Leaping Forward in the Changing Workplace

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
The Chinese Association of Secretaries & Administrative
Professionals (CASAP) is a recognized professional and nonbusiness body in Taiwan.
Its primary objective is to develop and promote all members’
capability, value, competitiveness in the workplace by providing
educational and international training programs for making
continuous improvements and also keep good networking with
all other professionals.
˙The Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries and Rumah
CASAP is a member of the Association of Secretaries and
Administrative Professionals in Asia-Pacific (ASA).
Our website: www.chinesesecretary.org.tw
˙West New Britain Association of Secretaries, Inc. (WNBAS)
ASA – THE ASSOCIATION OF SECRETARIES &
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS IN ASIA PACIFIC
The Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals in
Asia Pacific (ASA) was founded in February 22, 1974 by Virginia
P. Elbinias of Philippine Association of Secretaries (PAS). PAS
hosted the first ASA Congress in Manila in 1974 attended by
delegates from secretarial associations of Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Republic of China, Singapore,
Thailand, and Australia.
The wonderful idea of setting a larger Asian Association was
promoted and to-date the following secretarial associations are
the members of ASA.
ASA Main Objectives:
1. To gain recognition for the Secretaries & Administrative
Professionals, as a professional.
2. To promote friendship, understanding, unity and the
exchange of ideas among Secretaries and Administrative
Professionals in Asia Pacific
3. To encourage the establishment of secretarial associations in
Asian countries.
4. To encourage more countries to join ASA.
(MAPSA)
˙The Chinese Association of Secretaries and Administrative
Professionals (CASAP)
˙Distinguished Secretaries’ Society of Pakistan (DSSP)
˙Japan Secretaries & Administrative Professionals Association (JSA)
˙Sri Lanka Association of Administrative & Professional Secretaries
(SLAAPS)
˙Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professional (Brunei)
(ASAPB)
˙Philippine Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals,
Inc. (PAS)
˙The Women Secretaries and Administrative Professionals Association
of Thailand
(WSAT)
˙Ikatan Sekretaris Indonesia Dan Administratif Professionals
Indonesia (ISI)
˙Hong Kong Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals
Limited (HKASAP)
˙Singapore Association of Administrative Professionals (SAAP)
˙Indian Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals
(IASAP)
˙Professional Secretaries’ Welfare Association (Bangladesh) (PSWA)
˙Korean Association Of Administrative Professionals (KAAP)
ASA Congress is held biennially and it is hosted by one of the
member associations on a rotation basis according to seniority of
their memberships in ASA.
Post Congress Tour
Date :
October 1 (Friday) – October 3 (Sunday), 2010
- 3 full-day trips
Tour Fare: US$ 450/Person ( minimum group: 10 persons)
US$ 400/Person (over 20 persons)
Fares Included:
˙Transportation arrangements for the whole trip.
˙Meals are provided for the whole trip.
˙3 nights hotel accommodation with twin room are provided.
˙Entrance fees for all sightseeing spots arranged.
˙Travel Insurance.
˙English Guide service as well as other guiding tips.
The 20th ASA Congress
Remarks: Transportation on departure for Airport is not
included on October 4.
Will ask for quotation if required.
The Association of Secretaries and
Administrative Professionals in Asia-Pacific
Option 1: Discovery Taiwan – Western Trip
Day 1 Sheraton Taipei Hotel → Formosa Aboriginal Culture
Village → Sun Moon Lake Cable Car (Ropeway) →
Sun Moon Lake Boat Trip → Chiayi
Day 2 Chiayi → Alishan Forest Recreation Park → Lukang
Day 3 Lukang → Lukang Historic Tour → Sanyi Wood
Sculpture Museum → Yingge Ceramics Museum and
Pottery → Taipei (overnight)
Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village was established in
1986. The culture village features aboriginal cultures, combining
tourism, culture and educational functions.
Alishan is very famous for the sunrise view and the cloud
ocean as well as the Alishan Forest Railway. The best timing to
watch the cloud season is autumn.
By visiting the Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum , tourists my
find many of amazing creations of wood sculptures around the
world.
