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June 24, 2008 Minutes
CAC Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Heifer International
1 World Avenue
Little Rock, AR
Present: B. C. Vickers, Carolyn Rufus CPS, Lavinna Bain, Teresa Tidwell CAP, Dina Gonzales
CPS, Wanda Perry CPS/ CAP, Linda Hunter, Donna Lewis CPS/CAP, Sandee Lara, Anita Rowe, Kathy Welch, Cyndee Moody, Wanda Butler,
Kelly McNabb, Annette Sadowski, Annette Froman, Cindi Thomas, Theresa Sontag, Amanda Anhalt, Katie Burgner, and Linda Myers
Guests: Joanne Forse and several Heifer International employees
Tour
of Heifer Building
Wanda
Perry CPS/CAP brought the meeting to order. She thanked the staff from Heifer International for the tour of the building and
particularly, Wanda Butler, for coordinating the tours and meeting for this month.
We
viewed a video entitled “Women Farmers in Tanzania,” which profiled a particular woman who was assisted by Heifer
and showed how it has affected her life.
Speaker
– “Diversity in the Workplace” - Russell Quattlebaum, Director of Diversity
Mr. Quattlebaum began with “What is Not diversity”
· Quotas and numbers
(quotas are illegal in the USA)
· Retribution (white
paper) – (Retribution is about hate – diversity is not about hate)
· Only about difference
· Just about laws and regulations - (Laws don’t
change hearts)
Diversity is not a task to be accomplished by a journey.
At Heifer International, we believe a diverse and inclusive work environment should be a conscious part of how we achieve
our mission. We are committed to fostering the values of diversity and inclusion in our daily work. (Diversity brings a variety
of perspectives – the more perspectives the more strength)
Diversity means understanding that each individual
is unique—we recognize our differences.
· Inclusion means acceptance of and respect toward everyone
(employees and stakeholders)
· Engagement is a connection where employee’s connection
and identification with an organization influences the desire to exert greater effort in their work
· Trust and integrity – my actions match my words
· Empowerment – contribute
· Teamwork – everyone makes a difference
· Line of sight – understand my role in organization
· Career growth - opportunities
· Opportunities
· Pride in work
· Capacity building – opportunity to gain new skills
“People around us do not respond to
our intentions. They respond to our behavior.”
Practical diversity: What not to say
· Individual with disability – “What’s
your disability?” – wrong way
· Asian-American Individual – “Where are
you from?” - Wrong way; “What is your ancestry?” - correct way
· Mixed-race individual - “What is your ancestry?”
The correct way
· White individual - “What is your ancestry?”
The correct way
Your Role
· Renew your commitment to diversity and inclusion
· Respect diversity and inclusion in your area of the
organization
· Respect diversity and inclusion in your actions
“Change begins at the individual level and all change is local.”
What can you do?”
President
Perry thanked the speaker for his encouraging words on diversity in the workplace. A gift from CAC IAAP was presented to Mr.
Quattlebaum.
Door
prize
Announcement
and closing - Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
CAC Monthly Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
11:30 – 1:00
Regions Conference Room 16
400 W. Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72203
Present:
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
Carolyn Rufus CPS
Teresa Tidwell CAP
Linda Myers
Cyndee Moody
Wanda Butler
Donna Chapman
Theresa Sontag
Lavinna Bain
Welcome
¨ Wanda Perry CPS/CAP welcomed everyone to the meeting and defined the word
purpose. She went on to say we all have a purpose in life, our jobs, and an opportunity
to network.
¨ Theresa Sontag introduced the speaker.
Speaker: Mark S. Rogers CPA, PFS, CFP
Bad Ideas
¨ Taking out your home equity to fund life insurance or annuities
¨ Putting your investments in stock picked out by a proper broker
¨ Cancelling that whole life insurance that you have had for years
¨ Buying universal life insurance
Good Strategies
¨ Using institutional money managers to pick your investments
¨ Bonds mutual fund
¨ Review all the protection components in your financial wand to make sure
you are properly protected
¨ IRA and 401(k) Distribution
¨ Tax Planning
¨ Protecting your assets
¨ Home Mortgage Interest Trap
¨ Trust, wills, nursing homes – Raymond Harvey
¨ Beneficiary Deed – that can allow your real estate to pass outside
of probate (P.O.D.)
