December 2011 Issue

GC Chapter SeminarFeb. 6, 2012

Hilton Galveston Island Resort and Spa

• 3 Great Speakers for $109 • 7 recertification points • Breakfast & Lunch • Great Networking!• Fantastic Door Prizes!

Life’s a Beach!So Let’s Build

Sandcastles

Highlights:The Gift of Giving! 1T-L News 2Christmas Poem 3Win Key Shortcuts 3Ten Ways to Tell…. 4A Blessing from God 4On-Line CAP Study Group 4A&M Craft Fair 5Christmas Trivia 5ICC & Chapter Party 6Donations 7Seminar Registration 8Seminar Speakers 9Sponsors 10Calendar of Events 10Website & Facebook Info 10

The Christmas season is my most favorite time of the year. It’s a season of decorating our homes with bright lights, the signing of Christmas Carols, and the opening of our hearts to the needs of others. It is a time when most of us get involved with community service and giving to others. The gift of giving is a path my parents started me down through Girl Scouts, 4–H Club, and our Church Youth group, so I grew up learning the importance and rewards of giving to others at a very young age. From collecting can goods and other needed items, to cleaning

The Gift of

yards and houses for those that could not do it for themselves, these organizations and activities taught me so much. Investing me in others comes naturally because it was instilled in me at a young age; it is a part of who I am. Community service expands your perspective on life and every small effort we put forth counts for someone. To take the opportunity to do something selfless for someone else is priceless, and those feelings you get back are so rewarding.

Just this past week, my Sunday school group had a wonderful time gathering to share stories and snacks while we wrapped gifts. We adopted a family of seven in need this holiday season. We, the givers, through this one evening, enriched our own lives more than even this family in need in which we were helping. For me, providing service to others is a way of showing gratitude for all those things that I do have, and at the same time trying to give others a better life in some small way. Each time you can do an act of kindness for someone else, you have the opportunity to learn new ideas, discover new perspectives, and ultimately grow as an individual.

I look at IAAP and the Galveston County Chapter as a gift I give to myself in life. I have discovered my greatest strengths through serving others and being a part of this great organization as it has helped me grow more than I ever knew I could. Experiencing and succeeding in new areas such as serving in leadership roles has grown my confidence to new heights, and I’m grateful to be able to have learned this in the loving comfort of this wonderful Chapter. Other chapter member’s contributions in my life and friendships have enriched my personal growth and joy in ways words cannot describe. The Chapter’s service projects are always well received by our generous members each year, in fact, just as this month we collected and donated food, toys, and money for two non-profit organizations within our community.

I wish all my fellow members A Very Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year and I thank each of you for the spot you take up in my heart!

Please support the 2012 Host Committee by purchasing the pin for yourself, your officers, chapter members and others in the administrative profession. The order form can be found at http://iaap2012.org/index.php?p=1_12

By Janine Cmaidalka, CAP-OM

Janine Cmaidalka, CAP-OM

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Chapter of Excellence 2011-2012 DeadlinesDecember 31, 2011: deadline for chapters to submit budget and the annual financial review (audit report) to its members with a copy to the division treasurer, Emily Garner, CPS/CAP mastersonm g mt@sbcglobal.net (COE requirement #2)April 30, 2012:  deadline to submit business plan to members with a copy to Tina Wiggins, CPS/CAP, division president-elect tinaswiggins@yahoo.com. This plan is for the 2012-2013 year. (COE requirement #5)May 2012: chapter sends a delegate or submits a proxy to the 2012 Division Annual Meeting. Bonnie House, CPS/CAP, division secretary bohouse@ducoinc.com and the 2012 AM Credentials Committee will track this action item. (COE requirement #6)June 1, 2012: deadline to submit Membership Drive Evaluation Form to Carla Flowers, CPS/CAP, division president cflowers@denco.org or cflowerscapom@gmail.com .  Chapter must hold at least one membership drive between July 1 and May 31 of the current IAAP fiscal year. (COE requirement #3)June 25, 2012: deadline to hold at least one new member orientation and submit form to Carla Flowers, CPS/CAP, division president cflowers@denco.org or cflowerscapom@gmail.com .  New members in attendance must have joined IAAP within the current IAAP fiscal year. (COE requirement #4)June 30, 2012: at least 7% of the chapter members (minimum of 2 members) qualify for Member of Excellence. (COE requirement 8)  Headquarters will track.

