JASAP CONTACT

JASAP CONTACT

Volume 6 Issue 1

2005 February

Inside this issue

President’s Message
Upcoming Events
Getting to know your New National
Executive Members
Honest Talk Creates Trust
Chapters’ Activities and
Happenings
Productivity Spiral
Quote
National Executive 2004/2005
Take Time

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

In October 2004 the members of JASAP elected a new executive to guide the Association through another Chapter, and moreso another year.

On behalf of the 2004/05 National Executive, I take this opportunity to express gratitude to our members island wide for the confidence displayed in us at our Annual General Meeting. We the members of the Executive Committee pledge our support and guidance in uniting our members for the further development and improvement of our Association.

The year 2004 is now history, and as we move forward in 2005, let us do so with pride, and a desire to set an example to do the best job possible, not only in our personal and professional development, but also in our commitment and loyalty to the Association. By so doing, we will be establishing standards of performance second to none.

We all have the ability to make things happen if we commit ourselves to a continuous improvement mode. There will be rough and difficult times in the process, however, if we listen to each other and work together, we will enjoy the satisfaction of performing as a cohesive team.

A very productive 2005 to you all!

Doreen James, J.P.

National President

UPCOMING EVENTS 2005

April 3 All Island SOTY and BOTY Competition Host Chapter - St. James

April 24-30 Professional Secretaries Week

April 27 Professional Secretaries Day

June 3-5 Retreat of the Association (Venue to be announced)

July 17-20 IAAP Convention & Education Forum (Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.)

September 4 Chapters’ Annual Thanksgiving Services

October 6-9 Local Convention and Education Forum (Sunset Jamaica Grande, Ocho Rios, St. Ann) Host Chapter – St. Ann
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HONEST TALK CREATES TRUST

Build a straight-talk reputation by responding to requests with “I” statements that won’t offend others but will clearly show where you stand on these matters:-

Integrity - “I believe that will violate what I consider to be the right thing to do.”

Consideration - “I can’t commit to that because I need time to look at other choices.”

Equity - “I see this as not being fair to all involved.”

Negotiation - “I’d like us to review the other choices available to me in this matter.”

Diplomacy - "I want you to understand that I feel I must watch out for the best interest of everyone this will affect"

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Kareen Murray

         Birthday:                         December 24
Position on NE:             Assistant Secretary
Present Occupation:    Accounts Analyst at ACS Jamaica Limited
Contact Numbers:         684-9123 x 7670 (w) 601-0099 (h)

Kareen has been in the Secretarial profession for 19 years. She joined the membership of the St. James Chapter in 1996. At the Chapter level she has held the positions of Treasurer and Vice President.

Kareen enjoys reading, listening to music, shopping and interacting with people. She dislikes being asked a favour in a demanding tone.

Kareen’s most embarrassing moment: She cannot recall any.

Kareen’s happiest moment: When her son came to visit her after being away for a period of time.

Where Kareen would like to see the Association and/or profession in the future: In the future she would like to see the Association being the professional body that individuals would strive to be a part of. To be acknowledged and recognised by the business community. To elevate the standard of the Association through continuing education, publications and to inspire all Administrative Professionals to attain excellence.

Wendy Coley Haynes

Birthday:                       February 16
Position on NE:           2^nd Vice President
Present Occupation:   Branch Secretary at RBTT Bank, Mandeville
Contact Numbers:       966-7350-7 (w) 904-5287 (h)

Wendy has been in the Secretarial profession for 17 years. She joined the membership of the Manchester Chapter in 1993. At Chapter level, Wendy has held the positions of Chairman of the Professional Secretaries Week Committee and Vice President. She led the Chapter during the period 2000-2002 as President.

Wendy enjoys Gardening, Travelling, Decorating and Entertaining.

Wendy’s most embarrassing moment: Too embarrassing to report.

Wendy’s happiest moment: January 7, 2003 at 10:30 p.m. when her daughter Jada-Rena Dijonay Haynes was born.

Where Wendy would like to see the Association and/or profession in the future: In the future she would like to see the Association contribute in an exemplary way to National and Regional development, and the social progress and economic prosperity of members.