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Newsletter Editor: Aldena Torres, QAA

July 31, 2016

SUMMER EDITION

ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

ASSOCIATION DES ADJOINTS ADMINISTRATIFS

The Connection MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy Summer!

It gives me great pleasure to serve as your Toronto Charter Branch President for the 2016-2017 season as we celebrate our 65th Anniver-sary. Congratulations!

A year of celebration. A year of joy. A year of volunteerism. A year of gratitude.

The Association is a great opportunity for like-minded professionals to gather and learn from one another. We live in an age of fast paced technological change; continuous educational advancement; ever increasing network envi-ronments; and, our constant push to be the best that we can be.

Do you ever feel like you need more hours in the day to finish what you started in the morning? It seems that time keeps running away, faster and fast-er as we move through each year. For me that is....not sure if you feel the same way. Sometimes it would be great to have those few extra hours, but then we would fill them up as well, and be in the same position.

Then there are those lazy hot summer days, that you would truly like the energy to sit in front of the computer and "catch up". Maybe that's why I still need to “catch up", as I would rather sit and enjoy the company I'm with, sharing great tasting wine. However, sometimes we put aside taking advantage of those lazy hot summer days and take on some challenges, as that’s what makes us tick.

Sharing our unique talents with those in our profession gives us the opportunity to grow within and become confident leaders. I have been a volun-teer for many organizations over the past 30 years and still love it. There is so much joy that you can give to someone else by doing good. I'm grateful for the gift of that smile, that laugh, or that hug in return; makes every day brighter.

Today, make some time to see your family and friends. They are pre-cious gifts that we sometimes take for granted. I had a lovely day today with my family and I am very grateful for who they are, and for being in my life. Celebrate each day as a gift. Be nice to everyone!

See you in September.

Hugs

Erika

Erika Giesl, QAA President, Toronto Charter Branch

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

QAA Corner ........................2

Program Corner ..................5

National Updates................9

Local Updates……………….10

2015-2016 Executive ....... 11

2015-2016 Calendar ........ 15

Contacts ........................... 16

QAA CORNER

At our National QAA graduation luncheon in Van-

couver this past June, the Toronto Charter Branch

honoured two graduates: Kaz Beaumont-Jones

and Annie Leong (see page 3). Unfortunately nei-

ther were able to attend. I had the honour of hand

delivering the certificate for Annie at our last meeting in June and was also

proud to announce that she was the recipient of the QAA Graduate Award for

having the highest grade point average among the graduating class of 2016

(14 graduates in total from across Canada).

We appreciate the time and dedica-

tion that each student takes to

achieve this designation during a full

schedule of work and home life.

Family and friend support is so im-

portant. We wish Kaz and Annie a

wonderful start to their next chapter

as they continue their journey of ed-

ucation.

We would also like to congratulate

Annie on the birth of her new baby

boy!

NEW

MEMBERS

Please welcome our

new members, since

April:

Stephanie Adams

Eleanor Balcruz

Stephanie Campbell-

Wallace

Sophia Costa

Susan Goldthorpe

Sharon Kim

Keira Lindsay

Laila Nazir

Marzia Moro

Quintana

Nalini Raj

Kathleen Saunders

Michelle Skeaff

Susan Williams

Sharon Kim

The Association of Administrative Assistants is blessed to have sponsors such as the The Administra-tive Professionals of Canada (APC). Every year we are provided a table at the APC conference to mar-ket our Association and make those in our profession aware of our professional designation. Net-working, educating and sharing unique abilities at this conference is a win-win. Watch for the next APC conference in 2017 and ask your employer for permission to attend.

The National Board of the AAA provides a one year free membership to one of our lucky draw win-ners who drop off their business card at our table during the APC conference. This year we are happy to announce that Sharon Kim is our lucky winner. Congratulations!

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CONTRATULATIONS!!

Annie Leong , QAA and Erika Giesl, QAA

New Fiscal Year!

Please be reminded that our membership fiscal year has now changed - September 1st to August 31st. Renewals are in the process of being sent to all members across Canada from our National Director-Treasurer. Late fees will be incurred after September 1st.

REMINDER: MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

QAA CORNER CONTINUED

Kaz Beaumont-Jones, QAA

Kaz Beaumont-Jones has lived in the Durham region since immigrating to Cana-da in 2005 from England.

Kaz joined Veridian in 2008 as a receptionist and her career progressed to being the Administrative Assistant for the Health, Safety & Environment Manager and the Manager of the Executive Office and Public Affairs.

