The Gold Coaster
The Gold Coaster Fall Edition2012
Message from our President Welcome to the first edition of the SWCT Newsletter. Below are some of our past activites this year, including GNED, EFAM, and the Sept & Oct meetings. We look forward to seeing you at a future event. November 2012 Issue
Topics in this Issue
Happy Holidays, Elizabeth White-Peters President, MoE 2012-13
President’s Message Fundraising Activities Educational Programs Board of Directors/Committees Events
Find Us at:
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SWCT Fundraising Southwestern CT Chapter will offer you, your family and friends, new and unique opportunities to participate in our various fundraisers. If you have any ideas or suggestions on fundraisers in the future, contact: Reyna Vallejo: [email protected].
Entertainment 2013 Coupon Savings Book. There is no start-up fee. There is a five book commitment. Each book sells for $30 and we would earn a profit of 10% for 5-9 books and 20% for 10-50 books. If everyone sells two books, we would earn a $240 profit.
Avon Products fundraiser is currently being offered. Checkout the SWCT Avon flyer and please visit website and don't forget the special code: "meetup2012"
http://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/springCatalog.html
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Division Workshops/Webinars
Effective Communication – Tips on how to communicate assertively and respectfully presented by Bianca Constance Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST 1 recertification point pending Bianca Constance is an Executive Assistant at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association where she works closely with the Executive Vice President in charge of Member Engagement. Bianca served on the International Board of directors as the Northeast District Director for 2011-2012. Free for GNED members, $10 for non-GNED members $15 for non-IAAP members Contact Sharon King, GNED Secretary to participate at [email protected] by December 8, 2012
Time and Workload Management presented by Rhonda Scharf Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 1 recertification point
Recordings of Past Workshops and Webinars Click on the title to go directly to the recording Psychic Leadership: Knowing What Your Boss Needs Before They Do Take Off From Where You Are! A Fast Action Plan To Getting What You Really Want Art of Being Organized 7 Skills You Need to Keep Your Career Moving Forward Building Trust Creating a Skills Portfolio Tips/Tricks for Word, Excel and PowerPoint SharePoint: What It Is and Why We Care - recording / PowerPoint
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2012-2013 Board & Committee Contact Information Position
Board Officer
Contact Information
President
Elizabeth White-Peters, CAP-OM
Vice President
Reyna Vallejo
Secretary
Pat Chester
Treasurer
Carmen I. Roldan, CAP-OM
[email protected] [email protected] 203-274-3709 cell & 203-345-5754 landline [email protected] 203-918-2323 [email protected] [email protected] 203-354-2870 [email protected]
Committee
Committee Chair
Contact Information
APW / Programs Chair
Peggy Ficano
[email protected]
ByLaws and RTF Chair
Judy Bruen
[email protected]
Certification and Membership Chair
Martha Zenner
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Elizabeth Percheson
[email protected]
Ways and Means Chair
Reyna Vallejo
[email protected]
Webmaster
Ivette Aquilino, CAP-OM
[email protected]
SWCT Board of Directors
President Elizabeth White-Peters VP, Ways & Means Chapter co-Chair Reyna Vallejo Secretary Patricia Chester Treasurer Carmen I. Roldan
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Technology Education Conference (TEC)
Annual SWCT Holiday Networking Date: December 18, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00PM Location: TBD Cost: Under $30.00
Event Date: March 17 – 20, 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA
Mohegan Sun Casino Chapter Fundraiser Date: March 9, 2013 Cost: $30 per person
Hotel: Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA Register Now
Departure Times: 2:00 pm Norwalk pickup Exit 16 I-95 commuter lot 2:30 pm Stratford pickup Exit 32 I-95 commuter lot Return Time: 10:00 pm return from Mohegan Sun Casino
2013 GNED Annual Meeting & Conference Event Date: May 31 June 2, 2013
Administrative Professionals Week Date: April 21–27, 2013 Location: TBD Time: TBD Cost: Raffle tickets for APW will be sold at $5.00 each
Location: Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts Hotel: Plymouth Harbor Radisson GNED Division Annual Meeting
EFAM 2013
CAP & Org Mgmt. Exams CAP & OM exams Event Date:
Exam Dates
July 27–31, 2013
May 4, 2013
Location:
Nov. 2, 2013
Anaheim, CA Hotel: Marriott Anaheim
Deadline Dates Feb. 15, 2013 (Feb. 28, 2013, with late fee) Aug. 15, 2013 (Aug. 31, 2013, with late fee)
Registration: http://www.iaa p-hq.org/efam EFAM 2013 Room Block Open:
Room block reservations
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Member Recognition The following members have been presented with the You’re the Best Award by Northeast District Director, Sharon McPherson, CAP-OM.
