Meetings
PAPEN has two chapters that meet weekly, North and South of Pittsburgh whether or
not a speaker is scheduled. Meeting cancellations are posted on this website.. The
meetings are interesting, productive and rewarding for all concerned. Attendance
ranges from a few people to twenty or more, and visitors are particularly welcome.
We invite you to come to a meeting and see for yourself what we do.
The North Chapter meets Monday mornings at 9:00 AM at the
Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2942 East Hardies Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
Click here for directions.
The South Chapter meets Friday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at
the Westminster Presbyterian Church,
2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241. The meetings are in Fellowship
Hall, which is the large room on the lower level of the North Wing. Park in the
north lot, enter through the entrance marked "Welcome Center" and take the steps
to the lower level or enter through the doors on the lower level at the back of
the North Wing, past the gym.
Click here for directions.
The Executive Board meets at 7:00 PM every other Monday of every month,
at Kings at Route 60 and I79.
Chapter meetings typically include activities such as:
Guest Speaker - who makes a presentation on a career related topic.
Recent topics have included Mid-career Retooling, Job Search Organizing, Time Management,
and Listening Skills. Our speakers are experts in their fields, and many
are widely-recognized lecturers, consultants, and authors. Hearing them provides
an education that isn't available anywhere else at any price.
Networking - in a focus group with other PAPEN Participants. This
includes practicing the personal presentation known as the "two minute drill"; where
Participants describe themselves, their professional accomplishments, and the kind
of work they are seeking. The drill is part of your personal advertising campaign,
and is a presentation typically made in a networking interview. A good one will
succeed in creating specific images in the mind of listeners, which will increase
their interest in helping you with your job search. When you practice your drill
at a meeting, other Participants can critique it and offer constructive advice.
Review of Job Leads - received recently from local employers or
recruiters. There is also time for discussing information in the PAPEN bulletins.
Each bulletin is loaded with excellent information such as networking tips, job
search tips, upcoming chapter schedules, Participant success stories and contacts
within the organization as well as in related organizations.