Summer Social & Networking Event
by Location to be announced

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Let’s get together for some summer fun. Take some time to get reacquainted with your fellow members and find out what everyone's been up to.
PLEASE NOTE: This date is tentative. Watch our site for confirmation of this fun event.

Awards and Installation of 2010-11 Chapter Officers with Chapter Strategic Planning

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Communicate with Style!
by Corla Inskeep (professional presenter and trainer)

Thursday, May 13, 2010

What you will learn during this program:
• Analyze your preferred communication style
• How to identify the communication styles of others
• When to resist “hardball” communication tactics
• Learn to maintain positive relationships during disagreements

Corla Inskeep is a seasoned presenter/trainer with experience working with a wide variety of corporations throughout the United States. She has worked with over 14,000 high-profile professionals and instructed groups of 10 to 100 for major corporations, including Chase Manhattan Bank, Cargill, Forest Laboratories, Inc., Northwest Airlines, British Airways, IBM, Amoco, Texaco, Texas Tech University, The Home Depot and Pizza Hut

East Meets West: Asian Business & Social Etiquette
by Ruth Fernandez, Managing Consultant for IMP Dynamics Training (Malaysia)

Thursday, April 08, 2010

Using Microsoft “Styles” (with time for open computer Q&A)
by Jim Rivord, Software Developer

Thursday, March 11, 2010

How to Understand Almost Anyone - Yourself, Co-workers, and Loved Ones
by Valerie King CPS/CAP, IAAP International Board Member (NW District Director)

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Put Your Best Foot Forward In 2010 and Create a Lasting First Impression
by Chez Raginiak (author and motivational speaker)

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The key to a good first impression is to present yourself appropriately and with intention. In less than 1 hour, the audience will learn how, with a little extra thought and preparation, they can make every first impression not just good but great. This fun and interactive session, through role playing and group exercises, will help the audience to practice specific techniques that will help them create the best impression.

Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will know how to improve your:
1. Appearance
2. Body language
3. Demeanor
4. Mannerisms

Benefits
1. Ability to make a positive and lasting first impression.
2. Higher self esteem, better job, more promotions and sales.
3. Respect, confidence, success.

Metro Area Holiday Social

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The TwinCities West Chapter is proud to host this year's Holiday Social for all chapters in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Come join us for lots of fun, laughter and networking with administrative professionals from the entire Twin Cities area.

Records Management
by Penny Zuber, Express Scripts

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Information is at the center of everything an organization does; strategy management, research, development, compliance. How the organization manages the information and its records can directly affect its ability to compete, comply, recover from disaster, address ligation and operate efficiently. Learn how to leverage Records and Information principles to redefine your administrative role, to give you a competitive edge in today’s changing times.

How You Can Use Social Networking Sites Like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to Market Your Skills
by Caroline Melberg

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Maybe you’ve received an invitation from a colleague, asking you to “join their professional network on LinkedIn,” and you’ve joined, only to wonder, “now what?”

Maybe you’ve heard the buzz about sites like Facebook or Twitter and wondered what the big deal is.

Ever wondered how you can use these sites to grow your business and why it’s critical that your start to do so now, more than ever?
In this presentation, you’ll learn:
• Why “Marketing as Usual” no longer works
• The 6 different types of social media sites online
• Creative ways you can tap into the Twitter craze
• How you can use social networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook to market yourself and highlight your skills

Caroline Melberg has over 20 years of marketing experience working with some of the largest and most successful companies in the world. She is the author of the popular e-book series, “Small Business Internet Marketing Secrets” and her award-winning newsletter by the same name.

She is the co-founder of Small Business Mavericks, a full-service marketing company specializing in Web Design, Development and Promotion Services and Training. A self-professed “marketing geek”, she specializes in “de-mystifying” the web and explains how you can affordably grow your business using Internet marketing tactics, search engine optimization, social media and business blogging in practical, easy-to-understand terms.

Ethics for Admins: Now More Important Than Ever
by Nan DeMars (ethics seminar leader, behaviorist, author, columnist, and TV/radio talk-show guest)

Thursday, September 10, 2009

"Ethics is how you behave when no one else is watching"
- Nan DeMars, author of "You Want Me To Do WHAT?"

Summer Social & Networking Event

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Let’s get together for some summer fun! Take some time to get reacquainted with your fellow members and find out what everyone's been up to.

Chapter Strategic Planning

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Join us as we discuss the future of the TwinCities West Chapter. This will be an interactive discussion, where you will help determine the direction we will take for the follow years.

