BECOME A MEMBER

WHY JOIN?

Valuable benefits are offered to many in the business world, whether they are fully qualified Administrative Assistants or working as "assistants" to management in the diversified marketplace. The Association may make it possible for the Assistant to advance in the world of business.

MEMBERSHIP YEAR

The fiscal year runs from April 1st to March 31st.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please complete the application form to begin receiving all of the benefits The Association of Administrative Assistants membership has to offer. Alternatively, please contact us at membership@aaa.ca and a form will be mailed to you

Because we require your signature and the attached resume, etc., the form cannot be processed online. You can mail it to us at one of our Branches or to the National Vice-President responsible for new member inquiries, all of which are included on the form. Don't forget to include your resume and other relevant information.

Benefits to Members:

• EDUCATION: Our Association offers an accreditation attained through courses available in respected institutions of learning across Canada. This accreditation, recognized in the professional environment, can lead to greater challenges, opportunities, and financial remuneration to those who have achieved the Qualified Administrative Assistant (Q.A.A.) designation
• PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: We sponsor a variety of enriching events and activities within our local branch communities and nationally: conferences, receptions, lunch/dinner meetings, workshops, seminars/forums, guest speaker events, and fundraising campaigns.
• LEADERSHIP: Our Association produces voluntary leadership that can make a difference in our professional environments, in our industries, and in our communities.
• VISION: A characteristic of a true leader is the ability to mobilize toward the future. Our Association can help you visualize opportunities which lay ahead and offer the opportunity of becoming a member of an association on the leading edge.
• YOUR INTERESTS: Our Association represents your interests before the business community and government. If your professional environment or industry faces major challenges, our Association can assist our members in providing accreditation, information on salary, role of an administrative assistant, etc.
• CAMARADERIE: Our members are professional people who have many of the same concerns, needs, and interests as you. We are the kind of people you enjoy meeting. Membership gives you and your peers the opportunity to speak with a single voice on matters of importance in the workplace.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: When you are facing a problem, our Association membership can be a resource for a variety of solutions, advice, contacts, inspiration, and suggestions on a wide range of issues. Our Association provides members with the opportunity to discuss mutual problems, probe new directions, share thoughts and ideas - all with a high degree of respect, frankness, and sincerity.
• EXPERTISE: We can assist you in what you are trying to achieve. We can share information on how your peers have already accomplished their goals. Your Association is as near the telephone or e-mail. If you need more detailed information, members can put you in touch with individuals who have the 'know-how' you require or can point you in the direction of solutions and strategies.
• NETWORKING: Association events, meetings, and information exchanges make networking a reality for you. One of the greatest pleasures of our Association membership is participation in our Annual Meetings. Educational sessions led by successful peers as well as regionally and nationally recognized business experts are thought-provoking and stimulating.
• TRAVEL: Whether it is strictly for business and educational purposes, or for a combination thereof, the Association offers you and your family the opportunity to attend Association events at memorable destinations across Canada.
• CREATIVITY: One of the most valuable benefits of our Association membership is the opportunity to 'listen in' on the creativity of our peers.
• NEW MEMBERS: Today's youth will become the leaders in the years ahead. Our Association membership assists in bringing this leadership to fruition - our window of opportunity to tomorrow.
• PUBLICATIONS: Our Association offers two publications to share news, trends, research, and commentary.

There is something special about celebrating successes and triumphs with like-minded people; of achieving recognition for the good work we have done; and of feeling the satisfaction of true accomplishment. These are true rewards of our efforts. OUR ASSOCIATION HELPS YOU, MAKE THEM.

Benefits to your Employer:

• Your ABILITY to manage people, situations, and equipment.
• Your FLEXIBILITY to embrace new challenges in business, optics and still-young technology.
• Your COMPATIBILITY to work as a productive member of a team.
• Your RESOURCES to provide instant access to valuable information resources and networks.
• Your VALUE as educated personnel committed to continued self-improvement.

Membership Categories:

Regular Members

Those who have general education and business training, have experience as an Administrative Assistant and who are employed in such function or a related field, at the time of application.

Associate Members

Those who, in the opinion of the Association, are deemed to be worthy of membership but do not yet meet the criteria for Regular Membership. An Associate member may serve on a Committee but may not serve on the National Board and Branch levels, does not have voting privileges, and should qualify for Regular Membership within two years.

Corporate Members

Corporate/Business/Agency Members are persons, corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities as are approved by the National Board who or which contribute the annual fees established by the Board towards the support of the Association. Corporate Members shall be entitled to notice of all meetings of members, shall be entitled to attend all member meetings, but shall not be entitled to vote at meetings of members of the Association.

Prospective members shall be assessed on the basis of their job description and experience, not on the title of the particular position in which the applicant works. Applications for Branches are approved by their respective Executive Committees and those for Members-at-Large shall be approved by the National Vice-President.

FEES

Membership fees for regular and associate members are determined each year at the Annual General Meeting.

National Fees for regular membership are currently set at $132.00 for the year (2010-2011).

PRO-RATED FEES FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY

PRO-RATED FEES FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY
April	$132.00	October	$66.00
May	$121.00	November	$55.00
June	$110.00	December	$44.00
July	$99.00	January	$33.00
August	$88.00	February	$22.00
September	$77.00	March

For Corporate Membership: please contact membership@aaa.ca for fee scale.

CONTACTS FOR MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES:

Barrie/Simcoe County Branch: barrie-simcoe-membership@aaa.ca
Calgary Branch: calgary-membership@aaa.ca
Edmonton Branch: edmonton-membership@aaa.ca
Greater|Grand Sudbury Area Branch: sudbury-membership@aaa.ca Hamilton Branch: hamilton-membership@aaa.ca
Toronto Branch: toronto-membership@aaa.ca
Members-at-Large: MAL-membership@aaa.ca

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CURRENT NEWS

A resounding success ... the recent national annual events held at Blue Mountain, Ontario were well attended and the professional seminar day on Friday, June 4th was a sellout success. Host Barrie/Simcoe County branch thanks all participants and our two speakers who provided insight into the partnership between employer and admin assistant - "Be The Ultimate Assistant" Bonnie Low-Kramen, pictured above (www.BonnieLowKramen.com) and Deborah Joslin who guided participants' goal-setting and vision-boarding - "Directing your Future" (www.admindesk.ca)

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