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		<title>The PR Intern Papers: Time flies when you’re having fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 17:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The phrase, “time flies when you’re having fun” could not apply better to the time that I have spent at WordenGroup Public Relations.  At the beginning of the internship in early January with the Denver and Jackson Hole-based boutique public relations firm, I lacked any previous experience or knowledge of public relations. As time went [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=1163&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The phrase, “time flies when you’re having fun” could not apply better to the time that I have spent at WordenGroup Public Relations.  At the beginning of the internship in early January with the Denver and Jackson Hole-based boutique public relations firm, I lacked any previous experience or knowledge of public relations. As time went on, I began working on media lists, client lists, news releases and media releases. With more experience, I became more comfortable with the projects I was assigned and was able to take on more responsibility. Since my time left in Denver is limited, here is a recap of some of my most embarrassing moments during my PR internship moments – plus the most important things I’ve learned while working at WordenGroup Public Relations:</p>
<p>While I could come up with several embarrassing moments to choose from, probably the most embarrassing occurred early in my internship, when I was in Jackson Hole, Wyo., helping with WordenGroup client the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled dog race. One of my jobs on the race was to ask where people were from and whether they had attended the race before. Numerous times I would give someone my (rather long) spiel before I realized that I had already talked to them! (I chalk it up to a combination of nerves and the fact that people are harder to identify when bundled in layers of down and fleece).  Other times I would ask people questions and they would give me a confused look until I apprehended that they were one of the many international guests who visit Jackson Hole and attend the race, and they had no idea what I was saying.</p>
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<p>One of the funnier things that happened during my internship took place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, when Anne and I worked together at the Denver office. Anne and I liked to compare lunches and see who held out longest before digging into our lunch sacks (starting at around 10 a.m.). But we both had trouble remembering to bring utensils, resulting in some odd situations for eating soup, say, or leftover Chinese food. Finally, by the end of April we filled an entire desk drawer with various lunchtime necessities.</p>
<p>The most important thing I have learned about working in public relations – which I guarantee will be true no matter what PR firm you work with – is to RECORD YOUR HOURS! I have to admit, I was terrible at first about recording my hours of time spent on each individual project. I didn’t think it was that important. Boy, was I wrong. Not only does recording your hours determine how much someone gets paid, but it also lets the company know how much time they are devoting to each client.</p>
<p>One of the most important things I’ve learned from interning is, if you don’t put yourself out there and take a chance, you will never find what you are looking for. While looking for internships, I decided that it couldn’t hurt to apply out of state. I found WordenGroup PR after googling, “PR firms in Colorado.”  Darla’s contact information came up and I decided that it wouldn’t hurt to send her an email to see if she was interested in taking on an intern. Surprisingly, I heard from Darla the next day and it wasn’t long after that that I arranged to work with WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations.</p>
<p>Although public relations might not be for everyone, I have come to fall in love with this profession and specifically WordenGroup. Hopefully, I will continue to work in PR throughout and after my college years and stay in touch with all of the amazing people that make WordenGroup the successful and dependable PR firm that it is today.</p>
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<p align="center"><i>Intern Sydney Smoot</i></p>
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		<title>The PR Intern Papers: Finding the Right Public Relations Internship</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 19:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding the right PR internship can mean either endless days of miserable office hours or having office hours that fly by. Location, area of interest, and firm size all come into play when finding an internship in public relations. &#160; Location shouldn’t play a key role in your decision of accepting an internship, but living [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=1156&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding the right PR internship can mean either endless days of miserable office hours or having office hours that fly by. Location, area of interest, and firm size all come into play when finding an internship in public relations.</p>
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<p>Location shouldn’t play a key role in your decision of accepting an internship, but living somewhere that you could see yourself thriving in is a definite plus. If you are from a small town, venture into a big city. If you are from the East Coast, try going to the West Coast. If you take a chance, it could be extremely rewarding – or maybe you’ll realize that it’s not for you. Either way, you’ll uncover valuable information for future career decisions.</p>
