ALABAMA POWER CHAPTER
IAAP NEWSLETTER
ALABAMA POWER CHAPTER President’s Message Volume 9 Issue 2 August 31, 2012
Mark your calendars: • September 20 - to be held at Inverness 40 Lakeside • October 18 - Boss’s Day Event with Gene Hallman • January 17 - Inverness 40 Lakeside • February 14 - APY Event • March 13 - Annual Seminar • Vendor Extravaganza in May, in addition to regular May 16 meeting
Inside this issue: Board/Advisors Corrections New Members
2
Newsletter Survey Results
3
Coffee Anyone Recap July Quotable quotes
4
Thank You’s Box Tops
5
Cucumbers
6
The first couple of months as your President have been a whirlwind of activity. After a year of watching and learning from the previous leadership and planning for this year, July 1 finally arrived and I began my term of office. The day after our first meeting of the new fiscal year, I was on a plane headed for Texas for my first International annual meeting. It was an eye-opening experience for me as I attended my first business session as your delegate and then began the process of learning how to lead our chapter. I had very high expectations of how I wanted to accomplish this and many ideas on how to go forward from this point. I talked with leaders of other chapters from all over the world and discovered that our chapter is not unique in the challenges we face concerning recruiting and retaining members, participation in chapter activities and networking, and mentoring each other. I
also learned that one person cannot expect things to change or happen overnight. “It takes a village” and we have a village of 160 members. It takes time, and time is on our side. It takes communication, and we have the tools in place to communicate with each other through our monthly meetings, newsletters, emails, surveys, Yammer, etc. As a member of IAAP and the Alabama Power Chapter, what are your expectations? What is your vision for our chapter? What do YOU want to see accomplished in the upcoming year? I encourage everyone to think about the answers to these questions. We want to hear from you. How can we help you achieve your goals and take pride in your profession, your membership in IAAP and your company? Do you have an idea that we can incorporate into one of our meetings? Do you have a skill you can share to help us plan activities and events? We need to know these things. Help us help you! (Jerry Maguire). When you receive a survey asking for feedback, please
fill it out. These surveys are anonymous and can give us the tools we need in order to grow. If something you are concerned about is not addressed on the survey, please let us know. No idea is too small. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are more than willing to explore new and different ways to make your IAAP experience an exciting and fulfilling one and then put those plans into action. Your idea may just be the one to ignite a fire in this chapter. This does not mean there is anything wrong with our chapter – on the contrary! Since 2004, this chapter has been under the very capable leadership of many different women and has grown from 27 members to 160 members. They did not accomplish this alone. Let’s continue the tradition of being a Chapter of Excellence and meet all our expectations. I am so excited about what we can accomplish together this year! I know it will be a fantastic one and I am looking forward to hearing all your ideas and putting them to work for you! Wanda
2012 Board and Advisors President—Wanda N. Kincaid, CAP-OM, [email protected] President-Elect — Debra Billingsley, CAP-OM, [email protected] 1st Vice President — Lynnell Frazier, [email protected] 2nd Vice President — Latonya King, [email protected] 3rd Vice President — Antoinette M. Woodard, CAP-OM, [email protected] Administrative Secretary — Patsy Brasher, CAP-OM, [email protected] Membership Secretary — Tabetha Lemonds, CAP-OM, [email protected] Treasurer I— Janice Martin, [email protected] Immediate Past President — Prissy Daly, CAP-OM, [email protected] Advisory Directors (Past Presidents)/Executive Sponsor President 2005-06 Kathy Wilkey, CAP-OM, [email protected] President 2006-07 Prissy Daly, CAP-OM, [email protected] President 2007-08 Dianne Hargrove, CAP, [email protected] President 2009-10 Liz McGill, CAP, [email protected] President 2010-2011 Gina Chesser, CAP-OM, [email protected] Executive Sponsor 2012-2013 Earl B. Parsons III, [email protected]
Corrections from July Newsletter Please note that a few names were omitted from the previous newsletter, under the Members of Excellence for 2011-2012. My apologies!! Tabetha M. Lemonds, CAP-OM Darlene Saunders, CAP-OM Antoinette Woodard, CAP-OM
New Members Welcome Sharon Q. Parker.
Welcome Monica Bennett
Sharon is Administrative Assistant in Power Contracts and works at the APC building downtown on 600 North 18 street.
