ILLINOIS DIVISION NEWS

The Elign Chapter hosted the 58th Illinois Division Annual Meeting April 30 - May 2, 2010 at the Elgin Holiday Inn & Suites Northwest.  Patricia Pollman, CPS served as IDAM Coordinator and Ruth Felske, CPS served as IDAM Assistant Coordinator.  Great Job!!

Jeannette F. Peters, CAP was installed as 2010-2011 Illinois Division President at the 58th Illinois Division Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2010.  Jeannette is a member of Chicago Lake Shore Chapter.  Here's an excerpt from her speech:  "Consider how you can use your passion to the benefit of your chapter and or division? Many of you are already doing this. We have talented artists, writers, people good at marketing, public speaking, numbers, event planning, and people good with people. By sharing your talents with IAAP you are benefiting yourself, because you are doing something you love and showing, by example, that it’s great to volunteer for a committee or board position. New members will see that it can be beneficial to them personally and professionally. In addition, you are giving your passion a purpose."  To read the full context of Jeannette's speech, click Here!

Peggy Harshman gave her outgoing President's speech on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the 58th Illinois Division Annual Meeting.  Peggy served as the 2009-2010 Illinois Division President and is a member of the Elgin Chapter. Here's an excerpt from her speech:  "I often think where would I be right now if I had not joined IAAP.  Would I have stepped out of my comfort zone?  Could I get up in front of a large group of people and speak without stuttering?  Could I hold my emotions in a professional manner?  Well the answer to these questions is no."  To read the full context of Peggy's speech, click Here!