The Greater Lafayette Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications presents:

The Truth about Green Printing

Speaker: Lisa Hargett, Ris Paper
Date: November 17, 2009
Time: Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m.; program begins at noon
Location: Greater Lafayette Art Museum, 102 South Tenth Street, Lafayette, IN 47905

With growing expectations to use environmentally-friendly printing practices, Lisa Hargett will explain the “green” printing realities in today’s industry. Lisa is an established graphic arts professional with 25 years of print production/sales and marketing experience, including manufacturing and distribution of paper and packaging materials. She has managed print production for numerous Fortune 500 companies as an account executive for national and regional printers. She has initiated Print and Paper 101 training programs for customers in Central Indiana and provides robust education opportunities and resources for art students, graphic designers, and the print community.

Registration for the presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. with a lunch catered by Panera served at 11:45 a.m. The program will begin at noon. The cost is $12 for AWC members and $15 for nonmembers. RSVP by noon Friday, November 13, to Virginia Myers at vmyers@mail-inc.com or (765) 448-4222. Reservations not kept will be billed.

Founded in 1971, the Greater Lafayette Professional Chapter of AWC includes members from the fields of education, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, writing, graphic design, and editing. Information about the local organization and its monthly meetings, which are open to the public, is posted on the local chapter’s Web site, www.womcomlafayette.org.

The Greater Lafayette Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC), American Advertising Federation of North Central Indiana (AAF), and Lafayette Postal Customer Council presents:

Extreme Makeover: Postal Edition — Intelligent Mail

Speaker: Dana Foster
Date: October 22, 2009
Time: Registration and lunch begin at 11:45 a.m.; program begins at noon
Location: Holiday Inn Select City Centre, Lafayette, IN

Even with the boom of the Internet, sometimes messages can best be conveyed through tried and tested direct mail. Learn how to make your mail smarter as Dana Foster leads you through an Extreme Makeover of the postal kind!

With more than twenty years of business experience within a 75 billion dollar corporation (the United States Postal Service), Dana has worked in many cross-functional departments throughout the country from complex processing and distribution operations, to advertising and promotions, marketing and sales, and program management.

Registration for the presentation begins at 11:45 a.m. and the program will begin at noon. The cost is $15 for AWC and AAF members and $20 for nonmembers. RSVP by noon Monday, October 19, to Kristy Blair at kristy@idc-marketing.com or (765) 423-5469. Reservations not kept will be billed.

Additional programming immediately following the luncheon will include a panel discussion titled “Bonus Toolkit – Ask the Experts” and will feature Dana Foster, USPS; Virginia Myers, M.A.I.L. Inc.; Richard Hines, IDC; Terry Lucterhand, Lafayette Printing; and Arvid Olson, Faith Baptist Church. Participants will get in depth answers to direct mail questions about lists, strategy, design, etc.

There is no additional charge for attending the panel discussion.

Founded in 1971, the Greater Lafayette Professional Chapter of AWC includes members from the fields of education, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, writing, graphic design, and editing. Information about the local organization and its monthly meetings, which are open to the public, is posted on the local chapter’s Web site, www.womcomlafayette.org.

Sarah Evans

“Social” Life: The evolution of new media

Speaker: Sarah Evans

Date: September 15, 2009

Time: Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m.; program begins at noon

Location: Greater Lafayette Art Museum, 102 South Tenth Street, Lafayette, IN 47905

It’s a new day for journalists, public relations professionals, and bloggers. Online communities, specifically social media, have given rise to instantaneous feedback, 24/7 interactions, and citizen journalism. Come explore what’s happening on the “social” side of life.

A public relations and new media consultant at Sevans Strategy, Sarah Evans has worked extensively in the non-for-profit, higher education, and healthcare sectors, focusing on media relations, message management, coalition building, deployment strategies, and organizational change.

But it’s her personal mission — to engage and employ the use of emerging technologies in all communication — that connects her with a rapidly growing base of more than 26,000 people.

A self-described “social media freak,” she initiated and moderates #journchat, the top-trending weekly live chat between PR professionals, journalists and bloggers on the microblogging platform, Twitter. She is a guest writer for Mashable, one of the most popular social media blogs in the world, runs her own blog PRsarahevans.com and is a partner on namechk, a web tool used to identify and secure brand names across multiple social media platforms. She most recently worked with a local crisis center to raise more than $160,000 in three weeks with the help of social media.

