Spring Goals

Spring is just around the corner and with it comes many tasks and activities. With Easter and Holy Week almost here let us not get too wrapped up in the busyness of it all and remember to celebrate the Resurrection. Many people give something up for Lent, how about doing something new or different. Does anyone have any goals or new things that they would like to accomplish this spring? Please let us know by commenting!

Merry CHRISTmas

Joy to the World! During these tough times of economic crisis, job losses, family sicknesses, etc, there is one thing that is constant and that is God loved us so much to send his Son, Jesus Christ. Let us remember this special gift this Christmas and continue to spread cheer by saying Merry CHRISTmas!

Happy Thanksgiving

As we enter this time of the Holiday season, let us be thankful for what God has provided for us. Let your APA friends know what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving by posting a comment on our blog.

2009 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference

“This conference rocks!” That is one of many compliments that I heard about our 2009 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. Twelve people were able to attend this year’s conference in Grand Island, Nebraska. Everything was wonderful, the food, the presenters, all of the small details that were taken into care and consideration. It was all wonderful and many thanks goes to Rebecca Plambeck and Britteny Beckstrom for organizing and planning the conference. We had so much fun and learned so much. We also were able to introduce our region to our first time attendees: Rose Miller, Johnnie Means, and Zep Sylvis (Pacific Region). In addition to the classes we also recognized Judy Dill (Level I), Sue Nedderman ( Level II), Angie Palmer ( Level III), Suzie Payne (Level III), and Rebecca Plambeck ( Level I) on receiving their certification. We did complete some business at this conference and came up with new policies and a budget for 2010. (The details from this meeting will come out soon with a copy of the minutes from the meeting.) We also elected Rebecca Plambeck as our new secretary for our region. It was also decided that Alayne Stevens, Judy Dill and Bobbie Hoffman will be making plans for our 2010 conference.

Overall, this conference was such a wonderful time and I’m not talking just about the classes, food, and all of the freebies that we received this last weekend. The best part was the fellowship. We as a region are truly blessed to have such a great group in our region…and on that note I am excited to see all of you back at next year’s conference and those that couldn’t make it this year…well I’m anxious to see you in 2010.

God Bless,


Angie Palmer
Rocky Mountain President

Pacific Regional Conference

The Pacific Region is heading to Zephyr Point next week for their Regional Conference. Anyone else want to join us?

Business Meeting

Today was the annual business meeting of the Administrative Personnel Association. Here are some of the highlights....
1. Changes in the bylaws that were strictly grammatical with no changes in content
2. Election of Officers....National Secretary, Jan Tyson and National Treasurer, Carol Ferrantelli
3. Presentation of gifts to new attendees
The meeting is to be held over to Saturday evening for presentation of certifications and installation of officers.