Expand your network and sharpen your professional edge! The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is the leading professional organization for communicators across the country. Here in the Nation's Capital, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau is a dynamic, growing society.
Join us for a toast to spring and the opportunity to network with colleagues.
Metropolitan Restaurant
700 Sussex Drive (at Wellington/Rideau)
www.metropolitainbrasserie.com
Cash bar with hors d’oeuvres
There is no charge to attend this event; hower, please RSVP to: info@cprsottawa.com
Sponsored by:
CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Introduces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
Thank you to all members, future members, sponsors and friends who attended our annual general meeting yesterday at the Courtyard Restaurant. It is my pleasure to present your Board of Directors for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. This is a dedicated group of volunteers who are committed to helping your Chapter grow and flourish and to supporting public relations professionals with their career plans. As you will note, there are several positions open on our board. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in becoming involved.
President -Elect, Public Relations & Web
Keelan Green
Vice President & General Manager
Thornley Fallis & 76design
Treasurer
Vacant
Secretary and Awards Program
Calline Au
Communications Officer
Queensway Carleton Hospital
Executive Director
Carmen Marson-Awad
Membership
Vacant
Governance
Vacant
Accreditation Program
Charlene Gaudet, APR
Director, Communications
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Sponsorship Program Mark Buell
Director, Communications and Research Unit
National Aboriginal Health Organization
Professional Development
Nyree St. Denis
Senior Consultant
Delta Media/Vision Research
Student Program
Heather Badenoch
Senior Public Affairs Advisor
Canadian Red Cross
Student Liaison
James Kenny
Algonquin College
Branding
Diane Riddell
Director – Operations
Communications Community Office
2010 Mini-Conference
Benoit Laplante
Communication Officer
Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF)
Vox E-newsletter
Pam Bakalian
Marketing and PR Manager
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
Member-at-Large
Angie D’Aoust
Director, Communications
Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
We look forward to seeing you on June 18th at the Metropolitain Restaurant after work for our season closer and an opportunity to celebrate the start of summer!
Danielle Côté, APR
President
Join us for our Annual General Meeting
The CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau is holding its Annual AGM Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Restaurant, 21 George Street, Byward Market. All members, future members and colleagues are invited to attend to hear about our accomplishments of the past year, as well as our plans for the upcoming year, and to vote on the officers who will lead the Society in 2009/2010. While there is no charge to attend this luncheon, we ask that you rsvp for each attendee, by Friday, May 22, 2009. You can do so by email at info@cprsottawa.com or by fax at 613-843-0151. Please provide us with your name, organization, phone number and email address and tell us if you are a member or non-member.
National CPRS Conference Just One Month Away! Register Now!
The national CPRS conference is a great way to leave the day-to-day routine behind and get re energized. Join your follow PR colleagues and members from across Canada and learn the latest on topics such as social media, media relations, crisis communications, building your career and much more. The social program will offer plenty of opportunities for power networking. Never mind LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. At national conference, you will quickly get reacquainted with the magic of face-to-face networking with powerful handshakes, warm hugs, great conversations, and maybe even some great music and dancing and fun excursions.
It’s time for CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau’s Spring Fling!
Join us on Thursday, June 18th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to celebrate another successful year for CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau, thanks to your involvement! Take this opportunity to join us for a toast to spring and network with colleagues. Hope to see you at The Metropolitan, 700 Sussex Drive. Visit www.cprs.ca for more details.
Danielle Côté
President
CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
11th Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday May 5, 2009
When it comes to defending press freedom the pen is our only weapon. Join us to discuss the challenges to free speech and to celebrate the champions of the past year.
Featured Speaker: Graeme Smith: Globe & Mail correspondent on “The dangerous and confusing search for truth in Afghanistan”
Guest Speaker: The winner of the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom Award (TBD)
Exhibition: The winning cartoons of the inter-national political cartoon competition on the theme “Protecting privacy?”
