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Welcome

CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
The Bellingham Chapter is committed to providing you with educational monthly sessions combined with valuable networking with other administrative professionals. We look forward to meeting up with you at our IAAP monthly meetings. Feel free to contact us with your questions and comments!

Linda Nielsen
2011-2012 Bellingham Chapter President

2011-2012 Bellingham Chapter Officers:
President Linda Nielsen
Vice President Nancy Phillips
Corresponding Secretary Lorel Farber
Recording Secretary Liz Sipes
Treasurer Maureen Call.

Our monthly meetings are at Jalapenos Restaurant, Barkley District, 2945 Newmarket Place, Bellingham, at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month (excluding July and August). Cost for excellent training, networking and buffet meal is only $14.

LOCAL MEMBERS REPRESENT THE ASSOCIATION IN 2011-2012
Bellingham members lead the Association at the following levels:

Linda Nielsen, 2011-2012 Bellingham Chapter President
Melanie Loughmiller CAP-OM, 2011-2012 Washington-Alaska Division President

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, CAP-OM study groups, Make a Difrference Day 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.

Chapter News

Welcome to the Bellingham Chapter
Web Community!

2011-2012 IAAP Year Continues! We are excited to note that we will hold our chapter monthly events at our new location: Jalapenos, Barkley District, 2945 Newmarket Place, Bellingham. We have a confirmed standing reservation at this new location for the second Tuesday of every month through June 2012. Attendance Cost: $14 each (which includes educational speaker, 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 June 12 event, your RSVP is needed by Friday Noon, June 8, to Lorel Farber @ lorel.farber@gmail.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, access the 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!

Administrative Professionals 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.

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 Co-op
Western Washington University (WWU)
Whatcom Community College (WCC)
Whatcom County Government
Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA)

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.