How to Stand Out in a Crowd (and boy, is it crowded!)
by Karen Cucci and Melissa Lally

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Plus Annual Awards and Officer Installations

In today's market, you need every edge possible... you need to stand out in the crowd. This meeting will cover:
- Marketing yourself in a soft economy
- The essentials of planning
- Effective resumes
- Key networking strategies
- Interview protocol
- Follow up

In 1982, our speakers, Karen Cucci and Melissa Lally, combined their talents as experienced managers and consultants to create Personnel Directions, Inc. Personnel Directions is a Minnesota-based, direct hire search firm, specializing in the placement of administrative support staff. Recruiting specialties include all areas of administrative support, including administrative/executive assistants, legal secretaries, paralegals, receptionists, finance and accounting support.

The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Virtual Assistants & Annual Chapter Meeting
by Amy LeMieux

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Have you ever wondered what a Virtual Assistant is? Or perhaps thought about becoming one? During this program you'll learn:
- WHO can be a virtual assistant?
- WHAT do virtual assistants do?
- WHERE do virtual assistants work?
- WHEN would be a good time to be a virtual assistant?
- WHY would you want to be one?

Amy joined the JASS team in May 2000. Today, as Vice President of Operations, Amy manages client accounts, performing bookkeeping, budget development, database design, newsletter design, minute-taking, training, consultation and many more services for JASS clients. She is also responsible for human resources, hardware and software development, and client relations, along with JASS billing, accounts payable, marketing and representing JASS at BNI and other networking events.

Program Benefits: Knowledge of non-traditional work places; parliamentary procedure

Also included will be our chapter's Annual Meeting, including:
- Election of your 2009-2010 chapter officers
- Voting on any proposed amdendments for our chapter's Bylaw & Standing Rules
- Updates on amendments to be voted on at the Division Annual Meeting in Rochester
- Voting on how your delegate & alternate will represent TCW at the Division and International ConferencesThis will also be our Annual Meeting, where we will hold elections for the 2009-2010 Chapter Officers.

"The Professional Edge: Unspoken Rules of the Office"
by Sue Morem (author, syndicated columnist, and TV guest)

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Special Meeting in Honor of Administrative Professionals Day/Week
There are unspoken expectations in every workplace; every office has its own protocols, both explicit and implied. While written protocol is easy enough to comprehend, implied protocol is a potential booby-trap for many people. In this presentation, you'll learn what your employer wants you to know, but is too uncomfortable to say outright. Successful professionals know these things and so should you!

• Inappropriate workplace attire
• Gender differences and realities
• Office romance
• Mixing work and play
• Dealing with difficult people
• Adapting to change, even when it is affecting you
• The office "family"
• Gossip

For almost two decades, Sue has been sought-after by organizations ranging from national associations to Fortune 500 companies. As president of Premier Presentation, Inc., a Minneapolis-based training and consulting firm, she draws on her own experience as a successful business owner, her extensive work with companies, and perceptions she generates from her weekly column.

Sue has created and been featured in nine internationally distributed training videos, has authored five books, and has been writing a weekly workplace advice column for over 15 years. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Chicago Sun-Times, Los Angeles Times and Glamour magazine. She regularly appears on a variety of TV and radio programs, including Fox News and CNN. Currently, Sue is a recurring guest on the CBS Early Show sharing her tips and advice for finding and keeping a job during these difficult economic times.

Sue motivates, educates and entertains her audiences through programs that inspire people with ideas and skills that help them gain the professional edge.

"Office 2007" and Open Forum for Computer Questions
by James Rivord

Thursday, March 12, 2009

What are “Ribbons”? Is Microsoft trying to make us crazy? Jim will join us for an interesting session, to answer these very questions and many more! He will also have an open “Q&A Forum”, where you can ask any computer-related question you have.

"Embracing Your Potential and the Power of Hope" - Annual Bring-a-Guest Event
by Author and Motivational Speaker, Chez Raginiak

Thursday, February 12, 2009

We are proud to present a very special speaker for this very special event! Chez will cover the importance of networking and making a good first impression. These skills will help you, not only with job searches, but in making connections. Chez will also share with you his story of coming to American and starting a new life with nothing. This program promises to leave the audience with a feeling of empowerment in these tough times.

"Communication Across Generations"
by Val King CPS/CAP, International Northwest District Director, IAAP

Thursday, January 08, 2009

"Dressing Professionally for Your Shape & Body Size"
by Gloria Kessler and Cecily Smith-Lloyd, Macy's

Thursday, December 11, 2008

"Getting–and Keeping–A Great Job During a Recession"
by Joanne Meehl, Author and Career Coach

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Plus!
IAAP Open House & Vendor Show
Sponsored by Plymouth Radisson Hotel & Conference Center

"Certification: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?"

Thursday, October 09, 2008

"Public Speaking: Seven Antidotes for Pressure-Less Presentations"
by Keith Hardy, Toastmasters International

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Keith is a project coordinator in the IT department at Target Corporation. His career path includes technical writing, editing, corporate communications, and training. Keith will share many of the techniques he uses to create his speeches and presentations. He comes highly recommended to us by the Skyway Chapter of IAAP.

Summer Social & Networking Event

Thursday, August 07, 2008

Annual Awards & Installation Banquet / Identify Theft Presentation
by Dale Lindwall

Thursday, June 12, 2008

TwinCities West Annual Awards and Installation Evening, along with a presentation by Dale Lindwall on identity theft and the insidious impact it is having on both individuals and businesses.

Annual Meeting and Strategic Planning

Thursday, May 08, 2008

This meeting is for attendance by TwinCities West chapter members only. Election of 2007-08 officers and a strategic planning session will take place.

Understanding Yourself and Others Personality Profile
by Val King (Anita Reed Seminars)

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Develop a new awareness about yourself and others. Create more effective team-building in your department. Resolve conflict with others and realize that personality differences are to be appreciated.

Think Outside the Slide! Tips and Techniques to Design Fabulous PowerPoint Presentations
by Sue Stoen, Spoken Impact

Thursday, March 13, 2008

During this program Sue will talk about creativity on slides, alternatives to nothing but bullet points, making sure the slides are more than just a teleprompter of the entire presentation, etc.

Humor in the Workplace
by Improve with ComedySportz

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Using skits and input from the audience, the ComedySportz troupe will cover the humorous side of today’s business world and help us to appreciate that there is more to life than just work.

Office Politics/Conflict Resolution Skills
by Denise Franck Aboody

Thursday, January 10, 2008

As Administrative Professionals, office politics affect us everyday. Learn how to avoid getting trapped, leverage your experiences and make the most of each interaction you have in the workplace!

Gotta Slow Down Quick
by Lee Truer

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Need help juggling priorities and finding a balance? This workshop includes the pie-of-life time management exercise, creative visualization, plus stress management and stress reduction tips.

How to Find the Business Information You Need
by Jim Poole / James J Hill Library

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Tools to help you take better advantage of the tremendous resources available to administrative professionals through websites and databases and make each search more effective and faster.

Living Your Capacity
by Jodee Bock

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Have you ever heard someone say that you have a lot of potential? On the surface, that could sound like a compliment, but when you really start to think about it, what does that say about your current level of performance? If you have a lot of potential, does it mean that maybe someday you'll live up to it, but it's not happening now? Capacity is right here, right now. A 12 oz. cup of coffee has a maximum capacity of 12 ounces. If it is 100% full, it’s at capacity.

During this one-hour presentation, participants will begin to examine how much of their lives they are actually living. They will get exposed to organizations and individuals who are truly choosing how to live a life of capacity and will be given ideas for their own lives.

Jodee is a Certified Life Purpose and Career Coach who supports individuals and teams in succeeding in whatever they are committed to accomplishing. She is the author of "The 100% Factor: Living Your Capacity" and a co-author of "Don’t Miss Your Boat: Living Your Life With Purpose in the Real World.” She was also a featured speaker at the 2007 MN-ND-SD Division Annual Meeting!

More information about Jodee can be found at www.bocksoffice.com.

Say What You Mean, and Mean What You Say
by Rosemary Davis

Thursday, September 13, 2007

At our September 13 meeting, Rosemary Davis will focus on non-verbal communication—does our body language speak the same message we project with our words? Do others view us as confident or contentious; ordinary or extraordinary? Join us for an evening of fun, where you just might learn something that could change your world.

Summer Social & Networking Event

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Let’s get together for some summer fun in the party room at Angeno’s Pizza & Pasta, 3355 Plymouth Blvd. from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. – a great place for meetings in the Plymouth area. There will be games, a delicious pizza, pasta and salad buffet and, of course, networking all for the roll-back price of $18 for members and guests! Bring a friend!

Annual Awards & Installation Banquet / Summer Travel Safety Tips / Auction for Retirement Trust Fdn.
by Angela Haseman - CFMH/Crime Prevention Officer

Thursday, June 14, 2007

TwinCities West Annual Awards and Installation Evening, along with a presentation on Personal Safety Tips for Summer Travel from Angela Haseman, Plymouth Police Department/Crime Prevention Officer and 2006 Mrs. Minnesota International, and a Live Auction to raise funds for the Retirement Trust Foundation!