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<p>When I was looking for an internship for my fall semester, I was in Boston and applying for mostly East Coast positions. I realized it would be most rewarding to go out of my comfort zone and try to live somewhere that I have always wanted live, which turned out to be Colorado. The move from Boston, away from friends and my current apartment, to Denver was indeed nerve-wracking. Four and a half months later, Denver had become my new home with friends that I will stay in-touch with and my office experience was wonderful and valuable.</p>
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<p>Some great advice in relation to short-term internships that can help you push beyond your comfort zone is, “If it’s six months or less, you can do anything.” If your internship is for only a couple months and you hate, it’ll be over soon anyway, if you love it, you’ll have enough time to embrace it and will know it’s something you want to explore more going forward.</p>
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<p align="center"><i>View of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains – site of the office where I spent most of my PR time, though I also got to experience client work in Jackson Hole and Vail</i></p>
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<p>Public relations covers everything from “fun” subject areas like luxury travel to film entertainment to the nitty gritty like politics and car parts (one of my bosses talks about a career low point when she was doing PR for automobile timing belts). Take time to identify and be honest about your interests, so you can narrow your search to companies that are most likely to be a good fit. If you are not sure what your area of interest is, look up an industry that you think you will like. Who knows, it could be your calling.</p>
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<p>I personally was most interested in travel PR and while I was searching for potential internships online, numerous job opportunities came up that were not in my area of interest. I finally found specific companies that I was attracted to and decided to contact them asking if they would be interested in a fall semester intern. The worst thing that could happen, I figured, was that they’d say they were not interested, so I gave it a shot. I ended up hearing back from a couple of companies as well as not hearing back from many.  I set up online and phone interviews with the companies that replied to my email. After the interview process I was offered a position at WordenGroup PR. Before I even heard back from the other companies I interviewed with, I’d agreed to spend four and a half months in Denver, Colo., as an intern for WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, specializing in PR for travel, arts and architecture clients.</p>
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<p>Different perks come with interning at large and small companies, but both have their advantages. Working at a smaller company provides more one-on-one instruction and possibly a higher level of responsibility with each person playing more roles. You will be working with a small group of people who can help you excel – often including top people in the company.  I spent my days at the WordenGroup office with writer/editor and PR strategist Anne Parsons. Anne delivered excellent instruction as well as advice when I needed more direction on a project or task.</p>
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<p>Larger companies usually have a more corporate structure and are more likely to have an existing internship program, so you’ll be more likely to work with other students and people close to your own age. Personally, I don’t think that you can go wrong with either choice.</p>
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<p>-Sydney Smoot</p>
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		<title>The PR Intern Papers: What do you wear to an internship in a world of business casual, casual casual, sled dog race casual?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[No, not me – this is from “What to Wear to an Internship Interview” on About.com: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/ss/What-To-Wear-To-An-Internship-Interview-Internship-Attire_7.htm, but still a good business casual choice – and something I’d be comfortable wearing to the office. A number of people have asked me what I’ve learned in the PR trenches about what to wear – or what [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=1117&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p align="center"><em>No, not me – this is from “What to Wear to an Internship Interview” on About.com: <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/ss/What-To-Wear-To-An-Internship-Interview-Internship-Attire_7.htm">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/ss/What-To-Wear-To-An-Internship-Interview-Internship-Attire_7.htm</a>, but still a good business casual choice – and something I’d be comfortable wearing to the office.</em></p>
