Canadian Public Relations Society

Get a jump start on your APR this summer!

Danielle — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:07:47 +0000

Find out what it takes to become an APR.

Get important summer time reading ideas.

Join us for a brown-bag lunch next week.

When: Noon-1pm Thursday, July 8, 2010

Where: Thornley Fallis Communications and 76 Design

55 Metcalfe St., Suite 730 Ottawa

Faites le saut cet été , c’est à votre avantage!

Danielle — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:12:19 +0000

Découvrez comment vous pouvez obtenir le titre de membre agréé ARP.
Obtenez des idées de lecture pour la période estivale.

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

Season Closer

Keelan — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:45:59 +0000

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

CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau Nominations for 2010/11 Board of Directors

Keelan — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:02:14 +0000

Six (6) CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Members have been nominated to open positions on the 2010/11 Board of Directors. The nominees will be elected at the Annual General Meeting, May 25, 2010, 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Ottawa. We look forward to presenting to you the 2010/11 Board of Directors, including Directors appointed during the 2009/2010 year. The nominees are: Lea Werthman, APR; Vincent White; Scott Dover; Melissa Nisbett; Joan Wright and Émilie Girard-Ruel.

For the list of nominated members and returning members, along with Bios of the nominees click Board-Nominees-bios-2010 for PDF Version or click Nominees-list for WORD Version.

Nominations for 2010/11 Board of Directors

Danielle — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:06:56 +0000

Six (6) CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Members have been nominated to open positions on the 2010/11 Board of Directors. The nominees will be elected by attending members at the CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Ottawa.

We look forward to presenting to you the Board of Directors, including Directors appointed during the 2009/2010 year. The newly elected Directors will join the Board to serve two-year terms.

The nominees are: Lea Werthman, APR; Vincent White; Scott Dover; Melissa Nisbett; Joan Wright and Émilie Girard-Ruel. Bios of the nominees are available under the Events section of this site and will be available at the AGM.

Note: We continue to seek individuals to fill a number of positions on the Board of Directors and ask those interested to contact CPRS following the AGM at info@cprsottawa.com

Members (Positions)
Officers
Keelan Green (President)
Lea Werthman, APR (nominated)-(Secretary)
Danielle Cote, APR (Past-President)
Vacant (President-Elect)
Scott Drover (nominated)- (Treasurer)

Directors
Charlene Gaudet, APR (Accreditation)
Maria Al Masani (Branding)
Vacant (PD/Social Events)
Angie d’Aoust (Awards Program)
Keelan Green (Public Relations/Website)
Benoit Laplante (Member-at-Large: e-Content)
Joan Wright (nominated)- (Membership)
Vacant (Sponsorship)
Vincent White (nominated)- (Member-at-Large: Gov’t Relations)
Émilie Girard-Ruel (nominated)- (Member-at-Large)
Melissa Nisbett (nominated)- (Member-at-Large)
Vacant (VOX e-newsletter)
Vacant ( Student Liaison)

Executive Director
Carmen Marson-Awad Consultant

CPRS Annual General Meeting – May 25th

Danielle — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:50:40 +0000

OFFICAL NOTICE OF MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Public Relations Society – Ottawa/Gatineau will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel 150 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario

All members, future members and colleagues are invited to attend to hear of the accomplishments of the past year, consider the plans for the upcoming year, and to vote on the officers who will lead the Society in 2010/11.

A light lunch will be served

There is no charge to attend this event; however, please RSVP for each attendee.

RSVP by no later than Friday, May 21, 2010:

By email to info@cprsottawa.com

By fax to 613-843-0151

Please include the following information:
Name
Organization
Member or non-member
Phone number
Email address

AVIS D’ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE

L’assemblée générale annuelle de la Société canadienne des relations publiques – Ottawa/Gatineau aura lieu le mardi 25 mai, 2010 de 11 h 30 à 13 h 30 à la Sheraton Ottawa Hotel, 150 rue Albert, Ottawa, Ontario

Nous invitons tous les membres, futurs membres et collègues à y assister pour connaître les réalisations de la dernière année, examiner les plans pour la prochaine année et élire les nouveaux dirigeants de la Société.

Un dîner sera servi

Il n’y a aucun coût pour assister à cet événement, toutefois vous devez confirmer la présence de chaque participant(e).

Veuillez confirmer votre présence d’ici le vendredi 21 mai, 2010:
Par courriel au info@cprsottawa.com
Par télécopieur au (613) 843-0151

Veuillez inclure l’information suivante :
votre nom
votre employeur
membre ou non-membre
numéro de téléphone
adresse courriel.

Chapter Update: March 10th, 2010

Danielle — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:57:28 +0000

Next PD session March 25th: Government and Social Media

Join us March 25^th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel as Jared Adams, Senior Communications Advisor with the Canada Revenue Agency Tackles Government and Social Media: Moving from Discussion to Implementation. Visit our Events section to register.

