• 2011-2012 IAAP Year Continues on Tuesday, January 10!  We are excited to note that we will hold our chapter monthly events at our new  location: Jalapenos, Barkley District.  We have a confirmed standing reservation at this new location for the second Tuesday of every month through June 2012.  Attendance Cost: $12.56 each (which includes meal, tax & gratuity).  Simply make your attendance check payable to IAAP; the chapter will write one check for the full attendance food cost.  Please note that the meal includes  ice water.  Attendees may order a beverage of  personal choice directly with the server, paying individually/separately.  For the January 10 event, your RSVP is needed by Friday, January 6 to Maureen Call, mcall@hotmail.com . We look forward to meeting up with you at this new  location!
• Monthly Chapter Programs:  Be sure to schedule the second Tuesday each month (September through June) to network with local admins and hear timely speakers.  Check out the link to the local Bellingham Calendar of Events to see our upcoming programs. Contact our On-Line News Rep to be added to our complimentary "reminder e-list."  We'll keep you informed of upcoming local events, local job postings and other important admin information!  How easy is that?!
• IAAP Bellingham Membership Information: Are you ready to advance your career? Joining IAAP will give you tools to move up the ladder of success. For over 60 years, this Association has worked to assist administrative professionals to reach their career goals through education, community building and leadership development.  For more information on how to connect with the Bellingham Chapter: Membership Info
• Web Community Help! Do you need some help navigating in the new IAAP web community? When you're ready, click here to download a user guide! And, check back often to see more links and information as we continue to add more "how-to" insight for local members to network in this new web community!
• Admin/Clerical Network:  Enhance your career! Revitalize your current administrative position and open doors to new office or clerical opportunities. The Bellingham chapter of IAAP can be your key. Check out the About the Chapter  link for more information.  If you are new to the IAAP or would like more information about the Bellingham Chapter and the organization as a whole, please check out that link, and come back often to "see what's new!" It's an opportunity you can't afford to miss!  
• Check out our Bellingham eGroup: Click on eGroups to visit our Bellingham Chat eGroup - please note you must be logged in as a Bellingham IAAP member to see the chat page.
• Speaking of our eGroup: Visit today and post a message on the blog about our new site - tell us what you think about it and what you'd like to see posted in the future. 

Major Employers of our Members

• Bellingham Technical College (BTC Students)
• Camtec Precision, Inc.
• City of Bellingham
• Group Health
• Moss Adams LLP
• North Coast Credit Union
• PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
• RMC Architects
• RYZEX
• Seafood Producers Coop
• Western Washington University (WWU)
• Whatcom Community College (WCC) 
• Whatcom County

Bellingham Web Community:
If you are a current Bellingham member, we encourage you to build your IAAP member web profile.  To get started, simply click in the "Network"  tab above and then select "Profile." Be sure to upload your photo to help members visually connect with you!

Bellingham Chapter Serves the Community
Other projects in addition to monthly dinner meetings include community service, CPS/CAP study groups, Back to Work Boutique and Relay for Life.

Come Back Often:  Be sure to visit this site often as we update timely local information to keep you connected to the Bellingham Chapter IAAP.