FY2012-2013July 2012: deadline TBD by IAAP HQ – chapter sends a delegate or submits a proxy to the International Education Form and Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas.  This will count for IAAP fiscal year 2012-2013. (COE requirement #7)  Headquarters will track.

2011-2012 COE Criteria that GCC has Completed

July 1, 2011Criteria #7

Send Delegate/Proxy to EFAM Montreal, Canada

Completed 6/16/2011

October 1, 2011Criteria #1

Send Calendar of Chapter Events to Members & Division

Completed 9/09/2011

June 1, 2012Criteria #3

Hold Membership Drive and submit Evaluation to Division

Completed 8/10/2011

December 31, 2011Criteria #2

Submit Budget & Financial Review Report to Chapter Membership & Division Treasurer

Completed 10/14/2011

T-L Division News!

NEXT COE DEADLINEDecember 31st, 2011

Submit Budget & Annual Financial Report to Chapter Members & Division Treasurer

Please let us know how we can better serve you!

Galveston County Chapter Leadership Team Rhonda Driver, CAP-OM Janet Kidd, CAP-OM Brenda Slawson, CAP-OM Georgina Eastmond, CAP-OM Lisa Romero

Texas-Louisiana Division Leadership Team Carla Flowers, CAP-OM Tina Wiggins, CAP-OM Charlene Kesee, CAP-OM Bonnie House, CAP-OM Emily Garner, CAP-OM

Southwest District Director Dortha Gray, CAP-OM

Come Sail Away…Navigate Your Career! The next Texas-Louisiana 2012 Annual Meeting and Education Forum will be held at South Shore Harbor Resort and Convention Center in League City, Texas, May 18 – 20, 2012. Please plan to attend this weekend of education and enrichment. It is guaranteed to be exciting and will energize you in your work and at home. To make your Hotel Reservations, click here, go to Groups and type in the code, IAAP2012, to receive the special rate for IAAP members. (The link to the hotel reservations has been updated to reflect the $109 group rate.)

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A Sunny ChristmasEvery year at Christmas timeThere's not a sign of snow.

Instead we spend our yuletide daysIn the sun's warm cheery glow.

We have the best of Christmas things,The lights, the gifts, the bells,

(And "snowbirds" who arrive en masseTo fill our beach hotels.)

The glorious weather fits right inWith our happy Christmas mood,

And we can also walk and runWithout having to be snow-shoed.

So don't feel bad for your Galveston County friendsWho have no snow or ice.

We think our sunny Christmas here,Is a holiday paradise!

By Joanna Fuchs

http://www.poemsource.com/Christmas-poems.html

A Sunny Christmas Poem

Windows Shortcut KeysWin Key + EOpen Microsoft ExplorerWin Key + TabCycle through open programs through the taskbarWin Key + F1Display the Microsoft Windows helpWin Key + Ctrl + FDisplay the search for computers windowWin Key + FDisplay the Windows Search / Find featureWin Key + LLock the computer (Windows XP) Win Key + DBrings the desktop to the top of all other windowsWin Key + MMinimizes all windowsWin Key + Shift + MUndo the minimize done by Win Key + M and Win Key + DWin Key + ROpen the run windowWin Key + Pause/ Break KeyOpen the system properties windowWin Key + UOpen Utility Manager

Happy IAAP Anniversary!Rikki Killebrew – Dec. 2001

Happy December Birthdays!Chris Romair, CAP-OM – 14th Linda Lindquist – 17th Pam Stout, CAP-OM – 23rd

KindnessKindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

~Lao Tzu

Cleaning for a Reason If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per

All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. http://www.cleaningforareason.org

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10. Your commute is 30 minutes longer because you have to find new routes to avoid roads near the malls.

9. Even the senior executives admit that not one dag-gone thing is going to get done until January 4.

8. The administrative professionals in the office are doubling as office holiday party planners.

Top Ten Ways You Can Tell It’s the Holidays at Work

A True Blessing From God!

Cannon, Grandson of Rikki Killebrew

When my daughter, Dana, first texted me back on March 16th to tell me she was six weeks pregnant, I couldn't have been more happy until Tuesday November 15th when I saw my grandson's photo via text from Dana!  Cannon Jace Backe arrived at 3:54 p.m. (4 days late) weighing in at a whopping 8 lbs. 8 oz. and 21 inches long.  Dana had a rough time of it having to push for about an hour but said it was all worth it!  Brandon was just beaming with fatherly love when he came and got me from the waiting room to come see Cannon for the first time.  It was so amazing to finally meet my new grandson!

