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Local 2010 Admin Day Event
 

Schedule this local annual celebration. Our Luncheon Keynote Speaker is Phil Hurtig who will speak to "The Power of Commitment."  

Karen Wright
Seminar Speaker
  

 

Our morning and afternoon seminar speaker is Karen Wright, publishing author of "The Sequoia Seed: Remembering the Truth of Who You Are." 

For full event info: 
Admin Day Event


Chapter President's Message

 
Mel Loughmiller CAP
Bellingham President
  As the Bellingham Chapter President, I welcome you to our web community.  I hope all of you have set aside the date for the WA-AK Division Annual Meeting (May 21-23).  

The Division Board has been working hard to assemble a phenomenal experience for attendees! More information  will be sent out as it becomes available.
 
The Bellingham Chapter will be doing a Ways & Means Raffle at the Division Annual Meeting. We are assembling a "Family Movie Night" basket and are looking to our members for items to include in the basket.  Things like DVD's, Popcorn, snack items, or anything else you might use while enjoying time with your family!

Time flies, have you started work on your Member of the Year application? The Division Board is looking forward to reading one from each member!  What a project. Let's not disappoint them!  Let me
know if I can assist you with documentation:
Melanie Loughmiller

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, a
nd come back often to "see what's new!" It's an opportunity you can't afford to miss!

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!

Community News: 
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!

Chapter News

Welcome to the Bellingham Chapter
Web Community!

  • Tuesday, March 9 Bellingham Chapter Program:  In March, guests will hear Kiera Berghof of Kelly Services share information on "How to Prosper in this Economy."  Both members and guests will gain important information about where we are headed if we make our own personal changes and set priorities.  For more info, check out the March Chapter Newsletter: Chapter Newsletters 
  • Wednesday, April 21 Local Administrative Professionals Day event plans underway: Click on this link: Bellingham Admin Day Event to see local plans already underway for this annual celebration and recognition event held at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club.  And, come back often as the plans move forward!
  • IAAP 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 been helping administrative professionals reach their career goals through education, community building and leadership development.  For more information on how to connect with the Bellingham Chapter: Membership Info  
  • IAAP's OfficePro Express: Click this link for a quick copy of the January issue with lots of timely IAAP info: OfficeProExpress
  • 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.
  • Monthly Bellingham Chapter Programs:  Schedule the second Tuesday each month (September through June) to network with local admins and hear timely speakers.  See our calendar of events for upcoming programs. 

2008-09 IAAP Chapter of Excellence
Bellingham earned the designation Chapter of Excellence for meeting the criteria specified by IAAP.

2008-09 IAAP Members of Excellence
Seven Bellingham members met the criteria to earn Member of Excellence recognition: 

  • Celine Landauer-Allen CPS/CAP
  • Pam Clark Hamilton
  • Lyn Greenleaf James CAP
  • Melanie Loughmiller CAP
  • Judy McCoy CPS/CAP
  • Sandra L. Mock
  • Jolene Turner CAP

Are you  wondering how to become a Member of Excellence?  Check out this link on our HQ site: Member of Excellence

Local Members Serve the Association in 2009-2010
Bellingham members lead the Association at the following levels: 

 

  • Melanie Loughmiller CAP, Bellingham Chapter President
  • Pam Clark Hamilton, Past Washington-Alaksa Division President
  • Celine Landauer-Allen CPS/CAP, Washington-Alaska Division Treasurer

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.


Major Employers of our Members

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

Come Back Often: Be sure to visit to see what's new as we develop this site.

 
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