The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals with approximately 28,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development.

The association founded in 1942 as the National Secretaries Association to provide a professional network and educational resources for secretarial staff. The association's name was changed in 1998 to the International Association of Administrative Professionals to encompass the large number of varied administrative job titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative support staff in business and government.

The Bartlesville Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals was formed on April 1, 1971, in the Ballroom of Hillcrest Country Club with 32 charter members.

Our Objective is to promote continuing education, keep the membership up to date with information available for career advancement, and provide networking opportunities.

Our Role as Administrative Professionals shall be defined as individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordination of information in support of an office-related environment and who are dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen profession.

For information about becoming a member of IAAP, please visit http://www.iaap-hq.org/join or contact us at info@iaapbartlesville.org. « less