What does membership cost?
There are three levels of membership (see details on the Membership Types and Dues tab):
Professional: *$58 U.S. **$78 U.S.
Student: *$24 U.S. **$44 U.S.
Associate: *$155 U.S. **$175 U.S.
New members also pay a one-time processing fee of $15 U.S. Additional dues are charged for chapter and division membership. E-mail membership@iaap-hq.org for specific costs.
Renewal costs are the same - less the one time processing fee of $15.
Who should join IAAP?
Administrative professionals (e.g. Executive Assistants/Secretaries, Administrative Assistants/Secretaries, Office Professionals in a support environment, etc.) who consider themselves in a career profession and desire to enhance and/or develop their personal and professional skills personal and professional skills.
How does my attendance at meetings help me get ahead or improve my skills?
A sampling of topics presented at past meetings includes: Elements of Public Speaking; Event Planning for Executive Assistants; Business Etiquette – Domestic & International; How to Prepare a Presentation in PowerPoint; and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
We encourage members to network and often call fellow members with questions, situations and job-related topics. In this way we gather solutions, new ideas and information about our profession.
When are the meetings?
Local Chapter Meetings:
(The Tulsa Chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month, for dinner in the Tulsa area - with the exception of January)
Who: All Chapter members and guests are encouraged to attend
Program: See list of programs on the calendar tab
Cost for meeting and meal: Guests: $22 Members: $18
Dinner & Networking: 5:15p
Meeting Time: 5:45p
Location: Embassy Suites Tulsa (I-44)
3332 South 79th East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74145
Tel: 1-918-622-4000 Fax: 1-918-665-2347
Directions:
I-44 East: Exit 31st St. and Memorial Dr. Right on 31st Court, Right on 79th E. Ave
I-44 West: Exit Memorial. Left on Memorial to 33rd Street. Right on 33rd Street.
Highway 51 East: Exit Memorial Dr., Left on Memorial Dr. Left on 33rd St.
Highway 51 West: Exit Memorial Dr., Right on Memorial Dr., Left on 33rd St.
Board Meetings:
The Board of Directors meets the 4th Tuesday of the month (with the exception of December) to discuss the business of the chapter. Note: Chapter members are encouraged to attend and participate.
Time: 5:45pm
Location: Panara Bread
11123 E. 71st St., #J, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States 74136-2586.
Tel: 1-918-250-0196
Directions:
Highway 169 North: Exit 71st St., Right on 71st St., Left into parking lot on northwest corner of 71st and Garnett.
Highway 169 South: Exit 71st St., Left on 71st St., Left into parking lot on northwest corner of 71st and Garnett.
Is there a charge to attend meetings?
Local chapter dinner meetings cost:
Guests: $22
Members: $18
Would my employer possibly reimburse me?
If your employer supports other employees in professional organizations, it will likely reimburse you for your membership and participation in IAAP. Receipts are available upon request.
What happens at a typical meeting?
Speakers are invited to present on timely business related topics. Join your peers over dinner. Great opportunity to network with other career minded professionals.
What is the dress code for the meetings? Will I be pressured to join?
The dress is business casual, and no, we will not pressure potential members to join. We have a display table for chapter information for guests and guests are welcome to take them and consider whether or not to join. You will receive our monthly meeting notices for a period of 6 months.
Who makes up your chapter’s board?
- President
- Vice-President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Parliamentary Advisor
Note: All board meetings are always open for members to attend and participate.
How does one become an officer?
Be a member in good standing, participate in the chapter activities and run for office.
Is your chapter involved in the community?
Yes. We participate in as many community service projects that we can.
Is IAAP a non-profit organization?
Yes. IAAP is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service of the U.S. as a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit corporation. IAAP Retirement Centers Trust and the R&E Foundation are recognized as exempt as "charitable" organizations under Section 501( c )c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to the Trust and/or R&E Foundation are deductible by donors as provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.