July 31, 2015

SUMMER EDITION

ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

ASSOCIATION DES ADJOINTS ADMINISTRATIFS

The Connection MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy Summer!

The Spring passed us by so quickly that I have a lot of catching up to do with regard to updates on what went on in our Association community. First of all, I would like to thank everyone who participated this year in our program season and all other events planned within our Association family of branches. Secondly, I would like to invite you all to our next season of 'professionalism through education' program season. Preparations are now underway for our next program season. There is so much happening in and around Toronto during the summer months that it keeps our social calendars quite full. On top of the regular social gatherings, I have two weddings to attend to this summer and both are very important to my family and I. With all the festivities and regular scheduled events throughout the year, I still manage to make time for my Association fam-ily. A passion of learning, networking and rekindling friendships. I hope that you will find time in your calendars this season to hear some wonderful guest speakers and continue to enhance your knowledge base. I know that listening and sharing the wealth of information received is a great benefit for all within your circle of professionals. That being said, the warmer months bring out the calendars with vaca-tion time blocked. On vacation, we need to relax, regroup and be grateful for the wonderful family and friends we hold dear to us and sometimes don't see dur-ing the rest of the year. Take the time to put your feet up, call a friend or family member and just chat. Just because we don't connect as often as we would like, doesn't mean we are not thinking of them - just pick up the phone and make that call. A quick 'hello', a lovely message, a short chat or a gathering - whatever works for you. We all understand how time can pass us by in our fast-paced en-vironment with so many responsibilities. Breathe, enjoy the few months of warm weather and let yourself relax. A happy relaxed person is a productive person! Wishing you a summer full of beautiful memories. See you in September.

Kind Regards,

Erika Giesl, QAA President, Toronto Charter Branch

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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

Program Corner ..................3

Career Coach Corner ..........6

Community Partnerships ...8

Members’ Corner ................9

Memories ............................9

2015-2016 Executive ....... 10

2015-2016 Calendar ........ 14

Contacts ........................... 15

QAA CORNER

The Qualified Administrative Assistant program is

offered in over 25 Universities and Colleges across

Canada. We thank the National

Board, particularly those responsible for providing

extra facilities who now carry our program. A

great deal of time is spent communicating to ensure that the curriculum is

consistent throughout the Country. Up keep of student transcripts; answer-

ing inquiries that come from current and potential students; and, congratu-

lating our graduates on graduation day makes this process all the more

worthwhile. Students completing a milestone on their educational journey

and sharing in the joy upon graduation, brings smiles to all members. We

thank the families of our students for their continued love and support. They

could not have done it without you. Thank you.

The QAA designation is one to be proud of. Thank you all for continuing

your education and sharing in your journey.

Congratulations to our graduates! For more information, please visit our

website at www.aaa.ca.

NEW

MEMBERS

Please welcome our

new members, since

March:

Amparo Beddow

MaryAnn Chathanat

Lisa Lahey

Annie Leong Mei

Hung

Liliana McCullough

Tricia McLelland

Arlyn Parra

Grace Segal

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Ana Cabral, Q.A.A.

Ana, the Toronto Charter Branch is very proud

to have you as its latest graduate. Your hard

work and dedication over the years will remain

a valuable asset in your professional portfolio.

We’d like to thank your family for their contin-

ued support as you spent hours studying in-

stead of being with them. Lastly, your partici-

pation at our monthly meetings is greatly ap-

preciated and we look forward to seeing you

soon.

From left: Gale Belcourt, QAA, National Direc-

tor, Registrar and Ana Cabral, QAA Graduate

CONTRATULATIONS TO

OUR NEWEST GRADUATE!!

