Welcome to Kansas Division!
As a division of the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®) Kansas Division is a part of a not-for-profit professional association with 7 professional and 2 corporate chapters in the state. Each chapter elects its own officers and holds regular educational meetings as well as seminars, workshops, membership drives and other events. The Kansas Division is managed by a Board of Directors who are elected each year at the Kansas Division Annual Meeting. There are also division committees that help with the work of the division.
Kansas Division works in partnership with employers to promote excellence. Its members include administrative assistants, executive secretaries, office coordinators, information specialists, and related administrative professionals.
Kansas Division is one of 7 divisions in the Southwest District. Our purpose is to provide education and training, leadership development, and networking opportunities for our members. Our division is the link in the chain between the chapters and the international association with the purpose of furthering the aims of the association and assisting the International Board in providing leadership and guidance to the chapters and division members at large.
Kansas Division Board 2009-2010
Secretary Sue Houser CPS/CAP sue.houser@spiritaerocom
President Elect Sharon Taylor CPS staylor2@kumc.edu
President Martha Leek CPS marthal@the-farm.org
Treasurer Carol Zamaitis carol.zamaitis@greenbush.org
The current IAAP Kansas Chapters are:
Flint Hills Chapter (Manhattan)
Heartland Chapter (Emporia)
JoCo Government Chapter (Olathe)
(Corporate chapter for Johnson County Government employees only)
Johnson County Chapter (Johnson County)
KCK Sunflower Chapter (Kansas City)
Kansas Judicial Pros Chapter (Topeka)
(Corporate chapter for Kansas Judicial districts)
Kaw Chapter (Topeka)
Minisa Chapter (Wichita)
Want to know more? Click here for KS Division IAAP Benefits of Membership.
For more information on chapter dues and who to contact, click on the map of Kansas here.
If you would like to see a chapter in your area, please contact us! marthal@the-farm.org
Kansas Division's Mission
• Serve and support member chapters for personal and professional growth;
• Serve as the liaison between the International Association and members;
• Promote the profession and IAAP.
Vision
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To be seen as a cohesive group of 200+ professional members known for our innovative methods in all we do.
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To be a professional networking system providing personal and educational growth.
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To be number one in growth, quality of programs and professionalism.
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To be the leading team that generates enthusiasm about IAAP, providing education and leadership for professional growth for administrative professionals for the state of Kansas.
Purpose
To unite socially, educationally and professionally the members of the profession.
The Kansas Division Board works together as a team to provide:
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Leadership and guidance to every member and chapter of the division.
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Seminars and workshops on current business topics for professional growth.
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Encouragement to its members to practice their skills by participating in division and chapter events.
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Unlimited resources for information and help through its members.
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Employers with information on how their support of their administrative professionals will create win-win situations for their companies.