Meetings & Events

Chapter Meetings and Events

September 14, 2010
Robert Manolson
Dinner Meeting & Presentation
All Work & No Play? The Value of Fun at Work in Today’s Always Busy Workplace

Robert’s message to all of us who come to play is quite simple:  we don’t need any special equipment or clothing, or an elaborated playing field, gym or area.  Heck, you don’t even have to be in shape.  All we need is you, to play, and to feel renewed, re-focused and re-awakened through the power of powerful play experience.

Powerful Play Experiences is for owners, employers, supervisors and managers of businesses and organizations, not-for-profit agencies and associations, education and training institutions, who seize opportunities to shape their company's success and endeavor to provide a stimulating, positive and healthy environment for their employees.

More Than Fun!! Powerful Play Experiences have proven to be successful in a broad range of businesses and organizations, and within various workplace applications.

To read more about Robert Manolson, please click here to access his bio or check out his website, please click here, to see what others have said about him.

Please join us and Robert at the Petroleum Club, 11110 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB.  Cost: $30 for Members, $35 for non-members.  Start time is 5:30pm for networking, 6:00pm dinner and chapter meeting and 7:00pm for our guest speaker.
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Interested in past topics, please visit our "Past Presenters" tab to see past presenters held at our monthly meetings.

International IAAP Meetings and Events

09-25-10 - 09-25-10

Do you remember Hands Across the Border?


 
        

In keeping with IAAP’s Mission …

Enhancing the success of career minded administrative professionals by

providing opportunities for growth through education, community building
and leadership development ... 

we felt it was time that the name of this annual event was amended to reflect this.

The Vancouver & Fraser Valley Chapters invite you to the 6th annual

BC/Washington Education Forum

(Hands Across the Border)

Mark your calendars for

Saturday, September 25th

8:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Coast Hotel & Convention Centre
20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC  V3A 7N2

Phone: 604-530-2211

Fax:     604-539-4405

www.cascadescasino.ca

More details will follow but you can be assured of a full day of education, networking, food and fun!

10-12-10 - 10-15-2010

WHINING ABOUT RECORDS CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 12 – 15, 2010
COAST CAPRI HOTEL, KELOWNA, BC


Are you whining about your records?  Are you wondering how to manage them, whether to purchase software to help you, or what to do about your electronic records?  Are you looking at ways to make your organization more sustainable?

Click here to find out more about this event!

10-17-10 - 10-20-10



At this year's IAAP Fall Conference (previously the Certification Conference) you will learn how the Core Characteristics of a Champion can help you thrive in today's competitive work environment. In today's business world, it takes more than technical proficiency, razor sharp abilities and soft skills to rise to the top. To become a work champion, it takes understanding and practicing the Core Characteristics of a Champion which include: teamwork, respect, flexibility/change, integrity/honesty and compassion/caring. Join us for a 2½ day educational conference to learn how to seamlessly integrate these core characteristics into your job and your life.

Want more information, click here.

07-24-11 - 07-27-11

2011: Montreal, Quebec, July 24-27, Montreal Convention Center

 

 

The International Education Forum & Annual Meeting is IAAP’s premier event taking place during the summer with an average of over 1,800 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.

If you're an executive, wondering why to send your admin to the International Education Forum and Annual Meeting or an admin, deciding whether or not to go, find out the benefits of this gathering.