Good evening, chapter members and friends.
Tomorrow is the first day of March. Minds are already turning to Spring and of course, March Madness. [Shoutout to Mason Chapter- IAAP!]
For Old Town Alexandria Chapter, I'm pleased to report that we had 50 attendees on our teleconference on the 22nd of February with Julie Perrine, CPS/CAP. It was a superb program focusing on professionalism. If you are an OTAC member and registered for this event, you should have received an email today from Julie with a follow up document and info. Let me know if you did not receive it. This event was so successful that the chapter leadership hopes to offer more webinar/teleconference type programs for our uber-busy members and friends.
I'll be able to provide a financial breakdown on the teleconference later this week and will include it with the President's report and newsletter coming out around 3/8.
In other news.. our chapter is joining the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. This becomes official at the end of the week, so be on the lookout for the announcement. After several lengthy board calls/discussions, we voted to spend the money as an investment to help get the word out to our area companies about the great programs and opportunities the chapter provides. We'll definitely keep you posted on how this effort unfolds.
On March 16, HelmsBriscoe will be presenting an informative program on the benefits of utilizing third party companies to help locate hotel and meeting space, as well as answer questions during a Q&A session about contracts and clauses. The Westin Alexandria is the location for this great event and the Westin will be providing dinner for pre-registered attendees. We are charging a nominal fee at the door $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Really? Where can you go in our area for an educational program AND dinner for under $10? Here's the registration link. [ PLEASE note that the Eventbrite lists the registration as free, but that is because we do not have a chapter PayPal account.] Our hosts at the Westin can set up a tour of the property after the program if you are interested.
On March 19, area IAAP chapter leaders and those folks that are interested in becoming more involved as leaders- will meet at the BoozAllenHamilton campus from 1-3pm in McLean to discuss membership, membership retention and all things about members! If you are interested in learning more about this meeting, contact me at otac.iaap@gmail.com.
Now! We must get ready for APW. And, I'll provide you with a small teaser to tell you what's on the agenda for Administrative Professionals Week. Your chapter leaders have great stuff planned to help you celebrate the entire week. And one of the events involves CHOCOLATE!.. that's all I'll say for now.
So, YES! The chapter will be roaring into March. Look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event.
Kind regards,
Kemetia MK Foley, CPS/CAP
President
OTAC-IAAP
Showing posts with label Old Town Alexandria. Show all posts
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, October 28, 2010
It's okay to ask.. "What's in it for me?"
Dear chapter members and friends,
Don't you love the title of this blog? It is okay to ask -- what's in it for me..?
Many times we are pulled in multiple directions or support more than one boss. Co-workers may not always meet our expectations... which can lead to resentments!
One of the most important keys for me to work successfully in this atmosphere is to say to myself- "What's in this for me?" Perhaps it is a lesson to focus more on my own work or my own skillset. Perhaps graciously completing the extra projects I took on--will allow me to appropriately address additional salary in my review and receive it! What's in it for me-- might be learning a skill I didn't really want to learn...but will pay off in dividends in an interview somewhere down the road.
So, what's in it for you to shell out $65.00 (maybe of your own money) and certainly precious time -- to attend the OTAC-IAAP November 13 Fall Education Conference in Alexandria?
PS. The registration deadline for this event has been extended to November 8.
Kind regards,
Kemetia MK Foley, CPS/CAP
President
Old Town Alexandria Chapter
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Don't you love the title of this blog? It is okay to ask -- what's in it for me..?
Many times we are pulled in multiple directions or support more than one boss. Co-workers may not always meet our expectations... which can lead to resentments!
One of the most important keys for me to work successfully in this atmosphere is to say to myself- "What's in this for me?" Perhaps it is a lesson to focus more on my own work or my own skillset. Perhaps graciously completing the extra projects I took on--will allow me to appropriately address additional salary in my review and receive it! What's in it for me-- might be learning a skill I didn't really want to learn...but will pay off in dividends in an interview somewhere down the road.
So, what's in it for you to shell out $65.00 (maybe of your own money) and certainly precious time -- to attend the OTAC-IAAP November 13 Fall Education Conference in Alexandria?
- Skills polishing: Two great sessions on software- Word2007 and Excel2007, presented by Marie Herman, CIWD, ATM-S. Marie is well-known in IAAP for her mastery of all things Office. You cannot obtain this kind of intense, advance training for under $100.00 anywhere. You can bring your crazy challenges to the session and we can all learn together.
- Insider's knowledge! Our afternoon session will provide you the opportunity to ask those questions you can't ask in an interview or review session with your supervisor. We'll have two fantastic Executive Assistants - both support CEOs of major organizations, - an experienced and well-known representative of the human resources/recruiting firm industry and a guest executive to give you all three perspectives on what it takes to continue soaring in the administrative career field.