Monica is Executive Secretary, APC Anniston
Sharon is married to Doug. They have no children, but……...two spoiled dogs. Their names are Motley and Millie. Motley is a n English Mastiff and Millie is a Chihuahua/Fox Terrier
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Monica enjoys gardening, photography and spending time with family
PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE
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Newsletter Survey results Recently we sent out a newsletter survey, so that we can give you, the readers, what you want. These are the results. Approximately one third of membership responded. Out of those responses, this is what we heard— Amount of information: 87% Just right 10% Too much 4% Not Enough Do you read the newsletter:? 75% Always 25% Sometimes Newsletter is informative? 96% Yes 4% No Agree with format? 90% Yes 10% No Do you know who to submit your information to? 66% Yes 34% No More or less clip art? 69% As is 22% Less 10% More Like more photos? 70% Yes 30% No
Suggestions: More variety of names in the newsletter (maybe do member highlights to encourage more participation Technical tips Would like to see more information on members so I can know them better More information on upcoming meetings Page 3
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Coffee Anyone ?? If you work in a large organization, chances are that you know all about "silos" - divisions that keep to themselves and rarely share information. For the entrepreneur, silos can also exist between yourself and suppliers, colleagues, and sometimes (heaven forbid), your clients. Without information being shared, the chance for synergy and innovation is greatly reduced while the chance for recreating the wheel (and spinning them too!) is increased. Here's the question: what could you do to encourage the sharing of ideas and information with people you know? Here's some answers that may work for you:
wisely, taking a break could result in breaking a silo. Positioning yourself as an approachable, proactive and receptive communicator will not only foster internal communications, it will foster innovation, brainstorming and • Coffee anyone? Informal meetings exchange of ideas. Break those silos and reap the rewards of shared information. are a great way to share information. Next time someone asks you for coffee, Besides, doesn't a coffee break sound great? remember, it's not about coffee - it's about building relationships and an Until next time, here's to ... environment where communication Better communication, Better business, readily takes place. Better life,Marion Grobb Finkelstein • Take a break. Everyone deserves a COMMUNICATION CATALYST Keynote Speaker / Corporate Trainer / break, and you come back even more Author productive. Share that gift with a www.MarionSpeaks.com colleague or someone who needs a break [email protected] as much as you do. If you use them www.facebook.com/MarionSpeaks
•
Who needs to know? Don't wait for the other person. Define something you know that would be of value to someone else ... and then tell him or her. That's how you create synergy and build trust and rapport.
Recap from last meeting on Better Communication
“Listening is twice as important as talking…….. 2 ears
We thank Gwendolyn J. Ekundayo for taking time to come speak with us. Just a few pointers from her meeting: -Hearing and listening are not the same. -Listening is not just letting sound flow past your ear. -Effective listening means
“Listening is 1 mouth”
working to understand, storing and thinking, and reacting. -Sound successful with volume, pitch, speed, rhythm, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Job Success: Can do attitude High quality skills Good work habits Ability to work with a team Have clear goals
important as
Effective Listening Means….. Work to understand Store and think React
Anything missing?
2 ears
EFFECTIVE LISTENING
twice as talking……..
1 mouth”
Quotable Quotes “When you put faith, hope, and love together, you can raise positive kids in a negative world.” Zig Ziglar “The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” Michelangelo Page 4
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Thank You !!
