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7 Digital Trends to Watch in 2012

18Jan
Posted by: James Parsons Categories: chapter event, current issues, hot topics in communications, social media Comments: 0

What can communicators expect from the ever-evolving world of Social Media this year? IABC/DC Metro member Daria Steigman, owner of Steigman Communications and a panelist at our January 12 chapter meeting on Social Media Trending, offers her Top 7 Takeaways from the discussion via her Independent Thinking blog.
Clemons Named IABC Interim Executive Director

05Jan
Posted by: James Parsons Categories: IABC, IABC International, chapter member, recognition Comments: 0

IABC/DC Metro’s own John Clemons ABC, APR, is taking the reins of IABC International on an interim basis while the association seeks a permanent Executive Director.

Here’s the complete announcement of John’s appointment from IABC HQ.

Congratulations and best wishes to John as he opens yet another chapter in his longstanding commitment of service to the communication profession.
December is Member-Get-A-Member Month

07Dec
Posted by: James Parsons Categories: IABC, IABC International, chapter member, membership Comments Off

IABC Members who recruit new professional members during the month of December will get three free months of membership for each new member they bring in. That’s up to a full year at no charge!

Just four rules:

1. The new member must identify the referring member in one of the following ways:

-For mailed, faxed, and online enrollments: Write the referring member’s first and last name and chapter (or region if he/she is a member-at-large) on the application form

-For phoned enrollments: Mention the referring member’s first and last name and chapter (or region if he/she is a member-at-large)

In other words, your name must be provided at the same time the check or credit card number is received to be eligible. IABC cannot apply credit if your name isn’t mentioned.

2. The new member must not have been an IABC member since August 1, 2011.

3. The limit for this promotion is four members, which would provide the referring member with a full year of membership at no charge. Members who already have lifetime membership (e.g., 500 Club members) may donate their free months to the member of their choice, even the member they referred.

4. The new member must be a professional member. (Sorry, no student members). However, any level of IABC member may recruit new members.
Year-End Message from IABC / DC Metro President: Angelo Ioffreda

05Dec
Posted by: Matt Papuchis Categories: Uncategorized Comments Off

Dear Chapter Members,

As we enter into the holiday season, I want to thank you for your participation and interest in our DC Metro chapter, the largest IABC Chapter in the U.S. We had a strong year of professional development programs and strived to deliver these in a variety of formats to reach our diverse and disbursed membership.

I want to publicly thank my board and Sherri Core and Jennifer McClellan for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. It has been a pleasure working with them.

Rather than hold a separate holiday party, we will team once again with kindred spirit organizations to celebrate the holidays at The One Party in D.C. on December 7. Hope to see you there.

I trust that you value your IABC membership as well as the supportive community of communication professionals in diverse fields that make up our chapter. The more you participate, the greater the benefits of being part of IABC DC / Metro.

Looking ahead to 2012, I am pleased to be turning over responsibilities to Debbi Jarvis and her team. I am confident that Debbi and the fresh leadership that new board brings will help to ensure our chapter’s continued success.

Best wishes to you for health and happiness this holiday season and in the New Year.

Warm regards,

Angelo

Angelo Ioffreda

IABC DC Metro Chapter President
Spend the Season with IABC / DC Metro

23Nov
Posted by: Matt Papuchis Categories: Silver Inkwell, awards, chapter event, networking Comments Off

Greetings IABC DC Metro members!

As we approach the holiday season and get ready to enjoy some extra quality time with our friends and families over the next few weeks, it is also important to remember to spend some quality time reflecting and refocusing on our own professional development as we head into the New Year.

We have some exciting IABC programs for you to enjoy as we approach the end of the year, not the least of which is our Silver Inkwell Awards Gala on Monday, Nov. 28 at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda. This is our signature award event where we recognize the outstanding work of our peers and celebrate their accomplishments and our IABC community.

We are pleased to welcome Greta Kreuz, a longtime DC news anchor, as our event’s emcee. Check out the IABC DC Metro website for more info on this great event. We hope to see you at there!

We also hope to see you at the annual One Party on December 7, which we proudly co-host with other organizations such as Capitol Communicator, PRSA, and DC Ad Club, among others. Check out the official One Party site for details.

Wherever your holiday plans take you this season, we at IABC DC Metro wish you and yours a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Greta Kreuz to Emcee Silver Inkwell Gala

02Nov
Posted by: James Parsons Categories: Silver Inkwell, chapter event Comments Off

Veteran ABC7/WJLA-TV reporter and Maryland Bureau Chief Greta Kreuz will emcee IABC/DC Metro’s Silver Inkwell Gala Monday, November 28, at the Bethesda Hyatt.

