Meetings & Events

Chapter Meetings and Events

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, March 8, 2010

Program Title: Office Politics – Positive Results from Fair Practices

Presenter: Virginia A. Deily CPS – Pennsylvania Division Past President

Program Description:

The program content will be based on the Crisp Fifty-Minute™ Series.

Did you know that today office politics is no longer just a “power game?” In today’s business world office politics is an important skill for developing a competitive edge and surviving in a global marketplace. Having political savvy is vital for all of us to succeed in a fiercely competitive world.

This program will show you how to make informed career choices, deal with negative tactics, practice correct strategies, become a good communicator, and master negotiations.

You will also learn how powerful mutual understanding and respect can be in the workplace, how to remain flexible and make concessions without losing, and how to deal with unfair situations with confidence and diplomacy.

Food Selection: Choice of:

· Charcuterie Plate – Selection of Domestic and Imported Meat and Cheeses with French Baguette and Tapenade; or

· Asian Style Mini Crab Cakes with Ginger and Lemongrass Dipping Sauce; or

· Brie Quesadillas with Pineapple Champagne Salsa

Dessert: Key Lime Pie or Seasonal Fruit Cup

Cost: $26.00 for Members; $28.00 for Non-Members.

Location: Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown Pittsburgh (room not yet determined)

Time: 5:30 p.m. – Networking

6:00 p.m. – Food and Beverages

6:45 p.m. – Program

Cost: Members: $26.00 Guests: $28.00

Cancellation Policy: All meals must be paid for by members and guests unless cancellation is received by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Administrative Professionals Event

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY EVENT
Friday, April 23, 2010

Join the Pittsburgh Chapter for our Administrative Professionals Event on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Robert Morris University.

Visit this site often for updated information.

International IAAP Meetings and Events

07-26-09 - 07-29-09

The International Education Forum & Annual Meeting is IAAP’s premier event taking place during the summer with over 1800 attendees. This event offers more than 50 education workshops focusing on topics from management skills to leadership development. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the inner workings of the association by attending the business sessions that highlight the association leadership. And don’t forget the numerous networking events that provide social gatherings with your peers. The 2009 Forum is in Minneapolis, Minn. July 26-29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

10-18-09 - 10-21-09

The annual Certification Conference is a way to learn important information that can help you in your professional life. You can also earn recertification points and network. Don’t miss this year’s conference October 18-21 in Portland, Ore at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.

03-08-10 - 03-10-10

IAAP’s Professional Education Conference is designed especially for admins and will provide attendees with all the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to fit in with their executive teammates and the credibility and confidence they need to stand out from the crowd. Don’t miss the next conference March 8-10 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev.