1. Tune to WIIFM at IAAP Wausau Chapter April 19, 2011 July 28, 2009
Change to your Chapter name. 1

2. Choose a positive attitude
July 28, 2009
Today’s Oath
Learn
Play
Exchange contact information with one other person today a/k/a Network
Choose a positive attitude
Fun exercise. Get group to stand up and look at each other and repeat the Oath after the presenter. “I promise to Learn.” etc. 2

3. What is IAAP? International Association of
Administrative Professionals
Not-for-profit organization
International – 66 countries
40,000+ members and affiliates

4. July 28, 2009
IAAP Mission
“Enhancing the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building, and leadership development.” 4

5. Integrity Respect Adaptability Communication Commitment
IAAP Core Values
Integrity
Respect
Adaptability
Communication
Commitment

6. OK . . . But’s really, What’s In It For Me?
July 28, 2009
WIIFM
OK But’s really, What’s In It For Me? 6

7. Education Networking Certification Latest Information WIIFM
July 28, 2009
WIIFM
Education
Networking
Certification
Latest Information 7

8. July 28, 2009
Education
Fall Conference Spring Conference EFAM

9. July 28, 2009
Education

10. Leadership Development
July 28, 2009
Leadership Development
International Conferences Division Annual Meeting Division Leadership Workshops Chapter Meetings 10

11. July 28, 2009
Networking 11

12. July 28, 2009
Play!
Insert your own funny picture and get people to laugh/chuckle, regain their interest, and quickly keep going with the presentation. 12

13. Certification
Effective November 2011
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) formerly Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)
Organizational Management Specialty (CAP-OM) formerly Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

14. Certification Benefits
Greater Opportunity for Advancement
Salary Increases/Bonuses
Possible College Credit
Pride in Accomplishment and Increased Self-Esteem
Greater Respect from Employer/Peers

15. Certification Exam Details
July 28, 2009
Certification Exam Details
Exam given the first Saturday in May and November
Wausau Testing Site: Northcentral Technical College
Application Deadlines:
May Exam: February 15
November Exam: August 15
Change the testing site information to whatever is near your Chapter.

16. Areas Tested Certified Administrative Professional
Items: Approximately 350
Time: 4 ½ Hours
18% Communication
16% Organization and Planning
14% Information Distribution
14% Records Management
13% Physical and Information Resources
13% Document Production
8% Financial Functions
4% Human Resources
Organizational Management Specialty
Items: Approximately 175
Time: 3 ½ Hours
36% Organizational Planning
27% Advanced Communication
23% Advanced Administration
14% Team Skills

17. Exam Details Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
IAAP Member: $200
Non-Member: $300
Organizational Management Specialty (CAP-OM)
IAAP Member: $125
Non-Member: $175

18. Re-Certification Required every five years Accumulate 60 points Cost
Continuing Education
Other Certifications
Leadership
Cost
IAAP Member: $75
Non Member: $100

19. For More Info… IAAP Wausau Chapter website: http://www.iaap-wausau.org
July 28, 2009
For More Info…
IAAP Wausau Chapter website:
Click on the Certify tab
IAAP Wausau Chapter Certification Chair:
Sheila Rovang, CPS/CAP
Phone:
Change to your Chapter certification information.

20. July 28, 2009
OfficePro Magazine
7 Issues a Year Executive Edition Relevant Industry Articles Office Productivity Business Ethics Workplace Relationships 20

21. Secret Benefits of IAAP Membership
Geico
Office Depot
10 to 40% on various products
Avis
10% of selected rates
5% of promotional rates
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
National Seminars Group/Padgett-Thompson
UPS
Up to 26% on UPS shipping
Teleflora’s Flower Club
20% discount
Health Insurance

22. Meeting topics relevant to your career
July 28, 2009
Wausau Chapter
Meeting topics relevant to your career
Develop leadership and presentation skills
Meeting attendance incentive
Enhance your professional status
Bi-monthly newsletter
Expand your professional network
Energizing relationships
Change this slide to match what your Chapter has to offer.

23. Questions? WIIFM at IAAP membership@iaap-hq.org (816) 891-6600
July 28, 2009
WIIFM at IAAP
Questions?
(816)
IAAP Headquarters
Kansas City MO 23

24. If YOU don’t change the radio station to WIIFM no one else will.
July 28, 2009
Tune In To WIIFM at IAAP
If YOU don’t change the radio station to WIIFM no one else will. 24

25. Why not join the Wausau Chapter IAAP?
July 28, 2009
WIIFM at IAAP
Why not join the Wausau Chapter IAAP?
Change the Chapter name to your own. 25