We meet at the Stonebriar Country Club near Hwy 121 & Legacy, directly behind the Westin Stonebriar Hotel. Registration and networking begin at 5:30 pm; meal is served at 6:00 pm; business and announcements begin at 6:15 pm; and the speaker/program begins at 6:30 pm.
Here's a look at upcoming (and completed) programs!
March 9, 2010 - Carla Detrie - Office Solutions Workshop
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April 10 - Frances McAnear – “Building Trust”
May 11 - Wanda Taylor – “Secrets of a Successful Resume, Interview & Finding the Ideal Job”
(Pending)
June 8 - Carla Flowers CPS/CAP – “The Heart of a Leader”
(Carla Flowers will also install our new 2010-2011 Officers)
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2010 Programs Completed:
COMPLETED: January 12, 2010 - Olivia Williams – “Financial / Credit Presentation”
Credit: Putting the Puzzle Together. When applying for credit do you get fidgety and nervous, or are you confident and sure of yourself? Have you ever been surprised by the final decision? Get the insiders’ perspective on what you need to get in or stay in great financial shape; and Identity Theft: Beating the Odds. One in four people in the DFW area are victims of identity theft. Which side of the margin are you on? Do you have the right tools in place to help protect you? We’re supplying the knowledge needed to empower yourself with the proper tools for protection.
COMPLETED: February 9, 2010 - Julie Burch, JLH Presentations - “I'm Soooooo Stressed Out!” - Stress Management for Professionals. In this dynamic, unconventional, and entertaining session, we will address the subject of stress from a refreshing common sense point of view. Helping you learn how to function with stress, as well
as how to reduce it. You’ll learn how to feel better about yourself and become less vulnerable to stressful situations. At the same time you will learn to lighten up and see the humor that is all around us!
LOOK AT OUR PAST PROGRAMS FOR 2008-2009!
Below you will see the programs we've conducted this year -- so feel free to come join us for our next meeting!
Contact registration@iaap-plano.orgto register for a meeting!
2008 Programs Completed:
July 8 (Completed) - Most professionals understand the need to build brand equity for products/services, yet very few understand the substantial benefits that are created from investing in their personal brand identy. In today's business environment, personal branding is essential.
August 12 (Completed) - Get the 411 on Hotels and Event Planning! - Get the insights of the attractions, shopping and restaurants around the area you choose to have your meetings or special events - whether it's at a hotel, resort or convention center. Learn the best way to handle RFP's and make booking a meeting a breeze for meeting planners.
September 9 (Completed) - “The Last Stress Management Tool You Will Ever Need to Learn!” Did you know that 75% of all doctor visits are stress related? Would you like to learn one tool to super charge your ability to prevent illness, reduce the need for medication and increase your energy level?
October 14(Completed) - In honor of Boss' Day, we have Bryan Dodge coming to show us how to "Build A Better You" and he is awesome! His program focuses on three key areas: How to have your best year ever -- How to create consistent upward growth in your life -- and The benefits of a powerful memory. This program is informative, entertaining, and includes demonstrations of memory techniques and strategies known only to a handful of America's top professionals! You definitely won't want to miss this one -- and bring along your executive! Let them see what we're all about, while listening to an outstanding program!
October 25 Seminar (Completed) - We are offering an outstanding seminar/educational event, complete with recertification points (4) and 4 speakers, who are all full of unusual energy! We'll have door prizes, raffles, and giveaways for all attendees, and we sincerely hope to see you all there! A light continental breakfast will be available, and lunch is included, so you won't have to worry about where to go after the event!
November 11 - (Completed) Susanne Zavala with Smead Manufacturing Co. will demonstrate various organizational, marketing and filing systems. She'll discuss the advantages of Straight Line Filing Systems, Color Coding, Labeling Software, Verticle Market Products. And much more!
December 9 - NO MEETING/EVENT FOR DECEMBER Have a very Merry Christmas! See you in January!
2009 Programs Completed:
January 13 (Completed) - How to create more balance to simplify you life was one of those phases that you probably heard often in 2008. So how do you simplify things in order to create more balance, especially when there are more demands for your time, where you have greater responsibilities and things are coming at you faster and faster? This speaker will recommend 5 things you can do in 2009 to gain back some of your time and resources to create more balance.
February 10 (Completed) - In today's emerging marketplace, the high cost of commuting and outsourcing at its highest, Virtual Assistants are in more demand that ever before. Learn more about the Virtual Assistant profession.
