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The Current
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March is Member Month at IABC — Be an IABC VIP!
Now is the time to renew your membership or refer a new member to connect with more than 500 communicators in our Calgary chapter. Perks of joining or renewing in March include a chance to win a VIP World Conference prize package.
Renew your membership
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IABC/Calgary takes home the gold at the 2017 Chapter Management Awards
At the IABC Leadership Institute in Dallas, IABC/Calgary won five chapter management awards, Large Chapter of the Year, and International Chapter of the Year.
Find out more
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Become a leader of IABC/Calgary: Join the board of directors
Nominations are now open for the 2017/18 IABC/Calgary board of directors. This is a great leadership opportunity and a wonderful way to be a driver of the future of our chapter.
Submit your nomination by March 15!
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IABC/Calgary's anniversary celebrations continue
IABC/Calgary is more than just a group of communications professionals - it's a family. In an industry that is constantly evolving, IABC/Calgary has remained strong. Our members explain what they love about IABC/Calgary in our newest video.
Watch the video
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Looking for mentors for our speed mentoring night
Do you have two hours to spare to take part in a speed mentoring event? We’re hosting students from Calgary post-secondary institutions and are looking for mentors who can meet with approximately three students for 20 minutes each. We're interested in all areas of expertise and experience! Please email Calgary-studentdev@iabc.com if you can help out or have any questions.
Thursday, March 16
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ranchmen's Club, 710 13 Ave SW
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Introducing BidLine
BidLine is IABC/Calgary’s newest initiative that connects contractors and consultants with the organizations who need their services. Organizations can post opportunities for contract and hours-based work from a simple, online form. Interested contract seekers will then submit bids directly to the prospective employer through the channel identified in the BidLine posting. With the proportion of IABC/Calgary members who are consultants growing each year, this is the ideal way for organizations to reach a talented pool of communications professionals seeking contract opportunities and for consultants seeking new contracts.
Stay tuned for the official launch date of this exciting new service in the coming weeks.
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Job Postings
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You can find complete descriptions of all jobs on CareerLine.
Senior Communications Advisor
(CLOSES FRIDAY) Executive Director, Government Message
Director, Communications (Edmonton Zone)
(CLOSES MARCH 6) Senior Advisor, Communications
CareerLine password: YYCJOBS2017
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Volunteer Opportunities
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You can find complete descriptions of all volunteer opportunities here.
- Consultancy brokerage manager, IABC/Calgary
- Pair Care Coordinator, IABC/Calgary
- Writer and Publisher, Canada West Regional Conference
- Social Media Coordinator, Canada West Regional Conference
- Silver Leaf Awards Coordinator, Canada West Region
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Upcoming Events
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Chapter Events
YYC Media Crawl
Extra, extra! Join us to tour the studios of CBC Calgary, CTV Calgary and the Calgary Herald. Hear from seasoned reporters, assignment editors and communications professionals about best practices for story development, how to pitch, how to improve your pitch and build better working relationships with the media, and how to understand the news room and news cycle.
Friday, March 17
7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Space is limited! Find out more and register today!
International Events
Business Writing for the 21st Century
This program will ground attendees in how critical it is to make one's point, and convey's one strategic messages, as quickly as possible. It will also provide attendees with tips and techniques they can use to captivate the attention of the mobile businessperson who will likely read what they produce on a screen rather than a printed page.
March 14 - April 4
$375 for members
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Using Social Media as a Crisis Brand Newsroom
In this webinar series, expert crisis communicator Nicole Matejic will give you the practical tools and knowledge you need to establish and deploy a social media crisis brand newsroom that gives your organization the ability to drive your crisis narrative. From planning to the role of your organizational leaders, this webinar series will demonstrate why social media is an essential component of your crisis communications toolkit.
March 29 - April 19
$375 for members
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