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The IAAP Theme this year is Power of Commitment. What does it really mean? To commit is defined as: to bind, as in a promise or pledge. Power is defined as the ability to produce an effect. Thus the theme is a pledge to move forward until success is achieved.  Read On.....
 

Headquarters News

·         Read our December IAAP President's Message  from Susan Shamali CPS/CAP.
 
 

·         Call for Nominations: International Office or Retirement Trust Foundation Trustee. Are you interested in being nominated for an International Office or Trustee position? Click here to review the qualifications and application. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2010 no later than 5 pm ET.

·         Community Service Applications Now Being Accepted to be considered to serve for one-year appointments to the 2010-2011 International Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee, Committee on Nominations or Retirement Trust Foundation Committee are now available. These positions become effective at the close of International Education Forum and Annual Meeting in Boston, July 2010. Click here to review the memo and complete the applications. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2010 no later than 5 pm ET.

·         Apply today for the Avery Great Results Achievement Award for the Illinois Division. The deadline is February 1, 2010.  

·         Want to improve your professional writing skills? Reserve your seat today for the February 4, 2010 - Better Business Writing for Busy Professionals Seminar. Click here to learn more.

·         Prepare now to attend the Spring Education Conference on March 8-10 in Reno, NV. 
 

Illinois Division News

·         Read all about it! The December-January Illinois Division Newsletter is hot off the press. Learn what is going on in our diviision and chapters in Illinois. 


·         To access the Illinois Division website, click here.             

Chapter News

 
Ø  Our January Chapter Meeting is right around the corner. Join us to learn more about improving on your communication skills. Registration deadline is Monday, January 26th.

Ø  January Chicago Lake Shore Breezes Newsletter is hot off the press. Take a moment to catch up about what is happening in our chapter and with our members.

Ø  Save The Date: Our chapter will hold its 22nd Annual Adminstrative Professional's Day Luncheon on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the University Club of Chicago. The APD Committee is seeking door prize donations for the raffle. Click here for more information.

Ø  The IAAP Logo Shop is now open! Take a look around and check out all the IAAP branded products that you can purchase such as shirts, ties, coffee mugs, tote bags and more.

Ø  Need a Job? Check out our Job Opportunities page for the latest openings that have been submitted to our Chapter.


Thinking about joining? 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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