Option 2: LOHAS Taiwan - Eastern Trip
Day 1 Sheraton Taipei Hotel → Lintienshan Forest Park →
Mataian oldest Amis village → Lalan’s House →
Hualien
Day 2 Hualien → Taroko Gorge National Park →
Baimi Village Clogs Museum →
Loudong Forest Park → Yilan Jiaosi Hot Spring
Day 3 Yilan → Centerfor Traditional Arts → Sheng Yang
Water plants Leisure Park →
King Car Whisky Distillery → Taipei (overnight)
Lintienshan Forest Park was named "little Shanghai" in the
past. The history began with the Japanese Government set up a
logging business at Lintienshan in order to meet the needs of the
War in 1939.
Developing the cultural industries has been a very important
policy of the government. The Forestry Bureau plans to establish
the Lintienshan Forestry Cultural Park to conserve a unique
logging heritage within a valuable exhibition space and set an
example for the cultural tourism industry
Taroko National Park, located in east Taiwan, is a worldrenowned land of majestic beauty and marble-walled gorge
scenery. The Taroko Gorge is composed mainly metamorphic
rocks, such as marble, gneiss, "schist",etc. The name, Taroko,
means the "magnificent and splendid" in the language of Truku,
the aboriginal tribe who resides in the area.
KAVALAN is the earliest clan that inhabited the Lan-Yan
plain. It represents sincerity, honesty, and the spirit of step-bystep cultivation, which is just like the faith that the KAVALAN
whisky presents to everybody.
26 September ～ 1 October 2010
Sheraton Taipei Hotel, Taiwan
Leaping Forward in the Changing Workplace
<Please refer to actual announcement for any traveling schedule
which will have to be modified>
Organized and hosted by:
Chinese Association of Secretaries and
Administrative Professionals
Dear honored guests,
On behalf of the Taipei City Government and its citizens, it is with great
pleasure that I extend our warmest welcome to the delegates for the 20th ASA
(The Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in Asia Pacific)
Congress. Welcome to Taipei!
As you may know, the congress has been held in 14 countries since
1974, and this is its second appearance in Taipei. The theme of this
year’s gathering is “Leaping Forward in the Changing Workplace,”
and the major goal is to enhance the professional abilities of
secretaries and administrators. I am sure that the event will be one
of productive learning and exchange of ideas.
While taking part in this event, please also take advantage
of your stay in Taipei to explore this beautiful and vibrant
city. Taipei has become a dynamo of progressiveness and
a symbol of prosperity. Taipei 101, the second tallest
building in the world, is the city’s icon destination and a
popular destination frequented by residents and tourists
alike. This ultra-modern building is well complemented by
the prestigious National Palace Museum, plush 24-hour
bookstores, and a tasty offering of savory delicacies at our
night-markets, vendor stalls, and five-star restaurants.
Preparations for the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo
are now well underway, and we look forward to seeing you
all back in town to join us for this big event, kicking off in
November and ending next April.
As the host city and sponsor of the 20th ASA Congress,
we at the Taipei City Government extend our heartiest
welcome to you. We wish you a wonderful and successful
experience, and hope you bring home the most beautiful
memories.
INVITATION
On behalf of all the Secretaries and
Administrative Professionals in Taiwan, we
cordially invite you to visit the beautiful
island of Taiwan for 2010 ASA Congress. In
addition to the luxurious hotel, gourmet food
and exciting entertainment programs, the
congress provides exceptional opportunities
for you to obtain the latest skills, concepts,
confidence in apt to networking with the
administrative professionals all around Asian
Pacific regions.
According to Chinese Lunar Calendar,
2010 is the Year of Tiger, whose symbolic
characters are Forward Looking, Brave and
Self-Confident, always tends to leap forward
to stay ahead. 2010 ASA Congress is indeed
your springboard to personal excellence,
you would not like to miss this significant
opportunity to join us!