Education Forum and Annual Meeting (EFAM) Scholarships to administrative professionals who have not attended the IAAP Education Forum and Annual Meeting. EFAM is the Association’s signature conference and includes information, education and training germane to the profession to assist administrative professionals in their personal career development and workplace productivity. The EFAM scholarships are for one year only and targeted to first-time attendees.
In September: Carmen Roldan, CAP-OM In November: Reyna Vallejo If you would like to recognize a member who embodies the spirit of this year’s theme to Be the One, please contact Susan Walsh, CAP- OM at [email protected].
Housing Assistance Subsidies to administrative professionals who are in need, age 55 or older, and qualify for financial assistance. The program is designed to assist those administrative professionals that do not have the financial resources to help secure an affordable place to call their home upon retirement. To qualify for assistance, the administrative professional must live in a retirement community, meet specific eligibility requirements, and be willing to submit personal financial information to document their eligibility.
Pathways of Excellence Congratulations to the following SWCT chapter members for achieving Member of Excellence for the 2011 – 2012 year!
Ivette T. Aquilino, CAP-OM Barbara L. Campbell, CAP-OM Carmen I. Roldan, CAP–OM Elizabeth J. White-Peters, CAP-OM
GNED Scrapbook Contest Help SWCT in Flight participate in the GNED Scrapbook Contest.
This year marks the first year that the chapter is being recognized as a Chapter of Excellence. Congratulations to all!
**Chairperson Needed**
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Anniversaries October/November/December 9 years in October Ivette Aquilino, CAP-OM Pat Chester
7 years in October
Diane Costello
2 years in November
Amy Grassi
1 year in November
Catherine Karas
1 year in October
Leah Liptak
7 years in October
Pat Murphy
7 years in December
Carol Nardi
7 years in October
Renee Prosper
4 years in December
Jeanne Raila
2 years in December
Welcome New Members Pamela Dawson Beverly Butler
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We welcome contributions for future newsletters!! Please send photos, articles and such to: [email protected]
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Message from our President Welcome to the first edition of the SWCT Newsletter. Below are some of our past activites this year, including GNED, EFAM, and the Sept & Oct meetings. We look forward to seeing you at a future event. November 2012 Issue
Topics in this Issue
Happy Holidays, Elizabeth White-Peters President, MoE 2012-13
President’s Message Fundraising Activities Educational Programs Board of Directors/Committees Events
Find Us at:
1
SWCT Fundraising Southwestern CT Chapter will offer you, your family and friends, new and unique opportunities to participate in our various fundraisers. If you have any ideas or suggestions on fundraisers in the future, contact: Reyna Vallejo: [email protected].
Entertainment 2013 Coupon Savings Book. There is no start-up fee. There is a five book commitment. Each book sells for $30 and we would earn a profit of 10% for 5-9 books and 20% for 10-50 books. If everyone sells two books, we would earn a $240 profit.
