Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6 to 8:15 p.m., Sutton Place, Wellesley Room, 955 Bay Street, Toronto

Thinking of changing jobs? Are you afraid of applying for a job outside your sector? Don’t be – your skills are more transferable than you think! Think outside the box. Change sectors and meet your new challenge.

• Richard McKinnell, Assistant Deputy Minister, Cabinet Office Communication

• Patrick Gossage, Chairman and Founder, Media Profile

• Gillian Howard, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications, University Health Network

• Julia Oosterman, B.A.A., Director, Corporate Communications, RSA Canada

• $45: Member early bird (ends Thursday, March 18, 2010)

• $25: Student/Transitional member

• $50: Regular member

• $65: Non-member

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

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 6 to 9 p.m.,
Centre for Social Innovation, Alterna Savings Office,
4th floor, 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto

• Regain your energy and enthusiasm to focus on your business

• Complete “important” and “urgent” tasks

• Save time and money

• Stop you from recreating the wheel and save you from costly mistakes.

• $25: Regular, Student and Transitional member

• $35: Non-member

Coming Soon! On April 27, IABC/Toronto presents:

IABC/Toronto wants to save you money! Take this short survey now to tell us what kind of discounts would be most valuable to you.

We're developing a member discount program that will offer you significant savings on a variety of products and services. By taking just a few moments to complete our survey, you'll tell us what kind of discounts are most important to you--discounts on travel, publications or insurance? How about office supplies, computers or professional development? We'll take what you tell us and look for organizations willing to offer you discounts on the products and services you're most interested in.

If you remember this survey from last year, it's not déjà vu--we ran it in spring 2009 but the response rate was too low for us to draw any meaningful conclusions. So please take the survey now, even if it's for the second time. It's very short, anonymous, and it will bring great benefit to you and other IABC/Toronto members in the not-too-distant future.

• Increased access and visibility of social networks

• Made it easier to find content with improved navigation

• Boosted value of CareerLine and Marketplace to both members and advertisers

• Where possible, incorporated member benefits offered by the IABC World Headquarters to ensure members can access them more easily

• Encouraged conversations – it is easier than ever for members to give feedback to the chapter!

• We value all comments (both positive and constructive) from members and non-members concerning the website. Since the website went live, we have already implemented changes to the site based on feedback received. Want to be heard? Send your feedback to toronto-info@iabc.com.

• Bookmarks – some members have old website links in their bookmarks. With the new website came change of links. If there is something you are not able to find, please let us know and we’ll direct you.

• If you’re using Internet Explorer, version 7 or higher is needed to view the site properly. You’re encouraged to find out what version you are using. If you’re still using version 6, the site will not view properly (and note, do a google news search on Internet Explorer 6 and you will find “funerals” and “death notices”!). Talk to your IT department to have your Internet Explorer updated – it’s free!

As a consummate communications professional, volunteer, educator and mentor, Bobbie Resnick, ABC, APR, MC, IABC Fellow, has been a communications and community leader for more than 50 years. This award in her name recognizes outstanding leadership, contribution to the communications profession and service to the community. For consideration, a team or individual must demonstrate improvement to their community through an in-house program or serving as a volunteer to an existing cause. There is no charge to enter.

Support material:

Questions/Comments about IABC/Toronto's Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy AwardPlease send them to our VP, Awards at toronto-awards@iabc.com. All inquiries are kept confidential.

• A completed entry form;

• A news release of no more than two pages on how you plan to make an impact on the future practice of PR/communications;

• One writing sample (can be a news release, speech, communications plan, etc. created at school);

• An up-to-date resume.

Entries will be judged on creativity, clarity, conciseness, total impact, and most importantly, how well they meet the stated objectives. To learn more or to apply, visit us online or e-mail toronto-awards@iabc.com

Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 5 p.m.

IABC/Toronto is preparing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the OVATION Awards with the gala on May 6, 2010 and the organization has another reason to celebrate as it received a record number of entries for this year’s awards. Judging has begun and winners will be notified by the end of March. Keep an eye out for gala information and upcoming announcements.

What do companies like eBay, Mercer, TELUS and many more have in common? Each has IABC members who are realizing discounts and savings as part of IABC’s corporate membership package.

Why not buddy up with other IABC members in your organization, and join the pack - explore corporate membership! There are various levels available depending on the amount of employees, and savings range from 5 to 10% on membership dues, if you qualify. There are also additional discounts on conferences and IABC’s knowledge resources. Even if you’re currently an individual member, IABC will prorate the time left on any current memberships to ensure that your group doesn’t pay twice for portions of any active memberships.

For more information, please see the corporate package information page on the IABC website, or contact: toronto-membership@iabc.com