TwinCities West Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 10, 2007

This meeting is attended by TwinCities West chapter members only. Election of 2007-08 officers and a strategic planning session will take place.

How to be a Five Star Negotiator
by Corla Inskeep

Thursday, April 12, 2007

How to be a Five Star Negotiator!

Corla Inskeep, a recruiter with The Right Staff and former presenter/trainer, will provide insight and tools that we can use to be better negotiators.

And come celebrate Administrative Professionals Week with us, too. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Future”.

Sponsored by The Saint Paul Hotel.

“Everything you ever wanted to know about meeting planning, but didn’t know who to ask!”
by Panel Discussion

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Panel members:
- Jodi Collen CSEP, Senior Event Planner, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
- Deb Daly, Regional Manager, HelmsBriscoe
- Minneapolis Marriott West Representative TBD

Thank you to Beyond Fitness for sponsoring our March program.

The Art of Wastebasketry
by Mary'n Hallock

Thursday, February 08, 2007

So much stuff…piles and files and stacks of stuff and you just don’t know what to do with it all. So you don’t do anything... and the piles just grow. Mary’n Hallock, organization and productivity re-thinker, will explain her Quick-Sort ProcessTM so you can easily and quickly make decisions about what to keep and what to toss. Plus you’ll learn the top five ways to organize what’s left after you’ve finally cleared it out!

Also, to help our panel members prepare for the March meeting, we’ll have cards available for everyone to submit their questions on meeting planning.

60 Computer Tips in 60 Minutes!
by Sue Mach

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Come join TwinCities West Chapter as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary!

Sue Mach owns her own computer consulting business and has over 20 years experience teaching desktop applications. Join her as she reveals much of Microsoft Office's power-concealed tools, unknown features, and shortcuts-goes unused and undiscovered by the majority of people who use the suite. Learn "secret" options, explore application features, and boost your productivity with practical how-to's for Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

“Igniting Your Passion Within”
by Margo O’Dell

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Margo Abdo O’Dell, successful entrepreneur, former award-winning corporate salesperson and world-class Middle Eastern dancer will talk about personal empowerment and perform a short dance. Many of us dream of listening to our true calling and following our passion. It’s not so much about what we should be doing to live our lives fully, but rather having the confidence to take the necessary risks. And with the New Year right around the corner, perhaps Margo’s presentation will inspire you to get going and make 2007 the year to take that risk.

Open House and Educational Forum
by Jill Spiegel

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Open House and Educational Forum - Jill Spiegel presents "Flirting for Success". Jill is an award-winning speaker, international media personality and best selling author. Jill will provide the secrets to building rapport, how to sell yourself with integrity, the science and power of complimenting, how to use humor as a negotiating took, the hidden keys to self-motivation, how to exude a dynamic presence and much more!

Office of the Future: 2020
by Becky Studt & Rebecca Rose with Office Team

Thursday, October 12, 2006

What do you envision when you think of the workplace 10 or 15 years from now? How do you see your job changing? Do you ever wish you could have 20/20 vision to the future? Our October presentation by OfficeTeam includes findings from their ambitious research project to identify key trends and technologies shaping the administrative profession, and is based on interviews with leading futurists, technology specialists and workplace experts.

Email Essentials: Business Writing for the Email Age
by Joan Loshek, M.A. of Loshek Consulting, Inc.

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Email is such an integral part of today's business world and it has changed the way we communicate every day. In this interactive session, Joan Loshek will teach us how to be better communicators in the "Email Age."

August Kick-off
by At The Reserve

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Starting the new year.

TwinCities West Awards & Installation Banquet

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Members and guests will experience a grand evening of awards and much, much more. The newly elected 2006-07 Board of Directors will be installed. Awards will be presented to outgoing officers and chairpersons along with many other special awards representing the successful conculsion to our Quest for Success! The evening will conclude with a very special presentation on aromatherapy and how fragrance can help with stress presented by an expert from JUUT SalonSpa!

TwinCities West Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 11, 2006

This meeting is for attendance by TwinCities West chapter members only. Election of 2006-07 officers and a strategic planning session will take place.

Leading Your Organization to Administrative Excellence
by , PHR

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Learn what leading-edge organizations are doing to promote the growth and development of administrative teams to increase value and visibility in the workplace. Our presenter, Erin O'Hara Meyer, PHR, is president of Administrative Excellence, Inc., an international training and consulting firm dedicated to the personal and professional development of administrative professionals. Erin is also the author of "Administrative Excellence - Revolutionizing Our Value in the Workplace."

