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STRATEGIC PLAN Our Core Purpose is to ensure individuals working in office and administrative professions have the opportunity to

TOP INITIATIVES FOR  Retain 100% of current membership while increasing membership – Five new members by July 2014, and a total of ten by July  Increase technology related programs and training.  Implement a shadow program for leadership positions.  Increase outreach and to Omaha area companies through marketing and personal contact.  Host a positively memorable and successful 30 th Anniversary Administrative Professionals Day Breakfast Event.  Align Chapter Strategic Business Plan with the International Strategic Plan.

MEMBERSHIP Goal: Retain 100% of current membership while increasing membership – Five new members by July 2014, and a total of ten by July  September 2013 membership was 43.  As of February 28, 2014, there are 40 members. This includes one dual member.  Since July 2013, we have gained two new members and one re-join.  We have had two not renew their membership.

MEMBERSHIP Recruitment and Retention  On-site visits to colleges.  Information Session at Metro Community College (South Omaha Campus)  Wednesday, April 2 nd from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  In conjunction with Heartland Chapter  Marché Damper is heading this event.

MEMBERSHIP Recruitment and Retention  Increase social media presence  Lynn Mosier is heading up this initiative.  Accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter.  Anyone wishing to contribute, share, like or pin is welcome.

CONNECT WITH US  On the Web –  LinkedIn – Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)  Facebook – IAAP Ak-Sar-Ben: Omaha, NE  Twitter

MEMBERSHIP Recruitment and Retention  Word of Mouth  The biggest promoters of IAAP are YOU!  Do you know someone who could benefit? Contact a Board member or Julie Kaminski, CAP.  Share postings, announcements, newsletters.  Bring the person to an IAAP event.

MEMBERSHIP Recruitment and Retention  Retention  Are we meeting our members’ needs?  If you haven’t seen someone at a meeting in a while, do you tell them they were missed?  Do you contact the Board or someone in the chapter when you have a promotion, career change or life-changing event?

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING Goal: Increase technology related programs and training.  Programs this year:  Using LinkedIn  Outlook Tips & Tricks  Sharepoint  Apps and Software

SHADOW BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS Goal: Implement a shadow program for leadership positions.  No formal program is in place at this time.  Anyone is welcome to ask a member of the board or a committee chair.  Treasurer Pat Roth CAP-OM has had one person shadow her this year.  Membership Committee Chair Julie Kaminski, CAP has requested someone shadow her.

OUTREACH & MARKETING Goal: Increase outreach and to Omaha area companies through marketing and personal contact.  No formal program is in place at this time.  Anyone wishing to assist with this, please contact Jennie Cormier.  Who can we invite to meetings?  What publications can we use to advertise?  Maintaining our website and social media sites.  How else can we reach people?

30 TH ANNUAL APD CELEBRATION Goal: Host a positively memorable and successful 30 th Anniversary Administrative Professionals Day Breakfast Event.  As of today, we have two title sponsors and one event sponsor. We are still looking for more sponsors for this event.  An expanded vendor expo.  Thirty spaces are available for local businesses to come and be seen by attendees.  Vendors include Panera Catering, OfficeTeam, Powers Chiropractic, Miche, and more.  Two technical training sessions:  Sharepoint  Software and Apps for proficiency  & Paper invitations being sent.  Be sure to sign up to help make this the greatest event in town.