It's all about learning! Building on a great start.

Good evening, chapter members and friends.

One of the most important reasons for joining IAAP is that it provides an environment that is all about learning and learning along with our peers.

Old Town Alexandria Chapter has held two events and our next one is coming up.  So, what did I learn at our event last evening?  Well, one important thing that became obvious is that the chapter is going to need to set up some options for lunch time meetings.  How this is going to be implemented, I'm not sure yet.  But, I hear what some members have said and I can relate to the many obligations we all face when we walk out of our offices at the end of the day.   That being said, ideally we hope to evolve to being able to host day and evening programs for our membership as well as rotating the day of the week they are offered to offer the maximum options for participation for all our members.

I have a lot more to say (there's a big surprise!) but I promised my daughter time on our computer to get her homework done.   So, until Saturday.. this will have to hold!  

Special thanks again to Bittersweet Catering for the delicious food from last evening.  I had a leftover piece of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for breakfast this morning. :0

- Respectfully,

Kemetia MK Foley, CPS/CAP
President

Upcoming Meeting Reminder- February 23, 2010

Quick reminder that our meeting is one week away! Please RSVP by February 19, 2010.

Join up with your chapter mates.. bring some pals and enjoy the fantastic catering from Bittersweet Catering at our February 23, 2010 event: 

Making Your Case: How Your IAAP Membership Benefits 

You and Your Employer. 

 Location: International And American Associations for Dental Research

1619 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA

Social 5:30pm-6:00pm

6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Presentation

As I mentioned in a previous post-

One of the challenges to living and working in the DC Metro/Northern VA area is the number of people/organizations etc.. competing for our time.  We even get it at work, right?  So I like to think of IAAP as time for me.. for myself and my professional development.  It's an investment in me.  Sure, it's not an hour to myself in a bookstore or napping, but it is important for me, for my career and long-term..for my checkbook!


So I hope we have an overflow SRO (Standing Room Only) event on the 23rd. And.. if you join our chapter prior to February 15 February 23, 2010- we will waive the chapter dues.  Get someone else to join and you are entered for our prize drawing.


 *Notices regarding cancellation of this event due to inclement weather will be posted by 4:00pm on the day of the event on THIS site.  Be sure to list a number we can reach you at between 4pm and 6pm on your RSVP please.


Respectfully,


Kemetia MK Foley, CPS/CAP
President - OTAC
otac.iaap@gmail.com