¨ Nursing home benefits rules
¨ “Life Planning” and how it works
There were various
questions asked by the group. Wanda presented our speaker with a business card holder as a gift.
Door Prizes –
Teresa Tidwell CAP and Carolyn Rufus CPS
Carolyn gave her
gift to Cyndee Moody, our new member
Announcements:
¨ April 22, 2008 - APW event
¨ May 21, 2008 - Heifer International Tour
¨ June 18 – Installation of officers for 2008-2009
¨ Teresa gave us an overview of APW
o Explained briefly about application process for applying for the free showing of the 2008
Administrative Professional Briefing
o Committee meeting
o Donation letters, silent auction, room cost, etc.
¨ Carolyn gave us information on APW pins for $5.00, which will benefit
the New Orleans Host committee.
Meeting adjourned
at 1 p.m.
CAC Chapter Minutes
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
11:30 – 1:00
Conference Room 7 A&B
601 S. Gaines Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Present:
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
Carolyn Rufus CPS
Teresa Tidwell CAP
Dina Gonzales CPS
Anita Rowe
Theresa Sontag
Linda Myers
Cyndee Moody
Kelly Ramsey
Mary Hand
Carmen Stewart
Lavinna Bain
Guests:
Darla Holloman
Rita Thatcher
MSgt Brock Gonzales
SSgt Chris Maxwell
Welcome and Special Presentation
- Linda Myers welcomed everyone to the meeting. Linda then introduced Dina Gonzales CPS who presented our special guests, MSgt Brock
Gonzales (Dina’s husband) and SSgt Chris Maxwell.
- MSgt Brock Gonzales and SSgt Chris Maxwell came to our meeting to deliver a personal thank you
from the troops in Iraq who received Christmas
cards and packages from our chapter for the holidays. These packages included
many small items, books, handheld video games (some donated by Donna Lewis’ church), and personal packages of coffee
donated by Biff’s Coffee in Jacksonville.
- MSgt Brock Gonzales and SSgt Chris Maxwell presented CAC IAAP with a flag, which was flown in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and a certificate signed by Captain Matthew “Nails” Acer. These items were presented in appreciation and recognition of the support from CAC IAAP during the 2007
Holiday Season. The certificate reads as follows:
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
This Certificate is Presented to the International Association of Administrative Professionals Central Arkansas Chapter
This is to certify that on 13 December 2007 this flag was flown during a mission in support
of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was flown in a Lockheed Martin Block 50 MMC F-16CJ Viper, tail number 91-1343, for 3.9 hours
over Iraq and supported coalition destruction
of enemy forces. Aircraft was combat refueled by Airman First Class Shaun Brodin stationed from Little Rock AFB, Arkansas.
Capt Matthew "Nails" Acer
22D Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Balad Air Base, Iraq
Central Arkansas
Chapter IAAP’s Web site has pictures and thank you notes from this occasion.
Speakers
Linda Myers introduced
the speakers, Teresa Tidwell CAP and Anita Rowe. They presented a very
informative presentation on “Getting the Most out of Microsoft Office and Outlook 2007”.
Teresa and Anita
talked about changes in Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint –
- Teresa shared with us that most changes are in the ribbon spanning the top of each document. Anita
demonstrated each concept covered by projecting sample documents on a screen.
- Attached is a copy of the presentation.
- The presentation was done in a professional manner and the group responded with many questions
for the presenters.
