1. Note from your President Inside this issue: Carmen Simkanich 2016 President Issue #4 -2016 – April First Coast Administrative Professionals P. O. Box 19931 Jacksonville, FL 32246 www.fcapjax.com Note from the President 1 Strategic Planning for Board & Executive Committee2 Administrative Professionals Day 3 Mayor’s Proclamation 4 Administrative Prof Professional Day @ UNF FCAP Basket Contest 5 About FCAP 6 Announcements and Committee Opportunities 7 Fundraiser Opportunity 8 Birthdays & 50/50 9 Meetings & Topics 10 Support our Meal Sponsors 11 Official Education Partner Look for the Secret Word in this newsletter! Hello All: Are you ready for The Hardy 2016 Administrative Professionals Day event? April 27 th is the date and this is our biggest event of the year. I hope to see you all there. Page 3 of this newsletter is an interesting history of the be- ginning of the era of recognition for the role of the Secretary. It was a giant step in 1952, but look how much things have changed since then. I often chuckle when my boss is out of town and folks joke “I guess you get to take it easy for a few days.” Ha!, I say, Ha! The days of the “Della Street” secretary are long gone. We are not just gals sitting around waiting for our boss to need something. I don’t know about you, but about 95% of my duties are independent of my boss’ whim. I think we can be proud of our role in today’s business world. This event is our opportunity to stand and be seen. Don’t miss it. Check out these highlights for this newsletter: More information about work done at the Strategic Planning meeting Administrative Professionals Day history The Mayor’s proclamation of Administrative Professional’s Week 2016 Last call for the APD luncheon! Membership process information We still have committee management opportunities; please consider one. We are strong if YOU belong! Fundraiser events; raffle of the NextBook tablet; Belk Charity Sale Happy Birthdays! 50/50 Raffle winners to-date! Upcoming meeting and events Please join us at our membership meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Networking at 5:30 pm with a light meal by Firehouse Subs and a program begins at 6:15 after introduction. The speaker will be Kim Hamilton., who will be talking to us about Financial Recovery. The meeting adjourns at 7:30 pm. Guests are always welcome and we encourage you to bring more than one! Please RSVP your plans to attend to Julie Smith at J-j71@comcast.net.J-j71@comcast.net

2. Business humorist, Todd Hunt, publishes a monthly column and his latest is worth sharing… The Board and Executive Committee met for its annual strategic planning session. There was a good deal of discussion on succession planning and the direction it wants the organization to take. Newly revamped mission and vision statements center around the benefits members gain by being a part of the organization. There was also discussion at length about education and the plans to bring in new speakers on a range of topics the members are interested in learning more about. Networking is also seen as a key benefit from membership and more emphasis will be given to topics selected going forward. The EC and Board have a strong desire to make the monthly meetings interactive and engaging with the intent of growing membership through an active membership. The future continues to look good for the organization. The current focus is the upcoming APD Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, at UNF’s campus. A keynote speaker, lots of door prizes, opportunities to network with local administrative professionals, and visit with exhibitors and vendors is expected to bring in another good crowd this year. The decision to limit fundraisers to only two this year is a sign the organization is doing well in its treasury. Plans are in the process to attend one Alhambra showing of “Sister Act” in the third quarter of this year, along with the Belk’s Charity Sale in April and November. Strategic Planning with Board and Executive Committee MISSION: Provide professional development to support administrative office professionals in their ever changing roles and responsiibilities. VISION: Through commitment, teamwork, and communication, provide excellence in professional development MOTTO: We are Strong if YOU Belong! * Reprinted from 3/28/16 Todd Hunt’s Journals

3. Three people led the effort to create Administrative Professionals Day/Week: Mary Barrett, a past president of the National Secretaries Association—now called the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); C. King Woodbridge, president of Dictaphone Corporation; and Harry F. Klemfuss, public relations account executive at Young & Rubicam. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer proclaimed the first observance of National Secretaries Week as June 1 – 7, 1952. Wednesday, June 4, 1952, was designated the first National Secretaries Day. In 1955, the National Secretaries Association changed the dates to the current celebration Administrative Professionals Day. Learn about the history of Administrative Professionals Day during the last full week of April. The name of the observance was changed to Professional Secretaries Day/Week in 1981 when the National Secretaries Association became Professional Secretaries International (PSI). In 1998, PSI changed the organization’s name to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), and the name of the occasion was changed again in 2000, when the IAAP designated the holiday as Administrative Professionals Day/Week. The name change reflects the changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce. Administrative Professionals Day *reprinted from http://ideas.hallmark.com/spring-ideas/what-is-administrative-professionals-day/

