Girardot Chapter attends Women Aware

Five members of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Girardot Chapter attended the Women Aware Conference "Taking on The Big Apple: The Core Values of Life" in Poplar Bluff on September 15. Attendees were: Marge Philips, CPS/CAP, Laura Henson, CPS/CAP, Michelle Overbeck, CPS/CAP, Chris Waite, CPS/CAP, Chapter Treasurer and Women Aware committee member, and Doris Dumey, CPS/CAP, Chapter President. There were several breakout speakers, including Girardot Chapter President Doris Dumey, CPS/CAP. Her presentation was "What's on Your Bucket List?"

Here is an excerpt from her presentation: "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans." -- John Lennon

Ever since Jack Nicholson starred in the movie in 2007 the term "Bucket List" philosophy has taken hold in our society. The term refers to a list of events, destinations, and activities an individual wants to do before they die -- or kick the bucket. Many people will say, "That is on my bucket list," but they do not have a list written down. In order to make dreams a reality, get serious about your bucket list. The first step is to actually commit to making a list of things you have always wanted to do. What is Doris' personal bucket list?

Doris moved to Cape Girardeau from Paducah, KY in 2004 and married Craig. The couple enjoys jumping out of airplanes every weekend the weather will allow! Doris has earned her A,B,C, and D license, Coach, PRO, and Instructor ratings. She has worked in the administrative field for more than 20 years. She works at Southeast Missouri State University as the Administrative Assistant in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. She is a Certified Professional Secretary, Certified Administrative Professional, and achieved International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Member of Excellence. She has also been a Mary Kay beauty consultant since 1997. Isn't it time you started your bucket list?

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