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McDonald loves blue; Sandy Mullis loves beach music; Stephanie Ramm has a phobia of butterflys; Diana Rose went to a 2-roomed school house in Walnut Hill, Illinois; Kathy Salzman likes to ride Harley motorcycles; Amy Simpson loves Stephen King movies and books; Laura Thomas has been married for 21 years and Laura‟s daughter, Ruthann likes basketball; Dena Wike wants to take Shag dancing lessons.
Don‟t forget to fill out your Gratitude Journal to help us set a positive mood for the days ahead!
Thanks Special Events Committee for a great meeting and visit to a French Café!
The Cabarrus Chapter IAAP® Swap meeting held July 9 at S&D Coffee proved to be more excitement than one could stand.
Participants not only had to tell something about themselves, they had to memorize what everyone said that had a turn before them.
Special Events Chairman, Stephanie Ramm explained that “One of our basic benefits of IAAP is networking. How better to break the ice than to get to know our members and visitors a little more?”
To test the memories of those in attendance and to share with those who could not make it, we listed
characteristics about ourselves: Christine Barrier collects Catfish Hunter Baseball cards; Tammy Brafford, CPS/CAP® has a 4 month old grandbaby; Cynthia Brown loves scrapbooking; Heather Buckelew is from New Jersey; Teresa Courtney, an honorary member is Saved; Judy Cox has four wonderful grandchildren; Pam Green likes to sing in her car at the top of her lungs; Becky Harris is going back to school; Nancy Lenig has horses and doesn‟t like beach music; Becky Lewis has a pot-bellied pig named Harley; Gail Lowder is afraid of heights; Sandy Morris has two dogs, Princess and Lady; Pat
JULY MEETING PARTICIPANTS TELL ALL
AUGUST PROGRAM: SAFETY-OFFICE, HOME AND PERSONAL
Our next IAAP chapter meeting will be hosted by Heather Buckelew, Membership Committee Chairman and her committee.
It will be held Thursday, August 13 at the Hendrick Motorsports Team Center, 4435 Papa Joe Hendrick
Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262.
Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by our meeting at 6:00 p.m. which will feature a program on Safety – office, home and personal.”
A map is attached to this
newsletter. See pages 6 & 7.
Don‟t forget to bring your items for Coltrane Life Center to the August meeting.
For a list of needed items see page 8 in this news letter!
IAAP CABARRUS CHAPTER NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2009 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 1
SPECIAL POINTS OF
INTEREST:
Chapter Goals for the year.
Date when you host a meeting.
Congratulations to…
From Shirley Kiziah...
Career Food for Thought.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE :
PRESIDENT ’S LETTER 2
YEARLY MEETING
DATES
3
ORDER NAME BADGE 3
KUDOS 4
CPS/CAP EXAMS 5
MAP TO HENDRICK
MOTORSPORTS
6,7
AUGUST COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
8
Chapter No. 443135 Concord, North Carolina
Cabarr us
Our Mission Enhancing the success of
career-minded administrative professionals by providing
opportunities for growth through education, community building and
leadership development.
SEIZE the Moment!(For details see page #2)
Wow! I can‟t believe half the year is already gone! It seems like we just flipped the calendar to 2009! Even though we are more than half way through 2009, a brand new year with IAAP is beginning! I am very excited and I can‟t wait to see all the wonderful things our new year will bring.
I have to “seize the moment” to thank our 2008 – 2009 officers and committee chairs. They worked really hard to give us a great year! Special thanks to past president Judy Cox, for her outstanding leadership and guidance. I will continue to test her knowledge and skills in the upcoming year as I continue to learn all I can in this new
role.
Our New Officers & Committee Chairs Retreat was held on June 20th at Troutman‟s BBQ in Concord. I would like to thank everyone for coming to help plan our new year. The following is a list of our committees and those who have agreed to chair these committees: Budget – Chair Kathy Salzman; Community Involvement – Chair Judy Cox; Education – Chair Wynn Alexander CPS; Membership – Chair Heather Buckelew; Publicity/Newsletter – Chair Becky Lewis; Rules & Bylaws – Chair Sandy Morris; Special Events – Chair Stephanie Ramm; and Ways & Means –
Chair Diane Barnette. I encourage each of you to “seize the moment” and commit to where you will serve our Cabarrus chapter.