Avon Products fundraiser is currently being offered. Checkout the SWCT Avon flyer and please visit website and don't forget the special code: "meetup2012"
http://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/springCatalog.html
2
Division Workshops/Webinars
Effective Communication – Tips on how to communicate assertively and respectfully presented by Bianca Constance Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST 1 recertification point pending Bianca Constance is an Executive Assistant at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association where she works closely with the Executive Vice President in charge of Member Engagement. Bianca served on the International Board of directors as the Northeast District Director for 2011-2012. Free for GNED members, $10 for non-GNED members $15 for non-IAAP members Contact Sharon King, GNED Secretary to participate at [email protected] by December 8, 2012
Time and Workload Management presented by Rhonda Scharf Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 1 recertification point
Recordings of Past Workshops and Webinars Click on the title to go directly to the recording Psychic Leadership: Knowing What Your Boss Needs Before They Do Take Off From Where You Are! A Fast Action Plan To Getting What You Really Want Art of Being Organized 7 Skills You Need to Keep Your Career Moving Forward Building Trust Creating a Skills Portfolio Tips/Tricks for Word, Excel and PowerPoint SharePoint: What It Is and Why We Care - recording / PowerPoint
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2012-2013 Board & Committee Contact Information Position
Board Officer
Contact Information
President
Elizabeth White-Peters, CAP-OM
Vice President
Reyna Vallejo
Secretary
Pat Chester
Treasurer
Carmen I. Roldan, CAP-OM
[email protected] [email protected] 203-274-3709 cell & 203-345-5754 landline [email protected] 203-918-2323 [email protected] [email protected] 203-354-2870 [email protected]
Committee
Committee Chair
Contact Information
APW / Programs Chair
Peggy Ficano
[email protected]
ByLaws and RTF Chair
Judy Bruen
[email protected]
Certification and Membership Chair
Martha Zenner
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Elizabeth Percheson
[email protected]
Ways and Means Chair
Reyna Vallejo
[email protected]
Webmaster
Ivette Aquilino, CAP-OM
[email protected]
SWCT Board of Directors
President Elizabeth White-Peters VP, Ways & Means Chapter co-Chair Reyna Vallejo Secretary Patricia Chester Treasurer Carmen I. Roldan
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Technology Education Conference (TEC)
Annual SWCT Holiday Networking Date: December 18, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00PM Location: TBD Cost: Under $30.00
Event Date: March 17 – 20, 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA
Mohegan Sun Casino Chapter Fundraiser Date: March 9, 2013 Cost: $30 per person
Hotel: Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA Register Now
Departure Times: 2:00 pm Norwalk pickup Exit 16 I-95 commuter lot 2:30 pm Stratford pickup Exit 32 I-95 commuter lot Return Time: 10:00 pm return from Mohegan Sun Casino
2013 GNED Annual Meeting & Conference Event Date: May 31 June 2, 2013
Administrative Professionals Week Date: April 21–27, 2013 Location: TBD Time: TBD Cost: Raffle tickets for APW will be sold at $5.00 each
Location: Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts Hotel: Plymouth Harbor Radisson GNED Division Annual Meeting
EFAM 2013
CAP & Org Mgmt. Exams CAP & OM exams Event Date:
Exam Dates
July 27–31, 2013
May 4, 2013
Location:
Nov. 2, 2013
Anaheim, CA Hotel: Marriott Anaheim
Deadline Dates Feb. 15, 2013 (Feb. 28, 2013, with late fee) Aug. 15, 2013 (Aug. 31, 2013, with late fee)
Registration: http://www.iaa p-hq.org/efam EFAM 2013 Room Block Open:
Room block reservations
5
Member Recognition The following members have been presented with the You’re the Best Award by Northeast District Director, Sharon McPherson, CAP-OM.
Education Forum and Annual Meeting (EFAM) Scholarships to administrative professionals who have not attended the IAAP Education Forum and Annual Meeting. EFAM is the Association’s signature conference and includes information, education and training germane to the profession to assist administrative professionals in their personal career development and workplace productivity. The EFAM scholarships are for one year only and targeted to first-time attendees.
In September: Carmen Roldan, CAP-OM In November: Reyna Vallejo If you would like to recognize a member who embodies the spirit of this year’s theme to Be the One, please contact Susan Walsh, CAP- OM at [email protected].
Housing Assistance Subsidies to administrative professionals who are in need, age 55 or older, and qualify for financial assistance. The program is designed to assist those administrative professionals that do not have the financial resources to help secure an affordable place to call their home upon retirement. To qualify for assistance, the administrative professional must live in a retirement community, meet specific eligibility requirements, and be willing to submit personal financial information to document their eligibility.
Pathways of Excellence Congratulations to the following SWCT chapter members for achieving Member of Excellence for the 2011 – 2012 year!
Ivette T. Aquilino, CAP-OM Barbara L. Campbell, CAP-OM Carmen I. Roldan, CAP–OM Elizabeth J. White-Peters, CAP-OM
GNED Scrapbook Contest Help SWCT in Flight participate in the GNED Scrapbook Contest.
This year marks the first year that the chapter is being recognized as a Chapter of Excellence. Congratulations to all!
**Chairperson Needed**
6
Anniversaries October/November/December 9 years in October Ivette Aquilino, CAP-OM Pat Chester
7 years in October
Diane Costello
2 years in November
Amy Grassi
1 year in November
Catherine Karas
1 year in October
Leah Liptak
7 years in October
Pat Murphy
7 years in December
Carol Nardi
7 years in October
Renee Prosper
4 years in December
Jeanne Raila
2 years in December
Welcome New Members Pamela Dawson Beverly Butler
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We welcome contributions for future newsletters!! Please send photos, articles and such to: [email protected]
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