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New International Mission Statement! Your International Board of Directors is delighted to report the results of the Mission Statement Survey that went to all members the beginning of November – here’s what you decided: Enhancing the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development |
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Board of Directors
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President:
Deanna Anthony CAP
Vice President:
Ginnie Burgess
Treasurer:
Cynthia Hanson CAP
Secretary:
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Directors:
Christi Mock CAP
Pam Kuhr
Past President:
Darlene Chamberlain CAP
Webmastser:
Tam Rodier CAP
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Billings, Montana
Congratulations Rim Rock Chapter on providing 50 years of excellence!
OUR MISSION:
To promote and enhance administrative professionals' value, image, competence, influence, and professionalism by offering education, networking, and friendship opportunities.
PROGRAM TOPIC: Annual Social Event / 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Presented by: Rim Rock Chapter Program Committee
Meeting Location:
Wyo-Ben, Inc.
1345 Discovery Drive
Billings, MT
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: A light meal will be served free to those who RSVP as noted below
RSVP's: To Ginnie Burgess at burgessg@ci.billings.mt.us by noon Monday, July 13, 2009
We hope to see you--and your guest in July!
2009 Manage to Laugh Conference; Billings, Montana
NEXT MONTH'S CHAPTER MEETING:
August 19, 2009
TOPIC: TBD
PRESENTER: TBD
For over 60 years, we have provided up-to-date research on office trends, cutting-edge publications, outstanding seminars and conferences, and top-notch resources to help administrative professionals enhance their skills and become more effective contributors to their employers.
The Rim Rock Chapter enjoys a diverse membership representing a variety of industries including local government, engineering, environmental, utilities, mining, higher education, non-profits, publishing, and retail.
Rim Rock Chapter members are spread throughout the region, as we are currently the only IAAP chapter in Montana and northern Wyoming. While the distance aspect can be challenging for our members, it also provides us the opportunity to learn and use technology to enhance our interactions.
If you are not already a member of the Rim Rock Chapter of IAAP, please consider joining us. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you and we are interested in YOU sharing your expertise with us!
Please contact any board member listed to the left for more information...or join us at an upcoming meeting!
The Rim Rock Chapter of IAAP is a wonderful organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing administrative professionals' value, image, competence, influence, and professionalism by offering education, networking, and friendship opportunities. We hope you'll join us to learn what this can mean in YOUR life!
Here are just a few things we do:
- Focus on education and professional development.
- Promote the CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) and CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) Programs.
- Sponsor at least one business-related seminar often during Administrative Professionals Week.
- Raise money for the IAAP Retirement Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
- Publish a bi-monthly newsletter for our members.
- Work on various local community service projects throughout the year.
- Recruit and retain a strong membership.
Please feel free to visit either or both of the following websites for more information about IAAP:
©2008 Lois McElravy / lessonsfromlois.com
Fulfilling the duties of the numerous roles we take on, frequently requires doing more than is humanly possible. It's no surprise that some things fall through the cracks and we make an occasional mistake. The disappointment we feel multiplies when others get upset with us. Humor offers an opportunity for us to take ourselves lightly, and to remind others of how many things we do accomplish expertly.
Here are three questions you can ask that will trigger a giggle, release tension, and provide that new perspective.
1) "Shall I start interviewing for my replacement?"
2) "Does this mean you won't be nominating me for ________ of the Month (or Year)?"
3) "Does this mean I won't be getting that ________?" (Insert something outrageous ... like a raise, all expense paid trip, bonus, time off, new golf clubs, maid, personal assistant ... the more outrageous, the funnier it will be.)
OPTION #2: You can turn these questions into statements and use them to lighten up someone who is being too hard on themselves for making an error:
1) "I'll start interviewing for your replacement immediately."
2) "Looks like you'll miss out on the nomination for _________ of the Month (or Year)."
3) "Guess I'll have to return the ________ I planned to give you as a bonus (reward)."
SPECIAL NOTATION: When ribbing anyone, it is important to know them well, understand their unique sense of humor, and be sensitive not to poke fun at their sensitive areas...AND make sure that they know you are kidding.
OPTION #3: You can also use these statements under your breath (privately)...in reference to yourself or about someone else...to help you cope with your own frustration. After you relieve some tension, you will be better equipped to deal with those difficult situations.
Lois McElravy is a humorous motivational speaker who did the morning session at our 2005 Manage to Laugh conference.
EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH
CTA is this month's Employer of the Month. CTA has been supportive of their administrative staff through ongoing support of IAAP events and chapter activities.
Thank you CTA!
If you believe your employer should be publically recognized here, please submit your nomination to Christi Mock CAP, acting webmaster, using the link in the panel to your left.
