IAAP Hershey Chapter New Member Orientation Presentation
1. Web
Anywhere where you see the green stop sign will be a link to the web for more information.
2. Web
Vision – Be the premier network and resource for the
administrative profession.
Core Purpose – To ensure individuals working in
office and administrative professions have the
opportunity to connect, learn, lead and excel.
4.
Certification Exams - Offered every May and November
Education Forum & Annual Meeting (EFAM) - Held Annually
in July
PA Division Annual Meeting (PDAM) - Held Annually in June,
Location Rotates Around the State
Southcentral Council Meeting – Held in October, Chapters
Within Council Take Turns “Hosting” Each Year
Hershey Chapter Meetings – Held 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
from September through June
6. MANY Opportunities for
Leadership Development
International,
District, Division &
Chapter Levels
◦Conferences & Annual Meetings
◦Chapter Meetings
Serve as Committee Chair or Officer!
7.
Yes, WE OWN IT!!
24 Staff, including CEO Jay
Donahue
International Board of
Directors = Five Officers &
Six District Directors
(elected annually at EFAM),
plus Foundation Chair
8.
Sign On!! – www.iaap-hq.org
Create (or Update) Your Profile
Subscribe to eGroups & Communities
Check Back Often
Great Resource for General IAAP-related Info
◦ Pathways to Excellence (Member & Chapter)
◦ Links to Upcoming Events, Conferences, Webinars
◦ IAAP Bookstore & Logo Shop
9.
Created in 1947
Independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization
Supports IAAP members through research, education &
community-based initiatives
Governed by Board of Regents – Elected Annually
Helps Meet Housing Needs of Admin Professionals
◦ Vista Grande (Retirement Community in Rio Rancho, NM)
◦ Housing Assistance Subsidies to Qualified Members over 55
Provides Annual Scholarships to EFAM
◦ Must be First-time Attendee
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Held annually in July each year
Locations rotate around the country
Conducts Annual Business of Association
◦ Elects Officers, Amends Bylaws, etc.
Generally 1,200 – 2,000 Attendees
LOTS of Educational Sessions & Networking
Pre- and Post-Leadership Workshops
Expensive, but SO worth it!!
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12. Erie
Wyoming Valley
Clear-Penn
Susquehanna Valley
Lehigh Valley
Beaver Valley
Pittsburgh
376 Airport
Altoona
Hershey
Harrisburg
Red Rose
White Rose
(C) – Corporate Chapter
Pfizer Collegeville (C)
Bucks County
Montgomery County
Cephalon (C)
Liberty Bell
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Held annually in June / Locations around the State
Conducts Annual Business of PA Division
◦ Elects Officers, Amends Bylaws, etc.
Generally 80 - 130 Attendees
Excellent Seminar, Keynote Address & Sunday
Workshop
Networking w/Admins from around the State
AFFORDABLE & FUN!! (Scholarship $$ Available)
14.
Board Meetings (1st Tuesday of Each Month)
Format of Membership Meetings
◦ (Networking / Dinner / Program / Business Meeting)
Roberts’ Rules of Order
◦ Provide guidelines for conducting orderly meetings
Participate & Ask Questions
◦ Commonly-Used Acronyms
GET INVOLVED!!
The Pennsylvania Division is 1 of 5 divisions within the Northeast District. The divisions include: ( click )Greater New England (Bermuda) ( click )New York State ( click )New Jersey ( click )Delaware – Maryland – DC ( click ), and of course, Pennsylvania.There are currently 35 Divisions within 6 districts – all comprising our International structure!