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Preview
of Next IABC/Charlotte Event:
Pirate
Style"
 IABC/Charlotte's
Monthly
Meeting
Wed., Sept. 2
11:30
a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Charlotte Regional RealtorŪ
Association
1201 Greenwood Cliff
Come aboard to hear Maersk's
Mary Ann Kotlarich and
Jefferson Campbell share the global
communication challenges of a pirate attack.
While the world's eyes and ears were
focused on media coverage of the pirated Maersk Alabama
cargo ship last April, Maersk North America's
communications team was staffing the emergency
preparedness "war room." The team coordinated
communications with worldwide Maresk units, media and
much more.
Kotlarich, director of external
communications, and Campbell, general manager of
communications technology, will provide a
behind-the-scenes look at what worked and what didn't as
well as first-hand advice for other communicators in a
crisis of global interest.
Invite your
operations and logistics leaders to this meeting. Cost
is $20 for members, students and nonprofits and $35 for
nonmembers. Register by 5 p.m. Aug. 31 at http://www.ciabc.com/
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Cancellation, RSVP and
Walk-in Policies
Anyone registering for an IABC/Charlotte monthly
meeting must cancel before the RSVP deadline to receive
a refund. Otherwise, there will be no refund.
To
cancel, click on the link provided in your confirmation
e-mail, enter your confirmation number and select
"unregister."
The RSVP deadline for monthly meetings is 5 p.m.
the Monday before the Wednesday meeting, unless
otherwise noted in meeting publicity.
The chapter accepts a limited number of walk-ins
the day of the meeting, and all walk-ins must pay by
check or cash only. The meeting cost for walk-ins will
be an additional $5 per person. The walk-in rate is $30
per person for members, students and nonprofits, and $45
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A Note From the President
Greetings!
August has been a great month for
IABC/Charlotte.
We had a terrific turnout for our
Summer Social. Long-time friends had a
chance to get reacquainted, and new arrivals were
able to get connected. Thanks to everyone
who made this event such a
success.
IABC/Charlotte also hosted a judging session
to review communication entries submitted for the
IABC/Atlanta Golden Flame Awards. Sessions
like these create opportunities to learn more
about what makes communication work as other
communicators share what they are thinking and
doing. Thanks to Dianne Chase,
Jessica Dey and Cathy
Clark for coordinating the logistics; and
to volunteer judges Cathy Gardner, Leanne
Pupchek and Cynthia
Moore.
Back to
school As summer winds down and the school
year begins, now is a great time to consider what
we're doing for our own continuing
education. For IABC members, tapping into
the knowledge and expertise of our peers across
the country and around the globe is as simple as
logging in to the IABC members-only web site to
access MemberSpeak or MemberSearch or the online archives of Communication World, CW
Bulletin and other
material.
What?! You're not
currently a member?
Now is a great time to consider
joining or re-joining IABC. September is
IABC Worldwide Member Month. That means the
$40 application fee will be waived for new or
lapsed members. Just be sure to submit your
application during the month of September to be
eligible for this special discount. (Note that
this promotion does not affect renewing members,
transitional members or students, who do not pay
the application fee.) To learn more about
IABC membership, visit www.iabc.com/membershipinfo.
IABC members-only web site
open house
Want to try before you buy?
During September, you'll have a special
opportunity to test-drive the IABC members-only
web site for free with access to the content
archives including Communication
World, CW Bulletin and award-winning
case studies, MyComm, The Job Centre and read-only
access to MemberSpeak and IABC Buzz. Check
out the IABC website at www.iabc.com/login/trial.cfm. Note: This login will
only be valid during the month of
September.
We want to hear from you. Send
your questions, suggestions and feedback about
IABC/Charlotte to me at mailto:president@ciabc.com or simply tap me on the shoulder at
an upcoming monthly meeting. Either way, I
look forward to our
conversation.
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imagined"
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