Her current role has given Kaz the excellent opportunity to work alongside some amazing people within the community. The Veridian Annual Golf Tournament, Silent Auction committee member for the annual Pick-ering Mayors Gala and United Way campaigns within the Veridian office to name a few.

Kaz became a member of the Association of Administrative Assistants in April 2013. Achieving the QAA des-ignation over 2.5 years was quite an achievement considering the busy lives we all lead. To Kaz it means she has developed the skills to improve work efficiencies, and keeping up to date in this ever changing environ-ment. This designation will also prove to potential employers that Kaz has attained the knowledge and expe-rience in her chosen field of work improving her career options in a competitive world.

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CONTRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST GRADUATES!!

AND CONTRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATE WITH THE HIGHEST

POINT AVERAGE...

Annie Leong , QAA

Congratulations Annie! In Annie’s last role, she worked as an executive secretary to the Regional Chief Financial Officer in a Japanese multinational company in Singa-pore for eight years.

With more than 15 years of experience in providing administrative support to exec-utive-level within banking/private sectors, she received her Business Administra-tion Degree from Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) and attended var-ious workshops/trainings to enhance her professional growth.

Annie pursued the QAA designation for personal development and increasing employment opportunities na-tionwide and globally. She always believes one should never stop learning in order to stay current and to grow. Kaizen method in Japanese means “improvement”, and Annie has adopted this approach in all aspects of life. During her free time, Annie loves crocheting, catching up with friends, and travelling overseas.

QAA CORNER CONTINUED

Dorothy Ferrie Award

Congratulations!! Recipient: Toronto Charter Branch

This award was established in 1974 by Dorothy Fer-

rie, a member of the Ottawa Branch, for the branch

which shows the greatest increase in membership

from the first day of the new fiscal year, in compari-

son to the prior year. Increase in MAL branch mem-

bership due to members transferring from a branch

becoming inactive is not to be counted for

the purposes of this award during the year in which

they transfer. The President of the branch which has

held the award for the past year shall present it to

the current winner at the AGM. A certificate shall be

prepared by the Director-President and presented to

the winning branch as a keepsake. It shall be the re-

sponsibility of the branch holding the award to ensure

that it reaches the next Annual General Meeting for

presentation at the designated

time. Congratulations TCB!

Linda Bates Award of Excellence

Congratulations! Recipient: Erika Giesl, QAA

I was honoured to be the recipient of this award in Vancouver in June. Thank you to the TCB Executive Team for their continued support and dedication. (E. Giesl)

The award was established in 1996 as the Image Award by Linda Varsava, Mem-ber-At-Large, National President. In June, 2010 National Board renamed the award to recognize the dedication and commitment to the Association by Linda Bates (formerly Gordon). Linda passed away July 25, 2010. The award is pre-sented to the branch or an individual who actively participates in promoting the Association and focuses on the importance thereof to market the organization.

QAA Graduate Award

Congratulations! Recipient: Annie Leong, QAA, Toronto Charter Branch

Effective in May 2006, an award in the amount of $200 was established for presentation annually at the QAA Graduate luncheon to the QAA graduate with the highest GPA. The Director – Registrar will determine equivalencies to deter-mine the GPA factor and will present the award. The Director – President will prepare a certificate for presentation with the award.

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AWARDS...

Erika Giesl, QAA and Jackie Pontin

Erika Giesl, QAA, Evelyn Serbout and Jackie Pontin

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PROGRAM CORNER

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

We had a great turn out this year and I’d like to thank everyone who joined us at Quinn's Steakhouse .

A warm welcome to our new Toronto Charter Branch Executive Team for 2016-2017:

Secretary - Maria Markle, Mentor: Erica McIvor

Treasurer - Paul Linchuang

Membership - Mary Adams, Mentor: Nicole Nickel-Fleming

Website Administrator - Dina Raso

Newsletter Editor - Erica MacIvor

Vice-President—Aldena Torres, QAA

and myself as President - Erika Giesl, QAA

I am also happy to announce our Facilities Coordinator, Laura Nash, will continue in this role.

If you would like to join the team in any capacity, or are willing to take on small tasks, please connect with me directly.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication.

