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THE DATE:
March 26th |
IABC is pleased and proud to present
our annual philanthropic workshop:
Profitable Communications for
Non-Profits
This IABC/Charlotte signature event
offers valuable professional development, while building
a local network of support between area non-profit and
for-profit communicators.
WHEN: New
Date
Thursday, March 26, 2009
WHERE: Mint Museum of
Art
2730 Randolph Rd
Charlotte, NC
28207
(704) 337-2000
COST:
Participants
from non-profit agency: Free
Participants from for-profit
sector: $50
LUNCH: $10
FOR MORE
INFORMATION:
David
Coburn
VP/Programming
704-552-6565
Click Here To
Register
"This event
provides priceless information to non-profit agencies,"
says Larry Dagenhart, former United Way
Communications Manager. "IABC/Charlotte sets an
outstanding example of stepping up to offer a workshop
designed around the unique needs of non-profit agencies.
We appreciate their dedication to putting on this event
every year. It's a wonderful opportunity to gain
insights from top notch professionals in a variety of
communications fields," he says.
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"In creating, the only hard thing is to begin; a
grass-blade is no easier to make than an oak."
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March 2009:
Worldwide Membership
Month
During the month of March, when any new or lapsed
member joins or re-joins IABC, we'll waive the
application fee. Make plans now to take
advantage of the savings and become involved in the top
professional communications organization in the
world.
Application Fee: US $40 for
faxed/mailed/phoned enrollments; US $30
for Internet
enrollments. | |
A
Note From the President
Greetings!
Inspiration! Insights!
Illumination!
Attending the annual
IABC Leadership Institute is always such an
amazing opportunity to learn and be inspired by
our colleagues from around the country and around
the world. I returned, as always, more
energized and excited about being a member of our
outstanding organization.
We
have an exciting new member benefit-The IABC
Marketplace! This is a searchable
database of IABC member consultants of all types
which serves to connect businesses with the
communication services they
need.
Are you taking
advantage of other benefits of your
membership?
Oh- and don't forget- it's
IABC Membership Month. Take advantage of
the savings and make certain you continue to reap
the bountiful rewards of IABC.
I hope
you will join me in putting Your 'I' in IABC. Get
involved; join a committee; volunteer for program;
step up and be heard. (Check out the new
'Soapbox'!)
Your membership in IABC
brings true value to your professional and career
development. It's more important now than ever to
keep investing in you and your
success!!
See you at
IABC/Charlotte
Best,
Dianne
Dianne
Chase
PS
I do want to let
you know what a privilege it is to bring you our
annual philanthropic event -Profitable
Communications for Non-Profits. From its inception
with a few board members over lunch those years
ago, this has become IABC/Charlotte's signature
event. I am so proud of our chapter for crafting
this workshop every year that not only offers free
professional development to our colleagues in the
non-profit sector, but also honors and thanks them
for their work to improve the quality of life in
all of our communities. Please join us for this
special program, open to everyone, on March
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Want To
Sound
Off? 
We've built a soapbox
just for you. Jump on and tell us
what's on your mind!
It's your
turn to share your triumphs, challenges, tips and
thoughts with other communicators.
We will feature this soapbox platform every
other month in our newsletter so be thinking about
what you'd like to share with your fellow
IABC/Charlotte
members. |
Recap of the February
Meeting IABC International Chair Barbara
Gibson spoke on "Career Pathing " at the February
4 lunch meeting of IABC/Charlotte at Bentley's on
27.
Offering advice for all career stages,
from entry level to executive, she also noted
these career-building
steps:
Network - help
people, which will also make many receptive to
helping you
Volunteer
- gain experience and networking
opportunities
Keep
Learning - stay current on new media, for
example
Evaluate
- take an annual look at where you are on your
career path and what skills you need to reach your
goals
Keep Your Bags
Packed - be willing to move on to move
up | |
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