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IABC Tucson Chapter News April 1, 2010

In This Issue:

Preemptive Public Relations May 6
Creating goodwill before the crisis occurs provides you a cushion of trust that can help restore and maintain your company’s reputation. Former chapter president John Brown, director of communications at the University of Arizona, uses case studies drawn from his career in communications, including for an electric utility and real estate, to help you map out a strategy to deal with a crisis before it happens.
Preemptive Public Relations–
What to Do Before “It” Hits the Fan
Brown bag lunch discussion
Thursday, May 6, 2010
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
UA Foundation, 1111 N. Cherry Ave.
Cost: free to members and Big C reciprocal members, $5 non-members, $3 students. Attendees bring their own lunches. RSVP here.

New Marketing Materials Extol IABC/Tucson
The chapter debuted new marketing cards and bookmarks that help people understand the profession of business communications and encourage them to learn more through IABC/Tucson.

Members Elena Acoba and Paula Bohte created a two-color card that explains the profession of business communication and suggests that IABC/Tucson can help professionals in their careers. Member Jaime Williams produced a bookmark that lists IABC/Tucson events through the fall.

Any member can have copies for sharing with colleagues and others by requesting them from Juleen Eichinger, eichinger@hotmail.com. You’ll also find them at IABC/Tucson events, including the annual Big C Networking Event June 22 at the Westin La Paloma.

Bravo for Judging Bravo Awards
Thanks to these chapter members who evaluated entries for IABC/Brazos Valley, home of Texas A&M: Elena Acoba, Bob Berry, Paula Bohte, Will Dobbs, Daphne Gilman and Monica Surfaro-Spigelman.

Contribute to Your Professional, Chapter’s Well-Being
Chapter board service allows you to hone leadership, strategic planning and administration skills in a supportive, fun atmosphere. Do your part to shape chapter activities while gaining valuable professional development for yourself! Contact Paul Tumarkin, pkt@barkingshelby.com, to find out how you can participate.

Events
April 15: Indies lunch, 11:45 a.m., Ali Baba Restaurant.

April 28: “Inside the Mind of Management: Who They Are, Where They Come From, What the Communicator Really Needs to Know About Management and Managers” IABC web seminar.

April 29: Chapter board meeting, 8:30 a.m., The Good Egg, Grant and Swan.

May 6: “Preemptive Public Relations” IABC/Tucson discussion led by John Brown, director of communications for the UA Foundation.

May 12: “Paradigm Shift: New Approaches to Employee Communications for Changing Times” IABC web seminar.

May 20: Indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.

May 26: “How to Develop the Mindset of a Strategist” IABC web seminar.

June 3: Reception for 2010 Cactus Quill Award winners.

June 6-9: IABC 2010 World Conference, Toronto.

June 9: “’Safe’ Social Media” IABC web seminar.

June 17: Indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.

June 22: Big C Networking Event, Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa.

June 23: “Communicating Change…Successfully Getting to Tomorrow: Key Insights for Communicator Advisors” IABC web seminar.

July 28: “Building Crisis Plans That Work” IABC web seminar.

Oct. 17-19: 2010 IABC Pacific Plains Region EXCHANGE Conference, Palo Alto, Calif.