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May
More than 60 awards were handed out at the 2008 Bronze Quill Awards on May 22. Click here to see ithe winners of this year's competition.

April
Rob Amberg, vice president and general manager of Cushman/Amberg Communications, highlighted how social media is being used in the real world. Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.

March
In "Why the Bottom Line Matters to Communicators," marketing and communications consultant Marilyn Keyes talked about understanding and embrace the financial goals of your organization and tie your communication plan (and measurements) into those goals. Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.

February
“Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor” Presented by James E. Lukaszewski, ABC. Visit The Lukaszewski Group Web site for additional resources.

January
"Communications and Web 2.0: 2008 Trends and Forecasts," a three-person panel as part of a joint meeting with the St. Louis Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Community Services Public Relations Council (CSPRC). Visit the V-Fluence Web site for additional resources and presentations.

December
When Generations Collide:Commuincations that bridges the gap. This presentation created awareness about what drives attitudes that are prevalent across the generations that make up the workforce today and what the impact is on your organization and its communications. Download the presentation here.

November
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October
In the ever-changing world of Web 2.0, successful companies must be able to effectively manage their reputations online. Blogs, Vlogs and Podcasts have the potential to be a positive or negative influence on your organization. Click here for the presentation.

September
As part of the “All About Branding” workshop Sept. 27, click here to download Jean Caton’s presentation on “Marketing Me: A Guide to Business Success by Designing & Communicating a Personal Brand” and the worksheet that accompanied the presentation.

August
IABC/St. Louis Idea Market was all about brainstorming + collaboration + networking + happy hour. The brain child of innovation consultant, retreat facilitator and conference planner Matt Homann, an Idea Market is part think tank, part focus group and part social gathering. Learn more by visiting Matt’s Web site at www.realBIGthinking.com.

June 2007
Gateway Press sponsored the June presentation of "The Art of Communication: A seminar on Design". If you were unable to attend this months meeting you can
download the presentation here.

April 2007
The Agility Factor: Thriving in the 21st Century's Rapidly Evolving Marketplace
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February 2007
Steve Lawler, ethics consultant, presented "Talking the Walk: Business Ethics for Business Communicators" at the February IABC/St. Louis meeting. If you weren't able to attend, you can download Steve's presentation here.

June Professional Development Meeting
What Can Communicators Learn From Comedy?
Enhance your public speaking skills, boost creativity and teamwork and make your messages come to life

At this IABC/St. Louis June professional development breakfast, actor, comedian and Writer Bill Chott will show how improvisation can help you succeed as a business professional, enhance your public speaking skills, boost creativity and teamwork within your organizations and make your messages come to life.

Bill teaches the tricks professional improvisers use to stay spontaneous, creative and constantly "in the moment." A St. Louis native and resident, Bill has coached some of the world's top executives regarding teambuilding, leadership and communication. He has taught at the Second City, Improv Olympic, Comedy Sportz, the Comedy Conservatory and the University of Colorado. He has produced, performed and presented to corporate audiences including The Special Olympics, Diamond Consulting Group, Pepsico International, NatWest Markets, Tenneco and GE.

When in Los Angeles, Bill teaches and coaches for performers from MAD TV, Nickelodeon, Boston Legal and more. The Second City and Improv Olympic alumnus has co-starred in top 10 films and TV shows alongside comedic stars such as Dana Carvey, Steve Carell, Johnny Knoxville and Katherine Heigl. In St. Louis, Bill founded The Improv Trick, which offers classes and comedic performances in the St. Louis area.

When and Where:
Thursday, June 26, 2008
8 a.m. - Registration and Networking
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Speaker
A buffet of breakfast pastries, fruit and coffee and juice will be available

Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis - Clayton
7750 Carondelet Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Complimentary parking is available in the Sevens Garage, accessible from Bonhomme Ave.
Looking for a route to the Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis-Clayton that avoids the highway construction? Visit http://dist6.modot.mo.gov/mapmytrip. This site will map your trip taking into account highway and ramp closures in the St. Louis city and county area.

Register for the June meeting