Erika Giesl, QAA and our 2016

Charity Recipient:

Orpah Cundangan (Eva’s Charity)

Erika Giesl, QAA and our

speaker, Veronica Hislop

Erika Giesl, QAA, Phil Russo, President, CIM, and Aldena Torres, QAA

PROGRAM CORNER PAGE 2

SHARPENING YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Princess Margaret Hospital

What a delight to have Kathryn MacKenzie join us on June 15th as our guest speaker. A vibrant, fun and educational experience for all those who attended. She had us up from our seats, thinking about new strategies to approach our presenta-tion skills, and how we speak with one another in different scenarios. A fabulous evening with great energy! Thank you Kathryn for being part of our program se-ries!

Erika Giesl, QAA

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FUN FACT: "Babies smile on average 200 times a day,

women smile 62 times a day, and men smile only 8 times per day on

average " (Rhonda Scharf newsletter)

Kathryn MacKenzie and Erika Giesl, QAA


NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Vancouver: June 1-4, 2016

The National Board hosted the National Annual General meeting in Vancouver this past June. I was pleased to attend on behalf of the Toronto Charter Branch. I met a lot of new faces from across Canada at the hospitality night on Wednesday; listened to two very different stories on Thursday; participated in a very produc-tive National Board meeting on Friday; and, was happy

to participate at our NAGM Saturday morning along with our QAA Gradua-tion luncheon and speaker, that afternoon. Thank you to those from the Toronto Charter Branch who travelled to Vancouver to attend.

Our new Directors for our National Board are:

Jackie Pontin, Director-President

Katherine Vallaincourt, Director Vice-President

Michelle Kanas, Director-Secretary

Wendy Neelen, Director-Treasurer

Gale Belcourt, Director-Registrar

Chrisy Burton, Constitution/Nominations Chair

As a President of a Branch, I am very happy to be part of the National Board for 2016-2017.

7 Vidya Espinet, QAA, enjoying beautiful downtown Vancouver


SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN SOCIAL

Harbourfront Centre: Friday, July 8, 2016

It turned out to be great weather for our boat cruise around the Toronto Harbour on July 8th for our sum-mer social. Great company, great pictures of Toronto and great fun dancing later in the rain with the band from Haiti. Thank you to those who came out - it was soo much fun! Can't wait to do something similar soon.

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Maria Markle enjoying ribs...YUMMY!

Stephanie Campbell-Wallace, Aldena Torres, and

Alda Nunes

Susan Da Rosa and Maria Markle

Dina Raso, Erika Giesl, Paul

Linchuang and Erica MacIvor

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NATIONAL UPDATES

EMOTIONAL CHECK-IN

This past June during our National AGM in Vancouver, I was fortunate to attend a very enlightening workshop.

Two speakers with two totally different experiences. One, battling from a depression to become who she is today; and

two, the first family to climb Mount Everest. Challenges we all face, however in different ways, to accomplish our goals. I

took home with me the "Emotional Check-in Sheet" that was provided as I found it quite useful. Take the time out of your

day to 'check-in'. For example, spiritually; mentally; emotionally; physically, both at home and at work. Put a face beside

each of these as you move through your day (angry, anxious, bashful, bored, hopeful, happy, shocked, satisfied, with-

drawn, etc.) You will notice that your mood changes over the course of the day with what is happening around you. Your

voice too, might change. Your thoughts, feelings and actions are all related to your emotional state. Recognize how you

feel and ask yourself why, and what can I do to make it better.

I hope you are able to use this insight in your day-to-day life to ensure you “check-in” with your emotional state of mind.

ASSOCIATION NAME CHANGE

Over the years, many discussions were held with the National Board with regard to our Association name. It was recently

agreed that we will move forward on changing our name Association of Administrative Assistants (AAA) to the Canadian

Association of Administrative Professionals (CAAP).

That being said, the legalities of changing the name, along with the letters patent, need to be addressed. We are excited

about this new change and thank you for your patience as we move forward on this initiative.

QUALIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DESIGNATION NAME CHANGE

With the Association name currently being changed, it is necessary to be consistent within our designation name. The

Qualified Administrative Assistant (QAA) designation will be changed to the Canadian Certified Administrative Profes-

sional (CCAP). This will be an ongoing process as all universities and colleges will need to change this in their course cal-

endar as well in the near future. With regard to the QAA certificates already provided to graduates, the National Board

will need to revisit this area to accommodate accordingly. This step is important to all administrative professionals as our

profession is continuously growing world wide.