Our annual “Swap Meet” was held on July 9th at S&D Coffee. We had a wonderful time! There were 6 guests present, and 3 of them have already joined! Thanks to Stephanie and her Special Events committee for all of the fun and food that was provided!
In closing, I want to thank you all again for giving me the honor of serving as your 2009-2010 president. I know we can all work together, seizing every moment to make our chapter successful!
FROM YOUR PRESIDENT , TAMMY BRAFFORD CPS/CAP
“IF YOU HAVE
KNOWLEDGE , LET
OTHERS LIGHT
THEIR CANDLES
FROM IT . ”
MARGARET
FULLER
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CABARRUS CHAPTER IAAP® 2009-10 GOALS
meetings 4.) Encourage members to obtain the CPS/CAP certifications 5.) Continue to keep
membership informed with timely communication 6.) Update/Revise Bylaws & Standing Rules
1.) Increase membership by 6 2.) Increase attendance at monthly chapter meetings 3.) Offer work related programs at chapter
SEIZE
the Moment!
2009-2010 Cabarrus IAAP President, Tammy Brafford CPS®/CAP® chose the theme for the year, ”Seize the Moment.”
“THE BEST AND
MOST BEAUTIFUL
THINGS IN THIS
WORLD CANNOT
BE SEEN OR EVEN
HEARD , BUT MUST
BE FELT WITH THE
HEART . ”
HELEN KELLER
CABARRUS CHAPTER IAAP
BOARD OF D IRECTORS 2009-10
From left to right: Kathy Salzman, Treasurer; Heather Buckelew, President Elect; Tammy Brafford CPS/CAP, President; Wynn Alexander CPS, Vice-President; Christine Barrier, Secretary
August 13, 5:30 p.m. @ Hendrick Motorsports - Heather Buckelew, Membership Committee
September 10, 5:30 p.m. @ S&D Coffee-Diane Barnette, Ways & Means Committee
October 8, 7:30 a.m. @ TBA-Stephanie Ramm & Cynthia Brown, Special Events Committee
November 12, 5:30 p.m. @ Allstate-Wynn Alexander CPS®, Education Committee
December 10, 5:30 p.m. @ TBA-Stephanie Ramm,
Cynthia Brown Special Events Committee
January 14, 5:30 p.m. @ TBA-Stephanie Ramm & Cynthia Brown, Special Events Committee
February 11, 5:30 p.m. @ TBA-Kathy Salzman, Budget Committee and Becky Lewis, Publicity Committee
March 11, 5:30 p.m. @ TBA-Judy Cox & Susan Stirewalt, Community Involvement
April 8, 5:30 p.m. @ TBA-Stephanie Ramm & Cynthia Brown, Special
Events
May 13, 5:30 p.m. @ TBA-Sandy Morris, Rules & By-Laws
June 10, 5:30 p.m. @ TBA- Stephanie Ramm & Cynthia Brown, Special Events.
CHAPTER MEETING DATES *NOTE : WHEN YOUR COMMITTEE IS HOSTING
ORDER IAAP NAME BADGE BY AUGUST 17TH !
If you are interested in ordering a new IAAP name badge, please email Kathy Salzman at [email protected] . The cost of the new badges
are $7.75 to $9.25 each depending on the choices you select for
the badge. Optional badge holders and gold or silver badge framing are also available for an additional charge .
Once the total number of orders have been compiled and shipping charges have been applied, Kathy will email everyone with their total. Kathy will deliver the badges to the September 10th meeting. Payment for badges will be due at this time, in the form of cash or check made payable to Kathy Salzman.
Deadline for all orders to be emailed to Kathy is Monday, August 17, 3:00 p.m.
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*When my committee HOSTS Meeting
Committee Chairpersons are assigned monthly meetings where they along with their committee, plan the programs, bring the food, provide meeting place & raffle prize as well as create the theme of their assigned IAAP Chapter meeting.
IAAP CABARRUS CHAPTER NEWSLETTER AUGUST , 2009
“MY FAVORITE ANIMAL IS A TURTLE .
FOR THE TURTLE TO MOVE IT HAS
TO STICK ITS NECK OUT . ”
DR . RUTH WESTHEIMER
COMING SOON:
THE CPS/CAP
EXAM GAME!
SEE THE
SEPTEMBER
ISSUE OF
CABARRUS
CONNECTION!
Chapter Members of Excellence: Tammy Brafford, CPS/CAP; Christine Barrier; Cynthia Brown; Judy Cox; Wynn Alexander CPS.
