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Volume 21 Issue 1

Fall 2014

The Official Publication of the Illinois Association of Educational Office Professionals Donna Steckling, Editor

Message from Ruth Burgess, CEOE !

Growing  Professionally   Through  IAEOP

IAEOP President, 2013-2015

! The 2014 NAEOP Conference in Portland, Oregon was a great opportunity for those who attended to grow professionally. The IAEOP members who attended the conference were Martha Carson, Thelma Webber, Jackie Voorhees, Dena Henricks, and I. The conference had very good speakers and workshops. The tours showed how interesting and beautiful Portland, Oregon is. I want to invite all of the Illinois office professionals to the IAEOP Fall Conference on October 17 -18, 2014 at The Chateau in Bloomington, Illinois. The address for the hotel is 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, Illinois 61704. This conference will focus on “Communication”. In early September, the conference information and registration forms will be posted on the IAEOP website at www.iaeop.com. Please join us and “Grow professionally through IAEOP”.

NOTICE FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS: The IAEOP Executive Board meeting will be on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM.

NAEOP Conference in Portland, Oregon July 14-17, 2014 Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Hotel

A stay at Hilton Portland & Executive Tower places you in the heart of Portland, steps from Animals in Pools Statue and Portlandia. This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Portland Center for the Performing Arts.

IAEOP Members who attended L. to R. * Dena Henricks, Jackie Voorhees, Ruth Burgess, Martha Carson, and Thelma Webber. See Page 5 for additional pictures. the BEACON

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FUTURE EVENTS -STATE, NORTH CENTRAL & NATIONAL ILLINOIS The 2014 Fall Conference focus is on Communications of areas of personal branding, interpersonal communication, and public speaking; as we look at the building new skills for the 21st century office professional. 2014 Fall Conference 2014 – October 17 - 18 (two day format) The Chateau, Bloomington, IL 2015 Spring Conference 2015 – April 17-19 (three day format) TBA **EASTER – April 5 Fall Conference 2015 – October 16-17 (two day format) Stoney Creek Inn, East Peoria, L 2016 Spring Conference 2016 – April 15-17 (three day format) TBA **EASTER – March 27 Fall Conference 2016 – October 21-22 (two day format) The Chateau, Bloomington, I

NORTH CENTRAL AREA North Central Area Professional Development Day in 2015 will be hosted by Nebraska

NATIONAL NEWS FUTURE ANNUAL CONFERENCES

2015 NAEOP Conference – Buffalo, New York – July 22-25 – 4 day conference -- Hyatt Regency –Convention Center – single $144, double $149, Quad $154 2016 NAEOP Conference – St. Louis, MO 2017 NAEOP Conference – Possibly hosted by Nebraska

With heavy hearts we say good bye to a dear friend and colleague. Gretchen Walker lost her battle with breast cancer on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Gretchen was the 2013-14 NEOPA President and the Higher Education Council Chairman for the National Association of Educational Office Professionals. Gretchen's smile was always present every time you saw her..

NAEOP

Starting on August 1, 2014 there will be two changes with NAEOP Fees.

ALL MEMBERS: All credit card, debit card, p-card, check card, etc. transactions will be subject to a $5.00 convenience fee. Beginning on February 10, 2014 this has only been applied to membership payments. Starting on August 1, 2014, this fee will be charged to ALL card transactions including payments for Affiliate Dues, Membership Dues or Subscriptions, Professional Standards Program Fees, Conference & Institute Registration and any other NAEOP associated payment. To avoid this $5.00 convenience fee, please pay by check, cash or Purchase Order. AFFILIATES: As voted on and approved during the 2014 NAEOP Annual Conference and Institute, affiliate dues have increased. There is now a $35.00 annual association fee. (It has been $25.00 in the past.) Dues will be calculated at the rate of 10 cents per member of the state or local association plus $35.00 association fee. NAEOP Mailing Address Change: We will no longer have our PO Box for NAEOP. Please send all mail to: 1841 S. Eisenhower Court Wichita, KS 67209 the BEACON

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NAEOP ANNUAL 2014 CONFERENCE Portland Oregon Report from Therese Cote, North Central Area Director