NATIONAL WEBSITE UPDATE

We are happy to announce that our national website will be revisited and brought up to date. Lush Concepts have been

hired to provide a refreshed, professional, and updated look. This initiative will be done in stages, with the first phase

coming out later this summer. Congratulations to the website refresh team for doing their due diligence and moving this

initiative forward.

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SUCCESSION THROUGH MENTORSHIP

This year we are focusing on mentoring our members who are interested in joining the Executive Team. Succession is not al-

ways easy when we are volunteers and have very full calendars. I am very grateful for members sharing their time and talents

as we continue to promote "professionalism through education".

I have said this many times but I believe it is so true - 'we are small, but mighty'. We can teach each other quite a lot when we

participate in our meetings; attend workshops and seminars around our GTA; and, by learning from experience of course.

Our Executive Team is always available to answer any questions you may have. Our mentors will be working very closely with

our new team members this year to ensure that our new members are always kept in the loop in our day to

day administrative duties. Fresh ideas and different ways of moving forward is always an asset.

We welcome all members to provide feedback at any time. This is your Association and you make what it is today!

Next season program dates and locations are provided on page 15. Please mark these dates in your calendars. Our program

will be forwarded under separate cover with confirmation of speakers prior to our September 1st deadline. The completed

program will also then be found on our website .

Weekly Thought:

“Until you commit your goals to paper, you have intentions that are seeds without soil.”

- Author Unknown

LOCAL UPDATES

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"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you

reap but by the seeds that you plant."

Robert Louis Stevenson

PROGRAM UPDATES

MEET OUR 2016-2017 EXECUTIVE

PLEASE WELCOME YOUR NEW TORONTO CHARTER BRANCH EXECUTIVE

ERIKA GIESL, QAA, PRESIDENT

A member since 1994, Erika has held positions (or acting positions) in program, mem-bership, secretary, vice-president, treasurer and president since joining the Association. She has also served as Vice-President on the National level however, at that time, her family began to expand and continued National participation was put on hold.

Erika has a diverse work history with positions held in both the private and public sec-tors for over 20+ years. She has also been an active volunteer to many not-for-profit or-

ganizations since the age of 15, and continues to be an active volunteer to this day. Currently a single mother of three young children, she welcomes the many changes and challenges life has to offer both personally and pro-fessionally. Erika believes in keeping a positive attitude when approaching new and challenging avenues.

Erika is now starting her eighth year as President and will continue to do her best in providing the members with another year of “professionalism through education”. She continues to be a proud member of the Associa-tion of Administrative Assistants and welcomes all those who love to continuously learn, to journey along with her in this great Canadian organization.

ALDENA TORRES, QAA, VICE-PRESIDENT

Aldena has been an active member of the Association of Administrative Assistants since 1995 and graduated in the spring of 1999. Aldena has sat on the Toronto Char-ter Branch Executive in many different capacities throughout the years as Secretary, Vice President, Registrar/Membership Chair, Telephone Committee and Newsletter Editor.

Growth and learning is a life-long endeavour and that’s why Aldena believes so pas-sionately in our Association’s motto of Professionalism through Education. During her tenure as an Administrative Assistant, in various roles from Office Manager, to Team Leader, to Event Coordinator and now Executive Assistant to a “C” level execu-tive, she constantly strives to experience and learn new things. Learning on the job is just as vital as learning after hours. Aldena enjoys taking personal interest courses such as fencing, golfing and drawing and is currently enrolled in a certificate program at the University of Toronto.

Currently Aldena supports a globe-trotting CEO for a private steel and aluminum manufacturing company with offices throughout North America. In addition, she volunteers on her employer’s Joint Health & Safety Committee. In her spare time, Aldena enjoys travel, outdoor adventures, and movie nights.

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MEET OUR 2016-2017 EXECUTIVE PAGE 2

PAUL LINCHUANG, MBA, TREASURER

Paul joined the Toronto Charter Branch as a new member three years ago after attend-ing meetings as a guest. Like so many others, he immediately got involved with the As-sociation bringing his talents to the forefront and taking over the role of Toronto Char-ter Branch Treasurer position.

He may have grown up in Northern Ontario, but like many people, Paul does not miss sub-zero weather or shovelling multiple feet of snow. When not working he is usually found at the paintball field, watching movies, catching up on the latest computer tech-nology, or volunteering.

Paul spent the last 10 years with various consumer goods vendors managing their businesses at Walmart and Canadian Tire.

