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What's Next? Evolving With Relevance on 9-Sep-10 11:30 AM

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:30:00 GMT

What's Next? Evolving With Relevance
Start Date: 9-Sep-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 9-Sep-10 1:00 PM
Location: The Fabulous La Griglia, Houston, TX 77019
Speaker: Panel Presentation

Event Details:

What’s Next? Evolving with Relevance

Many of our communication entrepreneurs are finding themselves at a stage in their career where they’re asking, “What’s next?” This is the question that three senior communicators, each with a slightly different approach, will discuss at the September 9 ESIG program.

Giving back to the community: Jim Boyles, Sr., founded Artisan Field in 1968, growing it into a major Houston marketing and design firm with national recognition. The company became the family business as Jim’s children applied their creative talents to the thriving company. In 2005, Jim and Artisan Field began St. Basil’s Coffee, a non-profit coffee company whose proceeds promote social justice and provide help for impoverished people in Latin America. Jim retired from Artisan Field to become a full-time president to St. Basil’s and manage this important family project.

Adapting to a country home: Elaine McCasland Thomas, ABC, began her career in 1980 with Enron predecessor Houston Natural Gas and stayed until 1999 when she resigned to start her own company, Calla Communications, Inc. She moved to an 80-acre farm at the end of a dead end road in Fayette County south of La Grange to join her husband, Emil, who also had fled Enron. In the last 11 years, Elaine has been instrumental in the birth of a new county hospital, written more than 165 columns for the local newspaper, worked as a writer and public relations consultant for organizations in Fayette County and Houston, and recently started a new venture that involves recording, writing and producing family stories.

Giving back to the profession: Mark Schumann, ABC, says he’s been communicating since birth but only in a professional manner for 33 years. He began his career as the Director of Employee Communications for Denver-based Frontier Airlines, then, became a Towers Perrin (now Towers Watson) consultant and leader, spearheading major change communication/brand/merger and acquisition assignments for ExxonMobil, American Express, and JPMorgan Chase, to name just a few.

For the past year, as Chair of IABC, International, he traveled over 110,000 miles to five continents to share conversations with business communicators about the profession, its future, its challenges, its essentials. Recently retired from Towers Watson, Mark is an independent consultant and looking at the world from A Communicator’s View, sharing his thoughts on the countless opportunities for us all to continue to learn what it takes to effectively connect people, organizations and nations through effective communication.

Come hear this spirited and inspiring panel, then participate in a discussion on how you might take the next steps in your career, with relevance.

Join us at the fabulous LaGriglia, Thursday, September 9, at 11:30 a.m.

The Fabulous La Griglia

2002 West Gray

Houston, TX 77019

5 o'clock connection at Yelapa Playa Mexicana on 16-Sep-10 5:00 PM

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT

5 o'clock connection at Yelapa Playa Mexicana
Start Date: 16-Sep-10 5:00 PM
End Time: 16-Sep-10 7:00 PM
Location: Yelapa Playa Mexicana, Houston, TX 77098
Event Details:

Be Heard. Be Seen. Be Connected.

Who says you can’t network over a margarita?

Not us!

Join the officers, members and guests of IABC/Houston for the 5 o’clock connection--an after-hours networking event with fantastic free appetizers--at

Yelapa Playa Mexicana

2303 Richmond, Houston 77098

281.501.0391

Thursday, Sept. 16
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Free Appetizers Served with Cash Bar

Membership info available to all guests

Yelapa features sizzling coastal Mexican fare, a variety of ceviches, gazpachos and thoughtfully-prepared fish with refreshing twists.

Indulge in signature cocktails like the Don Jalapeno or The Pancho ‘Rita, plus enjoy special happy hour drink prices, including $2 cans of Tecate, $4 Prickly Pear Micheladas, Margaritas and Sangria.

Get a step ahead, and boost your career through effective professional networking in IABC/Houston, interacting with guests from all areas of the business communications industry. And “if you like us, join us.”

The 5 o’clock connection is an opportunity for communications professionals to get acquainted with IABC as a first step toward membership.

September is Membership Month! New members save $40 off the cost of membership during the month of September.

About Yelapa Playa Mexicana
Owner Chuck Bulnes and Executive Chef L.J. Wiley have combined the best of island life with Pacific coast-inspired Mexican fare, resulting in a mambo-smashing venue and a menu with a kick. Dig into classic dishes like pork belly carnitas or grouper “sangra de maya.” Don’t forget a cocktail to match. It’s Yelapa Time! Find Yelapa on Facebook or visit www.yelapatime.com.

About The IABC
IABC/Houston is a local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, a world-renowned organization of 15,000 corporate communications professionals in 80 countries.

For information about this event, contact Rob Bartlett.

Yelapa Playa Mexicana

2303 Richmond

Houston, TX 77098

Beyond the Carrot and Stick: How to Win Commitment on 23-Sep-10 11:15 AM

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Beyond the Carrot and Stick: How to Win Commitment
Start Date: 23-Sep-10 11:15 AM
End Time: 23-Sep-10 1:00 PM
Location: Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX 77006
Speaker: Kathi Crawford

Event Details:

Beyond the Carrot and Stick: How to Win Commitment

Whether you’re dealing with boards, bosses, colleagues, staff members or senior management, winning respect and cultivating influence, cooperation and commitment is a critical skill in today’s business environment. We can no longer “order” things to be done – people don’t respond to the “carrot and stick” approach today. The problems we are solving are no longer simple enough to gain agreement on one solution. We must work through the complexity of work challenges and have the ability to get other people to endorse our initiatives.

