IASAP’S 17TH NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD IN TN
Mamallapuram: The 17th National Convention of the Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP) was hosted by the Tamil Nadu Chapter from April 28 to May 1, 2022 at Radisson Blu Resorts in Tamil Nadu.
IASAP which was founded in 1970 is the only Institute of lady Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in India having its Chapters in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, totaling over 1500 members. IASAP is affiliated to the Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in AsiaPacific.
Last year, IASAP lost its President Emeritus, Homai Mehta, who was deeply missed by all members and whose memory will be cherished forever.
IASAP has been organizing its National Convention for members every alternate year, for many years in Mumbai (Head Quarters) and at its six chapters in India. The core team organizers of this Convention comprised: Surekha Johnson, Convention Chairperson; Mangalapriya Balaji, Chairperson-Tamil Nadu Chapter;
Sudha R B, Arasi Shanmugam; Gita Rajamani, Usha Reddy and Jessie Edwards.
The theme for this National Convention, “Restore Renew Revive”, was chosen to reflect on areas which seemed unimportant in its quest for success, until the pandemic struck.
The objective of the Convention was to provide the best in terms of knowledgesharing and networking. At the inaugural ceremony on Day 1, the Chief Guest and Special Invitee, Dr. Jayshree Suresh, Former Dean, SRM University & Present Head
of MBA-Crescent School of Business and Lt. Gen. Arun, YSM, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, addressed the gathering of 140 delegates from Mumbai HQ and the 6 Chapters, led by the All India President, Kashmira Gamadia and Co-President, Edna Martis.
This National Convention shaped up to be an excellent and memorable with outstanding networking opportunities. Members expressed their enthusiasm to meet again at the 18th National Convention to be hosted by West Bengal Chapter in 2024.