<p>A number of people have asked me what I’ve learned in the PR trenches about what to wear – or what NOT to wear – in an internship in a world of business casual, casual casual, and in rare cases, perhaps sled dog race casual. Every work event that I have ever attended has caused me anxiety, stressing over what to wear or what is considered appropriate attire. With the caveat that I’m lucky to be working for a boutique PR firm in the already dressed-down Rocky Mountain West, attending work events and going to the office in Jackson Hole, Vail, and Denver, here’s a list of my what-to-wear suggestions for an internship in a world of business casual (throughout the winter and spring months and strictly for ladies – guys, you’re on your own):</p>
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<li>Dressing for the office:</li>
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<p>In the past two weeks Denver has seen everything from high 70s and sunshine to a record (for this late in April) 19 degrees with snow, wind and ice – sometimes both in a single day. The ups and downs prove the wisdom of layering.  One of the worst things (that can possibly ruin your day) is to be uncomfortably hot or cold at work. Sometimes even on hot days air conditioning makes the office cold. By taking an extra sweater or coat with you, you can put it on or strip it off to keep you comfortable and more relaxed to focus on work. (Or slip it on to cover up a stain if you spill while eating lunch at your desk!)</p>
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<li>Dressing to meet clients:</li>
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<p>Of course, you need to look your best for meeting with clients. You want to give the impression that you take yourself seriously (which you do) as well as the company you are working for. A nice pair of pants with a cozy sweater and a cashmere scarf is a good go-to choice for fall through spring.</p>
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<li>Dressing for a business formal work dinner:</li>
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<p>As an undergraduate student with limited office experience, dressing for a business formal work event usually doesn’t come around too often &#8211; luckily. Since you will most likely be around clients and higher ups in your company, you should dress to impress. Make sure you don’t look disheveled by leaving your hair a mess (keep an extra comb in your purse) and if you don’t have it already, keep your eye out for that perfect “little black dress” in a classic cut whenever you’re shopping Nordstrom’s Rack.</p>
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<li>Dressing to work at a sled dog race:</li>
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<p>Working a sled dog race is probably a rare eventuality unless you, too, end up interning for WordenGroup, but it does raise the need for all interns to always be prepared, flexible and game for anything. When it comes specifically to a sled dog race in Wyoming in the middle of winter, the most important thing is to STAY WARM! You will be outside for long periods at a time and if you are cold and miserable, it’ll be hard to stay entirely focused on your task at hand. Stash some hand warmers in your pocket and don’t forget your hat. Even better, find a hat, scarf, or vest that sports the sponsor’s logo; that way you will stay nice and cozy while looking professional and representing your clients.</p>
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<p align="center"><em>Hardy types showing how it’s done at the Jackson, Wyo., start of the International Pedigree Stage Shop Sled Dog Race. And yes, that’s my boss, WordenGroup President Darla Worden far right in the white hat (photo: Chris Havener/IPSSSDR)</em></p>
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<li>The summer internship:</li>
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<p>With summer fast approaching, the best advice I have ever heard regarding attire at the office is, “don’t wear anything that you would be embarrassed to wear in front of your grandma.” But if your grandma’s particularly racy and that might not be safe, refer back to your high school dress code and don’t wear anything shorter than your fingertips with arms extended fully downward or with straps that are less than three fingers in width. And remember a sweater or light jacket in case of chilly air conditioning or an unexpected meeting.</p>
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<p>Finally, if that odd work event or situation comes up where you’re really not sure what’s appropriate (like the time we attended a Hawaiian luau in a tent in a snowstorm at the base of a Vail ski run with client and Antlers at Vail GM Rob LeVine. Hint: we brought leis with us from Denver), don’t be afraid to ask your boss or a coworker who always looks pulled together. They’ll be impressed by your desire to look professional. And in a pinch, remember that your energy, positive attitude and confidence are always more important than anything you’re wearing.</p>
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<p>Sydney Smoot</p>
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		<title>The PR Intern Papers: How is working in an office different than going to college?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Previous work experience for many undergraduate students has included working retail (getting discounts on the clothing is always a plus), hosting at the restaurant down the street (maybe you can even work with your friends), or working at a golf course (tips will help with student loans). For these jobs, hours can be sporadic and [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=963&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Previous work experience for many undergraduate students has included working retail (getting discounts on the clothing is always a plus), hosting at the restaurant down the street (maybe you can even work with your friends), or working at a golf course (tips will help with student loans). For these jobs, hours can be sporadic and you have the luxury to wear ‘almost’ whatever you want. Some students may like this more relaxed work routine for now, but for many students, working at an office is just around the corner.</p>
