receives awards at the June 2010 Kansas Division Annual Meeting held in Overland Park, Kansas

  • Best Chapter Website Award

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    It's all available through IAAP


    Welcome to Minisa Chapter – an IAAP Chapter of Excellence for 3 years running!

    In the first year of the Pathways to Excellence program, Minisa Chapter was awarded the Chapter of Excellence banner at the 2009 international Education Forum and Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. During the Boston EFAM in 2010 the chapter was presented with the banner patch for achieving Chapter of Excellence status for the 2009-2010 year.

  • Minisa Chapter received the 2010-2011 banner patch for Chapter of Excellence at EFAM in Montreal, July 24, 2011!

    • Minisa Chapter has been elevating the standards of administrative professionals since March 1942 and is proud to be the third chapter chartered in the association.

    What is IAAP?

    The International Association of Administrative Professionals is the largest professional association for office support staff, with over 40,000 members and affiliates worldwide. IAAP offers professional development, leadership training, networking opportunities, and CPS® / CAP® certification.

    Minisa Chapter is a thriving membership of office managers, administrative assistants, executive assistants, office coordinators, information specialists, etc., who live and work in Wichita or the outlying area of Sedgwick County, Kansas.

    Our members represent a cross-section of business and industry, ranging from education, finance, law and manufacturing, to health, real estate and service industries.

    Our chapter vision is:

    "To encourage and challenge our members to reach greater heights."

    Our group consists of dedicated professionals committed to a continuous process of gaining and sharing knowledge.

    Minisa Chapter has always set the standard for providing outstanding support, continuing education and networking opportunities for administrative professionals. If you strive for excellence and want to increase your value to your employer, you need to join us!

    We invite you to explore the unlimited possibilities within our chapter – opportunities for educational, personal and professional growth!

     

    CHAPTER MEETINGS     

    If you're looking to excel in the administrative field, you've come to the right place!

    Why not attend one of our meetings and educational programs to learn more about IAAP and how you can Invest in Your Career?

    Chapter meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, August through June.

    • Visit any chapter meeting and learn how IAAP can help turn your job into a career.
    • Learn about increasing your knowledge and skills.
    • Learn how you can benefit from the experience of others.
    • Learn about the CAP certification through IAAP.
    • Learn how membership in IAAP can enhance your professional status in the eyes of your employer.

    Employees who demonstrate the power of professionalism give their employers a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The wisest employers recognize the importance of investing in the career development of their administrative support staff.

    If you’ve been searching for a community to help you thrive in today’s office culture, Minisa Chapter is the place to be. Come join us as we create a better workplace, one admin at a time.

    IAAP is here to help you excel!

    Meetings are held at the Spiritual Life Conference Center, 7100 E 45th St N, in Bel Aire/Wichita and begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social and networking period.

    Dinner is served at 6 p.m., followed by an educational program.

    A short business meeting is conducted after the break.

    Guests are welcome to attend all programs and functions of Minisa Chapter, except the business portion of the May meeting, at which time officers are elected for the next year.

    Check our Monthly Meetings page for more information on this month's program and the list of programs for the year.

    Come visit us! Dinner ($13.50) reservations are required. Meeting only ($4). We ask that you contact us at MinisaChapter@hotmail.com no later than noon on the Monday before the Thursday evening meeting.

     

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    Savvy Business Correspondence is a handy source for the "how tos" of business communication.

    Check out this site with multiple resources on business correspondence. There you'll find business letter samples, ways to avoid overloaded email inbox, internal memos description, tips on sending faxes with cover page or without and a lot more.




    		 

    PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE
    A must for all members!

    Do you meet the criteria of a Member of Excellence?

    YOU belong to a Chapter of Excellence!

    See how you can enhance your value as an administrative professional by becoming a Member of Excellence and how, together, we can remain a Chapter of Excellence!

    Note new mandatory criteria for 2010-2011.


     

    The IAAP MISSION: Enhancing the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. Adopted December 2008

    IAAP's PURPOSE is to provide information, education, and training and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective.

    		 

    IAAP's OBJECTIVES are to elevate the standards of all administrative professionals and to promote their working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs, and publications.

    IAAP's VISION is to inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence.

     


    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.


     
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