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Inform yourself of the business process in place at the U.S. consulate or embassy where you plan to apply for your visa. You will find this information via http://usembassy.state.gov and http://www.educationusa.info/pages/students/visa.php. Every visa post sets its own hours, has its own way to schedule visa application appointments, and has its own lead-time for visa applications (typically weeks rather than days).
With a friend or by yourself, practice your visa interview. You will only have 2 or 3 minutes to make your case for the visa, and you should have thought about certain issues in depth. For example, you should be prepared to explain what you will study, what you plan to do after your studies are completed, why you want to study in the U.S. rather than your home country, why the visa officer should believe that you will return to your home country after completion of your studies, and more. The links above will help you in this preparation.
Doing all of the above will mean that you are ready for your visa application when your Form I-20 arrives.
What to bring to your visa interview
Once you have contacted the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate and have scheduled your visa interview, make sure that you have all appropriate documents with you at the time of your appointment:
Your acceptance letter to Columbia College Chicago
You will have to complete a form, possibly more than one, depending on your situation. Check the websites listed above for details on your specific situation.
What happens at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate?
Once you are at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, several things will happen:
The official will perform a "name check" on your name. This compares your name to the data in several large databases and is done for reasons of national security. If you happen to have the same name as a known criminal or terrorist, this may cause delays, as the official will have to ascertain (by a more extensive comparison of that person's and your data) that you are not that person.
If you are from one of the 27 countries listed below, your documents will be sent to the FBI in Washington, D.C., for clearance. (This usually affects male applicants only, but the visa officer has the discretionary authority to submit a female applicant's documents for a background check as well.) This may occur regardless of whether you are a citizen of the country in question, a permanent resident, or were born there. The countries are Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, and Yemen.
What does this mean for you? While background checks are never pleasant and tend to make the visa applicant nervous, please be aware that you are not being singled out. Rather, you belong to a category of applicants for whom particular rules are in place at the visa post and the official is completing the work based on his/her instructions. You should approach the situation calmly and politely. The more pleasant you are, the more pleasant the visa official will probably be. You should also be honest and direct in your interaction. Seeming to give vague answers or behaving in what may appear to be an elusive manner will only cause closer scrutiny and runs the risk of a visa refusal.
Once you receive your visa, the consular officer will seal your documents in a brown envelope and attach it to your passport. Do NOT open the envelope! It will be opened by the inspector at the port of entry.
Once you have your visa and are ready to travel to the U.S., you should make your travel arrangements as soon as possible.
How soon can I enter the U.S. once my visa is issued?
You may enter the U.S. in initial F-1 status (meaning that you are a new international student, not a transfer student) up to 30 days before the program start date on your Form I-20. For example, if that date is 09-20-2004, you may enter the U.S. on 08-21-2004 or later. While you may be aware of students who have succeeded to enter the U.S. sooner than within that 30-day time frame., we urge you NOT to attempt this. The inspectors at U.S. ports of entry have the authority to refuse you entry in the U.S., which means that you would not be able to leave the airport. Rather, you would have to return to your country at your own expense. If you find it necessary to visit the U.S. between now and your earliest possible F-1 entry date, you may do so with a tourist visa. This allows you to visit, then return home, and come to the U.S. in F-1 status with the proper time frame.
What happens at the Port of Entry?
The last step in the visa-related process will be to actually enter the U.S. It involves the inspection at the port of entry, i.e. the point where you arrive in the U.S. (Most often, this is the airport where you first land in the U.S., but it could also be a sea port or land port of entry, depending on your mode of travel.) In a number of countries, pre-checks are conducted at the airport where you begin rather than where you complete you journey, for example, your documents may be checked by personnel of the airline you have chosen for you flight. However, for most new students the final inspection will occur at a U.S. airport. Many airports are now equipped for the US-VISIT program, under which all foreigners entereing the country with a visa will be photographed and finger printed. Both are done electronically and even though the process itself is not very time consuming, the fact that every arriving foreigner must undergo this procedure will most likely cause delays in your travel schedule.
You must carry your documents on your person, not in your luggage. If you are flying from a foreign airport directly to Chicago, you may encounter delays at the airport there, which will mean that you may arrive late at your final destination here. However, if you are initially landing somewhere else in the U.S. and will then connect to Chicago form there, you should allow plenty of time between your arrival and connecting flight. Last summer, students have reported that delays of 2 hours of inspection where not uncommon, and some missed their connecting flights.
