Sunday 30 October 2011

A ‘Distinction’ for Katie and a triumph for Vic


Anyone who turned down the generous (free) invitation for APA members’ to attend the Hays PA Conference on Friday not only missed an outstanding event but also missed a demonstration of great organisation and polished delivery by the Chairperson, Victoria Darragh FAPA.

All PAs are great organisers but Vic managed to engender a sense of professionalism and fun into the day; which made it quite special. I and all the attendees would like to send Vic and her PA network a round of applause and our admiration. Well done to all involved – especially Hays who funded the event.

One of the highlights for APA was the presentation, by APA Directors Emma Kernan-Staines and Laura Richardson to Lucy Manning who recently attained a ‘Pass with Distinction’ in the PA Diploma (DipPA). Katie is an exceptional PA and joins the PA Elite who hold this very rare Award at this grade. Well done Katie.

Shown in the group are some of the APA Members attending the event: Claire Howard, Joan May, Sam Herridge, Terry Benson, Laura Richardson, Lisa Fawcett, Katie Manning, Jenni Newman, Tina Skilton, Anuszka Elland and Emma Kernan-Staines.

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1 comment:

Katie Manning said...

Thanks Gareth. The Hays PA conference was a real highlight in my personal development this year and the opportunity to network with many other enthusiastic PAs was welcomed. Receiving the diploma on the day was a real bonus and I'm happy that it now sits next to me on my desk.