Why Choose the North Jersey Chapter?
The North Jersey Chapter, with approximately 50 members, is one of 20 other chapters in New Jersey and one of nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Currently our members are employed with large corporations, mid- and small-sized companies, local hospitals, local government and educational institutions.
As of June 30, 2008, the North Jersey Chapter has 52 members:
Members are the foundation of our association, and are expected to further the Mission and Goals of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. There are four classifications of IAAP membership: Professional, Merited, Student and Associate Members.
Professional: A person who is, or within the last two years has been, employed as an admin, or is a teacher of business education.
Merited: A Professional member for five years at the time of retirement, and is 55 years of age or received forced work retirement due to physical disability or meets the requiremenst noted in Bylaws re: Vista Grande residents.
Student: A student at the time of admission to membership, enrolled in business education.
Associate: An individual, firm, or educational institution that sustains the objectives of IAAP.
Get Connected!
Our monthly dinner meetings, highlighted by professional and personal development programs, provide members with the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss mutual career concerns, share interests, form friendships, network and reach out to the community.
The chapter publishes a monthly newsletter to update members on chapter activities, provide educational information to enhance job performance, inform members of division, district and international activities and events, and keep members connected with each other.
Get Involved!
Involvement in chapter activities will give you numerous opportunities, in a supportive setting, to sharpen your leadership, event planning, public speaking, event planning, and organizational skills.
North Jersey Chapter Activities:
- Monthly dinner meetings with professional/personal development programs
- Leadership role opportunities
Administrative Professionals’ Day/Week recognition activities
- Scholarship award to a student pursuing a post-secondary business-related program of study
- Community service projects