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Newsletter ArchiveWelcome,February 2006In this Issue:
Dear WWPR Supporter, It feels like yesterday that I was wishing people “Happy New Year!” – and now we’re already into February. Time does fly when you’re having fun. First and foremost, I’d like to thank you for your continued support of Washington Women in Public Relations. 2005 was a banner year, with highlights including:
It’s clear the bar was set high in 2005, and I look forward to working with our membership and the great group of women on the Board to build on the success of last year. This year is our kick-off of our new pro bono client, Doorways for Women and Families, formerly The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS), and Arlington’s only shelter for abused, homeless and at-risk women and their families. We are thrilled to be able to draft a communications plan for them, and to help them implement that plan in-house. We also hope to streamline our membership practice, including moving to a rolling renewal process. That means that individual membership expires a year to the date of dues payment, as opposed to all membership expiring December 31. We hope this will encourage people to become members throughout the year. And, with the help of our newly automated Web site, it will prompt each member when it’s time to renew their membership. And, of course, we hope to develop more insightful workshops that will hopefully teach us all a little something – like the Grunigs did this past month. While we’re on the topic, I want to thank James and Larissa Grunig again for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their thoughts on the future of PR with us. Their insight into the commonalities and differences between PR practices in various countries was invaluable, as was their extraordinary ability to paint the picture of PR in the current marketplace using broad and narrow brush strokes both. We were honored to have them at our first meeting, and I hope our partnership will be a lasting one. I want to encourage all of you not currently serving on a committee to get involved. We have some fun things planned for 2006 and we are always looking for fresh ideas. If you have interest or any questions about the committees, please don’t hesitate to contact me or any member of the Board, or you can find more information on the Web site. I hope to see you at our next professional development luncheon. Again, I thank you for your membership and support. Together we will have a fun and successful year! Lindsay Keller, WWPR president, lindskeller@hotmail.com February Professional Development Brown Bag Lunch - Podcasting and Public Relations: How Online Technology Can Get Your Message HeardIt seems like everyone’s podcasting today – it’s a great way to bring deliver your news directly to listeners. Communicators no longer have to rely on traditional media to get their message out. The number of podcasts available is growing daily – how can communications professionals best harness this technology? Join us for a panel discussion of podcasting and learn the answers to these burning questions and more: Should you be podcasting? What makes a good podcast? How can you use podcasts to target specific audiences? How does the technology work? How do can you make your podcast stand out? Our discussion with feature top local podcasters and producers:
WHAT: Podcasting Roundtable WHEN: Wednesday, February 15
from WHERE: Ogilvy Public Relations
Worldwide, METRO: Orange Line to Farragut
West COST: Free to
WWPR members, RSVP: Please contact Jaymie Gustafson at Jaymie.Gustafson@zenogroup.com or call 202.965.7811. Welcome to the Washington Women in Public Relations!As members of WWPR, please take advantage of the many member benefits available to you via our new and improved website. WWPR Web Site: Visit us online at www.wwpr.org for access to our member profiles, resources, newsletters, events, photo gallery and more! WWPR Job/Discussion Boards: The job/discussion boards seeks to elevate peer discussions on a host of strategic issues relevant to public relations. Visit http://www.wwpr.org/phpBB2/index.php to participate in these discussions or to view current job openings. WWPR Events: WWPR hosts a variety of relevant and timely programs to enhance your professional development. Visit http://www.wwpr.org/events.htm for more information. New Membership Renewal PolicyPreviously, WWPR memberships expired on December 31st each year and was the case no matter when dues were paid. We are now happy to announce that WWPR has updated its membership policy to a rolling renewal. Rolling renewal means that your membership will expire a year from the day you pay your dues. We are all excited about this new policy and hope this will help make your WWPR membership experience even better. WWPR POST It!Share quick notes and announcements with members, submission due the on the third Monday of every month. THIS MONTH:Writers Wanted WWPR eNewsletter is the voice of the organization and our membership. As members, we invite you to help us achieve our goals by submitting articles and story ideas to news@wwpr.org - Information is Power! Career CornerEmployment opportunities with Georgetown University Georgetown Public Policy InstitutePosition Announcement Communications Director For the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth, the Communications Director serves as primary contact for press inquiries and lead on press outreach for report releases: drafts press document and other materials, proofreads, and assists in research and editing documents drafted by thers; works with consultants to strategize the optimization of the website, as well as to maintain and update its content; tracks media coverage and compiles reports about that coverage; and works with project manager and student interns to complete the admin portions of communications projects, including the maintenance of an alcohol advertisement gallery. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years working in communications or public relations. NOTE: The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth is funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and is a campaign designed to raise awareness and concern about young people’s exposure to alcohol advertising and marketing. University RegistrarPosition Announcement Director of Academic Events Under the direction of the University Registrar, responsible for managing, organizing, coordinating and supervising all physical, logistical details, and in collaboration with the Office of the President, protocol details for all Main Campus and University- wide academic ceremonies, including University Commencement Weekend (which includes responsibility for over 35 events), New Student Convocation, Senior Convocation, Spring and Fall Faculty Convocations, Honorary Degree Ceremonies, New Faculty Orientation, Residence Life Breakfast, Main Campus Staff Awards and other events as assigned. Monitors seven budgets related to these ceremonies and events, performs tasks independently, with minimum guidance and supervision, and serves as a diplomat in situations of conflict. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Event Planning; 5 to7 years of professional event planning and protocol knowledge; expertise in MS Office Suite, desktop publishing and web development, as well as knowledge of current audio visual technology; excellent organizational and communications skills; ability to handle detailed multi-tasking in a high pressure environment; good judgment and the ability to anticipate and solve problems and to deal effectively with unforeseen events, even "crises," and to ensure that the University is always presented in the best possible manner. Preference for knowledge of Georgetown University facilities. For more information, contact: Christopher M. Ackerman Recruiter, University Human Resources Georgetown University 202-687-0851 direct cma48@georgetown.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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