The History of GAEOP

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

     In 1937 a group of Atlanta secretaries decided a state organization was needed to offer opportunities for professional growth and personal development ...  the Georgia Association of School Secretaries became a reality. Its purpose, constitution, and goals were patterned after the national association, and there was even a mascot to go with Nancy National. Charter members numbered 28, dues were 50 cents, and the first president was Mildred Hutcheson. Vital records were lost and little is known about the early years of GASS. We do know that the fledgling organization changed its name to the Georgia Association of Educational Secretaries in the 50's and its first newsletter, The Georgia Educational Secretary, was published in 1952 at the request of President Margaret Wynn. The organization continued to grow slowly but surely.

     In 1979, the name was changed to follow National's lead and became the Georgia Association of Educational Office Personnel in an effort to assure all clerical personnel in Georgia that this was their professional association. Another newsletter was introduced in 1975 by President Annette Ford, and Superintendent Charles Ford, of Ware County, who became GAEOP's first honorary member, for naming our new publication The Secre-Teller.

      In 1982, a member's handbook was developed; a motto and organizational colors were developed and GAEOP continued to provide professional opportunities for its members through conferences and meetings. We are proud of what GAEOP has become and honor the elements of excellence that have been contributed by members and officers throughout the years.  It is with confidence and pride that we look forward to the exciting adventure of the  21st century

     In 1991, we changed our name to our present name, Georgia Association of Educational Office Professionals (GAEOP).  Our newsletter took a new name in 2000, and is known as: The Communicator. In 2002, GAEOP went online when our website was launched!
 

Some Historical Facts: (pdf files)

     Past Presidents of GAEOP

     Honorary Members of GAEOP

     Past Recipients of the GAEOP Administrator of the Year Award