Tamara Goodall, CAP-OM
2011-2012 International President's May Message
To Division and Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents and Presidents Elect:
Way to go, members! As of April 30, you have recruited 2,107 new members. Thank you for your hard work and your belief in the mission and vision of IAAP. I’m excited about the future of our association. Check out a list of recruiters on the web community and find out more information about the program.
Before you blink it’s going to be EFAM and the end of the 2011-2012 year. That means deadlines are quickly approaching. Before accessing the links below, you must be logged into the web community.
Pathways to Excellence submission deadlines are ahead. Don’t miss submitting your Chapter/Division of Excellence forms. There are new deadlines for chapters and divisions so make sure to double check the website for details. Member submissions the deadline is June 30. For more detailed information, including criteria and the audit process visit the Pathways to Excellence website.
Those participating in the Avery Box Tops Challenge have until May 15 to report your year-end collection results, fill out the submission form and send it to the headquarters office. Read more about the Box Tops Challenge on the IAAP Web Community.
We’ve finished the third quarter of the current IAAP year. Executive Director Jay Donohue has prepared a financial update to inform you of what’s happening in the association.
I’m excited about a new program that we’ve developed, free of charge to the chapters. It’s a set of 12 teaching modules for chapter programs, all approved for recertification points. The Constructing Your Career series has been specially developed for IAAP members. Incoming division presidents heard about this at IDPC in Kansas City last month. It will roll out soon.
Finally, I have to say a few words about EFAM, especially to those who are debating on whether or not to go. Since that first convention I attended 14 years ago I keep going back for more. The education I receive has been invaluable to me in my job. I learn something new every year. One thing that we don’t talk about a lot when we promote the conference is the relationships that come from EFAM but I want to address that with this audience.
IAAP has not only helped me in my job, but it’s transformed me as a person. I have developed confidence and clear direction in my life. Through IAAP, I have strong relationships with so many wonderful people in my chapter, division, on the board, and throughout the association. My tenure in IAAP started in my chapter, but it exploded at EFAM. When I saw the passion and excitement all corralled in one place, at convention in Atlanta in 1998, I was energized and inspired. Moreover, it was the first time I really understood the scope of positive influence that IAAP had. If you haven’t gone, please go to this year’s EFAM in Grapevine, Texas. Invest in yourself. It’s well worth it. You’ll walk away much richer after your first (or second, third, fourth…) EFAM experience. Find out more information, and register, on the IAAP website.
Enjoy the spring!
Tamra Goodall, CAP-OM
IAAP International President