I wanted to add an endorsement to the message regarding the Mock CPS
Exam.  If you have even been slightly considering taking the CPS exam, I
would encourage you to take the mock exam.  To my knowledge, the mock exam
was not available at the time I was preparing for the   CPS exam.  What a
wonderful service is provided through the opportunity to preview the exam
format.

Not only is this an opportunity for staff to receive a significant pay
increase, but it is also an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in
the profession.  It is clearly a statement of going above and beyond.  So,
to all those who are "toying" with the idea, I say "go for it".  You can do
it!--Yvonne Kilpatrick, BS, CPS, Physical Therapy Program


At 12:08 PM 3/12/2003 -0500, Pat Gordy wrote:
>This e-mail is for UTC secretaries.
>
>If you are interested in participating in a CPS (Certified Professional
>Secretary) Mock Exam on a Saturday, April 12, please respond to this email.
>You would have the opportunity to see how you will be tested in the actual
>exam; however, actual exam questions for the current year will not be on
>the Mock Exam.
>
>The Mock Exam will be organized and sponsored by the Chattanooga Chapter of
>The International Association of Administrative Secretaries.  There is a
>$20 charge for it, but it  would be money well spent. Remember that UTC
>secretaries receive a 9% pay increase for passing all parts of the actual
>CPS Exam, which is given on the first Saturdays in May and November each year.
>
>If you are interested, please email the Chattanooga Chapter IAAP
>Certification Chair, Cecilia Hearn CPS, [log in to unmask]  She will send you
>an application by email.
>
>Sincerely,
>Pat Gordy CPS
>President, Chattanooga Chapter