MISSION STATEMENT

NYSAEOP, the only state wide, non-union organization, is dedicated to the continued professional growth in preparing members to meet the challenges of a changing world.

The Association shall promote and support:

Life-long Learning

Leadership

Team Networking

Educational Resources

CODE OF ETHICS

As educational office professionals, we affirm our belief that an education is the birthright of every child, and pledge ourselves to the preservation of that right. We recognize the special province of the professional educator and the significance of the responsibilities he assumes. We also recognize the unique role of the educational office professional and the importance of the contribution the office professional makes.

THE LEADERSHIP

NYSAEOP was organized in 1952 by secretaries with the vision to see the role of the educational secretary as an important factor in the expanding educational spectrum.

An elected Executive Board continues to seek programming for professional growth.

Affiliation with National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP). The President represents NYSAEOP at the annual conference as a voting delegate to the Advisory Council of this organization.

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OUR GOAL

ENHANCE NYSAEOP MEMBERSHIP

The Executive Board will enhance membership by:

• Promoting and providing the avenue and support through learning opportunities;

• Personal contact;

• Utilization of technology necessary to meet the needs of the Educational Office Professional.

• Evaluating the characteristics and professional needs of its members;

• Recognizing the dedication of its membership to the profession and our Association;

• Improving membership benefits;

• Utilizing the expertise and professional experiences of its members.

• Enhancing publication of the Empire News;

• Continuing to expand the NYSAEOP Web page;

• Expanding interaction and communication between the Executive Board and membership.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Three-day conference in the fall, often featuring nationally known leaders in education.

• Spring Regional conference hosted by one of the six (6) regional areas of the state.

• The Executive Board members will assist affiliated associations to plan other activities as requested and are ever alert to the needs of the educational office professionals of New York State.

• Professional Standards Program sponsored by National Association of Educational Office Professionals. Informational workshops on this topic are always a part of our conferences. Our PSP Liaison to NAEOP is always ready to help groups or individuals get started in this program.

ELIGIBILITY

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

All persons engaged in secretarial, clerical, or accounting work in educational systems in New York State are eligible for membership in NYSAEOP upon payment of annual dues.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Shall be open to persons interested in advancing the purposes of the organization but who are not eligible to be active members, upon payment of annual dues. Associate members shall have all the privileges of active members except that of holding office or voting.

RETIRED MEMBERSHIP

Shall be open to any educational office professional who has been a member of the Association, upon payment of annual dues. Retired members shall have the privileges of active members except that of holding an elected office.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Professional networking with others

• Reduced conference registration fees

• Eligibility to apply for NYSAEOP’s Helen F. Nicloy Member Scholarship.

• Eligibility to sponsor a candidate for NYSAEOP Administrator of the Year.

• Updates on Legislation affecting education in New York State.

• Updates on Retirement changes that affect members.

• Updates on activities of Local Affiliates.

• Access to individual assistance with NAEOP’s Professional Standards Program (PSP) application and certification requirements.

• Opportunity for statewide publication of members’ articles.

• Each new member joining after September 1, in any given year, holds membership until the following December (16 months).

• Three issues of the Association newsletter.

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AFFILIATE BENEFITS

NYSAEOP offers the opportunity to any local or county association to affiliate.

Affiliated Associations are entitled to:

• Representation on the Advisory Council

• Sponsor candidates for the Isabel M. Paddock Student Scholarship

• Sponsor a candidate for NYSAEOP Office Professional of the Year.

• Under the auspices of NYSAEOP, affiliation can be valuable in forming a cohesive force for educational office personnel, thus profiting from the social and business assets of such fellowship.

• A brief summary of Executive Board meetings is sent to affiliated association presidents.

• Affiliates receive updates on Legislation.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Empire News

• Our official newspaper, Empire News, is published three times a year and features news of NYSAEOP and its affiliates, announcement and registration information on upcoming NYSAEOP conferences, as well as updates from Area Directors to keep members apprised of coming events.

NYSAEOP's Web Site

• www.nysaeop.org, is a convenient stop along the information highway to get an overview of our association with the click of a button.

• The site includes information on membership, leadership, conferences, links to other association websites, as well as a glimpse of NYSAEOP’s history, mission and purpose, at any time from anywhere.

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