Registration for the presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. with a lunch catered by Panera served at 11:45 a.m. The program will begin at noon. The cost is $10 for AWC members and $12 for nonmembers. Please RSVP by noon Friday, September 11, to Virginia Myers at vmyers@mail-inc.com or (765) 448-4222. Reservations not kept will be billed.

Founded in 1971, the Greater Lafayette Professional Chapter of AWC includes members from the fields of education, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, writing, graphic design, and editing. Information about the local organization and its monthly meetings, which are open to the public, is posted on the local chapter’s Web site, www.womcomlafayette.org.

Presenter: Sandy Cropper, owner, Human Capital Consulting
Date: Tuesday, February 17
Time: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; lunch begins at noon
Location: Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North Street, Lafayette
RSVP: By noon Friday, February 13, to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu

Sandy Cropper is a kind of workplace cupid. But instead of igniting office romances, she helps people find passion in the jobs they do.
“We spend more of our waking hours at work, and it is possible to love going to work on Monday morning,” says Cropper, a certified professional coach and owner of Human Capital Consulting. “By being tuned in to who you are and what makes a good match,  you can find more passion and energy in your work.”
Cropper will discuss:

• The power of loving your work to improve health and quality of life
• Key elements to matching your personality and skills to ideal work
• Steps to take when your current job isn’t so perfect

Cropper has more than 18 years experience helping her clients find fulfilling careers. Many are looking to change career directions or are searching for new employment after downsizing. Her clients learn how to take charge of their careers, finding the best match for their talents in a constantly changing world of work.

Registration
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North Street, Lafayette. Lunch, catered by Panera, will be served at noon with the program beginning at 12:15 p.m. Cost is $10 for AWC members and $12 for non-members. Please RSVP by noon Friday, February 13, to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu or (765) 496-6811. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your reservation. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, then please contact Kristal by phone as your reservation has not been received. Reservations not kept will be billed.

Upcoming Programs
Tuesday, March 17
Teri Thompson, vice president, Purdue Marketing and Media
Topic: Building a brand, marketing to women

Tuesday, April 28
April Awards Luncheon
Featuring: Maria Hennenberry, AWC national board member and co-owner of Contemporary Visuals; and presentation of the Frances Sarig Scholarship and President’s Award

For immediate release: Feb. 6, 2009

Contact: Angie Roberts, angie@bungalow-productions.com; (765) 361-0388

Regional media guide now available

Attention entrepreneurs, public relations representatives, and nonprofit directors: contact information for electronic and print media in Greater Lafayette can now be at your fingertips with the 2009 Regional Media Guide.

The 100-page booklet, published by the Association for Women in Communications, includes listings for radio and TV stations, newspapers, advertising media and magazines, along with media outlets at regional colleges and universities. Media in surrounding counties and Indianapolis are included as well.

The guide also includes 27 pages of public relations tips on everything from basic event backdaters to Web sites. Local public relations professionals developed the materials to reflect best practices in the field today.

Guides cost $16.50 each plus $3 for shipping and handling. To order, contact Kayla Gregory at – kgregory@purdue.edu or 765-496-9610.

The Lafayette Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications presents:

Speechwriting
Presenter: John Norberg: writer, author, and humorist
Date: Tuesday, January 20
Time: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; lunch begins at noon
Location: Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North Street, Lafayette
RSVP: By Friday, January 16 (noon) to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu

Writing a speech for someone else requires more than a good understanding of the topic, the audience, and the occasion. It also requires the abilities of a skilled interviewer – someone who can adequately capture the personality and speaking patterns of a business leader or notable public figure.

That’s the subject of the Lafayette Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications meeting on Tuesday, January 20. Guest speaker John Norberg of Lafayette is a writer, author, humorist, and a chronicler of the human condition. He has been writing his humor column for the Lafayette Journal and Courier since 1972. For several decades, he also wrote award-winning news and feature stories, most about area residents. He currently is a writer in Purdue University Development.