Announcements and Closing Remarks
- President Wanda Perry CPS/CAP closed our meeting with the following:
- Personally thanked our guests, Darla Holloman and Rita Thatcher, for attending
- Door Prizes: Carolyn Rufus and Rita Thatcher
- March meeting will be in the Regions Bldg., 16th floor
- Meeting adjourned at 1 p.m.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF OUTLOOK/MICROSOFT OFFICE
2007
Presented by Teresa Tidwell CAP
and Anita Rowe – 2/20/08
Outlook
· Quick
Access Toolbar – remains at top of page, it can be personalized
· Keyboard
shortcuts are still available - “ctrl key” commands are mostly the same
· Most
of the “alt key” shortcuts have changed
o Choose “alt” and “letter
badges” will be shown on the ribbon
· Attachment
Preview in one click
· Instant
Search
· To
Do Bar
· Categories
o Color categories can be assigned
(at least 25 colors)
o Max of 3 color categories to one
item
o Sort by color or category
o E-mail messages, calendar appointments,
reply needed, sent from boss, sent to boss
· Ways
to Organize Inbox
o by folder
o by color
o by view
· Creating/Using
personal folders
· FYI
from ABCBS Help Desk – many people do not realize that deleted items can still be retrieved. In your Inbox, highlight
“Deleted Items”, click “Tools”, click “Recover Deleted Items”, choose desired items and
they will return to the folder they were deleted from
· Answers
to submitted questions:
o There is still a limit of 2 time
zones at one time on your calendar
o Note colors were limited to 5 in
2003 version, now you can at least 16
o The “Privacy” key for
meetings is on the toolbar in 2007
o In 2003, you could label meetings
as “Important”, “Private”, etc., in 2007 you can categorize meetings
o Meeting Cancellation Issues
WORD/EXCEL/POWERPOINT
· Ribbon
o Made up of 7 tabs – tabs differ
depending on area of Outlook (or Word, or Excel, etc.) you are in
§ Group name is below the
buttons
§ Common commands have bigger
buttons
§ Dialog box launcher is similar
to a drop down
· Office
Button
o Save documents as 97-2003 so everyone
can open
o Instead of “Tools” command
on the “Options” menu, you use the Office button and choose “Word options”
· Home
o Clipboard – Format Painter
o Font
§ Mini toolbar appears when
you select text, select formatting for easy access
§ Live preview
o Styles
§ Live Preview
o Editing – Find, Replace, Select
(Select All)
o Styles –if you want to change
all text of a certain style, but styles were not initially used, position your cursor in a section you want to change, choose
Select on Home ribbon – then select “Task with Similar Formatting” and it will change all
· Insert
o On demand tabs appear for activities
such as: pictures, tables, drawings, diagrams, and charts
· Page
Layout
o Margins – “last custom
setting”
· Review
o Spell Check
o Track Changes
· Keyboard
shortcuts are still available - “ctrl key” commands are mostly the same
· Most
of the “alt key” shortcuts have changed
o Choose “alt” and “letter
badges” will be shown on the ribbon
· Add/remove
buttons in Quick Access Toolbar: e-mail, print, etc.
o Don’t forget to send attachments
– use e-mail quick access button
· Double
click command tab for screen space
CAC Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
11:30 -1:00
Regions Bank Bldg. 16th Floor Conference
Room
Present:
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
Teresa Tidwell CAP
Carolyn Rufus CPS
Dina Gonzales CPS
Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
Pat Hudgens
Linda Myers
Anita Rowe
Amanda Anhalt
Linda Hunter
Sheryl A Mullett
Donna Chapman
Lavinna Bain
Vera Graham
Guest:
LaTanya Blair
Wanda welcomed LaTanya Blair from Texarkana and all the members.
Announcements:
¨ Patricia Jenkins’ son is being
sponsored by Make-a-Wish
¨ Frequent Flyer miles went to: Amanda Anhalt, Anita Rowe, Carolyn Rufus CPS, Linda Hunter, Mary Hand, Sheryl Mullett,
Teresa Tidwell CAP, and Louise Smith
Wanda opened the meeting with a John Maxwell quote “Where there is no
hope in the future, there is no power in the present”. Wanda encouraged
us to set goals and work on our education.
Door Prize: Donna Chapman –
APW t-shirt from last year’s program
Carolyn Rufus CPS introduced the speaker (bio inserted)
Speaker: Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
“Professional Certification: The Career Advantage” (insert) and
“Recertification Made Easy” (insert)
Panel of CPS/CAP personnel:
¨ Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
¨ Teresa Tidwell CAP
¨ Carolyn Rufus CPS
¨ Dina Gonzales CPS
¨ Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
Questions asked were:
¨ Why Certification?
