International

IIAAP is the world’s premiere organization for administrative professionals that can help to advance your career, increase your skills and opportunities. IAAP members have a worldwide network of more than 40,000 associates and peers.

I hope that your membership in IAAP is providing you the value you thought it would: educational opportunities, increased networking and community building. We are working hard to turn IAAP into a remarkable association by 2010 to give you a consistent and valuable experience – beyond your expectations.

This July at the Education Forum & Annual Meeting (EFAM) in Minneapolis delegates will vote on whether to approve the dues increase proposed by the International Board of Directors. The dues increase will allow us to build our reserves and take advantage of opportunities to expand IAAP's programs and services to members, chapters and divisions. Without the sufficient dollars (budget or reserves), the Association’s ability to grow and to be innovative will be limited. If you haven't yet read the Position Paper, I urge you to do so now.

Many members have asked the International Board to provide specific numbers that justify asking for this increase today. We haven't done so not because we don't want to, but because the numbers are constantly being revised as new information comes in for monthly statements. The current economy is beginning to have a considerable impact on the IAAP financial statements. As of the end of April, the 2008-2009 budget is taking a hit in several areas:

· Registration revenue for the International EFAM is approximately 40 percent lower than last year at this time.

Even with substantial cost-cutting measures, the result is a projected $30,000 loss for the next fiscal year. We are not asking for a $25 dues increase in the hope that a smaller amount will be approved. The fact is that the proposed increase is what we need now and is based on research and evaluation conducted by the International Board.

Please contact your chapter and division leaders now and lend your support to this proposed dues increase. Ensure you send your delegate informed about your position. Read the Position Paper.

The time to invest in your association is now. Create a platform of excellence in action by voting in favor of the proposed dues increase.

Barb Horton CAP
2008-2009 International President
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Excellence in Action

Investing In The Future Of Administrative Professionals

Dear IAAP Members,

This holiday season will be a time of giving and sharing for many of us. For others, the holiday season can be a time of challenge for those who are less fortunate during these difficult economic times.

Last year, the RTF Trustees launched the Family of Givers campaign to assist our retired colleagues in need of financial assistance to provide affordable housing and support the overall program of the Trust (publications and website information on lifetime planning and programs at targeted events). Thanks to each of you who contributed to last years campaign and I hope that we can count on your support again this year. To those of you who are new members of the Association or were not able to participate last year, we need your support!

Every gift counts and the need is great. Funds raised in the Family of Givers campaign provide critical funding for housing assistance grants to administrative professionals in need and rent subsidy to those living at Vista Grande to provide affordable living. In addition, funding is needed to insure that the Association can continue to provide high quality print and electronic publications to our members and website information through funding supported by the Trust.

You can make a difference today by clicking on the following link: https://iaap-hq.org/eseries/rtf_donation/donation_form.asp

The RTF Trustees look forward to your participation in this year’s campaign and thank you in advance for your consideration and generous support.

Sincerely,

Kathy Hampton CPS/CAP, Chairman
RTF Board of Directors