4. 2016 Proclamation – Mayor Lenny Curry

5. 2016 Administrative Professionals Day Event! 5 You should’ve received your postcard in the mail, but if not, be sure to mark your calendar now to attend. Bring friends, co- workers, and visit leprechaun our fantastic Nextbook exhibitor booths. We have loads of fun, education, networking opportunities and DOOR PRIZES galore! Go to www.unfapc.com and register now for only $35www.unfapc.com Individual OR Corporate Tables available for only $250 (tables of 8). If registering a corporate table, be sure to call your list of names in to UNF registration at 904- 620-4200. Don’t forget to help support APD’s Luncheon by participating in the Theme Basket Contest. Awards will be given for 1 st Place, 2 nd Place, 3 rd Place, and 4 th Place, along with an Honorable Mention. Cash awards of $20 to $50 will be given after UNFCE judging. All FCAP members will receive a ‘member’ ribbon with theme basket designation for wearing during the event. You don’t want to be left behind. Reach out to Linda Johnson at linda.johnson@brooksrehab.org to be sure your name is added to the list. linda.johnson@brooksrehab.org and more

6. A b o u t F C A P ! 6 ANNUAL DUES: $75 plus a one-time $5 processing fee = $80. Renewal will be one year from your membership date and will only be $75. PROGRAM MONTHLY FEE: $5 per meeting; you may pay at each meeting or pay for the year at the rate of $55. (11 meetings x $5.00). There is no fee for the December meeting. For more information, visit our website www.fcapjax.com or register online @ http://www.fcapjax.com/FCAP_Membership _Application.pdfht p://www.fcapjax.com/FCAP_Membership _Application.pdf Want to enhance your learning experience and enjoy networking with others? Then become an FCAP Member! Invite others to share FCAP’s career enhancement and learning opportunities! Guests are always welcome. WE ARE STRONG IF YOU BELONG! Look for more information on the revamped membership incentive program shortly. And, remember the more we grow, the more we learn from one another! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

7. Announcements 7 FCAP NEEDS YOU!! We still have Committee Manager opportunities – get involved, build your skills and knowledge. We are here to help those who want to grow your leadership skills. Let us mentor YOU! Go to www.fcapjax.com for the full position / committee descriptions, and contact Tammy Moore, Nominations Chair, to get involved now!www.fcapjax.com Tammy Moore: tmoore@dph-us.comtmoore@dph-us.com Open Committees Opportunities! Fundraising Committee: The role is to determine potential fundraising opportunities and bring to the Board/Executive Committee for consideration with a business plan and anticipated expenses/proceeds. Networking Committee: The role would be to propose potential networking opportunities for the members and/or members & families that would include expenses and proceeds Social Media Committee: The role is to post events, meetings, etc. on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for FCAP. Website: Responsible for updating the website with such things as agendas, newsletters, events, any/all important FCAP information.

8. Don’t forget to turn in raffle money for the June Nextbook Drawing. Cost is $1.00 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.00. Purchasers should write in their name and email address on the back half of the ticket, tear apart and keep the other half for their records (see below). The winning ticket will be drawn from a basket with all entries. Winner does not need to be present to win. Prize must be confirmed and picked up no later than July 1 st. !!!FUNDRAISERS!!! 8 Quad Core Processor 1 GB DDR3 RAM 7.0 ” touchscreen 16 GB Internal Storage Audio Jack Microphone Front Camera Micro USB Bluetooth smart ready FILL OUT AND RETURN TO FCAP KEEP FOR RECORDS $5.00 per ticket / 100% profit to FCAP

9. All members and guests are welcome to participate in our monthly 50/50 program. Purchase one ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for only $5! Winner of the drawing gets to take home HALF THE CASH ! Below are some of our 2016 lucky winners: January Denise Pusateri$15.50 February Denise Pusateri $10.50 March Shirley Durrant$17.50 $1 per ticket OR $5 for SIX tickets Congrats to all our 2015 Winners!! 9 April 2016! 4/4 Denise Pusateri 4/4 Denise Pusateri 4/13 Robin Henderson 4/14 Maureen McGuire 4/16 Deborah Davis 4/17 Winona Goff

10. UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS Let us know what topics you would like speakers to come and share with us for 2016!! Send topic suggestions to Julie Smith @ J-j71@comcast.netJ-j71@comcast.net PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND IF POSSIBLE FOR CATERING PURPOSES! 10

11. Please Remember our Meal Sponsors! Mary.schmidt@jasonsdeli.com 4375 Southside Blvd. 904-620-0707 davolicatering@gmail.com 3305 Parental Home Rd. 904-738-5415 Events1066@publix.com 904-262-4187 pmiller@firehousesubs.com 4347 University Blvd. South 904-731-1888 jrancour@mojobbq.com 1607 University Blvd. W. 904-732-7200 clarastidbits@gmail.com 1076 Hendricks Ave. 904-396-0528 Trina.Williams@Stickyfingers.com 8129 Point Meadows Way 904-493=7427 As you and/or your family and friends visit OR if your company uses any of our wonderful meal sponsors, please remember to let them let them know you are a representative of our First Coast Administrative Professionals Association, Inc.! This is the only way they know WE SUPPORT AND RECOMMEND THEM! Simply tell them you appreciate their sponsorship. Thank you! 11 fl714@dofruit.com Shopped of Avondale 3651 St. Johns Avenue 904-384-5217 3599 University Blvd. S. (Meeting Space) Amy Terry-Barlett Amy@jmsjax.comAmy@jmsjax.com 904-400-2664 Beth Vaden, Mgr. CPK0299@cpk.com 904-396-0528