If you need to get work done through other people or need to convince another person to buy into an idea or follow up on a request, come to this session to:

Understand your personal power
Learn how to let work styles and communication differences work for, not against, you
Understand the person you’re trying to influence
Learn how to adapt your style to the person or situation you’re dealing with

Brennan's of Houston

3300 Smith Street

Houston, TX USA 77006

Crisis Communications: the Good, Bad, and the UGLY on 5-Oct-10 4:30 PM

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:30:00 GMT

Crisis Communications: the Good, Bad, and the UGLY
Start Date: 5-Oct-10 4:30 PM
End Time: 5-Oct-10 6:00 PM
Location: Oak Room at Stag's Head Pub, Houston, TX 77098-4057
Speaker: Co-Presenters Mickey Driver and Terry Heymeyer

Event Details:

Dealing with crises and the media are critical skills communication professionals need (and often think they have). Truth is, those skills can get rusty. And, in the era of 24/7 Internet and cable coverage, even minor events can quickly morph into something even the most polished CEO or communications officer is unprepared to deal with.

On Tuesday, October 5, two seasoned crisis communicators will candidly discuss the events of the day – and offer both new and time-tested tools for dealing with crisis, the media, and the changing communications terrain.

No slides or fancy panels – just two guys, a couple of handouts, and a lively conversation around some good, bad, and a few distinctly ugly experiences.

Join us for the first in a semi-regular series of informal, affordable, “off the record” conversations. We're calling them IABC Lite -- light on cost but NOT light on content!

Oak Room at Stag's Head Pub

2128 Portsmouth Street

Houston, TX 77098-4057

10-10 in 2010 -- Selling the 2010 Census to a Reluctant Audience on 28-Oct-10 11:15 AM

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:15:00 GMT

10-10 in 2010 -- Selling the 2010 Census to a Reluctant Audience
Start Date: 28-Oct-10 11:15 AM
End Time: 28-Oct-10 1:00 PM
Location: Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX 77006
Speaker: Panel Presentation, Presenters Listed Below.

Event Details:

10-10 in 2010: Selling the 2010 Census to a Reluctant Audience

Program details to follow.

Brennan's of Houston

3300 Smith Street

Houston, TX USA 77006

Amateur Tools in a Professional World: FlipCams, and Other Fun Toys You Can Use at Work on 18-Nov-10 11:15 AM

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Amateur Tools in a Professional World: FlipCams, and Other Fun Toys You Can Use at Work
Start Date: 18-Nov-10 11:15 AM
End Time: 18-Nov-10 1:00 PM
Location: Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX 77006
Speaker: Panel Presentation, Presenters Listed Below.

Event Details:

NOTE: This luncheon is one week early, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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We use a lot of "toys" at home or on vacation which also can be used to good effect at work. Join us as the staff of Neighborhood Centers Inc. shows us some new tricks to pep up our communications and social media repertoire.

Brennan's of Houston

3300 Smith Street

Houston, TX USA 77006

Test Student Pricing on 4-Apr-12 8:30 AM

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Test Student Pricing
Start Date: 4-Apr-12 8:30 AM
End Time: 4-Apr-12 5:30 PM
Location: test

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H-E-B Employee Communication SlideShare Available

Nicolette Beard — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

At the recent IABC/Houston Professional Development luncheon, Kate Rogers, Director of Partner Communications & Culture, H-E-B Food Stores, Inc., talked about the challenges they faced and overcame in creating an all-encompassing employee communications plan that maintained its “high-touch” culture in this high-tech age.

H-E-B posted Kate’s presentation on SlideShare for all communicators to learn from. The 35-slide presentation, Because People Matter – Sustaining a Culture of Service & Appreciation, details how H-E-B created consistent messaging to speak to all their stakeholders: customers, partners, business interests and the community.

Learn how management created a two-way communications to help employees “connect the dots” in this 35-slide presentation.

H-E-B’s primary task was to “effectively connect and engage Partners (or employees) in a way that celebrates and enhances culture internally and externally,” said Rogers.

So far they’ve achieved an 82% overall favorable ranking among employees. We applaud them their efforts.

2-Sep-10 11:00 AM

Congratulations to Janelle Ewing, ABC

Susie McMichael — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Janelle Ewing, ABC, the newest accredited member of IABC/Houston! Janelle, who has more than 12 years of organizational experience and is currently responsible for U.S benefit communication campaigns for BP. She also leads a team responsible for the communication of BP's total reward offered to more than 90,000 employees worldwide.

Prior to joining BP, Janelle created the HR communication function at Baker Hughes Inc. She also spent several years in communication consulting with Watson Wyatt Worldwide working in the energy, healthcare, retail, aerospace, manufacturing and retail industries.

Janelle holds an MA degree in organizational communication from the University of Houston. She recently served on the IABC/Houston board as Judging Director and Bronze Quill Co-Chair.

Why did Janelle decide to pursue accreditation? "When I’m having a bad day at work, I peruse the IABC job bank. A few years ago, I noticed a listing that included 'ABC preferred.' I decided in that moment to pursue IABC accreditation. I didn’t want to be eliminated from a potential career opportunity. Becoming accredited increases my credibility as a communication strategist. It says to my boss, my organization and my peers, 'Hey, I get it. Communication is a process and not an output.' ”

If you are interested in learning more about accreditation, please visit the IABC/Houston website accreditation page or contact Susie McMichael, ABC, or call 713-260-0716. An informational meeting will be scheduled for later this year.

31-Aug-10 8:00 PM

Maintaining "High-touch" Culture in the Digital Age

Nicolette Beard — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Carl Walker, General Manger, Brennan’s of Houston, welcomed the Houston/IABC back to its original home, referring to the organization as the International Association of Brennan’s. Spirits were high and the crowd thick, as over 140 people enjoyed Brennan’s signature turtle soup and Bananas Foster.

Kate Rogers, H-E-B Food Stores, Inc., talked about the challenges they faced and overcame in creating an all-encompassing employee communications plan that maintained its “high-touch” culture in the digital age.

With the title of Director of Partner Communications & Culture, it’s no surprise that H-E-B’s primary task was to “effectively connect and engage Partners (or employees) in a way that celebrates and enhances culture internally and externally,” said Rogers.

They began to create consistent messaging to all their stakeholders: customers, partners, business interests and community.

