This Week in CWC
The PRofessional
June 29, 2010
July 15 Meeting To Focus on Florida Oil Spill Communications
DATE: Thursday, July 15, 2010
TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Fleming's Prime Steak House
The Deep Water Horizon oil rig explosion has the nation, our state, and local officials watching closely to assess the potential impact this will have on Florida’s economy. Using proactive, consistent and strategic communication practices to communicate with key stakeholders and target audiences has become a priority for local governments and agencies. Learn what they are doing and how you can help spread the message.
Early registration: $25 Members, $30 Future Members.
Click here to register on PayPal or e-mail rsvp@cwcfpra.com.
Public Relations Crisis Management: Don't Spread the Blame
The July 15 professional development meeting will focus on what Florida is doing to keep residents and municipalities up to date. This article by PublicRelations Blogger reviews BP communications. They list the blunders - not so many but BP keeps repeating them - and provide new information on what BP is actually doing right. It is just a sentence but it's there.
Click here to read the post in full. PR crisis blunder list .
2010-2011 Slate of Officers Nominated
CWC membership will vote on the recommended slate of officer at July 15 meeting.
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The CWC Board of Directors Nominating Committee presents the recommended slate of officers to be approved at the July professional development meeting.
President: Julie Platt, APR Suncoast Communities Blood Bank
President-Elect: Sally Hill, Suncoast Work Board
VP of Finance: Elise Lipoff, Willis Smith Construction
VP of Membership: Kerry Conboy, Webster University
VP Adminstration: Sara Roberts, Artistree
VP Media Relations: Heather Ripley, CAP Marketing
VP Accreditation: Maura Howl, APR MTI
VP Website Communications: Lindsay Letts, Education Foundation
VP of Communications: Monica Miller, Gateway Bank
VP of Professional Development: Jamie Tacy, Fantasy of Flight
Director Community Service: Mischa Kirby, YMCA
Director of Special Events: Stacy Alexander, Mote Marine
Director of Sponsorship/Fundraising: Carol Schoff, Sir Speedy
Director of Emerging Communications: Tricia Lewis, Grapevine Communications
Director of Image Awards: Lynn Hobeck-Bates, Sarasota Visitors Convention Bureau
New Projects at the CWC Pro Bono Bank
CWC members can expand their PR expertise and flex their communciation muscles in new ways by participating in our Pro Bono Bank project.
Five worthy organizations need help; project needs are listed as logo design, pr planning, media relations and fund-raising. Take a look and give a professional helping hand: http://www.cwcfpra.com/projects.
Moving Up The Ladder in PR - It Doesn't Get Easier
Here's an intersting blog post from PR at Sunrise on moving up the corporate PR ladder.
If you were to poll your office regarding which staff members do the most work,
I’d be willing to bet that most would say junior staff. However, I’m beginning to learn that moving up and being promoted does not necessarily mean you can relax and have everyone ‘underneath you’ do all the work.
Currently in my fifth year in PR, I can tell you that I’m being challenged more so now than I ever have in my career. How come? Here’s a few of the things I’m currently going through:
1) Learning how to manage others.
2) Writing more comprehensive client plans.
Click here to read more.
Blogger Andrew Worob wakes up to post his random thoughts and musings on PR. His blog describes him as a passionate, enthusiastic, smart public relations professional with five years of journalism experience combined with four years of agency experience.
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