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Park Place Hotel

300 E. State Street

Traverse City, MI 49684

Meeting Agenda

Friday, May 17, 2013

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Open

12:00 pm–6:00 pm The Foundation Silent Auction is open

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Networking Lunch

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Education Workshop with Lunch (Seminar Attendees Only)

“Internet Security” presented by Matt Norris (limited to first 35 registrants for each session)

12:00 pm–3:00 pm Education Workshop with Lunch (Seminar Attendees Only)

"Team Development" presented by Penny Nerem (limited to first 35 registrants for each session)

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LAN Meeting– (Teambuilding session open to all members)

4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner on your own

6:15 pm – 6:30 pm Division Member-At-Large Meeting

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm MDAM First Timers Meeting

7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Open House – “Take a Ride on the Reading Railroad” (come and network with fellow chapter

members from around the state, enjoy the musical tunes of President Ruth Sorensen and her

Front Porch Pickin’ Band...... - don't forget to wear your favorite railroad engineer attire! Be sure

to browse and support the attending vendors.)

Saturday, May 18, 2013

7:00 am – 8:45 am Registration Open and Credentials

7:00 am – 8:45 am The Foundation Silent Auction is open– (Open times to be announced)

8:15 am – 8:45 am Delegate and Alternate Parliamentary Briefing

9:00 am – 9:15 am Opening Ceremony

9:15 am – 12:00 pm Business Session

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Recognition Luncheon

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Business Session

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm “Unleash Your Potential” presented by Shari Peace

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Business Session Reconvenes

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Networking Reception

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Awards and Installation Banquet

9:30 pm – 10:00 pm Michigan Division Officer Receiving Line

Sunday, May 19, 2013

8:30 am – 10:30 am Transition Meeting with Division Board, Incoming Division Committee Chairs and Incoming

Chapter Presidents

Speaker Profiles - Recertification Points Pending

Shari Peace is an international speaker, an author and the president of Peace Talks, a

Dayton, Ohio-based professional speaking firm. She provides unique seminars,

keynotes, and workshops that offer fresh new ideas in a funny, energizing format.

A full-time professional speaker for more than 15 years, Shari has a wealth of

experience with a wide variety of industries and organizations.

What if you could:

• contribute more to your organization’s success;

• boost your performance evaluations;

• strengthen your resume; and

• be so valuable that you never have to worry about job security?

It can be tough to feel secure at work these days: Workplaces are changing rapidly and every day brings new headlines

of job losses. Fortunately, difficult times also bring terrific opportunities for savvy administrative professionals who can

maximize what they bring to the table. There’s no doubt that employees with the most “skill sets” are the most likely

to survive layoffs. With a few smart strategies, you can increase your value, boost your confidence, and build a great

record of accomplishment that will skyrocket your career.

Learn:

• The 14 skills needed to be a world-class administrative professional

• How to use “micro skills” and “micro steps” to supercharge your work

• How to use your greatest talents to support your organization’s goals

• Overlooked ways to help the people you support to accomplish more

• Do this for 30 minutes a month to make sure you’ll always have a job!

• The idea that will boost your productivity by 25% -- right now

• 5 ways to be more visible & vibrant at work

• Doing the work of 3 people? Try these 25 tips to boost productivity

• How to – tactfully! -- “blow your own horn” so your boss knows how much you do

• The 5 best ways to feel better fast when you’re upset or angry

Matthew Norris is the Networking Department Lab Technician at Baker College Muskegon

Campus. He has an Associates of Applied Science Degree in computer Networking

Technology, A Certificate in Cisco Broadband Healthcare Information Technology. He is

currently working toward his Bachelors of Information Technology degree while minoring

in Information System. Matt is a past presenter at the 2012 MDEW.

Penny E. Nerem PTA, PWC, BNI-DC, CLL is a Certified Laugh Leader in the Northern

Michigan area. She has taught Laugh Classes at the Nutrition Club NOURISH in Traverse

City for the past 3 years. Penny is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Personal Wellness

Coach and uses her knowledge of Laughter to assist in her client’s daily needs for health

and wellness. pennylaughs@gmail.com

Kelly Reggio, CAP-OM is employed as an Administrative Specialist at Zoetis,(formerly part

of Pfizer Inc.) and is currently working in Vet Med Research and Development. She

supports Dr. Stephen Sutherland, Senior Director, Saye Ahmed, Associate Director, Dawn

Cleaver, Associate Director, John Hallberg, Director, Thomas Schriemer, Director, Aubrey

Schroeder, Director and Robert Chesebrough, Senior Director in Regulatory Affairs. She

has also held positions in Pfizer Global Manufacturing as an Administrative Assistant in

Business Technology, Finance and HR, Continuous Improvement Technical Project

Management and the Tech Team. Prior to working at Pfizer, she was employed at the

Kalamazoo Gazette in the Classified and Display Advertising Departments.