Regardless of where you arrive in the U.S., upon inspection of your documents, you may be sent to "secondary" which is an additional inspection of your documents. This is often done on a random basis and may have nothing to do with your specific circumstances. If there is a question regarding your documents, inspectors at the port of entry will attempt to contact us to verify that you should be admitted. It may be helpful if you have the telephone number of the office with you. It is (312) 369-7458. Generally speaking, it is important that you remain calm during the process. Even if there are delays and your patience is tested, it will ease the process to be cooperative.
Final thoughts
If at any time during this process you encounter difficulties, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or 312-369-7458. It is easier to reach us by email, and you should always use this general email address, as it allows our staff to redirect your message to the appropriate person in the office (and avoid delays if someone is away).
A word of caution: If, in your interaction with your U.S. consulate or embassy, you receive information that significantly differs from the information we are providing you, please check back before taking any action. On occasion, students have been given incorrect information at a visa post and encountered difficulties as a result of following that information. If needed, we will attempt to intervene on your behalf with a specific visa post that has provided incorrect information. However, please be aware that the visa post has final authority and our intervention may not solve the problem.
Finally, while this process is complex and will undoubtedly at times be frustrating for you, please remember that hundreds of new international students come to the United States every year. Much of the process works as it is supposed to, and it is very much worth the effort, given the many excellent people, places and experiences that await you at Columbia College Chicago.


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Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic has launched an investigation into two of the city's rec centers. There are claims of missing money.
19 Action News investigative reporter Scott Taylor broke this one on twitter.
There are reports police were tipped off by the mayor and are now investigating two employees working at two different recreation centers.
The city, on Monday, decided to announce on Tuesday in a press conference that two employees were under investigation by Akron Police for misusing thousands of dollars.
"Because of information we received that some people were not following procedure at the Rec Centers," said Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic.
The mayor won't name the rec centers or the employees but one is already on paid administrative leave.
"It appears there are at least two people who may have misused that cash. I will give you full reports as soon as its ready. I wanted to let you know we took the appropriate action to start the investigation," added said Mayor Plusquellic.
So far no criminal charges have been filed against any of the two employees.
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LeBlanc gave up five hits and walked none as he ran his spring training scoreless streak to nine innings. The left-hander, who threw 28 of his 42 pitches for strikes, is competing with John Maine and Kevin Slowey for the final spot in the Miami rotation.
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Parking permits could damage business, warn shop owners
2:40pm Thursday 23rd January 2014 in News By Adam Binnie, Web content editor
Shop owners and residents have that warned plans to bring controlled parking to the Callowland area of Watford will force businesses to close.
A parking survey found there was a high demand for spaces near St Albans Road, with some streets often full with cars.
Watford Borough Council is currently consulting on whether a parking permit scheme brought in during the day could help tackle the problem.
Residents, businesses and politicians have spoken out against the plans, suggesting they would drive away local business and do nothing to alleviate the parking crush, which only starts as people return home from work.
Anita Skinner, who runs Eden Hair and Beauty, said some of her clients, who may be going through chemotherapy, could be in the salon for up to six hours.
She added: "The only businesses which can get a parking permit are ones with a vehicle instrumental to the business, like a delivery service.
"All we can do is park for two hours and then move the car. If my staff and I can't park we can't have a business.
"We're going to have to get everyone to park in the nearest non-permit area, buy a minibus and pick them up."
Watford Borough Council has sent out a consultation, which will end on January 31, to help it decide what action to take.
Ms Skinner said: "We have to make sure that every shop and office sends back their consultation form before January 31.
"The people who want the scheme have replied and the people who don't want it are sitting back complacently thinking they can't make a difference."
Anna Williams, who lives in Leavesden Road, said the problem with parking was mostly during the evening when people returned from work.
She said the proposed scheme would operate between 8am and 6.30pm, which would "help no-one and penalise everyone".
She added: "I am appalled by Watford Borough Council's proposed parking scheme in the St Albans Road area and everyone I have spoken to is also fiercely against it.
"It offers no benefits whatsoever to local residents and shops - all it will do will be to financially penalise everyone concerned as well as killing off trade in the already struggling St Albans Road.
"A parking permit does not guarantee you a parking space outside your house."
The streets surveyed included St Albans Road, Diamond Road, Shakespeare Street, Bruce Grove, Victoria Road and Sandringham Road.
Streets close to St Albans Road and the town centre, including Bruce Grove and Victoria Road, were found to be full most of the time.
This was put down to a lack of parking management in an area of high demand, combined with the area being close to the town centre and railway station,
Richard Harrington, MP for Watford, has written to Watford Borough Council chief executive Manny Lewis about the plans after receiving a petition of 260 signatures against the scheme.
He said: "I met with more than 40 businesses and local residents who communicated their deep concern about the proposals.