¨ When did you start studying?
¨ Can you take the test in any state?
Wanda presented Donna with a speaker gift – a new luggage ticket for
her travel.
Door Prize: Carolyn Rufus CPS – gift bag from Heifer International
Meeting adjourned at 1:15
(Copies of all attachments will be with the hardcopy minutes)
Monthly Chapter Minutes
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
11:00 – 1:00
Christmas Luncheon
Benihana Steakhouse Restaurant
2 River Place
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Present:
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
Teresa Tidwell CAP
Carolyn Rufus CPS
Dina Gonzales CPS
Anita Rowe
Theresa Sontag
Linda Hunter
Linda Myers
Wanda Butler
Annette Froman
B.C. Vickers
Lunch was excellent.
This was the first time for some of our members to eat at Benihana’s. We all enjoyed seeing the chef cook our food right
in front of our eyes.
Those who wanted
to participate exchanged Christmas ornaments. A beautiful array of interesting ornaments was exchanged by playing a simplified
version of “Dirty Santa”. Wanda wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hugged and went our
separate ways.
Monthly Chapter Minutes
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
11:40 – 1:25
Baptist
Health Center, 9601 I-630, Little Rock, AR 72205
Gilbreath Conference Center - Room #20
Present:
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
Teresa Tidwell CAP
Anita Rowe
Theresa Sontag
Linda Myers
Sandra Lara
Pat Hudgens
Dina Gonzales CPS
Steve Gray
Sue Smith
Carol Hagerman
Kelly Ramsey
Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
Lavinna Bain
Welcome:
- The agenda was read by our president, Wanda Perry CPS/CAP. She asked if anyone had anything to add. There were no
additions.
- Wanda welcomed new member, Lavinna Bain; Dina Gonzales CPS’ guest, Steve Gray; and Sue Smith’s guest,
Carol Hagerman.
Announcements:
· Donna Lewis CPS/CAP spoke briefly about certification. She said she has
about eight or nine people to test in May 2008. The January meeting will be about certification. Copies of a certification
brochure were passed out.
- Wanda handed out A-O Frequent Flyer Miles to the following people: Wanda
Butler (25), Donna Chapman (25-absent), Mary Hand (45), Patricia Hudgens (25), Linda Hunter (25-absent), Sandra Lara (25),
Donna Lewis CPS (25), Sheryl Mullett (25-absent), Anita Rowe (25), Linda Myers (25), Sue Smith (25), Carolyn Rufus CPS (25-absent),
Theresa Sontag (25), Teresa Tidwell CAP (25), and Wanda Perry CPS/CAP (25).
- Wanda shared with the group about illnesses in Barbara Schmid’s family; we signed a card
that will be mailed to her.
- Dina has prepared cards for us to sign after the meeting for her husband’s unit.
Introduction of Speaker:
Sue Smith introduced
our guest speaker, Lesley Nalley, from OfficeTeam.
Presentation: Making it Click
(How managers and
administrative professionals view their relationships – and what they do to make them successful) by: Lesley Nalley
Ms. Nalley started
with an overview:
- Communication: A Key Element in Relationships That
Work
- The Right Resources to Manage Growing Workloads
- Balancing Professional and Personal Priorities
- The Key Role of Recognition
- Most Important Attributes
- Broadening Roles Offer Increased Challenges
- Making it Click With More Than One Supervisor
- Conclusion
“Effective
Communication eliminates assumptions and mind reading and heads off workplace roadblocks.” Karen Fristcher – editor
Communication: A Key Element in Relationships That Work
Ms. Nalley asked
the group some ways we, as administrative staff, communicate with our managers. The “Making it Click” survey said
94% of managers and 84% of administrative professionals said communication was either good or excellent.
§ Excellent 46% Managers
o 46% Administrative professionals
§ Good 38% Managers
o 48% Administrative professionals
§ Fair 14% Managers
o 5% Administrative professionals
§ Poor 2% Managers
o 1% Administrative professionals
There were comments
from Pat, Steve, Sandra, Anita, and Wanda.