March 10 (Completed) - ADMIN-CONNECT - This will be our annual membership recruitment meeting, and we have an outstanding member of Microsoft coming to give us tips & tricks regarding both 2003 and 2007 Office. You won't want to miss this! More information will be available soon!
April 14 - LindaSwindling – “Managing Your Manager” (Completed) - There are ways to get what you want done…even if you are not in charge. You can show up powerfully, make your needs known and get the respect you need to get the job done. Join us to learn from Linda Swindling, JD, CSP, an expert on negotiations and communications who has more than 2000 hours working with CEO’s and KEY executives.
SPECIAL APW ANNOUNCEMENT
Tuesday, April 21st
(Completed) We are thrilled to announce that the Plano Chapter has once again been selected to host the 2009 Administrative Professionals Week Briefing! We are 1 of 24 chapters across the country that has been selected to host this briefing and we are truly honored . Registration 11:00 am - Opening Remarks 11:30 am - APW Briefing 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sheraton Grand Hotel DFW Airport - 4440 West John Carpenter Freeway - Irving, TX 75063 - Ph: (972) 929-8400
May 12 (Completed)- Join Lorie Burch for “If You Don’t Have a Will, the State of Texas has One for You!” Estate planning has become increasingly complex with tax changes, multiple marriages, blended families, and an increasing divorce rate. Attorney Lorie Burch promises not to bore you to tears as you become familiar with the basics including wills, trusts, guardianships, powers of attorneys, and living wills.
· Discover the importance of preparing yourself and your loved ones with these vital documents.
· Learn the scary truth of what will happen if you don’t have a will!
· Learn the “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing your will and living will.
COMPLETED - July 14 - Tony Cummins – “Meetings and Special Events: Planning for Success” - This informative session, with guest speaker Tony Cummins, will bring out methods and ideas for the successful planning of meetings and special events. Before the program, you will be asked to participate in a survey related to the challenges and issues you face when planning group functions for your company.
COMPLETED - August 11 - Valerie Pelan – “Four Ways to Effectively Communicate and Manage Difficult People in the Workplace” - Learn how to communicate more effectively and assertively; Four types of communication styles; How to adjust your communication style so that the other person hears you; 4 ways to communicate that is effective for various situations; How to recognize a difficult person; and Learn ways to handle them in various situations. Exercise (time permitting) volunteers to role play a prepared and scripted difficult person situation.
COMPLETED - September 8 - Sue Miller – “Reframing Your Thinking! Certain Attitudes”
These are times that require us to use our resources wisely. Few people have NOT been affected by the changes in our country. Every new situation calls for us to adjust. How quickly can you respond to changes? Answer that question carefully…
COMPLETED - October 13 - Linda Swindling – “Walk, Talk and Negotiate Like a CEO”
CEO's know how to negotiate, influence and persuade. They understand how to show up powerfully and cut tot he chase. They can assess each side's position, discuss the tough topics and maximize the opportunity. CEO's know when to stay at the table, when to leave and what deals to avoid. During this session you will learn how to: Decide if a deal is Worth it, Talk so that a CEO will hear you, Increase your executive Power, Ask outrageously, and Bulletproof your position.
COMPLETED - November 10 - Sandy Jones – “Time Management & Concurring Clutter”
Have you ever heard the saying “Money never goes as far as you think it will”? The same can be said for time; because time never goes as far as you think it will! Sandy will discuss how improvement of time management and organization techniques can provide you and your company with a multitude of benefits.
Studies have shown that people waste as much as 4.3 hours per week searching for papers. In addition, the average North American will be interrupted 73 times a day, and that disorganization on the job is a major cause of stress. Yet, according to Office Supply Company, Esselte Ltd.; “Unfortunately, many U.S. workers don’t prioritize getting organized, with only 1% regarding filing as an important element of work. Not surprisingly, lack of organization has meant nearly one-fifth (21%) have missed deadlines.”
COMPLETED - December 8 - Sharon Werner - Avery Dennison – ALSO our Holiday Celebration! We'll meet this month at Dave & Buster's, have a presentation by our Avery Dennison representatie, and then it's time for fun!! If you know of someone interested in IAAP, now would be a good time to invite them to come and get to know us on a relaxed level. Or just come to spend time with other members you may not know yet!
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