Florida Team Attends National APA Conference

Eight members of the Florida Region attended the Administrative Personnel Association National Conference in San Antonio, TX, September 12-16. At the conclusion of the National Conference, two of our members received their Level 1 Certification (Kerri Nichols, Synod of South Atlantic, and Valerie Marlow, First Presbyterian of Marianna) as a  Certified Church Administrator. Achieved in a little over a year, this could be YOU or your Admin staff in 2014. 

A Few Reasons to Join APA: 

• EDUCATION on the History of the PC(USA), the Constitution of the PC(USA), General Assembly, Theology, and additionally, coursework in office software, web design, minute-taking, facilities-management, bookkeeping, stewardship, etc. 
• Fellowship & Connectionalism in the Church
• Personal Growth
• Spiritual Growth
• Professional Growth

Who Can Join?

• Secretaries
• Office Administrators/Managers
• Administrative Assistants
• Financial Staff
• Receptionists/Clerks
• Day Care Staff
• Volunteers

What Does it Cost to Join?
Membership dues are $75 annually. Conference fees vary by location, but a Florida Regional conference can be budgeted for less than $500. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

Where Do I Find Out More?
Visit the Florida APA Website at www.floridaapa.org.

 

Thursday in San Antonio

We had a great day in San Antonio. With the exception of a rain drizzle, the weather was perfect. It was hot, but not like our humidly Florida hot. I tell you what, may hair looks fantastic in Texas. 


Our National President, Freda Dye, chose to call the Executive Committee meeting to order in true Texas fashion. We don't need gavels around here. This is Texas!

Worship was led and Communion offered by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Logan (our conference Chaplain) and Rev. Dr. Richard Powell. Linda Rogers presented the Lord's Prayer in a beautiful version with song and sign. The offering collected was presented to "Haven for Hope."

Classes offered today were Spiritual Growth, Essentials of Budgeting, Polity III, and Directory for Worship. 

Later in the afternoon, we had a President's Reception to see could dress the most Texan. I saw lots of boots and cowboy hats, but you'll have to stay tuned on the winner. 

The Florida Team gathered for dinner and a night on the town. There was some confusion, getting lost, taking the wrong trolleys, but we ate and laughed the entire time. Stay tuned for stories and pictures from that outing. 

Love,
Ally

Florida Team Heads to San Antonio

Greetings Florida APA. Tomorrow and Wednesday, a handful of Florida APA members will be traveling to San Antonio, TX for the annual National Conference of the Administrative Personnel Association of the PC(USA). From the Florida Team, we have:

Rosanna Balzano
Valerie Marlow
Marilyn Mittelstadt
Yolanda Bengo (FL Treasurer)
Debbie Burleigh (FL Certification co-Chair)
Allyson Criminger (FL President & Communications Chair)
Nancy Fine (FL Membership Chair & President-Elect)
Kerri Nichols (FL Secretary and Nominating Committee)

We look forward to this time of learning and spiritual fellowship with all APA regions in beautiful San Antonio.

I'll keep you posted on business items as they progress.

Please pray for safe travels for your Florida Team and all of APA.

Peace,
Allyson Criminger
President & Communications Chair