Christine Barrier‟s second grandchild and first grand daughter was born on July 5, co-incidentally also on Christine‟s Birthday.
Christine Barrier-was chosen in June by all of her co-workers as a person possessing the leadership
traits: having vision and voicing honest opinions. She was presented the staff‟s Time Achievement Award (an antiqued clock to pass to the next winner) and a golden letter “V” for her to keep as a memento of her leadership characteristics.
Cynthia Brown-received 5 year Employee recognition from NC State University.
Judy Cox-Received Outstanding Administrative Personnel Award for Region
III of the NC Rural Water Association
Judy Cox–received 5 year Employee recognition from City of Concord.
Becky Lewis-received one of the four Pathways Achievement Awards from NC State and graduated from this year long Pathways Leadership course she traveled to in Raleigh. She was recognized at the County Commissioners meeting in June.
CONGRATULATIONS ….
UPDATE YOUR MEMBER INFORMATION
Heather Buckelew at [email protected] .
We also ask that you confirm that your information is correct with IAAP Headquarters by going to www.iaap-hq.org and logging in on Member‟s
Place. If you are not sure how to do this, we will provide information and handouts on how to update your information with IAAP Headquarters at the August meeting.
The Membership Committee would like to remind you to update your contact information, especially if there have been any changes to your information since last year.
Please send your changes to
MENTOR A
NEW IAAP
MEMBER . . .
ASK A NEW
MEMBER IF YOU
MAY BE THEIR
RESOURCE FOR
IAAP
INFORMATION . .
OFFER TO BE
THEIR PERSONAL
MENTOR .
NEW MEMBERS ,
DON ’T HESITATE
TO “SEIZE THE
MOMENT” AND
ASK SOMEONE TO
HELP BE YOUR
IAAP GUIDE TO
SUCCESS !
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IAAP Anniversary Dates:
Darlene Gantt July 2008 Karen Miller July 2001 Barbara Pierce July 2008
Member Birthdays:
Christine Barrier July 5 Dena Wike July 22 Nancy Lenig August 12 Diane Barnette August 25 Diana Rose August 25
Congratulations on
living life well!
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
THERE ’S A H ITCH IN IT
If things don't suit my fancy, I'll complain, criticize, and probably get out then hitchhike to another group."
Hitchhiker or driver -- which kind of member are YOU?
Submitted by Vicky Pickard
hitchhikers there are in many organizations and clubs.
Many members seem to say, "you go to the meetings, serve on the Board, serve on committees, do the paperwork, study the issues, take care of things that need doing, and I'll just go along for the ride!
With his thumb, a hitchhiker says, "You furnish the gas, car, attend to the repairs and upkeep, supply the insurance, and I'll ride with you.
But if you have an accident, I'll sue you for damages!"
It sounds pretty one-sided, but one wonders how many
IAAP offers several ways to study for the CPS/CAP. Check out all of them on the website: iaap-hq.org/certification.
Future Exam Dates and Deadlines:
INTERESTED IN FURTHERING YOUR CAREER?
COLORS…. CAREER FOOD FOR THOUGHT?
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Which one are we.. A hitchhiker or a driver?
Exam Dates Deadline Dates
November 6-7, 2009 August 15, 2009
May 7-8, 2010 February 15, 2010
November 5-6, 2010 August 15, 2010
The CPS and CAP exams are administered on the first consecutive Friday and Saturday every May and November. Part 4 of the CAP exam is administered on Friday afternoon. Parts 1-3 of the CPS and CAP exams are administered on Saturday.
For more information, contact Wynn Alexander, CPS, Cabarrus Chapter IAAP Educational Committee Chairperson at [email protected]
This is not a commercial or plug for Career Builder‟s products but instead is an interesting opportunity to learn more about yourself
than you ever wanted to know and maybe a career opportunity waiting to happen.
This month‟s spotlight is on the “Color Career Counselor.” By selecting
various colors, our personalities were revealed (amazingly accurate) and we were matched with our best occupational Category, our
2nd Best Occupational Category and an option to purchase a guide to success.
You may take the test for free. Just log on to careerbuilders.com .
Career Builders said that “The Dewey Color System® is the world's first and only validated, color-based personality career testing
instrument. Based on the scientists experiences and your
interests, your best suited occupations are given.”
Better than looking at a horoscope!
