About Us

        

 

Springfield Metro Chapter (SMC) chartered in January 2007 with 33 members, and the chapter has grown substantially in the 4 years of its existence.  SMC has grown not only in numbers but in the programs and services we offer to our members.  Springfield Metro Chapter (SMC) offers great educational programs, conducts meetings face-to-face and virtually, has a formal mentoring program and participates in many community projects as a committed community partner in the Springfield Metro area of Southwest Missouri.

Following the belief that "Mighty Oaks from small acorns grow," SMC has become an award winning chapter at Division and International levels and continues to strive to achieve excellence in programming, community service, and to provide services such as mentoring and preparation for certification exams.  Springfield Metro's leadership team has put into place all of the programs for the 2010/2011 year as well as other tools for each SMC member to continue as, or to become, a "Member of Excellence" and the chapter to continue to be a "Chapter of Excellence"  in the parent organization's Pathways to Excellence program which began two years ago.  These programs are posted on the chapter website.

Springfield Metro Chapter (SMC) is a 2008/2009 Chapter of Excellence, and a 2009/2010 Chapter of Excellence.  In addition, several of our members have attained the Member of Excellence status during both years.  In order to assist SMC and our members to retain this Excellence status, the Pathways to Excellence information will be provided for the convenience of our SMC members.  Our Board meetings are open to all members, we provide electronic copies of all minutes, bylaws, and decisions.  We strive to create an atmosphere where information is at the fingertips of our members and questions/comments are always encouraged so that our members are fully informed and able to grow into the leadership roles that will assist SMC and assist the members in their careers.

Springfield Metro Chapter IAAP  upholds all of the values listed by the parent organization.  Please check out the rest of our website to discover the many benefits an SMC member enjoys for just $5 chapter dues and $6 division dues (in addition to the International Dues).  For more information contact Tanis Tucker, SMC President; Colleen Neill CPS/CAP, SMC Parliamentary Advisor; or Samantha Weller, SMC Vice-President and SMC Membership Committee Co-Chair.  We hope to hear from you soon.

 

The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. The association founded in 1942 as the National Secretaries Association to provide a professional network and educational resources for secretarial staff. The association's name was changed in 1998 to the International Association of Administrative Professionals to encompass the large number of varied administrative job titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative support staff in business and government.

Our core values:

• Integrity: We demonstrate this cornerstone of our profession through honesty, accountability and high ethical standards.
• Respect: We create respect within our profession and association through listening, understanding and acknowledging member feedback.
• Adaptability: We ensure the success of our association by embracing positive change and by nurturing diversity, creativity and visionary thinking.
• Communication: We cultivate and maintain excellence by remaining approachable at all levels, communicating openly and building strong relationships.
• Commitment: We are steadfast in our goals to develop learning opportunities for career-minded administrative professionals and to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.