Welcome

Welcome to the Plano Chapter of IAAP website. We are glad you stopped by to visit and hope you will find what you need. If you are new to IAAP, or would like more information about the chapter, or the organization as a whole, please visit the 'About Us' tab above to contact one of the officers. Also, be sure to review the "Meetings and Events" tab to learn about upcoming chapter events and meetings.

Our chapter meets the second Tuesday evening of each month, at the lovely Stonebriar Country Club, located at 5050 Country Club Drive, Frisco, TX 75034, behind the Westin Stonebriar Hotel, near Hwy 121 and Legacy.

We have a great time and we would love to have you come for a visit!

Chapter Announcements


Bring donations for the Italian themed gift basket that will be raffled off at the NETAC Workshop on February 25, to the February 7th chapter meeting. Monica from Buca di Beppo has donated a gift certificate for the basket. Don't forget to register for the workshop. All proceeds will benefit the 2012 EFAM. See the NETAC section for more details.

The Membership Committee is planning a Membership Drive during APW Week. The drive will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Dave and Buster's in Frisco. Avery will be presenting and will provide free samples. This event is free to attend. Please share this with your co-workers, friends, and family who are Administrative Professionals, to give them the opportunity to learn more about IAAP and membership. For questions, please contact Andrea Estrada, CAP, Membership Chair, at membership@iaap-plano.org.

Community Service


The Plano Chapter of IAAP, has adopted Barron Elementary School, home of the Big Cats, for our Box Tops for Education Program. Members have collected over 700 Box Tops for the school. The chapter members also supported the school with a school supply drive, and Angel Tree Program for the 2010 and 2011 years. Among the supplies donated to the school in August 2011, were a laminator, binding machine, paper cutters, and over 15 heavy duty pencil sharpeners, all donated by an associate member. The Plano Chapter adopted 25 students from the Angel Tree program for the 2011 year. We are currently accepting donations of the following items for the 4th and 5th grade male and female hygiene kits that the school nurse hands out:

  • Deodorant (travel size)
  • Feminine pads
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste (travel size)

      Please bring your donations to the March 13th chapter meeting. Our chapter continues to look for ways to give back to our community, so if you have any community service projects that you are passionate about, please let one of our Board members know. GO Bigcats!!

Member Spotlight

Cindy McKinney, CAP-OM
Plano, TX

Employer: LPS-True Automation

IAAP Member Since: 2001

Did you know? Cindy has served as Vice President, Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Certification Chair of the Plano Chapter. She is currently Certification and Newsletter Chair. Cindy achieved her CPS (now CAP rating) in 2001 and the CAP (now OM designation) in 2002. To further her education, Cindy used the CPS/CAP certifications towards college credits at Collin College. She attained an Associates Degree in Office Systems Technology in 2005. Cindy has been married to Matt for 10 years. She has two adult children (Christina and J.R.) and two grandchildren (Zachary 4 -Christina’s son, and Kailyn 6 months-J.R.’s daughter.) Matt andCindy share their home with their three dogs: Sterling, Teddy, and Harley. For relaxation and enjoyment, Cindy enjoys attending concerts, musicals, plays, and live performances. Outdoor activities are a must, with frequent visits to the Dallas Arboretum for their seasonal events and outdoor concerts. Cindy also enjoys ziplining. For that added “Did you know”, Cindy has a motorcycle license and owns a motorcycle. Although she does not ride very often, it was one of those items on her bucket list. Now for other items on that list, Cindy will be parachuting in the spring of 2012 (received a gift certification for her 50th birthday in July 2011.)

2012 EFAM Souvenir

The Plano Chapter is selling 2012 EFAM Souvenirs. Get yours today! Souvenirs can be picked up in the Hospitality room at EFAM. If you wish to have your souvenir shipped to you, please add $5 for shipping, to the total. Mail check with order form to, Celia Alvarez, Treasurer. We will also be selling these at the T-L Division Annual Meeting. Thank you for supporting the Plano Chapter!




Or pay with a credit card via PayPal.

Grapevine hat $25 + $2 PayPal fee 



Grapevine $25 + $2 PayPal fee + $5 s&h



Cowboys hat $30 + $2 PayPal fee 


Cowboys $30 + $2 PayPal fee +$5 s&h


 

NETAC (North East Texas Area Chapters) Announcements


It is with great pleasure that the North East Texas Area Council is again providing another educational, fundraising seminar on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the U.S. Bowling Congress in Arlington, Texas, to benefit the 2012 EFAM Host Committee.

Host Committee Co-Coordinator, Jacqulyn Hudgins CAP-OM, has recruited Paul Hattimer and Kim Grubbs for this special morning of education and the tools to update our IAAP Profile and its other uses. And, for those members who need recertification points, here is an opportunity to earn them. We will have a light breakfast to get us started and door prizes at the end. This seminar also provides another great opportunity to network and to encourage new members to participate. Don’t miss out!

Go to our website to register via PayPal, or send your completed form and check to, Beth Grace, CAP, or register on-site. Three great ways to register!

Spread the word, and we look forward to seeing YOU on Saturday, February 25!!

Elaine Harrison CAP-OM; B.S., 2012 Host Committee Coordinator

Texas-Louisiana Division Announcements


The next Texas-Louisiana 2012 Annual Meeting will be held at the South Shore Harbor Resort and Convention Center in League City, Texas, May 18-20, 2012. For more information on the Annual Meeting, visit the T-L Division website.

Remember to print off your 2012 Division Bingo card and keep track of your activities.

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LinkedIn Group: IAAP/Plano

Pathways to Excellence Program


Deadline for Online Submissions is 11:59pm Central Time on June 20, 2012. There are 11 criteria, with a minimum of 8 necessary, to achieve the Member of Excellence designation. For more information about the program, and to see if you meet the criteria, visit the Pathways to Excellence page on the IAAP web community.


IAAP Announcements

Nominations for 2012-2013

Below is a list of those running for IAAP’s International Board of Directors and the Retirement Trust Foundation’s Board of Trustees for 2012-2013. Voting will take place at the Education Forum and Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas July 21-25. More complete information about candidate qualifications and platforms will be available by April 15, 2012.

2012 APW Proclamation Is Now Available

A sample proclamation for the 2012 APW/APD is now available in the IAAP Web Community International Library. This can be tailored and submitted to local municipalities and other official entities that want to honor administrative professionals during APW.

2012 APW Logo

Just in time for the new year, we've picked a 2012 Administrative Professionals Week theme and I've designed the logo. It is supplied in 3 file types, to suit a variety of print and/or web applications. There will be no option to customize this logo with your District/Division/Chapter

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