Because Partners are the first touch point for customers, it was important that management create two-way communications and help employees “connect the dots.”

Management focused on three key drivers to that end: engagement, communication and leadership recognition. They developed an online Partner portal that allowed them to understand the purpose of why H-E-B is different than other retail grocers and what that meant to them.

The portal was designed to communicate to Partners

What to expect
How they are doing
How they fit in
Rewards and recognition

Connecting over 70,000 employees in 315 locations was no small undertaking. H-E-B developed a task management module within the Partner portal that streamlined formerly unwieldy work flow systems. This helps store managers not only to work more efficiently, but also frees them up to acknowledge and reward behavior that matches the H-E-B culture of service, commitment, community and innovation.

In comparing results gathered from their 2008 Communication Audit to today, H-E-B enjoys an 82% overall favorable ranking among employees. Even so, Rogers acknowledged that they still have room for improvement.

27-Aug-10 2:00 PM

Using Your Personal Power to Gain Stakeholder Commitment

Elaine Krause — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT

If you need to get work done through other people or need to convince another person to buy into an idea or follow up on a request, come to this session to:

Understand your personal power
Learn how to let work styles and communication differences work for, not against, you
Understand the person you’re trying to influence
Learn how to adapt your style to the person or situation

About the Speaker

Kathi Crawford, founder, People Possibilities, believes that transitions are extraordinary opportunities for innovation, relationship building and growth. As a trusted advisor in the human capital management profession, she brings over twenty-five years of experience in the staffing, business services, petrochemical and consulting industries. She’s also a SPHR-certified and multi-degreed Human Capital Professional.

Her company provides consulting services that empower leaders to transform the workplace by creating innovative solutions for people at work.

27-Aug-10 1:00 PM

Sept. 9th ESIG: What’s Next? A: Evolving with Relevance.

Elaine Krause — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Giving back to the community: Jim Boyles, Sr., founded Artisan Field in 1968, growing it into a major Houston marketing and design firm with national recognition. The company became the family business as Jim’s children applied their creative talents to the thriving company. In 2005, Jim and Artisan Field began St. Basil’s Coffee, a non-profit coffee company whose proceeds promote social justice and provide help for impoverished people in Latin America.

Jim retired from Artisan Field to become a full-time president to St. Basil’s and manage this important family project.

Adapting to a country home: Elaine McCasland Thomas, ABC, began her career in 1980 with Enron predecessor Houston Natural Gas and stayed until 1999 when she resigned to start her own company, Calla Communications, Inc. She moved to an 80-acre farm at the end of a dead end road in Fayette County south of La Grange to join her husband, Emil, who also had fled Enron.

In the last 11 years, Elaine has been instrumental in the birth of a new county hospital, written more than 165 columns for the local newspaper, worked as a writer and public relations consultant for organizations in Fayette County and Houston, and recently started a new venture that involves recording, writing and producing family stories.

Giving back to the profession: Mark Schumann, ABC, says he’s been communicating since birth but only in a professional manner for 33 years. He began his career as the Director of Employee Communications for Denver-based Frontier Airlines, then, became a Towers Perrin (now Towers Watson) consultant and leader, spearheading major change communication/brand/merger and acquisition assignments for ExxonMobil, American Express, and JPMorgan Chase, to name just a few.

For the past year, as Chair of IABC, International, he traveled over 110,000 miles to five continents to share conversations with business communicators about the profession, its future, its challenges, its essentials. Recently retired from Towers Watson, Mark is an independent consultant and looking at the world from A Communicator’s View, sharing his thoughts on the countless opportunities for us all to continue to learn what it takes to effectively connect people, organizations and nations through effective communication.

Come hear this spirited and inspiring panel, then participate in a discussion on how you might take the next steps in your career, with relevance.

Join us at the fabulous LaGriglia, Thursday, September 9th, at 11:30 a.m.

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We thank the following members of the Issues Task Force for organizing this program: Alice Brink, ABC, APR, A Brink & Co., Beverly Freeman, APR, Freeman Communications; Beth Miller, ABC, Beth S. Miller Marketing Communications and Mark Schumann, ABC, A Communicator's View.

27-Aug-10 12:00 PM

Join us Oct. 5th for the first in a semi-regular series of informal, “off the record” conversations. Only $10!

Elain Krause — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Crisis Communications: the Good, Bad, and the UGLY

On Tuesday, October 5th, two seasoned crisis communicators will candidly discuss the events of the day – and offer both new and time-tested tools for dealing with crisis, the media, and the changing communications terrain. No slides or fancy panels – just two guys, a couple of handouts, and lively conversation around some good, bad, and a few distinctly ugly experiences.

4:30-6 p.m. at Stags Head Pub, 2128 Portsmouth, $10 per person. Complimentary bar food (some of the best in Houston) and cash bar.

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Terry Hemeyer serves as executive counsel to Pierpont Communications and is an expert in crisis and issue management. He is on the faculty of Rice University’s MBA Program teaching crisis management. He also teaches communication management and strategies at the University of Texas at Austin.

Hemeyer has handled numerous high profile personal and business crisis situations. His experience includes assisting two U.S. Presidents, Fortune 500 CEOs, education institution heads, department of defense executives, as well as national sports and entertainment figures. Business topics handled included accidents, litigation, sabotage, labor, discrimination, financial reporting, bankruptcy, environmental, corporate compliance and criminal issues.

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Mickey Driver is an External Relations Advisor for Chevron. His responsibilities include advising management on responding to media crisis, helping manage media crisis, and serving as a company spokesman on a variety of subjects. He also trains management and employees on Chevron’s policies, procedures and philosophy on dealing with the news media.

Based in Houston, Mickey has been with the company’s corporate Public Affairs department for 34 years. He has been a member of IABC for 38 years and served as President of IABC Houston in 1977.

27-Aug-10 11:00 AM

Welcome New Members!

