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January 19, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 1
ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
ASSOCIATION DES ADJOINTS ADMINISTRATIFS
The Connection MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Happy New Year - Welcome to 2015!
A great year ahead with many great challenges and lasting memories to be made! During the first few days of 2015 I heard a lot about new year's resolu-tions on the television, on the radio and, from my girls at home as they are discussing it in their classrooms. The consensus was that a lot of us make resolutions at the beginning of the year, however they dissolve as quickly as they came and the year progresses forward. So, in light of my resolution that hasn't really taken off yet... go figure... I've just decided to put a little more "me" time in my calendar.
Reflection is also something that we all do when we reach the beginning of a new year. What we have accomplished; what we managed to start yet not finish; and, what our goals for this coming year will be. Goals are beneficial for everyone, regardless of where you are in your life - vacations / continuing education - physical and academic / home improvements etc. and, keeping a positive attitude contributes to moving your goals forward to fruition. When you think about it, a resolution is somewhat like a goal: a firm decision to do something. Schedule your goals for the year ahead and make your best effort to achieve them - once those goals are achieved - self satisfaction and a beautiful inner feeling of 'yeah' will shine through. Goals can also be about helping others when you can; encouraging people when they are under the weather; or, assisting as a volunteer in any organization. People need people! My biggest goal is to continue to be grateful for all that I am and all that I have : a circle of beautiful people!
We welcome 2015 with open arms as it brings many wonderful milestones with it for the girls and I!
On behalf of the Association of Administrative Assistants, I wish you all a great year of great challenges and lasting memories!
Keep smiling!
Erika Giesl, QAA
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Program Corner ..................2
QAA Corner ........................3
Fun Corner .........................4
TCB 2014-2015 Calendar ...6
Contacts ..............................7
NOTABLE DATES:
AAA Meeting: Jan. 21
Lisa Trudel: Crisis Management - Tackle it Now!
Lisa Trudel has been active in the career and employment counselling field for over 20 years.
A former secretary and administrative assistant, Lisa made a career change in the early 90’s
into adult education and career counselling, and currently works full-time as a Career Spe-
cialist with the Centre for Education & Training in downtown Toronto.
She taught in George Brown College’s Career Counselling Diploma program for many years,
and is a member of the Toronto Chapter of the Association of Career Professionals Interna-
tional. Lisa has written feature articles and book reviews for various on-line and print publi-
cations and has been a Guest Speaker for numerous conferences and professional associa-
tions.
If you are unemployed or working part-time, or know others who are, you are welcome to
contact Lisa directly at: [email protected] if you would like to learn new job search ideas
and/or need resume assistance on a one-to-one basis.
Where: Princess Margaret Hospital,
610 University Ave, Toronto
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
To Register: email [email protected]
Cost: No charge for members/$5 guests
PROGRAM CORNER
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QAA CORNER
The main purpose of the Association of Administrative Assistants is to encour-age people in the business world to continuously upgrade their professionalism through continuing education. That Association is confident that the advantages of advanced learning will be of mutual benefit to the company and the Administrative Assistant.
The Qualified Administrative Assistant (Q.A.A.) program, sponsored by the As-sociation, is one of the vehicles available to those interested in advancing their professional development. This program is available through distance, correspondence, and lecture courses from Universities and Colleges across Canada.
All applicants wishing to register as a student must be a member of the Associa-tion of Administrative Assistants before they can apply to become a Q.A.A. program student.
To remain consistent with other professional associations who require their members to re-certify their professional designation on a regular basis, we provide our Q.A.A. members a process to regularly renew their certification and maintain professional currency.
A certification renewal process is completed every three years upon graduation. Not holding a valid membership (annual paid membership) with the Association, your Q.A.A. designation is also not valid.
Graduation requirements as well as course requirements have been revisited.
For more information, please visit our website at www.aaa.ca.
QUOTE OF
THE DAY
Have a heart that
never hardens, a
temper that never
tries, and a touch
that never hurts.
Charles Dickens
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
To all our mem-
bers celebrating
their special day
this month, we
hope all your
birthday
wishes come true!
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Sharing some leadership tips (secrets) (picked up at a Barrie/Simcoe Country Branch workshop)
achieve more than you think;
your best secret weapon could be right beside you;
follow your instincts, they are correct;
expect the unexpected; (hurricane/blizzards, etc.) "Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans" John Lennon
assistants often know better - it's about people;
the years fly - make yourself a priority;
"Embrace your power" - you know more than you think; and,
assistants help other assistants !
Stress Management for Women
A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water.
Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'
She fooled them all .... "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied , "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on." "As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night.
So, here are some thoughts to keep in mind:
1 * Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue!
2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet just in case you have to eat them.
3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
4 * Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.
5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
8 * Never buy a car you can't push.
9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
10 * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
11 * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
12 * The second mouse gets the cheese.
13 * When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
14 * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
15 * Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
16 * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull.
Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
17 * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
18 * Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
19 * Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!
FUN CORNER….
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Submitted with permission by
Richard O’Brien, M.A.Sc
Your true character is revealed by the clarity of your convictions you make, and the promises you keep.
1. I will deal with whatever surprises life sends me today and realize where my true control lies.
2. I will rise above any negativity in my life.
3. I will always remember that we are all doing the best we can, with what we got at the time we are doing it.
4. I will accept people for what they are and endeavor to refrain from judging, criticizing, attacking or discouraging.
5. I will smile often.
6. I will constantly remember all I have to be grateful for.
7. I will catch myself before I react and seek the means to respond wisely.
8. I will try to leave this world better off than when I woke up this morning.
9. Though it will be a struggle "I will con-stantly attempt to improve the depth of my sleep, the quality of my food, the care of my body and the state of my mind."
