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IABC Tucson Chapter News August 4, 2009

Read IABC/Tucson Chapter Prez Paul Tumarkin's Letter to Members

In This Issue:

    • Events Shaping Up for 2009

    Here’s what IABC/Tucson has planned for the rest of the year:
    “Videography Workshop Aug. 26”
    Wednesday, Aug. 26, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
    Firehouse Pictures, 1202 N. Venice
    IABC/Tucson member Sally Sumner and her crew detail the elements for creating online videos. This bring-your-own-lunch event is free to members, $5 for non-members, $3 for students. RSVP now on IABC/Tucson website

    Employee Engagement Strategies
    September lunch
    Learn strategies for getting employees to notice
    and act on your communications at this
    buy-your-own lunch with a local communications
    strategist. There’s no other admission fee for members.

    “Harnessing Your Creativity for Work That THRIVES”
    Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3-5 p.m.
    Lifestyle Design Coach Jenny Ferry will guide
    participants to discover and use their personal
    “zones of genius.” Participants in the
    admission-fee 2-hour workshop can gather afterward for happy-hour networking.

    “Powerful Print—Tools & Tips to Hit Your Communications Program Targets”
    Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:30-8:45 a.m.
    Chuck Zaepfel of AlphaGraphics CPS will lead a
    discussion on sustainable papers, new Postal
    Service mail requirements, quality standards in
    print and industry research on the continuing
    value of print media. The morning session is free to members.

    Social Responsibility Activity
    December
    Ideas are welcome (send to Paul Tumarkin,
    pkt@barkingshelby.com) for an event that will put us all in the giving spirit.

    IABC Membership Month in September

    Encourage colleagues to join in September and
    IABC will waive the $30 or $40 registration fee.
    Non-members can test drive IABC at www.iabc.com.
    If your referral joins, you get a $25 rebate from
    the chapter when you next renew. Contact Paul
    Tumarkin, pkt@barkingshelby.com, for details.

    Reminders

    * RSVP now for the Aug. 26 talk on creating
    online videos. www.iabctucson.com

    * Update your membership listing with
    information on your social-media addresses such
    as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. Send
    your new listing to Monica Surfaro-Spigelman, msurfarospigelman@gmail.com.

    * If you’re interested in participating in an
    accreditation work group, contact Marci
    TeBockhorst, marci_tebockhorst@raytheon.com.

    * Judges for IABC/Dallas Quill entries must
    submit their judging sheets by Aug. 14. Contact
    Elena Acoba, acoba@dakotacom.net.

    Events

    Aug. 20: I
    ABC/Tucson board meeting, 8 a.m.,
    Good Egg, 4774 E. Grant Rd.
    Aug. 20:
    IABC/Tucson indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.
    Aug. 26:
    “So You Want to Post a Video” workshop, 11:45 a.m., Firehouse Pictures

    Sept. 17:
    IABC/Tucson indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.

    Oct. 7:
    IABC/Tucson board meeting, 8 a.m.,
    Good Egg, 4774 E. Grant Rd.
    Oct. 11-13:
    Pacific Plains regional conference, Minneapolis, Minn.
    Oct. 14:
    “Harnessing Your Creativity for Work That THRIVES” workshop, 3-5 p.m.
    followed by informal happy hour networking
    Oct. 15:
    IABC/Tucson indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.

    Nov. 10:
    IABC/Tucson board meeting, 8 a.m.,
    Good Egg, 4774 E. Grant Rd.
    Nov. 17:
    “Powerful Print—Tools & Tips to Hit
    Your Communications Program Targets”
    breakfast roundtable discussion, 7:30–8:45 a.m.,
    AlphaGraphics CPS, 2500 N. Coyote Dr., suite 110
    Nov. 19:
    IABC/Tucson indies lunch, 11:45 a.m.

    Links to Remember
    IABC/Tucson
    Facebook
    LinkedIn
    Twitter
    To reach the board: Paul Tumarkin, pbt@barkinshelby.com