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Make Your Stand

You'd like to make some changes in your worklife, but every time you try to broach the subject with your manager, your mouth goes dry, your knees turn to jelly, and your voice turns into a squeak. It's time to brush up on your assertiveness skills. Read On.....

From the IAAP President

Jan. President's Message - New Executive Director Announcement

By: Tamra Goodall Jan 5, 2012 4:05 PM

I enjoy ushering in a fresh year. There’s something inviting about not simply turning the page on the calendar but cracking open a new calendar. It welcomes opportunity, ideas and encourages me to... More

IAAP Headquarters News

2012 APW Proclamation Is Now Available

A sample proclamation for the 2012 APW/APD is now available in the IAAP Web Community International Library. This can be tailored and submitted to local municipalities and other official entities that want to honor administrative professionals during APW.

2012 Avery Great Results Division & Chapter Achievement Awards

The deadline for submitting applications in the Avery Great Results Division and Chapter Achievement Awards contest is 11:59 PM, Central time, February 1, 2012. Winners of the contest will be announced during Administrative Professionals Week in April. Please submit any questions and completed applications to Laura Giokas at lgiokas@iaap-hq.org.

2012 APW Logo

Just in time for the new year, we've picked a 2012 Administrative Professionals Week theme and I've designed the logo. It is supplied in 3 file types, to suit a variety of print and/or web applications. There will be no option to customize this logo with your District/Division/Chapter

Special IAAP 70th Anniversary Logo

To mark the 70th Anniversary of IAAP, we have designed a commemorative logo. It is supplied in 3 file types, to suit a variety of print and/or web applications. There will be no option to customize this logo with your Chapter/Division/District.

Chicago Lake Shore Chapter News


  • All Aboard! Career Train departs on March 3. Make plans now to  "Get On the Right Track to Finding and Keeping a Job." Three tracks will get set you in the right direction!


    Job Search Techniques, Speaker Gina Crittenden
    Resume Writing, Speaker Dr. Sander Marcus
    Interview Techniques, Speaker Ange Besonen

    All Day Pass or Individual Track registration is available. Early Bird Registration is ends February 1.  Click here for registration form.
  • Join us..on January 26th  January Chapter Meeting will be to "Ride the Learning Cycle to Success." Do so in four stages with John Labbe of JEM Performance Training, Inc.

    Registration Deadline is Monday, January 23rd.      Click here for registration form.
  • Newsletter Content Submissions Are Due!  Would you like to add some content, announcements, or articles to the upcoming December newsletter? We love contributions! Submit your information today!
  • January's Lake Shore Breezes Newsletter is available! Stay current with upcoming events, learn about our members and read our Chapter's President Message.

IL Division News

  • Interested in what other chapters are doing? Then take a peek at the IL Division website. Here you will be able to view other chapter newsletters, keep up to date with other chapter meetings and events.

    Be sure to check out the IL Division newsletter while you are there which gives an up-to-date summary of the latest news in our division.  

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  • Find out why it is important to be a part of IAAP (as well as a member of the Chicago Lake Shore Chapter). Make an investment in your professional future today!

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