Moderator: Don Newman Senior Parliamentary Editor CBC News
Lunch:
Panorama Room, National Arts Centre
Time: 12 noon sharp to 2 pm
Cost $40
Space is Limited. Reserve Today at 613-237-3575
Download registration form at http://www.ccwpf-cclpm.ca/
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11e déjeuner annuel
Le Mardi 5 mai 2009
Au moment de défendre la liberté de la presse, la plume est notre seule arme. Venez discuter des défis de la liberté d’expression et célébrer ses plus ardents défenseurs au cours de la dernière année.
Conférencier principal: Graeme Smith, correspondant pour le Globe and Mail. “La dangeureuse et déroutante quête de la vérité en Afghanistan”
Conférencier invité: Lauréat du prix du Comité canadien de la liberté de la presse mondiale 2009 (à déterminer)
Exposition: Concours international de caricatures politiques sur le thème, «Protection de la vie privée?»
Modérateur: Don Newman Correspondant parlementaire principal CBC News
Déjeuner
Salle Panorama, Centre national des arts
Heure: midi pile à 14 heures
Coût: $40
L’espace est limité. Réservez dès aujourd’hui au 613-237-3575
Téléchargez le formulaire d’inscription au http://www.ccwpf-cclpm.ca
Board of Directors Welcomes New Member
Please join me in welcoming our newest Board member, Pam Bakalian, as lead for the production of our Chapter newsletter – VOX. Pam works as Marketing and PR Manager with Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute. She also volunteers with Ottawa Tourism on their Membership Committee. Welcome to out team Pam.
Have news to share?
If you have information you’d like to share with us, particularly if it relates to job moves, people on the move, or a good resource you’d like to tell others about, send your ideas and content to Nyree St. Denis at nyree@deltamedia.ca. Content for our next issue of VOX is due April 9th.
Interested in becoming involved in our CPRS Chapter?
A call for Nominations will be sent to all CPRS members over the coming week. Consider volunteering your time with an energetic group of public relations practitioners and shaping your CPRS Chapter.
Enjoy the Easter long weekend!
Danielle Côté, President
CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
Maple Leaf Case Study Proves Successful Crisis Communications Goes Well Beyond Having a Plan!
Thank you to everyone who attended the sold-out lunch time session with Dr. Terry Flynn on crisis communications. Are you a PR practitioner with the responsibility to build a crisis plan or trying to convince senior management to invest the time and energy into designing one? Then consider looking to Maple Leaf as a solid case study in how an organization’s leadership, mindset and culture can help a company or organization survive a crisis and possibly thrive. If you would like a copy of Dr. Flynn’s presentation, please send me an email at dfcote@bkthealth.com.
New Board Members
Please join me in welcoming our newest Board members. Mark Buell, with the National Aboriginal Health Organization who will be assuming the role of Lead on Sponsorship. Charlene Gaudet, APR, works with Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. She will be leading our Accreditation file and will help our local candidates complete the accreditation process.
National CPRS conference June 7-9 in Beautiful Vancouver
Undecided about going to Vancouver? Visit cprs.ca for a link to the conference web site and an opportunity to receive regular updates on the conference speakers and program details. Attending the national conference is a great way to build strong connections, find out the latest on PR hot topics and make new friends for life.
National Awards of Excellence and Major Awards due March 30th
You still have close to three weeks to complete your submission! All awards will be presented at a gala dinner during the CPRS Annual National Conference in Vancouver. Winners will be notified in advance to ensure they can attend the presentation and receive their award in a star-studded evening of celebration. For more information visit www.cprs.ca
Have news to share?
If you have information you’d like to share with us, particularly if it relates to job moves, people on the move, or a good resource you’d like to tell other about, contact Nyree St. Denis at nyree@deltamedia.ca. Content is due April 9th.
For those enjoying a week off next week, have a great March Break!
Danielle Côté, APR
President
We would like to thank everyone who registered for this event. Stay tuned for more professional development sessions in the coming weeks.
Danielle Cote, APR
President, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
Learning from cats, kids and cold cuts: Managing organizational crises from plans to crisis leadership
Thursday, March 12, 2009
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Courtyard Restaurant – 21 George Street, Byward Market
Meet-up for student members
Getting a job in a recession is about networking, not mass emailing resumes
Join CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau board members for a stimulating discussion about networking.
