Byword

IABC Tucson Chapter News 2009

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May 21 Teleseminar Will Focus on Crisis Communications

Our teleconference leader will be Gerard Braud (http://www.braudcommunications.com/), an international coach, trainer and speaker whose expertise in crisis communications is now being tapped regarding the swine flu crisis. The chapter’s May 21 teleseminar will cover today’s critical topics of crisis communication planning and impact of social media. Time: 7:30 AM - registration and light breakfast Teleconference: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Where: Intuit, 2800 E. Commerce Center Place (Drexel and Tucson Boulevard). Park at the main entrance (north side of building). There will be a sign in the lobby regarding room location. Cost: $12 for members and students with reservations, $15 for non-members and at the door. Reserve and pay online or send an email to events@iabctucson.com by May 18.


IABC Chair Barb Gibson Visits Tucson

London-based IABC Chair Barb Gibson visited Tucson last month, participating in a tweet-up, a breakfast session for members and a luncheon meeting held at Maynards, downtown at the historic train depot. Barb’s talk focused on social media and international communications. With her global reach and vast experience with integrated communications, Barb provided insights on her evolution in social media networking; she also gave the group a perspective on our global IABC organization, with its unique opportunities to network internationally and to learn cultural characteristics when communicating globally. It was an interesting look at how to participate in and benefit from our fellow IABC worldwide contacts.

Thanks to chapter members John Brown, Marilyn Pincus and Monica Surfaro Spigelman for providing support for Barb's weekend visit. And thank you, Barb, for the good networking and all the fun!


Cactus Quills Awards Luncheon on June 4

Save the Date: Thursday, June 4, Lunch at Manning House. This annual event recognizes best practices in communications. It’s also a great professional development and networking platform! Cactus Quill winning entries will be on display at this special IABC chapter event.  More info coming soon. This year’s Cactus Quill Awards is sponsored by Hughes Federal Credit Union.


Annual Big C Mixer is June 16

Another note for your calendar – June 16, 5:00 to 7:00 pm -  the annual Big C Mixer Event hosted by IABC, PRSA, TAF, AD2, AMA, AIGA and STC. As last year, the mixer will be held at the Westin La Paloma. We’ll update the website when we get reservation information. 


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Roundup – Member News

  • Congratulations to our long-service members:
    10 years, Elena Acoba
    12 years, Susan Green
    11 years, Kathleen Hippensteel
    3 years, Linda Kern
    24 years, Elizabeth Howell
    2 years, Rhett Herring
    2 years, Andria Mullaney
  • LaughingStock (new member Dean Steeves) has developed a Creative Media Services page on his web site and is in the process of marketing these services to the local communications/advertising/media/PR communities. Take a look and let Dean know if you’re interested in the services: http://tinyurl.com/dyoqnw

  • We are thrilled that Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems Communications Group has received an IABC Gold Quill Merit Award. From the entire chapter, to Raytheon communications team members Lauri Huff, Craig Putnam, Ken Murray, Kerry Dinsmore and Clay Ferris – congratulations!

  • Almost time to vote for new Tucson IABC Board--
    Has time passed this quickly? Later this month each of us will be asked to vote for the chapter’s 2009-2010 board. Yes, I said 2010! Watch your e-mail for the alert. Only members in good standing may vote (no trial-member ballots, please). The newly elected board will be announced at the Cactus Quill Awards presentation on June 4.

Calendar Notes

    2009 Calendar
    Please Join us for our last formal events in the IABC Tucson 2008-2009 Chapter Year:

  • May 21: Teleseminar
  • June 4: Networking: Cactus Quills Awards Luncheon , Manny House

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