Allyson Neal — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

We’re so glad to have you. As you begin your journey, please feel free to ask questions, provide input and share your knowledge. Again, welcome aboard!

New Members

Susan Diemont-Conwell

Anna Catherine Rose

Karl Fields

Kristin Robbins

Cheryl Walters

27-Aug-10 11:00 AM

Board Honors Merrisa Turner as Volunteer of the Month

Nicolette Beard — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The Houston/IABC Board would like to acknowledge Merrisa Turner, Marketing and Communications Director, TR Moore & Co., P.C., for her outstanding volunteer activities during her tenure as VP of Marketing. Merrisa took the lead on the Web site project and spent several months negotiating the current contract with our content management system (CMS) vendor.

“The chapter and the board are in great hands with incoming VP of Marketing, Susan Cellura. I think Susan has a lot of new ideas to offer and a good team in place to carry them out. I’m excited to see the strides the new board will make this year, and I am glad to be still involved as part of the Web project,” said Turner.

As vendor liaison, Merrisa used her communication skills to articulate the technical issues of the website and provided guidance in cleaning up the database, which was no easy task. The Board would like to express their gratitude.

11-Aug-10 8:00 AM

Raffle to Win Free Registration To One of IABC's Fall Conferences

Nicolette Beard — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

So many events. So little time. But attending any industry event is also a budget issue. When you add the cost of airfare, hotel and meals, it's easy to spend $1500 for an out-of-town event.

Many IABC members don't have the luxury of company paid travel and even if you do, wouldn't it be nice to save some money either way?

Valued at $400+, we're raffling off a free registration entry to a person attending the monthly Professional luncheon on August 26, 2010. Below are just a few offerings to choose from:

- 2010 Corporate Communication and Social Media Summit in NY

- "Communicate with Byte!" IABC Southern Region 2010 Conference in Atlanta, GA

- Pacific Plains Regional in Palo Alto, CA

You must be present to win.

So in addition to making the inaugural trek back to the fabled Brennan's restuarant, you now have even more incentive to attend.

P.S. Tell a friend.

7-Aug-10 3:00 PM

Communicate With Byte!

Susan Cellura — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT

New mediums and a fresh perspective. That’s how you Communicate with Byte and
what you’ll learn at the IABC Southern Region conference in Atlanta Oct. 28-30 at the
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.

“Our mission is to advance the communication profession through exceptional
professional development and networking opportunities,” said Tammie Epps, IABC
Southern Region chair. “I believe the conference that our volunteers have planned for this
October in Atlanta will do just that. I encourage all communicators to take advantage of
this great event.”

The conference will kick off with an opening keynote panel on Oct. 29th. The panel will
feature:

• Bert DuMars, Newell Rubbermaid VP e-business and interactive marketing,
• Misty Skedgell Turner Broadcasting VP corporate communications, and
• Chris Womack, Southern Company EVP and external affairs president.

The panel will be moderated by Peggy Ballard, retired vice president of strategic
communications at Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company. Also on the agenda are 28
different breakout sessions on marketing and brand, internal communication, public
relations, and digital communication.

Included in the conference registration, which starts at $410, is admission to the IABC
Southern Region Silver Quill awards luncheon on Oct. 29th and IABC/Atlanta’s annual
IABC Golden Flames awards gala on Oct. 29th. The Golden Flames event will double as
the conference opening reception and will be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta on
Oct. 28th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Each year, IABC’s Southern Region partners with one of its 25 chapters in the
southern United States and Caribbean to put on the annual conference. The goal
is to provide professional development at a great price in a convenient location.
“It’s truly an honor to host the 2010 Southern Region conference,” said Chip Bush,
IABC/Atlanta president. “This event is planned and executed by volunteers, so we can
provide a great deal of programming and networking opportunities at a lower cost than
for-profit organizations. We also get a chance to highlight the talents of communicators
from Atlanta and the greater southern region.”

In addition to professional development keynotes and sessions, the event agenda includes a dine-around event, an IABC accreditation exam and the Southern Region board meeting. All attendees are invited to join hosts from the Atlanta chapter at a dine-around event where groups eat at Atlanta’s fine restaurants. For IABC members prepared to sit for the accredited business communicator (ABC) exam, an opportunity to take the test will be offered the afternoon of Oct. 30th. Also on that day, the Southern
Region board will hold its annual meeting in the afternoon. All IABC members are invited to attend.

To register and learn more about the conference, go to 2010.iabcsoreg.com.

ABOUT IABC
To help keep up with corporate, societal and technology impacts on communication,
15,000 business communication professionals from more than 80 countries turn to
the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Founded in 1970,
IABC provides volunteer, leadership, professional development and networking
opportunities. San Francisco serves as the headquarters of IABC, which is called IABC
International.

There are 25 chapters in the IABC Southern Region. The Southern Region’s primary
goals are to support the leadership of the Southern Region chapters, provide a link to
IABC International and promote professional development through the annual conference
and Silver Quill Awards.

IABC/Atlanta represents approximately 300 professional communicators in the
metropolitan Atlanta area. The chapter provides monthly professional development
programming, regular networking opportunities and volunteer leadership opportunities
for its members.

3-Aug-10 8:00 AM

IABC/HOUSTON HONORS IMPERIAL SUGAR CEO WITH 2009 COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AWARD

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Houston – May 1, 2009 – The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) presented John C. Sheptor, chief executive officer of Imperial Sugar Company, with the 2009 Communication Leadership Award during the organization’s Bronze Quill Awards Gala on April. 30. The award, given annually to an organizational leader who actively supports communications by initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communications programs, went to Sheptor in honor of the tremendous crisis communication efforts he directed after a tragic February 2008 explosion at the company’s refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia. The explosion and subsequent fire occurred just eight days after Sheptor took the reins at Imperial Sugar. Sheptor was touring that plant on the day of the explosion. From the moment the tragedy occurred, he maintained a constant level of communication with all stakeholders — including families, first...

