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! 

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