Office professionals invited to career-building meeting

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is hosting an information night Thursday, March 6 in The Marguerite Lougheed Community Centre located at 328 Albert Street, from 5 to 8 pm.

At the meeting, people can learn how to increase their skills through networking, improve their professional image and gain valuable information on business trends and technology.

This not-for-profit professional organization boasts a membership of 40,000, with 700 chapters worldwide.  The IAAP works in partnership with employers to promote excellence.  Its members include administrative assistants, executive secretaries, office co-ordinators, information specialists, and related administrative professionals.  Many corporations, educational institutions, students, and international organizations also belong to IAAP.

The evening is being held with the assistance of Grand & Toy, Avery, 3M, IAAP North Bay Chapter and IAAP Ontario Division.

The program includes a 'meet and greet' registration at 5 pm, a chicken dinner by Helvi's Catering ($20), a presentation called 'IAAP: What's In It For You' with Lina Veglia (Ontario Division president), a discussion on a proposed Sudbury Nickel Chapter building, and a Work-Life Balance presentation by Public Health Nurse Marjorie Collie.

Please RSVP to Melonie Hicks 564-6007, Peggy Berube 564-7917 or visit www.iaap-hq.org .