IABC Rate Change for 2012

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Hello, all:

I hope you’re adjusting to the quick change in seasons. We gone from summer to winter, it seems, in a matter of days!

The next two months I’ll be planning for 2012, and it’s on that note that I wanted to let you know about an upcoming rate change for IABC.

IABC’s International Executive Board (IEB) has approved a 3% increase. For us, that means an increase of $7 per year towards your international dues.

In this economy, any rate increase is a challenge; however, this rate increase allows IABC to continue to offer the same quality of programs, services and member benefits, and to develop new benefits. Some of those benefits include free-to-member web seminars. There are two coming up:

Renew or join early

The rate change takes place at the start of 2012, so I encourage you to consider renewing or joining in the next two months, particularly if you plan to do so in the first quarter next year. By doing so, you’ll take advantage of current rates for as long as possible.

IABC/Philadelphia upcoming events

We’re a week away from a fantastic seminar with Ken O’Quinn: “Influencing Your Audience: Crafting Messages That Motivate People to Say Yes Date.” It’s taking place November 15 from 9 a.m.–noon at the La Salle University campus in Plymouth Meeting.

You can register here. I hope to see you there!

Be sure to also mark your calendars for our IABC/Philadelphia holiday party on December 15 at Spamps in Conshohocken.

All the best,

Chris

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Influencing Your Audience: Crafting Messages That Motivate People to Say Yes

October 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Influencing Your Audience: Crafting Messages That Motivate People to Say Yes

Date: Tuesday, November 15
Location: La Salle University,
Metroplex Campus, Plymouth Meeting
Time: 9 a.m. to noon

If you were asked to construct a persuasive message, would you know where to begin? Beyond using please and thank you, many people are lost. PR and communications professionals are called on frequently to write messages that will influence an audience. Perhaps they need to convince senior management that their idea is better than someone else’s, or maybe they want to persuade employees to change their opinion about a new policy change. This workshop will explore what behavioral scientists have found to be reasons why people change their opinion or agree to certain requests.

Ken O’Quinn is a professional writing coach who conducts workshops for Fortune 500 companies and global PR firms. Following a journalism career with the Associated Press, he started Writing With Clarity, and for 15 years has helped thousands of communicators to write more effectively and confidently.

Register HERE.

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Join Us for Our October Program

September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

“9 Steps to Speechwriting Success” with Joan Detz

Speechwriting is the most lucrative writing specialty for business communicators. Salaries for staff speechwriters range from $100,000 to $200,000, and freelance speechwriting assignments earn $5,000 to $15,000 (sometimes even more).

Learn how to write career-boosting speeches: speeches that capture attention, build your speaker’s clout, and sell your organization’s key messages.

Click here for more information and to register.

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IABC Philadelphia Appoints 2011-2012 Board of Directors

July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2011
Press inquiries: Valeria Maltoni
(646) 504-3302

IABC Philadelphia Appoints 2011-2012 Board of Directors

 

Philadelphia, Pa., July 5, 2011 – IABC Philadelphia, the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), announced that Chris Lentz, ABC, has been appointed chapter president, and Chris Berger chapter vice president/president-elect, as part of its new leadership team for the 2011-2012 program year.

Lentz and Berger will oversee strategic direction, membership programming and education initiatives for the 200-plus-member trade group.

“IABC Philadelphia’s new leadership represents the organization’s strength – a combination of external and internal relations professionals working hand-in-glove to advance the communications practices of a diverse and growing membership,” says Tony DeFazio, outgoing president, IABC Philadelphia. DeFazio will join the IABC Heritage Region Board as director of communications. “In the past two years, I benefited from working closely with both Chris Lentz and Chris Berger on the IABC Board. Their skills in balancing the creation of communications programs to advance the interest of members with the poise and discipline to guide association management will serve members well. They have my full endorsement.”

Chris LentzLentz previously served as president-elect and vice president of marketing for IABC Philadelphia. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall direction and programming for the organization. Lentz is currently internal communication leader at Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, NJ. Over his 10-year career, Lentz has managed communication efforts for a range of companies in the technology, customer service, financial services, and education fields. He is an accredited member of IABC, having earned the designation of Accredited Business Communicator (ABC). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in communication at La Salle University.

