What the Nashville Chapter Offers You!
Our chapter has many benefits to offer any administrative professional interested in improving their professional image:
- monthly educational and/or professional programs
- workshops, seminars, and conferences devoted to professional growth and development
- Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) courses offered both online through the TN Board of Regents (http://www.rodp.org) and Nashville State Tech Community College
- Administrative Professionals Week
- top employment opportunities
- CPS and CAP recertification points
- community involvement and activities
- enhanced public speaking skills
- networking with peers and industry leaders
- International Chapter of Excellence
- and more new values to come!
We have members from all areas of business and industry. Just to name a few: Hospital Corporation of America, State of TN, Renaissance Hotel, Dell Computer, Allstate Insurance, TN Board of Regents, TN State University, Belmont University, Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, Nashville Electric Service, TN Valley Authority, University of TN, BMI, KPMG, Covance, Centennial Medical Center, Volunteer Corporation Credit Union, and more.
The Nashville Chapter 2009-2010 Officers
President Debbie Green CPS/CAP
President-Elect Marsha Gupton CPS
Vice President Kit McCrary CPS
Secretary Elaine McDowall CPS
Treasurer Kimberly Barney CPS
Director Florine McCandless CPS
Parlimentary Advisory Marjorie Norris CPS
Nashville Chapter History
The Nashville Chapter was chartered on February 14, 1953 by the Chattanooga Chapter through the dedicated efforts of Miss Margie Keith and Miss Jamie Shields. There were 12 charter members, one of whom is still active in the chapter today, Polly Sheldon. IAAP originally began as National Secretaries Association (NSA) to elevate the standards of our profession through professional development, educational programs, and publications. These standards of professional excellent are the same today.
When the Nashville Chapter NSA was chartered, our International colors were crimson and gold with the American Beauty Rose being the official flower. Our chapter gives each new member a red rose pin as a symbol of the official flower of IAAP.
Through the years, our membership has grown from 12 original charter members to over 80 members today. As we continue to grow in membership, we also continue to grow in learning both personally and professionally.
The Nashville Chapter honors our 12 charter members every February with a birthday celebration at our February Chapter meeting. We also strive to have many added educational opportunities outside our chapter meetings for our membership through an educational seminar, a leadership development training, an Administrative Professional Week Event, a Certification Banquet, a Member of the Year (MOTY) Banquet, and other activities within the chapter and the TN Division.