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NAEOP Annual Conference A little over forty members attended our breakfast and annual meeting during the NAEOP annual conference. Following are highlights from our meeting: Area Treasury Balance: $3,364.79. Martha Carson, Area Scholarship Committee Chairman, recognized this year’s scholarship recipient: Wesley Young, son of Lola Young. Members for the 2015 Scholarship Committee were selected. Mary Guest shared plans for the 2015 Area PDD to be held April 24-25, 2015 Lincoln, NE. Nomination of Area members to NAEOP standing committees (see below). Members approved a $300 honorary scholarship to Jordan Walker, in memory of his mother, Gretchen Walker, upon verification of school enrollment Members approved donating $300 to the National Office to be used towards the purchase of computer equipment for NAEOP’s PSP Registrar, in memory of Gretchen Walker. An agenda item was submitted to Advisory Council to change the name of our area to Heartland. This item was studied by a group during the Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday; however, no action was taken. During our Area meeting on Thursday, it was the overall consensus of members to change our name to North Central. A motion was made during the General Session on Thursday to change our name to North Central, which was unanimously approved by NAEOP members. Effective immediately, our area is now known as North Central Area.

Congratulations to Area members and affiliates who were recognized at national conference. Those who were recognized included: • Austin Partridge, Grand Island, Nebraska - recipient of the Marion T. Wood Student Scholarship • Nebraska EOPA – 2nd place, Non-Professional State Website Award • Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), NE – tied for 2nd place for Non-Professional Local Website Award • University of Nebraska – 1st place for Non-Professional Local Website Award • Omaha EOPA, OEOPA News, -- 3rd place for Rachel Maynard Communication Award – Newsletter Local Category 1 • Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), N3, The Chronicle – 3rd place for Rachel Maynard Communication Award – Newsletter Local Category 2 • University of Nebraska OPA, UNOPA Notes -- 2nd place for Rachel Maynard Communication Award – Newsletter Local Category 2 • Central/North Central Area – 3rd place for # of NAEOP members (442) • Debbie Geib – 1st place (tied) – Council Chairmen NAEOP Membership Recruitment (2 new members)

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Continued - North Central Area Our state and local affiliates are doing great work. Please join me in congratulating them on their recent recognitions (PSP/CEOE recipients, as well as those who re-certified.) Keep up the good work! Also, several of our area members were recognized during Wednesday evening’s PSP banquet: • Nebraska — Kitten Slezak, Barbara Homer, Nancy Myers, Jane Schneider, Jodi Cale, Antonette Benzing, Alicia Chapelle, Tami Friend, Amy Windle, Melissa Folsom, Carol Bom, Lori Gormley, Linda Hendrix, Harriett Jane Jay, Nicole Kubik, Linda Luedtke, Jane Moorhouse, Suzanne Penn, Delores Radek, Carol Reed, Brenda Roseberry, Nancy Scheuler, Joyce Trevett, Cheryl Wood • Missouri – Susan Brooker, Danita Pointer, Jodi Hawley, Kathleen McKelvey, Kim Brannon • Kansas – Theresa Coté • Minnesota – Kim Cavallaro, Sheila Gossman • Wisconsin – Judy Heikkinen Also, several Central Area members were elected, at either the Advisory Council or Annual Business Meeting, to NAEOP standing committees. for 2014-2015. Members elected were: · Affiliations & Advisory Council – Diane Wasser (NE) · Awards – Darlene Hovorka (MN) · Bylaws – *Debora Jensen (KS) and Diann Hunter (KS) · Long Range Planning – Charla Callahan (SD) · Membership – *Susan Brooker (MO) and Lori Schumann (MN) · PSP – Susie Ahlberg (NE) · Professional Develpoment – Amy Ramsey (SD) · Public Relations & Publications – *Kristen Beeson (MO) and Dena Henricks (IL) · Nominations & Elections – *Sandy Lineberry (NE) · Scholarships – Barbara Homer (NE) · Special Projects – Chris Hoyles (MN) · Foundation Liaison – Betty Sokol (SD) *Elected at Advisory Council If I left anyone off, I did not do it intentionally. Please let me know, and I'll include their name in the next update. Also, many Central Area members served this past year on NAEOP standing committees. Thanks to each of you for your continued commitment and support on behalf of NAEOP and its many initiatives. 2015 Central Area PDD — As shared earlier, please mark your calendar and plan to attend the 25th Annual Central Area Professional Development Day (PDD), April 24-25, 2015 in Lincoln, NE. The Nebraska association is planning another exciting and informative session. Hope to see you in Lincoln! Thank You: My personal thanks to each of you for your support and encouragement this past year. If I can be of assistance to you and your local association, please let me know. You can contact me by email or at the address below. Have a great year! the BEACON

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CONFERENCE PICTURES Ruth Burgess holding the special projects Illinois Raffle item

IAEOP President, Ruth Burgess and Roger Carson carried flags during the Flag Ceremony at start of General Meeting.

Retiree helpers Ways and Mean.. Fred Voorhees, IL, Bob Webber, IL. Bob Thompson, UT. Al Alford, SC

Illinois/Wisconsin dinner. Pictures of the mountains around the Portland countryside taken during our bus tour. The bridge is one of many Gothic bridges that are around Portland. Portland has a lot of natural waterfalls.

Jackie caught this beautiful view of Mt. Hood near Portland.

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Bob and Thelma Webber -waiting in line - in the rain - at Voodoo Doughnuts Martha and Roger Carson at Multnomah Falls Page 5

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MEMBER NEWS Thelma Webber’s brother, Leroy Donley, 62, of Herscher, died Sunday (July 13, 2014) at Rush Medical Center, Chicago. As a member of the Herscher United Methodist Church, he served as an usher for many years. He was a 1970 graduate of Herscher High School. Jill Kharibian's mother, Darlene Schlegel, passed away at the end of June. Our sympathy toJill and her family. Marilee Potter. Jackie Voorhees,her close friend, writes that she has had a serious health problem, was in ER a couple of times and hopefully on the mend If you would like to send a Thinking of You or Get Well card to Marilee, 248 E OakCliff Court #5, Peoria, IL 61614 Bea Williams from North Suburban AEOP. Bea was also a member of the Village Vocal Choir. Bea and husband, Gene, moved into Lexington in Elmhurst about five years ago, for Gene’s health problems. Gene passed away early this August and IAEOP sends sincere condolences. Vinnie Roberts, Retiree member of IAEOP, informed us of her granddaughter, Michaela Minock, who graduated from Peoria High School in May. She was Valedictorian at graduation. Her many honors include: National Honor Society, 4-year member of Math Club, copresident - International Culture Club,“Teens Against Drugs” group member, and member of many clubs. Michaela received the National Merit Scholarship Award plus other awards. She will attend Iowa State University, major in Food Science and minor in Dance. Elaine Papp, IAEOP retired member, had a heart attack in mid August.. They put in a stent and she is on medicine. Send mail to: 2780 River Hills RoadFort Madison, Iowa 52627 Betty Dickson-Brenton fell in late August and suffered a hip injury which required surgery with a new w ball inserted.. Has lots of pain. Needs to go somewhere for rehab. To send mail: (home) 44 Chelsea St Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Martha Carson and Roger, celebrated 50years of marriage in July. Congrats! And many ore happy years together

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BOARD REPORTS Cathy Orseske,, Membership Chair As of August, we have a total of 186 members in IAEOP. I am processing memberships as they come in. We do have a new member, Kristina Matus from Central High School in Burlington, IL. Annual Active 63 Annual Retired 30 Honorary 11 Active Life 11 Retired Life 70 Associate Member 1 Ellen Flynn & Nancy Harrington, Com. Service C Spring conference collected $116.00 at the general meeting. Donation to school in Washington, IL to help rebuild after tornado last November 17th. In Spring, Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Ronald Mc Donald Houses will be sent donations Fall - Special Olympics and National Childhood Cancer Foundation will be sent donations./ Sympathy cards sent to: Jill Kharibian on the loss of her mother, Darlene Schlegel. Thelma Webber on the loss of her brother, Leo Donley. Retirement card was sent to Cathy Orseske . We receive information on The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.\ which collects toys for children with cancer. Also Mitzy Widebeck told d us about a service project for the Matthew Project for homeless children in the Springfield area. We will present to members at the General Meeting. Doris Baittie’s son, Bob, has Parkinson’s and writes a blog. If you’d like to check it out, go to tremorsoftheuniverse.com (that’s tremors of the universe). Then go to Robert Baittie. He writes beautifully, and has a powerful message. My heart aches. He’s the young man who made it possible for us to have our NAEOP luncheon at Arlington Park Race Track back in 1994. Thelma Webber The Herscher Chamber of Commerce and its Labor Day Parade Committee chose Thelma to be Grand Marshall of the Parade. She earned this honor because of her volunteer work. What an honor!

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Legislation

by Mitzy WidebecK, CEOE

Following is a list of bills that were approved by both houses and have been sent to the Governor for his consideration. SB 2793 (Hutchison) As part of the annual school report card, requires every school to provide (i) data on the issuance of out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, and removals to alternative settings, disaggregated by race and ethnicity, gender, age, grade level, limited English proficiency status, length of exclusion, reason for exclusion, and whether alternative educational options were provided; (ii) data on the use of arrests or criminal citations, disaggregated by race and ethnicity, gender, age, grade level, disability status, limited English proficiency status, and alleged criminal offense; and (iii) data on student retention during and between academic years, disaggregated by race and ethnicity, gender, age, grade level, disability status, limited English proficiency status, and the reason for the student's departure. Sets forth requirements and exemptions concerning the data, including requiring the State Board of Education to analyze the data on an annual basis and determine the top quartile of school districts for specified metrics. Requires certain districts identified by the State Board to submit a school discipline improvement plan identifying the strategies it will implement to reduce the use of harsh disciplinary practices or reduce the disproportionality evident in its disciplinary practices; sets forth other requirements. . HB 3199 (Cassidy, D-Chicago) provides that school districts are encouraged to close the school or hold a teachers institute on election day if the school is used as a polling place. It also provides that a government agency which makes a public building under its control available for use as a polling place shall ensure the portion of the building to be used as the polling place is accessible to handicapped and the BEACON

elderly voters and allow the election authority to administer the election. HB 3937 (Chapa La Via, D-Aurora) extends the moratorium on the establishment of charter schools with virtual-schooling components in school districts through December 31, 2016 (instead of through Apr. 1, 2014). HB 4527 (Chapa La Via) requires a charter school to comply with all federal and state laws and rules applicable to public schools that pertain to special education and the instruction of English language learners. Signed by the Governor on 6/9/14, now Public Act 98-0639.

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HB 5397 (Mayfield, D-North Chicago) requires all public schools to use a physical fitness assessment and report fitness information to ISBE to assess student fitness indicators. The bill: •Defines "physical fitness assessment" as a "series of assessments to measure aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility" Mandates that (beginning in the 2016-17 school year) ISBE "requires all schools to use scientifically-based, health-related physical fitness assessment for grades 3-12 and periodically report fitness information to ISBE" Requires schools to "integrate healthrelated fitness testing into the curriculum as an instructional tool" Creates a task force, appointed by the state superintendent, to make recommendations on validating physical fitness assessment scores, the frequency of the P.E. reports to ISBE, minimum fitness indicators for aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility, and other items Requires ISBE to use the recommendations of the task force in its rules and regulations on the new P.E. assessments Fall 2014

HB 5546 (Chapa La Via) provides for limited recall for certain tenured teachers who were in "Group 2" because of receiving a "needs improvement" on the latest teacher evaluation and who have been part of a reduction in force provided the other evaluation used for determining the reduction in force list is a "satisfactory," "proficient," or "excellent." The amendment also allows a school district to use,

on a district-wide basis and at the school district's sole cost and expense, an alternate survey of learning conditions instrument preapproved by the state superintendent, instead of the Five Essentials Survey used by ISBE. Signed by the Governor on 6/13/14, now Public Act 98-0648.

The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center 100 Jumer Drive Bloomington Illinois 61704

Make reservations with The Chateau by calling the front desk at 309-662-2020 or central reservations at 866-690-4006. Ask the hotel for the IAEOP block when you call for reservations. Room rates are $85.00 plus 12% tax for a single or double and include a complimentary breakfast served 7:00am – 10:00am. Singles and doubles will have a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and desk area. A few rooms are IAEOP blocked, if you also choose to come in Thursday, October 16, 2014.

Rooms must be guaranteed with a personal or school credit card at reservation and check in. If payment will be made by school check, please ask the hotel at the time of reservation for current polices of payment by check. IAEOP cannot guarantee a room payment if made by check and the hotel reserves the right to decline school checks.

**RESERVATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014** This is the hotel’s firm cutoff to get the special room rate for the conference.

Driving Directions The Chateau is adjacent to Busn. 55 at the corner of Veteran’s Parkway and Jumer Drive (see address above). I-74, I-39, I-55 and several other major highways lead to Bloomington/Normal. Please consult MapQuest or your GPS for exact directions.

General Information (Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs)

Friday Lunch—On your own Friday Night Banquet– Grilled sirloin served with bourbon demi glaze OR Boneless chicken breast filled with spinach stuffing, resting on a sautéed portabella mushroom with aurora sauce. Both selections served with a fresh garden salad, vegetable du jour, potato du Chef, baked dinner rolls, coffee and tea. NO cash bar in the banquet room – information will be available in the conference program about bar service or you may bring your own beverage. Saturday Brunch Buffet– Assorted cereals, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, cured ham, bacon, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, fresh baked breads, coffee, herbal tea and orange juice.

Special Projects

In Clemanceau/Tallrand -General Meeting Room Friday – prior to conference Welcome, during breaks and following the banquet Saturday – before workshop, during break and before brunch

For More Information or Assistance Please contact: Paula Bender at 630-552-3612 or [email protected] Nancy Van Vickle at 217-354-4647 or [email protected] the BEACON

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Friday, October 17, 2014

IAEOP 2014 Fall Conference October 17-18, 2014 Program/Workshop Information

Tour—Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Car Pools will be arranged and we will meet in the hotel lobby to depart at 10:45 a.m. The address is 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL 61702 and web site is www.artsblooming.org. Phone number is 309-434-2777. The fascinating history of the BCPA comes to life in the “behind the curtain tour”, seeing the beautiful Neoclassical interior design of the BCPA and learning about the updates achieved in the recent renovation. BCPA is the centerpiece of the city’s Cultural District, which also includes a festival park and a forthcoming creativity center for arts education. The BCPA features a 1200 seat auditorium and a multipurpose ballroom. More than 400 performances and events take place at the center each year. Cost: Donation. Professional Standards Program (PSP) – Dena Henricks Are you ready to earn points for workshops, as you work towards your certification? First Timer’s – Martha Carson If this is your first conference, Martha has all the information you need to enjoy all the activities. “ Navigating the “C’s” of Communication” Key Note Speaker: Cindy Byrd In any type of organization there can be rough waters when it comes to communicating effectively, because everything we do sends a message. It’s critical to plan communication strategy, understand the subtleties of communication, and handle negative reactions in order to communicate with confidence, credibility, and influence. In this insightful and interactive keynote, participants will develop their “C” legs by learning how to communicate with conviction, congruence, conciseness, consciousness, and consideration. Cindy Byrd uses her background in business, education and the performing arts; her passion for quality of life; and her imagination to create fun and unique learning opportunities that inspire people to high levels of self-awareness, creative thinking, and continuous success. Since 2002, Cindy has provided customized consulting services, workshops, and presentations through her business, Image Potential. She is also a professor of business administration at Robert Morris University-Illinois and the Morris Graduate School of Management. She holds a B.A. in management and M.A. in marketing and management, both from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 Workshop: “Consumer’s Fraud Protection” Caitlyn Smith Caitlyn is the Outreach Liaison for Central Illinois, through the Office of the Illinois Attorney General She recently completed her Master’s in Social Work. In this day and age, fraud and identity theft are on the rise. In this workshop, learn tips and ideas for how to prevent some of the most popular scams and to protect your identity, as well as how to be a savvier consumer. Caitlyn travels to all parts of Central Illinois to provide information on services and engage with the community. Consumer Fraud presentation is an important part of the Division’s work providing Illinois citizens with the information necessary to avoid becoming victims of consumer fraud and to aid in making wise purchasing decisions. Their website contains a number of fact sheets, news releases and links to other consumerrelated sites at:http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/index.html the BEACON

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IAEOP 2014 Fall Conference October 17-18, 2014 NEW FALL 2 DAY FORMAT!! Conference starts on Friday - See schedule below

SCHEDULE

** To reduce conference expenses – the meetings/workshops will be held in the same room that will be used for meals, and Special Projects. Please be patient as we try to reduce expenses and make our conferences affordable for all of us.** Friday, October 17, 2014 8:30 – 9:00 am. Registration – Conference Center Hallway 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Executive Board Meeting –Clemenceau/Tallyrand 10:45 a.m. Meet in the lobby for car-pooling for the tour 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Tour of Bloomington Community of Performing Arts/ Behind the Scenes 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m. Presentation of Colors/Pledge/Welcome-Clemenceau/Tallyrand 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Keynote Speaker, Cindy Byrd—“Navigating the “C’s” of Communication” 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Break 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker continued 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Break 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Affiliates and Directors Meeting - Clemenceau/Tallyrand 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. First Timer Orientation – Martha Carson (room TBA) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Professional Standards Program (PSP) – Dena Henricks (room TBA) 6:00 – 6:30p.m.

Social Time and music presented by String Quartet from Bloomington SD#87 Clemenceau/Tallyrand Banquet

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6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Workshop - Clemenceau/Tallyrand Caitlyn Smith--“Consumer’s Fraud Protection” 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Conference Task Force Meeting 10:45 – 12:00 p.m. Brunch/Business Meeting/Basket Raffles/Closing For your safety: know where all exits are and procedures of the hotel. LANYARDS NOTICE Recent IAEOP Conference attendees – Reminder: bring your lanyard and name tag holder to the conference. A nametag will be provided. Replacement Lanyards are $3.00 each. Not at a Recent Conference? A lanyard and nametag will be provided. One lanyard per member is provided free. Please be sure to bring this lanyard with you to future conferences. Conference Attire:













Friday Executive Board Meeting & Tour– Casual Friday Banquet—Business or Dressy Saturday Workshops – Business Casual

Liability: The Illinois Association of Educational Office Professionals assumes no responsibility for any personal injuries or damages to property incurred by a delegate or guest while engaged in any Association sponsored activity.

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IAEOP Fall 2014 Conference October 17-18, 2014 REGISTRATION FORM

Please Print or Type: Name















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First IAEOP Conference?

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*If you have not paid your membership dues you must pay them using the Membership Application which can be downloaded at www.iaeop.com or pay the non-member fee.

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LATE REGISTRATION FEE (postmarked after Oct. 10, 2014)



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*Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 Banquet



$26.50

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Registration Deadline October 10 2014 Make check payable to “IAEOP 2014 Fall Conference” Mail both pages of registration and check or money order to: Nancy Van Vickle, IAEOP Conf. Registrar



PHONE NUMBER:

217-354-4647 P. O. Box 398











E-MAIL:

[email protected] Oakwood, IL 61858 Cancellations for refunds must be received prior to October. 10, 2014. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.







WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Enclose the name of any guest(s) with your remittance so that the person(s) will be provided with a nametag: Guest #1













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CHECK THE EVENTS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING:





Friday, October 17, 2014

______Executive Board Meeting—9:00—11:00 a.m.

______Tour – Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL—Tour of behind the scenes.—11:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m. Approximately 45 minutes-1 hour— Cost—Donation

______”Navigating the “C’s” of Communication for the 21st Century Office Professional”, 1:05 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Cindy Byrd, Image Potential

_______Affiliate Presidents and Directors Meeting 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.





______First Timers Orientation—Martha Carson 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

_____ Professional Standards Program (PSP) – Dena Henricks 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 _______“Consumer’s Fraud Protection” 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

Caitlyn Smith, Central Illinois Community Outreach Liaison, Office of the Illinois Attorney _______Conference Task Force Meeting 10:15—10:45 a.m.

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Mission Statement: The mission of IAEOP is to inspire and promote professional growth and leadership through educational opportunities, networking, service to others, and recognition for all educational professionals.

TASK FORCE MEMBERS Conference Planner – Paula Bender Decorations – Danville Area AEOP Evaluations – Nancy VanVickle First Timers – Martha Carson Hospitality – Barbara Hutcherson Inspirations – Martha Carson Programs – Naomi Fettes Registration – Nancy VanVickle Retirees – Thelma Webber Entertainment – as needed Special Projects – Liz Downs & Marcia Redman Thanks to all for being part of this group!.