Aside from the quality
of communication, the survey also examined the methods managers and administrative professionals use to interact. Both sets
of respondents said managers primarily connect with staff in person (55 percent of administrative staff and 73 percent of
managers). Nearly 60 percent of both groups said their reliance on electronic communication has increased over the past two
years.
The Right Resources
to Manage Growing Workloads
Somewhat surprisingly,
managers (91 percent) and support staff (83 percent) agreed workloads assigned to administrative staff are manageable. At
a time when people are expected to contribute more and more, this finding may indicate that managers are aware of the potential
hardship overwork can cause their teams.
§ Strongly 44% Administrative
professionals
Agree 54%
Managers
§ Somewhat 43% Administrative professionals
Agree 42% Managers
§ Undecided 2% Administrative professionals
2% Managers
§ Somewhat 9%
Administrative professionals
Disagree 1% Managers
§ Strongly 2% Administrative
professionals
Disagree 1% Managers
Indeed, administrative
professionals in the survey generally felt they have access to the right resources and tools to do their jobs efficiently.
Fifty-four percent of managers and 44 percent of support staff strongly agreed that adequate office resources were provided.
And, 42 percent of managers and 39 percent of administrative staff felt strongly that they provided or had access to sufficient
educational and training resources.
Balancing Professional
and Personal Priorities
Further contributing
to respondents’ job satisfaction is their appreciation of company efforts to help administrative staff achieve a healthy
work/life balance. Ninety-three percent of managers and 84 percent of support personnel said they foster or experience a workplace
that makes it easier to balance work and home responsibilities.
§ Strongly
51% Administrative professionals
Agree 57% Managers
§ Somewhat 33% Administrative professionals
Agree 36% Managers
§ Undecided
6% Administrative professionals
6% Managers
§ Somewhat
8% Administrative professionals
Disagree 1% Managers
§ Strongly 2% Administrative professionals
Disagree 0% Managers
Greater schedule
flexibility typically results in increased job satisfaction. If flextime arrangements are not feasible, administrative professionals
can still benefit from increased freedom within their daily routines, such as time on occasion to run personal errands during
the business day or the option to take extended lunch hours when schedules permit.
The Key Role of Recognition
Administrative Professionals
Week (APW) is an occasion for managers to thank support staff for their efforts through the year. Forty-three percent of administrative
survey respondents said they are recognized at this time. But as important as APW is, the best managers show their appreciation
all year long.
·
Strongly
34% Administrative professionals
Agree
36% Managers
·
Somewhat
42% Administrative professionals
Agree
51% Managers
·
Undecided
7% Administrative
professionals
8% Managers
·
Somewhat 12% Administrative professionals
Disagree 3% Managers
·
Strongly
3% Administrative professionals
Disagree 2% Managers
According to 63 percent
of supervisors in the survey, communicating staff’s accomplishments to upper management was second only to a personal
meeting as a way for managers to show their appreciation. But managers may not be letting their staff know they’ve put
in a good word. Only 27 percent of support personnel said a report to the supervisor’s boss was the manner in which
they had been recognized in the past year.
Quote by Dan Finnigan,
Vice President, and Group Manager of Yahoo!
“A good assistant
acts as a safety net by catching all the thoughts and communication and immediately bringing order to the chaos.”
Most Important Attributes
For the most part,
managers and assistants agreed on the personal qualities most important for success as an administrative professional. There
was little disparity, for example, in how respondents viewed the importance of diplomacy, listening skills, and trustworthiness.
·
Initiative 27%
Administrative professionals
44% Managers
·
Punctuality/dependability 14%
Administrative professionals
35% Managers
While managers pointed
to initiative (44 percent) and punctuality/dependability (35 percent) as their top qualities, support teams felt organizational
skills (69 percent) and communication skills (42 percent) were key.
Broadening Roles
Offer Increased Challenges
How administrative
professionals can gain more responsibility:
- Request taking over a task on a trial basis. If you do it well, your supervisor might make it
a permanent responsibility.
- Explore the range of assignments given to other support staff in the company and discuss with
your manager how you might be able to take on those duties. If a precedent exists, it will increase your chances of securing
the assignment.