10. I will forgive myself and seek greater wisdom when I struggle, slip or fail at these!
Become a silent and conscious witness.
THE TEN COMMITMENTS
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A STUDENT SURVIVAL KIT
Consider the following items; they are so simple, yet they can help you through the year.
Compiled by teachers from Nativity of Our Lord C School
A lollipop - to help you lick your problems
Tissues - to wipe your eyes after sleeping during class
A sponge - to soak up knowledge
Tootsie roll - to help you roll with the punches
An eraser - so each day you can start with a clean slate
Paper clip - to hold everything together
Pencil - to "write your wrongs"
Candle - when you're up late studying
Piece of string - to help you tie up loose ends
Pack of gum - so your class can stick together
Mounds bar - for the information you'll learn
Cotton ball - for when you can't hear your-self think
Band-Aid - to heal your wounds
Button - to remind you that sometimes you have to "button your lip"
Penny - so you have enough "cents" to realize what a valuable person you are
Safety pin - for little emergencies
Homework rock - to remind you to do your homework
And a prayer for you to say each night.
Association of Administrative Assistants
Program Calendar 2014-2015
DATE/TIME PROGRAM EVENT/ SPEAKER LOCATION
September 23, 2014 Registration: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Guest Speaker: 7:00 pm
Cost: Member $25, Non Member $30
Promoting Education: The QAA
Gale Belcourt, QAA
National Director-Registrar
Association of Administrative Assistants
Canadiana Restaurant & Banquet Hall
5230 Dundas St W, Six Points Plaza,
Toronto, ON Tel: 416-239-1114
Main Floor at the back
October 22, 2014 Registration: 6:00 pm
Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm
CASL - Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation
Ross McKee, Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
www.blakes.com
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Ave, Toronto
Main Floor Boardroom, M805
November 25, 2014 Registration: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Guest Speaker: 7:00 pm
Cost: Member $25, Non Member $30
Identity Theft/Crime Prevention Police Constable Michael Burgess
Toronto Police, 22 Division
Canadiana Restaurant & Banquet Hall
5230 Dundas St W, Six Points Plaza,
Toronto, ON Tel: 416-239-1114
Main Floor at the back
December 7, 2014
11:00 am HOLIDAY BRUNCH SOCIAL
Featuring: “Power of the Pen: Handwriting Analysis”
The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Road
Toronto, ON Tel: 416-236-2641
January 21, 2015 Registration: 6:00 pm
Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm
Crisis Management/Tackle it Now! Lisa Trudel, Career Specialist, Employment Services
Centre for Education & Training
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Ave, Toronto
Main Floor Boardroom, M805
February 25, 2015 Registration: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Guest Speaker: 7:00 pm
Cost: Member $25, Non Member $30
Public Speaking 101
TBC
Canadiana Restaurant & Banquet Hall
5230 Dundas St W, Six Points Plaza,
Toronto, ON Tel: 416-239-1114
Main Floor at the back
March 25, 2015 Registration: 6:00 pm
Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm
Business Tools
TBC
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Ave, Toronto
Main Floor Boardroom, M805
April 15, 2015 Networking: 5:45 pm
Dinner/Elections/
Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm
Cost: Member $25, Non Member $35
Annual General Meeting
Guest Speaker: Cecile Peterkin, Cosmic Coaching Clinic
“You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader”
Canadiana Restaurant & Banquet Hall
5230 Dundas St W, Six Points Plaza,
Toronto, ON Tel: 416-239-1114
Main Floor at the back
May 6, 2015 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 21—
May 23, 2015 National Annual General Meeting
Hamilton, ON
Watch for details @ www.aaa.ca
June 18, 2015 Registration: 6:00 pm
Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm
Not Just An Assistant Cecile Peterkin, Cosmic Coaching Clinic
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Ave, Toronto
Main Floor Boardroom, M805
Enquiries & RSVP’s to Laura Nash call 416-251-9936
[email protected] Members FREE, unless cost indicated
Non-members $5 Donation 6
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
Please contact Aldena Torres at [email protected] with
regard to any questions/article submissions for The Connection.
Your comments are most welcome.
Publishing Schedule:
NOV 24, 2014 (Article submission deadline Nov. 14, 2014)
JAN 26, 2015 (Article submission deadline Jan. 26, 2015)
MAR 30, 2015 (Article submission deadline Mar. 20, 2015)
JUN 15, 2015 (Article submission deadline June 5, 2015)
Toronto Charter Branch
Mailing Address:
1005 –36 East St
Oakville, ON L6L 5K2
Professionalism through Education
DROP US A LINE...
Contact us with your comments or suggestions
Erika Giesl President [email protected] 416-503-9739
Erika Giesl
Bryan Brooker
Program Co-Chairs [email protected]
416-503-9739
Vacant Vice-President
Laura Nash Secretary [email protected] 416-946-4501 ext. 3975
Paul Linchuang Treasurer [email protected] 416-809-0812
Nicole Fleming Membership [email protected]
Dina Raso Web Administrator [email protected] 905-832-6156
Aldena Torres Newsletter Editor [email protected]
Katherine Vaillancourt Annual Workshop
Coordinator
Jackie Cook Past President 416-622-9759
It is about progress, not perfection!
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