MARIA MARKLE, SECRETARY

Maria became a member of the Association of Administrative Assistants (AAA) in 2015. After attending a number of meetings, She immediately wanted to play a more active role. With over ten years in the support fields within various industries in-cluding educational and financial, she really enjoys being that go-to person in the administrative office.

She currently has multiple roles supporting the Board of Directors, President & CEO as well as the development team at a not-for-profit organization in Toronto.

For fun, she actively practices yoga, weight trains and constantly trains for that illusive 10k. She has plans to complete at least three of the QAA courses this year and looks forward to continued learning in the Executive Administrative field.

ERICA MACIVOR, BA, NEWSLETTER EDITOR (THE CONNECTION)

Erica currently is an administrative assistant to four directors at the Multi-National company, Home Depot. She enjoys every day she goes to work. The diversification and challenge of day to day activities is a motivator for doing her best. She previously lived in Atlanta, Georgia and held the position of Administrative Assistant for a private Cath-olic School Board.

She holds her BA in Educational Development and an associate’s degree in Hospitality Management. Always a life learner she continues to take continuing Education courses.

She has held many volunteer roles over the years, mostly in event management. She organized mission trips, youth retreats, fashion shows and galas for charity.

In her free time you can find her dancing; she enjoys competition and competes in various dance; and, trains for many hours each week. She has been a member of AAA since 2014, and is happy to continue as an active member on the Executive team.

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NICOLE NICKEL-FLEMING, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Born and raised in Montréal and resident of the Toronto area for over 30 years. A Human Resources & Administration Supervisor with Melitta Canada Inc., a global company specializing in coffee, filter paper & coffee preparation systems. For the past 17 years responsible for Human Resources, Payroll, Office Admin-istration & French-speaking consumer relations.

Her prior experience includes providing executive assistance to senior manage-ment in multi-national companies such as ABB & formerly Christie Brown, now Kraft, where she gained valuable business acumen and invaluable strengths in all facets of office administration and customer service.

A graduate of Humber College and distance education from University of Waterloo, she is fluent in English, French and German. She is happily married to her “soul mate” and in the little spare time she has, she enjoys photography and fishing.

Her intentions within the AAA are to be an informed resource when addressing inquiries on membership for the Association, and ensure it continues to be increasingly becomes a more visible organization within the GTA. She has always been proud to be part of this “sisterhood” of the “Association of Administrative Assis-tants” since she joined in 2001 and still admires the values, commitment and passion of its members.

MARY ADAMS, BA, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR ASSISTANT

I have worked as an Administrative Assistant/Awards Coordinator for the pasts 16 years, wearing many different hats in that capacity. I also support our Executive Director, Executive Coordinator and various Directors in different departments

Prior to that, I worked in the Hotel Industry in various administrative roles. (I think I have found my calling) being of service to people. I joined the Association of Administrative Assistant Toronto Charter Branch in 2014 and have completed five of the seven courses needed for my QAA.

I migrated from the beautiful twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. I was educated in Montreal, Quebec and migrated to Toronto in 1982, when major Companies left Quebec taking the majority of English speaking jobs with them.

In my free time I love to read, garden and travel. On any given long weekend I am off visiting family or taking my vacation with them.

I am looking forward to being a part of the Executive committee, learning and contributing as much as I can.

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DINA RASO, WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR

My career began in 1980 as a part-time secretary working in a Healthcare Institu-tion. I worked my way up the success ladder to administrative assistant reporting to the Director / Assistant VP of Research and Director of Research Operations providing administrative support to the Director, Assistant Director and Scientists (8). During my tenure, it allowed me the opportunity for involvement on com-mittees such as United Way, United Jewish Appeal, Employee Council and Ad-ministrative Professionals Group as Vice Chair.

After 23 years I was employed as Administrative Assistant /Office Coordinator to the Vaughan Fire Chief for five years. During my employment I volunteered for two terms as VP of the Ontario Fire Chiefs Secretaries Association where the association met once a year in Gravenhurst; responsibilities included networking with over 50 individuals throughout the year and organizing a three-day weekend packed with events and enter-tainment.

I was in transition for approximately 1 ½ years, found work at two different construction companies (bridge and homes). During the latter, I joined the Catholic School Board as a supply secretary and in February 2015 became permanent full time working in the Continuing Education, secondary division. I have been a parent volunteer on the parent/school council executive for 15 years; for ten years I was co-founder and secretary to the Vaughan SantaFest Parade.