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Administrative Professionals of Canada Conference, AAA Sponsor, April 19-21, 2015

The Administrative Professionals of Canada (APC) again had a tremendous conference held here in downtown To-

ronto from April 19-22. Gale Belcourt our National Registrar and I had the honour of representing the Association

of Administrative Assistants from April 19-21 at our booth. There were approximately 400 administrative profes-

sionals from all across Canada who attended this conference. Networking in such an enthusiastic environment

brought a lot of interest to the table about who we are and what we are all about. Participants who we connected

with during the conference were happy to network and learn from other like minded professionals. Walking away

from a conference in any field with added knowledge, and sharing it with colleagues, is always a benefit - a definite

win-win!

We had our annual free membership draw for those who dropped their business cards in our lunchbox. We were

happy to have our winner for the annual membership reside in Kingston, ON; while the draws for the padfolio and

umbrella were won by ladies in Montreal, QC and Kitchener, ON, respectively. Thank you to the National Board

and Barrie Simcoe County Branch for their continued support in this annual conference.

The dates for next year are now scheduled: April 24-27, 2016.

I am honoured and excited to participate again as a member on the APC Advisory Board next year. Hope to see you

there!

Erika

PROGRAM CORNER

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Thank you all for coming out to celebrate the end of another successful fiscal year of 'professionalism through education'. Our guest speaker, Cecile Peterkin spoke on "You Don't need a Title to be a Leader", and she is absolutely right. We are all leaders celebrating who we are and what we can accomplish. It was a fun night - especially when the toilet paper roll came out to play - we all looked a little puzzled as we didn't know what would happen next. A great evening all around.

With our usual business and elections that night, I am happy to report and congratulate the following members on the 2015-2016 Executive Team:

Secretary - Erica MacIvor

Treasurer - Paul Linchuang

Membership - Nicole Nickel-Fleming

Website Administrator - Dina Raso

Newsletter Editor - Aldena Torres, QAA

Program Co-chairs - Bryan Brooker, QAA and Erika Giesl, QAA

Marketing and Publicity - Elizabeth Bidinoff Past President - Jackie Cook

and myself as President - Erika Giesl, QAA

We thank Laura Nash very much for her continued support in her role as Secretary over the years, and thank her for her mentor ship to our new Secretary in the months ahead.

Being committed to an Association that consists of such wonderful individuals who desire to continuously learn, motivates the inner self to share the wealth of knowledge.

Thank you all for being you - without you, there would be no us!

Erika Giesl, QAA

PROGRAM CORNER PAGE 2

8TH ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Barrie/Simcoe County Branch

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club

I was honoured to be invited up to the Barrie/Simcoe County Branch 8th Annual Professional Development Day this past April. They had two great guest speakers scheduled. Heather Tilley, a Corporate Human Resources specialist speaking on 'Workplace Bullying" and, Jacques Brunet, a highly motivating training and seminar leader and former television show host, speaking on "Powerful Communications"; this included the world of presentations and public speaking. Both guest speakers were very well received and shared a wealth of information.

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NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Hamilton Branch Hosts

May 21-23, 2015

Our very own Branch President, Erika Giesl, QAA, was an Honour Roll recipient at our National AGM held last May in Hamilton.

I was very proud to nominate Erika for her relentless dedication and commitment to the Toronto Charter Branch and the Association. Her optimism, energy and professionalism is evident in all she does for our Branch as well as her family, and her community.

It was with great pleasure that I was able to attend and present Erika with her award.

Please join me in congratulating Erika, and be sure to read more about our National AGM in this edition of the Newsletter.

Aldena Torres, QAA

From left:

Aldena Torres, QAA

Erika Giesl, QAA

Jackie Pontin

PROGRAM CORNER PAGE 3

NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Hamilton Branch Hosts

May 21-23, 2015

The Hamilton Branch organized a wonderful 3 day conference held at the

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel. The professional development workshop was

very well attended. Workshop speaker Adriana Girdler spoke on "Why

Nothing Gets Done at Work" - techniques on working smarter not harder;

identifying factors in the workplace that negatively impact productivity;

and, empower yourself to lead daily activities in a more productive and effi-

cient manner. Anil Gupta shared "LEAN White Belt Certification" - basic

concepts, tools and terminology of Lean; understand the benefits of apply-

ing Lean in an organization; and, obtaining your White Belt certification.