By Chuck Hanson – www.chuckhanson.com

7. All the NON-administrative professionals show up at the office holiday party 15 minutes late and think party fairies put the holiday event together. (Apparently they also think the party fairies clean up afterwards too.)

6. The guy who has used up all his vacation already will constantly talk about how much work he will get done during the week between Christmas and New Year’s.(He won’t get a dag-gone thing done, of course.)

5. Half the office will be joyful at the prospect of spending the holidays with family; the other half… not so much. Neither group will understand how the other group can feel that way.

4. Thanks to the Internets (right), folks will be able to blow off work to do their Christmas shopping without actually having to leave work.

3. More than two months of work will be postponed due to the holidays, but will be due two weeks into January. This is called holiday math. Well, this is one kind of holiday math. The other kind involves credit cards.

2. The company holds its annual company-wide holiday party, which will be either: A. a quiet, somewhat boring affair; or, B. a drunk-fest that provides a year’s worth of office gossip fodder.

And the #1 way you can tell it’s the holiday season at work:

1. Everyone is complaining about their weight but you can’t understand them because their mouths are full.

Merry Christmas!

On-Line CAP Study GroupThe Illinois Division of IAAP is offering an

online study group to prepare for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exam. It will be led by Marie Herman. The group will meet on Monday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. CST via webinar from January 9, 2012 to April 30, 2012. Space is limited to 20 people and priority will be given to Illinois Division members until Dec. 16, at which time any remaining spaces will be opened up to other IAAP members. The cost is only $50 and $25 of that will be rebated following successful completion of the study group (which means you stick with it all the way to the end!).  No refunds will be given once the study group begins.

Group participants will be expected to fully commit to this process. There will be a lot of reading and homework assigned that must be completed between sessions. You will need to purchase two text books as part of this process. You will need to have computer speakers and preferably a microphone headset for interaction (though you can type questions in the computer chat window if necessary).

Additional information will be posted on the Illinois Division website at http://www.iaap-illinoisdivision.org. The registration link is available now.

If you need more information about the study group in general, contact Marie Herman at president-elect@iaap-illinoisdivision.org.

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The A & M Craft Fair

Janine Cmaidalka and Rikki Killebrew worked the Texas A&M Galveston Campus Craft Fair on Friday December 1, 2011.  A big thanks to Brenda Slawson for making the multi-colored popcorn and chocolate chip cookies, Janine Cmaidalka for the chocolate peanut clusters, chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies and the puppy chow (which is not for dogs!), and Rhonda Driver for the shortbread cookies and the crocheted advent hangers and snowflake ornaments.  Fellow member, Margaret Cuellar was there shopping so we were able to include her in our photo with Santa. There didn't seem to be as much traffic thru the fair as last year but we still made a profit.

I would like to give a special thanks to Patrick Dispensa of Texas A&M for providing us with a map of the campus and the exact location of our tables to make our experience with this event as easy as possible!

Fun Christmas Trivia – How many do you know?The Answers can be found on the chapter website on the Photos & Fun Page – Enjoy!

http://www.iaap-txgalv.org/GalvestonCounty/AboutUs/PhotosFun/

1. Who was the first president to decorate the white house with a Christmas tree?2. What country made the first artificial Christmas trees?3. What year were electric lights for trees first used?4. What year were Christmas cards invented? 5. What holiday movie is played most often?6. What year was "Rudolph" created and by whom and for what reason?7. What holiday was "Jingle Bells" written for: Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas?8. How many gifts would you receive if you were given all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of

Christmas"?9. What state has the Mistletoe as their state flower?10. How long did it take Charles Dickens to write "A Christmas Carol"?11. Which state was the first to officially recognize the Christmas holiday?12. What date did Christmas become a national holiday in America?13. Which month are diamonds sold most: February, June, or December?14. Where was the original Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, born?15. Who wrote "The Night Before Christmas." and in what year?

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The ICC & Chapter Holiday Party was a huge success. It was held on Tuesday, December 6th at Red River BBQ, and there were 22 members and guests in attendance. A special thank you to all our members who attended, their husbands, dates, and to the Clear Lake members who joined us. It is so wonderful to belong to such an awesome organization and be able to network with members from other chapters. The night was an absolute blast as it was filled with good food, lots of giggles, stealing of gifts during the white elephant exchange, and lots and lots of good cheer. The members really opened their hearts in donations to our community service projects.

