About Us

Athens Chapter IAAP meets the third Tuesday of each month for a Program and Chapter Meeting, with the exception of April, October and December.In April we forgo our meeting to partner with the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education for the Administrative Professionals Day Conference. In October the Chapter Hosts an Executive Appreciation Breakfast for National Boss Day (October 16), and in December we have a holiday social and gift exchange.  For our 2011-2012 year we will hold our Programs and Business meetings at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. 

Pathways to Excellence

The IAAP Pathways to Excellence Recognition Program is designed to raise your value as a career-minded administrative professional by becoming a Member of Excellence, a Chapter of Excellence or a Division of Excellence. The program has a set of guiding principles; learn more under the "Principles" tab. You can learn more about these distinctions under their individual tabs, or you can consult our Pathways to Excellence FAQ for more information. You can now find lists of the members, chapters and divisions that have achieved awards this year by clicking on the above links and scrolling to the bottom. (You will need to be logged in to see this information, though!)

Division of Excellence - 2008-2011
Chapter of Excellence - 2009-2010
Members of Excellence

  • Rhonda Bray, CPS/CAP - 2011
  • LaVonne Goldschmidt, CPS/CAP 2008-2011
  • Cora Wright - 2011

Community Service Projects:

  • Keep Athens Beautiful/Chase Street Ramps Clean-up (Quarterly)
  • Canned Food Drive (Annually)
  • Project Safe/Donation of Necessities (Annually)
  • Prevent Child Abuse Athens Walk (Annually)
  • Department of Labor - Professional Clothes Drive (Twice Yearly)

Chapter History

Athens Chapter was chartered by Fairways Chapter on April 29, 1962, with 18 members. Mrs. Pat Van Cleef served as the first President. The Chapter has hosted the Division Annual Meeting three times: 1966, 1972 and 1993. The Chapter hosted the Georgia Division Student Conference in 2007, and is hosting the 2012 Certification and Development Workshop/Student Conference in 2012.

Several Athens Chapter members have served on the Georgia Division Board of Directors beginning with Ms. Thelma Culver, who served as Treasurer from 1968 – 1969; Vice President from 1972 – 74; President from 1974 – 1975; and Director from 1975 – 1976. Ms. Juanita Smith CPS served as Vice President from 1981 – 1982; President from 1983 – 1984; and Director from 1984 – 1985. Ms. June Cooke served as Secretary from 1992 – 1993; and Vice President from 1993 – 1994. Currently Ms. LaVonne Goldschmidt, CPS/CAP serves as Division Secretary 2011-2012, Treasurer 2010-2011.

Rhonda Bray, CPS/CAPserves as Athens Chapter President (4th term).  We have a diverse membership from Athens Clark County, Athens Technical College, Georgia Power Company, and the University of Georgia, to name a few. 

Visitors are always welcome at attend our monthly Programs and Chapter Meetings, as well as Division and International events.  Come visit with us.  We’d love to meet you!

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