- Take the initiative to perform small tasks even if they don’t seem important at the time.
By doing something better, faster, or more cost efficiently, you demonstrate the full value of your contributions.
- Pursue certification in a particular software application or process. This shows you are committed
to your career and proves to manager that you want to grow professionally.
Making It Click With
More Than One Supervisor
Tips for administrative
professionals transitioning into multiple-manager arrangements:
- Be solution-oriented.
Do not expect your managers to know when things are amiss. If you feel overextended, identify where problem lies and devise
a solution.
- Seek support. When faced
with a challenge, solicit advice from trusted peers, mentors and professional contacts that are or have been in the same situation.
- Think positive. While
supporting several supervisors may sometimes be challenging, remember the long-term benefits to your career. The more personalities
you encounter, the more likely you‘ll become a master multitasker and communicator, and the more insight and career
guidance you’ll receive.
Summary of Survey
Results
- Administrative professionals and managers agree about many aspects of their relationship.
- Mutual high marks on ability to work together effectively.
- Important to continually work to improve.
- Important attributes for administrative professional to possess.
Closing Remarks:
- Wanda thanked the speaker from OfficeTeam.
- Sue Smith presented her with a candle.
- Wanda asked us to visit the Web site.
- Candles and baskets for sale.
- Sign Christmas cards for the service members.
Door Prizes:
- Pat Hudgens – blanket from Heifer International
- Sue Smith – Heifer International gift bag
Meeting adjourned
at 1:25 p.m.
Central Arkansas Chapter IAAP®
Monthly Chapter Meeting 2007-2008
Minutes
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Meeting Date, Time & Place |
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 ~ 11:40 – 1:15
Regions Bldg. 16th Floor Conference II, 400 W. Capitol Avenue, Little Rock,
AR 72201 |
|
Facilitator |
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP |
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Members & Guest Present |
Teresa Tidwell CAP, Carolyn Rufus CPS, Donna Lewis CPS/CAP, Theresa Sontag, Anita Rowe, Sue Smith, Linda Myers,
Wanda Butler, Annette Froman, Pat Hudgens, Anita Rowe, Amanda Anhalt, Donna Chapman, Louise Smith, Linda Hunter, Lavinna Bain, B.C. Vickers, Sheila Brown, Debbie Cloe, Bonnie Ham, Dina Gonzales CPS, Stephanie Floyd,
and La Donna Lewis |
|
“Smiles” |
· Wanda reminded us of the “Smile”
icebreaker introduced at our September meeting. She had shared her “smile” with Theresa Sontag and they were able
to get together for lunch. Theresa shared that she enjoyed lunch and getting to know Wanda better. Wanda encouraged us to “Connect, Educate and Grow as professionals”, as well as to “Join
the Journey” and “Ride with me and CAC IAAP”. |
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Speaker - Stephanie
Floyd
|
· Stephanie Floyd spoke on “The
Seven Steps to Success”. Stephanie listed her job experience at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (ABCBS) and spelled
out what Success means to her. She started off with a survey of 500 women and
what 40% of those women wanted out of life. Then she talked about being honest
with ourselves and having compassion for others.
S - Sacrifice
U- Understand (Seven habits of Steven Covey)
C- Challenges
C- Caring
E- Empowerment (our responsibilities)
S- Self Improvement
S- Sharing
· During Stephanie‘s speech,
Teresa Tidwell shared an experience she had with a job interview at ABCBS. She wanted the job and it was perfect for her,
she had all the qualifications, and had an awesome interview. She was hurt when she did not get the job, it was given to someone
with less tenure, someone named Stephanie Floyd (whom Teresa had never met and knew nothing about). Now, after meeting Stephanie,
Teresa can understand why Stephanie got the job—she really was more qualified!
Stephanie ended her speech with a motivational reading by Ralph Morrison
and a scripture, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according
to His purpose.” Roman 8:28.
· Wanda presented Stephanie with
a gift from CAC IAAP.
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Door Prizes, Closing Remarks |
· Anita Rowe & Theresa Sontag
won door prizes.
