Central Arkansas Chapter
INDUCTION CEREMONY
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
UCC – Capital City Room
Present:
Amanda Anhalt, Lavinna Bain, Donna Chapman, Sandra Lara, LaWanda Lige, Linda Myers, Wanda Perry CPS/CAP, Carolyn Rufus
CPS, Theresa Sontag CPS, Tina Stane, Cindi Thomas, Teresa Tidwell CAP
Guest: Lakesha Robinson
Welcome:
Teresa
Tidwell CAP welcomed visitors and members to our Induction Ceremony.
Door
Prize Drawing:
Tina
Stane won the on-time door prize, which included a book and a facial kit.
Committee
Reports:
· Linda Myers presented the current Membership Report and introduced our newest
member, LaWanda Lige. Lawanda has moved here recently from Minneapolis, MN, and reports to Hoyt Louks.
· President Elect Rufus distributed copies of the Treasurer’s Report in
the treasurer’s absence. She then reviewed the current status of our bank accounts.
· Several members who attended the A-O Annual Meeting in Catoosa, OK, gave a brief
summary of the meeting.
· President Tidwell announced that Carolyn Rufus CPS and Teresa Tidwell CAP both
achieved Member of Excellence certificates at the division and international levels of Pathways of Excellence. Teresa also
received a special gift for having the highest points among our chapter for Member of Excellence. CAC received a certificate
for achieving division Chapter of Excellence, but will not be confirmed as an
international Chapter of Excellence until EFAM at the end of July.
· President Tidwell announced that our fundraiser with Small Indulgences has generated
a profit of $482.00 as of June 15, 2009.
Induction
Ceremony:
2007/2008 President Wanda Perry CPS/CAP presided
over the 2009/2010 induction of officers. Wanda offered guides and words of wisdom for all leaders to remember including,
but not limited to: be a follower, a servant, a learner, a listener, all as you
Connect-Educate-Grow. Donna Chapman assisted Wanda as she gave each new officer a leadership pin representing their new position. They were also given a leadership pen
to help fulfill duties in their new position. A copy of the ceremony is attached. The following officers were inducted:
2009/2010 Central Arkansas Chapter
Board of Directors
President –
Carolyn Rufus CPS
President Elect
– Theresa Sontag CPS
Vice President
– Cindi Thomas
Secretary –
Tina Stane
Treasurer –
Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
Recognition:
President Tidwell recognized her board of directors
and leadership team for the 2008/2009 CAC year. She thanked each of them for their contributions throughout the year and handed
out a clock/pen set from the chapter and a certificate of appreciation for their commitment to excellence in action over the
year. These members include:
2008/2009 Board
President – Teresa Tidwell CAP
President Elect – Carolyn Rufus CPS
Vice President – Anita Rowe
Secretary – Theresa Sontag CPS
Treasurer – Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
2008/2009 Leadership Team
Nominations – Amanda Anhalt
Historian – Lavinna Bain
Nominations – Wanda Butler
Programs – Donna Chapman
APW – Trish Jenkins
Audit – Tracy King
Webmaster – Sandee Lara
Certification – Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
Membership – Linda Myers
Special
Presentations:
Teresa
Tidwell CAP called Past President Perry back to the podium for a special presentation. Wanda was not able to participate in
last year’s induction and recognition ceremonies as she was ill; therefore, she never received appropriate recognition
and appreciation for her contributions as the president of CAC during the 2007/2008 year. The chapter had made arrangements
for a lovely mantel clock to be engraved with a message of appreciation for her service as president. Wanda graciously accepted
her clock and thanked the chapter.
Carolyn
Rufus CPS then took charge in her new role as president and presented another mantel clock with a special engraving showing
appreciation for Teresa Tidwell CAP in her office as president for the 2008/2009 year. Teresa thanked the chapter for her
beautiful present.
Carolyn’s
time was very limited but she challenged everyone present to make this year a year of commitment. She acknowledged there will
be a strategic planning and board meeting in July, date to be announced.
Door
Prize Drawing:
LaWanda
Lige won this door prize.
Announcements:
· EFAM – Minneapolis, MN, July 26-31, 2009
· Education Conference in Van Buren, AR, August 22, 2009
The meeting
was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
June
24, 2009
INSTALLATION PLEDGE
2009/2010 Officers of Central
Arkansas Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
Whether we are aware or not, each of us writes a page in history for others to see. Some people write pages of
love, understanding, and cheerfulness while others write pages filled with hatred, intolerance, and bitterness. Our actions,
words, and deeds become our compositions.
Officers of IAAP at every level are no exception. Together, they write an entire chapter in their own history
book. To ensure that the pages written are positive, the officers must strive to complete their various obligations promptly
and effectively. A successful organization is comprised of dedicated leaders.
Today, the officers of the Central Arkansas Chapter of IAAP will receive a pen as part of our induction ceremony.
These pens can contribute to the writing of the Chapter’s next episode as the officers use them to fulfill the duties
and tasks of their respective positions.
Donna Lewis CPS/CAP, as Treasurer, your pen will be signing checks, paying bills, balancing the checkbook, and
making out treasurer's reports. The pages that you write are in the world of money management. These pages will keep members
informed as to the Chapter’s financial status.
Tina Stane, as Secretary, your pen will be constantly taking minutes at Board meetings and general chapter meetings—these
minutes are the records of our organization. Your pen will also be writing letters, responding to correspondence, and making
notations on incoming mail. The pages that you write are in the worlds of communication and history. They are the pages that
will remind members of their Chapter's votes, decisions, and happenings.
Cindi Thomas, as Vice President, your pen will be used to keep accurate records in all of your duties assisting
the President and President Elect. As you assist and guide the committee chairs and general membership, may this pen remind
you of the diversity of the membership. The pages that you write are in the world of growth and stability in the Chapter.
These pages will assist you in future years as you grow along with the membership of your Chapter.
Theresa Sontag CPS, as President Elect, your pen will be used to assist and cooperate with the President in every
possible way to carry out the functions of your Chapter. As you serve in this position, may this pen remind you of the numerous
ways that you will communicate with your membership. The pages that you write are in the world of growth through learning
and education.
Carolyn Rufus CPS, to you has been given the highest honor. As President, your pen will be writing agendas, taking
notes, following up on details, making lists, and appointing committees. At times, your pen may never cease to write as you
fulfill the many obligations of your position. You must be tactful, courteous, conscientious, and always loyal to your office
and your membership. The pages that you write are in the world of development. These pages will inspire members to reach beyond
their past to a new future.
Officers, your signature below is a pledge to uphold the objectives and bylaws of the Central Arkansas Chapter
of IAAP, our Division, and our Association and to perform all duties assigned to you to the best of your abilities?
President: Carolyn Rufus CPS
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
President Elect: Theresa Sontag CPS
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Vice President: Cindi Thomas
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Secretary: Tina Stane
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Treasurer: Donna Lewis CPS/CAP
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
The Mission
of CAC IAAP
is to provide opportunities for our
members to
CONNECT, EDUCATE, and GROW
as professionals.
