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Congratulations to the 2007 Athena Bates CPS Memorial Scholarship Winners
In April 2006, Chapter members voted to name our scholarship "The Athena Bates CPS Memorial Scholarship." Athena Bates was a founding member of Satellite Chapter 50 years ago and passed away in 2005. She remained a member until her death.
Silvia Diaz (West Valley Occupational Center) and Loan Hoang (Pierce College) will receive their checks ($100 each) and certificates at the May 2007 Chapter meeting.
Previous Scholarship Winners
2006 -- Wendy Gledhill and LuAnn Robertson
2005 -- America Soto and Laura Rodriguez
These scholarships are awarded to a student studying to become an office professional. The student must receive a recommendation from a sponsor, normally their instructor. The student must submit an application stating why they chose the administrative professional career path. Winners are selected by the Chapter Board of Directors and presentations are made at the May Chapter meeting. Each winner received a check for $100 and a certificate.
Terry Carlton 2008-2009 Program Chair received her CPS in May 2008.
2006-2007 Membership Chair and 2007-2008 President, Mel Yap, received her CPS in November 2004 and her CAP in November 2006.
Tanya Hendrix CPS received her CAP in November 2005.
Administered by the Institute for Certification, a department of IAAP, the Certified Professional Secretary program is the recognized standard of excellence in the administrative profession. More than 250 examination centers worldwide offer the exam, which is given every May and November.
There are currently more than 58,000 CPS recipients with over 10,000 candidates sitting for the examination each year.