Welcome

Chapter President's Message

As the Bellingham Chapter begins the 2010-2011 IAAP year, we welcome you to our web community.  We hope you take some time to visit the many "links to admin information" available on this local website!  Be sure to bookmark this site and visit often as we post current news to help you grow and succeed in our profession! 

Be sure to schedule the second Tuesday each month, September through June, to attend and network with top administrative professionals across Whatcom and Skagit Counties.  It's an opportunity you can't afford to miss!

And, congratulations to the Bellingham chapter members elected to serve at the chapter level in the 2010-2011 IAAP year!  We look forward to leading our chapter in the new year.

Remy McConnell, CAP, Bellingham Chapter President


2010-2011 Bellingham Chapter Officers: Recording Secretary Anne Hopkins, Vice President Nancy Phillips, President Remy McConnell, CAP, President-Elect Linda Nielsen, Corresponding Secretary Lorel Farber, and Treasurer Maureen Call

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

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!

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!

  • It's a Brand New IAAP Year!! Be sure to schedule our first chapter program scheduled for Tuesday, September 14!  We are excited to move into the new year with new leaders, new programs and a new focus on you!  Watch for the September newsletter link to be posted soon.  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?!
  • Monthly Bellingham Chapter Programs:  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.
  • 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  
  • 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.  

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-Alaska 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
  • Group Health
  • 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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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