Catherine Black and Troy Freeman of
Digg-It-All-Designs (top) discuss Web sites and marketing at the
February 2010 meeting, while members network and share social networking
tips (below).
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January 21, 2009: AWC members and guests engage in a lively discussion
with
David L. Bennett of the Illinois Press Association
of the
history of the newspaper and how it has shaped our lives today.
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December 2009 networking event at It's All About Wine
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November 24 program: Tara Davlin,
Davlin Consulting presents "Best Web Practices and Savvy
Marketing to Improve Your Bottom Line" |
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September 17 program - "Working With Baby Boomers, Generation X & Generation Y"
with Pat Anderson |
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April 24 program - "Crisis Communications"
with Mary Byers |
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February 20 program "Leadership Skills" by
Kay Titchenal |
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December networking event
at the Robert Morris Art Gallery. Farah Salim was presented her
certificate for Communications Excellence by President-Elect Lisa
Rigoni. The Matrix Foundation for Communications Excellence is based
on three elements: on-the-job accomplishments, volunteer activities
and continuing education. It is earned through a series of points
awarded for such activities as managing a successful public
relations or marketing program, attending or teaching communications
courses and chairing a committee for a non-profit organization, to
list just a few examples you can pick from.
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A panel of media representatives was on hand
at the October 9 "Working with the Media" workshop to answer questions and opportunities and share best
practices with local communications professionals. The media panel
included: Rudy Davenport, Capital City Courier; Kevin Hughey,
Assignment Editor, WICS-TV; Jim Leach, News Director, WMAY-AM; and
Erin Orr, Features Editor, State Journal-Register. The newest
edition of “Making News in Mr. Lincoln’s
Hometown”, a media directory and guide book was available for
purchase at the workshop.
The event and directory was
co-sponsored by the Association for Women in Communications and The
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. To purchase a media
directory
contact The Chamber.
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Springfield AWC members helped collect
much-needed school supplies for students at a local middle school.
Items such as folders, notebooks, pencils, pens, scissors, crayons
and more were delivered to Washington Middle School, 2300 E.
Jackson, on August 28, 2007. Pictured above is Co-VP Communications,
Jennifer Antonacci (American Red Cross Ill. Capital Area Chapter)
with students from Washington Middle School.
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