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Rock Talk

September 2012

Eagle Rock Chapter President’s Message Maraia Roberts, Chapter President It’s hard to believe that this year is just swooping right by us. I hope we can all look back and recognize some of the good despite all the challenges we encountered along the way. If you have any trouble I encourage to take a gratitude walk daily, something I have learned from one of the instructors at EFAM, Michael Burt. And something similar I heard at Division Annual meeting this past, May, “Always have an attitude of Gratitude”, by Larry Christensen. Despite many hardships that we’ve experienced, we all should be grateful for what we have, because you don’t really know how good you had it, until it’s gone. We are coming up to our annual Fall Pow-Wow, September 21st and 22nd, and it’s going to be an exciting time for all to wind down, and get away and just enjoy each other’s company. This year we will be heading out to Irwin, Idaho which is not the usual place but I promise it’ll be a blast. I do apologize though, because I will not be able to make it this year, due to work and family illness; however, I trust my board, Marie, Leah and Deb will lead the trek and everything will be in order. We will have a craft planned that you could be part of if you so choose. Flyers have already gone out - should you require more information, contact Marie Sovereign or Leah Kent. Coming up October 14, 2012, is our Executive of the Year banquet. If you haven’t sent in your information and nominate your Executive, you still have time Lois Perry is our Chair this year. More information will be coming out on this effort. And then October 27, 2012, is our State Education Forum at the Best Western Burley Inn & Convention Center. This will be my 3 rd State training and I have always enjoyed it. I hope you can make the time to come out and have a fun educational day with us. Remember, take a gratitude walk daily and always be thankful.

Inside this issue President-Elect Message ....2 August Meeting Pics ...........2 Bylaws—Are They Necessary?..........................3 Hummingbird Facts ............3 Menu for Chapter Retreat ..4 Meal Choices for EOTY .......4 Nominations for EOTY ........5 State Education Forum .......5 Obstacles in Our Path .........6 Contact Information ...........6

September Birthdays 

Carey Walton (30th)

September Anniversaries 

Natalie Hebard (2010)



LaNay Robbins (1999)

August Chapter Meeting Guest Speaker, Brian Smith of the Idaho Falls Police Department Debra Petty, President-Elect, filling in for President Maraia Roberts at the podium

Lana Egan showing the Passport to Excellence

LaNay Robbins, Sue Barrow, and Marie Sovereign CAP-OM enjoying the meal

President-Elect Message Upcoming Events September 21—Chapter Retreat, Location TBD October 11—Executive of the Year Banquet, Location TBD October 20—State Education Forum, Burley, ID November 7—Regular Meeting, Red Lion December 5—Christmas Social, Location TBD January 9—Regular Meeting, Red Lion February 6—Training, EITC March 6—Regular Meeting, Red Lion April 3—Nominations, Red Lion April 18—APW Seminar, Location TBD April 24—Member of the Year Banquet, Location TBD May 1—Elections, Red Lion May 17-19—Division Annual Meeting, Park City, UT

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Debra Petty, President-Elect I read a book by Barbara Kingsolver, Small Wonders. I have a love of birds so her story of the hummingbird made a lasting impression on me. She was privileged to witness the fabrication of a hummingbird nest from her window. She described the delicate process in detail. The bird would appear with spider webs, bits of down and lichen which it carefully crafted into a tiny basket. Since reading the book, I always wanted to see one of these nests and hoped someday I would. A couple of years ago, I spent a good part of the summer camping in Palisades with family. I studied these little angels for hours as they visited the nectar feeder watching closely as they left darting among the trees. I believed if I were observant enough I would eventually see one of these little dwellings for myself. My rambles through the woods were unhurried looking at every branch for the prized nest. One particular tree along the trail, which I passed a number of times, had a pine cone lodged between two branches. It was an odd location so I stopped to investigate. It was not a pinecone, but the sought after nest. I was incredibly shocked and so ecstatic at my good fortune! Upon closer look, I found the tiny cup occupied by two little “jellybeans” with very long bills. It was more than I ever hoped. I didn’t stay long as the mother was nervous and the little birds quite immobile. As I walked away, I thought how lucky I was then realized it wasn’t just luck, but a reward for much effort. We don’t want to go through life on auto pilot and in the end find that we didn’t accomplish the things of our heart. Deciding what is important to us and setting goals brings us closer to being the person we want to be.

