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In this issue:
President's Message
Michigan Division Updates
MDAM 2010
MDEW 2010
Pathways to Excellence
Committee News
Chapter News
International News
Upcoming Events
MDAM 2010
May 21-22 2010
MDEW 2010
September 18, 2010
Pathways to Excellence
You can help participate in any of the Pathways to Excellence programs:
Member of Excellence
Chapter of Excellence
Division of Excellence
2009-2010 MI Division Board
President
Heather Thomas, CAP
Lansing Tuebor Chapter
President-Elect
Marie Ouzoonian, CPS/CAP
Kalamazoo Chapter
Vice President
Marcia Barrette-Rushton, CPS/CAP
Northern Michigan Chapter
Recording Secretary
Connie Rubel, CAP
Kelly Services Chapter
Communications Secretary
Ann Henkel
Tri-County Chapter
Treasurer
Ruth Sorensen
Western Shores Chapter
Web site
www.iaapmichigan.org
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President's Message
March, in my world, means March madness. Not only am I a big fan of the NCAA basketball tournament, March madness seems to ring true in my life as well. There are many birthdays to remember. March is a crazy time at work planning our upcoming special programs. Also, it seems like a lot of my daughter's school events happen in March. That, on top of a busy IAAP month, it truly is March madness.
Watching last week's Michigan State tournament game on Sunday gave me inspiration for writing this message. For those who do not watch basketball, let me fill you in. Before half-time, Kalin Lucas, MSU's star guard and team leader, suffered a major injury to his ankle, taking him out of the game. It was pretty scary seeing him limp off the floor wondering if he would return. Instead of giving up and giving in, the team came together and stepped up their game. They battled their own injuries and fatigue through the second half. New leaders took charge and rallied their teammates. In the last seconds of the game, when it looked like they would lose, their backup guard, Korie Lucious scored the game winning basket as the game clock expired. It was AWESOME!
I relate that to IAAP! This has been a rough year in Michigan but I am continually amazed at how we as a division continue to work together in making sure we hold true to our mission. That is why this year's MDAM theme is "All Star Team." Everyone of you is an IAAP all star! Your commitment to IAAP and the Michigan Division benefits all of us! Keep up the great work and I hope to see everyone at our Annual Meeting in May and/or at one of the many wonderful chapter APW events throughout the division.
Keep shining! - Heather
Heather Thomas CAP
Michigan Division President
Michigan Division Updates
Michigan Division Survey
We would like to thank everyone that participated in the Michigan Division Survey. We received a lot of good information to help the Division to grow. The following participants names where picked at random as winners of a $10 gift card for participating:
Cindy Lokovich - Sandy Shores
Michelle Trumble - Northern Michigan
Rose Barbre, CAP - Ann Arbor Area
Judy Timmons, CPS/CAP - Midland
Stephanie Watkins - Kalamazoo
Michigan Division Email Protocol
In our crazy world of emails that all of our fellow Michigan division members receive, we wanted to send a friendly reminder regarding email protocol regarding IAAP related messages. Many division members have set up rules in their email clients to separate IAAP messages for later action. The protocol that has been created includes the following:
In your subject line, please include IAAP -, followed by one of the following:
- FYI (For Your Information)
- URGENT
- RR (for when a reply is requested)
- NRN (for when no reply is needed)
- ACTION (when action is needed by the recipient)
If you have any questions on these protocols, just contact any Michigan Division Officer. Thank you so much for your help!
Michigan Division 2009-2010 Awards
The Michigan Division awards for 2009-2010 are now posted on the Members Only page of our website. For more information, click here.
Michigan Division Star Performer Award
Not sure if you (or your fellow division member) qualifies for a star performer award? If you or your colleague is an active member of IAAP, they most likely DO qualify. The division board has developed a sheet with suggestions on how members can qualify for this award. For more information, click here. The deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague is April 15, 2010, anything entered after that date will be recognized at MDAM 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Marcia Barrette-Rushton CPS/CAP, MD Vice President at vicepresident@iaapmichigan.org.
Michigan Division Annual Meeting 2010
Registration is now open for the 61st Michigan Division Annual meeting at the Doubletree Hotel in Bay City on May 21 and 22, 2010. Our special guest will be our International President, Susan Shamali CPS/CAP. Click here for the registration form. For more information click on MDAM 2010. Volunteer opportunities are now posted here.
Michigan Division Education Workshop
It's also never too early to plan to attend MDEW 2010 on September 18, 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth. Keep watching the MDEW page on the Michigan Division website for further updates.
