Bylaws & Standing Rules

Marlene Rouillard, Joan Gatzmeyer CPS/CAP

The Bylaws & Standing Rules Committee maintains conformity in Chapter Bylaws & Standing Rules with the International Bylaws and Standing Rules and the Division Bylaws and Standing Rules. They may propose amendments and resolutions, edit/correlate all proposed amendments to the Bylaws & Standing Rules of this Chapter and submit them together with the Committee's recommendations and the reasons for the recommendations to the membership in accordance with these Bylaws. Submit Chapter Bylaws & Standing Rules and/or amendments thereto to the Division for approval as amended or at least every four years and assist the Board of Directors in preparing & submitting amendments and resolutions to the International and/or Division Bylaws & Standing Rules.

Hospitality & Registration

Kim Fette, Tabitha Johnson

The Hospitality Committee investigates and presents recommendations for future (next year's entire program/meeting year) to the Board of Directors. The Committee works with the hotel to set up dinner meetings which include room set up, menu, call in guarantee, act as contact for hotel staff at dinner meetings and assign hostesses for each meeting to act as greeters. They work with the Program Committee to determine specific needs/requirements of each meeting and work with the publicity Committee to coordinate information regarding location, menu, cost, deadlines, etc. They also work with the Treasurer to determine guarantee to be communicated to the hotel. This committe is also responsible for creating and distibuting invitations and announcements of our upcoming programs and other events.

Membership

The Membership Committee answers all requests for IAAP information packets to interested/prospective members and provides follow up with new members at 3, 6, and 12 months to ensure chapter is meeting their expectations as well as encourage/request their assistance on a committee/special committee, etc. The Membership Committee shall direct all activities of the Chapter concerned with the promotion, recruitment and retention of membership.

Newsletter

Bonnie Marten

The Newsletter Committee initially investigates a method/source to provide assistance (monetary) with monthly mailings. Work with with all chapter committees to gather information for monthly Newsletter. Establish deadlines/formats to ensure Newsletter is delivered to all members within two weeks prior to monthly meetings to allow adequate response time.

Open House & Vendor Show

Bonnie Marten, Joan Gatzmeyer CPS/CAP

This team plans and organizes our annual IAAP Open House event.  The goal of this free event is to inform the community about the benefits of IAAP and to promote the organization as an important tool for administrative professionals. All board memebers and committee chairs are part of this committee.

Website

Marlene Rouillard, James Rivord

The web site committee is responsible for the content and direction of the chapter web site.