Kelly has been a member of the Kalamazoo International Association of Administrative

Professional’s Chapter since April 1998. She has served on numerous committees and on

the Board as Treasurer, President-Elect, and as a two-term President. She has

represented her chapter as Alternate or Delegate at several Division, District and

International Conventions. Kelly has also served as Michigan Division Vice-President, President-Elect and President.

She achieved Distinguished Division President, Outstanding Division President in Membership, and Outstanding

Division President in New Chapter Development. She attained her Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) rating in

May 2006, recertifying in August 2009 as well as “Member of Excellence” recognition from 2008-2012. She has been

recognized as a Retirement Trust Foundation Pacesetter for 2009-2012. Kelly served four years on the Retirement

Trust Foundation, two as Chair and is currently serving as the Chair of The Foundation of IAAP along with maintaining a

seat on the International Board of Directors for IAAP.

Kelly is an honors graduate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College with an Associate Degree in Office

Administration, where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She is very active in the Kalamazoo Region High School

business programs, serving on an advisory board of 12 district schools, speaking at the local community colleges and

high schools.

Kelly’s entrepreneurial spirit has lead her to a part-time career as a business owner. She has been recognized as a top

ten representative in sales in her first months in the business.

She has also been a team leader at work for United Way, “Making Strides”, “March of Dimes” and “Heart Walk”. She

also volunteers as an Usher for productions at Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University.

LAN (Local Area Networking) presented by Melissa A. Sundquist, CAP-OM - Michigan Division

President-Elect

Leadership – Participants will explore well-known leadership principles such as:

• Patterns used by leaders

• Difficulties of being a leader

• Reflections of good leadership

• Implementations leadership principles

• Applications to real life situations

Hotel Information

The Park Place Hotel has been selected as the host hotel for the 64th Annual

Michigan Division Meeting. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown

Traverse City. You’ll find lots of shopping and dining options in the immediate

vicinity.

Park Place Hotel 300 East State Street Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 946-5000 www.park-place-hotel.com

Room Rates

The Park Place Hotel has agreed to room rates of: $129.95 Single/Double up to 4 people in a room. All rooms are

subject to 11% State and Occupancy Taxes. Deadline for booking at Block Room Rate is April 17, 2013.

For reservations call 231-946-5000 and identify yourself as being with IAAP, Michigan Division Conference Room Block.

To get the negotiated rate you must call in your reservation.

Hotel Services

• Indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna

• Health Club

• Coffee in-room

• Room Service (7:45 am – 9:45 pm)

• Full-service business center

• Complimentary on-site parking

• Wireless high speed internet access available

• Minerva's Restaurant (6:30 am – 10:00 pm)

• The Beacon Lounge (4:00 pm – midnight)

• Anna's Roses gift shop

Fees on certain facilities/services may apply.

Directions to Hotel

From South (US 131)/Grand Rapids: Take US 131 North into Cadillac. In Cadillac take M-115 North to M37 N towards

Traverse City (turn right). M-37 will join with M-31. Follow to the bay at the intersection of M-37 and M-31, turn right.

Go one mile and turn right on Park Street - follow straight ahead to the Park Place.

From Detroit / Flint: Take I-75 N to Grayling, exit on M-72 west. Follow M-72 to US 31 and turn left. Go through

Traverse City keeping the bay on your right. Turn left on Cass Street and then turn left on State Street. The Park Place

will be 2 blocks on your right.

From Lansing: Take US 127 N towards Grayling. Follow M-72 to US 31 and turn left. Go through Traverse City keeping

the bay on your right. Turn left on Cass Street and then turn left on State Street. The Park Place will be 2 blocks on

your right.

Registration & General Information

Registration

Use one form per person to register – photocopy form as needed. Payment must accompany registration to be

accepted.

Online registration available on the Michigan Division website at www.iaapmichigan.org. Go to the Meetings &

Events tab and select the Online Registration Form link.

REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 30, 2013. After this date a $20.00 Late Fee will be

charged.

Registrants will receive confirmation of registration by email or fax. Conference registration materials and badges

can be picked up at the IAAP Registration Desk during scheduled registration hours. See program details for hours

of operation.

As an added option, this year, we are offering members the opportunity to make their “Full” Registration

Payments in three installments. This option will only be available for those making their payments by check.

Partial registrations are not eligible for the installment plan option.

1st Payment (1/3 registration $70.00) due by March 15, 2013

2nd Payment (1/3 registration $70.00) due by April 5, 2013

3rd Payment (1/3 registration $70.00) due by April 30, 2013

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation or substitution request, including a detailed explanation, must be submitted in writing by

May 1, 2013. Refunds, less a $20.00 administrative fee will be given. Registrants who fail to notify Michigan

Division of cancellation in writing by April 30, 2013, will forfeit all registration fees. There will be NO refunds after

May 1, 2013.