- Networking time- always wanted to know other admins in the DCMetro area?. this may be one of the few times you are able to get to an IAAP related conference. Meet your peers- Bring your business cards.
- Unique vendors. Take time to visit our vendor tables during the breaks. Vendor tables will range from local chapter fundraisers to jewelry vendors to catering etc.
- FOOD. Okay.. We all have been to those meetings..where the food stinks..and we can't believe we shelled out that kind of money and THAT is the food they served? NOT this time, my friends. Tu Parsons and her team at Alexandria Pastry Shop will be providing lunch and afternoon break for us. Alexandria Pastry is fresh food- delicious food and superb sweets, cakes, cookies, pies .. yummy all around. (Be sure to let us know if you have any special food requirements when you submit your registration form.)
PS. The registration deadline for this event has been extended to November 8.
Kind regards,
Kemetia MK Foley, CPS/CAP
President
Old Town Alexandria Chapter
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Friday, July 2, 2010
Hooray! Old Town Alexandria Reaches 31
Dear Chapter Members and Friends..
We just received our final 2009-2010 roster from IAAP headquarters ,which for IAAP, the year is July - June.
Our chapter grew almost 60% this year! We just had our 31st member join...Hooray!
Can't wait to provide more information on our upcoming program year. Stay tuned.. it's gonna be great!
Don't forget to register for our Networking Social on August 18 at the fabulous Lorien Hotel and Day Spa. Space is limited!
Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.- Regards- Kemetia
We just received our final 2009-2010 roster from IAAP headquarters ,which for IAAP, the year is July - June.
Our chapter grew almost 60% this year! We just had our 31st member join...Hooray!
Can't wait to provide more information on our upcoming program year. Stay tuned.. it's gonna be great!
Don't forget to register for our Networking Social on August 18 at the fabulous Lorien Hotel and Day Spa. Space is limited!
Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.- Regards- Kemetia
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Never Let Them See You Sweat.. and other thoughts..
Before we head off into the holiday weekend, I wanted to pass along some very encouraging news about our chapter.
This past week, we held two meetings related to leadership and the strategic planning of the future of our chapter. As a result of these two meetings, we have a full executive committee on our board, as well as many of the committee positions filled. But-- the best part? Many of these chapter members have stepped up to take on the challenge without ever previously holding a leadership position within IAAP. KUDOS to them. They are taking on new opportunities and gaining new experience. I cannot thank them enough. Soon- I'll send the President's report with all the nitty gritty details and I will name names!
The second exciting piece of info to share is that we have a really great program year scheduled for 2010-11, including two unique events that I hope will encourage additional members to join AND entice our current members to more fully participate in all that IAAP has to offer.
It's a lot. Many volunteers and many possibilities that things may not go exactly as planned, right? Well- we do what superb admins do-- We do NOT sweat. Actually, we sweat-- but we never let them see us sweat, right? And we still get the job done!
So stay tuned for some really good stuff coming your way. Take on those challenges (IAAP or otherwise). You know you can do it!
This past week, we held two meetings related to leadership and the strategic planning of the future of our chapter. As a result of these two meetings, we have a full executive committee on our board, as well as many of the committee positions filled. But-- the best part? Many of these chapter members have stepped up to take on the challenge without ever previously holding a leadership position within IAAP. KUDOS to them. They are taking on new opportunities and gaining new experience. I cannot thank them enough. Soon- I'll send the President's report with all the nitty gritty details and I will name names!
The second exciting piece of info to share is that we have a really great program year scheduled for 2010-11, including two unique events that I hope will encourage additional members to join AND entice our current members to more fully participate in all that IAAP has to offer.
It's a lot. Many volunteers and many possibilities that things may not go exactly as planned, right? Well- we do what superb admins do-- We do NOT sweat. Actually, we sweat-- but we never let them see us sweat, right? And we still get the job done!
So stay tuned for some really good stuff coming your way. Take on those challenges (IAAP or otherwise). You know you can do it!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Zippin' Along... New members, news and networking
Good morning, chapter members and friends.
Just wanted to share the quick news that Old Town Alexandria chapter is on the verge of having our 30th member join. Very exciting news and a good sign, don't you think?
Alexandria Pastry Shop and Cafe, located at the Bradley Shopping Center in Alexandria, VA has graciously offered to cater our Monday night Open Board meeting. Even if you are not attending the board meeting, please do stop by and check out this great place for yummy food.
http://www.alexandriapastry.com/aboutus.html
Members of the chapter will also be representing the chapter at the Northern VA Schmoozerama with over 200 local executives and company representatives. What a superb networking opportunity.
I will have an update for the chapter on the outcome of our meetings this week which I hope to have to you by the 28th of the month. I'm thinking we just may need to have a little Summer social event to close out the program year in June. Stay tuned for more info on that thought.
Enjoy the lovely weather this weekend. And remember- updates to events or breaking news will be posted on Twitter- @OTACPresident.