GET ORGANIZED!!!
by Avery Dennison Office Products

Friday, March 10, 2006

Avery Dennison, an IAAP corporate sponsor, will be providing workplace organization tips to increase productivity and reduce stress. Effective methods to process electronic information and improve time management will also be provided.

Taking the Mystery Out of Estate Planning
by Craig P. Goldman, Esq.

Thursday, February 09, 2006

This program will discuss a number of important legal issues in plain language, understandable by everyone. The program will cover essential estate planning documents such as a Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. We will discuss the differences between a Will and a Trust, and whic document best suits any particular situation. Attendees will also learn the fatal flaw with Living Wills and why they can no longer be drafted in Minnesota. Come and see why everyone needs an estate plan, not just the super-wealthy, and why a good estate plan does not need to be either complicated or expensive.

Technical & Professional Writing Tips
by Professor Sandra Becker, Teaching Specialist U of M

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Effective professional writers strategize as they write. Professor Becker will introduce strategies that will make your writing accomplish what you want it to. She will touch on correspondence and email and she will also focus on strategies for writing effective proposals and instructions.

Live Your Verb and Other Bold Ideas to Bring Your Work to Life!
by Barbara McAfee, Singer Songwriter

Thursday, December 08, 2005

Barbara uses her own remarkable recovery from paralyzing stage fright as an inspiration and challenge to each of us to fully explore how and why we do our work. Through songs, stories and a knack for being sassy, Barbara will send you home with five bold ideas for bringing more "life" to work. Belly laughts, poignant moments, wise insights and the nutritious sons of this professional singer/songwriter who has work her way through the corporate counsulting maze to land in a most unexpected place.

Clockwise Thinking, Unlocking Creativity
by Dennis Stauffer

Thursday, November 10, 2005

The administrative profession is taking on ever-increasing leadership roles that require creative thinking. We were all born creative, but most of us have been conditioned to suppress those abilities. Successful innovation requires that we rediscover those talents and learn to use them effectively. it also means collaborating in ways that create possibilities. Ideas are the fule of innovation and attending this presentation is a great way to ignite your ideas. This session will inspire you to "think differently about thinking!"

Handling the "Tough" Talks - The Positive Way to Provide and Give Feedback
by Valerie S. King CPS, MN-ND-SD IAAP Division President

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Do you shy away from confrontation? Do you want to offer a co-worker or associate some feedback to help them improve, but aren't sure how to begin? During this educational forum we will review the benefits of feedback, investigate some techniques for starting a "tough" conversation and working through the paths the conversation may follow and what to do when you're on the receiving end of helpful (or not so helpful) feedback.

Memory Power!
by Michael Monroe Kiefer, M.S.

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Many people assume they have a bad memory or they are getting older and their memory is going. This is not true. Studies show that memory is just as good in 60 year old people as 18 year olds. The secret lies in practice and training and tricks to help you remember easily and well! This program focuses on the tricks of the memory trade to help anyone improve their memory! Learn what foods help or hinder memory, what times during the day to memorize material, how to remember peoples names, where you parked your car, left your keys, how to memorize presentation notes, use music to memorize much faster and much more.

Strategic Planning Meeting & Installation of 2005 – 2006 Officers

Thursday, June 09, 2005

Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Thriving in Chaos
by Tracy Knofla of High Impact Training Company

Thursday, April 14, 2005

Advanced PowerPoint Tips
by Hennepin Technical College

Thursday, March 10, 2005

Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise: 10 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Heart Disease
by Guidant

Thursday, February 10, 2005

3rd Annual Spouse/Significant Other Recognition Evening

Increasing Your Visibility
by OfficeTeam

Thursday, January 13, 2005

Mind Your Global Ps & Qs
by Debi Cain-Rivord

Thursday, December 09, 2004

Inspiring Breakthrough Secrets to Live Your Dreams
by Christine Clifford

Thursday, November 11, 2004

IAAP Open House & Vendor Show

Thursday, October 07, 2004

Free to all administrative professionals

Employment Law Brief for Administrative Professionals
by Steve Heikens

Thursday, September 09, 2004

6th Annual Kick-Off Event: Lake Minnetonka Cruise

Monday, August 09, 2004

Annual Strategic Planning Session

Thursday, June 10, 2004

Annual Meeting (members only)

Thursday, May 13, 2004

Snapshot Project Management
by Michael Monroe Kiefer of Powermind™ Training, Inc.

Thursday, April 08, 2004

Secrets for Successful Interviewing
by Becky Studt

Thursday, March 11, 2004

Dynamic Communication
by Robin Engstrom of Norman & Associates

Thursday, February 12, 2004

Sanity Management
by Dean Russell

Thursday, January 08, 2004