April 2011

In this issue:

President's Message
Bylaws & Standing Rules
Star Performers
Slate of Officers
APW Events
RTF News
Certification Exams
Chapter News

Upcoming Events

MDAM 2011
May 20-21 2011

EFAM 2011 - Montreal 


Pathways to Excellence
You can participate in any of the Pathways to Excellence programs:

Member of Excellence

Chapter of Excellence

Division of Excellence
 

2010-2011 MI Division Board

President
Marie Ouzoonian, CPS/CAP
Kalamazoo Chapter

President-Elect

President's Message
April 24-29 is Administrative Professionals Week, with Wednesday, April 27 being Administrative Professionals Day.  This is a time to celebrate our profession!  Chapters throughout Michigan will be celebrating with a special program, lunch or dinner.  I hope you will be able to attend a function in honor of our special day.

There are only seven more weeks until MDAM.  If you have not yet registered, please take a few minutes to complete your registration form and mail it with your check to Mary Smolinski, MD Treasurer.  If you have registered, we still have areas where we are in need of volunteers.  Chapters and/or individuals are encouraged to help with a task related to planning and ensuring a seamless MDAM. Please click on the link below to access the Volunteer Sheets.

http://www.iaapmichigan.org/IAAPHQ/MichiganDivision/
AboutUs/AnnualMeeting/2011MDAM/CallforVolunteers/
Default.aspx.

If you would like volunteer for a job, please be sure to email Marcia Barrette-Rushton, CPS/CAP at mbarretterushto@mhc.net.  Our most urgent need is for individuals to help with registration/credentials.  I have developed a schedule to allow everyone who volunteers the opportunity to participate in the seminar, lunch and other important activities of MDAM.  The Michigan Division board would certainly appreciate your assistance in making this MDAM a memorable one.  You will not regret getting involved, as you will meet new attendees and learn more about how our organization works at the division level.  So please take a look and sign up today.

With Passion & Purpose
Marie A. Ouzoonian, CPS/CAP
Michigan Division President


MD Proposed Bylaws & Standing Rules
The Bylaws & Standing Rules Team has worked hard to review and bring our members the proposed Bylaws & Standing Rules that will be discussed at MDAM.  Please click here for a copy of the proposed amendments.

NOTE: After distributing the proposed Bylaws it was brought to the board's attention that the reasoning in Amendment #7 contains an incorrect word.  We as a board want to inform you of this now so that everyone is aware that although we strive for accuracy at all times, unfortunately, that doesn't always occur.  We also want to thank the member who brought this to our attention.  If you have a question regarding the reasoning of this amendment, please don't hesitate to contact  the Bylaws & Standing Rules Team Leader Karen Charnawskas, CPS or one of the board members.

  
Star Performers
Have you submitted your Star Performer nominations yet?  If not, there is still time.  Nominations can be submitted at any time, but the deadline to submit nominations in order for nominees to be recognized at MDAM is April 15, 2011.  Your nominee must meet one of the Member of Excellence criteria.  So look around and nominate the person in your chapter, another chapter, or the division, who you feel is a shining star.  Click here to access the Star Performer nomination form. Please email your nominations to to Ruth Sorensen at vicepresident@iaapmichigan.org by April 15, 2011.


Michigan Division Slate of Officers for 2011-2012
The Slate of Officers for the 2011-2012 IAAP year has been distributed to Chapter Officers.  Hopefully, they have shared this information with all of you.  There is a candidate for all positions except Communications Secretary.  If you are interested in serving in this position, I encourage you to contact MD Nominations Team Leader Jean Weaver, CPS/CAP at jhweaver@midcogen.com regarding being nominated from the floor at MDAM.  There is still time to fill this important position, so please contact Jean right away.  Click here to access the Slate of Officers.


