April 6, 2010

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News & Updates

• Spring has sprung Toronto – Help us celebrate! (April 22nd Munch ‘n’ Mingle)
  
  
• The Anatomy of the Successful Toronto Bid for the 2015 Pan Am Games (April 27th evening seminar)
  
  
• Calling Future IABC/Toronto Board Members for 2010/2011
  
  
• Register now for events online with IABC/Toronto’s enhanced registration tool!
  
  
• Advance notice: Video Contest for Free Pass to World Conference!
  
  
• PIC presents: Personal Branding for Independents
  
  
• Free Web- and Pod-cast - “Think Outside The Box” PD Event
  
  
• Are you having trouble viewing your e-Lerts?
  
  
• Be Involved at the IABC 2010 World Conference in Toronto—Volunteer!
  
  
• For your reference, 2008/2009 Annual Report is online
  

IABC in the News

• Landbank chief wins CEO Excel Awards 2010
  
  
• Mel Tiangco receives CEO Excel Award
  
  
• IABC confers CEO Excel Lifetime Achievement Award on Lopez Group Chairman
  

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Spring has sprung Toronto – Help us celebrate!

Thursday, April 22, 2010, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Fuzion Restaurant, 580 Church Street, Toronto

Signs of spring are all around us so it’s time to shake off the shackles of winter and raise a glass to the warm weather.  And what better way to celebrate than with your fellow communicators at our Spring Fling Munch ‘n’ Mingle.  The event will be held at Fuzion Restaurant, a beautiful restored mansion on vibrant Church Street. For those who want to stay for dinner, the restaurant has agreed to prepare a specially priced, prix fixe dinner menu for IABC members.  So dust off those business cards and join us for a spring cocktail.

Access to the event, finger foods and one (1) drink ticket included in the registration fee. Cash bar available.

Registration Fees:

• $25: Member early bird (on or before April 9, 2010)
• $25: Student/Transitional member
• $30: Regular member
• $40: Non-member

The Anatomy of the Successful Toronto Bid for the 2015 Pan Am Games

An insider’s look at the communications strategy that won the world’s attention and made history for Ontario.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 6 to 8:15 p.m., Sutton Place, Wellesley Room, 955 Bay Street, Toronto

Toronto made history when we won the Bid to host the 2015 Pan Am Games. It had never been done before.  The impact will be riveting: 10,000 athletes and officials; attract 250,000 tourists who will stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, shop and visit attractions; generate 15,000 jobs; and showcase Toronto, the GTA and the Golden Horseshoe to the world.

What does this mean to you and how will it affect your organization and its employees. Find out on April 27th at a unique event with the Hon. David Peterson, Chairman of the Successful Toronto Bid for the 2015 Pan Am Games.

In a rare opportunity, you will have a “behind the scenes” look at the strategies that created the Toronto sensation and see what the future hold for the Games.  See what the future of the Games means to you!!

You don’t want to miss this.

Speaker:

The Honourable David Peterson, Chairman of the successful Toronto Bid for 2015 Pan Am Games, served as Premier of Ontario between 1985 and 1990. He is currently a senior partner and Chairman of the law firm of Cassels Brock & Blackwell where he practices corporate/commercial law.

Mr. Peterson is Chancellor of the University of Toronto, a director of St. Michael’s Hospital and the Shaw Festival.

He is a director of a number of public and private companies including Rogers Communications Inc., Franco-Nevada Corporation and Shoppers Drug Mart and was the Founding Chairman of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club Inc. and Chapters Inc. 

Mr. Peterson is or was director or active with a number of charitable, educational and environmental organizations including: the Honorary Chairman of the Ontario March of Dimes, the Ontario Canada Day Committee, Canadian Club, Cercle Canadien, Council for Canadian Unity, Young President’s Organization, World President’s Organization, the Society for Educational Visits & Exchanges in Canada, Frontier College, Peter Lougheed Medical Research Foundation, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, Magnetic True North Theatre, West Park Health Centre and Toronto Abuse Centre as well as being on the Advisory Board of the Coady International Institute and the Steering Committee of the Toronto City Summit Alliance.

Registration Fees:

• $45: Member early bird (on or before April 22, 2010)
• $25: Student/Transitional member
• $50: Regular member
• $65: Non-member

Sponsored by:

Calling Future IABC/Toronto Board Members for 2010/2011

IABC/Toronto is among the most recognized and respected chapters within the IABC global network. With close to 1,600 members, we are the largest IABC chapter in the world and we have a long-standing reputation for operating a professional and innovative chapter that constantly strives to enhance member value.

The success of the Toronto chapter depends on our volunteers. When you’re part of the IABC/Toronto Board, you’re part of a team that drives strategic initiatives for our members throughout the year. Consider joining us. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, build a network and have fun.