Berger formerly served as vice president of public relations for IABC Philadelphia. Before moving to the Delaware Valley, he also served on the board for IABC Tulsa as vice president of communications. He is presently the marketing communications manager for Chatham Financial, headquartered in Kennett Square, Pa.  His 12-year professional career includes leading marketing communication departments in the retail, government, financial services, and education fields. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oral Roberts University.

“We look forward to an exciting year for IABC Philadelphia,” says Lentz. “Our incoming board offers a great deal of experience in a wide variety of communication disciplines. We’re planning to draw from this pool to engage with chapter members, and to explore the many tools available to us as communication professionals today.”

In addition to Lentz and Berger, the board of directors for the 2011–12 year includes Mark Basla, vice president of finance; Elena Bucciarelli-Perri, vice president of programming; Jocelyn Canfield, ABC, vice president of social media; Tim Ernst, ABC, vice president of technology; Valeria Maltoni, ABC, vice president of marketing & PR; Taryn Robinson, vice president of volunteer recruitment & student programs; William Seiberlich, vice president of career development & jobs bank chair; Earl Whipple, vice president of membership; and at-large board members Janet Skidmore and Amy Blake.

About IABC Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) links communication professionals in the Delaware Valley. IABC Philadelphia provides members and guests a range of services, including professional development meetings and workshops, networking with peers, knowledge and resource sharing, job placement and accreditation. For more information, please visit http://philadelphia.iabc.com.

About IABC

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a global network of communication professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communication. Established in 1970, IABC serves more than 15,000 members in over 90 countries. For more information, visit http://www.iabc.com.

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Networking IABC Philly Style!

June 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Members and guests of IABC Philadelphia gathered at the Charthouse Restaurant along the Delaware River to close out the program year. An evening of networking and views of the Delaware also marked the last meeting overseen by Tony DeFazio as he steps down as Chapter President and welcomed Chris Lentz at the new chapter president. The chapter’s programs will start again in September 2011, but please if you have any ideas for upcoming programs, Contact IABC Philly. Photos below from Tony DeFazio.

 

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Six IABC webinars free to members in 2011

February 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

IABC International is offering free webinars to its members throughout 2011.

You may have heard that IABC is responding to member research by offering members six free web seminars throughout 2011, the first of which took place on 19 January. Each session will be archived on the web site after it takes place, so that members can access them at their convenience. Click here to learn more about upcoming sessions. Be sure to let other members know about this added membership benefit!

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Local IABC Board Member Earns International Accreditation

November 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

abc_logoPHILADELPHIA, PA – 17 November 2010 – Chris Lentz, President-elect of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), and Internal Communications Leader at Educational Testing Service (ETS), has earned the Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation from IABC.

In order to become accredited, a candidate must demonstrate the ability to plan, direct, implement and evaluate a broad range of communication programs in practical, real-life situations. Lentz has shown an understanding of the philosophy of organizational communication and the role of the professional communicator in assisting today’s organizations with meeting their goals and objectives. He received the ABC designation by successfully completing IABC’s Executive Accreditation Seminar (EAS), held in Victoria, British Columbia, September 19–24, 2010.

“The accreditation represents a high level of commitment to the communication field, and I’m honored to join the list of ABCs both here in Philadelphia and on our board, but also around the world,” says Lentz.

IABC’s accreditation process measures the strategic abilities and technical skills of a communicator. The EAS is an intensive six-day program for senior-level communicators, offered in partnership with Royal Roads University in Victoria. The seminar combines an elegant and efficient pathway to accreditation with a leadership development curriculum that recognizes the experience, responsibilities and strategic intelligence of the senior-level practitioner. After successful completion of the pre-seminar work assignment and the various rigorous elements of the accreditation process offered during the seminar, the candidate receives the ABC designation.

“This is the global standard for organizational communication professionals around the world,” said Mary Hills, ABC, chair of the IABC accreditation council. “Through this process of application, portfolio preparation and examination, Chris’ work and communication acumen have been reviewed and evaluated by at least eight peers to determine if he meets that standard. It is a professional accomplishment that he has met the standard, but moreover it is a personal statement about the value he brings to their workplace.”

“We see accreditation as an integral part of IABC’s commitment to the education of its members and the development of the profession in general. The accreditation program is a gateway to learning and advancing the practice of strategic communication management,” said IABC President Julie Freeman, ABC, APR. “Research confirms the value of accreditation to both individuals and employers, providing credibility to our members and the profession.”

