Messages from the President

Dear Members,

As I write the May update, it is a beautiful sunny spring day. Love it!!! I feel like I should be home doing some spring cleaning or playing outside.
This past weekend we held our APW education day “Today’s Mobile Office: Don’t be left out!”. If you were unable to attend, you missed an excellent event. We had wonderful speakers, learned about 365, Cloud and what’s new at Microsoft, and some good tips for our cell phones (i.e. Cozi.com, groupme and keyring). Our breakfast was delicious, networking (met new Admins from Cat, our CIA sister chapter), and everyone won a door prize.
Our next meeting will be May 7 regarding “Juggling Multiple Priorities”. As a busy Admin, wife, mom, and friend, this is something I can always use some help with. How about you? Don’t forget to RSVP by May 3 to Mary Pyatt. (See attached flyer for details)
Also, within the next few weeks, nominations for the 2013-2014 Chapter Board will be sent out. If you are interested in a Board position, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Dear Members,

SPRINGTIME!!!!  It is near (I hope).  I know that I am ready to see the grass turn green (ask me in May about grass when I have to start mowing) and flowers bloom.  Two exciting Tri-County events in April, our Chapter meeting on April 2nd (see attached flyer) and mark your calendars:  Save the Date, April 20, 9am – 1:00 pm for an exciting APW education day (more details soon).

In case you missed our March meeting, it was great (Deanna did an awesome job presenting), enjoyed learning more about Taking Minutes and our interactive group discussion on this topic.  I am attaching Deanna’s power point presentation and Luann Morelock’s email with her templates for agenda/minutes plus basic instructions on her process for minutes and how to use the templates.

You will find attached our May Chapter flyer as well.   Check out the reminders below for Box Tops, etc.

Our Tri-County year is flying by fast.  I hope to see all of you at our April meeting.   Also,  within the next few weeks, we will be seeking Members to step up to the Board and committees for 2013-2014.  So please be thinking about spreading your wings, taking on new challenges and continued professional growth!!!

I wish each of you have a Blessed Easter!

Dear Members,

As we all reflect on what we have to be thankful for such as our health, family, friends and Tri-County,  I wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.

I am so thankful for the Board, Committee Chairs and all of the members for everything each of you do.

We had a wonderful November meeting at the Rally Point with our very own Donna Greer presenting. Also, Victoria Prestia, Illinois Division Secretary joined us and gave an Illinois Division Update. 

Please make sure you have your calendars marked for the December meeting, the meeting will be a webinar plus a business meeting conducted from our very own homes.  I look forward to this.  Make sure you RSVP!!!!

Also, coming soon an announcement for a January Social, keep on the lookout!

Reminders:

• Bring your “Box Tops” and “Dress for Success” donations!!

• IAAP Tri-County Chapter On-line Meeting / Webinar
• December 4, 2012  •  Meeting at 6:00 PM CST • Webinar at 6:30 PM CST  •  $10.00
  (Free to Tri-County Members!)
• Full Speed Ahead: Self-Success Tips for the Career-Minded
• Presented Dewoun Hayes, MAEd, CAP-OM, Elite Office Concepts, Inc. (http://adminhotspot.blogspot.com/)
• Your life is your business; you are the CEO of your own company called SELF. This means you profit and prosper from the decisions you make and actions you take. As the CEO, you are responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and executing goals and objectives in order to grow.
• Are you managing yourSELF effectively and efficiently? Is your business going according to plan? What is your vision of yourSELF? This workshop will provide the necessary tools needed to start your SELF Success Portfolio and identify the steps needed to put you on the right track to being successful in the workplace.
• Create task lists that motivate 
• Understand the value of mentor partnerships
• Devise effective methods for problem solving
• Think critically about the next steps related to career choices
• Recognize and take advantage of  hidden talents

• Register online at:http://form.jotformpro.com/form/22905527028958
  Log-in information will be emailed to you with confirmation of your registration!
• 1 Recertification Point!

Dates:

December 4, 2012 – Tri-County Chapter Meeting: (Webinar) Full Speed Ahead: Self-Success Tips for the Career-Minded

December 5, 2012 - Free Illinois Division Webinar! 2012-2013 International President-Elect Judie Yannarelli, CAP-OM will co-host a presentation on Increasing Member Involvement! This one hour chapter success webinar will be held on December 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM CT.

December 13, 2012 -  VIP December 13, 7:00 pm CT program will be Tips and Tricks for Navigating the IAAP and VIP Websites. Learn how to find what you want on the IAAP HQ website. And our very own Webmaster will talk to us about our VIP site! Cost is $6 for all attendees.

See you soon,

Fall… a beautiful time of the year with the leaves changing, basketball season starting, soup and Apple cider time!!! As we all start gearing up for the Holidays, I would like to share some information and dates with you.

Our October webinar was a great success in many ways. Our Chapter raised about $400, 33 people registered for live webinar and 13 for the recorded webinar. Kudos to all involved to make this happen (Deb Steveson, Diana Hampton, Mary Pyatt, Donna Greer)!!!!! October was also our membership drive. We had 4 guests. Remember, you do not have to wait for a membership drive to invite guests. Invite someone for our November meeting. “ Be the ONE” to bring our next Tri-County member!

Reminders:

 · Please promote the sale of our Bergner Community Day Booklets by either purchasing a booklet for yourself, selling one to a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor. If you were not at the October meeting, please contact me, Judy Zimmerman, via e-mail: judy.l.zimmerman@osfhealthcare.org or by phone @655-2057 to request booklets. The booklets are $5.00 and our chapter retains the full $5.00. The booklets will still be available at our November meeting as Community Days are November 9 & 10.
· The November meeting is also the last opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the quilt. The chances are $1.00 each or 6@$5.00. The drawing will be held at the November meeting.
· Bring your “Box Tops” and “Dress for Success” donations!! 

Information: We (TC) entered the Avery award program last year. For each chapter that didn't win the 'big' prize, a $5.00 donation was sent to IAAP. Here is the notification from Avery (letter attached):

Dear 2012 Avery Great Results Chapter & Division Achievement Awards Entrant,
           Please see the attached letter from Avery regarding a consolation award donation made in the name                    of each chapter entered in the 2012 contest.
Thank you for your participation!

www.iaap-illinoisdivision.org

The AP Odyssey into the Future

November 7, 2012 7:00 pm CT - Webinar - Show Value During Performance Reviews!!! Free for Illinois Division members, just $10 for everyone else. Our next webinar will be Jan Marino (career coach extraordinaire!) teaching us how to Show Value During Performance Reviews. Everyone can learn something about this important subject! Webinar has been approved for one recertification point.

December 4, 2012 – Tri-County Chapter Meeting: (Webinar) Full Speed Ahead: Self-Success Tips for the Career-Minded