Happy Turkey Day,
Issue #8 -2015 – AUGUST
First Coast Administrative
Professionals
P. O. Box 19931
Jacksonville, FL 32246
www.fcapjax.com
Presidential Perspective
Inside this issue:
From the Desk of the
President
Special Insert
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Alhambra: 9 to 5 Event
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Alhambra: Christmas
Carol Event
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Treasurer’s Note & Our
BEEZY BEES!!
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Networking Give and
Take: What Does it
Really Mean?
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About FCAP & Welcome
New Members
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Program Fees
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Announcements and
Team Standings
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Who Am I?
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50/50 Winners and
Birthdays
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Support our Meal
Sponsors
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Meetings and Events
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Official Education
Partner
First Coast Administrative Professionals, Inc. is officially an
incorporated entity in the State of Florida!
This is
a huge step toward the infrastructure we have been working
on for many months. In the works is still our not-for-profit
status which we hope will be coming soon. In the meantime,
bask in the glory of this milestone.
This month Judy DiGeorgio is our educational speaker. Come
prepared to learn how to enhance your networking skills. Judy
is a professional networker. Plan to attend and take advantage
of this timely discussion.
We are currently looking for members who are interested in
leadership development and willing to take on a challenging role
with the organization. You can hold a position, be a committee
manager, or work on a single project.
Tickets are still on sale for the two shows at Alhambra: September
26th is 9 to 5 Musical and December 12th A Christmas Carole.
Payment options are available for everyone. This is the last of this
year’s fundraisers for FCAP so be sure to come out and help
support us.
The newsletter secret word contest is back on. Somewhere inside
this issue you will find the tricky word that could earn you $5.
Good luck!
Robin
Robin Henderson, CAP-OM
2014-2015 President
“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful energies of success. When you do a thing,
do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own
personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your
objective. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
SPECIAL ‘THANK YOU’!!
Robin Henderson, CAP-OM
FCC President 2011-2014
FCAP President 2014-2015
Many of you are aware of our First Coast Chapter IAAP® (International Association
for Administrative Professionals® (FCC). FCC was founded by Julie Smith in June
2006. She was President for 2 years and Brooks has hosted it since it’s inception. In
2011, Robin became FCC’s President and served three (3) years until IAAP disbanded
its chapters and divisions in 2014. At that time, Robin along with Julie Smith, Shirley
Durrant, CAP-OM and Denise Pusateri, CAP-OM decided to apply for our own EIN
number and form First Coast Administrative Professionals , Inc.(FCAP).
So in June 2014 FCAP was founded and we were so very happy to see many of our
FCC current members join FCAP. In addition, we were excited to see SO many ‘past’
FCC members come to FCAP and learn about all we could now offer under our ‘new
structure,’ especially our partnership with the University of North Florida’s
Continuing Education Division (UNFCE) as our ‘preferred educational partner’ under
the direction of Tim Giles.
With our new structure and excellent learning and development programs we have
now grown to nearly 50 members! I personally want to thank all those who helped
us get started. But even more so, I’m extremely grateful to Robin Henderson who
has been our President for a combined FOUR (4) YEARS! Through her strong
leadership we are who we are today and I personally cannot thank her enough. I,
with the support of Brooks for a meeting place and catering for 2011–2013 when we
were able to begin getting meal sponsors could not have gotten us to where we are
today without Robin’s leadership! She’s helped keep my dream and goals for this
organization alive.
There are also many of our original FCC members who have also contributed much
time and energy to keep this dream a reality and I thank all of them also. OUR First
Coast Administrative Professional’s, Inc. is something I hope ALL of us are proud of
and will continue to promote and share all we have to offer to others you know so
we may continue to grow! God Bless all our Members!
THANK YOU!
Julie Smith & FCAP!!
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ALHAMBRA - September 26 Event!
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ALHAMBRA - December 12 Event!
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Hey There – from Shirley Durrant, CAP-OM - Treasurer
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MORE OF OUR BEEZY BEES!!
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MORE OF OUR BEEZY BEES!!
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Networking Give and Take: What Does it Really Mean?
We often hear that networking and other relationships are about give and take, but
what does that really mean?
Networking is often likened to a bank account. When you open a bank account, you
first have to make a deposit before you can withdraw any money. Even today with
overdraft protection, that is a temporary measure for emergencies, and at some point,
to balance your account, you have to make a substantial deposit. So it is with your
relationships, you have to first make deposits before you can make any withdrawals you have to give before you can make any withdrawals. – you have to give before you
can take. During emergencies when you have to take far more than you have given,
later, you have to make a concerted effort to put more ‘give’ into the relationship and
‘take’ less.
So what does all of this have to do with job seekers? A lot!! Time and time again,
studies have shown that the most common way for job candidates to find employment
is by networking. Therefore, understanding how networking works is critical to the job
search process. The concept of give and take is so important that Adam Grant, a
professor at the Wharton School of Business, researched the topic. According to Grant,
the givers and takers are at two extremes, “The takers are people who, when they walk
into an interaction with another person, are trying to get as much as possible from that
person and contribute as little as they can in return, thinking that’s the shortest and most
direct path to achieving their own goals.”
On the other hand he adds, “We have this strange breed of people that I call “givers.”
It’s not about donating money or volunteering necessarily, but looking to help others
by making an introduction, giving advice, providing mentoring or sharing knowledge
without any strings attached. These givers actually prefer to be on the contributing
end of an interaction.” And Grant’s research supports the fact that the way to success is
by giving – not taking! Therefore, whenever fcap you meet interesting people at
networking events, to follow-up and start giving to the relationship, do what Grant calls
the 5-minute favor, which is asking yourself, “What value can I add for this person by
spending five minutes or less?” When you have your answer, do exactly that.
What this research means, is that job seekers have to find ways to be of service to
others, so that they are top-of-the-mind when employment opportunities arise.
Give and take in action also means going through your contact list to determine
which of your contacts need to meet each other, mentoring others with less
experience, sharing important knowledge and information with your contacts. Even
though you are being helpful without any strings attached, the law of reciprocity comes
into play, and those you have given to, will want to return the favor. Read more about
Adam Grant’s research on Givers and Takers.
Posted to: Career+Work
Topics: Job Search Tips
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About FCAP!
Already a Member? Remember to bring guests and share
the FCAP career enhancement and learning opportunities!
The annual dues are $75 plus a one-time $5 processing fee = $80.
Renewal dates for 2016 will be based on your ‘join’ date in
2014/2015 and only $75!
Visit our website: www.fcapjax.com – register online @
http://www.fcapjax.com/FCAP_Membership _Application.pdf
Then you’ll definitely want to know about FCA P’s New M ember
Incentive Program!
Each member that sponsors a guest who joins *FCAP will receive $10 CASH!
to be awarded the month after the guest becomes a member.
PLUS
You will automatically be entered into the quarterly drawing for $25 cash!
One entry for each new member sponsored during April - July.
Drawing to be held at August 20, 2015 Meeting.
The more new members sponsored, the greater your chance of winning!
* FCAP new member means dues must be paid in full to qualify.
Welcome our newest FCAP Members!!
Congratulations to our Sponsors!!
Sponsored By:
Imelda Losenara, Brooks Rehabilitation
Lauren Creel-Zuravnsky, Brooks Rehabilitation
July 18
July 28
Josie Vasay
Sue Hermiston
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PROGRAM FEES OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM FEE REMINDER
Members are provided with eleven (11) educational programs a year with
speakers from UNF’s Continuing Education Division. To help defray the costs
incurred,there is a $5.00 program fee assessed at each meeting.
We offer the options for paying our program fees. Please choose the one that
works best for you. Use the form below and bring with you to the July
18 th meeting. Our sign in sheet will be coded based on those paying semiannually and/or annually.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions?
Contact Julie Smith,Vice Chairman, at (904) 610-2050 or J-j71@comcast.net
Educational Program Fee Form
Print Name: __________________________________
Option: (Please check one.)
For semi-annual and annual options, please make check payable to FCAP.
$ 5 monthly:
$20:
(bring to ea. meeting)
August – November; no charge for Dec. meeting
Year 2016
$30.00:
$25.00:
$55.00:
Jan. – June
(1st semi-annual payment)
__ July –November (2nd semi-annual payment) OR
__ Forthe Year!
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Announcements & Team Standings
Don’t forget these important dates!!
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Aug 8 – Networking Luncheon – TBD
Sep 26 – Alhambra - “9 to 5” Musical
Dec 12 – Alhambra - “Christmas Carole“
Team Attendance Contest – Phase II
It’s time to start PHASE II of our Team Attendance Contest!!