"The majority of residents whom I have discussed this with feel that they would be paying to park outside their homes without this actually doing anything to improve parking provision."
Mr Harrington said restricting parking spaces in the day time, when there are available spaces, would have "a seriously detrimental effect" on local business.
He added: "A number of local businesses have argued that the proposals would undoubtedly mean a loss of jobs, custom, and in all likelihood lead to permanent closure.
"Their customers are gone, and the shop closed, before parking becomes a problem in the evenings for residents."
Leggatts Ward councillor Asif Khan, who lives in Brixton Road, said: "I've studied the scheme in depth and have concluded that it will not solve the parking problems for the whole of the area.
"I've lived in the local area for over 30 years now and simply put there are more cars per household than before with the same number of parking spaces.
"It will have a negative impact on local businesses. Customers who park during the day in local roads will not be able so to visit local shops.
"The parking bays on St Albans Road are under-used and need to be available more freely for customers to use, perhaps 20 minutes free parking."
Councillor Iain Sharpe, cabinet member for regeneration and development, said residents had asked councillors for a solution for high levels of on-street parking in St Albans Road.
He also said the council does not make any money from residents' parking schemes, as they cost money to implement and manage.
He added: "Although in the past some parts of Watford have joined a controlled parking zone following consultation, equally in other areas they have chosen not to do so.
"In all cases we have respected their wishes. We would not want either to impose a scheme that residents don't support, nor for that matter to refuse one that they do."
A meeting about the scheme will be held at 7pm on Monday January 27, in Christ Church and St Marks Church Hall in St Albans Road.
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3:47pm Thu 23 Jan 14
Cuetip says...
If this scheme comes in there is no doubt that as with the Central and West Watford wards, it will be very profit making as residents will be forced to buy. This will provide the fuel to unroll more schemes and not all will be as profitable as this one.
The problem could arise if the council tries the domino strategy of putting in a partial scheme in some streets thereby creating huge displacement ripples onto other streets.
The council recently examined inflation busting 13.5% increase but there will undoubtedly be yearly rises.
4:04pm Thu 23 Jan 14
Phil Cox (UKIP) says...
That's got LibDem written all over it. They'll never understand business, only how to tax it.
It's surely time for something better.
5:19pm Thu 23 Jan 14
Bones n Hombre says...
No idea whatsoever !!!!
8:23pm Thu 23 Jan 14
sowhatsgoingonhere says...
9:00pm Thu 23 Jan 14
samwatford says...
10:00pm Thu 23 Jan 14
Maclanx says...
samwatford wrote:It's not true that 'all the parking is presently taken by commuters during weekdays' . I live in Copsewood Road, prob the highest for commuters and the only time I sometimes struggle to park is later in the evenings when everyone is at home - the cars belong to the locals!
Parking should be for residents who presently scramble for a place and not outsiders. Due to proximity to Watford Junction where London Midland charges hefty parking fees , all the parking is presently taken by commuters during weekdays and others going on holiday/partying during the weekend/night. Further heavy trucks, vans and commercial vehicles park illegally in narrow streets and block the roads and make them unsafe for children & seniors. I believe it is a good idea which will help every resident and should be in operation 24/7 365 days a year instead of just being limited to office hours. Further the problem of littering on the streets will be greatly reduced as these outsiders dump their fast food wrappers, drink bottles,cigarete butts and other rubbish from their cars/vans/trucks when they come to pick up their vehicles.
Permit parking will not change this. The only thing that will change is that we will have to pay for nothing and pay to have friends/family/worke
rs who drive visit us.
11:08pm Thu 23 Jan 14
dnh says...
I would urge any residents planning to support the scheme to add caveats to their response.
1) 30 minutes Free parking in parking bays to minimise impact on local businesses
2) Permit price increases capped to the rate of inflation
3) No reduction in space available for parking
Having said that I will not be supporting the scheme as it does nothing to address the evening parking problem.
Much as I dislike cheapskate commuters getting a Free ride by parking here, they do tend to leave their spaces later giving those like me who have to work longer hours a chance of finding a space.
1:22am Fri 24 Jan 14
samwatford says...
Off Street Parking on Copsewood Road is has been full since, the garages on Railway Terrace behind it were demolished to make way for new town houses. Even the lane behind Copsewood road and Bedford street is now gated and closed due to the litter thrown there by unknown people and resulting in loss of one parking space. If there was no parking problem as you state , the residents in the Residents Association would not have asked for parking regulation in the first place. Anyway the survey conducted by the council will soon find out what everyone wants. The parking charge for one car is minimal. It is only those who abuse off street parking by having multiple cars due to undeclared multiple tenancy houses or run businesses with many commercial vehicles to the detriment of their neighbours will have to pay more or find alternative parking.
