Meetings & Events

Plan to attend our monthly meetings...Chapter meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month (September through June).

Meeting Locations:
The monthly Chapter Meetings are held at various venues. Below are the current sites. Please see the listed programs below for that particular month's location.


 Claim Jumper
 7000 East Shea Boulevard
 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
 Phone: (480) 951-6111

 Meeting Location Map

 Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town
 7300 East Third Avenue
 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
 Phone: (480) 423-9944

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  Hilton Garden Inn
 7324 East Indian School Road
 Scottsdale, AZ 852 
 Phone: (480) 481-0400

Meeting Location Map

Agenda:  

Networking             5:30 p.m.
Dinner                    6 p.m.
Program                 6:30 p.m.
Business Meeting   7:30 p.m.
Adjournment           8 p.m.

Dinner cost is $23 for IAAP members and repeat guests, payable at the door. If you are a first-time, non-member guest, the dinner cost is $15. If you are only attending the program and/or business meeting, there is no cost. RSVP to Lynda Hilton or (480) 713-5678.


 2009-2010 Scheduled Programs

September 15, 2009

  Team Building Using Yan-Koloba
 Marina Turczynowsky, Vanguard
 Location: Claim Jumper
 One (1) Recertification Point will be awarded to CPS/CAP holders for attending the program.
October 20, 2009  The Social Media Craze... What Is It, Where You Find It & Who Is Using It 
 Jack Smith, The Social Latte
 Location: Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town
 One (1) Recertification Point will be awarded to CPS/CAP holders for attending the program.
November 17, 2009  Top Ten Secrets to Planning an Extraordinary Meeting
 Nancy Nachman, CMM/CMP, The Meetings Concierge
 Location: Clarion Hotel
 One (1) Recertification Point will be awarded to CPS/CAP holders for attending the program.
December 15, 2009  Team Building Games and Holiday Social (Members Only Event)
January 19, 2010  Why Smart People Do Dumb Things: An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
 Dr. Patricia A. Gangi, DTM, Member of Toastmasters of Arizona
 Location: Claim Jumper Restaurant
 One (1) Recertification Point will be awarded to CPS/CAP holders for attending the program.
February 16, 2010  Saving/Planning for Retirement/Update on Today's Economy
 Jacob H. Gold, CFP, Jacob Gold & Associates, Inc.
 Location: Hilton Garden Inn
 One (1) Recertification Point will be awarded to CPS/CAP holders for attending the program.
March 16, 2010  The Mentoring Relationship
 Bobbie O'Connell, DTM, Member of Toastmasters of Arizona
 Location: TBD
April 20, 2010
  Due to the Administrative Professionals' Day (APD) Conference, there will be no Scottsdale
 Chapter Meeting this month. See below for further information on our APD Conference.
May 18, 2010  Annual Business Meeting/Installation of 2010-2011 Officers (No Speaker)
 Location: TBD
June 15, 2010  Leadership: Inspire and Lead
 Russell Helwig, Leadership Below the Surface
 Location: Chaparral Suites Hotel
                 5001 N. Scottsdale Road
                 Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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Below are topics from some of our past presentations:  

  • Building the Brand Called You!
  • Stand Up for Your Life
  • Finding the Right Location and Negotiating a Win Win Contract
  • Financial Impact of the Current Economic Crisis
  • Power Hour Learning Series
  • Keeping or Finding a Job in Today's Economy
  • Stress-Free Living, Stress Reduction, and Ergonomics
  • Fitting In and Standing Out in the Workplace
  • Know Thyself
  • Office of the Future: 2020
  • Sexual Harassment in the Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • How to Prevent Identity Theft
  • Defining Your Personal Mission Statement
  • Software Tips for MS Word and MS Outlook
  • Compensation Trends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Professionals' Day (APD) Conference

The 2010 conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Chaparral Suites Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark your calendars now.

Please check back for updates and specifics.

International IAAP Meetings and Events

07-26-09 - 07-29-09

The International Education Forum & Annual Meeting is IAAP’s premier event taking place during the summer with over 1800 attendees. This event offers more than 50 education workshops focusing on topics from management skills to leadership development. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the inner workings of the association by attending the business sessions that highlight the association leadership. And don’t forget the numerous networking events that provide social gatherings with your peers. The 2009 Forum is in Minneapolis, Minn. July 26-29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.


10-18-09 - 10-21-09

The annual Certification Conference is a way to learn important information that can help you in your professional life. You can also earn recertification points and network. Don’t miss this year’s conference October 18-21 in Portland, Ore at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.


03-08-10 - 03-10-10

IAAP’s Professional Education Conference is designed especially for admins and will provide attendees with all the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to fit in with their executive teammates and the credibility and confidence they need to stand out from the crowd. Don’t miss the next conference March 8-10 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev.