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| September 2007 |
Vol 1, Issue 1 - A bi-monthly e-newsletter for IABC T&T Members
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From the President:
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 Welcome to a brand new IABC T&T year
Since our AGM in July, the 2007-2008 board has had
four strategic planning sessions which culminated in our first board retreat on September 1st. Is the IABC T&T board ready to begin its year? You bet.
We have a packed agenda that includes lively professional development programming, fun networking opportunities and a two-day communication summit that will conclude our year.
Additionally, we've beefed up our capacity on the board in order to serve you better and are setting global standards with the adoption of cutting-edge social media tools including the debut of our first podcast later this month.
We are the first chapter in the world to have a Vice President committed to strategically adopting and adapting the tools of the web in order to meet our member's specific needs.
We will have our first face-to-face meeting for the 2007-2008 year on September 27th when members meet for IABC T&T's first professional programme but there's no need to wait, you can catch up with us in cyberspace. Join us on facebook or in blogsphere.
Check out what's happening in the fastest growing PR and communication association in Trinidad and Tobago at www.iabctt.com and look out for press ads about our upcoming September meeting.
Thanks for your support, on behalf of the Board; I look forward to our year of service.
Best
Judette Coward-Puglisi
Founder & President 2007-2008
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| An IABC T&T Welcome |
Okay so the list is long. We admit it. But in our traditional welcoming way it will be remiss of us if we didn't single out the folks who selected us as their Association of choice.
We welcome:
Omar Khan and Adrian Benjamin of PowerGen; Ramon Gregorio of Symptai Consulting; Amoy Van Lowe, Cheryl-Ann Phillips Gonzales, Aklima Beekham-Maharaj, Wendy Bishop and Natalie Suite of the UTC as well as Anna-Maria Kurbanali, William Charles, Suzanne Dasent-Ali, Nicole Duke Westfield and Brigitte Espinet of RBTT.
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| Leader's recognition |
 IABC T&T recognises TDC's Nadine Johnson, Chair of the President's Visioning Team, for her contribution to starting the Chapter's student membership which accepts its first batch of students later this month.
Congratulations Carol Ann Mc Kenzie who will serve as the new Chair of the President's Visioning Team.
Kudos as well to new member Nicole Duke Westfield of RBTT who has accepted the IABC T&T leadership baton and will lead a planning committee for the Chapter's 2008 Communications Summit.
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Mark the Dates - September 2007
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"No Sweat Speaking- Facing the fear of public speaking"
September 27th: IABC T&T presents "No Sweat Speaking- Facing the fear of public speaking," with facilitator Garth Thomas. Circle 5-7 p.m. in your agendas and look out for more information on this action packed workshop.
September is Membership Month!
New or lapsed members who join or re-join IABC, will save up to US$40 off their application fee. The catch? You've got to join now. Email: mebership@iabctt.com or president@iabctt.com for more information or join online at www.iabc.com. Please remember that applications must be received at the San Francisco Headquarters office during the month of September to qualify.
For an additional September bonus logon to http://www.iabc.com/login/trial.cfm for a free and in-depth informative tour of IABC's global website. Please note that this login will not be available after the month of September.
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Mark the Dates - October 2007
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October 18th to 20th IABC Southern Region Conference. Can't wait until next to get a communication refresher then head to Tampa, the location of the Southern Region's conference.
Here are three top reasons to consider this regional conference.
· IABC T&T is part of the Southern Region and the conference provides a heap of networking opportunities
· The southern conference features outstanding speakers sharing their knowledge of communication topics ranging from leadership and communications skill development, marketing and branding, internal communications and public relations
· It's in Tampa, for heaven's sake. Do we need to say more?
To learn more visit the IABC Tampa Bay Conference Web site at http://www.iabcsrc2007.com/
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IABC Community - Regional Recognition
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 "IABC T&T has done very well for a new chapter, and we are proud of you and willing to work with you to continue your successes."
Suzanne Salvo, IABC's Southern Caribbean Director to Giselle La Ronde West, Membership VP IABC T&T, at the Kapok Hotel in July
Left to right: Judette Coward-Puglisi (President, IABCT&T), Maria Mohammed (VP, Future Communication & Social Media), Maria Mc Millan (Executive Vice President, IABC T&T), Giselle La Ronde West (VP, Membership) with Suzanne Salvo (IABC's Southern Caribbean Director) and Wendy Bishop (VP, Administration).
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| Online support |
Learn more online, start a discussion, solicit advice from your peers or offer you opinions on IABC's Member's only message board http://www.iabc.com/forums.
Moved on in your career be sure to enjoy your membership even if you've moved or changed jobs, update your contact information anytime at http://www.iabc.com/update
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IABC Knowledge Centre
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 Managing the Communication Function
Second Edition by Diane Gayeski, Ph.D.
Managing the Communication Function, one of IABC's most essential manuals, has been newly updated and revised. This invaluable resource helps professionals manage communication and their careers in a changing business landscape. This latest edition includes job aids, model contracts and project management documents, examples of organizational structures and job descriptions, and assessment tools that you can immediately apply and customize for your own use. More information from IABC International
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