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Joignez-vous à nous pour d’une session d’information la semaine prochaine (prière d’apporter votre repas)

Date et heure : De midi à 13 h 30
Le mercredi 9 juillet, 2010

Endroit : Thornley Fallis Communications & 76design
55, rue Metcalfe,  Suite 730, Ottawa

Come celebrate the start of summer and the end of another successful CPRS season.

Join us for a toast to spring and the opportunity to network with colleagues.

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Metropolitain Restaurant

700 Sussex Drive (at Wellington/Rideau)

www.metropolitainbrasserie.com

Cash bar with hors d’oeuvres

There is no charge to attend this event; however, please RSVP to info@cprsottawa.com

Sponsored by:

Thornley Fallis/76design

and

Marketwire

Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti and aid workers who are helping those affected by the recent earthquake.

Our Chapter is very proud to once again host the second edition of Take a Leap… from Good to Great. This year’s conference focuses on topics to help you Lead the Way in your organization. Join us Friday, February 26^th from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel for a full day of leading-edge professional development sessions.

It’s time to start thinking about your submission to the annual CPRS Awards of Excellence. There are many different categories for you to consider so start thinking about a project to enter.  Entries must be submitted by March 31^st, 2010.

For those interested in volunteering at the national level, the national society has many opportunities to join a national committee. Our Chapter is also always in need of volunteers. In particular, our Chapter has an opening for a Treasurer. Anyone interested in finding out more, should contact the Society at cprs.scrp@sympatico.ca

And finally, applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Torchia Scholarship program. Students can obtain more information at this email:

Phone/Fax: 416 2426146
Email: foundation@prmediaconnection.com

Danielle Cote, APR

President, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau

On behalf of the CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau Board of Directors I would like to wish our members, future members, students, friends, sponsors,  colleagues and their families, a very Happy Holiday and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

We thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you in 2010.

All the best,

Danielle Côté, APR
President
CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau

Editors’ Association of Canada Annual Wine and Cheese Mixer

CPRS members are cordially invited to attend the Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC)’s Annual Wine and Cheese Mixer on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Embassy West Hotel in Ottawa beginning at 7:30 p.m. Come, relax and network with editors and other communications professionals at the annual Wine and Cheese Mixer hosted by the National Capital Region branch of the EAC. This year’s event includes an Editor’s Showcase. Don’t forget your business cards! Making new business contacts is a great way to kick off the festive season and another productive year in 2010. Embassy West Hotel & Conference Centre, 1400 Carling Avenue, Canada Salon, Ottawa. The EAC (www.editors.ca) is for both English and French editors. Admission is $10. RSVP to ncr@editors.ca.

CPRS Ottawa Gatineau to Host 2013 CPRS National Conference

I’m very pleased to announce that the CPRS National Conference will be held in Ottawa in the spring of 2013.  There’s nothing like knowing well in advance!  Now we can begin to plan for an outstanding conference for our colleagues across the country. Dr. Terry Flynn, President of the CPRS confirmed the news this week. A new model for managing the national conference is being introduced next spring that will bring with it more resources and support at the local level. Keelan Green, President Elect of this chapter has agreed to chair the local planning committee.

New Board Members

The following CPRS members have been appointed to fill vacant positions on the Board of Directors:

Christina Stefanski will lead the Membership Portfolio and Maria Al-Masani will lead the chapter’s branding initiative. We look forward to working with both of them.

Join us November 10th

Please join us November 10th at lunch time for a PD Session looking at the past, present and future of PR in Ottawa with special guests Tim Kane and Sheena Pennie of Delta Media.  Check the website for details and to register.

Danielle Cote
President, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau

Online Measurement and Strategies for New and Social Media

When:  October 6 from 6:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street

Cost:      $20 for CPRS members*

CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau, News Canada and the Media Relations Rating Points System are partnering to present an evening series on measuring online public relations activities. This series has been designed to provide communications professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to engage their organization in new and social media. The series features two of Canada’s leading online strategy and measurement organizations.

At this speakers series, you will learn:

Social Media Planning

•             How to prepare your organization for social media.

•             How to develop an effective social media strategy.

•             How to measure the effectiveness of your social media strategy.

Online measurement trends

•             Learn how online measurement is performed.

•             Learn the difference between comScore, Google Analytics, BuzzLogic, Alexa etc.

•             Learn why online measurement for Public Relations and Advertising should be the same.

Learn more about the speakers and secure your spot at: http://www.mrpdata.com/event.aspx?event=/ottawa

* Important note: Please indicate if you are a CPRS member when registering for the event.