The National Board had a successful meeting, followed by an evening of

laughter at Yuk Yuks. The Annual General meeting held on Saturday morn-

ing was also well attended and the Toronto Charter Branch (TCB) members

who were in attendance were proud to support our QAA graduate - Ana Cabral - at our gradu-

ate luncheon that afternoon. The local MPP spoke to the graduates as she too once started as

an Administrator - keep your dream alive!

Honour Roll recipients were received into our master book and will be honoured at our regu-

larly scheduled September meeting.

Your 2015-2016 Leadership Team: (from left) Arlene Stone, Erika Giesl, Evelyn Serbout,

Chantelle Freeborough, Chrisy Burton, Pamela Armstrong, Jackie Pontin, Wendy Neelen,

Charlene Hands-Lourie, Gale Belcourt and Katherine Vaillancourt.

On behalf of the TCB, I would like to thank the Hamilton Branch committee for welcoming us

into their community with open arms. A job well done!

2016

NATIONAL

AGM

Vancouver!

Watch for Details

on our website

www.aaa.ca

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CAREER COACH CORNER

PORTFOLIO POWER: INVEST IN YOURSELF

BY LISA TRUDEL, CAREER SPECIALIST,

CENTRE FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING

Do you want to learn how to use a portfolio at a job interview or performance review? Do

you want to find out how a portfolio can help to describe your accomplishments? Do you want to

grab the attention of an employer at an interview?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it might be time to consider creating a

traditional or online portfolio that represents your professional life.

There are various types of portfolios yet only one that you would show to your boss at a performance review or to

potential employers at a job interview. For example, there is the “Personal Master Career Portfolio” that you would never

show anyone. It is simply an organized way of keeping track of your accomplishments during your working life. There is

also a “Financial Portfolio” which is confidential and one that you might not even want to think about on a regular basis

unless you are near to retirement.

The portfolio to consider is the “Targeted Career Portfolio” which is professional scrapbook and collection of doc-

uments to showcase your work story. It can be a traditional style using a 3-ring binder or artist presentation case, with a

maximum of 25 sheet protectors for your documents, or an online version including a blog or website.

A portfolio is just one of several self-promotional essentials that include: your resume, cover letter, reference list,

business cards, and LinkedIn Profile. There is also your interview outfit which should reflect your image and communi-

cation style. The portfolio is another self-promotional essential and can help to answer questions at an interview or per-

formance review. A portfolio provides accountability and demonstrates a professional responsibility to your present or

past employers, volunteer contributions and education. It is the paper evidence that connects to the statement “If it isn’t

in writing, it never happened.”

To create a traditional portfolio you will need to select a presentation folder or binder, sheet protectors and divid-

er tabs if you want to show that you are very organized. The materials you collect and assemble should be items that con-

nect to specific goals.

For example, your portfolio for a performance review will be different from a portfolio for a volunteer job, or edu-

cational program or new employment.

Examples of materials to include in your portfolio are:

· Cover page: with your name and date · Table of Contents

· Copies of Resume · Reference List

· Letters of Reference · Thank you Letters or Emails

· Copies of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates · Certificates of Accomplishment

· List of Awards

· Work Samples that represent meeting deadlines,

contributions to staff development and commitment to life-long learning.

· Professional Association Achievements · Outline of Upcoming Educational Programs

Continued...

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CAREER COACH CORNER PAGE 2

PORTFOLIO POWER: INVEST IN YOURSELF CONTINUED

Once you have created your portfolio, when do you use it? At a job interview, it is a judgment decision that you

alone have to make.

For example, at an appropriate question, you can present your portfolio to highlight your accomplishments and

skills while you are answering the question. Portfolios can score points yet not everyone will be as excited as you are

about it, so be careful about how you introduce it. Try to read the situation and if the learning style of the interviewer is

visual, it might be worthwhile to use. If the interviewer has an auditory learning style, it might be wise to just keep it in

your briefcase.

