WOY- Save the Date

We are pleased to announce that this year's Washington PR Woman of the Year luncheon will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from 12:00-2:00 pm at the Mayflower Hotel.

For more information about nominations, sponsorship and or raffle donations please contact co-chairs, Gwen Haynes at gwen_haynes2@yahoo.com or Lisa Kelley at
lisak@career.org.

The Pro-Bono Committee will be holding their May meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 pm at the Cosi in Dupont Circle. We will be discussing the press kit for Safe Shores. Please confirm your attendance by emailing Lauren Lawson at LawsonLaurenL@yahoo.com or calling 202.360.2406.

We are pleased to have Stephanie Block on the WWPR 2005 Board of Directors. Stephanie currently works at Porter-Novelli, and has a diverse background in public relations and marketing. Please contact her regarding the newsletter or any other marketing questions you may have at
stephanieblock1@hotmail.com.

WWPR's April Professional Development Lunch was held on Wednesday, April 20 from 12:00-2:00 pm at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) on the National Mall.

The lecture entitled "Where America's Heritage Begins" included the following panelists: Maggie Bertin, deputy director, external affairs; Thomas Sweeney, Director, external affairs; and Linda St. Thomas, associate director, Office of Public Affairs, Smithsonian Institution.

Each speaker discussed the integrated components of the most globally publicized opening of a cultural institution, which brought 80,000 Native Americans (representing more than 500 communities) to the National Mall on September 21, 2004 - one of the biggest milestones in our history.

The panelists gave us a behind the scenes look into the long term planning and implementation of the event. Including having to construct an entire Native American media list, as well as running up and down the five story spiral staircases with TV crews from The Today Show.

The Public Affairs Dept detailed the creative outlets that they utilized in order to continue the publicity and marketing efforts for the collection of over 800,000 objects.

The Grand Opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian will forever exemplify one of our world's most unique and exceptional press media campaigns.

If you'd like to contact any member of the panel, please write Jennifer Bolick at jennifer@richfieldproductions.com.

Are you a social butterfly and interested in marketing WWPR to the D.C. Metro PR community? Then we'd like to hear from you. WWPR is currently looking for a Membership Director to help with current membership and to recruit additional members.

If you're interested in applying for this position or additional information, please contact Tourang Nazari at tourangnaz@cox.net.

Publicist

Regnery Publishing, the leading book publisher in conservative and current events titles, is currently looking for a self-motivated and highly organized book publicist to add to their team of three. The publicist will be responsible for developing and implementing publicity plans for Regnery's authors in print, broadcast, and electronic media. The publicist will also help develop integrated marketing plans that include promotions to the trade.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in media pitching and should have an established rolodex of media contacts. 1-2 years experience in the media industry preferred. The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, high energy, and the ability to manage several campaigns at the same time. The successful candidate will be able to develop creative hooks, have strong pitching techniques, excellent phone skills, and understand the value of follow-up. A college degree in English, journalism, marketing, public relations or equivalent experience required. Knowledge and understanding of the Conservative marketplace a plus.

Please send a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and list of at least 10 established media contacts to the attention of Angela Phelps, Director of Publicity at
aphelps@eaglepub.com.

www.regnery.com

Press Secretary, full-time

National Association of Secretaries of State, Washington, D.C.

Assist the Communications Dir. with day-to-day operations; Participate in development of some press materials, including press releases, fact sheets and research/survey summaries; Help organize and support NASS conferences, help obtain speakers for conferences; Expand state and regional press distribution list, maintain relationships with media in markets 11 and smaller; Help write and design bi- monthly association newsletter; Help maintain association Web site; Track media coverage of association, produce monthly clip report, maintain coverage archive; Maintain relationships with NASS partners and other appropriate voter participation groups; Help Communications Director manage NASS partnerships and new partnership applications; Assist in the development and implementation of special events and promotional activities (e.g. press conferences, National Voter Registration Week, National Young Voters' Month); and Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Salary: High $30s

Full benefits and retirement plan

No relocation expenses

Please submit resume and two writing samples to
mimwalle@sso.org.