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<p>For any undergraduate students that are considering or have already accepted an office internship, get ready for a huge schedule change.</p>
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<p>Pros of working in an office as an undergrad student:</p>
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<li>Your schedule is always consistent. You work specific hours and you never take your work home with you (unlike college where you are constantly stressing and thinking about homework, projects, and exams)</li>
<li>You create a family at work. You are with the same group of people every weekday and end up spending a majority of your waking hours with them</li>
<li>You don’t have to deal with nonsensical frat guys (enough said)</li>
<li>You create an understanding of what your future will be like if you follow the career path that you are currently on (or you decide that you want to do something different)</li>
<li>You learn important life lessons and work etiquette that you will never learn in a classroom</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cons of working in an office as an undergrad student:</p>
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<li>You never have time for a nap (but you will never need to nap given the extra amount of sleep you will get when you are not cramming for exams)</li>
<li>You can’t wake up five minutes before you have to be at work</li>
<li>Your schedule becomes repetitive (there are a lot of things you can do to mix up your schedule)</li>
<li>You can’t wear sweats to work (but dressing in business casual will make you look and feel more professional)</li>
<li>Commuting to work can take longer than walking to class (at least you aren’t walking to and from classes in a blizzard)</li>
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<p>Sydney Smoot</p>
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		<title>The PR Intern Papers: Reliving life in Jackson</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; After the first couple weeks of working at WordenGroup Public Relations’ Denver office, Darla asked me if I wanted to travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and help her out with a big annual Jackson Hole travel event, the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), the largest sled dog race in the lower [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=956&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>After the first couple weeks of working at WordenGroup Public Relations’ Denver office, Darla asked me if I wanted to travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and help her out with a big annual Jackson Hole travel event, <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/">the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR)</a>, the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. Having never witnessed even a small sled dog race in my entire life, I was more than excited and eagerly accepted the offer.</p>
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<p>Since Salt Lake City is only a few hours from Jackson, I have always driven there rather than flown, so I was taken aback by how striking the descent into Jackson was. The snow-covered Tetons soared in the distance and provided an excellent welcome to my three-week stay in Jackson.</p>
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<p align="center"><i>Skiing at the Jackson Hole Ski Resort</i></p>
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<p>My first weekend in Jackson was spent helping out in the WordenGroup Jackson Hole office by putting together prizes and gift bags for everyone involved with the sled dog race. The gift bags consisted of items donated from Pedigree and M&amp;M’s.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align="center"><i>IPSSSDR gift bags dontated from Pedigree and M&amp;M’s</i></p>
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<p>The race finally arrived and my duty was to survey the spectators waiting in line to receive prizes at the Pedigree gift tent. The purpose of the survey was to find out how many spectators represented each state and country around the world. Surprisingly, a majority of the bystanders were from Brazil and Australia, enjoying the Wyoming ski season.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align="center"><i>Start line of the race</i></p>
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<p>Once the race started, my job, along with WordenGroup’s Katie-Chloe Stock, was to count the crowd gathered around the racetrack. With the use of the iPhone <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clicker-tally-counter/id306921465?mt=8">Clicker Tally Counter</a> application, we were able to count around 3,500 people.</p>
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<p>Working with the IPSSSDR allowed me to realize how much time, effort, and work goes into planning an event especially one as large as 3,500 people (not to mention over 200 dogs to take care of).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>After the IPSSSDR had left Jackson to start its stage stop course across Wyoming (plus a bit of Montana, Idaho and my home state of Utah), I had the opportunity to intern at the <a href="http://www.wildlifeart.org/">National Museum of Wildlife Art</a>. Each morning I would catch the bus at the Aspens, dreading the walk to the bus stop because I always managed to run into a moose. (I am personally terrified of moose and prefer to keep my distance.) After surviving the walk to the bus stop and avoiding any potentially dangerous collisions, I would ride into town where I would meet Emma Zanetti, the museum’s Assistant Director of Marketing, who proved to be an amazing supervisor.</p>