In a recent study of ABCs in seven countries, a large majority of the respondents said that becoming accredited improved their résumés, increased their confidence, enhanced their credibility and gave them peer approval and recognition. A majority of current and former supervisors who participated in the study said ABCs provided more credibility to their departments or organizations, while a majority of clients perceived ABCs as having an increased understanding of effective communication practices.

Tony DeFazio, president of IABC Philadelphia, center, presents Chris Lentz, ABC, vice president of IABC Philadelphia, and Christine Kuhinka, ABC, with Accredited Business Communicator certificates during the chapter’s holiday networking party at Rock Bottom Brewery in December. Congratulations to Chris and Christine on this outstanding achievement.

There are more than 900 accredited business communicators throughout the world. For more information about IABC accreditation, visit www.iabc.com/abc.

About IABC

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a global network of communication professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communication. Established in 1970, IABC serves more than 15,000 members in over 90 countries. For more information, visit http://www.iabc.com.

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IABC Philly Celebrates Successful Heritage Region Conference

October 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The entire board of IABC Philadelphia would like to thank all the members of the chapter and others who stepped up to volunteer at the 2010 IABC Heritage Region Conference Oct. 17 -19, 2010. After about a year and a half of planning the conference was successfully held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

Members of the IABC Philadelphia Board gather to celebrate Chapter Awards from Heritage Region for most students attending the conference and for work making the chapter “POP” for our members. From left to right board members, Logistics Chair: Janet Skidmore, Photographer: Chris Berger, Speaker: Jocelyn Canfield, Conference Chair: Tim Ernst, Student Track Chair: Taryn Robinson, and Chapter President: Tony DeFazio. (photos by Chris Berger)

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MORE Photos of the Conference (courtesy of Board Member Chris Berger)

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Back to Business

September 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

As you settle into the work mode following a long hot summer, you probably have noticed two things haven’t changed.  The first is the demand on business communicators to produce measurable results that enhance organizational value is still a top priority.  The second is that we’re all pressured to do more with less in a still struggling economy.   These two seemingly conflicting themes are not easily reconciled—nor will they go away.

According to USA Today businesses are sitting on nearly $1 trillion of cash and have no expectations to spend it anytime soon.   In these times, where do you turn?   For me, IABC proves more valuable than ever.  The question is what are we doing to demonstrate value in this environment when resources are constrained?

IABC Philadelphia has responded on two fronts.  First, the Heritage Region Conference, taking place October 17–19 in Philadelphia, provides businesses and individuals looking to stretch their dollars with the perfect opportunity to enhance their communications skills with practical, how-to, resources that have become necessary to connect with customers and attract prospects.  With budgets tight, this event is a phenomenal value when you consider the series of world-class speakers and cutting-edge content.

We have arranged a special networking event on September 15 at The Loews Hotel to preview the speakers and seminars sessions at the event.  Heritage Region Director Elvin Montero will be our special guest and speaker.   You can learn more about the conference and the value of the registration in the press release we issued today.

The new programming year also brings fresh opportunities to experience the value of membership.  In July, the IABC Board of Directors met to create a list of goals for the 2010–11 programming year.  We took a different approach than in years past.  We drafted three overarching goals we hope will enhance chapter benefits and membership – and perhaps most importantly, your participation. Here they are:

1) Restore membership levels to pre-recession levels. We plan to do this through aggressive outreach to lapsed members and group membership discounts to the region’s largest employers.   We have already made progress in both areas.

2) Increase engagement with members. We plan to energize volunteer recruitment and strengthen student and college participation.  Taryn Robinson, an at-large board member for three years, has been appointed to a full-time role as Vice President for Volunteering and Student Programs.

3) Foster a more transparent chapter. By opening IABC Philadelphia board meetings to members and increasing the visibility of board members at events, we hope to strengthen the dialogue between the membership and board.

For me, it is comforting to know that when needed, IABC—with its rich resources and international reach—offers the best value for my professional develop dollar.  I and the rest of the Board of Directors of IABC Philadelphia hope that that you too will recognize the value of membership through the events and initiatives in the coming months. Here’s to a successful programming year.

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2010 Member Survey Now Available

June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

As a member of IABC Philadelphia, we’d love to know what you think, where you want to go and what you want from your local IABC chapter. So please let us know, if you’re a member of IABC, you’ve attended some of our events, but aren’t a member, we still want to hear from you. Please go to the SURVEY and BE HEARD.

Thank you, the board of IABC Philadelphia

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