If you are in doubt about using a portfolio, at a job interview or performance review, try critiquing your portfolio

by asking yourself:

· Why are you creating this portfolio?

· Is the content appropriate and is there too much or too little detail?

· Is the portfolio self-explanatory?

· Is the design suitable?

· Have you proofread your portfolio? Are there spelling or grammar errors?

Change your portfolio as you change, and select items that illustrate accuracy, knowledge, career advancement

and resourcefulness.

In summary, a portfolio can help you think about who you are. When you sequence your materials, you

think more broadly about your collection of talents, and this analysis can always help you improve your interview

skills. Interviews and performance reviews are teaching and learning experiences. By using a portfolio, you are able to be

the teacher, while your employer is the student while you describe the skills and abilities that comprise your career.

If you want to find out more about how to invest in yourself by creating a portfolio, or if you want to discuss your

career planning or job search ideas with a Career Specialist, contact the Centre for Education & Training. There are 6

locations in the GTA including downtown Toronto at 595 Parliament Street. Visit www.tcet.com for more details.

Submitted by Lisa Trudel, Career

Specialist, Centre for Education &

Training. If you are unemployed or un-

deremployed and need assistance with

your employment,

contact Lisa @ ltrudel@tcet.com.

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COMING UP IN YOUR NEXT ISSUE:

Look for our upcoming feature: news, tips and

more on “Workplace Bullying”.

CIM Toronto Family Social

Friday, May 8th, 2015

Childs Play, 16 Queen Elizabeth Blvd., Etobicoke

What a fun night! Thank you to Dr. W.J. Whistance-Smith (Wally) for sponsoring this event hosted by the Canadian Institute of Management.

Always a pleasure to gather with friends from CIM, meet their new members and share ideas and stories. The families loved the atmosphere of play and relaxation at the same time. A great way to end the week!

Childs Play is an indoor playground for both the young and the young at heart. Please visit their website at www.kidspartiestoronto.com for more information.

Guild of ICIA Social Luncheon at the Woodbine Race Track

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Hosted by the Guild of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Accountants

(www.guildoficia.ca)

After a few years of scheduling conflicts, it was a pleasure to reacquaint myself with those who attended the social luncheon hosted by the Guild of ICIA. A wonderful afternoon of networking, great food and horse rac-ing. Despite the rainy weather, a few of us were fortunate to get a private tour downstairs to learn more about the horses, the track and the winners circle. Reading up on the horses that rode that day; making the bets and collecting - not always of course - made for a wonderful learning experience. The names of the horses themselves made quite an impression on us, and how the owners chose them, gave the conversation a fun angel.

Thank you to the Guild of ICIA for hosting. Hope to venture out next year, schedule permitting of course.

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Look familiar?

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

GOODBYE

DEAR

FRIEND….

UNTIL WE

MEET AGAIN

Passed Away:

July 24, 2015

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MEMBERS’ CORNER: IN MEMORIUM Jackie Cook: 1929—2015

A Friendship Blessing

May you be blessed with good friends.

May you learn to be a good friend to yourself.

May you be able to journey to that place in your soul where there is great love, warmth, feel-ing and forgiveness.

May this change you.

May it transfigure that which is negative, distant or cold in you.

May you be brought in to the real passion, kinship and affinity of belonging.

May you treasure your friends.

May you be good to them and may you be there for them; may they bring you all the blessings, challenges, truth and light that you need for your journey.

MEMORY CORNER

MEET OUR 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE

PLEASE WELCOME YOUR NEW TORONTO CHARTER BRANCH EXECUTIVE

ERIKA GIESL, QAA, PRESIDENT

Erika became a member of the Association in 1994. She has a diverse work history with positions held in both the private and public sectors for over 20+ years.

