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Tulsa Chapter

 Our Mission: To promote and enhance the professional and personal growth of Tulsa Chapter members through continued education, leadership opportunities and networking, resulting in career advancement and increased value to employers.

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The Tulsa Chapter of IAAP was chartered in October 1966 with 20 members; Ms. Jane Dunning served as the first president. Today, we are one of more than 600 chapters within the world’s leading association for administrative professionals. Our chapter is dedicated to helping its members and guests develop new skills, learn about and experience the fast and advancing world of technology, network with others through meetings and seminars, enhance communication and leadership skills and to grow as individuals in our personal as well as our professional lives.

Membership in IAAP is more than just paying dues to an organization. It means being a part of a close-knit network of over 40,000 administrative professionals that spans the globe, putting the experience, expertise and enthusiasm of each member at your fingertips. It means taking pride in the professionalism and value of your place in the business world. And it means receiving the recognition you’ve earned for your essential contribution to your executive’s work, your department’s goals and your company’s success.

Being a member of a professional organization is a giant step in your career. Increase your value by investing in your future. The possibilities of personal and professional growth through IAAP are endless!


Last updated on 11/3/2010 8:03:59 PM

Monthly Meetings

Local Chapter Meetings:
(The Tulsa Chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month, for dinner in the Tulsa area - with the exception of January)
Who: All Chapter members and guests are encouraged to attend

Program: See list of programs on the calendar under the Events tab
Cost for meeting and meal: Guests: $18 Members: $15
Dinner & Networking: 5:15p
Meeting Time: 5:45p
Location: Holiday Inn Tulsa - City Center
17 West 7th Street. Tulsa (Corner of 7th and Boulder downtown (2nd floor meeting rooms)
Free parking next to the hotel on Boulder street (Not American Parking, but just before it), plus there is parking on the street * Directions http://tinyurl.com/HolidayInnDT

Last updated on 10/26/2010 9:11:49 AM

Benefits of Membership

Tulsa Chapter promises to provide an opportunity for administrative professionals to grow and meet the demands of today’s office environment. Throughout the year we provide educational opportunities on a variety of topics – including technology, communication skills, leadership, and personal growth.

Why should you Join IAAP - Tulsa Chapter?
We have a strong community of professionals to mentor and assist you in growing your career.
We host monthly meetings which include education opportunities for the administrative professional. 
Each month you'll have the chance to brush up on skills, learn new tips, and broaden your expertise. 
  Attend a meeting as our guest. We invite you to learn more about our chapter and IAAP by attending our next meeting as our guest. Please contact Regina Thompson  for information and to get your name on the invitation list.


Join our elite group.
When you become a member of IAAP, you join an elite group of administrative professionals from around the world. Here are just a few of the benefits of becoming a member:

Free subscriptions  to OfficePro magazine, OfficePro Express, an e-newsletter full of research, trends and technology information; reVisions, a quarterly lifestyle magazine; reVisions 2.0, a monthly e-newsletter on lifestyle topics; IAAP Connections, the association’s monthly e-newsletter.

IAAP offers the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) rating and the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) programs.
Topic areas for IAAP certification programs include office systems and technology, office administration, communications, business finance, legal issues, management and advanced organizational management.
To learn more about attaining these certifications, click here. There are also study materials available at a discounted rate for members only.
Member discounts on personal and professional development resources purchased through IAAP. Members receive exclusive discounts on more than 250 books and self-study courses, many providing Continuing Education Units (CEU's). IAAP's Complete Office Handbook is considered to be the definitive reference book for today's electronic office.
Online training courses and an Online Associate Degree program are also available.


Annual conferences offering a wide array of education workshops and hands-on training including the International Convention and Education Forum (summer), the Professional Education Conference (spring), and the Certification Conference (fall).
In addition, IAAP Districts, Divisions, and Chapters hold events and activities at various times of the year. To view a current listing of upcoming seminars and conferences, click here.


Local and international networking of colleagues, trainers, experts and managers gives members essential information and insights on office trends and best business practices. Build relationships, tap your peers’ expertise, swap ideas, share employment opportunities and discuss mutual concerns. Networking also enhances your interpersonal development and expands your comfort zone.
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