11:31am Fri 24 Jan 14
analyst99 says...
The council also needs to reverse its policy of allowing multiple dwelling developments with limited parking provision
11:37am Fri 24 Jan 14
r_anon says...
6:44pm Fri 24 Jan 14
Cuetip says...
analyst99 wrote:Absolutely spot on.
The problem is exacerbated by the recent proliferation of flatbed and transit type vehicles in residential streets. Under law these sorts of vehicles are required to show running lights at night and if this was enforced in residential streets it may result in their migration to more industrial areas where they belong, freeing up space.
The council also needs to reverse its policy of allowing multiple dwelling developments with limited parking provision
These streets are plagued by very large high sided commercial vehicles which block the light to front rooms and are an eye sore.
4:45pm Tue 28 Jan 14
hmmmmm says...
I don't think there is any quick fix to this problem. Most of the houses in the area are small terraced houses and there are simply too many cars to fit in the spaces. The solution is definitely NOT a cpz like the council have suggested and will not make any spaces available
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Napoli were poor in the first 55 minutes in Friuli, and allowed Udinese to jump out to a very well deserved 2-0 lead. They defended poorly and didn't have too many ideas going forward, but things changed in the final half hour. Diego Fabbrini was shown a questionable second yellow card in the 60th minute, and with Udinese down to 10 men, the Azzurri pounced. Edinson Cavani scored twice in the final minutes, snatching a point for Napoli in a 2-2 draw.
Giampiero Pinzi scored the opener 27 minutes in, and the goal showed off the problem that was the absence of Christian Maggio. Andrea Dossena was caught out on Udinese's right, as Antonio Di Natale drifted wide, then put a great ball across the box. Morgan De Sanctis couldn't get a hand to the low cross and Pinzi got forward with an intelligent run from deep, then applied the finish.
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Cavani would eventually atone for his error. He scored a fantastic unsaveable free kick in the 81st minute, then scored an equalizer from close range in the 85th minute, finishing off a pass from Blerim Dzemalli. Napoli continued to push forward in search of a winner, but Handanovic found skills inside of himself that he didn't appear to possess when he conceded the first two goals, making two excellent saves between the equalizer and the end of the game to deny Napoli all three points.
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Original post made on Oct 13, 2012
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on Oct 13, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Taylor clearly scored a touchdown on the last play, but the officials were poorly positioned and didn't see it then weren't willing to overturn their ruling after review after the home crowd already started running on to the field.
on Oct 14, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Replay certainly appeared to show a score, but there's no sound. Dies anyone believe Manti T'eo (in the foreground of the most decisive shot) is actually walking away from the pile unless the whistle had blown and the play was over? No one one seems to understand that, but all other views of that last play show the ND squad starting to celebrate before Taylor's final squirm over the goal line. The whistle had certainly ended the game before Taylor put that ball across.
on Oct 15, 2012 at 8:43 am
There was no whistle......the play was alive.....the refs just blew it. Even the NFL rules guy that TV uses for controversial calls -- Mike Pereira -- said the refs made a mistake. His blog is on MSN.com.
on Oct 15, 2012 at 12:53 pm
For the Cardinal coach or OC to call 4 straight running plays from the 3 yard line in OT -- ALL up the gut/middle, ALL with ND knowing and aligned for what's coming, and ALL with ND knowing who will be carrying the ball -- is pathetic. Why be surprised that on those final 4 downs the Cardinal accumulated at most 3 yards (even if the refs blew it on the last two runs)? Shaw keeps saying "that's who we are and that's what we'll continue to do." But I submit that in this instance the play calling turned his oft-stated commitment to the run into a fault, viz., being predictable, hence stoppable by one of the nation's best defenses against the run. It was a tough loss, especially since the Cardinal D played so hard and so well all game. I predicted (and predict) 7-5 or 6-6 for the year, and NOT because the team doesn't have solid talent.
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Collectors and the curious are discovering treasures now that the Minnesota Department of Commerce is holding its once-a-decade auction of unclaimed property.
Coins, jewelry, and even a $1,000 bill were up for grabs, but John Kolze has a passion of pocket watches -- and he struck gold.
"It is moving! It's working!" he exclaimed. "It really is working! I love it!"
In the end, the worth is whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
"A lot of times, you can find a whole bunch of treasures in one box and get it for cheap," John Ansell said.
The Minnesota history is priceless to some, especially to buyers who thought the items up for bid may have been lost for good.
"These treasures were there, they were just forgotten," Mike Schultz, with Schultz Auctioneers, told FOX 9 News. "They're lost, they're unknown and now, they've come to the surface."
Every item at the auction is, or was, owned by someone from Minnesota. They've been kept in deposit boxes, but without any activity for five years, the bank will turn the box over to the state. The state then gives it to the highest bidder.
It's impossible to know what all the items will bring in for the state, but the baseball signed by Babe Ruth is likely to be bought for over $5,000 alone. In the end, all the money goes back into the account of the person that owns the property until someone comes forward and claims it.
The auction, which only takes place once every 10 years, will continue through Friday at the Sheraton in Minnetonka. Bids can also be made online here: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=69044
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Happy Holidays!
The lights are lit, the tree is trimmed and wrapped gifts are already starting to pile up under the tree...unless you live at my house, that is! I can count on one hand the number of years that our shopping started this late in the year. But I've enlisted help (most certainly not my husband, in case you're wondering) and will have that rectified by the end of the week.
It's the season for giving and mine started out with gifting an IAAP membership, followed by a bag full of toys for the office Toys for Tots box. There's really something to be said for giving. I think Winston Churchill put it most succinctly when he said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." May you have the opportunity to give this holiday season such that it has a lasting impact on the recipient.
I hope the 2010 year is off to a great start for everyone! Mine started off with a bang. No joke! Last week Wednesday on my way into work, I was rear ended on the highway. And yes, I was in the far passing lane and obstructing traffic during the morning rush hour. As I think back on the happenings of that morning, I'm amazed at how much the brain had to process through, one item at a time. It went something like this . . . my head hurts, need to find a pen and paper, don't get out of the car, where are my glasses (they'd gone flying off my face), find the cell phone, dial 991, oops, 911 (hands were shaking), call my husband, call work . . . and so it went, one course of action at a time. As luck would have it, I had a doctor's appointment that morning. Once she was informed of the accident and that my head was hurting, it was decided I should have a CAT scan. You'll all be happy to know that my radiographs came back normal. Of course, the question is: what is one's definition of normal?!
As we all know, the world's attention is focused on Haiti and the life changing events which have occurred to the indigenous population, as well as other nationalities working or living in the area. I've been watching the news, as I'm sure you all have. In my city, couples who are in the adoption process are asking for help to determine if their adoptive children are still alive and to hasten the adoption proceedings. For those of you who remember Wilney Audain, who spoke at EFAM last year as well as PEC several years ago, we've been in contact with him and learned last week that his birth mother and family are alive and well.
Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got.
Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot.
Wouldn't you like to get away?
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name,
and they're always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see,
our troubles are all the same
You wanna be where everybody knows
Your name.
On Monday, September 21, I had the pleasure of being in Kansas City at IAAP Headquarters to recognize staff for their contributions to IAAP. I arrived shortly after 8 a.m. and did a quick tour through the office to say hello to everyone before I dropped my bags of cashews and chocolates in the kitchen. There I found two tables groaning under the weight of all the food staff had brought in for the potluck luncheon.
Don and I then had time to chat and get caught up before the 10 a.m. dedication ceremony. A bench, which had been purchased by the Past International Presidents who had worked with Shirley, was dedicated in her honor. Shirley started working for IAAP on July 5, 1957 and retired on July 31, 1996. She was the Publications Manager when she retired, and The Secretary (now OfficePro) Editor. What a thrill it was to meet Shirley. I had heard many stories about her but until now had not met her. She is one feisty lady!
Welcome to 2010-2011! Welcome to Passion and Purpose! I'm excited to be continuing with the momentum of the Power of Commitment Year we just finished. We kicked off Passion and Purpose at the Education Forum at our Annual Meeting in Boston just a few weeks ago. Connecting with all of you was one of the highlights of the week for me. I'm already thinking about EFAM 2011. Begin planning now to attend EFAM in Montréal.
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to review the IAAP Process Plan. If you haven't read it already, or if it's been a while, take a few minutes to look it over. The Process Plan will give you a foundational understanding of where we've been and where we're headed as an association. Also, we have Action/Direction from the post-EFAM board meeting in the web community. Log in and search for document No. 973.
KUDOS to everyone who held membership drives during the month of October and utilized the Membership Drive presentation! Your efforts have put membership numbers in a positive flow. KUDOS to IAAP's Membership Department! They created a presentation which can be personalized by chapters; they continue to be innovative and creative in their ideas to help IAAP innovate. Membership Sr. Manager Johnston informed us at the Fall Board Meeting that your combined Power of Commitment to the admin profession and IAAP have placed us on the road to becoming remarkable. Has inspired many to join . . . .Now, we haven't broken the 6/30/09 number, but through your efforts we are 675 members closer to doing so. I firmly believe that your combined Power of Commitment to the admin profession and IAAP will post a record year in membership numbers come June 30, 2010.
And what better way to be a part of growing IAAP, than to gift a membership to a family member, friend or coworker. I am giving the gift of membership this month to a family member who will be moving for the third time this year to yet another state to secure a job. While her degree is in Human Resource Management, I know that membership in IAAP will provide her with networking opportunities, continuing education and friends.
Dear Members:
Throughout the year following the Futures Conference—where we met with approximately 200 member and nonmember stakeholders—IAAP leadership and staff have maintained the momentum and continued the important dialogue with you, our members. By convening focus groups, distributing surveys and compiling more research over the last 18 months, as well as commissioning several working groups, what we learned is this. In order to grow, remain relevant and support members with tools to succeed, we must reimagine and revitalize IAAP. These are the themes we heard loud and clear from the membership:
It's June, and that means the 2009-10 IAAP year is in its last stretch. While most of you are coming off your division meetings and finished installing your new officers, we at the International level are ramping up for our busiest time of year. In the next few weeks, we'll be approving the 2010-2011 budget, finishing all our speeches and sessions for EFAM and tying up every loose end so that we can start the whole process over again.
Speaking of EFAM, I want to remind everyone that if you haven't registered yet, there's still time! This is one you won't want to miss. With an extra hour of educational sessions, we're offering more opportunities for learning than ever before. What I am most excited about this year are our keynoters. That's right, two keynote speakers to get you motivated for the coming year. First we have Vernice Armour, the United States' first African-American woman combat pilot. She's been featured on Oprah, CNN and NPR, and we're excited to have her with us to tell us about overcoming obstacles!
Any other year, that would be fantastic... this year, we've got even more! On Tuesday evening, Erin Brockovich
One the biggest mistakes people make when they're trying to impress someone is that they assume people only pay attention to the important or "big" things they do. But the reality is that the little things are what matter most. It's the little things we do or don't do every day that shape us in to who we are. The little things determine how we respond when big things come in to our lives.
The kind of image you present to the world is determined by your actions, comments, attitude, behavior and even appearance. These things can be noticed within the first few seconds of meeting someone. So, how do you let people know who you really are? How do you impress everyone around you without big gestures or a lot of time? These 30 things might be simple, but they have a big impact. Their effects are lasting. People will remember the little things you do and that can make the difference you're looking for.
1. Dress the part
Your appearance is the thing people see first. They look at your clothes, hair, shoes, etc. They make assumptions about you before you even open your mouth. If you want to impress people, dress for the occasion. Take time to get ready in the morning.
My husband and I were recently in the airport security line, when suddenly a small hand entered mine. When I looked down, there was a munchkin, who I subsequently learned was three years old. His is name was Francisco. I guess as a past pre-school teacher, I have that "look;" whatever that is. As the line inched forward, he was ready, willing and able to have a conversation.
He was wearing an information tee shirt that was the best I've seen in a long time and it fit his age category perfectly—EAT. PLAY. SLEEP. REPEAT. The perfect philosophy for a three-year old, as he confirmed that's what consisted of his every day. Except this day he was going to Walt Disney World, so the shirt needed to be edited to read—EAT. PLAY. MEET MICKEY. SLEEP. REPEAT.
I thought of that shirt often over the past weeks in the realm of IAAP members. We would need to add two words onto our shirt to read EAT. WORK. VOLUNTEER. SLEEP. REPEAT. It's not as simple as Francisco's; however, the words speak volumes in our members' world.
IAAP is not just a professional association. IAAP doesn't exist without the thousands and thousands of volunteer hours (the gas) that keeps IAAP (the engine) moving forward. Where would we be without all of you? Stagnant, is one word that comes to mind. Volunteerism is the backbone of our association. And, let's not forget, that our member volunteers don't only volunteer for IAAP but also schools, churches, community, and scout troops—you name it.
This is the first of a series to introduce you to the IAAP Board of Director's leaders with interviews of the board treasurer, secretary, vice president and president-elect. Today, meet Dortha Gray, board treasurer.
What drew you to not only your first IAAP meeting or encounter, but also what pushed you to take the step to become a member?
A coworker and I started carpooling together. After a few days, she said she had a meeting after work the third Tuesday of each month. She said I could either drive in separately on that day or I could go to the meeting with her. The meeting was the monthly meeting of the National Secretaries Association (now IAAP). They had a networking time, dinner, an educational program, and then a short business meeting. Everyone was welcoming and the business meeting was very professionally run. I was very impressed. I went to the meetings with my coworker each month and joined shortly thereafter.
Not earth-shattering news, by most standards; however, did I mention my new executive is my husband? I thought that would get your attention.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's go back to the beginning that brings me to today.
Spring 2009 – family member asks if I'm thinking about retiring – 'Not one bit. Why should I retire? great job; wonderful colleagues; good pay and benefits; retirement isn't even a flicker in my imagination.' Never mind that my husband is already retired for 1 ½ years. To Tony's credit he never brings up the subject of my retirement, knowing I'm happy working, which translates to being happy overall.
September 2009 – wake up one morning and over coffee tell Tony, 'I'm ready to retire.' I couldn't believe the words came out of my mouth; however, a dear friend told me that one day you'd just know it was time. This was the time.
Wow! The end of April and the beginning of May have been busy! During APW® week, I had the opportunity to speak at my own chapter event as well as the breakfast sponsored by the Houston Chapter for the area chapters (see picture below). Charlene Kesee, CPS/CAP, who wrote "Toot Your Horn . . . Loudly" which appeared in the March/April issue of OfficePro was in attendance. Not only did I have the pleasure of meeting her; she autographed my copy! Then Mo and I rolled right into two graduation ceremonies for our youngest as she graduated from the local university and, of course, the family gathering to celebrate (see smiling faces below . . . dad's new chant is "no more tuition!"). At that point, it was difficult to tell whether I was coming or going! This past weekend was spent in Gettysburg, PA with the members of the Pennsylvania Division and this weekend I'll be joining members of the Michigan Division at their annual meeting.
A lot of things happened in April--tax season, Earth Day and, of course, Administrative Professionals Week. We had well over 200 newspaper articles and business journal articles this year (which we can't reprint for our members due to copyright restrictions). IAAP statistics were featured in the
I see a correlation with IAAP. Basketball teams are formed by recruiting. IAAP teams are formed through elections. Neither group has a say in who they'd like their teammates to be. However, both teams need to work together to develop a rhythm; one that utilizes each individual member's strengths or skills to their greatest potential to achieve the goal of the team. And, when the season is over or the IAAP fiscal year comes to an end, the makeup of the team changes - seniors graduate and presidents move on . . . to a much deserved rest! What that means is, every year teams lose a portion of their time together getting to know the attributes of their new teammates and how best to bring their skills into play such that it benefits the entire team overall.
It's February and in the accounting world, busy season is in full swing! In fact, between work and IAAP responsibilities, things have become downright crazy! Did I mention totally stressed? It's what we refer to as feast or famine. Everything's due at the same time or there's nothing to do! Preparation for the Spring Board Meeting is also in full swing. We've been busy working on the agendas and it's taken about ten days to get the agendas laid out, with bringing forward topics or assignments from the prior meeting, making sure we've covered all the agenda topics that occur specifically at this meeting, and ensuring we have all reporting subcommittees listed. And just when you think it's complete, there are revisions and more revisions! Thankfully, we've gone green with our board books, and everything is electronic.


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In a bit of an unexpected turn, ESPN Radio is apparently reporting that Oklahoma will lead the BCS rankings when they are released later tonight.
That would be a bit of a surprise, though Oklahoma's schedule has certainly been formidable with wins over Florida State and Texas. It also serves as a reminder that margin of victory is not part of the BCS formula.


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Planning your trip to the adventure capital of the world? You won't want to miss this packing list for your New Zealand getaway.
When I was packing for my open-ended trip to New Zealand last year, I had a one-way ticket and a work visa good for a year's stay. I knew I'd be living out of a travel pack for some time and wanted to take only the essentials to travel light. The problem is, New Zealand is the adventure capital of the world, and I planned on having plenty of adventures. That requires a certain amount of gear on top of the usual backpacker's scant wardrobe, so I needed to plan carefully.
This was a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants journey with a healthy dose of the unknown. But a few things I did know. I'd be WWOOFing on organic farms [work attire], backpacking in the mountains [camping equipment and warm hiking attire], playing in the ocean [swim wear], and occasionally dipping into civilization [presentable dinner/pub attire]. And I'd be documenting it all, which meant a few electronics and some old-fashioned pen and paper.
The action-based approach was the right way to go in a country like New Zealand that demands movement and adaptability. I knew I could come by some things--like a surfboard and wetsuit or fly rod, plus certain toiletries--after I arrived. But, as an avid backpacker and camper, I didn't want to take a chance with my wilderness essentials. In the end, I opted out of any bulky standard luggage (it's best to be able to carry your loads on your back in New Zealand) and went with an ample 90-litre travel pack for gear and clothing with a smaller daypack for personal items like books, camera, and an extra layer. Luckily, I also had a travel companion, so a few things, like computer and cameras, could be shared between us.
