Byword

IABC/Tucson Chapter Newsletter – March 2007

In This Issue:

Get Real! Learn from the Experts at April Meeting
Need advice on a certain project or want some fresh ideas? Come learn how other business communicators have dealt with government communications, mass vs. individual communications, explaining complicated issues to the layperson, communicating with
employees who aren't connected to the Internet, working with outside agencies vs. creating marketing communications programs from within, and crisis communications. You'll get the chance to pick the brains of our panel of veteran business communicators and learn from their experience.

We've asked these IABC/Tucson senior business communicators to share
their expertise:

  • Laura Hagen Fairbanks, Community Relations Manager, Pima County Wastewater Management
  • Kathy Hippensteel, Marketing Manager, Hughes Federal Credit Union
  • Libby Howell, Corporate Communications Administrator, Southwest Gas Corporation

When: April 5, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: McMahon's Prime Steakhouse, 2959 N. Swan Road, Tucson, AZ
Cost: Members $18 with reservation or $25 at the door. Guests $25.

RSVP by April 3 to Mimi Villafane, mimivgib@yahoo.com. No-shows will be billed. When registering, be sure to indicate meat or vegan entree (menu details TBA).

Last Call for Cactus Quill Awards
The competition is open to everyone involved in business communications in Arizona. If you enter, you will receive constructive comments about your submission from business communications professionals in other states. Winners receive a personalized award, acclaim at our awards ceremony on June 7, and a personal mention on the chapter’s website.

Dates to remember:
Early bird deadline     March 23
Absolute deadline      March 30
Get all the details at http://www.iabctucson.com/quill2007.htm

Save the Date!
Plan now to attend the Cactus Quill Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 7 from 6 to 8 pm at the Temple of Art and Music in Tucson. Music will be provided by Homer Ceron. More details will be provided in the April issue of Byword.
Looking for a Few Good Board Members
We’re planning ahead and looking for a few good board members to lead our chapter in 2007/2008. If you are interested in learning more about IABC and having a great time working with a group of communications pros, call Mimi Villafane at 744-2944, ext 1363 to submit your name for next year’s chapter Board.

Help Pick a New Meeting Place
Want to try out lunch menus for the chapter? You can by helping your board choose a new site for the chapter's monthly meetings. We will pick three top possibilities and you get to help make a site inspection and try the food. It's part of the board's plan to improve the logistics of our monthly meetings to make it easier and more pleasant for folks to attend. The board also wants suggestions for a meeting place. Make your suggestions or volunteer to Elena Acoba, acoba@dakotacom.net.

Updates from IABC International - Learn from the Best
With over 100 work plans, "Best Practices in Communication Planning and Implementation (2006)" is an invaluable resource for any communicator. The 2006 collection features well-known companies such as BP, Virgin Mobile, Texas Instruments and Motorola. Go on line to see three sample work plans:

  • Division 1: Communication Management
    Excellence winner for Media Relations, Brin de Jasette--The Launch
  • Division 2: Communication Skills
    Excellence winner for Electronic and Digital Communication: California State Automobile Association--Join the Discussion Now
  • Division 3: Communications Creative
    Excellence winner for Publication Design: Harmony Gold Annual Report 2005
Upcoming IABC International Conferences and Events
28 March Web Seminar - Building Crisis Plans that Work http://www.iabc.com/education/webseminars.htm
 
28 March - 10 April Online Course with Ithaca College Designing & Modeling Communication Systems and Infrastructures http://www.iabc.com/scm/program.htm
 
29 March Teleseminar - The Human Connection: Keys to successful presentations http://www.iabc.com/education/teleseminars.htm
 
12-13 April - Business Writing Conference, Chicago (almost sold out) http://www.iabc.com/bw
 
19-20 April - Corporate Reputation Summit, Chicago (seating limited) http://www.iabc.com/crs
 
24-27 June - IABC International Conference, New Orleans http://www.iabc.com/ic
Share the magic with Chef Paul at the International Conference. Paul Prudhomme propelled the distinctive cuisine of his native Louisiana into the international spotlight. Award-winning chef and owner of New Orleans' famous K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, Prudhomme is also an accomplished brand expert.  Chef Paul's Magic Seasoning Blends® is recognized and distributed in more than 30 countries worldwide. Now you can experience the tastes and scents of Chef Paul's favorite dishes at our Lunch and Learning Session on Monday, 25 June at IABC's International Conference in New Orleans, sponsored by Dow Jones Corporate and Media Solutions. Chef Paul will stimulate your senses and imagination as he shares his recipes, cooking tips and life experiences. Seating is limited.
Send in those great photos!
Paul Tumarkin, Webmaster for IABCTucson.com, is hoping some of our members, friends and colleagues will have some photos they would like to have posted on our site. If you have some photos that you would like to contribute to the site – such as shots of beautiful Tucson as well as depictions of IABC gatherings, business meetings, and other aspects of business communications – please contact Paul at pkt@barkingshelby.com

 

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Tucson, Arizona 85733-3262