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IAAP members,

Do you like to read? I do – and I also love to share books. What better way to merge my love of books with my passion for IAAP with you?

Near the middle of each month you will receive an email inviting you to participate in the forum discussion on a different book that will help you grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Check out the first selection and find out how you can discuss the book selections with other IAAP members at http://www.iaapnet.org/default.aspx?pid=5657.

When you get encouragement, does it help you perform better?

Kouzes/Posner, in their book Encouraging the Heart will help you discover why every leader – every person in fact – has to take the initiative to recognize others, celebrate accomplishments and create an atmosphere of confidence and support.

This easy-to-read book provides: The Seven Essentials of Encouraging; an Encouragement Index; and best of all - 150 Ways to Encourage the Heart. Encouragement comes wrapped in all kinds of packages – I think you’ll be surprised at the depth of this book.

Encourage others and you’ll be creating Excellence in Action.

Be sure to visit the IAAP forums to discuss this month's selection with other IAAP members.

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

P.S.

The next book selection is not for the faint-hearted. You might want to start on the “Leadership Challenge” by Kouzes/Posner when you have time. Nearly 400 pages – but well worth the read.

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