IABC 2009 Southern Region Conference RFP for Speaker Presentations

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

IABC U.S. Southern Region seeks speakers for our 2009 regional conference. The conference will consist of a full day of 75-minute breakout sessions, and may offer a number of in-depth sessions before or after the conference on key topics affecting today’s business communicators. We anticipate the conference may draw more than 200 communicators from the southern United States, and Northern and Southern Caribbean. The conference will provide sessions in four tracks or the key areas of communications leadership, public relations, branding and marketing, and employee communication. We are also looking for presentations that include tips and advice on managing career and work in tough economic times, doing more with less and success stories about using social media techniques. Our members work in corporate settings, academia, not-for-profit organizations, health/medical facilities, manufacturing, small businesses and independent settings. Attendees will represent entry-level...

IABC Chair to Address Houston Chapter on

noemail@iabchouston.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

IABC Chair to Address Houston Chapter on Learning to Communicate With an International Accent Luncheon Meeting Set for March 26 at House of Blues, Houston Houston, March 17, 2009 – After spending nearly 20 years building a career and a strong network of professional contacts in the United States, Barbara Gibson, ABC, quit her job, sold most of her possessions and moved to London with no contacts, no work permit and no idea of what lay ahead. Now, running a successful consultancy and serving as IABC/International Chair, Gibson will reveal to IABC/Houston members and guests on March 26, 2009, at the House of Blues, how she leveraged her IABC membership to overcome cultural barriers, gain understanding of differences in communication practice, build a network and gain professional credibility even though she was an outsider. She'll also share her tips for building a powerful network whether you want to expand your contacts worldwide or locally. Gibson currently heads London-based...

IABC/Houston Welcomes Nominations for 2009 Communication Leadership Award

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Houston – March 5, 2009 – Each year, the Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) recognizes a top-level business or organizational leader who actively supports communications by initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communications programs within his or her organization. The deadline for this year’s nominations is Monday, March 16, so IABC/Houston is encouraging all communications professionals in Houston and southern Texas to identify and submit one or more exemplary communicators at the executive level for this year’s Communication Leadership Award. Information on the award and a link to the nomination form are available at http://www.iabchouston.com/Communicator/. There is no fee to submit a nominee for this award, and you can nominate more than one person, explained Theresa Parker, IABC/Houston president. The only guidelines are that the person must be an active member of your organization’s...

Deadline Nears for IABC/Houston Bronze Quill 2009 Submissions

noemail@iabchouston.com — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Houston – Feb. 11, 2009 – The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) is nearing the deadline for entries to its Bronze Quill Awards, which annually celebrates the outstanding efforts of the communications professionals in Houston and southern Texas. The deadline for entries is this Friday, Feb. 13, although procrastinators will be able to enter, for a small entry fee penalty, until Feb. 20. The Bronze Quill Awards are open to members and non-members alike, and all original communication programs and projects that produced measurable results in 2008 are eligible for submission. The chapter anticipates more than 100 entries in three award divisions: Communication Management, Communication Skills and Communication Creative. Communicators interested in submitting entries may start by visiting www.iabchouston.com/QuillAwards. The site includes links to the call for entries (only available online) as well as entry guidelines and forms,...

Canadian Barbecue Guru Mixes Business With Brisket

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Rockin’ Ronnie Brings His Meaty Motivational Message to Houston Houston, Feb. 9, 2009 – In his day job, Ron Shewchuk is a business consultant who helps organizations communicate better with their employees. In his spare time, he’s built a second career as his alter-ego, Rockin’ Ronnie, international barbecue champion and bestselling cookbook author. A few years ago Shewchuk had a crazy idea to combine his lifelong passions for outdoor cooking and indoor business communications. The result: a combination multi-course meal and keynote address called Everything I Know About Communication, I Learned From Barbecue. Shewchuk is bringing his smoke-infused business wisdom to Houston’s famed Armadillo Palace on February 26, where he’ll deliver his talk to the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. His visit is timed to coincide with The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, the first big event of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. If famous...

IABC/Houston Announces 2 New Awards for Bronze Quill 2009

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Houston – (Feb. 5, 2009) – The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) is celebrating the local area’s top communication professionals by offering two new awards to honor them during its Be Heard, Be Awarded, Be Celebrated...Get Bronzed! 2009 Bronze Quill Awards Gala. In addition to its existing Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit and Communication Leadership Award, IABC/Houston is adding a Best in Show Award for the entry with the highest cumulative score. As well, the criteria for the Communicator of the Year award has been made even easier—a panel of accredited business communicators will choose the Communicator of the Year from among the top ten scoring entries from IABC/Houston members. IABC/Houston’s annual Bronze Quill program recognizes and honors Houston and southern Texas communications professionals whose work the previous year has exemplified excellence in communications. This year, the chapter anticipates more than 100...

Dr. Peter Bishop, Futurist, Coordinator of Master Program in Future Studies, College of Technology, University of Houston, to Share Insights on Strategic Planning

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Jan. 19 – If developing a communications plan for your organization or client is on your to-do list for 2009, help is on the way. IABC/Houston presents Dr. Peter Bishop, futurist and coordinator of the graduate program in Futures Studies at the University of Houston, at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22. Dr. Bishop will share strategic foresight concepts, procedures and tools that will help organizations anticipate change and influence the long-term effectiveness of strategic planning efforts. The meeting includes a morning workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon presentation from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maggiano’s, 2019 Post Oak Blvd., in Houston. Drawing content from a new five-day certification seminar he is teaching at UH in Strategic Foresight, Dr. Bishop will cover how communications planners can scan the environment and analyze current trends, anticipate disruptive futures and effectively set strategic direction. Pam McConathy, principal...