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<p align="center"><i>Moose sculpture at the National Museum of Wildlife Art</i></p>
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<p>As an intern/volunteer, I shadowed Emma and helped out with various projects,  including updating the NMWA&#8217;s Pinterest account and adding pictures. I also helped with creating a social media National Geographic give-away contest.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Being able to work at the NMWA sparked my interest for wildlife photography and art. The people I worked with were understanding, caring, and welcoming, which provided the perfect environment for any new intern.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>My final week in Jackson was spent researching information for <a href="http://www.wardblakearchitects.com">Ward + Blake Architects</a>. My task was to find Western images taken in the early 1900s, and the <a href="http://www.jacksonholehistory.org/">Jackson Hole Historical Society</a> had just what I was looking for. The photographs I was sent to find, consisted of the Teton Range, the Snake River, various log structures, barns, and many other classic Western photographs. I filtered 100 photographs from the thousands that I had been viewing into six categories. The images will be used for a new book that Ward + Blake is publishing. Something that I didn’t know about Jackson before sifting through old photographs was that the original Wort Hotel had previously burned down. The hotel was rebuilt with a few modern touches but one would never know that the original structure had been destroyed.</p>
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<p>Sydney Smoot</p>
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		<title>The PR Intern Papers: From Jackson Hole to Denver to Vail to (virtual) Africa with WordenGroup PR</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday, January 7 was my first day interning at WordenGroup PR and my second day living in Denver, Colorado. I’m originally from Park City, UT so moving out to Denver wasn’t a big adjustment. The big adjustment I found, was transitioning from Northeastern University in Boston, attending classes, and being around friends to moving to [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=951&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Monday, January 7 was my first day interning at WordenGroup PR and my second day living in Denver, Colorado. I’m originally from Park City, UT so moving out to Denver wasn’t a big adjustment. The big adjustment I found, was transitioning from Northeastern University in Boston, attending classes, and being around friends to moving to a new city, having an exciting yet unfamiliar internship, and meeting new people (which is always nerve-wracking). On my first day of interning in the world of travel public relations, I had to first navigate my way to the office without turning onto a one-way street and other disasters of that nature. Once I reached my destination, 825 E. Speer, Suite 201, I ventured into the office and was greeted by Anne Parsons, someone who has undoubtedly made my transition to Denver nearly flawless. I got the rundown of the office and was put to work.</p>
<p>Since that first day, I had the chance to travel to WordenGroup’s Jackson, Wyo., office to get the Jackson Hole public relations perspective. I worked on the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race opening day through the streets of Jackson; helped the Jackson Hole-based National Museum of Wildlife Art with a focus group; and researched some historical photos for Jackson firm Ward + Blake Architects. I also did research for media markets in Bishop, California; Port Angeles, Washington and Klamath Falls, Oregon. So far, I have a much better grasp and knowledge of WordenGroup’s public relations clientele and an understanding of what is expected of me in the upcoming months. Next week, I will have a chance to work in the Denver offices of Africa Adventure Consultants and make a trip up to Vail for a public relations meeting with our client the Antlers at Vail hotel.  I look forward to reporting about what I will be learning and the experiences and differences of being in a new city and surviving in the business world.</p>
<p>-Sydney Smoot</p>
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		<title>African Safari Contest: Win a Family Safari for Four in “Monkey See, Monkey Do”</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Videos compete for Grand Prize South Africa tour from Africa Adventure Consultants Making like a South African ostrich on a YouTube video for the “Monkey See, Monkey Do” contest; right, the real thing (© Africa Adventure Consultants) Denver, Colorado – November 7, 2012 – Kids monkeying around can win a South Africa safari in Africa [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=890&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Denver, Colorado – November 7, 2012 – Kids monkeying around can win a South Africa safari in <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.adventuresinafrica.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">Africa Adventure Consultants</span></a></span></span>’ new “Monkey See, Monkey Do – African Safari Contest” offered in cooperation with <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.southafrica.net/"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">South African Tourism</span></a></span></span> and South African Airways. Adults and teens enter to win the safari grand prize by submitting a brief video of themselves or a family member imitating a favorite animal they might see on safari in South Africa through January 31, 2013.</p>