· Wanda asked Dina and Anita to
talk about their respective fundraisers. Dina presented information about a fundraiser through Olan Mills and provided handouts
to all members who were interested. Anita discussed a fundraiser with Scented Candles by Tiffany.
· Wanda introduced new member,
Lavinna Bain. |
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Next Meeting / Adjournment |
· November 14, 2007 – Baptist
Medical Center
· We adjourned at 1:45. |
Central Arkansas Chapter IAAP®
Monthly Chapter Meeting 2007-2008
Minutes
|
Meeting Date, Time & Place |
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 ~ 11:40 – 1:30
IMAX |
|
Facilitator |
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP |
|
Members & Guests Present |
Teresa Tidwell CAP, Carolyn Rufus CPS, Donna Lewis CPS/CAP,
Theresa Sontag, Anita Rowe, Sue Smith, Linda Myers, Wanda Butler, Annette M. Froman, Pat Hudgens, Anita Rowe, Amanda Anhalt,
Donna Chapman, Mary Hand, Carmen Stewart, Jeanette Loudermilk CPS/CAP, Sheryl A Mullett, Sandra Lara, Louise Smith, Laura
Wilson, Linda Hunter, Jamie Watson CAP, Sue Smith, Marsha Bryan CPS/CAP, Linda Williams CPS/CAP, Jeanette Loudermilk CPS/CAP |
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Welcome by CAC IAAP President / Announcements / Treasurer’s
Report / Question about book for IAAP |
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP welcomed everyone
to our chapter meeting and introduced the officers of A-O Division:
· Jamie
Watson CAP, A-O President
· Marsha
Bryan CPS/CAP, A-O Vice President
· Jeanette
Loudermilk CPS/CAP, Secretary
· Linda
Williams CPS/CAP, Assistant to the President, Webmaster, and Parliamentary Advisor
Wanda asked new members since July 1,
2007, to stand:
· Carmen
Stewart
· Amanda
Anhalt
· Laura
Wilson
Guests / Prospective Members:
· Sheryl
Mullett
· Annette
M. Froman
Welcome Letter from Wanda:
At the recent International Convention
and Education Forum in Tampa, Florida, the newly installed international President,
Judy McCoy CPS/CAP, launched her theme, “Forward Moving”. She emphasized the importance of “branding for
IAAP and the value of maintaining continuity of branding throughout the organization. In keeping with the International President’s
theme, the Arkansas-Oklahoma Division President, Jamie Watson CAP, has launched the division theme, “Join the Journey . . . Success Through IAAP”.
Without hesitation, CAC IAAP is
off and running, eager to travel with the A-O Division and International toward our collective and individual professional
goals.
Throughout this year we will pause
on our journey long enough to pick up others who are ready to travel. New members will add excitement, fresh ideas, and energy
to help us proceed on our journey. Studying for certification will stimulate minds and will set in motion a new level for
careers. Forming relationships with other IAAP members will generate strength and support both professionally and personally.
Would you like to make connections
with others who are traveling? Then, may I invite you to “Come . . . ride with
me and CAC IAAP”!
Announcements:
· Remember
to visit our Web site for new and up-to-date information. This is our continual link to you! After the CAC Board is finished
reviewing the minutes from the August Chapter Meeting, they will be posted on our Web site.
· Anita
Rowe, Treasurer, reported $810.00 in our treasury. In our October meeting, the budget will be ready.
· Question: Does anyone have the book, Administrative Excellence
Revolutionizing Our Value in the Workplace, by Erin O’Hara Meyer PHR? IAAP
member, Laura Wilson, would like to borrow this book. |
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“Smiles” / Door Prizes/ Lunch |
· Wanda
passed out Smiles to everyone with instructions:
“Take a smile and during lunch or before you leave the meeting, find at least one person you would like to get
better acquainted with and get their phone number or e-mail address and make contact before our next meeting. Maybe go to
lunch! A smile is the shortest distance between two people”.
· Carmen
Stewart won our first door prize.
· Teresa
Tidwell CAP passed out “Hog Pens” to all the A-O Division Officers in appreciation for them traveling to Arkansas.
· Wanda
passed her Office Pro magazine for August/September around the room.