Norberg is the author of four books, the most recent focusing on the history of flight through the stories of Purdue graduates — from their work with the Wright Brothers to space exploration. He’s also written about Purdue’s World War II generation graduates, its remarkable relationship with Asia, and its band program. He is currently capturing the story of the presidencies of Martin Jischke, who led Purdue from 2000 to 2007, and Steven Beering, 1983-2000.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North Street, Lafayette. Lunch, catered by Panera, will be served at noon with the program beginning at 12:15 p.m. Cost is $10 for AWC members and $12 for non-members. Please RSVP by noon on Friday, January 16 to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu or (765) 496-6811. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your reservation. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, then please contact Kristal Arnold by phone at 496-6811 as your reservation has not been received. Reservations not kept will be billed.

Upcoming Programs
February 17
Sandy Cropper, founder, Human Capital Consulting
Topic: The perfect match: your job and you

March 17
Teri Thompson, vice president, Purdue Marketing and Media
Topic: Building a brand, marketing to women

Be sure to put these upcoming AWC programs on your calendar!

January 20
John Norberg, senior writer, Purdue Marketing and Media
Topic: Speechwriting

February 17
Sandy Cropper, founder, Human Capital Consulting
Topic: The perfect match: your job and you

March 17
Teri Thompson, vice president, Purdue Marketing and Media
Topic: Building a brand, marketing to women

For all programs:
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North St., Lafayette. Lunch will be served at noon, with the program beginning at 12:15 p.m.

Cost is $10 for AWC members and $12 for non-members. Please RSVP by noon the Friday before the program to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu or (765) 496-6811. Reservations not kept will be billed.

Last summer, as millions of Americans watched Barack Obama and John McCain live on television, two Purdue University graduate students were on the convention floors in Denver and St. Paul, covering the news for Fox and CNN.

Kinnari Sejpal and Nandita Shetty were among the 35 collegiate interns participating in the Washington Center’s Leadership in Communication Program. On Nov. 18, they will share their lessons learned at the monthly meeting of the Association for Women in Communication. “Pundits, Parties, and Platforms: Politics, American Style,” will cover their experiences with the internship program, cable television companies, and conventions.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North St., Lafayette. Lunch will be served at noon, with the program beginning at 12:15 p.m.

Cost is $10 for AWC members and $12 for non-members. Please RSVP by noon Friday, Nov. 14, to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu or (765) 496-6811. Reservations not kept will be billed.

The Lafayette chapter of the Association for Women in Communications will participate in the Simon Evening of Giving on Sunday, November 23 at Tippecanoe Mall from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

For a $10 ticket, you will take part in an exclusive after hours event and have the opportunity to shop for your holiday gifts at discounts from participating merchants. There will also be a silent auction, food sampling, music, and much more. This event is one of our chapter’s annual fund raisers and also helps the Simon Youth Foundation make education a reality for students who need a little extra help.

If you would like to purchase a ticket (or sell a few), please talk to any of our chapter officers or contact me at kp@purdue.edu or 765-404-3662.  Last year’s event was a great success and we’re proud to be one of the many non-profit organizations participating again this year.

Presenter: Brad Cohen, Vice President of Arni’s Inc.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Time: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; lunch begins at noon
Location: Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 638 North Street, Lafayette
RSVP: By October 17 to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu

Customer satisfaction is paramount in any business. But to ensure excellent service to their clients, businesses must be attuned to their employees’ needs as well. Brad Cohen, vice president of Arni’s Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, will offer tips on understanding and meeting the needs of stakeholders.

A graduate of West Lafayette High School, Cohen earned a BS in mathematics and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduation, he worked as sales manager at the Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, and as national sales manager for PartsNow Inc., both in Madison. In 1992, he returned to central Indiana, where he lives with his wife and two children. Active in the community, Cohen serves as president of the West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a lunch catered by Panera served at noon. The program will begin at 12:15 p.m. The cost is $10 for AWC members and $12 for non-members. Please RSVP by noon Friday, October 17, to Kristal Arnold at karnold@purdue.edu or (765) 496-6811. Reservations not kept will be billed.

Be sure to put these upcoming AWC programs on your calendar!

November 18
Nandita Shetty and Kinnari Sejpal, Purdue communication graduate students, speaking on their experience with media coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions

December 16
Members-only luncheon