Fox Cities IAAP Connection June 2014
From Our President Contents
“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walter E. Disney
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Chapter Annual Meeting
Thank you for giving me the courage to pursue my dreams.
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Chapter of Excellence
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Upcoming Events
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Member Celebrations
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Member of Excellence
Thank you for helping me learn key points in leadership and ways to continuously grow personally and professionally. You all have touched my life more than a few words on this page can convey and I am truly grateful. With your support, I will continue on my IAAP leadership journey to the position of Wisconsin Division Vice President (2014-15.)
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Contact Us
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Committees
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Newsletter Submissions
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EFAM 2014
If you’re… an established veteran looking for new skill sets and connections; new to the profession and looking for guidance; or anywhere in between, IAAP is there.
IAAP – Leading Administrative Professionals
Wait! Our journey together is not quite over. Please be sure to join us for our chapter annual meeting on June 17 (see Page 2 for details) as we finish off this business year by voting for and installing our incoming officers. This leadership team will begin a new business year by offering us a fresh start of endless opportunities and exciting unknown adventures. Our path to happiness may twist and turn, and most likely lead us in unexpected directions. But no matter what happens with IAAP, please remember – difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. As you continue on your personal journey, please be sure to make time as an administrative professional and surround yourself with other like-minded individuals to learn about how you can improve your office and recharge yourself. You can do this through chapter meetings; in the online community; and at EFAM 2014 in Milwaukee July 26-30 (see Page 5 for details.) There is still time to register, so be sure to talk to your employer about the benefits for your office and your professional journey.
At your service,
Annamarie Zimmerman, CAP-OM 2013-2014 President
IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Annual Meeting Date:
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Location:
Mark’s East Side (1405 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton) Directions: Click the underlined address above to get directions Details: Front Door Entrance
Agenda:
5:00 – 5:30 p.m. = Networking 5:30 – 5:45 p.m. = Vote for 2014-2015 IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Officers: President: Kristine Koss, CAP-OM Vice President:
Lori Frederick
Treasurer:
Kim Bazan
Secretary:
Pla Yang
5:45 – 6:45 p.m. = Dinner 6:45 – 7:00 p.m. = Installation of 2014-2015 IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Officers by Kris Pool, CAP-OM, Wisconsin Division Secretary Menu:
Mark’s East Side – IAAP Condensed Menu
Cost:
Varies on Dinner Choice
Attendees:
Chapter members and guests are welcome to attend
Registration:
Confirm your attendance before Noon on Thursday, June 12 by emailing Lori Frederick
Chapter of Excellence 2013-2014 Our Wisconsin Division President, Lynne Woida, CAP-OM, sent the following note: “I’m very proud of Fox Cities this year. You planned top notch education, great social events, and obviously paid special attention to your members. I was grateful to be included in May’s meeting. Thank you so much for your attention to the governance of your chapter. I know how much time and brain/heart power it required, and it shows in the caliber and operation of Fox Cities. As chair of the Division Transition Committee, I look forward to helping and working with you as the chapters and division dissolve, but even more so as we brainstorm ways to educate and elevate our local admins under the new structure. I loved twirling with you this year.” Congratulations to our members who achieved their Member of Excellence status (Page 3) and made this an achievable goal for the Fox Cities Chapter!
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Member Celebrations Please join us in congratulating the following IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter members as they celebrate their birthday and IAAP membership anniversary this month: Birthdays:
Laurie Hoelzel – June 21 Lori Frederick – June 28 Carol Thiel – July 18 Mandy Vowell – July 6
Membership Anniversaries: June: Florence Brewster Lori Maki Sadie Baha
July: Pamela Nitzschke Nicole Wolf
Upcoming Events Visit our website for event details. July 26-30, 2014 IAAP – Education Forum and Annual Meeting (EFAM 2014) Wisconsin Center (Milwaukee) August 19, 2014 IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Meeting *Details TBA September 16, 2014 IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Meeting *Details TBA October 21, 2014 IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Meeting *Details TBA October 24-25, 2014 IAAP – Wisconsin Division Fall Education Conference Kalahari Resort (Wisconsin Dells) November 18, 2014 IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Meeting *Details TBA
Congratulations to the following members for achieving Member of Excellence status for 2013-2014:
Annamarie Zimmerman, CAP-OM Donelle Gelinskey Lori Frederick Lori Maki, CAP Kathy Mason, CAP-OM Kristine Koss, CAP-OM
December 16, 2014 IAAP – Fox Cities Chapter Meeting *Details TBA
*Meeting details to be announced by the Fox Cities Chapter FY2014-2015 Officers and Board of Directors
The above members have helped the Fox Cities Chapter qualify for the final Chapter of Excellence criterion! This calculates to roughly 20.7% of our membership that has already qualified for Member of Excellence status (the second highest percentage in the Wisconsin Division.)
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Contact Us
Committees
Officers (2013-2014) President: Annamarie Zimmerman, CAP-OM Vice-President: Lori Frederick Treasurer: Mandy Vowell, CAP Secretary: Kristine Koss, CAP-OM
Due to the membership size of the Fox Cities Chapter, all members are encouraged to participate within one (or more) Committee for the 2013-14 business year.
Wisconsin Division Liaison Kris Pool, CAP-OM – Division Secretary Website www.IAAP-FoxCities.org
Please contact the Chair/Co-Chairs to participate in the following Committees:
Chapter of Excellence: 2013-2014
IAAP Vision
Be the premier network and resource for the administrative profession.
IAAP Core Purpose To ensure individuals working in office and administrative professions have the opportunity to connect, learn, lead and excel.
Newsletter Submissions
Administrative Professional Week – o Kathy Mason, CAP-OM Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee – o Carol Thiel Certification – o Karen Strey, CAP Fundraising – o Open Membership – o Carol Thiel o Lori Maki, CAP Newsletter (Fox Cities IAAP Connection) – o Kristine Koss, CAP-OM Program & Professional Development – o Lori Frederick Scholarship – o Donelle Gelinskey Sunshine – o Karen Strey, CAP The Foundation of IAAP – o Lori Maki, CAP Website – o Annamarie Zimmerman, CAP-OM Financial Review* – o Kristine Koss, CAP-OM Nominations* – o Kristine Koss, CAP-OM Tellers* – o Open *Ad Hoc
Please submit your content via email prior to the last business day of each month to Rhea Stiles at
[email protected]. For our next issue, please submit your content no later than July 31, 2014.
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What?
The Education Forum and Annual Meeting (EFAM) is the world's premier career training and networking conference for administrative and office professionals.
When?
July 26-30, 2014
Where? Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Why?
You can’t miss EFAM 2014 for technical and managerial skills are increasingly important for you as an administrative professional. You have to be proactive about your own professional development in order to stay savvy.
More?
Check out the IAAP website for registration and details regarding the conference.
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