Dr. Richard Murray, Political Analyst, University of Houston, to Discuss Election-Winning Communications Strategies at Dec. 4 Meeting

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Dec. 1 – After 20 months of campaigning that started with nearly 20 serious candidates, voters have decided who they want to be the next president of the United States. University of Houston political analyst Dr. Richard Murray will share his perspective on what have we learned from this historic marathon contest, the impact of communications on the election and what the next few months may look like during the Dec. 4 meeting of the Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aiden Hotel, 1117 Prairie St, in downtown Houston. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided and an interactive Q&A session will follow Dr. Murray’s presentation. For more details and to register, please visit www.iabchouston.com. Media who wish to cover this event are invited to attend as guests of IABC/Houston with an advance reservation. Please contact Tracy Torma, 832-293-3475 or tracy@torma.com. About IABC/Houston With...

Rice University Professor Deborah Barrett to Share Keys to Effective Leadership Communication at IABC/Houston Meeting Oct. 23

noemail@iabchouston.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Oct. 20 – In a time of economic crisis and business uncertainty, it’s important for business leaders to communicate effectively with their employees and other stakeholders. IABC/Houston presents Rice University Professor Deborah Barrett for a program on effective leadership communication at its October 2008 program. The meeting will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Damian’s Cucina Italiana, 2011 Smith St., in Houston. Dr. Barrett’s program, Leadership Communication: Establishing the Communication Needs of Senior-Level Managers, focuses on defining what senior managers need to communicate with impact and effectiveness in today's business environment and explores how consultants and corporate communications professionals can help them get there. Dr. Barrett will explain the central concept of her book, Leadership Communication, and discuss how this original framework can be used to map out the levels of communication ability business leaders need. Dr. Barrett is...

Internal Communications Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Internal Communications Manager Description: Our client's Internal Communications Manager is responsible for all of the Communication plans supporting the various projects and initiatives increasing employee engagement. These include, but are limited to: o Training material o Leadership development o Employee orientation o Employee handbook o Policy & procedural documentation o HR intranet Provides advice, counsel and coaching on communications issues to executives, managers, employees Develop communications programs with common theme to support the company's core values (intranet, print, various media methodologies) Designs and executes strategies through multiple channels (i.e. print, video, intranet) Oversee content within the internal HR Portal Responsible for 'new initiative' communications for over 750 locations in 7 states, so the ability to communicate...

Communications Manager - Houston, TX

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Communications Manager - Houston, TX Description: I. Job Summary This position is responsible for drafting, coordinating and executing both external and internal communication plans and tactics. Cultivates external vendor and internal business and department head relationships. Assists assigned internal partners with communication for targeted audiences. Under the direction of the VP Communications or Director, is accountable for the company's communication tactics as it relates to all media as assigned responsibility - social media, earned media, product placement and integration and internal media development and ongoing cultivation. Provides assistance to lower level communications professionals on the corporate team and in the field. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may...

Manager, Communications

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Manager, Communications Description: Job Summary: A Communications Manager creates implements and oversees written communications that effectively describe and promote Partnership campaigns, plans, programs, promotions, products and services. Additionally, this position is responsible for oversight and coordination of inbound media, communications project management, and publications logistics. Principle Responsibilities: Create and manage written communications for organization and serve as a messaging strategist and copywriter, coordinating projects across all marketing communications disciplines and offering marketing communications counsel to clients as it relates to the Strategic Plan. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES . Assist with content development and dissemination of press releases and media alerts. Manage all inbound media inquiry from response to request completion. All...

Dean, College Relations

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Dean, College Relations Description: Lone Star College System is currently seeking applicants for a Dean of College Relations. This full-time position is located at the Tomball campus. FOR BEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY JULY 14, 2010. The Dean of College Relations provides strategic leadership in the development, integration and execution of all external relations activities, to include internal and external communication, constituent and community relations and image and branding. Directly responsible for College Relations with community at large and college institutional advancement. Designs, develops and implements external relations programs and provides oversight for college strategic plan. A member of the President's senior leadership and strategy team. Required Experience: Bachelor's degree; At least three years experience in Public Relations, Community Relations or related field. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Demonstrated expertise in advertising, marketing,...

Sales Representative

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Sales Representative Description: PrintMailers, Inc (PMi) is expanding and we are looking for hunters; experienced dynamic salespeople with an existing network and the ability to search, identify and close new business. We are looking for people who take pride in their work and the company they represent. PrintMailers, Inc is a 22-year old marketing communications provider located in Houston, TX. Our suite of services includes cut-sheet & digital print, direct mail & fulfillment which include kitting, pick-n-pack & storage. Our current facility was built in 2000, encompasses 112,000 sq ft and is state-of-the-art. Required Experience: At least 3 years experience selling direct mail, printing and related services This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Self-starter with a proven track record in sales Able to set and meet goals in a deadline oriented, fast-paced atmosphere Experienced in selling with a consultative style; self-motivated and want an opportunity to...

Marketing Communications Contractor

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Marketing Communications Contractor Description: Description: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, is one of the world's top producers of olefins and polyolefins and is a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals and polyethylene pipe. With thousands of employees, manufacturing sites and research/technical centers around the world, Chevron Phillips Chemical has the people, assets and technology to pursue chemical opportunities on a global scale. The award-winning Corporate Communications group has an opening for an entry-level marketing communications contractor. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, flexible, and a team player. Strong writing skills (including technical writing) are a must, and candidates must provide three writing samples with their resume. This opening is a part-time contract position, with potential to become a full-time contractor or permanent position, depending on the...

Government, media and investor relations; corporate communications

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Government, media and investor relations; corporate communications Experience: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007-2009 Vice President of Investor Relations, HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., Houston, TX. HCC (NYSE: HCC) is a international specialty insurance group with assets of $8.6 billion. HCC is a leader in Medical Stop-Loss, Property and Casualty, Surety, Offshore Energy, Aviation and other insurance. Professionalized and headed Investor Relations Department. Responsible for working with investors and analysts, including banks, mutual and hedge funds, major stockholders in North America and Europe. Media relations, financial communications, corporate relations, websites. 2004-2006 Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, McLane Company, Temple TX. McLane is a $23 billion dollar, 14,000-employee national grocery and food service wholesaler that operates a fleet of 2,200 trucks from 40 distribution centers. Reorganized and professionalized...