Below are the new teams, as well as the months they need to choose
someone as their “Who Am I?”
Team Captains
Team Captains
Go Getters
Optimistics
Newsletter Mo.:
October
Feb. 2016
Newsletter Mo.:
September
Jan., 2016
Brenda Minier
Carmen Simkanich
Anissa Baker
Debbie Latek
Denise Pusateri
Felicia Miller
Jay Goff
March Spotlight! &
Team Captain
Josie Vasay
Kelly Holland
Georgia McClendon
Jan MacLean
Judy DiGeorgio
Lakisha Jackson
Lana Milesevic
Team Captains
Team Captains
Comeback Kids
Magnificents
Newsletter Mo.:
August – Winona Goff
December
Newsletter Mo.:
July – Kinita King
November
Adrianne Colyer
Caroline Fleet
Cathy Kilpatrick – June
Team Captain
Daphne Colbert
Christina Bennett
Ellie Holman
Denise Brzozowski
Kelly Rigdon
Jodi Tygrest
Liz Gant
Julie Smith
Lori Switzer
Karen Falco
Kinita King – July
spotlight
Linda Johnson –
Team Captain
Maria Moral
Deb Davis
Linda Gail Rowe
Linda Cason
April Spotlight!
Lori Washington
Sue Hermiston
Feb. Spotlight!
Shirley Durrant
Linda Montonera
Robin Henderson
Sarah Schultz
Winona Goff – August
Spotlight
Felicia Brinkley - NEW
Imelda Losenara - NEW
Lauren Zuravnsky - NEW
Mary Gillette
Tammy Moore – Team
Captain
Sub-Total
(12)
Terri Nearmyer
May Spotlight!
Sue Kluxzewski
Tiffany Phillips - NEW
Team Standings:
3
Sub-Total
(12)
3
Sub-Total
(12)
6
Sub-Total
(12)
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Who Am I? – Meet Winona Goff!
Winona Goff
“Comeback Kids Team”
Publix Super Markets
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All members and guests are welcome to participate in our monthly 50/50 program:
Purchase one ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for only $5! Winner of the drawing gets to take
home HALF THE CASH!
50/50 winners and amounts..... Below are some of our lucky winners:
2014:
June
July
August
September
October
November
Denise Brzozowski
Winona Goff
Denise Brzozowski
Kinita King
Terri Nearmyer
Linda Montonera
$19.00
$18.00
$15.00
$23.00
$14.00
$22.50
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Sue Hermiston
Tammy Moore
Maria Moral
Denise Brzozowski
Terri Nearmyer
Lori Switzer
Tammy Moore
$19.50
$26.50
$23.00
$22.00
$18.50
$24.00
$25.50
2015:
Happy Birthday! August
8/2
Georgia McClendon
8/25
Judy DiGeorgio
8/29
Jan MacLean
8/30
Lori Switzer
“ It’s extremely important to look at both what we know from a research perspective
and what we get from the field and from people in practice.”
Howard Spivak
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Please Remember our Meal Sponsors!
Mary.schmidt@jasonsdeli.com
4375 Southside Blvd.
904-620-0707
pmiller@firehousesubs.com
4347 University Blvd. South
904-731-1888
davolicatering@gmail.com
7035 Philips Hwy.
904-738-5415
jrancour@mojobbq.com
1607 University Blvd. W.
904-732-7200
Laura.Montgomery@panerabread.com
9810 Baymeadows Rd..
904-645-5747
Events1066@publix.com
904-262-4187
clarastidbits@gmail.com
1076 Hendricks Ave.
904-396-0528
Trina.Williams@Stickyfingers.com
8129 Point Meadows Way
904-493=7427
As you and/or your family and friends visit any of
our wonderful meal sponsor locations, please be sure
to let them know you are a representative of our
First Coast Administrative Professionals Association!
This is the only way they know
WE SUPPORT AND RECOMMEND THEM!
SIMPLY PRINT 1ST Coast Admin. Prof. on the receipt or attach
a business card if you have them. Thank you!
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Let us know what topics you would like instructors to
come and share with us for 2016!!
Board of Directors Meetings
Member Meetings
Events and Activities
Remember to bring guest(s) and sponsor new members for CASH awards at meetings!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
Administrative Professional’s Day Luncheon is Wednesday, April 27, 2016!!!
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