December 14, 2010
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News & Updates
- NEW! The Medium is the Mess (evening seminar)
- ‘Tis the season…the OVATION Awards season!
- NEW! PIC presents: Are you getting paid what you’re worth?
- Hold the Date! How to Win an OVATION Award Online Seminar
- Save the Date! Eating for Energy (networking workshop event on February 10, 2011)
- More than 150 job openings listed on IABC/Toronto’s CareerLine in the last six-months
- Lend your ideas to a great cause to kick-off the New Year
- IABC/Toronto Office Closed for the Holidays
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Events Calendar
January 5, 2011
PIC presents: Are you getting paid what you’re worth?
January 13, 2011
Lend your ideas to a great cause to kick-off the New Year (think-tank)
January 25, 2011
How to Win an OVATION Award Online Seminar
January 26, 2011
The Medium is the Mess (evening seminar)
February 10, 2011
Eating for Energy (networking workshop event)
June 12-15, 2011
IABC 2011 World Conference – San Diego, California
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NEW! The Medium is the Mess (evening seminar)
Wednesday, January 26, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Location to be announced shortly, Toronto
Featuring: Inge Christensen, Thinking Coach and Creative Consultant, founder of Creative Expeditions Inc.
There is no getting away from presentations, whether it’s presenting to a prospective client or to senior management. The trick is to create an engaging presentation that grabs your audience’s attention from the get-go. Join creative consultant and thinking coach, Inge Christensen, for an interactive seminar on building the right content for your presentation. The seminar will show how to use a structured approach and a “burning question” to focus your presentation and engage the audience. Session attendees will learn:
- Rules for building effective presentation content
- How to use a “burning question” to engage the audience
- How to use “the ask” to get the response you need from your audience
All registrants will have the opportunity to apply tips to a current presentation they’re working on or one they've already given and might use again. Registrants are asked to bring an outline or a print-out of draft slides (no laptops, please). From there, registrants will test/refine key points with a partner (avoid bringing sensitive material). You won’t be asked to share details or data.
Registration Fees:
- $40: IABC member early bird ($45.20 with HST) – ends Friday, December 31, 2010
- $35: IABC Student/Transitional member ($39.55 with HST)
- $55: IABC Regular member ($62.15 with HST)
- $65: Non-member ($73.45 with HST)
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‘Tis the season…the OVATION Awards season!
It’s a busy time of year, but don’t forget to enter IABC/Toronto’s OVATION Awards! Don’t be shy, show your colleagues – and the broader communications community – how you stand out!
The OVATION Awards give you the opportunity to showcase your talent to more than 1,700 IABC/Toronto members, not to mention the recognition you will receive from your colleagues. It might just help you justify that budget increase, earn that raise, obtain that dream position or win that next piece of business.
Everything you need to know about the 2011 IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards, including the Call for Entries, can be found at: http://toronto.iabc.com/recognition/ovation-awards/
Mark your calendars
Entries will be accepted starting January 10, 2011.
Enter by February 4, 2011 and receive a discount.
Do you have questions/comments about IABC/Toronto's OVATION Awards Call for Entries? Please send them to our VP, Awards at toronto-awards@iabc.com. All inquiries are kept confidential.
NEW! PIC presents: Are you getting paid what you’re worth?
Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 6 to 9 p.m., Location to be announced shortly, Toronto
Featuring: Kevin Hanson, Donna Papacosta and Marcia Ross
Find out how to improve your bottom line from a panel of seasoned independent communicators.
You will learn:
- How to price your work so that it reflects your level of expertise
- Whether to quote by the project or by the hour
- Tips to ensure you get paid promptly
Soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea will be provided.
Registration Fees*:
- $22: IABC member ($24.86 with HST)
- $32: Non-member ($36.16 with HST)
*Advance registration and payment is required. Registrations and payments will NOT be accepted at the door.
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Hold the Date! How to Win an OVATION Award Online Seminar
Wondering what it takes to win an IABC/Toronto OVATION Award? Just in time for the 2011 OVATION Awards, this online seminar will review the entry requirements, what judges look for, and provide you with tips on developing an award winning work plan.
This seminar will be presented by IABC member, Janet Wile ABC, APR, MC, FCPRS. With more than 20 years of experience in the communications field, Janet has won more than 30 awards from professional organizations, including IABC OVATION, Silver Leaf and Gold Quill awards. She has been a judge for local, national and international awards programs, including OVATION.
This seminar will be open to members and non-members.
Date: January 25, 2011
Details will be available in January. Watch your inbox or visit:
http://toronto.iabc.com/recognition/ovation-awards/
For immediate questions, please contact our VP, Awards at toronto-awards@iabc.com. All inquiries are kept confidential.
Save the Date! Eating for Energy (networking event)
Keep those New Year’s resolutions!
Thursday February 10, 2011, location and times to be confirmed
Work can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean your lifestyle needs to be. Save the date to join us on February 10 for a workshop on how to maintain a healthy and balanced diet while working in what can sometimes be a frantic corporate world. This will be a fun hands-on evening all about how to prepare simple and tasty meals that will help you get through your day in a more nutritious way. It’s just around the corner so mark your calendars today!
More than 150 job openings listed on IABC/Toronto’s CareerLine in the last six-months
In the last six-months, IABC/Toronto has received more than 150 NEW communication job positions. These exciting opportunities can only be viewed by members (another benefit of being a member of IABC/Toronto). These companies have chosen to target IABC/Toronto members in their search . . . you already have a leg up on the competition! Here is a sample of some of the recent positions posted:
- Manager, Employee Communications
- Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
- Marketing Specialist
- Media Relations Specialist/Writer
- Manager, Communications
- Manager, Online Communications
- Senior Counsellor
- Proposal Writer
- Senior Communications Specialist
- 25+ additional listings on CareerLine
If any of the above piqued your interest, please go to http://toronto.iabc.com/jobs/ to find out more and how to apply for any of these exciting positions.
Have a job position to post? Members and non-members can find information on the simple process and inexpensive price by going to http://toronto.iabc.com/careerline/
Lend your ideas to a great cause to kick-off the New Year
This January, members of IABC/Toronto’s social responsibility committee and any interested IABC/Toronto members will be getting together for a special evening think-tank to assist Volunteer Toronto with a major campaign roll-out. This campaign will help volunteer organizations across the city and the country to enrich the volunteer experience for hundreds of not-for-profit organizations. The think-tank will take place Thursday, January 13, 2011. If you are interested in participating in the think-tank, please contact Trell Huether at toronto-execvp@iabc.com
IABC/Toronto Office Closed for the Holidays
The IABC/Toronto office will be closed for the holiday season between 12 noon on Friday, December 24, 2010 and Monday, January 3, 2011. Any messages received during this time will be answered when the office re-opens. Please note that some board members will not have access to their IABC/Toronto e-mail during this period.
CareerLine is still active during the period the office is closed and can be viewed 24/7. Any job positions received while the office is closed will be posted immediately if payment is provided when submitted. All other listings received will be activated first thing on January 3, 2011. The e-Job notification service will not be active until the office re-opens on January 3, 2011.
Individuals may still register online for events while the office is closed, as the process is automated and secure. For information on events being offered in January 2011, please go to: http://toronto.iabc.com/iabc-events/upcoming-events/
For information on the 2011 OVATION Awards Call for Entries, please go to: http://toronto.iabc.com/recognition/ovation-awards/
The staff and board of IABC/Toronto wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and look forward to being of service to you in the New Year.
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