How the nomination process works
The new Board year begins July 1, 2010 and ends June 30, 2011, but the process for selecting next year’s Board starts now. Here’s what you need to do:

• Think about what you want to do. What are your professional and personal goals?
• Review the Board roles and responsibilities. How will volunteering on the Board help you meet your goals? How would you like to add value to our members?
• Ask questions. If you’d like to know more about serving on the Board, contact one of the current Board members who are listed here: http://toronto.iabc.com/about-iabc/chapter-board.
• Complete a nomination form and submit it by May 7, 2010, along with a copy of your resume. Nomination forms are now available and should be sent to Leslie Hetherington, APR, at toronto-pastpresident@iabc.com.

After May 7, a nomination committee reviews the nominations, candidates will be contacted and the Board slate will be posted for all IABC/Toronto members to review by May 21, 2010. The final step is the Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2010. If members approve the slate, the Board is approved.

Register now for events online with IABC/Toronto’s enhanced registration tool!

You are just a few clicks away from IABC/Toronto events. IABC/Toronto’s website has a new registration tool. Now you can create an event registration profile simply by creating a user name and password (we recommend using your IABC user name and password).

This special login allows members and non-members to track previous and current event registrations and to quickly register for future events. Users can also choose the field “I prefer not to create a login” and then proceed to register.

New! Credit card payments are instantly processed (registration is not accepted if payment isn’t successfully processed). Also new is IABC/Toronto’s updated cancellation policy. There is now a $10 admin fee for all cancellations received before event cancellation deadlines. To receive a full refund (minus the $10 admin fee), cancellations must be submitted in writing and processed prior to the cancellation deadline of the event.

Get ready, set, and register for IABC/Toronto’s exciting upcoming events. You won’t want to miss them!

Advance notice: Video Contest for Free Pass to World Conference!

Hot off the heels of our win for International Chapter of the Year, we have one free pass ($1250 value!)* to give away for this year’s World Conference! So, during the month of April, we’re accepting video entries from IABC/Toronto members that help share the love about our great chapter.  

Your no-budget video submission should only be a minute or two long, and should answer: What does the chapter mean to you/How has the chapter helped you in your professional life/What makes the chapter so special?

So, get creative, get your phones, your digital cameras…anything that’s easy to point and shoot, and tell us, and the rest of our fellow chapters, why IABC/Toronto is so great. Please go to IABC/Toronto's website for more details.

*Already purchased your pass? Not to worry – you can still participate. If you’re video is chosen as the winning submission, we will refund the value of the free pass available.

PIC presents: Personal Branding for Independents

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 6 to 8:55 p.m., The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive (Kipling Avenue & Lakeshore Boulevard West)

Personal Branding is all about you – your unique strengths and skills – and how you can capitalize on your uniqueness to help your business and clients.

By attending this presentation, you will learn:

• What personal branding is all about
• How to put brand theory into action to get results for you and your business
• About actions you should take to increase your visibility and credibility with prospective and existing clients - at little or no cost

Speaker:

Paul Copcutt is a Reach-Certified Personal Brand Strategist with clients throughout North America. Paul is the founder of Square Peg Solution, a Personal Branding consulting company that helps business owners, professionals and executives reach their potential. He is a regular contributor to a career and training forum at MarketingProfs.com and HigherBracket.ca, Canada’s only $100K+ job board.

Registration Fees:

• $25: IABC Student/Transitional member
• $25: Regular member
• $35: Non-member

Sponsored by:

Free Web and Pod-cast - “Think Outside The Box” PD Event

On March 25, leaders across a variety of communications sectors shared their experiences, lessons and strategies on how to capitalize on the transferable skills that can help you land a job, and get ahead in any communications/public relations sector.

Didn’t make the event? Don’t worry – thanks to CNW Group’s generous sponsorship support, you don’t have to miss out – as the event is now available online for IABC/Toronto members!

Whether looking to change jobs, or just want to find out what’s new in hiring practices, you’ll want to watch, listen and learn from these seasoned communicators.

Sponsored by:

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Be Involved at the IABC 2010 World Conference in Toronto—Volunteer!

The IABC 2010 World Conference is coming to Toronto, and with it are many opportunities to get involved.  Of course you can register, and we strongly encourage that, but have you considered volunteering as well? 

• Do you love our city?  Be a walking tour assistant or work at the hospitality table. 
• Love to eat?  Manage the sign-up for Dine-Around, or host a Dine-Around table. 
• Are you organized? Volunteer for the registration desk.

You can volunteer for as little as an hour, or for more.  But no matter how much time you give, you’re sure to have some fun while making an important contribution.

Click here to learn more. 

For your reference, 2008/2009 Annual Report is online

The IABC/Toronto 2008/2009 Annual Report is now online for interested members and other communicators. It provides an overview of last year's highlights and initiatives.

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