Actively participating in the Toronto Charter since 1994, Erika continues to believe that the Association is here for you. She has held positions (or acting positions) in program, membership, secretary, vice-president, treasurer and president since joining the Associa-tion. 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 been an active volunteer to many not-for-profit organizations since she was 15 years of age and con-tinues to be an active volunteer to this day. Currently a single mother of three small children, Erika will wel-come the many changes and challenges life has to offer both personally and professionally in the future. She believes in keeping a positive attitude when approaching new and challenging avenues.

Erika is in her sixth term 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 Association of Ad-ministrative Assistants and welcomes all those who love to continuously learn, to journey along with her in this great Canadian organization.

ERICA MACIVOR, BA, SECRETARY

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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MEET OUR 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE PAGE 2

PAUL LINCHUANG, MBA, TREASURER

Paul joined the Toronto Charter Branch as a new member 2 years ago after attending meetings as a guest. Like so many others, he immediately got involved with the Associ-ation bringing his talents to the forefront and taking over the role of Toronto Charter 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.

ALDENA TORRES, QAA, NEWSLETTER EDITOR (THE CONNECTION)

I have been an active member of the Association of Administrative Assistants since 1995 and graduated as a QAA in the Spring of 1999.

I have sat on the Toronto Charter Branch Executive in many different capacities throughout the years as Secretary, Vice President, Registrar/Membership Chair, Tele-phone Committee and Newsletter Editor.

Growth and learning is a life-long endeavour and that’s why I believe so passionately in our Association’s motto of PROFESSIONAL THROUGH EDUCATION. During my twenty-seven years as an Administrative Assistant, acting as everything from an Office Manag-

er, to Team Leader, to Event Coordinator and now Executive Assistant to a “C” level executive, I am constantly striving to experience and learn new things either by taking fencing lessons, golf lessons, art courses through Mississauga Living Arts Centre, and even taking accredited courses through the University of Toronto.

I am currently in my thirteenth year supporting the CFO and Controller’s office for a major beverage company located in Etobicoke. The role of Assistant is constantly changing and evolving. Executives are becoming more independent with the use of iPhones, Tablets and other electronics. In order to support our current ex-ecutive teams, we must learn to adapt and become a human extension of technology. A machine is only as good as the person behind it.

I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, bike riding and snuggling up with my two cats and a good book.

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MEET OUR 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE PAGE 3

NICOLE NICKEL-FLEMING, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Born and raised in Montréal and lived in the Toronto area since the early 1980’s. A Hu-man Resources & Administration Supervisor with Melitta Canada Inc., a global compa-ny specializing in coffee, filter paper & coffee preparation systems. For the past 16 years responsible for Human Resources, Payroll, Office Administration & French-speaking consumer relations.

Her prior experience includes providing executive assistance to senior management 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 ad-ministration 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 spending time with family.

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

DINA RASO, WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR

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

After 23 years I was employed as Admin. Assist. /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; respon-sibilities included networking with over 50 individuals throughout the year and organizing a three-day week-end packed with events and entertainment.

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. I participated as 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 member since 2006, however, actively involved in the TCB in 2010 as Website Administrator. 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 information pertaining to our Chapter. I have always enjoyed my interaction with people and organizations while broadening my horizon.

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MEET OUR 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE PAGE 4

KATHERINE VAILLANCOURT, BA, WORKSHOP COORDINATOR

Katherine became a member of the Association of Administrative Assistants (AAA) in 2010. She has experience working in the government, non-profit and corporate sec-tors. She has held various administrative roles working from Directors, VPs and C-level executives. She is currently working as a Marketing & Communications Coordi-nator for an international development organization serving six countries around the world. As past recipient of the Ontario Heritage Trust Award for Community Involve-ment and the Preservation of the culture of Mississauga’s community, she has experi-ence in coordinating large events for communities, such as the 200-Year Anniversary for the City of Mississauga, Doors Open, and Haunted Mississauga.

