|
|
 |
 |
|
|
  |
|
|
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)What does membership cost? There are three levels of membership: The International Association of Administrative Professionals™ (IAAP) is the new name for PSI. It is our hope to expand the recognition levels of administrative professionals (e.g. Executive Assistants/Secretaries, Administrative Assistants/Secretaries, Office Professionals in a support environment etc.) by our new name and outlook. Who should join IAAP? Administrative professionals who consider themselves in a career profession and desire to enhance and/or develop their personal and professional skills. How can attending chapter meetings help me get ahead or improve my skills in my job? Here is a sampling of topics that have been presented at past meetings: Elements of Public Speaking; Event Planning for Executive Assistants; Business Etiquette – Domestic & International; How to Prepare a Presentation in PowerPoint; and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We also encourage networking among our members. We often call fellow members with questions, situations and job-related topics. In this way we gather solutions, new ideas and information about our profession. How often do you meet? The chapter meets every third Thursday of the month for dinner, either at a hotel or a conference room in the downtown area. The Board of Directors meets every first Thursday of the month to discuss the business of the chapter. This meeting is not restricted to Board members, and chapter members are encouraged to attend and participate. How much do these meetings cost? Would my employer possibly reimburse me? Dinner meetings are currently on the average $26 for members $27 for members at large and $28 for guests. We welcome volunteers for professional office space within your firm or office. Please contact Candace Medina-DeMartini with details of room size, lead-time, and parking information. If your employer supports you in a professional organization, it will more than likely reimburse you for your participation. What does your chapter do at a typical meeting? Provide educational programs of interest, networking, and have FUN. What is the dress code for the meetings? Will I be pressured to join? The dress is business casual, and no, we will not pressure potential members to join. We have a display table for chapter information for guests and guests are welcome to take them and consider whether or not to join. You will receive our monthly meeting notices for a period of 6 months. It is during that time an invitation is extended to become a member. Who makes up your chapter’s board? Be a member in good standing for 6 to 12 months, participate in the chapter activities and run for office. Is your chapter involved in the community? Yes. We participate in as many community service projects that we can. We've participated in: We have an Annual Holiday Auction function in November and a Holiday Gathering in December. We also have a yearly event in honor of Administrative Professionals Day at the Sheraton Palace. Past speakers have included Mayor Willie Brown of San Francisco, Scott Loring of Heald Colleges and Carol Russel of JobNet. Is IAAP a non-profit organization? Yes. IAAP is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service of the U.S. as a 501 ( c ) (6) nonprofit corporation. IAAP Retirement Centers Trust and the R&E Foundation are recognized as exempt as "charitable" organizations under Section 501( c )c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to the Trust and/or R&E Foundation are deductible by donors as provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
|
|
GOLDEN
GATE CHAPTER - IAAP |
iaap.ggc@gmail.com
|