I have been a Toronto Branch member since 2006, however, actively involved in the TCB in 2010 as Website Administrator until the present. My main responsibility is to keep the TCB site up-to-date with the working / planning calendars, various monthly program events and special holiday events, and any pertinent infor-mation pertaining to our Chapter. I continue to enjoy interacting with people from many different organiza-tions throughout my career, while broadening my horizons at the same time.

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“ If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”

Napoleon Hill

Association of Administrative Assistants

Program Calendar 2015-2016

DATE/TIME PROGRAM EVENT/ SPEAKER LOCATION

September 21, 2016 Registration: 6:00 pm

Dinner: 6:30 pm

Guest Speaker: 7:00 pm

Cost: Member $25, Non Member $30

TBD Canadiana Restaurant & Banquet Hall

5230 Dundas St W, Six Points Plaza,

Toronto, ON Tel: 416-239-1114

Main Floor at the back

October 19, 2016 Registration: 6:00 pm


TBD

Princess Margaret Hospital

610 University Ave, Toronto

Main Floor Boardroom, M805

November 16, 2016 Registration: 6:00 pm

Dinner: 6:30 pm







December 4, 2016 Registration: 6:00 pm


Christmas Brunch

Details TBD

January 18, 2017 Registration: 6:00 pm


TBD Princess Margaret Hospital



February 15, 2017 Registration: 6:00 pm

Dinner: 6:30 pm







March 22, 2017 Registration: 6:00 pm

Dinner: 6:30 pm





April 19, 2017 Networking: 5:45 pm

Dinner/Elections/


Annual General Meeting

Guest Speaker TBD

TBD

TBD Registration: 8:00 pm

A small fee will be requested upon

entrance

The Etobicoke Horticultural Society Guest Speaker/a bring and buy table/flower shop

This event is for us to join their monthly meeting

The Etobicoke Horticultural Society

Lambton Kingsway School

525 Prince Edward Dr. at Government Rd just south of Dundas St

May 31—June 3, 2017 National Annual General Meeting Moncton, NB

Watch for details at www.aaa.ca

June 21, 2017 Registration: 6:00 pm





Enquiries & RSVP’s to Maria Markle: [email protected]

Members are FREE, unless cost indicated. Non-members = $7 Donation

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ASSOCIATION OF

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANTS

The Association of Administrative

Assistants is a Canadian chartered

non-profit professional organization

founded in April 1951. The Associa-

tion is proactive in encouraging its

members to further their education

and enhance their career opportuni-

ties by continuously upgrading their

skills and professionalism. Associa-

tion members are encouraged to

obtain the Qualified Administrative

Assistant (Q.A.A.) designation. The

Qualified Administrative Assistant

Program consists of three compulsory

courses and four elective courses

offered at eighteen post secondary

institutions across Canada. The first

graduating class was in May 1960. In

May 2013, the Q.A.A. designation was

awarded to our 726th graduate.

SUBMISSION/POSTING DATES FOR THE CONNECTION

Toronto Charter Branch

Mailing Address:

1005 –36 East St

Oakville, ON L6L 5K2

[email protected]

PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH EDUCATION

DROP US A LINE...

Contact us with your comments or suggestions

Erika Giesl President [email protected] 416-503-9739

Aldena Torres Vice President [email protected] 416-903-7692

Erika Giesl Program

Coordinator

[email protected] 416-503-9739

Maria Markle Secretary [email protected] 647-866-9620

Paul Linchuang Treasurer [email protected] 416-809-0812

Mary Adams

Nicole Fleming

Membership

Co-Chairs

[email protected]

[email protected]

416-409-6787

Dina Raso Web Administrator [email protected] 416-988-0398

Erica MacIvor Newsletter Editor [email protected]

Katherine Vaillancourt Annual Workshop

Coordinator

[email protected]

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It is about progress, not perfection!

Please welcome your new Newsletter Editor

Erica MacIvor (photo below) as of August 1,

2016. I hope you’ve enjoyed my last edition.

Aldena Torres, QAA

Please contact Erica MacIvor at [email protected] with

regard to any questions/article submissions for The Connection.

Your comments are most welcome.

Publishing Schedule:

SEP 19, 2016 (Article submission deadline SEP 6, 2016)

NOV 25, 2016 (Article submission deadline Nov. 18, 2016)

JAN 31, 2017 (Article submission deadline Jan. 20, 2017)

MAR 31, 2017 (Article submission deadline Mar. 24, 2017)

SUMMER EDITION (Article submission deadline June 30, 2017)

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