33rd Annual AEAP Conference

September 18, 2008 through September 20, 2008

Theme:  Manage Time in a Chaotic World!

Time Management@the Speed of Thought, Nine Steps to a More Organized Workspace, How to Have the Time of Your Life and Get Your Work Done Too

Plus

How to be an Island of Excellence in an Ocean of Mediocrity

Breaking All the Rules!

And

Great Results

Business Solutions for Greater Productivity

September 18-20, 2008

Conference Location:

For reservations, call 1-800-822-3535 or 1-314-434-5010 and mention the AEAP conference to get our special group rate of $105 single/double.  Reservations must be made no later than August 22, 2008 to receive discounted rate.  Reservations can be made online at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/theaeap.  There are a limited number of rooms available at the special conference rate.

2008 Conference Details

AEAP conference registration fee is $159 Members; $179 Non-members.  Fee includes Thursday wine reception, Friday and Saturday’s workshops, coffee and Danish on Friday, coffee on Saturday, luncheon on Friday and break refreshments. 

Click here to view conference brochure

Click here for tour information and registration.

 
Three easy ways to register

1. Register Online
   

2. Call 703 237-8616 and register over the phone

3. Print out the brochure and mail or fax it.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received on or before September 9, 2008 are entitled to a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations received between September 10, and September 17, 2008 are entitled to a refund minus $25. If you cancel after September 17, 2008 you will not receive a refund. 

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the conference or if you are interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, please contact AEAP at (703) 237-8616 or e-mail us at headquarters@theaeap.com

"MINUTE TAKING MADE EASY" workshop, brought to you by THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL newsletter in conjunction with The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals.
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Does the thought of taking minutes cause your heart to sink? Do you ever read minutes for a meeting that you attended and find that the recorder didn’t record what actually happened? Or do you have people in your office who want the minutes to record what they meant to say, not what they actually said? Minute taking is one of those skills few people have learned to do properly. Here is your chance to learn how to shine!

You are among the majority if you don’t feel confident. Few people actually know what taking minutes entails. Now you can take away the fear and learn the skills immediately.

The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals members save 10% off the registration fee. Regularly priced at $329, you'll pay just $296!

To register online, visit www.theofficeprofessional.com/workshops/aeapd08. Your discounted price will be automatically applied.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

 What Makes Great Minutes

 You know that minutes are historical documents, but do you know what your responsibilities as minute taker entail? Many people never learn how to take good minutes, and simply copy what was done before—even if it was done badly. Don’t allow a bad example to sabotage your career. In group discussion, with activities, we will discuss:

• What minutes should contain—and what they shouldn’t
• Your role as a minute taker, including legal responsibilities
• The importance of accurate minutes
• How to avoid writing “Bob said, Mary said” over and over
• How to get rid of extraneous details and conversation to record only what really will matter after the meeting

How to Set Yourself Up for Success

Ever had to take minutes with no warning? What should you do? Or have you been appointed minute taker because no one else will do it? We’ll discuss how to be as prepared as possible to prevent complications, including:

• Questions to ask
• Before-the-meeting checklist (a valuable tool you can use over and over!)

Listening Skills

Listening is an art! How do you focus on what is important with everyone speaking at the same time? How do you know what is important and what isn’t? Together, we’ll complete a listening skills inventory so you can evaluate your own skills, identify your weak spots—and avoid the pitfalls in your next meeting! Listen and you will learn all about:

• What active listening is, and how to practice it
• Why we don’t listen, and miss important points
• How to use listening responses

MEET YOUR WORKSHOP LEADER

Rhonda Scharf, CSP, has worked in the trenches of office administration. She knows the unique stresses, challenges, workload and management issues you face every day. For the last 15 years, Rhonda has specialized in helping Administrative professionals to thrive in their work environment, emerging at the end of the day with a smile and a sense of accomplishment. She has shared her insights and tips with literally thousands of people in seven countries and holds the highest speaking designation in the world, the Certified Speaking Professional.

TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

LOCATIONS/DATES

ST. LOUIS - 5/13/08
DETROIT - 5/14/08
CHARLOTTE - 5/15/08

MINNEAPOLIS - 6/10/08
CHICAGO - 6/11/08
COLUMBUS - 6/12/08
NEW YORK - 9/9/08
BOSTON - 9/10/08
PHILADELPHIA - 10/7/08
WASHINGTON, DC - 10/8/08
MIAMI - 10/21/08
TAMPA - 10/22/08
ATLANTA - 10/23/08

AEAP has selected American Management Association, (AMA) as our preferred Management Education Provider

As a member of the AEAP, you will receive these benefits:
At least 10% savings on all seminars, books, conferences and special events.
Earn your Certificate in Administrative Excellence to keep your career on the upswing
FREE enrollment as a Participating member—Sign up!
Unlimited access to AMA’s Member’s Only Website, Online-Library and Administrative Resource Center (ARC)
Invaluable complimentary tips and techniques in AMA’s e-newsletter “The Take-Charge Assistant”
Celebrate Administrative Professionals Week® with special AMA seminars
On-Site seminars to give your organization the best value

Please use Reference code AMA-NAESAA to receive the best price and maximum member benefits.
To learn more, visit AMA's website www.amanet.org/alliances/naesaa/