Bylaws – Are They Necessary? “WE THE PEOPLE” – Those famous words began the definition of one of the greatest organizations in the world – The United States of America. We the People adopted a rule that secures the right to peaceably assemble. A country is its citizens and our organization is its membership. Bylaws establish the real framework of our organization. Bylaws are pretty much what the Constitution is to the good old USA. Bylaws contain the most important single set of rules defining our organization. A few words cannot give you the complete outline of bylaws but every member should be familiar with an organization’s bylaws. The nature of bylaws is sufficient to establish a contract between members and define their rights, duties and mutual obligations. The following outlines the articles that should be in the bylaws: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Name Object Membership Officers Meetings Executive Board Committees Parliamentary Authority Amendments

If you don’t have a basic knowledge of bylaws, the following actual case did occur. President: Now, will someone please put the subject in the form of a motion that we invite these two people as special guests. Member: Madam Chairman, I made the motion about 10 minutes ago and it has been seconded and voted on. President: Well, what do you know? That must have happened while we were serving coffee. Now, what’s next on the agenda? The talents of many capable and competent persons are forever lost to worthwhile service and to their own mental growth because they will explain: “I don’t know one thing about how a meeting should be conducted. I can’t be chairman of anything, not even a committee. I’d be scared silly. . . ask someone else.” Remember, bylaws are the backbone of any organization and knowledge of them will help in any situation. Jerry Colvin, Chair Parliamentary Advisor/Bylaws

Hummingbird Facts  Hummingbirds use spider webs to secure their nest to the chosen location and to hold the nest together.  Nests are usually five to 30 feet above ground and the size of a walnut shell.  In many states it is illegal to possess a hummingbird nest.  Hummingbirds usually lay two eggs. The second egg is normally laid two days after the first. The hummingbird eggs are about the size of a navy bean. The incubation period is 12 to 15 days. During this time, the female will leave the nest only to eat.  The hatchlings will be fed frequently. Their diet consists of nectar, tiny insects and spiders. This high protein diet will enable the young hummingbirds to grow quickly. They will be ready to leave the nest is just over three weeks.  There are 328 known species of hummingbirds.  Most hummingbirds flap their wings about 50 times a second.  A hummingbird's heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute.  Hummingbirds fly an average 2530 mph, but can reach speeds of 60 mph when diving.  Hummingbirds may visit as many as 1,000 flowers per day in their non-stop search for food.  Although the hummingbird is the smallest species of bird, its brain accounts for 4.2% of its total body weight, making it, proportionately, the largest brain in the bird kingdom.  Hummingbirds can live 10 or more years in the wild.  Hummingbirds may travel as far as 2,000 miles migrating to tropical climates.

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Menu for Chapter Retreat ERC Chapter Retreat Date: September 21-22 Agenda: Eat, Drink and Be Merry Card Making will be available for those interested Bring your camera—the fall colors should be breathtaking Location: 527 Chokecherry Lane, Irwin, ID RSVP: Leah Kent, 520-0398 or [email protected]

Friday, September 21, 2012 (Evening Meal) Homemade chili w/cornbread (provided by chapter) Salads/desserts (chapter members) Drink (bring your own) Saturday, September 22, 2012 (Breakfast) Belgian waffles w/strawberries, whipped cream and/or syrup Bacon and/or sausage Orange juice and/or milk Attendees bring a snack or favorite munchies to share Please e-mail Leah Kent @ [email protected] or call her @ 520-0398 the following information:   

Whether you will be attending What you will bring for evening meal or breakfast Whether you will be driving

Please RSVP to Leah by Tuesday, September 18.

