Making Chili. Ingredients and Time. What does this have to do with IAAP?

Dear chapter mates and friends of IAAP-
A really good friend of mine used to talk about making chili and was definitely one of the type of chili makers that put about twenty ingredients in the chili AND let it simmer for a good long while.   He used to say.. either you are in the chili or you are out of the chili.  A similar phrase in poker might be-- "Are you all in?" meaning are you willing to put in your entire stash of chips?

His thinking was the more ingredients and the more time he took with the chili-  the better it tasted and it was worth the wait to eat.  I thought of this as we are rebuilding our chapter.  It is going to take many ingredients and a good chunk of time to get the chapter 'simmering' and cooking- just right. Ingredients include - participants, leaders, program offerings, a sound and stable infrastructure, speakers etc

Time is the main key.  How much time can members invest?  How much time could it take to make this an exciting and vibrant chapter again?   The executive committee is coming up with a more detailed plan-  and three chapter members have already volunteered some additional time and talents to help in our 'kitchen'.
More details will be coming forward in the letter I'm prepping for the entire chapter membership.

For now, a quick reminder about upcoming events-  Please be sure to RSVP- we want to make sure we have enough food and beverage for attendees.


NEXT EVENT:

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Event: Educational

Key Issues to Know When Negotiating with Caterers and Hotels
Presented by Erika Davis, CMP
Erika Davis Events
Location: American Staffing Association
277 South Washington Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Time: 6:00pm ~8:00pm ***Please note change in starting time

Cost: Free
Pizza and drinks will be provided.

RSVP requested by: Friday, March 19, 2010 to otac.iaap@gmail.com
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Event: Educational/Social

The Potential for Success - Administrative Professionals in Virginia
  Administrative Professionals and Leadership in Virginia
Guest Speaker:
Doris England, CPS/CAP
President, Virginia-West Virginia Division
IAAP

Graciously being hosted by: Intelligent Office
2331 Mill Road [ Just off the Eisenhower Metro Stop- Yellow Line at Eisenhower and Mill Road]
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Time: 6:00pm ~8:30pm ***Please note change in starting time

Cost: Free
Light snacks, beverages and a dessert celebration cake will be provided