Deborah Javorka writes: Dear IAAP Family—A heartfelt thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. Deborah Javorka and the Richard Kolody Family
Tiffany Escott writes: I thank you for all the love and support at EFAM during the loss of my grandmother. It was hard for me, however your friendships and laughter and support got me through a tough, yet motivational week. Continue to pray for my family. Thanks, Tiffany
AVERY BOX TOPS CHALLENGE The Alabama Power Chapter of IAAP will be participating in the Avery Box Tops Challenge this year. We are asking BOX that all members take the time to clip Box Tops from the TOPS participating products that you purchase and send them to the Box Tops coordinator. Ask your friends and family to help you collect too. With your help, our chapter has the opportunity to win an educational grant. We are working to determine the school that will benefit the most from our collection. Once a school is chosen, it will be announced. There will be upcoming giveaways for Box Top donations, so start collecting now. For a complete list of participating products, visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/learn/flyers.aspx. Questions? Contact Tabetha Lemonds, Box Tops coordinator, at 8-824-5858 or -6705858 - mail Box tops to BIN PSDF. Page 5
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Cucumbers Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day. Lust one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. Feeling tired in the afternoon? Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror. It will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes. The chemicals cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!! Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!! Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you clean. Submitted by Cindy Frost Page 6
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ALABAMA POWER CHAPTER President’s Message Volume 9 Issue 2 August 31, 2012
Mark your calendars: • September 20 - to be held at Inverness 40 Lakeside • October 18 - Boss’s Day Event with Gene Hallman • January 17 - Inverness 40 Lakeside • February 14 - APY Event • March 13 - Annual Seminar • Vendor Extravaganza in May, in addition to regular May 16 meeting
Inside this issue: Board/Advisors Corrections New Members
2
Newsletter Survey Results
3
Coffee Anyone Recap July Quotable quotes
4
Thank You’s Box Tops
5
Cucumbers
6
The first couple of months as your President have been a whirlwind of activity. After a year of watching and learning from the previous leadership and planning for this year, July 1 finally arrived and I began my term of office. The day after our first meeting of the new fiscal year, I was on a plane headed for Texas for my first International annual meeting. It was an eye-opening experience for me as I attended my first business session as your delegate and then began the process of learning how to lead our chapter. I had very high expectations of how I wanted to accomplish this and many ideas on how to go forward from this point. I talked with leaders of other chapters from all over the world and discovered that our chapter is not unique in the challenges we face concerning recruiting and retaining members, participation in chapter activities and networking, and mentoring each other. I
also learned that one person cannot expect things to change or happen overnight. “It takes a village” and we have a village of 160 members. It takes time, and time is on our side. It takes communication, and we have the tools in place to communicate with each other through our monthly meetings, newsletters, emails, surveys, Yammer, etc. As a member of IAAP and the Alabama Power Chapter, what are your expectations? What is your vision for our chapter? What do YOU want to see accomplished in the upcoming year? I encourage everyone to think about the answers to these questions. We want to hear from you. How can we help you achieve your goals and take pride in your profession, your membership in IAAP and your company? Do you have an idea that we can incorporate into one of our meetings? Do you have a skill you can share to help us plan activities and events? We need to know these things. Help us help you! (Jerry Maguire). When you receive a survey asking for feedback, please
fill it out. These surveys are anonymous and can give us the tools we need in order to grow. If something you are concerned about is not addressed on the survey, please let us know. No idea is too small. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are more than willing to explore new and different ways to make your IAAP experience an exciting and fulfilling one and then put those plans into action. Your idea may just be the one to ignite a fire in this chapter. This does not mean there is anything wrong with our chapter – on the contrary! Since 2004, this chapter has been under the very capable leadership of many different women and has grown from 27 members to 160 members. They did not accomplish this alone. Let’s continue the tradition of being a Chapter of Excellence and meet all our expectations. I am so excited about what we can accomplish together this year! I know it will be a fantastic one and I am looking forward to hearing all your ideas and putting them to work for you! Wanda
2012 Board and Advisors President—Wanda N. Kincaid, CAP-OM, [email protected] President-Elect — Debra Billingsley, CAP-OM, [email protected] 1st Vice President — Lynnell Frazier, [email protected] 2nd Vice President — Latonya King, [email protected] 3rd Vice President — Antoinette M. Woodard, CAP-OM, [email protected] Administrative Secretary — Patsy Brasher, CAP-OM, [email protected] Membership Secretary — Tabetha Lemonds, CAP-OM, [email protected] Treasurer I— Janice Martin, [email protected] Immediate Past President — Prissy Daly, CAP-OM, [email protected] Advisory Directors (Past Presidents)/Executive Sponsor President 2005-06 Kathy Wilkey, CAP-OM, [email protected] President 2006-07 Prissy Daly, CAP-OM, [email protected] President 2007-08 Dianne Hargrove, CAP, [email protected] President 2009-10 Liz McGill, CAP, [email protected] President 2010-2011 Gina Chesser, CAP-OM, [email protected] Executive Sponsor 2012-2013 Earl B. Parsons III, [email protected]
Corrections from July Newsletter Please note that a few names were omitted from the previous newsletter, under the Members of Excellence for 2011-2012. My apologies!! Tabetha M. Lemonds, CAP-OM Darlene Saunders, CAP-OM Antoinette Woodard, CAP-OM
New Members Welcome Sharon Q. Parker.
Welcome Monica Bennett
Sharon is Administrative Assistant in Power Contracts and works at the APC building downtown on 600 North 18 street.