<p>The Top 25 video entries selected by online voting will be available for viewing February 1-8, 2013, and a panel of judges will determine the grand prize winner based on most quality, creativity and humor. The grand prize safari winner will be announced on or about February 15, 2013.</p>
<p>Contestants must be 18 to enter or have reached the age of majority in their legal state of residence. Otherwise, they can enter with parental permission and a parental email address or Facebook account.  Videos can be uploaded <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/adventuresinafrica"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">on Facebook</span></a></span></span> or on the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.adventuresinafrica.com/african-safari-contest"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">Monkey See, Monkey Do – African Safari Contest website</span></a></span></span>, via YouTube or Vimeo.  <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://adventuresinafrica.com/african-safari-contest/pdf/African-Adventures-FB-Online-Video-Contest-and-Wkly-Sweepstakes-CORs-CLEAN-v3-RJK-11-2-12.pdf"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">Full contest details and rules</span></a></span></span> are available on the contest website.</p>
<p>Families can also learn about South Africa’s diverse wildlife and culture and win weekly prizes by entering the Monkey See, Monkey Do – African Safari Contest Quiz, where they answer the fun and family-friendly weekly questions to win African wildlife videos, books and games.</p>
<p>The “Monkey See, Monkey Do” grand prize is a 10-day family safari for four (two adults and two children &lt;12) to South Africa and includes airfare from JFK or Washington Dulles on South African Airways, deluxe accommodations in lodges and hotels, and meals. The itinerary includes a stay at Cape Town’s Radison Blu Hotel Waterfront with family-friendly city tours, a Table Mountain cable car excursion, a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium and a township visit with a local musicians drumming experience. Winners will then have two days at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve on the famous Garden Route including beach fun, treasure hunts and horseback rides, caving and nature hikes, and penguin viewing and whale watching (seasonal). Guests will finish at intimate Etali Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve for multiple game drives and the chance to see favorite African wildlife such as lions, elephants and giraffes up close. Winners select the dates for their 2013 safari, available anytime except March 21 – April 8, July 1 – August 15 and December 15 – 30.</p>
<p>South Africa is a perfect family vacation destination with excellent family-friendly accommodations that accept children of all ages and across a wide range of budgets. Many hotels and lodges offer swimming pools as well as activities designed with families in mind. Families can swim with penguins, visit a monkey sanctuary, take a cable car up Table Mountain, ride ostriches, zipline, go on safari and more. Finally, South Africa offers plenty of malaria-free safaris for those who prefer not to take anti-malaria medication. For more ideas and information about South African family safaris, visit the South Africa Tourism website at <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.southafrica.net/"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">www.southafrica.net</span></a></span></span>.</p>
<p>Africa Adventure Consultants is a leading safari company specializing in crafting custom itineraries to 13 countries in Africa, from classic photo safaris and adventure trekking to luxury honeymoons and family holidays. The staff at Africa Adventures Consultants has lived, worked, and traveled throughout Africa, giving them an insider’s perspective on how to create the best safaris in the continent’s top destinations. AAC offers personalized tour planning to Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia.  In addition to creating customized private journeys, AAC offers more than 20 group trips, including gorilla safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, Kilimanjaro climbs and migration safaris. For additional information, visit <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.adventuresinafrica.com/"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">www.adventuresinafrica.com</span></a></span></span>.</p>
<p>Media Contact: Darla Worden, WordenGroup Public Relations, <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="mailto:darla@wordenpr.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">darla@wordenpr.com</span></a></span></span>, 303.777.0635</p>
