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About Us

New Rock Chapter meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month with the exception of April. During the month of April, we observe Administrative Professionals Week. Our educational seminars offer professional and personal development programs as well as networking and social opportunities. Members are continually given information to add to their skill levels and knowledge. Many programs offer recertification points to those who are certified with the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) rating.

Our educational seminars are held at the Rockdale Medical Center, Conyers, GA. Networking begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner, and a program. Guests and other IAAP chapter members are always welcome. Seminar admission is $18.00 per person. We do ask that you confirm your attendance in order to secure appropriate space accommodations.

Chapter dues is $25.00 a year.

Meet The New Rock Chapter 2008-2009 Board of Directors
New Rock Chapter—IAAP installed new officers for 2008-2009, along with the installation of two new members. The ceremony “Building Blocks” was hosted by Donna Mitchell CPS/CAP, Georgia Division Vice President and Demetrice Clayton CPS/CAP, Georgia Division President-Elect.
	Lori Holbrook CPS/CAP, President—Lori has been a member of IAAP since 2001. She earned her certification in 2002. Lori is the Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO at Rockdale Medical Center, where she has been employed for a little over 11 years. Click here to read the President's acceptance speech.
	Kaye Shaner CPS, Vice President—Kaye joined IAAP in April 2007. She earned her certification in May 2008. Kaye is an Administrative Assistant at Acuity Brands Lighting where she has been employed for 8 years.
	Jane Peterman CPS/CAP, Secretary—Jane has been a member of IAAP since __. She earned her certification in ___. Jane is employed at Georgia Pacific.
	Laura Goddard, Treasurer—Laura joined IAAP in May 2007. Laura is an Administrative Assistant at Acuity Brands Lighting where she has been employed for 3 years.

Chapter Members:

Lori Holbrook CPS/CAP, President

Kaye Shaner CPS, Vice President

Jane Peterman CPS/CAP, Secretary

Laura Goddard, Treasurer

Judy Usry CPS/CAP, Director/Past-President

Rosie Bucknor, Director/Past-President

LaSonja Burgess

Barbara Clanton

Kim Glaze CPS

Debbie Harper

Susan Jackson

Marilou Montalvo

Suzy Ross CPS

Jackie Steele

Terri Williams

Melissa Williams

Pat Zuver

History

The New Rock Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals was chartered on May 4, 2004 with 16 members and officers: Rosie Bucknor, President, Judy Usry CPS/CAP, President-Elect; Lori Holbrook CPS/CAP, Secretary; and Donna Whisenand, Treasurer.

The New Rock Chapter was sponsored by the DeKalb Chapter to serve Rockdale and Newton Counties. The Chartering Ceremony was hosted by Sue Halley CPS, Georgia Division President, Gigi Moore, DeKalb Chapter President, and Barbara Carter CPS, IAAP Southeast District Director.

Conyers Mayor Randy Mills and Rockdale County Commission Chairman Norman Wheeler attended the event and welcomed the IAAP New Rock Chapter to the community. Mayor Mills praised the organization’s commitment to serving the community and local professionals through its services and resources. He also said that the organization was a benefit as it supported one of the most important aspects of any community its social capital. Chairman Wheeler praised the IAAP’s mission to acknowledge and promote the administrative career path, its purpose to provide education and training for professionals and its objectives of promoting positive and productive work relationship in the corporate sector.

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