Rikki Killebrew visited the Boys & Girls Club of Galveston on Saturday December 10th to deliver a $100 donation from the Galveston County Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).  Ms. Cheryl Chatman is the Branch Director of the non-profit organization and has been with them for 19 years.  Ms. Chatman gave Rikki a tour of the facility which includes a study room with computers where the kids do their homework after school; a teen room; a library; a kids cafe where the kids get a hot meal; a kitchen (food provided by the Houston Food Bank); a craft room and game room.  The children in the photo below are Sha'Kira Carlisle (11), Aundre Smith (7) and Ariana Smith (9).  They were very appreciative of the cookies she shared with them and of the donation to the organization which helps them along with so many more families. 

Rhonda & Tim Driver made the delivery of non-perishable items collected from the ICC & Chapter Holiday party on Saturday, December 10th to the H.I.S. Ministries in Santa Fe, TX. With a Mission Statement of: The Lord Provides......We Distribute, this wonderful non-profit organization helps so many people in our community through their food pantry and resale shops. It is sponsored by 13 area churches, and supported by several organizations and individuals who volunteer in the numerous programs they provide. We had the pleasure of touring the facility and learning of ways that we can contribute to its success. They are very appreciative of all donations. It is highly recommended that we keep this non-profit organization in mind for our future community service projects.

If you would like to donate or volunteer, they are located at 4205 Jackson Street, Santa Fe, TX 77510. They are only open during limited hours – Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. They have a food pantry and a Resale Shop!

If you would like to make your own donation, please make checks payable to: Boys & Girls Club of

Greater Houstoninclude on the memo line

Johnny Mitchell Branch

Send to the attention of Ms. Cheryl Chatman

Boys & Girls Club4420 Ave P

Galveston TX 77550.

Thanks to all our members who made this

donation possible.

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GALVESTON COUNTY CHAPTERPresents

Life’s a Beach, “Let’s Build Sand Castles”Monday, February 6, 2012Hilton Galveston Island Resort

5400 Seawall BlvdGalveston, TX 77551

(409) 744 5000

Registration Form

Name:Address:City State Zi

pTelephone:

Cell Phone:

Company Name:Email:IAAP Member #:

(Membership not required to attend!)

Registration Cost$109 Early Bird Fee until December 31, 2011

$119 after December 31, 2011

Credit Cards Accepted through PayPal via Chapter website

http://www.iaap-txgalv.org/IAAPHQ/GalvestonCounty/MeetingsEvents/SavetheDate/Default.aspx

Mail registration form and check payable to: Galveston County Chapter IAAP

Attn: Rhonda Driver, CAP-OM3200 Mary Lane

Dickinson, TX 77539If paying with PayPal,

email your registration form to:rhonda.driver@nasa.gov

***DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION: JANAUARY 22, 2012***

Three Great Speakers

7 Recert Points$109 until Dec.

31st

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Life’s a Beach, “Let’s Build Sand Castles”Monday, February 6, 2012 – 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Three Great Speakers – 7 Recertification Points

LeeAnne RaminOwner & Marketing DirectorEmpire Advertising & Design

Leeanne Rambin’s fourteen years of marketing and production experience encompasses media ranging from print and web to film and television. As the owner of Empire Advertising & Design, Leeanne has helped hundreds of businesses establish professional corporate identities through creative marketing materials, innovative website solutions and dynamic video productions.  A highly motivated entrepreneur who built her own successful business, she empathetically supports other business owners in identifying unique strategies for growing their businesses. Leeanne enjoys spending time with her husband and their seven children, and still somehow finds time to provide marketing advice on a weekly radio talk show, maintains an informative business blog, and appears on stage as Lady Macduff with the Clear Creek Community Theatre.

Program – Marketing & Collateral – What you need to know!Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to be a Marketing Guru or at least know when a project should be left to the Marketing Guru? Then this is the program for you. Leeanne will present many of the aspects of Marketing and Collateral. In three hours, Ms. Rambin will walk us through a review of company branding and identity, the value of marketing, marketing strategies, creating a marketing budget, marketing materials and resources, and tips on determining if projects should be done in-house or left to the professionals. With Admins being asked to do more and more, this information is sure to be a valuable investment.

Pam Stout was born and raised in Chester, Cheshire England and graduated from Crewe & Alsager Teacher’s Training College in Crewe, England. Marrying a petro-chemical engineer has afforded her the opportunity to travel to and live in numerous foreign lands picking up a lot of tips on the do's and don'ts with various cultures. Since her retirement in June from Centerpoint Energy/ Texas Geneco, Pam has been enjoying her free time completing her "Bucket List" of travel itineraries, and has managed to squeeze in Russia, Singapore, Japan, Germany and Austria in the last six months. Pam earned her CPS in 1985 and CAP in 2001 and has kept them current through the recertification process. She has been a member of IAAP and the Galveston County Chapter since 1998, has served in leadership positions in both chapter and division level, and achieved Member of Excellence each year since 2008.