“One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.” - Iris Murdoch Executive of the Year Banquet

Meal Choices for EOTY Banquet

Date: October 11, 2012

All are served with your choice of Miso or French Onion Soup or Salad

Time: 5:30 p.m. Social, 6:00 p.m. Program Begins

Sirloin Steak – 9 oz. house cut sirloin steak, seasoned, grilled to temperature topped with Madera wine sauce. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed vegetables

Location: Whitewater Grill/ Wasabi Meal Choices: see adjacent article for details Cost: $25.00 RSVP: Marcia Pratt, 533-0122 or [email protected]

Tonkatsu – Panko breaded pork loin topped with Japanese favorite “Bull-dog” sauce, served with tempura vegetables and steamed rice Shrimp Tempura – Large shrimp lightly tempura battered – served with tempura vegetables, steamed rice and tempura sauce Asian Salmon Salad – Grilled salmon served over mixed greens with feta cheese, roasted bell peppers, green onions and crispy wontons – served with honey sesame dressing Truffle Stuffed Chicken Breast – Free range chicken breast with truffles, herb and spices, topped with sauce supreme and served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

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Desert is New York Cheese Cake with Raspberry sauce

To:

Eagle Rock Chapter Members

From:

Lois Perry, Chair EOTY Committee

Subject:

NOMINATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

Annually Eagle Rock Chapter (ERC) presents the Executive of the Year (EOTY) Award. The following criteria and guidelines are to be used for nominating your executive. Criteria The EOTY award is presented to an IAAP® member’s executive who has supported the goals and mission of IAAP and the chapter member’s participation by:     

Supporting IAAP and other professional activities Their ability to motivate, stimulate and challenge Their outstanding qualities or personal attributes Their Supervisory ability Their interaction with other office personnel (superiors, peers and subordinates)

State Education Forum Date: October 20, 2012, 9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Location: Best Western Inn and Convention Center, Burley, ID Speakers: Marilyn Taylor CAP—“Survival of the CoGenerational Workplace”, LaNay Robbins—”Team Building”, Rachael Barnett—”Goal Setting for Any Occasion”, Bobbie Moos—”SharePoint Made Easy for the End User” Meal: Lunch included w/ Registration Registration: $40 for Merited and Student Members, $45 for Professional Members, Complete the Registration Form included with this newsletter and send to Bobbie Moos

Guidelines    

Provide a one-page (maximum) essay using the attached nomination form Do NOT include the nominee’s name and/or business anywhere except in the first line of the form. Include the above listed elements to the extent possible Return the nomination form to: Lois Perry 3717 E 100 N Rigby ID 83442

All nominations must be received by October 1, 2012. If you have any questions, please call Lois at work at 522-5370 or e-mail [email protected].

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.,

P.S. I Love You

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The Obstacles in Our Path Eagle Rock Chapter The Rock Talk newsletter is published monthly by the Eagle Rock Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals. The Chapter was organized in 1974 and received their charter in February 1974. The Chapter meets at the Red Lion Hotel in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the first Wednesday of each month. Our meetings are fo-

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a Roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the King's' wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand: Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition. “In difficult times, where many see threats, leaders see opportunities.” – Unknown

cused on career development and enhancement. Contact one

Submitted by Lana Egan from the INL License to Lead Forum

of the Chapter Officers below for additional information.

Contact Information 2012-2013 Eagle Rock Chapter Officers www.iaap-eaglerock.org Maraia Roberts, President [email protected], 208-201-5191 Debra Petty, President-Elect [email protected], 208-612-8276 Leah Kent, Treasurer [email protected], 208-520-0398 Marie Sovereign CAP, Secretary [email protected], 208-533-7205 2012-2013 Idaho-Oregon-Utah Division Officers www.iaap-id-or-ut.org Marilyn Taylor CAP, President LaNay Robbins, President-Elect Rachael Barnett, Secretary Bobbie Moos, Treasurer 2012-2014 Northwest District Director Lisa A. Hogan, CAP-OM [email protected]