April 22 - National Administrative Professionals Day

Happy National Administrative Professionals Day! Also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, today recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day.  

  

Celebrate these professionals on the Wednesday of the last full week in April of each year. 

The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Central to any business, these professionals keep an office organized and efficient.  

  

The day in the life of an administrative professional is varied from moment to moment. While organization is key to their success, their flexibility and ability to handle the unexpected make them valuable to any business.  

Some of their responsibilities include managing appointments, drafting letters and memos, booking business trips, coordinating appointments and planning meetings.  

Administrative professionals compile data and research information as well. Their organizational skills mean they pinpoint information quickly and keep the executive on schedule, whether they are in transit or with a client. They are central to an office or business running efficiently. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Celebrate by giving gifts to your assistant, such as flowers, gift certificates, gift baskets, candy or lunch. Honor your assistant by sharing your gratitude on social media using #AdminProfessionalsDay. 

HISTORY 

The International Association of Administrative Professionals promotes National Administrative Professionals Day. 

The observance first launched in 1952 when U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles W. Sawyer proclaimed June as National Secretaries Week.  

In that same year, June 4th was designated National Secretaries Day. In 2000, the name changed to Administrative Professionals when the day was also added and the events moved to April.  

How can you recognize an administrative professional today?

#AdminProfessionalsDay 

@iaaphq 

@nichecinema 

DATES 

April 28, 2021 
April 27, 2022 
April 26, 2023 
April 24, 2024 
April 23, 2025 
April 22, 2026 
April 28, 2027 
April 26, 2028 
April 25, 2029 

April 22 - National Earth Day

Happy National Earth Day! Each year on April 22, this day campaigns around the globe promote ways to save the Earth.  

  

Since its inception, the organizers promote events educating the public about a variety of subjects including: 

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  • climate change 
• • air pollution 
• • water pollution 
• • erosion 
• • recycling 
• • composting 
• • renewable fuels and power 
• • carbon footprints 
• • efficient cars 
• • rain forests 
• • ecosystems 

As citizens of the world, we can take actions protecting the Earth, its creatures and their habitats. Greener living can include more fuel-efficient vehicles or windows.  

It can also include landscaping for your climate reducing the amount of water required. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Celebrate by engaging in National Earth Day activities in your area. Ways to participate include: 

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  • Support and use recycling programs in your community.  
• • Volunteer to clean up local parks and streets on clean up days.  
• • Support and frequent green businesses. 
• • Use re-usable products versus disposable. 
• • Repurpose items that have outworn their use. 
• • Shop secondhand and thrift stores for gently used items. 
• • Use energy-efficient appliances or line dry your clothes.  
• • Walk or ride your bike to work if possible. 
• • Carpool or make one trip instead of multiple trips for shopping. 
• • Encourage your favorite products to reduce packaging. 

"The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something  today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard." ~ Gaylord Nelson – Founder of Earth Day 

Numerous green campaigns launch events around the globe each year. Join one near you or organize one that fits your community needs. Be sure to register the event as well!   

For example, check out One Square Inch of Silence. Founded on Earth Day in 2005, it encourages you to participate in expanding naturally silent spaces around the globe. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_H_m8lY3Y0 

Share your National Earth Day experiences and join the conversation using #EarthDay on social media. 

HISTORY 

In 1969, the concept of National Earth Day was established at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, California. 

On March 21, 1970, a sanctioned Proclamation was signed by Burmese diplomat and third Secretary-General of the United Natinos  U Thant. ("U Thant" in Burmese is the same as "Mr. Thant in English).

A month later, on April 22, 1970, American politician, environmentalist and U.S. Senator and governor Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day. 

While National Earth Day is not considered a national holiday, National Day Calendar® encourages you to learn more. 

In 1990, environmentalists held rallies in large cities around the country. The observance became a global event and hasn’t stopped since. 

How do you observe National Earth Day? 

#EarthDay 

@GoogleDoodles 

@EarthDayNetwork 

@unitednations 

@unesco 

@onesquareinch 

@nichecinema