Cancellation Deadline: April 30, 2013.

Payment Options

Mail: Mail your completed Registration Form along with your Emergency Contact Card and payment to:

Michigan Division, IAAP Tax ID # 38-6095374

Attn: 2013 MDAM

c/o Wendy Gauthier, CAP-OM

10545 S. Walnut Drive

Traverse City, MI 49684

Make checks payable to: Michigan Division IAAP.

Online: PayPal available for those using the Online registration on the division website

www.iaapmichigan.org. Go to Meetings & Events and select the Online Registration Form link.

REGISTRATION & CREDENTIALS

64th Michigan Division Annual Meeting

and Education Forum

Park Place Hotel - Traverse City, Michigan

May 17 and 18, 2013

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Use a separate registration form for each registrant. All yellow areas need to be completed.

Name CAP CAP-OM

Address

Address City State Zip

Company/School

E-mail Address

Telephone Cell phone

Yes No Is this your first time attending the Michigan Division Annual Meeting?

���� Check ALL that apply – provide additional information as required.

IAAP Member Chapter Name:

Member-at-Large

Guest of:

Delegate

Alternate

2012-13 International Appointee Appointment:

2012-13 International Officer Office Held:

Past International Officer Highest Office: Year

2012-13 Michigan Division Officer Office Held:

2012-13 Michigan Division Committee Committee Name

Chair Member

Past Michigan Division Officer Highest Office: Year

Past Michigan Division SOTY Year

2012-13 Chapter Officer Office Held:

I would like to be a First-Timer Mentor.

(Personal information will be kept confidential)

REGISTRATION & CREDENTIALS

64th Michigan Division Annual Meeting

and Education Forum

Park Place Hotel - Traverse City, Michigan

May 17 and 18, 2013

Name

FULL REGISTRATION

���� Check ALL that apply – provide additional information as required Cost Enclosed

Friday Seminars (Includes lunch) Select session: ���� Morning or ���� Afternoon or

���� Both, LAN Session, Open House/Vendor Mart, Business Session, Featured

Speaker, Recognition Lunch and Installation Banquet

$210.00

SINGLE EVENT REGISTRATION (All single events are included in Full Registration.)

Friday Seminar – “Internet Security” Matt Norris (both sessions include lunch)

Select session: ���� Morning or ���� Afternoon $65.00

Friday Seminar – “Stress Management” Penny Nerem (both sessions include lunch)

Select session: ���� Morning or ���� Afternoon $65.00

Both Friday Seminars “Internet Security” Matt Norris ���� Morning or ���� Afternoon

"Stress Management” Penny Nerem ���� Morning or ���� Afternoon $100.00

Friday Open House/Vendor Mart $25.00

Saturday Business Session and Featured Speaker – “Unleash Your Potential” Shari

Peace $65.00

Saturday Recognition Lunch $35.00

LAN Session $10.00

Saturday Installation Banquet $40.00

Saturday Banquet Choice: Meat Entree(chicken) Vegetarian(pasta) Dietary Restrictions: Any medical dietary restriction(s) should be noted so that alternative menu items can be provided.

Substitutions will only be made for medical restrictions.

All registrations postmarked after April 30, 2013 $20.00

TOTAL PAYMENT DUE

* Returned check fees will be the responsibility of the registrant.

* A $25.00 cancellation/handling fee will be charged for all cancellations received on or before April 30, 2013.

* After May 1, 2013, certified check, money order, or PayPal must accompany registrations.

* There will be no refunds after May 1, 2013.

Payment can be made by check, money order or PayPal

Mail form and check/money order

payable to Michigan Division IAAP

Wendy Gauthier, CAP-OM

10545 S. Walnut Drive

Traverse City, MI 49684

We are pleased to offer credit card payment by PayPal

(for more information, go to the MDAM 2013 Registration

Packet Page). Please note that a separate fee will be

charged by PayPal for processing.

Complete PayPal payment, then save this registration

form and e-mail to: treasurer@iaapmichigan.org

For information or questions

on registration,

e-mail Wendy Gauthier at:

treasurer@iaapmichigan.org

Work – 231.944.5187

Fax – 248.371.7832

Registration Form Registration Deadline: Must be received by April 30, 2013, after that date add $20 late fee.

Cancellation Deadline: See cancellation policy on Page 5.

Mail Registration Form and Payment to:

Michigan Division, IAAP

Attn: 2013 MDAM

c/o Wendy Gauthier, CAP-OM

10545 S. Walnut Drive

Traverse City, MI 49684

Emergency Contact Information (please return with registration form)

Your Name

In case of emergency who shall we call?

Emergency Contact Name

Relationship to You

Phone Number(s)

Optional – Please list any medical conditions that we should be aware in case of emergency:

On-site contact phone numbers of roommates or others travelling with you that can be contacted in the event

of an emergency

Name Cell