The Administrative Management Society was a professional management society. It promoted the application of management methods for commerce and industry for the purpose of increasing productivity, lowering costs, and improving quality. It encouraged and participated in research while promoting sound employer/employee relations.

WOODY BALDWIN NIGHT — AN AMS SPECIAL!

7:15 p.m. Annual Business Meeting - Andrea Allston
7:30 p.m. Main Program – WOODY BALDWIN NIGHT!
Master of Ceremonies - Christian H. Fredericks
Testimonial - Ruth E. Keany

PLANNING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DESTINY
Dr. Woodrow W. Baldwin

Our speaker is affectionately· and respectfully referred to as Mr. AMS. Woody's AMS history is rich with achievement and fond memories. Woody has been a member of the Boston Chapter-AMS since 1956. After serving on a variety of committees and in progressive officer positions, he became President in 1968. During his year as President, the Boston Chapter earned more achievement awards than at any time in history. Membership was over 300 — at an all-time peak. Woody initiated and conducted "Fireside Chats," an extra monthly professional activity which was well received.

Woody served as AMS Area Director from 1970-72. He was the AMS International Chairman of Education from 1967-69 and initiated the college chapter program. He served on the AMS International Board of Directors for four — years and was a member of the task force which developed the Chapter Achievement Program. In 1972, Woody earned the AMS Diamond Merit Award for outstanding contribution to the profession of administrative management.

Woody's achievements are not limited to the Administrative Management Society. He has twenty years experience as Chairman, Department of Management at Simmons College, Boston, where he served as a Professor of Management for over twenty-five years. Prior to Simmons, he was Assistant Professor of Office Management and Business Education at UCLA. His educational background includes a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts in Business Administration and Doctor of Education degrees from the University of California. Los Angeles.

He has done consultant work for several business concerns such as Lockheed Aircraft Company and Twentieth Century-Fox Studios. Woody has written numerous articles for professional magazines and is co-author of Gregg Speed Building for Colleges, Readings in the Field of Business and The Dynamic World of Education for Business. Woody is a past president of the American Collegiate Retailing Association. He is also a member of the American Business Communication Association, the Society for the Advancement of Management, and the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools. He is active in numerous political and community affairs and is currently president of his neighborhood association.

Woody has been listed in Who's Who in American Education as well as Who's Who in the East. Since his retirement in June, 1982, he owns and operates a small business known as Woody's Goodies, Inc.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Boston Chapter

Boston Chapter — Officers and Director and Standing Committee Chairman — 1968-1969 (Woody Baldwin second third from left)

WOODY BALDWIN NIGHT — The ambience of the State Street Bank Roof, the magnificent view of Boston and excellent food, created a night to remember. With a larger than normal turn out and the room filled with feeling of love and respect for Woody, he was truly honored; and as always gracious in receiving the first annual Woody Baldwin night award.

Both Woody's acceptance speech and talk were short, to the point and gave one "food for thought." We wish to thank Chris Fredericks for being a fine MC and Ruth Keaney for her warm introductions and presentation.

The following letter was received from Woody:

Dear Friends in AMS,

Words fail me when l try to express how honored 1 am that you have established the management award in my name. I can't think of a better way to be remembered. And the Revere bowl will always be a tangible reminder of your thoughtfulness.

The award far surpasses anything I could have fantasized. The fact that it comes from AMS, my favorite professional organization, makes it all the more impressive to me.

If I have contributed to AMS in the quantity and quality suggested at the meeting, then I can only say I was doing what comes naturally when a person is enjoying himself. I never had the feeling that I was "working" when I was doing things for AMS.

My best wishes for a successful future for the Chapter and the Society.

Sincerely,

Woody Baldwin

AMS Past Presidents (Woody Baldwin standing second from left)

Management Matters
Newsletter of The Boston Chapter, Administrative Management Society
Vol. 55, No. 7 — March 1986

DR. WOODROW W. BALDWIN AWARD

We are pleased to announce that Donald H. Nickerson has been selected to receive the "Woody" Baldwin Award for 1986.

Don has been a member of the Boston Chapter for 24 years. During this time he has served the chapter and the society faithfully in varying capacities. He served as chapter director 1962-64, treasurer 1964-75, president 1975-76, secretary 1976-77, area officer 1977-78, international director of Area 1 in 1978-80, and as a member of the international finance committee from 1980-86. Don is also recipient of the Society's Merit Award, Diamond Merit Award and the 300 Club.