Did you know that a large percentage of job openings are never advertised? The vast majority of job openings are part of the “hidden” or “closed” job market. Job-seekers discover these jobs through networking — by far the most effective job search tool you can use. Networking is about building relationships with people who can help you in your job search which means you need to connect with PR professionals and invest time in keeping in touch.
When: Monday, March 9, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Elephant Castle, Rideau Centre
Cost: Free to show up, you pay for what you order.
This event is for CPRS members only. Non members wanting to attend can become members through www.cprsottawa.com. RSVP to Heather: heather.badenoch@redcross.ca
Want to know what the National Conference has in store?
Visit the conference website and register to receive regular email bulletins about the program and social events being planned. Join the conference blog and post your thoughts.
New APRs Announced
The Canadian Public Relations Society Inc. (CPRS) recently announced that 21 public relations professionals from across Canada successfully completed the requirements for becoming accredited Members of CPRS in 2008. This brings the total number of accredited Members to 492, representing 26% of the CPRS Membership.
The APR is the highest global professional standard of excellence in public relations. Employers and clients hiring public relations practitioners with an APR are getting leaders in public relations that are recognized in and outside of the profession for their knowledge, experience, expertise and ethics.
Public relations professionals who received their APR in 2008 are:
Jeremy Berry APR – Calgary, AB
Monique Chenier APR – Calgary, AB
Donna Christopher APR – Dartmouth, NS
Charles Crosby APR – Halifax, NS
Raeann English APR – Vancouver, BC
Paule Genest ARP – Montréal, QC
Shane Gerard APR – Toronto, ON
Patrick Hammond APR – Calgary, AB
Sharmin Hislop APR – Edmonton, AB
Donna Kell APR – Burlington, ON
Jason Locklin APR – Toronto, ON
Lauren MacDougall APR – Halifax, NS
Tanya MacLean APR – Halifax, NS
Sylvie Marier ARP – Montréal, QC
Michael Marini APR – Hamilton, ON
Carolyn McCormack APR – Halifax, NS
Greg Medulun APR – Niagara Falls, ON
Kathryn Osterberg APR – Calgary, AB
Filomena Daniela Pizzuto APR – Montréal, QC
Nicole Rizgalla APR – Vancouver, BC
Kim Van Bruggen APR – Victoria, BC
To become accredited and earn the Accredited Public Relations (APR) designation, a candidate must engage in specialized studies, pass rigorous written and oral examinations, and submit a detailed work sample. To even qualify to take the CPRS accreditation examination, a candidate must have earned a solid reputation of integrity and high ethical standards while completing a minimum of five years of full-time employment in the field of public relations. For information about becoming accredited visit www.cprs.ca.
Danielle Cote, APR
President, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
Join us March 12th for an outstanding session on crisis communications
Whether you work in the public, private, or non-profit sector, you won’t want to miss our next PD session being presented by Dr. Terry Flynn, assistant professor of communications management at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Using recent evidence, Terry takes a critical look at the impact of a major crisis on three publicly traded companies (Menu Foods, Mattel and Maple Leaf Foods). Through Learning from Cats, Kids and Coldcuts, Terry will present his observations, insights and recommendations on crisis management and communications strategies based on his own personal experiences from the Walkerton water crisis and other crises that he worked on over his 20 year consulting and academic career.
Register THIS WEEK for the CPRS National Conference in Vancouver and save $200!
The CPRS National Conference is in Vancouver this year and it promises to be another great one! But don’t procrastinate. Click here to register and save. Register now to save $200 and get the lowest rate of $995 for CPRS members. Also if you register by February 20th you will be entered into a draw for a $200 gift certificate for the retailer of your choice. February 21 is approaching fast; don’t let the early-bird deadline pass you by!
Would you like to get involved in your CPRS Chapter?
The CPRS Chapter is growing and needs your help. Would you like to contribute to the e-newsletter, the upcoming PuRe Elements Awards of Excellence or perhaps help plan our next mini-conference? Join our team and get to meet other like-minded people in the PR community. Contact me at your earliest convenience.
Danielle Côté, APR
President, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
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