2010 Edition of Take the Leap Conference a Success

Thanks to all of you who attended our 2010 edition of Take the Leap…From Good to Great full-day mini-conference. We are grateful to Dave Fleet, Daniel Tisch, APR, David C. Kardish, APR, Mark Blevis, Joanne John, Pam Aung and CPRS President Dr. Terry Flynn, APR, FCPRS for contributing to a wonderful day of professional development. A few highlights from the day included a cheque presentation from Carolyn McGill-Davidson, President and CEO of CNW Group, for over $120,000 to the Red Cross. Also, Jim Armour, was awarded his APR designation. Special thanks to Benoit Laplante, Chair of the Conference Planning Committee, as well as his committee members and students from the Algonquin PR Program Agency for organizing a wonderful day. The next Take a Leap conference will be held Friday, Feb 24^th, 2012! Hope to see you then.

Attention Students: Torchia Scholarship in Public Relations/Communications deadline approaching.

The deadline to submit an application for this scholarship program is April 30. The Scholarship is awarded to a student who has chosen to study public relations/communications in one of Canada’s two official languages that is not his/her first language or mother tongue. The student will be entering his/her second year of study at a Canadian university or college, in either a degree program or a multiyear diploma or certificate program that meets recognized standards of education. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 and is for one year only. Visit http://www.cprsottawa.com/index.php/students-en/ for more information.

ANNUAL PR ALUMNI MEET & GREET

The 22nd annual public relations program charity fundraiser is just around the corner. This year, students have teamed-up with Ottawa-base ICAfrica. Here is a listing of upcoming events organized by the PR students:

When: Wednesday, March 24, from 5.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Where: The Heart and Crown, 353 B Preston St, Ottawa

What: A night of networking with former peers, colleagues, and PR students

Why: To help Algonquin’s first-year PR students raise funds and awareness in hopes of helping those looking for a hand-up and not a hand-out in sub-Saharan Africa.

Other: Minimum donation of $10 requested, business- casual dress

RSVP: bell0354@algonquincollege.com before March 19.

Visit www.icafrica.com/algonquin for a listing of events.

Danielle Côté, APR

President, Ottawa/Gatineau Chapter

Keelan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:05:21 +0000

Government and Social Media:
Moving from Discussion to Implementation

Presented by:
Jared Adams, Senior Communications Advisor
Canada Revenue Agency

When: March 25, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Hotel – 150 Albert Street, O’Connor Room (main floor)
Cost:

Members: 45.00
Non-Members: 60.00
Students: 35.00

About the Presentation:
With shifting demographics both inside and outside the federal public service and the increasing demand for personalized messaging delivered across multiple channels, the federal government is moving towards increased adoption of social media – so-called Government 2.0 – as a way of communicating with Canadians. But how quickly can the government move from pilot projects to full integration, what will drive the adoption of these technologies, what has to happen first, and is there a role for the private sector?

About Jared Adams:
Jared Adams, a graduate of Carleton University’s School of Journalism, is an award-winning writer and started blogging before that was actually a word. He has been the editor of a trade newspaper, assistant editor of two national magazines, an email newsletter specialist, and a communications specialist for the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Real Estate Association. He is currently a senior public affairs advisor in the Canada Revenue Agency’s Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Affairs and a part-time instructor in Algonquin College’s public relations program.

Spaces are limited, so please register by March 22 by using the online link at the top of the Events page.

CPRS Ottawa/Gatineau would like to thank its generous sponsors:

* Duocom
* CNW
* Thornley Fallis/76Design
* Dyade
* Hill and Knowlton
* News Canada
* Adams Jette

The best in PR in one Conference! / Les meilleurs en RP réuni autour d’une conférence!

Keelan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:44:26 +0000

The one-day conference Take the Leap… from Good to Great is Friday, February 26, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in Ottawa. / La conférence d’un jour Un bon avant… vers l’excellence aura lieu le 26 février 2010 de 7 h 30 à 16 h à l’hôtel Sheraton situé au centre-ville d’Ottawa.

7 must-see, timely speakers / 7 conférenciers à ne pas manquer!

Keynote / Conférencière
Pam Aung Thin, Red Cross / Croix-Rouge
The Haiti crisis and the communications perspective to this challenge / Tout sur la crise d’Haïti et les défis de communications reliés

Keynote / Conférencier
Dr. Terry Flynn, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Reputation management / Gestion de la réputation

Dave Fleet, Thornley Fallis
2010 social media marketing ecosystem / L’écosystème du marketing et des médias sociaux en 2010

Daniel Tisch, Argyle Communications
Principles and best practices of advocacy and public sector communications / Principes et meilleures pratiques d’influence et de communication dans le secteur public

David C. Kardish, Centre for Excellence in Communications
Boosting employee engagement during tough times with effective internal communications / Stimuler l’engagement des employés pendant les périodes difficiles par des communications internes efficaces

Ron Guirguis, Fleishman-Hillard
Helping organizations take their public affairs activities from Good to Great / Aider les organisations à faire un bon vers l’excellence avec leurs activités d’affaires publiques

Joanne John, Natural Resources Canada / Ressources naturelles Canada
Crisis communications / Communications de crise

Member / membre: $255
Non member/non-membre: $345
Student/Étudiant: $150

Take the Leap with us and register today!
Faites le bon et inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui!

Chapter Update – January 22nd

Danielle — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:48:20 +0000

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