As an office professional in a transportation, food service,
central, business or district office, you automatically become
a member of the Administrative Council by joining or renewing
your NAEOP membership. In addition to the tangible benefits NAEOP
provides (see Membership page) you have access to a nationwide
network of those who walk with you on this amazing journey.
In the last twenty years we, as educational office professionals,
have seen many changes in our country, our communities and in
our offices. One of my former administrators once told me, “Wendy,
change is an opportunity for growth. There’s a reason this
is happening, and when it’s done, you’ll look back
and see how much you’ve grown.” Change is the one
constant in our lives. There are changes we look forward to and
those we fear; however, one thing is for sure, things will not
stay the same no matter how much we wish they would. We can despair
that a change has come and assume things will be worse, or we
can look with excitement at the new possibilities the change presents.
Our profession is continuously evolving. Change in our offices
is inevitable. Let’s share our “change survival tips”
with each other this year and celebrate how they have made us
grow to be stronger, better, more efficient educational office
professionals.
Administrative Council Member Goals for 2011-2012:
- Recognize that as educational office professionals, consistent
professional development is both necessary and valued
- Develop responsible skills in handling changes within the
workplace
- Strive to develop a mental attitude that will bring peace
and happiness
- Initiate positive changes in our work and personal lives
- Keep our energy and spirits high in order to prevent fatigue
and worry
- Focus on positive influences in our lives
- Accept each others’ differences and be more open to
learn from each other
- Be willing to give some of ourselves in order to help others
succeed
Wendy L. Heslink, CEOE
Administrative Council Chairman
Fredonia Central School
425 East Main Street
Fredonia NY 14063
716.679.1581 ext. 2701
wheslink@fcsd.wnyric.org
“Take a chance! All life is a chance. The
man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do
and dare.” -Dale Carnegie
Administrative
Council Newsletter – Fall 2010 (pdf
download)
