The Vancouver Chapter was chartered on May 17, 1958 with 14 Charter Members, some of whom are still active. We are one of the larger chapters in the association, having over 100 members.
The Vancouver Chapter currently has 104 members. Of these, 23 are Certified Professional Secretary and/or Certified Administrative Professional (a remarkably high ratio of over-achievers). Our chapter prides itself on its professionalism, commitment to quality programs and professional development. The majority of our meetings offer recertification points, which are required to recertify as a CPS or CAP (required every 5 years).
We are proud of our long-standing tradition of participation at the district and division levels of IAAP. A number of Western Canada Division officers, past and present, hail from the Vancouver Chapter. As well, Past International President Barb Horton, CAP, recently moved her membership from the Vancouver Chapter to the newly-formed Fraser Valley Chapter.
Guests are very welcome at our meetings, which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through June. Chapter meetings follow Parliamentary procedures with Robert's Rules of Order. The Executive Committee (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer) is elected annually and appoints the chairs of the chapter committees to complete the Board of Directors.
We were pleased to sponsor the Fraser Valley Chapter to support administrative professionals in the Lower Mainland (Port Coquitlam, Langley, Surrey, etc.). IAAP-Fraser Valley Chapter chartered on December 16th, 2009 with 26 Charter Members. As President Deborah Gomersall said at the time, "Our first meeting was in October [2009] and from there the response and enthusiasm of administrative professionals in the Fraser Valley was amazing - allowing us to charter a month ahead of schedule. I believe this may be a first, chartering a chapter just after two months of meetings - an incredible accomplishment." To learn more about the new IAAP-Fraser Valley Chapter, please visit their website.
Our Speakers' Bureau would be happy to present the many benefits of membership in the International Association of Administrative Professionals to your organization. Please contact President Kathryn Moes, CAP, to schedule an appointment.