Here is the perfect packing list I was able to compile based on my own travel experience in the great country of New Zealand:
Clothes (Layers are key)
- Jeans (one pair)
- Shorts (one pair)
- Wool socks
- T-shirts and button-ups
- Zip-off quick-dry hiking pants
- Quick-dry shirts for outdoor activities
- Fleece jacket
- Lightweight down pullover
- Base layers (top and bottom)
- Swimsuit
- Rain jacket
- Tennis shoes
- Flip flops
- High-cut waterproof hiking boots (wear these on the plane to save room in your luggage)
- Water shoes/sandals (with buckles or straps to stay on your feet)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Bandana
- Watch (water-resistant)
- Wool beanie
- Lightweight insulated gloves
Gear and Extra (This might seem like a big list, but is most important for New Zealand travel.)
- Lightweight 2-person backpacking tent
- Down sleeping bag (15 degrees or warmer)
- Ultra-light inflatable sleeping pad
- Pots and backpacking stove (buy fuel after you arrive because it's not allowed on the plane)
- Trekking poles
- 3-liter water bladder (such as CamelBak)
- Water filter/iodine tablets
- Lighter and matches
- Small med kit (ibuprofen, bandages, gauze, tape, etc.)
- Knife/multi-tool
- Headlamp
- Batteries
Toiletries (You can buy most items locally, but bring any of your preferred items)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Extra contacts and solution
- Bar of soap & Deodorant
- Toiletry Kit
- Razor and shaving cream (or just grow a beard!)
- Digital camera
- Mini HD video camera
- iPod/Music Player
- Laptop (This is optional. I needed it to document my trip for a story, but it can add extra weight if you don't absolutely need it.)
- Tablet/Kindle (optional)
- Electronic chargers and adapters
- Passport and driver's license (plus copies of both)
- Credit cards
- Cash
- Pens and notebook/journal
- Books and guide book
- Travel Pack (with chest strap and waistbelt for heavy loads)
- Daypack
- Camera bag
- Packing Cubes & Sacs
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A former bar near the University of Toledo (UT) campus is being targeted for a future off-campus student housing complex.
The former Omni bar, located along Bancroft Street, had its share of problems, and neighbor Jim Harris is glad the bar went out of business.
"They'd keep you up until 3-3:30 in the morning," Harris said. "The police would be out here, a lot of busted bottles out here, different things of that nature."
District 5 Councilman Tom Waniewski said he and others have been speaking with a company that's targeting the property.
"I would get complaints out there," Waniewski said. "So when I hear of a developer who wants to put in some housing and dress up that area, of course I'm very interested."
WTOL has learned the interested company is called Polaris Real Estate Equities, with student housing developments at Cleveland State University, the University of Kentucky, and Indiana University.
The company president said it's too early to comment on the situation. Waniewski said this has the potential to be another 'cornerstone' project at UT.
"When they developed the gateway at Secor and Dorr, that's one bookend," he said. "I think this could be a good viable other side of campus."
As of now, no plans have been submitted to city officials for approval.
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The Franklin Police Department says no wrongdoing was found by a Metro police investigation into a Franklin employee's possible misuse of personal information.
Franklin police and city officials had asked Metro police to conduct the neutral, outside investigation into the matter, which related to a database containing juvenile records.
The investigation found no wrongdoing, and there will be no further action by the department, according to the report.
The database information in question pertained to a member of Franklin police Chief David Rahinsky's family.
Franklin City Administrator Eric Stuckey said the alleged access to the information in question was not part of the employee's normal duties.
The Metro police investigation began in mid-May, and the findings were delivered to Franklin officials last week.
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KISSONLINE.com Over 400 diehard KISS fans attended Saturday's 2007 Cleveland KISS Expo. Special guest Eric Singer spent the day meeting fans of all ages, signing autographs and taking photos. Eric also held a lively 1 hour Q&A session. Director Louis Antonelli dropped by to discuss working with Paul on his upcoming Live Concert DVD. Throughout the day fans shopped, caught up with old friends and talked all things KISS. Cleveland's own KISS tribute band MR. SPEED closed the expo with a crowd pleasing 90 minute set. Thanks to all of the KOL supporters who stopped by our booth to say hi. It was a pleasure meeting you all. Judging from the attendance and crowd response, it's safe to say we'll be see you again next year at another Cleveland KISS Expo!
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