Technical Writer, Proofreader, Editor

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Technical Writer, Proofreader, Editor Experience: 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:Table Normal; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Times New Roman; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Highly skilled...

IABC/Houston Board of Directors

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:14:35 GMT

2010 - 2011 Board of Directors President: Nancy Trowbridge Nancy has served the board for two years as Vice President of Finance. She is the director of Communications for The Menninger Clinic, an international psychiatric center. She has more than 15 consecutive years membership in IABC with board positions in professional development (Topeka, Kansas, chapter), communications contest judging and as vice president of finance in Houston. She has also helped plan a regional IABC conference. Nancy has a bachelor's of science degree in journalism and before entering the employee communications-media relations-corporate communications field, she worked five years at two daily newspapers as a lifestyle and postsecondary education reporter/photographer. Past President: Joi Lecznar Joi served on the board this past year as President. Joi is the director of Regional Communication at BG Group, an integrated natural gas company headquartered in...

IABC/Houston Insider

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:30 GMT

ESIG: What's Next? Evolving with Relevance Thursday, Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Fabulous La Griglia Many of our communication entrepreneurs are finding themselves at a stage in their career where they're asking, What's next? This is the question that three senior communicators, each with a slightly different approach, will discuss at the September 9th ESIG program. Read more and register. 5 O'clock Connection at Yelapa Playa Mexicana Thursday, September 16, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Who says you can't network over a margarita?...

Accreditation: Earn Your ABC

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:27:43 GMT

Congratulations to our newest IABC/Houston accredited member - Janelle Ewing, ABC! Janelle was recognized at the August 2010 luncheon. Becoming an Accredited Business Communicator Accreditation is an IABC professional development program. It offers communicators a way of demonstrating to employers, fellow communicators and themselves their ability to successfully manage and perform those tasks essential to effective organizational communication. Candidates meeting all requirements of the program earn the designation Accredited Business Communicator (ABC). If you are a professional communicator, IABC's accreditation program is a means by which you can gauge your career progress. The ABC following your name tells your peers, current and prospective employers and, perhaps most importantly, you, that you have successfully completed this challenging program. For complete information about the accreditation process, go to http://www.iabc.com/abc/. If you're...

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Speakers Bureau - IABC/Houston

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:49:23 GMT

Welcome to the IABC Houston Speakers Bureau Is your organization seeking an informative, articulate and entertaining speaker? IABC Houston offers a variety of distinguished communications professionals who have volunteered to talk about their areas of expertise to interested audiences in the Houston area, and even beyond Our experts provide advice on the finer points of communications, including, but not limited to, photography, advertising, marketing, speechwriting, general business communications, crisis communications, and media relations. If you have a special topic request or would like to be included in our speakers bureau, let us know. You may send inquiries to Joe Fournet, Speakers Bureau Chair, at j4net@ideasnmore.net. Our Speakers: (listed in no special order or preference and subject to change) Terri Ammerman Terri Ammerman is president and chief executive officer of The Ammerman Experience. She has worked with clients throughout the United...

Multiple IABC Membership Options

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:05:16 GMT

Gain instant access to the people who drive Houston's communications industry--join IABC/Houston. We have more than 300 members, and we are one of the fastest-growing chapters within the international organization. Those who join IABC enjoy local as well as international benefits. To join IABC/Houston you start by joining IABC, the international organization. Your membership includes full benefits from the international organization, the Southern Region and the local IABC/Houston Chapter. There are several membership types: Professional: The vast majority of IABC members are professional members. IABC/Houston members pay $276 annually. New and lapsed members pay a $40 application fee. Corporate Package: Corporate packages offer discounts to five or more employees from the same company. To initiate a package, please see our corporate package information page. The 500 Club: The 500 Club, named because only 500 of these memberships are available, offers lifetime...

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Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:08:16 GMT

Professional Development Luncheon IABC/Houston Returns to Brennan's of Houston Here Everything's Better: Employee Communications the H-E-B Way Thursday, August 26, 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drawing for free registration to an IABC fall conference to be held. You must be present to win! The saints will indeed come marching back on August 26, and you're going to want to be in that number. We have a great program planned, presented by Kate Rogers with H-E-B Food Stores, Inc., and much fanfare connected with our return to this beloved, historic landmark. A landmark with pralines? So much the better. Read the write-up and sign-up now for Here Everything's Better: Employee Communications the H-E-B Way . . . and Lunch at Brennan's of Houston. Our thanks to Schipul, the Web Marketing Company, for hosting this event and helping us kick-off the celebrations and revelry on that day. ...

How to Volunteer

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:29:36 GMT

CONTACT US! Wanted: IABC/Houston members who want to get the most out of their membership, meet people, show their stuff and learn new skills. Scan this wanted list and think about how you could plug in this coming year! Positions and projects are described within their board headings: Marketing Committee Members Who: Volunteers interested in assisting with Web and e-mail marketing, including writing and/or editing for our weekly e-newsletter, the IABC/Houston Insider. Great skill- and resume-building opportunity! Contact: Susan Cellura, VP Web Communications, swcellura@gmail.com. Registration Table Volunteers Who: Volunteers interested in assisting at registration table at monthly meetings. Great way to meet people, both members and guests! Helpful Skills: ability to help Hospitality Director record payments and make change for people who pay at the door, help people find their badges on badge table, etc.. ...

History

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:37:17 GMT

A GENEALOGY FOR IABC/HOUSTON By Downs Matthews The place is Houston, Texas. The year, 1946. A young man named Walter Beach, editor of The Humble Way, published by the Humble Oil and Refining Company of Houston, has just returned from a business meeting of the Southwestern Association of Industrial Editors (SAIE) held in Little Rock, AK. He is inspired to start a chapter of SAIE for industrial editors of Houston. Beach telephones a young woman named Dotty James, who has just been employed as an editor of The Pecten by Shell Oil Company. She agrees with Beach's proposal to organize a chapter of SAIE in Houston. In September, they meet with 15 other house organ editors at Bill Williams' Chicken House on South Main St. They agree. Houston should join SAIE. A few days later, Beach, James, and another Humble employee, Jack Shannon, travel to Tulsa where SAIE is holding its annual conference. Their application for membership is accepted and a charter is...

