The Toronto Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) has approximately 150 members. It offers monthly meetings on topics like project management and emotional intelligence, as well as certification exam preparation and career development opportunities. Membership provides benefits like networking, leadership experience, and access to publications. The chapter is led by a board of directors and seeks to enhance members' careers through education, community building, and leadership development.

1. About Us Certification
With approximately 150 members, the Toronto In today’s ever-changing business environment, you
2010–2011 Program
Chapter (one of 14 in Ontario), is the largest chapter need every advantage Schedule
in the International Association of Administrative to stay ahead. Professional
Professionals (IAAP). We offer monthly meetings, certification shows employers, Jul 7 Brainstorming Session
various seminars and a conference. We have a clients and associates that you (set program for 2010 – 2011)
mentor program, a study program and provide are committed as a professional.
opportunities for leadership development. Certification is a mark of excellence Aug 4 Project Management, with Herman Gonzalez
that you carry with you everywhere
IAAP Toronto chapter is connected to the IAAP you go. IAAP offers the Certified Professional Sep 1 Emotional Intelligence, with Linda Beck
internet community, allowing members to network Secretary® (CPS®) rating and the Certified
and connect with their peers across the country and Administrative Professional® (CAP®) rating. Exams Oct 6 Networking, with networking guru, Tim Cork
around the world. are offered twice a year, in May and November.
Nov 3 Mind Mapping, with Susan Percy
We present Toronto Chapter business cards to all The Toronto Chapter hosts a study group to assist
members to encourage networking because we those members planning on writing their exams. Dec 1 Understanding Financial Statements,
with Ernst & Young LLP
believe that IAAP should be a place for connecting,
within the chapter and the business community. We Jan 12 Panel – “Strategies for Career Success”
offer monthly programs on current, relevant topics of Membership and Fees
interest and we encourage our members to attain Feb 2 TBC
Membership is effective for one year from the
their CPS/CAP certification. In addition, members
enrolment date.
may participate in local, district, national and Mar 2 Soul Inspiring Leadership,
international education seminars and conferences Professional Member: A currently employed (or with Carol-Ann Hamilton
hosted by IAAP. within the last two years) administrative professional,
a holder of the CPS® rating, or an employed teacher Apr 6 Developing a Policy and Procedures Manual,
Join us at a monthly meeting – bring a friend or of business education. with Sherrie Machan, CPS/CAP
colleague (all are welcome). Come out and see who
Student Member: A student in a business May 4 Annual General Meeting
we are and how membership in your professional
education program (maximum of four years).
association can help you achieve your goals.
Jun 1 TBC
Associate Member: An individual, firm or
educational institution that supports the objectives of
Come to a Meeting! IAAP.
We meet the first Wednesday of each Professional: US $143.00
month at The National Club, 303 Bay Student: US $110.00
Street, Toronto – 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Associate: US $195.00
Register online at
rsvp.iaap.toronto@gmail.com

2. Benefits of Board of Directors
Membership 2010/11
Marilyn Barton, CAP
The International Association of Administrative
President
Professionals (IAAP) is your professional
association. IAAP provides Administrative Josie Roman
Professionals with opportunities for President-Elect
professional development and personal growth
Fran Willoughby
– everything from public speaking to project
Vice President
management, strategic planning to event
planning. Lori Smith
Treasurer
IAAP members are well prepared, well informed,
front line ambassadors for their employers, and Kathleen Fricker, CAP
having knowledgeable professionals on staff Co-Recording Secretary
reflects well on the image of any company. Joyce Vaz, CPS
Members learn to work in partnership with their Co-Recording Secretary
executives, becoming effective team members
who are able and willing to step up. Our education Sherrie Machan, CPS/CAP
IAAP
programs promote excellence and lifelong Corresponding Secretary
learning, providing Administrative Professionals
with tools they need to fulfill their potential and
advance their careers.
Most professionals agree, membership in a
Toronto Chapter
professional association can benefit you in many
ways. This is where you can pursue professional
development, skills upgrading and network with
your peers, providing you with that all important
edge. Members gain leadership experience
through participation in chapter activities –
everything from public speaking to project
management, strategic planning to event planning;
along with access to a variety of personal and
professional development resources. Chapter
members receive several IAAP publications
including Office Pro magazine, the Ontario Division
newsletter Professionally Yours and the Toronto
Chapter newsletter Toronto Network.
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 962 International Association of
Adelaide Post Office
Enhancing the success of career‐minded
administrative professionals by providing
Toronto, ON M5C 2K3 Administrative Professionals
opportunities for growth through EMAIL: iaaptoronto@yahoo.ca
education, community building and WEBSITE: www.iaap-toronto.org
leadership development