Meetings & Events

The Crossroads Chapter meets
the third Monday of the month
at the new Bristol Commons Restaurant
553 Kelley Boulevard, North Attleboro, MA

 

Networking, Dinner, Program
$22.00 IAAP Members    $25.00 Non-members
Cost may be lower if meal special is available.
Program Only:  $7.00 IAAP Members    $10.00 Non-members

2011-2012 Programs

September 19, 2011
Building Trust
Presenter:  Marie (Gerry) Brunell, CPS/CAP
Crossroads Chapter Past President and Membership Chair
1 Recertification Point

October 17, 2011
Marketing 101 and Information Night
Presenter:  Christine Hatch from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute
Karen Gunther, Greater New England Division Treasurer will talk about benefits of IAAP membership
1 Recertification Point

November 21, 2011
Mastery of Leadership
Presenter: Bill Napolitano, founder of The institute for Business Excellence
1 Recertification Point

December 19, 2011
Crossroads Networking and Holiday Social
Program:  Records & Retention
Take a break from the holiday rush and join us for an Evening of Fun
Rosemary Kingsbury, CAP-OM
1 Recertification Point

January 13, 2012
Managing Up: Understanding Your Boss
Presenter:  Janet Letourneau, President, MBA, CPBA - Peak Performers of North Attleboro
1 recertification points

February 13, 2012
Mutual Funds & Investment Basics
a high level overview of the basics of investing
Presenter:  Brian Lopes, Senior Training Analyst
Columbia Management Investment Services Corporation

March 19, 2012
Excel 2012 
Erik Volk
Edwards Wildman Palmer, LLP
Applied for recertification points

April 14, 2012
Meeting or APW Workshop

May 21, 2012 - Election Meeting
Minute Taking
Jean Cusato, CPS/CAP, GNED Pathways to Excellence, Chair
1 recertification Point

June 18, 2012 - Installation of Officers
The In's & Out's of Web Conferencing
Presenter: Julie Fanning, BT Conferincing, Inc.
Applying for Recertification Points

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2010-2011 Programs

September 1, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Small Talk, Big Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gail Freeman, CPS
Greater New England Division Vice President
1 Recertification Point
Location:  Brillo's (formerly Leona's)
Kelley Boulevard (Route 152) in North Attleboro
1 Recertification Point
Location:  Bristol Commons Restaurant
553 Kelley Boulevard, North Attleboro, MA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 6, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Emotional Intelligence, What is it, and Why is it Important
Janice Beck, Vice President of Learning & Development
at Columbia Management 
1 Recertification Point
Location:  Brillo's Restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 3, 2010
Information Night  and  Mini Office Expo
Come and learn more about IAAP, see new office product, and take home productivity tips
Representatives from Avery, Esselte, and Ampad
All attendees will receive product samples
Location:  Brillo's Restaurant

December 1, 2010
Take a Break from the Holiday Stress
Location:  Brillo's Restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 5, 2011
 P.O.W.E.R UP for Service
Presenter:  Janet Letourneau, President, MBA, CPBA
Peak Performers of North Attleboro, MA
1 Recertification Point
Location:  Brillo's Restaurant
 
February 9, 2011 - rescheduled date
Chapter's 13th Anniversary Meeting
Marketing Your Business through Social Networking
Presenter:  Sheila Oliver, Designer/Owner of
The Small Biz Web Shop in Attleboro, MA
1 Recertification Point
Location:  L.A. Roberts, 120 Chestnut Street, North Attleboro 
(at the corner of Washington Street, Rt. 1, and Chestnut Street)

 March 2, 2011
Generations in the Workplace
Presenter:  Darren Linder, Senior Project Analyst
Columbia Management, Boston, MA
1 Recertification Point
Location:  L.A. Roberts 
120 Chestnut Street (Route 1, corner of Washington & Chestnut), North Attleboro

 April 16, 2011  half day workshop
This is an early Administrative Professionals Week event.
  Attitudes are Catchy.  Is Yours Worth Catching?
Presented by:  Janet Letourneau, President of Peak Performers
Location:  Sensata Corporation, Attleboro, MA
3.5 recertification points

May 4, 2011 - Election Meeting
Event Planning 
Presenter:  Christine Hatch, Outreach Manager
Massachusetts Broadband Institute
Location:  L.A. Roberts
120 Chestnut Street (Route 1, corner of Washington & Chestnut), North Attleboro
1 Recertification Point

June 1, 2011 – Install New officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard Shortcuts
Presented by:  Marie McCooey, founder of Shortcut Library
1 Recertification Point
Location:  Fitzy's Pub
1 Man Mar Drive (off Route 152) in  North Attleboro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION FORUM AND ANNUAL MEETING

The International Education Forum & Annual Meeting is IAAP’s premier event taking place during the summer with over 1,200 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK

Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.

SPRING CONFERENCE

The Spring Conference is held each March. It is a 2½ day conference held in North America providing opportunities to network, share ideas, problems and solutions with other admins. You will have the opportunity to hear three to four top-notch presenters and return to your job with renewed enthusiasm and ideas. You will also receive recertification points if you are an active CPS and/or CAP holder. CEU is available as an alernative to recertification points.

FALL CONFERENCE

The Fall Conference is held each October in various locations in North America. This 2½ day conference provides opportunities to network, share ideas, problems and solutions with other admins. You will have the opportunity to hear three to four top-notch presenters and return to your job with renewed energy and vitality. You will also receive recertification points if you are an active CPS and/or CAP holder. You can receive CEU as an alernative to recertification points.

For information on other events throughout the year, visit the IAAP Events page on the national headquarters website.