APW Events
Many chapters have been busy planning a special APW event in their area.  I hope you will plan on attending one of these events our honor.  Listed below are some of the events that will be taking place.  This information is as of Sunday, April 10, so if your event is not listed, it is because no information was provided:  

The Ann Arbor Area, Kelly Services, Macomb and Western Wayne Chapters are co-sponsoring an APD event on Wednesday, April 27 at Glen Oaks Country Club in Farmington Hills, MI.  This half day event will include a breakfast buffet, vendors, a keynote speaker and lots of networking.  For more information, please click here.

The Kalamazoo Chapter will be holding an APW dinner at Mi Ranchito, 3112 9th St., Kalamazoo, on Wednesday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.  For more information please contact Laurie Andrus.

Join the Midland Chapter for "Recipe for Success - 5 Ingredients for a Well-Balanced Business Life" with Brian Blasko on Wednesday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  The deadline to register is April 20.  For more information contact treasurer@midlandiaap.org, or register online at www.midlandiaap.org.

The Northern Michigan Chapter's APW Luncheon on Wednesday, April 27, will include a speaker who will highlight professional dress for the office.  Clothing will be modeled by chapter members.  Advice will be given on how to accessorize, how to take your outfit from work to evening, and how to dress for certain body types.  A professional clothing drive will be held and the donated clothing will be given to the local Women's Resource Center.  They are expecting about 200 to attend and as part of this celebration, they will be revealing their Admin of the Year.  Click here for more details.

The Oakland County Chapter is sponsoring an APW webinar on Monday, April 25 from 12:30 - 2:00 with Gini Courter from TRIAD Consulting.  The topic of the webinar is Excel 2007-2010 Tips & Tricks.  Cost is $99.  IAAP members can register for $79.  This event will include a special drawing for a Kobo eReader ($99 value).  Click on the link below for more information. http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uwz6pyeab&oeidk=a07e3gocgoc301a10d5


The Saginaw Valley Chapter's APW event will take place on Wednesday, April 27 at the Trillium Banquet Hall at 6415 State Street, Saginaw, MI.  The program topic is "Internet Social Networks - Are they Safe?  Curious?"  Networking begins at 5:30 with dinner and the program to follow at 6:00.  Cost is $15.  For more information, please click here.

The Western Shores Chapter will be hosting an APD celebration on Wednesday, April 27 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  Join them for "Can You Stop Complaining?" at the Baker College Student Center.  Speaker Randy Speck will offer tips & strategies on how to improve morale, boost productivity and allow for a newfound freedom in your workplace.  The cost of this event is $20.  Registration runs from 7:15 - 7:30 with the Welcome & Breakfast from 7:30 - 8:00.  The program will run from 8:00 - 9:00 with door prizes and networking to follow.  For more information, contact Kathy at kathy.burnham@baker.edu.  If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Nancy Evans, P.O. Box 1727, Muskegon, MI  49443 by April 15.  Checks can be made payable to IAAP Western Shores Chapter.  Please include your name, address and email.


RTF News
A special email was sent on behalf of Karen Kohn, CPS/CAP, International RTFC, Great Lakes District to alert everyone to the annual district-wide challenge for March.  All contributions were to be sent to headquarters by March 31.  Also, members were reminded that individual contributions can be made online - quick and easy - at www.iaap-rtf.org.  We are all eager to see which division will be the winner of the challenge this year.

Also, the second period for applications for funding assistance through the RTF is open until May 15.  If you know someone who may benefit from the RTF, please encourage them to submit an application.  Let's help our fellow admins!


Chapter News from Around the Division

Northern Michigan
Mark Your Calendars!  Northern Michigan's Annual Professional Development Seminar, which will be an all day educational event, is scheduled for Friday, October 21 at the Grand Traverse Resort.  This event will feature 4 local speakers on topics such as technology, teamwork and professional development.  Plan now to attend this great event!


Certification Exams
The date is fast approaching!  Certification Exams are scheduled for May 6-7.  The MD board encourages those who have registered for these exams.  This is a very important step in your administrative career.  All the best to all of you!

The Northern Michigan Chapter has six members taking the exams in May.  Way to go Northern Michigan!


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.