The purpose of the "Woody" Baldwin Award is to recognize that member of The Boston Chapter who has contributed time and talent to an extraordinary degree for the betterment of the Boston Chapter and the International Society.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
SUITE 222,25 HUNTINGTON AVENUE,
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116
October 24, 1973

An Open Letter to: Dr. Woodrow W. Baldwin
Simmons College
300 The Fenway
Boston, Mass. 02115

Dear Woody:
As you said, "To be a substitute is difficult enough to Bear, but to be a substitute substitute is hitting the bottom of the Barrel”. I will add, ".And then to be asked to go out into the night in the rain to get your material, without first letting you have your dinner, will certainly make it difficult for you in the future to address the Boston Chapter of A.M.S. as 'My friends' "

Naturally, of the "aforementioned", I avidly disagree with hitting the bottom of the barrel". Fortunately at our last meeting we saved "the best wine” ‘til last. (I’ve heard this has been done before. )

To get to the purpose of this Open Letter: I can’t remember how many times I have said "thank you, Woody - that was great - the material you gave me was perfect - or, the information or advice was so timely will you meet with me and go over this material, etc.”

After the meeting the other night I called you Mr. A.M.S. 1 have met some fine people in A.M. S. and it seems to me the “great ones'" are so willing to share their knowledge, abilities, and talents, and then remain so unassuming and humble.

I wish behind this pen was an author of accomplishment — but unfortunately, no, so I can only say, "You were great — GREAT, Woody.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,
Ruth E. Keany
Program Chairman
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OCTOBER MEETING, Thursday, October 22,Friday, October 23, 1970
Colonial Statler Hilton Inn, Wakefield, Mass
Area One Conference — Boston AMS Chapter

"Are Business Men Waltzing Thru the Rock Generation?"
Speakers — Dr. Woodrow W. Baldwin, Dr. John Seward Fielden, Margaret M. Henning

JANUARY MEETING, Thursday, January 20, 1966
Hampshire House
Social: 5:15 P.M.,  Dinner: 6:00 P.M.,  Meeting: 7:00 P.M. (Cost of meal ---- $4.00)

"MAKE YOUR LETTERS MAKE MONEY FOR YOU"
Speakers -- Margaret Ann McKenna and Woodrow W. Baldwin

Dr. Woodrow W. Baldwin is Professor of Business and Director of the School of Business Administration at Simmons College.  Before accepting this position in 1956, he was associated for ten years with the University of California, Los Angeles, as Assistant Professor of Office Management and Business Education.  He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and his master's and Doctor of Education degrees from UCLA.

He is co-author of "Gregg Speed Building for Colleges" and "A Guide for the Teaching of Shorthand and Transcription."  As author of "Boston Dines Out" under the pseudonym of Woody Hub, he is probably the outstanding authority on Boston restaurants.

Dr. Baldwin belongs to many professional organizations.  He is Vice President of the American Collegiate Retailing Association and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.  He lectures frequently to businessmen, teachers and student groups throughout the country.

The Administrative Management Society

The Administrative Management Society was a professional management society. It promoted the application of management methods for commerce and industry for the purpose of increasing productivity, lowering costs, and improving quality. It encouraged and participated in research while promoting sound employer/employee relations.

ABOUT THE AMSF SCHOLARSHIP

AMS was the original sponsor of the Certified Administrative Manager (C.A.M.) certification, an advanced level certification for administrative managers. ICPM administered the C.A.M. from 1995-2004. In December 2007, the AMS Foundation ceased operations and left funds to ICPM to create a legacy for AMS to continue its work in management education. For information about scholarship eligibility, email ICPM at icpmcm@jmu.edu.

The First Administrative Management Society Foundation Scholarships Are Awarded by ICPM — Fri May 8, 2009

The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), a leading management development and leadership educator, announced today it has awarded the first annual Administrative Management Society Foundation (AMSF) scholarships to adult learners seeking to develop management and leadership skills and verify a level of managerial competency by obtaining the Certified Manager (CM) certification

"ICPM is honored to perpetually recognize AMS as a professional management society by offering AMSF scholarships annually to CM applicants," said Dr. Robert Reid, Executive Director, ICPM, and Dean of JMU`s College of Business. "The scholarship funds will provide opportunities to working professionals to develop essential skills to lead and manage effectively in the workplace and receive recognition for achieving a level of management competency."

Reid continued by stating, "Upon completion of the CM certification, these certificants will benefit from increased confidence on-the-job and a sense of personal accomplishment. The professional `CM` credential will distinguish them from their peers and provide support for career advancement."

ICPM will continue to offer AMSF scholarships annually as a legacy to the Administrative Management Society. Scholarship submissions received in December of each year are awarded the following February.