Jennifer Lee
PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
SATURDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2010
19:00 hrs
DAY 1 (PRE CONGRESS)
14:00-15:30 hrs
ASA Council Presidents & Coordinators Welcome Dinner
SUNDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
DAY 2 (CONGRESS)
07:00-08:30 hrs
Breakfast (ASA Council Presidents & Coordinators only)
09:00-16:00 hrs
ASA Council of Presidents’ Meeting & Lunch
09:00-17:00 hrs
Registration of Delegates (Secretariat)
18:30-22:00 hrs
Opening Banquet
Dr. C.Toanna Lei
Dress Code: Office Attire
15:30-16:00 hrs
Coffee Break
16:00-17:30 hrs
ASA Bazaar
Dress Code: Traditional/Formal
MONDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2010
DAY 3 (CONGRESS)
07:00-08:30 hrs
Breakfast (for All Foreign Delegates)
09:00-10:30 hrs
Official Opening of the 20th ASA Congress
Dress Code: Smart Casual
18:30-22:00 hrs
Opening Remarks by ASA Congress Chairman
10:30-11:00 hrs
WEDNESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2010
Opening Remarks by ASA Founding President
07:00-08:30 hrs
Breakfast (for All Foreign Delegates)
Speeches from Guests of Honor
09:00-17:30 hrs
Educational Tour
DAY 5 (CONGRESS)
Dress Code: ASA T-Shirt
Coffee Break
Photo Opportunity for ASA Delegates by Countries
12:30-13:30 hrs
Lunch
14:00-15:30 hrs
The Business Trends and Issues
18:30-22:00 hrs
Light Dinner
Dress Code: Very Casual
THURSDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 DAY 6 (CONGRESS)
Mr. Robert Blohm
07:00-08:30 hrs
Breakfast (for All Foreign Delegates)
15:30-16:00 hrs
Coffee Break
09:00-09:45 hrs
Summary of ASA Council of Presidents’ Meeting
16:00-17:30 hrs
Work-Life Balance(Your Best Life Now)
“Life is a novel and the writer is you”
09:45-10:15 hrs
Coffee Break
10:15-12:00
Presentation of Certificates of Attendance
Exchange of Gifts
Handover of ASA Flag & Gavel
Presentation of Professional Secretaries' Welfare Association (PSWA-Bangladesh) - 21st ASA Congress Host
Country Member Association
KAAP Installation as Reinstated Regular Member
Ms. Jane Wu Chan
Dress Code: Office Attire
18:30-22:00 hrs
Cultural Night
Dress Code: Smart Casual
TUESDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2010
DAY 4 (CONGRESS)
07:00-08:30 hrs
Breakfast (for All Foreign Delegates)
09:00-10:30 hrs
Social & Environmental Resibilities
“Creating Wine for Society as well as yourself through
your Career”
11:00-12:30 hrs
Dress Code: Office Attire
12:00-13:30 hrs
Lunch
14:00-16:00 hrs
Rehearsal of Performance for ASA Members Association
18:30-22:00 hrs
Closing Banquet
Dinner & Performance by ASA Members Association
Ms. Cindy Chen
12:30-13:30 hrs
Dress Code: Traditional/Formal
Coffee Break
The Ultimate Professional(Administative/Management
Skilts)
“The changing world of Work”
www.blohm.cnc.net
Robert Blohm is an American and Canadian investment banker, economist and statistician who for over a decade has advised the US, Canadian,
Japanese and Chinese electric power industries on market structure and operation and on transmission system planning and operation. Mr. Blohm
is senior advisor to State Grid Corporation of China's China State Power (USA) Inc. He currently teaches at China's Central University of Finance
and Economics's Chinese Economics and Management Academy funded by the World Bank. Mr. Blohm has made presentations on electric power
markets and reliability to the European Union and many of its member utilities and ministries, to Malaysia, and to Taiwan. He initiated investment
by Tokyo Electric Power Co. Ltd. and Hydro-Quebec in Automated Power Exchange Inc. of California and Texas, and profitable divestment of
the Orion Power US IPP joint venture by Tokyo Electric just before 9/11 and the Enron collapse. Mr. Blohm is the first foreign editorial advisor to China's oil & gas
industry's journal of record, the International Petroleum Economics monthly. Mr. Blohm has advised the Taiwan government in 2005 on electricity policy. Mr. Blohm
is listed in Who's Who in America , Who's Who in the World , Who's Who in Finance and Business , and Who's Who in Science and Engineering. He holds a postgraduate degree in economics from Columbia University, and an MBA in international finance and a BA in philosophy & mathematics from McGill University. Mr.
Blohm helped arrange the first visit to China in 1995 by his professor, Nobel economist Robert Mundell, defender of the fixed RMB.
FRIDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2010
DAY 7
07:00-08:30 hrs
Breakfast (for All Foreign Delegates)
Departure
Check Out & Airport Transfer for Overseas Delegates
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, 1-3 OCTOBER 2010
DAY 7-9 POSTCONGRESS TOUR
“Life is a novel and the writer is you” Jane Wu Chan
Jane possesses 2 Masters of both Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance, Old Dominion University and Master Of Social Work, Pittsburgh
University. She is now an Associate Professor in Social Work Department Tunghai University, the Dean of student affair Tunghai University,
the chairperson of department of Social Work Tunghai University, an Associate Fellow and Certified REBT Therapist /Supervisor of Albert Ellis
Institute, a Certified Counseling Psychologist in Taiwan, a Certified Psychological Consultant in China, a certified Expert in Traumatic Stress of
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress Board, a Board member of Chinese Association of Psychological Consultant, a Trustee Of
Taiwan World Vision, and a Professional Consultant for Abused Women Hotline; Child Abuse Hotline; Tunghai Student Counseling Center;
Tunghai University Family Enrichment Center.
Jane has provided hundreds of trainings consisting of Social Workers in Taichung Veteran Hospital, Psychiatric Social Workers in Psychiatric Medical Network, School
Counselor Continue Education Network, Teacher Chang Hotline, Taichung Life Line Association; Taipei Life Line Association; ELAIN Life Line Association, Cosmo
Light Counseling Center, Christian Care Counseling Center, and Earth Quake Disaster Rescue Teams.
“Creating Wine for Society as well as yourself through your Career” Christopher Traub
Mr. Christopher Traub
10:30-11:00 hrs
Robert Blohm
PANEL OF SPEAKERS
Dress Code: Casual Elegant
Welcome Remarks by ASA President
11:00-12:30 hrs
ASA President
Leaping Forward in the Changing Workplace
ASA Award Presentation
ASA Attendance Award (5,10,15,20 recipients), & Dinner
Dress Code: Office Attire
CASAP President 2010/2011
Mayor of Taipei City
The Ultimate Professional(Administative/Management
Skilts)
“In Search of a Brave new world”
www.sesasia.com
Christopher Traub is Chief Executive Officer and Cleantech/Sustainability Practice Lead, and a Co-Founder of the SES Group. Over the past 22
years, Mr Traub has led and supported hundreds of senior level search engagements across a broad range of industries, supporting both private
and public corporations, as well as private equity and venture capital investors, in building world-class leadership teams. He is particularly well
known in Asia for his search work in the technology and clean technology sectors. He travels extensively in North America, Europe, and Asia,
regularly attending leading global CEO forums. Mr. Traub graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies &
Cultural Anthropology. Mr. Traub is fully bicultural and bilingual in English and Mandarin, is a keen outdoorsman and musician, and is a
committed contributor to global Sustainability initiatives. He is an Advisor to Circle of Blue (water scarcity), Dr. Sylvia Earle's MissionBlue (ocean biodiversity), and the
CorporateEcoForum.
“The changing world of Work” Cindy Chen
The world leader in human resource solutions
Cindy Chen joined the Adecco Group in 1993 and is now the Country Manager for Adecco Personnel Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) since 2003. Prior to this
appointment Cindy spent 16 years in Adecco Taiwan where her roles included General manager of Adecco Staffing business, Branch manager in
Taipei and Kaohsiung and consultant, playing a key role in the restructuring of the business unit and doubling profits in Taiwan. Cindy obtained
an EMBA from the National Chengchi University, and a BA from Soochow University in Business Administration. Adecco is the leader in human
resource solutions, both globally and in Taiwan. With over 5,500 offices in 60 countries & territories, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of
services, connecting more than 620,000 colleagues with over 120,000 clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent
placement, outsourcing, consulting and outplacement. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company.
Lunch
↘ Taroko Gorge National Park
“In Search of a Brave new world” C. Joanna Lei, Ph.D.
Dr. Joanna Lei has over 25 years of experience in media, CIT, and financial service industries. Her experiences span across private sector, public
sector and NPO/NGO, both in the United States and the Asia Pacific region.
Since repatriating to Taiwan in 2000, Dr. Joanna Lei has had a number of high profile positions including two in the public sector: Chairperson of
the state-owned Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Enterprise, and Legislator (Senator) of the Legislator Yuan. During her service at the LY, Dr. Lei was the
Chairperson of Statute and Organic Law Committee which was responsible in forming the country’s ground-breaking Intellectual Property Court.
Between 1987 and 1996, Dr. Lei worked in the media conglomerate Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. in New York. She was the highest-ranked Asian in
American media then. From 1997 to 2002, she led a media and communications investment team jointly sponsored by ING-Barings and CEA
based in Singapore and Taipei.
Dr. Joanna Lei received her master and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Her B.A. was from the National Taiwan University. She co-founded Hope Agent Corps
in 2001, which promotes college volunteerism through education.