Submitted by Becky Lewis & Cynthia Brown
Every day, decide what you need and want to get done in regard to work, home, and family. For everything else, ask yourself:
“What‟s the worse thing that would happen if I didn‟t do this?” If you can live with the answer, give yourself permission to drop it from your “to-do” list.
Wellness for life, HOPE Health Letter, Vol. 29. No. 4, April 2009
TAME YOUR
TO-DO L IST
IAAP CABARRUS CHAPTER NEWSLETTER AUGUST , 2009
AUGUST 13, 2009
IAAP CABARRUS CHAPTER MEETING
Map/Directions
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Our next IAAP chapter meeting will be hosted by the Membership Committee. It will be held Thursday, August 13 at the Hendrick Motorsports Team Center, 4435 Papa Joe Hendrick Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262. Networking begins at 5:30 pm followed by our meeting at 6:00 pm which will feature a program on Safety – office, home and personal. Heather Buckelew Executive Assistant * Community Relations Coordinator Hendrick Motorsports (704) 455-0547 phone (704) 455-0304 fax [email protected]
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The editor appreciates comments,
corrections as well as any submissions
that may be of interest. Submission
deadline for the next month‟s issue is
the third Monday of month (August 17)
prior to the following month
(September) which is scheduled for
release by the first Monday of each
Month (September 7).
Email: [email protected]
CABARRUS CHAPTER
NEWSLETTER
cassettes of oldies music (1920‟s-1950‟s); family-oriented or travel DVD‟s or VCR tapes; digital camera batteries (type CR-V3); new greeting cards (birthday, get well, sympathy); small clear glass plates (for crafts); craft glue; 4-ply white cotton yarn; scissors (adult-sized); paint brushes; art paper; craft paint; gallery glass paints; construction paper; crayons; poster board (all colors); card stock (all colors); stencils for crafts. Food Items:100% juice; canned or fresh fruit; decaffeinated coffee & tea; whole wheat bread; Sweet „N Low; Splenda (bulk
For August, our Community Involvement project will be to help the participants at Coltrane Life Center. Please collect any of the following and get them to any of our members for collection. Any help will be appreciated.
Wish List Health Care Supplies: liquid Dove body wash; liquid hand soap; disposable razors; shaving cream; Ascensia Autodisc or Dex blood glucose test strips for Dex Glucometer; lotion. Activity Supplies: Bingo prizes (old/new jewelry, knick-knacks, snack crackers, sugar-free candy, men‟s/ladies‟ socks, etc.); bird seed; CD‟s/
package for baking).Paper/cleaning products: toilet paper; napkins; cups, plates, bowls; plastic spoons; paper towels; Kleenex; bleach; hand towels & dish cloths. Office Supplies: copy paper (white & colored); tape; Pilot fine-point pens; paper clips; postage stamps; inkjet brochure paper; envelopes; legal pads; notebook paper. Miscellaneous: 8 foot fiberglass ladder; blue kitchen aprons from Sam‟s Club; apple corer & slicer with stand (Pampered Chef);12 inch or larger digital picture frame; Gas gift cards; Men‟s and women‟s elastic waist pants.
HELP COLTRANE L IFE CENTER
“SEIZE THE MOMENT”
For any questions contact Community Involvement Chairman, Judy Cox at [email protected]
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From left to right: Sandy Stotesbury CPS/CAP, Vice-President (Land of the Sky Chapter; Wanda Lentz, Secretary (Statesville Chapter); Shirley Kiziah CPS/CAP, President (Hickory Chapter); Norma Bain CPS/
CAP, Treasurer (Jacksonville-Onslow-Lejuene Chapter); Brenda Teague CPS, Education/Certification Director (Caldwell Chapter); Judy Cox, Membership Director (Cabarrus Chapter)
2009-2010 NCD BOARD OF D IRECTORS
on and what part of the page: top, or bottom they found it on no later than August 12, 2009 to [email protected]
Those members who find the pen correctly will be entered into a drawing for a prize to be given at the next meeting, August 13, 2009.
Only one entry per member. Good luck!
Members of the Cabarrus Chapter IAAP are invited to “find the pen” hidden somewhere in this newsletter. The “pen” may be smaller or larger than the one to the right and may be standing vertically, horizontally or slanted slightly either way.
Those readers with good eyesight and instinct are invited to email what page number they found the “Pen”
F IND THE PEN
IAAP CABARRUS CHAPTER NEWSLETTER AUGUST , 2009