Just wanted to share the quick news that Old Town Alexandria chapter is on the verge of having our 30th member join. Very exciting news and a good sign, don't you think?
Alexandria Pastry Shop and Cafe, located at the Bradley Shopping Center in Alexandria, VA has graciously offered to cater our Monday night Open Board meeting. Even if you are not attending the board meeting, please do stop by and check out this great place for yummy food.
http://www.alexandriapastry.com/aboutus.html
Members of the chapter will also be representing the chapter at the Northern VA Schmoozerama with over 200 local executives and company representatives. What a superb networking opportunity.
I will have an update for the chapter on the outcome of our meetings this week which I hope to have to you by the 28th of the month. I'm thinking we just may need to have a little Summer social event to close out the program year in June. Stay tuned for more info on that thought.
Enjoy the lovely weather this weekend. And remember- updates to events or breaking news will be posted on Twitter- @OTACPresident.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Your Participation is Requested...Your Input Needed
Good evening, chapter members and friends!
Just a quick reminder for the Open Board Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6pm to be held at the American Physical Therapy Association offices - 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
We need to begin to lay the ground work for continuing the great strides the chapter has made since December 2009. We will discuss leadership roles, the candidates for International Office for IAAP, and get a sense of what our chapter priorities will be for the summer and into the Fall of 2010.
The key here is YOU. Members of OTAC. Even if you cannot attend, please be sure to email your thoughts/ideas/concerns regarding programming, leadership, IAAP.. or all of the above. This is your IAAP chapter. Also- save this next date: Saturday- 5/22 (morning) for a programming calendar brainstorming session. In other words, planning/discussing what events and educational sessions the chapter will hold from August 2010- June 2011.
By the way.. a bonus of being in on these types of planning sessions? Adding it into your professional development/annual review notes.
Please provide your input at either of the next two sessions (May 17 or May 22) or by email to otac.iaap@gmail.com.
Thanks! Look forward to seeing you in May.
Regards- Kemetia
Just a quick reminder for the Open Board Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6pm to be held at the American Physical Therapy Association offices - 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
We need to begin to lay the ground work for continuing the great strides the chapter has made since December 2009. We will discuss leadership roles, the candidates for International Office for IAAP, and get a sense of what our chapter priorities will be for the summer and into the Fall of 2010.
The key here is YOU. Members of OTAC. Even if you cannot attend, please be sure to email your thoughts/ideas/concerns regarding programming, leadership, IAAP.. or all of the above. This is your IAAP chapter. Also- save this next date: Saturday- 5/22 (morning) for a programming calendar brainstorming session. In other words, planning/discussing what events and educational sessions the chapter will hold from August 2010- June 2011.
By the way.. a bonus of being in on these types of planning sessions? Adding it into your professional development/annual review notes.
Please provide your input at either of the next two sessions (May 17 or May 22) or by email to otac.iaap@gmail.com.
Thanks! Look forward to seeing you in May.
Regards- Kemetia
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
How about a free coffee to start Administrative Professionals Week?
Check this out!
I'd like to share with you a fantastic! coupon- Super recognition for IAAP and Administrative Professionals throughout our region for Administrative Professionals Week by our regional DC Metro Dunkin' Donuts franchises. Just print the coupon and take it in to your local DD on Monday, April 19.http://twitpic.com/1fn44d#
This is only good in our region! There is a URL on the coupon so you can double check participating locations/counties.
Please share it with your admin peers at your work. It is not just for IAAP members.. it's for all admin professionals in DC Metro region. Isn't that fantastic?
Also- be sure to go to Twitter.com/ DCDunkin' and follow them on Twitter- They just may have additional giveaways to celebrate Administrative Professionals Week.
Happy APW!
Kemetia MK Foley, CPS/CAP
President
Old Town Alexandria Chapter
PO Box 320174
Alexandria, VA 22320
otac-iaap.blogspot.com
I'd like to share with you a fantastic! coupon- Super recognition for IAAP and Administrative Professionals throughout our region for Administrative Professionals Week by our regional DC Metro Dunkin' Donuts franchises. Just print the coupon and take it in to your local DD on Monday, April 19.http://twitpic.com/1fn44d#
This is only good in our region! There is a URL on the coupon so you can double check participating locations/counties.
Please share it with your admin peers at your work. It is not just for IAAP members.. it's for all admin professionals in DC Metro region. Isn't that fantastic?
Also- be sure to go to Twitter.com/ DCDunkin' and follow them on Twitter- They just may have additional giveaways to celebrate Administrative Professionals Week.
Happy APW!
Kemetia MK Foley, CPS/CAP
President
Old Town Alexandria Chapter
PO Box 320174
Alexandria, VA 22320
otac-iaap.blogspot.com
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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:
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 toFebruary 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
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
*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
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