Archive for May 2009
Evansville - Educational Development Seminar
May 21, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
Attached are the documents providing more details regarding an Educational Development Seminar which is being hosted by the Evansville (IN) Chapter. The contact information, session details, etc ., are all provided in the attached documents.
Evansville Chapter - Educational Seminar Registration packet
Evansville - Session descriptions
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Hints/tips for obtaining employer buy-in & APC Confernce
May 20, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
I just wanted to share the following. I’m a member of APC but have not attended any seminars yet.
In today’s tough economic climate, managers expect higher productivity and increased responsibilities from their Administrative Professionals—not to mention an arsenal of diverse skills to meet the organization’s goals.
The 17th Annual Administrative Professionals Conference takes place this October 4-7, 2009 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, will give you the essential training you need to update your skills and ensure your place as a valuable asset to your boss and your organization.
Register and pay for the APC between May 19 and June 1 and you’ll receive a gift certificate worth $50.00* to use at the Swan and Dolphin restaurants or shops during your stay.
Be sure to use this VIP code when you register
to reserve your $50 gift*: 8861
75+ in-depth educational sessions, taught by a world-class faculty, will help you upgrade your skills and get immediate results. And our inspiring keynote line-up includes Martha Beck, columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine and celebrated life coach, who will tell you how to overcome obstacles and find your own best destiny. Other inspiring speakers include Charlotte Stallings (back by popular demand!) and Betty Currie, former personal secretary to President Bill Clinton.
Here are 10 key points to share with your manager illustrating how an investment in the Conference can benefit your organization in the form of greater productivity and higher-level job performance:
- Be proficient in a broad range of skills. The Administrative Professional Conference’s full spectrum of education covers exactly the subjects you need; whether it’s updated technology skills or dealing with difficult people, or topics developed specifically for senior admins, you’ll find it here.
- Deliver ROI and Value. This Conference prepares you to take on increasingly complex challenges and responsibilities resulting in superior productivity, new and upgraded skills, and increased work satisfaction.
- More responsibilities. Get prepared to take on new and unexpected challenges, and help improve your overall job performance.
- Carry a heavier workload. Develop core competencies such as time management, communication skills, problem-solving, team-play, and leadership.
- Professional business traits. Your ability to make the right decisions, communicate effectively, manage your time, and work diplomatically makes you extremely valuable to your organization.
- Training and professional development boost morale and motivation. Prevent burnout and stagnation, enhance performance and productivity, and build loyalty.
- Training makes great workers even greater. Professional development is a great way to recognize your hard work. At the APC you will enjoy first-class training, energize your career, and network and exchange ideas with your peers.
- Share the benefits. Offer to prepare a report or a presentation of things you learned you learned at the conference for your boss and your team.
- Earn the credit you deserve. Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) will provide a permanent record of your Administrative Professional Conference education.
- Special Conference group rates are available. When you register a group of 4 or more you will qualify for a group discount. Call 1-800-873-1272 for details.
Members of the American Society of Administrative Professionals will save $150.00 on their Administrative Professional Conference 2009 registration. If you’re not already a member, join today!
Don’t miss the number one annual event for Administrative Professionals! Register today or call 1-800-873-1272. I look forward to meeting you in Orlando!
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Reservations Required: OpenTable to the Rescue
May 14, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
http://www.officearrow.com/forums/members/20/Chrissy+Scivicque.html
Have you ever wasted half a day calling restaurants just to find one that has reservations available for the day and time you need? Have you ever been asked to book a table in an unfamiliar area and panicked when you realized you had no idea how to find a decent restaurant out of town? OfficeArrow’s newest partner, OpenTable.com, is saving the day and saving your seats! Learn more about this amazing – and free – time-saving resource
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Seven Principles for Inspiration
May 14, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
Article by Terry Barber
Terry Barber is the Chief Inspirator for Grizzard Communication Group. He primarily serves the non-profit healthcare segment as well as colleges and universities in the subject area of philanthropic branding. Some of the organizations he consults with include Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Duke Cancer Center, University of North Carolina’s Lindberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and The Huntsman Cancer Center of Salt Lake, Utah. Barber is a popular speaker for corporate training and events, and an inspirational resource to the nonprofit community and is known in many circles as the Chief Inspirational Officer.
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Creating Practical Checklists
May 14, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
The Practice of Leaderhip
It’s only in the practice of leadership that we influence our world
article by George Ambler
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Do Women Make Better Managers?
May 14, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
MSN Business on main
article by Joanna L. Krotz
Joanna L. Krotz writes about small-business marketing and management issues. She is the co-author of the “Microsoft Small Business Kit” and runs Muse2Muse Productions, a New York City-based custom publisher.
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Scholarship Contest (win up to $10,000)
May 12, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
Dear Customer,
We recently launched our 3rd Annual Create-A-Christmas-Card Scholarship Contest*, offering students a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship and $1,000 for their school, college, or university.
It would be much appreciated if you could ask the appropriate person to place the following link on your website, helping to spread the word about the contest to the students of your organization:
http://www.gallerycollection.com/christmas-cards-scholarship3.htm.
Thank you for your business as well as any assistance you can provide in helping to get our annual scholarship competition to appear on your website.
Sincerely,
John Blackwood
Scholarship Administrator
The Gallery Collection by Prudent Publishing
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Phone: 201-641-7900
www.GalleryCollection.com
*Create-a-Christmas-Card Scholarship Contest is also known as Create-a-Holiday-Card Scholarship Contest, Create-a-Birthday-Card Scholarship Contest, and Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest. One $10,000 and one $1,000 prize will be awarded regardless of contest name entered.
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“Fix It” Club
May 6, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
This site offers basic instructions on how to repair almost anything…. from the zipper on a jacket to major applicance repair. I quickly put this link on my “Favorites”…. I’m sure that I will need to revisit it frequently!
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“How To” on howcast.com
May 6, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
Great site that provides visual/video instructions on how to do a vast array of things…. defnitely worth a look.
Articles/video clips that range from
How To Escape A Mugger
http://www.howcast.com/videos/130834-How-To-Escape-From-a-Mugger
to
How To Use Bobby Pins for 3 cute hairstyles
http://www.howcast.com/videos/24223-How-To-Use-Bobby-Pins-To-Make-Three-Cute-Hairstyles
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How To Create a Career Portfolio
May 6, 2009 by Jacky Ammerman CAP.
This article by Joan Burge, which is posted on OfficeArrow.com, teaches how to look at your portfolio as a “show-and-tell.”
Joan Burge, founder of Office Dynamics, is a visionary for administrative training and development, an international administrative expert, trainer, author, and consultant.
Joan developed the Star Achievement Series®, a 12-part Certification and Designation (CEAP) training program designed to promote “Star Performance” among administrative, support and front-line staff. She is the creator and host of the Annual Conference for Administrative ExcellenceTM, the World Class AssistantTM Certificate program, and more than 36 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals.
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