Pathways to Excellence
The Pathways to Excellence program is going strong.
Below are some things that you as a member can be doing now to achieve this rating:
Sign your Member of Excellence Commitment Agreement for 2009-10. To download the form, click here.
Participate in the Web Community.
Ask questions in the e-groups, write a blog, start an e-group of your own.
Pay your membership dues on time (or early)
Invite a co-worker or friend to become a member of IAAP.
Get involved in a leadership role in your Chapter/Division or International.
Integrate IAAP membership and involvement into your annual performance review.
Participating in the Member of Excellence program can be rewarding on the division level as all members who submit their MoE application to headquarters (and let the MD President-Elect know) prior to April 30 will be entered into a drawing at MDAM.
Your chapter leaders can also be working now to becoming chapters of excellence. Some things that should be already accomplished (and/or should be done soon) include:
Your chapter president should sign your chapter's commitment agreement for 2009.
Hosting a membership drive during the IAAP year.
Send a delegate to MDAM in Bay City.
Committee News
Nominations
The slate of officers for 2010-2011 is now posted, click here for the slate. The Treasurer position is still available and can be nominated from the floor at the Michigan Division Annual Meeting.
For questions, please contact Jean Weaver CPS/CAP at jhweaver@midcogen.com
Bylaws and Standing Rules
The proposed amendments to the Michigan Division Bylaws and Standing Rules will be sent next week to chapter leaders and division members-at-large. For more information, please contact Karen Charnawskas CPS at klccps@sbcglobal.net.
Chapter News from Around the Division
Saginaw Valley Chapter
Please come join the Saginaw Valley and Midland Chapters for a Seminar on Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. The presentation will be given by Brian Blasko on “Cruisin through Life at 35 mph”. Click here for more information.
Joint Administrative Professionals Day (APD) Event
This is the Sixth Annual APD Event on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 at GLEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB IN FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, hosted by six Metro Detroit Area Chapters. This year's seminar promises to be another very dynamic and inspiring experience. The title "Creating Personal Power When You're Done In, Fed Up & Stressed Out!" fits right in with today's world and promises to give you tools in these stressful times. The speaker, Bill Beausay has a unique and dynamic speaking style that you won't want to miss! Click here for flyer.
Kalamazoo Chapter
Please join the Kalamazoo Chapter on Saturday, April 24, 2010 for a Fashion Show and a presentation by Kelly Duggan, AICIFLC on the "Power of a Positive Image". Click here for the flyer.
Oakland County Chapter
Electronic Survey regarding a November 2010 Vendor Show:
The purpose of this short survey is to determine the level of interest and availability of Oakland County Chapter and Michigan Division members in a fall fund raising event showcasing member-owned business and other popular vendors and activities. By answering this survey you under no obligation to participate. We are gathering data to see the variety of member-owned business in our local area. Please follow this link to participate: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GGFG6CQ. Survey will close on April 16, 2010. Please direction question regarding this survey to debra.monroe@oakland.k12.mi.us.
Deb Monroe, Oakland County Chapter, had her blog "The JOY Factor" published in the December edition of The Harding Administrator of The Harding/Marion, Ohio Chapter.
The Oakland County Chapter has 2 piece, cut glass, engraved candy dishes to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. If you would like to purchase one for $5.00, please contact Deb at debra.monroe@oakland.k12.mi.us. Click here to see a picture.
Western Shores Chapter
The Western Shores Chapter would like to invite you to a breakfast celebration being held in the Student Center of Baker College in Muskegon on April 21st at 7:30 am. This year our featured speaker will be Jerry Conrad, who will present us with ideas on how to have Fun at Work. A small fee of $20 is charged to help cover costs. Click here for the flyer.
Grand Rapids Chapter
The Grand Rapids Chapter APW event will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 with special guest International President Susan K. Shamali. For more information, click here for the flyer.
Northern Michigan Chapter
The fourth annual Administrative Professionals Day luncheon will be held on April 21st at 11:00 am at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. For more information, click here for the flyer.
News From International
IAAP Now Has a Facebook Fan Page
Are you on Facebook? IAAP just launched their fan page. Check it out here. While you are in Facebook, check out the Michigan Division Group page here.
2010 EFAM Information
Registration Information will be available shortly for the 2010 Education Forum and Annual Meeting to be held July 18-22, 2010 in Boston, MA.
For more information, keep watching: http://www.iaap-hq.org/events/convention/index.html
High Speed Connections
If you would like to submit an article from your Chapter, Team Leader or Board Members please submit to me by the 1st Friday of the month to commsecretary@iaapmichigan.org.
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