Why Recognize Admins and not other Staff?

I respectfully decline to agree with admins that don't believe we should have a day of recognition.  It's a topic of conversation within our administrative community of peers..and quite the hot button topic if I do say so myself...

There are other professionals that have their day of recognition.  There's Nurses Day and Teacher's Appreciation Day etc... and perhaps it is just recognition fatigue.  Kind of like that fatigue that sets into parents about the fourth week of a new school year when their kid is coming home with enough forms to cover the DC Beltway.  Enough. Right?!

Well, I see both points of view... and if my supervisor came to me and said we're not going to do anything special for the admin team this year for Administrative Professionals Day, I probably wouldn't like it but I wouldn't be surprised.   Most executives and teams only think about the admin that supports THEM. 

Then we have the administrative professionals that don't want to be known as administrative professionals.  They insist on telling you that their title is -- Coordinator or Project Associate or Team Lead.... That's fine. But it's a disservice to the younger professionals coming up behind them AND it gives managerial/human resource staff more leeway to dismiss the importance of the volumed variety of administrative tasks we take on daily.  You know what  you cover in a day.. so if you want to sidestep because the title seems less than.. go right ahead.

So I say to you- to quote a fairly recent song.. Go ahead and hate on me haters. 

I love being an administrative professional. I never have a dull day.  I have to constantly learn new skills and pay attention to what is going on around me.  I'm good at what I do.  I get paid a decent salary and I see myself as a vital part of the success of my workplace. I can celebrate it all by myself..but I'd rather celebrate it with as many of my peers as possible. Why? Because we celebrate the amazing things we accomplish with less resources, less time and less guidance...and we pretty much get the job done right on time.  Kudos my peers... This day is for you!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day- Kudos to Old Town Alexandria

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all administrative professionals.

Just a quick note to remind you that our next chapter meeting will be Monday- May 17, 2010 at 6pm to be held at the American Physical Therapy Association.  APTA is located at 1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA.

We will begin the strategic planning process for our chapter for 2010-2011 program year.  
Would you guys be interested in a Happy Hour social for June?  Let us know.

Hope each and every one of you are receiving the kudos and recognition for Administrative Professionals Week!

I say.. Let's have some fun!- Administrative Professionals Week Celebration

Hope everyone is enjoying some of the Spring weather here in the DC Metro area.  Myself?  Well, I'm a Northern girl and love the cold and snow. However, I do love seeing all the flowers and trees blooming.

One week from tonight we'll be celebrating Administrative Professionals Week with good friends and good food.  We have over fifteen attendees registered already. I'm really looking forward to this event.

Doris England, CPS/CAP is traveling up from Roanoke, Virginia (a little over four hours) to come share her thoughts on the opportunities for leadership in the administrative field.  Matt Whitaker, our host from Intelligent Office will give us an update on his facility and his company's mission in the modern workplace.

If you haven't had a chance to check out a chapter event yet-- this is a great one to check out.  We'll also have our new chapter badges ready for you to pick up.  Yep!.. We'll take pictures for the blog as well. 

I wish all of you a wonderful April and of course, Administrative Professionals Week.

Respectfully,

Kemetia

Howling at the Full Moon? Or is it just a busy time of year?

Hello! chapter members and friends-

Although it may not be obvious to you, a core group of leaders in the chapter have been working hard behind the scenes to get many tasks accomplished and move the chapter into a better position as we move into Spring and Summer.

Here are a few things you should know.

• Quick note to let you know that the chapter event registration format is through EventBrite.  Invitations to chapter events are sent out through EventBrite.  A link for each event is included with the invitations so you can forward them along to friends and/or co-workers you would like to invite. Invitation to the APW Celebration event on April 13 will be sent out tomorrow morning, 3/30.  Be on the lookout.
• Name badges!  Our name badges are in and will be distributed at our 4/13 meeting
• Chapter bylaws-  Chapter bylaws have are on the second draft and will be sent out to the chapter membership for commentary and review (and hopefully a vote) by the May 17 meeting.

• May 17 meeting????  Yes.  The next chapter meeting will actually be a BUSINESS meeting-  An Open Board meeting on 5/17/10. It is open to all members.  6pm and at APTA.  More details coming soon.

Many of you are busy with obligations this week, but I will still be sending a President's report before this Thursday.  If you can't take time to read it-- Please flag to read it before our 4/13 meeting.  Lots of important information that reflect what work is being done with YOUR investment dollars into IAAP and the chapter. 

More updates will be posted on our blog AND @OTACPresident on Twitter.  

For those members observing the religious holidays of Passover and - the upcoming Easter holiday- may you be able to spend time with friends and family during your observance.   

Respectfully-

Kemetia