Byword

IABC Tucson Chapter News January 12, 2010

In This Issue:

Reviving or Starting Your Nest Egg: Back to Basics of Retirement Planning
Your retirement savings likely took a hit in the last couple of years and life after work looks less rosy. If you're just getting started, retirement planning seems more daunting than ever.

Certified financial planner Jim Hall can help you get back on track­or start on the right one­in this Feb. 3 presentation on retirement planning. He'll cover the steps to determining how much to save and the ways you can using 401(k)s, IRAs and annuities. Hall won’t try to sell you anything or give individual financial advice, but remind you why retirement saving is important and how to reach your goals. When it comes to having a secure retirement, knowledge is power, so bring your questions!

Jim Hall is manager of Hughes Federal Credit Union's Financial Services. He discusses retirement planning basics with workers throughout Pima County. Hughes Federal Credit Union is sponsoring this event, thanks to member Kathy Hippensteel, by providing the venue, a workbook and light refreshments.

Reviving or Starting Your Next Egg:
Back to Basics of Retirement Planning
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 3-5 p.m.
Hughes Federal Credit Union training room,
971 W. Wetmore Rd.

Free for members, $5 for non-members, $3 for students RSVP by Friday, Jan. 29: members to events@iabctucson.com, others to this RSVP page with online payment option..

Win a Photo Session for Your Pet
Want to win a complimentary photo shoot for you and your pet? IABC Tucson has a neat giveaway for Tucson chapter members -- Thanks to the generosity of IABC-Phoenix (via its President Jessica Hansen and IABC-Phoenix Co-VP, Professional Development Traci Baker Thompson).

The giveaway is a certificate that entitles the winner to one complimentary photo sitting and one 8 x 10 print, a $170 value. The photo sitting (for you and your pet) must be in the Tucson area (or mileage will be charged for travel outside Tucson). The photographer is Kris Dorst of Four-Legged Photography.

To get involved in the giveaway (open only to IABC Tucson members), please send an email to events@iabctucson.com. In the body of your email please include your pet's name, what type of critter, as well as your home address. We'll have a random drawing from all the emails we receive to select the winner. Please send your emails by January 18. We'll announce the winner in the next Byword.

IABC-Phoenix had the certificate for a chapter auction-benefit and the chapter is generously transferring the photo shoot opportunity to IABC-Tucson. Thanks to our friends and fellow communicators in the Valley!

2010 Cactus Quill Call for Entries Issued

Remind your boss or client how sharp you are by winning a Cactus Quill Award, a measure of the best practices and talent in Arizona business communications. You can find details on entering the 2010 Cactus Quill Awards, sponsored by Bohte Design LLC, at iabctucson.com/cactus-quill.htm. IABC/Tucson will help you put together your entry, including the all-important work plan, at a work session. You can attend for any amount of time or call the session with your questions. If you do attend, you can select from among gently used binders, page protectors and other office supplies to use for your own entry.
Stand Out and Be Heard:
2010 Cactus Quill Awards Work Session
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, 8-10 a.m.
Intuit, 2800 E. Commerce Center Place
Call-in number:
1-800-988-5173, follow prompts to attend a meeting,
then enter 4222 for the meeting ID
Free for members, $5 for non-members, $3 for students (payment goes toward Cactus Quill entry fee)
RSVP for members: events@iabctucson.com
Guests and student please RSVP here and pay online.

Nominations Open for IABC/Tucson Board

A dedicated group of volunteer leaders, the chapter board, plans the activities that you rely on for professional development and meaningful connections among IABC/Tucson members and business communicators throughout Tucson.

Consider serving on the board, where you’ll hone skills in leadership, strategy and tactics, as well as increase your professional network. And you’ll get to work with a bunch of friendly, fun-loving folks.

You can nominate yourself or another member to a spot on the board. If you’re interested, contact chapter Vice President Daphne Gilman, dgilman@email.arizona.edu, or President Paul Tumarkin, pkt@barkingshelby.com.

Reminder: Answer the Call to Service

Plan to attend the MLK Day Networking and Charity Activity (January 18) when we create comfort kits for the homeless served by Operation Deep Freeze. It’ll be the most gratifying two hours you’ll spend for the holiday. RSVP: events@iabctucson.com.

Member Congrats!

Welcome to new member William Dobbs, owner of Collective Cloud Consulting. You can meet him at the Jan. 18 MLK Day Networking and Charity Activity.

Karen Dahood, who is working on a mystery book series, this month celebrates 10 years as an IABC/Tucson member.

Events

Jan. 18: MLK lunch and charity activity.
Jan. 23: Board mid-year mini-retreat, 8:30-11:30 a.m., location TBA. If you have a suggestion for a spot to spread out and discuss the direction of the chapter, contact Paul Tumarkin, pkt@barkingshelby.com
Jan. 26: “Stand Out and Be Heard: 2010 Cactus Quill Awards Work Session,” 8-10 a.m. Intuit, 2800 E. Commerce Center Place.
Feb. 3: “Reviving or Starting Your Next Egg: Back to Basics of Retirement Planning,” 3-5 p.m., Hughes Federal Credit Union training room, 971 W. Wetmore Rd.
Feb. 11: IABC/Tucson board meeting, 8:30 a.m., Good Egg, Grant and Swan.
Feb. 18: Indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.
March 13-14: Tucson Festival of Books booth and meet-up.
March 18: Indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.
May 6: “Pre-emptive Public Relations” discussion led by John Brown, director of communications for the UA Foundation.
June 3: Reception for 2010 Cactus Quill Award winners.

Links to Remember
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To reach the board: Paul Tumarkin, pbt@barkinshelby.com