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President’s Message
Hello and Happy New Year!
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Susan Karnstedt
President, SV-IABC |
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As the Silicon Valley’s newly elected chapter President,
I knew we were off to a great start when I received my
first call about the waiting list for internal communications
director Peter Vogt’s January 11 presentation. I
couldn’t help but think: a WAITING LIST for one of
OUR events…this is BIG!” (Unfortunately, the
caller did not share my excitement.)
Peter drew a ‘standing room only’ crowd of
over 75 people as he shared the eBay approach to engaging
employees in the business. Those in attendance can attest – Peter
certainly didn’t disappoint.
This is only the first in a series of outstanding monthly
events planned for ’07. Based on feedback from our
annual member survey, we will be hosting more programs
at corporate venues and updating our chapter website to
increase relevance and usability. You may have also noticed
that we’ve given our newsletter a facelift to make
it easier to access content. And we are pleased to announce
that we have formalized a partnership with PRSA to provide
even greater access to resources and create additional
opportunities for networking.
While these changes are incremental, our ultimate goal
is to increase the value SV-IABC provides its members.
If you have any specific feedback that will assist us in
the process, please don’t hesitate to let me know
at susan@karnstedt.net.
Mark your Calendar – Upcoming
Events
February 8 — Corporate
Blogging
Get the latest on what’s working and what’s
next for corporate blogging. Join us for this panel discussion
and hear from leading experts Alison Watterson, HP.com
Editor-in-Chief, and Jeanette Gibson, leader of Cisco’s
New Media & Operations group. Click here to
register or visit the SV-IABC
homepage for more information.
February 2007 is a Worldwide Membership Month!
For new members joining and lapsed members re-joining,
the membership application fee will be waived for those
enrolling in February. Remember, this offer is valid
only for applications submitted to SF Headquarters during
February. Get
more info on Membership.
March 8 Save
the date — Robert Scoble shares his expert
viewpoint on Podcasting. Watch for program and registration
details to come in February.
Chapter Happenings
Meet the 2007 SV-IABC Executive Board
Engaging Employees at eBay — January Event
Recap
On January 11, Peter Vogt shared an inside look
at eBay’s internal communications with a full house of
IABC members and guests. Stay tuned for a video of the presentation,
available to members later this month on the SV IABC site.
SV-IABC announces partnership with Silicon Valley Public
Relations Society of America
Members of both chapters receive enhanced professional
development, networking opportunities, and event discounts. Read
the complete press release.
Key Takeaways from October’s
program with Gary Bloom
If you missed our October event with Gary Bloom, former
president and CEO of VERITAS, check out the key
takeaways from Bloom’s presentation, posted on our web
site.
Questions, comments or ideas? Contact
SV-IABC.
About the IABC Silicon Valley
For nearly three decades, the Silicon Valley Chapter of
the International Association of Business Communicators
(SV-IABC) has provided a professional network and learning
community for hundreds of Bay Area communicators committed
to delivering strategic, integrated communications. SV-IABC
brings together a passionate group focused on improving
organizational effectiveness and delivering measurable
results. In an environment fueled by innovation and growth,
our members represent diverse disciplines within communications.
For more information visit: sv.iabc.com
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