Katherine has been active with the National Board of the Association since November 2013, serving as Nation-al Director-Treasurer. Through this role, she is able to connect with all members of the AAA through member-ship renewals, new member activation, and general inquiries regarding the Association. She wanted to take a more active role within her local branch and is excited to be coordinating a professional workshop that exem-plifies the Association’s motto of “professionalism through education.”

Katherine is happily married to her husband of seven years. They love to travel around the world and discover new places! She is an avid reader, loves to bake, and occasionally play the guitar when time permits.

Katherine looks forward to continuing to promote the Association throughout the GTA and Canada. She be-lieves that the AAA is an excellent resource for education and networking for administrative professionals eve-rywhere.

JACKIE COOK: 1929-2015 HONOURARY MEMBER AND PAST PRESIDENT

Jackie studied accounting, graduating in 1947 from Central High School of Com-merce. Many other courses followed, one being mother of four children.

She was a member of the Association of Administrative Assistants since 1984. During those years she served as treasurer, secretary, president, promotion, scrap book and refreshment chef. During her 30 years as a member, she leaves us her great wit, laughter and many fond memories. We will miss you Jackie. “Oh s—t!”

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Association of Administrative Assistants

Program Calendar 2015-2016

DATE/TIME PROGRAM EVENT/ SPEAKER LOCATION

September 23, 2015 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 21, 2015 Registration: 6:00 pm

Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm

TBD

Princess Margaret Hospital

610 University Ave, Toronto

Main Floor Boardroom, M805

November 25, 2015 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

December 10, 2015 Registration: 6:00 pm

Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm

TBD

TBD

January 20, 2016 Registration: 6:00 pm

Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm

TBD Princess Margaret Hospital

610 University Ave, Toronto

Main Floor Boardroom, M805

February 24, 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

March 23, 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

April 20, 2016 Networking: 5:45 pm

Dinner/Elections/

Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm

Cost: Member $25, Non Member $35

Annual General Meeting

Guest Speaker TBD

Canadiana Restaurant & Banquet Hall

5230 Dundas St W, Six Points Plaza,

Toronto, ON Tel: 416-239-1114

Main Floor at the back

May 4, 2016 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 2016 National Annual General Meeting Vancouver, BC

Watch for details at www.aaa.ca

June 15, 2016 Registration: 6:00 pm

Guest Speaker: 6:30 pm

TBD Princess Margaret Hospital

610 University Ave, Toronto

Main Floor Boardroom, M805

Enquiries & RSVP’s to Erica MacIvor @

Erica.macivor@homedepot.com Members FREE, unless cost indicated

Non-members $5 Donation 14

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 tcbeditor@gmail.com with

regard to any questions/article submissions for The Connection.

Your comments are most welcome.

Publishing Schedule:

NOV 24, 2015 (Article submission deadline Nov. 14, 2015)

JAN 26, 2016 (Article submission deadline Jan. 26, 2016)

MAR 30, 2016 (Article submission deadline Mar. 20, 2016)

SUMMER EDITION (Article submission deadline July 1, 2016)

Toronto Charter Branch

Mailing Address:

1005 –36 East St

Oakville, ON L6L 5K2

registration-toronto@aaa.ca

PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH EDUCATION

DROP US A LINE...

Contact us with your comments or suggestions

Erika Giesl President giesl.erika8@gmail.com 416-503-9739

Erika Giesl

Bryan Brooker

Program Co-Chairs giesl.erika8@gmail.com

bryan_brooker@rogers.com

416-503-9739

Vacant Vice-President

Erica MacIvor Secretary Erica.macivor@homedepot.com

Paul Linchuang Treasurer plinchuang@gmail.com 416-809-0812

Nicole Fleming Membership

Co-ordinator

membershipnicole@gmail.com

Dina Raso Web Administrator radraso@rogers.com 905-832-6156

Aldena Torres Newsletter Editor tcbeditor@gmail.com

Katherine Vaillancourt Annual Workshop

Coordinator

k.vaillancourt@rogers.com

Jackie Cook Past President

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