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		<title>Antlers at Vail Hotel Hires Heather Kerstiens as Director of Sales and Marketing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[VAIL, CO—October 30, 2012—Heather Kerstiens is the new Director of Sales and Marketing, the Antlers at Vail hotel announced today. Kerstiens will be responsible for account management, group bookings, marketing and promotional development. “We’re so excited that Heather has joined the Antlers,” says General Manager Rob LeVine. “We knew it was a great fit, but [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=887&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>VAIL, CO—October 30, 2012—Heather Kerstiens is the new Director of Sales and Marketing, the Antlers at Vail hotel announced today. Kerstiens will be responsible for account management, group bookings, marketing and promotional development. “We’re so excited that Heather has joined the Antlers,” says General Manager Rob LeVine. “We knew it was a great fit, but it’s gratifying to have that confirmed countless times already by others in the community who tell us how lucky we are to have her on our team.”</p>
<p>“The Antlers has always had an excellent reputation for its friendly people and warm hospitality, and the staff has already made me feel like I’m part of the family,” Kerstiens says.  She earned her bachelors degree, cum laude, from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. For the past six years she was at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, most recently as the Senior Event Manager. Kerstiens replaces Magdalena King, who was recently promoted to the position of Antlers’ Assistant Manager.</p>
<p>The Antlers is a 90-room condominium hotel with 2600 square feet of meeting space located in the redeveloped Lionshead area near the Vail Gondola. Offering 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom condominiums with full kitchens, fireplaces, and outdoor balconies, the Green Star-rated property includes a heated-year-‘round outdoor pool, fitness room, two hot tubs, saunas and a heated indoor parking garage. The Antlers was named the Vail Valley Green Business of the Year and received the Platinum Service Award from the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.visitvailvalley.com/">Vail Valley Partnership</a></span>. For more information, call 1-800-843-8245 or visit the web site at <a href="http://www.antlersvail.com/">www.antlersvail.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Media Contacts</span>: Rob LeVine, General Manager, The Antlers at Vail, (970) 476-2471, <a href="mailto:RLeVine@antlersvail.com">RLeVine@antlersvail.com</a> or Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, (307) 734-5335, <a href="mailto:darla@wordenpr.com">darla@wordenpr.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Arch11 Receives Five Awards from AIA Colorado North</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boulder/Denver firm honored for residential and commercial projects   Organized around crossing dihedral lines, Dihedral House, left, received one of two Honor Awards for Boulder/Denver firm Arch11; right, the interior of Ignite! In Denver’s Stadium District received a Citation Award Boulder, Colorado – September 13, 2012 – Arch11, a commercial and residential architecture firm with [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=867&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p align="center"><a href="http://prcred.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/dihedral-house.png"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-868" title="Dihedral House" src="http://prcred.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/dihedral-house.png?w=119&#038;h=105" alt="" width="119" height="105" /></a>  <a href="http://prcred.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/interior-of-ignite1.png"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-870" title="Interior of Ignite" src="http://prcred.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/interior-of-ignite1.png?w=157&#038;h=104" alt="" width="157" height="104" /></a></p>
<p align="center">Organized around crossing dihedral lines, Dihedral House, left, received one of two Honor Awards for Boulder/Denver firm Arch11; right, the interior of Ignite! In Denver’s Stadium District received a Citation Award</p>
<p>Boulder, Colorado – September 13, 2012 – <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.arch11.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">Arch11</span></a></span></span>, a commercial and residential architecture firm with offices in Boulder and Denver, received five out of eight awards given by the American Institute of Architects Colorado North Chapter recognizing 2012 Achievements in Architecture, announced Arch11 principal E.J. Meade. The awards, for projects ranging from entire designs of residences to a commercial interior to a single residential sink, were given as follows:</p>
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<li><strong>Honor Award for Residential: Large </strong><strong>– </strong>Project: 2290</li>
<li><strong>Honor Award for Residential: Large</strong><strong> – </strong>Project: Dihedral House</li>
<li><strong>Citation Award for Interiors</strong><strong> – </strong>Project: Ignite!</li>
<li><strong>Citation Award for Residential: Large</strong><strong> – </strong>Project: Lake House</li>
<li><strong>Citation Award for Single Architectural Detail </strong><strong>– </strong>Project: Syncline House Sink</li>
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<p>The awards were presented at the 2012 Design Awards Gala, September 7 at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder. Honor awards represent the highest achievement followed by merit and then citation awards. A total of eight architectural design awards were selected from among 30 entries submitted by members of <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.aiacolorado.org/aboutus/LocalChapters/AiaColoradoNorth.aspx"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">AIA Colorado North</span></a></span></span>. The jury was chaired by Stephen Dynia, AIA, of Stephen Dynia Architects (Jackson Hole, Wyo.).</p>
