Committees

Administrative Professionals Week
Chairs: Sherri Beck, CAP-OM and Jessica Crabtree

Formulate a program to promote the Chapter, its members, and recognize the contributions of Administrative Professionals, highlighting those in the greater Austin area, during Administrative Professional Week. Includes planning annual seminar.

Advisory
Chair: Mindy Thompson, CAP-OM
Consists of an immediate past president as chair and all past chapter presidents as committee members. The purpose of this committee shall be to recognize and utilize the unique experience and knowledge that each past president can contribute to the Chapter.

Audit
Chair: Mary Smith

Consists of a chair and two members who shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. This committee shall be responsible for conducting the audit of all financial transactions as prescribed in Article VII of these Bylaws.

Bylaws and Standing Rules
Chair: Melissa Huffmaster, CAP-OM

Maintain conformity in Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules with the International Bylaws and Standing Rules and Division Bylaws and Standing Rules. May propose amendments and resolutions. Edit/correlate all proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules of this Chapter and submit them together with the committee's recommendations and the reasons for the recommendations to the membership in accordance with these Bylaws. Shall submit Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules and/or amendments thereto to the Division Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee for approval as amended or at least every four years. Shall assist the Board of Directors in preparing and submitting amendments and/or resolutions to the respective International and/or Division Bylaws and Standing Rules Committees on behalf of the Chapter.

Certification
Chairs: Melissa Huffmaster, CAP-OM and Mindy Thompson, CAP-OM
Stimulate interest and encourage participation in the  Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®) certification and Organizational Management (OM) specialty programs. The Certification Committee shall bring before the Chapter the latest information and methods on administrative/secretarial procedures and shall encourage educational study sessions and programs for members striving to achieve certification.

Hospitality
Chair: Linda Dunahoo, CAP-OM
Conduct registration for monthly meetings, prepare identification badges, coordinate catering, confirm room set-up and audio-visual needs for the meeting, and provide a clear accounting of each meeting’s financial records to the Treasurer for prompt deposit of income and payment of bills. The Hospitality Committee shall recommend a location for business meetings at the Board’s request.

Membership
Chair: Melissa Huffmaster, CAP-OM
Direct all activities of the Chapter regarding the recruitment and maintenance of membership. This committee shall receive and process all applications for membership received locally, including transfers and IAAP members-at-large joining Capital Chapter, and notify the membership of all such applications upon submission to Headquarters. The Membership Committee shall compile an alphabetical listing of the Chapter membership, arrange for printing, and disseminate to all members. The roster will preferably be available for distribution by the August meeting. This committee shall also deliver the membership packets to new members, along with copies of Chapter Bylaws and current roster of members.

Newsletter
Laura Durant, CAP
Prepare and distribute the official publication of this Chapter on a bi-monthly basis.

Nominating
Chair: TBA
Consist of a chairman who shall be appointed by the President and three members who shall be elected by the membership at the February Chapter meeting. This committee shall carry out the duties prescribed in Article III, Section 4A of these Bylaws.

Program
Chair: Jessica Crabtree

Plan the program for regular Chapter meetings with emphasis on educational and informative speakers giving knowledge of value for the administrative professional.

Ways and Means/Fund Raising
Chair: Maggie Moore
Devise and promote projects to raise funds to further the objectives of the Association and the Chapter.

Web Site
Chair: Sherri Beck, CAP-OM
Maintain the Capital Chapter Web site in a current and professional manner.
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