Pam Stout, CAP-OM

Galv. County Chapter Member

Program – “Ooops, Did I Really Say That?” – Dealing with Foreign Cultures!This program will cover international business etiquette in connection with corporate gift giving and will offer some of the "do's and don'ts of various cultures throughout the globe".  Pam also has a fun section on the misinterpretation of various sayings that can be "lost in translation" and funny situations that have occurred throughout history as a result of them. A great program to enjoy during lunch!

Bob ScottHR Senior ConsultantUTMB at Galveston

Bob Scott has a degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and is currently with the University of Texas Medical Branch as a Senior Consultant in Organizational and Workforce Development.  He and his life partner are avid sailors and spend as much time as possible on their 30 foot sail boat, Pride and their daughter, all of which takes a lot of Teamwork!

Life’s a Beach! So Let’s Build Sand Castles – Team Building Techniques!

Bob’s program will give us a unique, humorous and ENERGETIC look at how two heads or more are better than one, or is it! The program will provide valuable information for what it takes to work in teams and build lasting working relationships, and will include some interactive exercises.

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July 7, 20111 Recert Point

Leading at the Speed of Trust Jennifer Huey, Franklin Covey

July 24—27, 2011 International Education Forum & Annual Meeting (EFAM) Montreal, Canada

Aug. 4, 20111 Recert Point

Got Paper! Monica Jones, Esselte Corporation

Aug. 15, 2011 Registration Deadline for November 2011 Exams

Sept. 1, 20111 Recert Point

There’s An App For That! Applications for Smart Phones & eReaders to Help Us Work More Efficiently Janice Marie Simon, MA, CPO, MD Anderson

Oct. 1, 2011 T-L Leadership Training in HoustonOct. 6, 20111 Recert Point

I Can Name That in OneNote! Rhonda Driver, CPS/CAP, GCC President

Nov. 3, 20111 Recert Point

Avery—Business Techniques That Increases Productivity Dale Osberg, Avery Dennison

Nov. 4-5, 2011 November 2011 CAP ExamsDec. 6, 2011 GCC Holiday Party—Red River BBQ in League City 6:00—8:30 p.m.

Jan. 5, 20121 Recert Point

What Does It Take To Get Along? Brandlyn Minteer, Division Director, Office Team

Feb. 2, 20121 Recert Point

The Land of Ahs! The Art of StorytellingKelly Henson, GCC Program Chair

Feb. 6, 20127 Recert Points

GCC Annual Seminar - Life’s a Beach! Let’s Build Sandcastles!Hilton Galveston Island Resort & Spa – Register Now!

Feb. 15, 2012 Registration Deadline for May 2012 Exams Mar. 1, 20121 Recert Point

PowerPoint 2007—From Start to Finish Tina Wiggins, CPS/CAP—T-L Division President-Elect

Apr. 5, 20121 Recert Point

Business Etiquette: New Rules of Communication in a Digital Age Layla Alsayyed, GCC Member & Office Team Staffing Manager2012—2013 Chapter Officer Nominations

Apr. 21, 20121 Recert Point (2)

ICC APW Breakfast - Speakers: Tyra Olson & Dana TysonHosted by Galveston County Chapter, Details to follow

May 3, 2012Proper Use of Exercise Equipment & Nutrition Tips! Rikki Killebrew, GCC Member2012—2013 Chapter Officer Elections

May 4 & 5, 2012 May 2012 CAP & CAP-OM Exams

May 18—20, 2012 T-L Division Annual Meeting—South Shore Harbor Hosted by the Clear Lake/NASA Area Chapter

Jun. 7, 20121 Recert Point

Program on Public Speaking—Title TBD Ann McHenry, CPS/CAP with MD Anderson 2012—2013 Chapter Officer Installation

Chapter Meetings are the first Thursday each month @ Kelley’s Restaurant in La Marque, TX with Networking @ 5:45 p.m. – Dinner @ 6:00 p.m. – Program @ 6:30 p.m. – Business Mtg. @ 7:30 p.m.

Chapter Board Meetings are held the last Tuesday each month @ 6:00 p.m. also at Kelley’s.

Kelley’s Restaurant

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