Posted by Danielle to Uncategorized on 4-11-2009
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
Posted by Benoit to Events / Événements on 27-10-2009
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Introducing the Leaders in PR Lecture Series
The Evolving PR Landscape – Best Practices in PR, Past, Present & Future
Presented by: Tim Kane, Chairman and Sheena Pennie, President, Delta Media
When: November 10, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Hotel –150 Albert Street, Rideau Room (second floor)
Cost:Members: 45.00
Non-Members: 60.00
CPRS Students: 35.00
Join CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau for a lunchtime PD session and networking event featuring two of Canada’s PR leaders – Tim Kane and Sheena Pennie of Delta Media Inc. During this informative presentation, they will provide their insight into some of the challenges and opportunities that PR professionals have faced and may face as we move forward into the new era of public relations.
The session will feature a Q&A component, allowing attendees to pose questions and discuss the evolution of PR in Ottawa with Tim and Sheena. It will also serve as an opportunity to connect with them and learn from their deep experience before they open a new chapter in Victoria, British Columbia.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of the best and brightest in public relations and to connect with other professionals in the region.
Spaces are limited, please register by November 6 by clicking here.
Série de conférences présentant les leaders des relations publiques (activité présentée en anglais)
L’environnement des relations publiques en constante évolution – pratiques d’excellence passées, présentes et futures en matière de relations publiques
Présenté par: Tim Kane, chef de la direction, Delta Media et Sheena Pennie, présidente, Delta Media
Quand: le 10 novembre 2009 de 11 h 30 à 14 h 00
Où: à la salle Rideau de l’Hôtel Sheraton – 150, rue Albert (2e étage)
Prix: Membres: 45 $
Non-membres: 60 $
Étudiant: 35 $
Joignez-vous à la SCRP Ottawa/Gatineau pour une activité de perfectionnement professionnel et de réseautage se déroulant sur l’heure du dîner et à laquelle participeront deux des leaders du domaine des relations publiques au Canada, Time Kane et Sheena Pennie de Delta Media Inc. Au cours de cette présentation informative, ils partageront leurs opinions quant à certains défis et occasions que peuvent rencontrer les professionnels des relations publiques alors que nous basculons dans la nouvelle ère des relations publiques.
La séance comportera une période de questions qui permettra aux participants d’interroger Tim et Sheena et de discuter avec eux l’évolution du domaine des relations publiques à Ottawa. Elle servira en outre d’occasion pour faire connaissance avec Tim et Sheena, et pour profiter de leur expérience enrichissante avant qu’ils ne procèdent à l’ouverture d’une nouvelle division à Victoria en Colombie-Britannique.
Les places sont limitées. Veuillez donc vous inscrire d’ici le 6 novembre en cliquant ici.
Posted by Keelan to Uncategorized on 22-09-2009
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.
Posted by Danielle to News / Nouvelles on 22-09-2009
I’m pleased to bring you a special message from Lea Werthman, APR, Public Relations Class of 1986 and Chair, PR Program 25th Anniversary Committee.
The 25th Anniversary celebrations for Algonquin’s Public Relations Program went off without a hitch on Saturday, September 19th. We had over 60 grads and friends of the program gather to celebrate our accomplishments in the community over the last 25 years – and to have a look forward to where the program is going in the next 25.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out and/or sent your wishes along. We will be putting together some photos and videos from the evening, and will send along a link when it becomes available.
Finally, many thanks to our event sponsors, CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau and Algonquin’s Alumni Association, without whom the event would not have been possible.
Regards
Léa (Gagné) Werthman, APR, Public Relations Class of 1986
Chair, PR Program 25th Anniversary Committee
Posted by Danielle to News / Nouvelles on 19-09-2009
Tonight I will have the pleasure of taking part in the Algonquin College PR Program’s 25th Anniversary Gala both as the President of CPRS, but also as an alumnus from the class of 1990.
CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau Chapter is a proud sponsor of the gala event – a great way to help recognize the long standing relationship we have with the program. This relationship actually dates back to 1984 when Claudine Wilson, APR, CPRS Member and the PR Program’s first Coordinator, joined the Ottawa Chapter.
Since then, PR students have been involved at all levels of the Chapter, contributing ideas, time and energy and we hope, gaining the additional skills and knowledge they need to pursue a career in public relations.
We encourage students to include our Chapter in their journey towards becoming a public relations professional.
Congratulations to the PR Program on 25 great years!
Danielle Cote
President
CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau
Posted by Keelan to Events / Événements, News / Nouvelles on 9-09-2009
Come Celebrate the Start of a New Season
Join other communications professionals to kick-off the new season!
Wednesday, September 16th, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Metropolitain Brasserie
700 Sussex Drive (at Wellington/Rideau)
www.metropolitainbrasserie.com
There is no charge to attend this event.
Cash bar with hors d’œuvres.
RSVP is required to info@cprsottawa.com
Venez celebrer le début d’une nouvelle saison
Joignez-vous à d’autres professionnels en communication afin de débuter la nouvelle saison!
Le mercredi 16 septembre 2009, 17 h 30 h à 20 h
Brasserie Métropolitain
700, promenade Sussex (à l’intersection de Wellington / Rideau)
www.metropolitainbrasserie.com
L’entrée est gratuite.
Bar payant avec hors-d’œuvres.
RSVP à info@cprsottawa.com.
Posted by Danielle to News / Nouvelles on 21-07-2009
Happy July,
I hope you’re having a great summer and enjoying the sunshine…on those occasions when it actually comes out! At CPRS we are taking a bit of a break, but look forward to another great year and plan to kick off the 2009/2010 season in August, so watch out for a notice about our season opener. In the meantime, our Board of Directors is looking for a Treasurer to join our dynamic board for the coming season. Here is an overview of his/her responsibilities. If you, or anyone you know, are interested or has questions about this Board position, please contact me.
Treasurer’s Role
Monthly:
* Act as a source of guidance on all major financial decisions as a member of the core executive team
* Provide guidance as required on budgetary requirements for major events and expenditures to the executive and board
* Receive the monthly financial information from the bookkeeper, review and provide a “coles notes” overview of the chapter’s financial state of affairs to the board at the monthly board meeting
Annual:
* To work in collaboration with the bookkeeper and Executive Director to ensure the timely facilitation of the year end report as part of the AGM proceedings which could include meeting with the accounting firm of record, to ensure they are accessible when authorizing signatures are required by the account firm for the final report and those subsequent documents being filed with Canada Revenue Agency (Timelines for activity: April and May each year of their term)
* To provide a full report at the AGM with disclosure and participation prior to with the chapter executive
* To be prepared at the AGM to answer questions from the membership
* To attend the year end planning retreat to provide guidance on proactive measures or ideas that could improve the chapters financial position based on the chapters financial history and the immediate past years performance.
Danielle Cote, APR
dfcote@bkthealth.com