August 26 Luncheon -- Here Everything's Better: H-E-B Employee Relations

noemail@iabchouston.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 25-Aug-10 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 2-Sep-10 2:00 PM

Thanks to all who braved the crowds today! It was bedlam, but fun bedlam and we hope to corral the chaos before next month. Meanwhile, please take just a few moments to answer the following five questions. Your answers will help us tremendously in providing good value to you and your communications practice.

We appreciate your feedback and are doing our best to implement your suggestions.

Thanks again; and we hope to see you in September for our next quality Brennan's program: Beyond the Carrot and Stick, on Winning Commitment from Colleagues and Supervisors

Elaine

Elaine W Krause
VP for Professional Development
IABC Houston

August 2010 ESIG Meeting Evaluation

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

1. Gauge ESIG member and guest response to each monthly program topic and speaker(s)

2. Monitor ESIG member and guest response to luncheon venue/service

3. Track where members and guests are hearing about programming/meeting announcements

Release Date: 12-Aug-10 3:00 PM
Expiration Date: 10-Nov-10 3:00 PM

July 2010 Strategic Planning Workshop

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 22-Jul-10 1:00 PM
Expiration Date: 19-Aug-10 1:00 PM

We have decreased the number of questions on our event survey form to five, and changed the rating scales to better measure our customers' satisfaction!

Taking just a few moments to answer this form will help us tremendously in providing good value to you and your communications practice.

Those who choose NOT to answer the questions anonymously will be entered in a drawing for a Starbucks gift card, in thanks for your participation.

Thanks so much for joining us today; we hope to see you again in August as we Return to Brennan's of Houston!

Elaine

Elaine W Krause
VP for Professional Development
IABC Houston

July 2010 Luncheon -- Personal Branding as Part of Your Strategy

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 22-Jul-10 1:00 PM
Expiration Date: 19-Aug-10 1:00 PM

We have decreased the number of questions on our event survey form to five, and changed the rating scales to better measure our customers' satisfaction!

Taking just a few moments to answer this form will help us tremendously in providing good value to you and your communications practice.

Those who choose NOT to answer the questions anonymously will be entered in a drawing for a Starbucks gift card, in thanks for your participation.

Thanks so much for joining us today; we hope to see you again in August as we Return to Brennan's of Houston!

Elaine

Elaine W Krause
VP for Professional Development
IABC Houston

July 2010 ESIG Meeting Evaluation

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

1. Gauge ESIG member and guest response to each monthly program topic and speaker(s)

2. Monitor ESIG member and guest response to luncheon venue/service

3. Track where members and guests are hearing about programming/meeting announcements

Release Date: 8-Jul-10 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: 6-Sep-10 7:00 PM

24 June 2010 -- Mayor Annise Parker

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Objectives: To survey those who attended the IABC luncheon on January 28, 2010

Release Date: 24-Jun-10 10:00 PM
Expiration Date: 22-Jul-10 10:00 PM

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Your survey responses provide the data we need to continue improving the quality and kind of programming you need to improve your communications practice.

Everyone who chooses NOT to complete the survey anonymously will be entered in a drawing for a $15 Starbucks gift card, to be presented at next month's luncheon.

Thank you for your help!

June 2010 ESIG Meeting Evaluation

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

1. Gauge ESIG member and guest response to each monthly program topic and speaker(s)

2. Monitor ESIG member and guest response to luncheon venue/service

3. Track where members and guests are hearing about programming/meeting announcements

Release Date: 10-Jun-10 5:00 PM
Expiration Date: 25-Aug-10 5:00 PM

Social Media Bootcamp for Communicators

noemail@iabchouston.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 28-May-10 1:00 AM
Expiration Date: 14-Jun-10 12:00 PM

Thanks so much for attending what I hope was our first annual social media/Web 2.0 bootcamp. Your feedback is important to us -- so we can continue to improve our program and workshop offerings.

Have a good weekend everyone!

May 2010 ESIG Meeting Evaluation

noemail@iabchouston.com — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

1. Gauge ESIG member and guest response to each monthly program topic and speaker(s)

2. Monitor ESIG member and guest response to luncheon venue/service

3. Track where members and guests are hearing about programming/meeting announcements

Release Date: 13-May-10 5:00 PM
Expiration Date: 25-Jul-10 5:00 PM

All-Member Survey re: Return to Brennan's

noemail@iabchouston.com — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 5-May-10 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 10-May-10 5:15 PM

We recently surveyed attendees at our March luncheon about a possible return to Brennan's of Houston. The facility has been rebuilt, improved on many fronts -- to include WiFi now, throughout the building. As before, the meals will be served plated, rather than family style. Vegetarian meals will be provided on request. And valet parking (apart from tip) is provided.

We've run the numbers and believe we can offer a quality venue, service and food (in a completely WiFi setting) at a $5.00 increase in pricing.

Please take just a moment to complete this brief survey so that our decision reflects the wishes of you: our customers and partners at IABC Houston.

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:05 GMT

We took an interesting, behind-the-scene peek at how one of Texas' most successful companies does Employee Communications with Kate Rogers, H-E-B Chief Communications Officer. This was IABC Houston's return to Brennan's after a long absence. Brennan's is better, more beautiful than ever, and were thrilled to welcome us back!

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

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Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:05 GMT

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:05 GMT

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:05 GMT

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:05 GMT

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:05 GMT

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:05 GMT

Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

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Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

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All-Member Survey re: Return to Brennan's

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Professional Development Luncheon at Brennan's featuring H-E-B

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