· Wanda
invited attendees to step to the back of the room for a sandwich buffet and dessert. |
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A-O Officers Present “Up the Leadership Ladder”
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· Jamie
Watson CAP, Division President
o “Up the Leadership Ladder”
o IAAP is the PREMIER association for Career-Minded
Administrative Professionals (CMAPs)
o Elected officers in A-O Division
o Objective of Program
§ Identify Future IAAP
Leaders
§ Define Leadership
§ Provide Rungs on the
Ladder of IAAP Leadership
§ Give Personal Testimonies
· Marsha
Bryan CPS/ CAP, Division Vice President
o Remarks about leadership by IAAP International
President, Judy McCoy CPS/CAP
o Definition of leadership, quotes and inspirational
words about leadership
· Jeanette
Loudermilk CPS/CAP, Secretary
o First Rung - Pay Attention and Learn About IAAP
o Second Rung – Get Involved
o Third Rung – Know IAAP
o Fourth Rung – Become the Expert!
o Last Rung – Are We There Yet?
o Questions / Answers / Comments
· Linda
Williams CPS/CAP, Assistant to the President, Webmaster, and Parliamentary Advisor
· All
speakers encouraged us to get more involved in IAAP - leadership does exist here - you may be at the top one day. Wanda thanked
each speaker and emphasized that we are ALL leaders.
· Handout
is attached |
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Door Prizes / Closing Remarks |
· Teresa
pulled the last name for a door prize and it was Louise Smith.
· Thanks
to A-O Division and everyone for coming. Our next meeting is October 17, 2007. Watch for details on Web site.
· HUGE
THANKS to Sue Smith for arranging this meeting.
· Donna
Lewis CPS/CAP has received approval from IAAP Headquarters to award one recertification point for certified personnel attending
today’s meeting. All CPS, CAP, and CPS/CAP members should see her before you leave today.
· The
2007/2008 CAC IAAP officers, committee chairs, and committee members were introduced. Everyone was encouraged to join a committee.
· Wanda’s
closing remarks:
“Come .
. . . Ride With Me and CAC IAAP!” |
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Next Meeting |
· October
17, 2007, at 11:30 – 1 South at Gaines Bldg. |
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Adjournment |
· Meeting
adjourned at 1:15. |
Central Arkansas Chapter IAAP®
Monthly Meeting |
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Meeting Date, Time & Place |
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
~ 11:30 – 1:15
Pinnacle Business
Solutions, Inc.
515 W. Pershing
Blvd
North Little Rock, AR
72114
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Facilitator |
Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
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Members Present |
Sara Drew, Wanda
Butler, B.C. Vickers, Laura Wilson, Gail Gunn, Louise Smith, Teresa Tidwell CAP, Theresa Sontag, Donna Lewis CPS/CAP, Bonnie
Ham, Amanda Anhalt, Sandee Lara, Anita Rowe, Linda Myers, Pat Hudgens, Dina Gonzales CPS, Mary Hand, Linda Hunter, Vera Graham,
Sue Smith, Carolyn Rufus CPS
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Welcome / Induction Ceremony |
Wanda welcomed everyone
to the first 2007/2008 CAC Monthly meeting.
The induction of our new officers for 2007/2008 was presided over by Dina Gonzales CPS
- President – Wanda Perry CPS/CAP
- Vice President – Carolyn Rufus CPS
- President Elect – Teresa Tidwell CAP
- Secretary – Linda Myers
- Treasurer – Anita Rowe
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Speaker/Presentation/Gifts
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Anita introduced
the speaker –
Jay Holstead, LEED® AP, ASLA
Sustainability Consultant
TME, Inc.
Little Rock, Arkansas
Subject:
GOING GREEN – copy attached.
Wanda presented
a token of appreciation to our
speaker, Jay Holstead.
Wanda presented
a token of appreciation to Dina, our president for 2006/2007. She was given a personalized CAC IAAP charm bracelet.
An active
membership roll was distributed to all.
Wanda Butler received the door prize, a foot kit from BeautiControl
donated by Teresa.
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Adjournment |
Meeting adjourned
at 1:15. |
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