A familiar face to DC-area viewers since 1988, Kreuz has covered a variety of beats, including education, transportation, and religion. Her investigative reports on a major bogus parking ticket scam in the District garnered nomiations for Emmy and Associated Press awards.

Kreuz also anchored the ABC7/WJLA-TV Morning News for seven years before leaving to cover the O.J. Simpson murder trial in Los Angeles. Her pre-DC journalism career includes stints in Chicago; Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Providence, R.I.; and Baltimore.

Registration information and other details about the Silver Inkwell Gala will soon be available at IABC/DC Metro’s website.
Change in Plans: Silver Inkwell Gala Rescheduled to Nov. 28

19Oct
Posted by: James Parsons Categories: Silver Inkwell, chapter event Comments Off

To make sure we have all the judging results ready, IABC/DC Metro is postponing the Silver Inkwell Gala to November 28 at the Bethesda Hyatt.

But there is a Silver Lining to the delay: we will have a chapter meeting on November 1 featuring IABC International President Julie Freeman, ABC, APR. Details will be announced ASAP.

The Senior Communicators breakfast meeting with Julie will also be held as scheduled.
Attention New Members!

14Sep
Posted by: Katherine Kain Categories: chapter event Comments Off

Are you ready to dive into your new IABC/DC Metro membership? We will host a small meet and greet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Panera in Reston Town Center. Meet other new members, talk one on one with Board members and learn more about what IABC/DC Metro has to offer – all before you start your work day! The cost is free – just bring a few bucks to grab a coffee or breakfast – and then get ready to sit back, relax and talk about all things DC Metro!

RSVP to our Katy Kain, VP of Membership, by Friday, Sept. 23.

Panera is located at 1825 Discovery Street, Reston, VA 20190. Click here for directions.

Have friends who are interested in joining IABC/DC Metro? Tag-along’s welcome!
Let Your Best Shine: Enter the Silver Inkwell Awards

09Sep
Posted by: Matt Papuchis Categories: Silver Inkwell, awards Comments Off

I was in a meeting earlier today with one of our company’s top executives. Some how the topic of recognition came up. He said to me, ‘you know, there is nothing better than when someone tells you they are proud of something you’ve accomplished. Having someone say thank you is nice. But knowing someone is proud of your work and recognizing it means so much more.’

I left his office a few minutes later and reflected on that thought. I immediately came to the realization that he’s 100 percent right. There is nothing better than to be recognized for a job well-done. It’s true that many of us don’t like the spotlight or are afraid to take the credit for our hard work. It’s nice to be humble. But it’s also nice to know that the long hours that we put in each and every week are adding value to our organization.

IABC / DC Metro’s Silver Inkwell program is a great way to be recognized for your work and can serve as a great source of pride for those who win. Silver Inkwell is the premier awards program for business communicators in metropolitan Washington and Baltimore. Whether you’re an internal or external communicator, agency, corporate or government practitioner, winning a Silver Inkwell is an acknowledgement of your mastery of the principles and practice of business communication. And the award itself will look nice on your desk or bookshelf!

In today’s world, the value of a strong and strategic communications function in any organization is becoming increasingly important. How we are keeping our key stakeholders — both internal and external — informed and engaged is paramount to the success of any business. Whether it’s an external social media campaign to interact with customers or an internal communication plan to drive employee engagement, a strategic communication program takes a lot of work. And sometimes it is work that is taken for granted. But now is the time to let your work take center stage.

Don’t be afraid to take the credit for your hard work. Let yourself be recognized. And let your best shine!

For more information on the Silver Inkwell Program, visit the Silver Inkwell page on iabcdcmetro.org.
Taking Advantage of What IABC Can Offer

24Aug
Posted by: Matt Papuchis Categories: IABC, IABC International, Uncategorized, useful links Comments Off

It might be true that “there is no such thing as a free lunch,” but being a member of IABC does get you access to all kinds of free resources and tools that you would not otherwise be privy to. Attending our DC-area networking events and chapter meetings is a great way to get a lot out of your membership, but that only scratches the surface of what being a member of the larger IABC community affords you.

For example, FREE Webinars, such as the one coming up on Sept. 8, which is focused on how to create a job search strategy. What makes this Webinar unique is that, like all IABC Webinars, it is tailored to communications professionals. So while you might stumble across Webinars that tackle similar topics such as a job search strategy, you likely won’t find one that is designed with the communications professional in mind.

For more information on this Webinar and to register, click here. And I also encourage you to visit the “Members” section of IABC.com where you can find things like an online library of articles and journals, past issues of the IABC publication CommunicationWorld, as well as a member search/directory linking you to thousands of communications professionals from around the globe.

So, if you are already an IABC DC Metro member…well, you likely know all of this. But if you’re not…well, what are you waiting for? Join today at IABCDCMetro.org and see what awaits!

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