<p>“It’s an embarrassment of riches,” says Meade of winning five out of eight awards. “Our staff appreciates that our commitment to the highest level of design in our craft has been recognized by our clients and our peers at AIA Colorado North.”</p>
<p>With nearly 300 state and local chapters, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied partners since 1857. The AIA Colorado North Chapter is one of four chapters within the AIA Colorado Component and represents members from nine counties in northeastern Colorado, including Boulder, Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Logan, Washington, Yuma, Phillips and Sedgwick.</p>
<p>Founded in 1993, Arch11 has gained recognition for projects ranging from exceptional residences to institutional planning, mixed-use development and product design.  Recent awards include 2009 Firm of the Year Award from the Colorado AIA and four 2011 <em>Builder’s Magazine</em> Watermark Awards, including Project of the Year.  Arch 11’s Ken Andrews also was named 2011 Young Architect of the Year by Colorado AIA and Western Mountain Region.</p>
<p>With offices in Boulder and Denver, Colo., Arch11 has 30 combined years of green building technology leadership.  The staff’s unusual level of hands-on experience ranges from boat building to furniture making, contributing to its reputation for commitment to craft, detailing and design integrity.  For additional information visit <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.arch11.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">www.arch11.com</span></a></span></span>.</p>
<p>Media Contacts: Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="mailto:darla@wordenpr.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">darla@wordenpr.com</span></a></span></span>, 307.734.5335; E.J. Meade, Arch11, <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="mailto:ejmeade@arch11.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">ejmeade@arch11.com</span></a></span></span>, 303.546.6868</p>
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		<title>Wyoming Inn Offers Discounted Jackson Lodging Rates to Western Design Conference Participants and Visitors</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jackson, Wyoming—August 30, 2012—It’s not too late to book a room during Jackson’s popular Fall Arts Festival and Western Design Conference, says Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole’s General Manager Michael Solis. “The Western Design Conference is an amazing event, attracting visitors from around the world,” he says. “We’re offering discounted rooms during the event to [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=prcred.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6904210&#038;post=863&#038;subd=prcred&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Jackson, Wyoming—August 30, 2012—It’s not too late to book a room during Jackson’s popular Fall Arts Festival and Western Design Conference, says Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole’s General Manager Michael Solis.</p>
<p>“The Western Design Conference is an amazing event, attracting visitors from around the world,” he says. “We’re offering discounted rooms during the event to encourage folks to attend the conference and experience the Wyoming Inn’s trademark hospitality while they’re here.”</p>
<p>The <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">Western Design Conference</span></a></span></span> is the foremost exhibition and celebration of Western furniture, fashion, and home accessories. Held September 6 – 9, 2012, the 20th Annual exhibit and sale features one-of-a-kind works of museum-quality, functional art on display and for purchase,  a fashion show, lectures and more. The conference is part of the Jackson Hole Fine Arts Festival, a ten-day arts celebration featuring artists, exhibitions, demos and creative festivities from Sept. 6 – 16, 2012. For more information, visit <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.jacksonholechamber.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">www.jacksonholechamber.com</span></a></span></span> or call 307.733.3316.</p>
<p>The Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole is known for its spacious, comfortable rooms, luxurious amenities and warm Western hospitality. With a mission to provide outstanding customer service, the Wyoming Inn’s friendly staff will gladly arrange a variety of activities suited to guests’ interests. Conveniently located on the town’s free shuttle line, the hotel offers numerous complimentary offerings including airport transportation, an on-site fitness center and wireless Internet. Room prices start at $209 for king rooms, subject to on availability during the conference, and guests should ask for the Western Design Conference discount when making reservations. For information visit <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.wyominginn.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">www.wyominginn.com</span></a></span></span> or call 800.844.0035.</p>
<p>Media Contacts: General Manager Michael Solis,  Wyoming Inn, 307.734.0035, <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="mailto:mike@thewyominginn.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">mike@thewyominginn.com</span></a></span></span>;  Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="mailto:darla@wordenpr.com"><span style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;">darla@wordenpr.com</span></a></span></span>, 307.734.5335</p>
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