Monica is Executive Secretary, APC Anniston
Sharon is married to Doug. They have no children, but……...two spoiled dogs. Their names are Motley and Millie. Motley is a n English Mastiff and Millie is a Chihuahua/Fox Terrier
Page 2
Monica enjoys gardening, photography and spending time with family
PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE
ALABAMA POWER CHAPTER
Newsletter Survey results Recently we sent out a newsletter survey, so that we can give you, the readers, what you want. These are the results. Approximately one third of membership responded. Out of those responses, this is what we heard— Amount of information: 87% Just right 10% Too much 4% Not Enough Do you read the newsletter:? 75% Always 25% Sometimes Newsletter is informative? 96% Yes 4% No Agree with format? 90% Yes 10% No Do you know who to submit your information to? 66% Yes 34% No More or less clip art? 69% As is 22% Less 10% More Like more photos? 70% Yes 30% No
Suggestions: More variety of names in the newsletter (maybe do member highlights to encourage more participation Technical tips Would like to see more information on members so I can know them better More information on upcoming meetings Page 3
ALABAMA POWER CHAPTER
Coffee Anyone ?? If you work in a large organization, chances are that you know all about "silos" - divisions that keep to themselves and rarely share information. For the entrepreneur, silos can also exist between yourself and suppliers, colleagues, and sometimes (heaven forbid), your clients. Without information being shared, the chance for synergy and innovation is greatly reduced while the chance for recreating the wheel (and spinning them too!) is increased. Here's the question: what could you do to encourage the sharing of ideas and information with people you know? Here's some answers that may work for you:
wisely, taking a break could result in breaking a silo. Positioning yourself as an approachable, proactive and receptive communicator will not only foster internal communications, it will foster innovation, brainstorming and • Coffee anyone? Informal meetings exchange of ideas. Break those silos and reap the rewards of shared information. are a great way to share information. Next time someone asks you for coffee, Besides, doesn't a coffee break sound great? remember, it's not about coffee - it's about building relationships and an Until next time, here's to ... environment where communication Better communication, Better business, readily takes place. Better life,Marion Grobb Finkelstein • Take a break. Everyone deserves a COMMUNICATION CATALYST Keynote Speaker / Corporate Trainer / break, and you come back even more Author productive. Share that gift with a www.MarionSpeaks.com colleague or someone who needs a break [email protected] as much as you do. If you use them www.facebook.com/MarionSpeaks
•
Who needs to know? Don't wait for the other person. Define something you know that would be of value to someone else ... and then tell him or her. That's how you create synergy and build trust and rapport.
Recap from last meeting on Better Communication
“Listening is twice as important as talking…….. 2 ears
We thank Gwendolyn J. Ekundayo for taking time to come speak with us. Just a few pointers from her meeting: -Hearing and listening are not the same. -Listening is not just letting sound flow past your ear. -Effective listening means
“Listening is 1 mouth”
working to understand, storing and thinking, and reacting. -Sound successful with volume, pitch, speed, rhythm, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Job Success: Can do attitude High quality skills Good work habits Ability to work with a team Have clear goals
important as
Effective Listening Means….. Work to understand Store and think React
Anything missing?
2 ears
EFFECTIVE LISTENING
twice as talking……..
1 mouth”
Quotable Quotes “When you put faith, hope, and love together, you can raise positive kids in a negative world.” Zig Ziglar “The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” Michelangelo Page 4
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Thank You !!
Deborah Javorka writes: Dear IAAP Family—A heartfelt thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. Deborah Javorka and the Richard Kolody Family
Tiffany Escott writes: I thank you for all the love and support at EFAM during the loss of my grandmother. It was hard for me, however your friendships and laughter and support got me through a tough, yet motivational week. Continue to pray for my family. Thanks, Tiffany
AVERY BOX TOPS CHALLENGE The Alabama Power Chapter of IAAP will be participating in the Avery Box Tops Challenge this year. We are asking BOX that all members take the time to clip Box Tops from the TOPS participating products that you purchase and send them to the Box Tops coordinator. Ask your friends and family to help you collect too. With your help, our chapter has the opportunity to win an educational grant. We are working to determine the school that will benefit the most from our collection. Once a school is chosen, it will be announced. There will be upcoming giveaways for Box Top donations, so start collecting now. For a complete list of participating products, visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/learn/flyers.aspx. Questions? Contact Tabetha Lemonds, Box Tops coordinator, at 8-824-5858 or -6705858 - mail Box tops to BIN PSDF. Page 5
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Cucumbers Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day. Lust one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. Feeling tired in the afternoon? Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror. It will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes. The chemicals cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!! Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!! Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you clean. Submitted by Cindy Frost Page 6
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