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The Olympia Communicators Group is an organization of Olympia, Washington area communicators--professionals in public relations,
public affairs, advertising, marketing, etc., who meet monthly over a brown bag lunch. It's an opportunity to network and
to learn something from guest speakers and each other, without spending much time. There are no dues, no by-laws, or annual
reports. THE KIS (Keep It Simple) Rule applies. Even so, the OCG has now met regularly for over eleven years.
The meetings are held from noon to one on the first Wednesday of each month. Although the locations are not fixed, we most
frequently meet at the Association of Washington School Principals, 8th and Eastside Streets, Olympia, Washington. Changes
are posted in the OCG News Service, this web site or other announcements.
To join the Olympia Communicators Group, send an e-mail to caglels@comcast.net.
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THE NEXT OCG
BROWN BAG LUNCH
What: Olympia Communicators Group Brown Bag Lunch
When: Wed, September 3, 2008 (noon to 1
p.m.)
Where: Association of Washington School
Principals, 1021 8th Ave (8th and Eastside), Olympia
Topic and Presenter:
“Media outreach
tips for event planning”
You may not be planning
a party for 400,000 visitors, but if a major event is in your future and you’re utilizing volunteers to help accomplish
your goals, the experiences from Tall Ships Tacoma 2008 could be worth hearing. Issues from planning ahead, to accrediting
media, to providing story ideas will be discussed.
Our presenter will be Matthew Erlich, media relations/PR manager for Tacoma Goodwill,
who volunteered as Media
Center manager for the event that brought 30 tall ships to Commencement Bay over the Fourth of July weekend.
Erlich has more than 17 years of experience as an award-winning reporter and editor for newspapers in Eastern and Western Washington. His additional experience includes work as communications manager for the Washington
Public Ports Association, and as a senior account executive for two PR firms. His insights from being on “both sides
of the fence” will help all of us as we enter into the event season.
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NEWS (Or "If it ain't breaking, don't fix it")
These "Teasers" will lead you to the appropriate releases submitted by OCG members:
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(New May 30)
Try the Puget Sound Partnership Photo Challenge. Help us depict the stresses that are challenging the Sound! Details are
at http://www.psp.wa.gov/pressreleases/052208_photos.html
Rae A. McNally
Senior Graphic Designer & Webmaster
rae.mcnally@psp.wa.gov | 360.725.5446
Puget Sound Partnership, Communications Department
www.psp.wa.gov | www.psparchives.com
Events
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DIALOG
(May 7) Jenny Smith, Department of Revenue states: "I'd like to get some information on how everyone develops performance
measures for their shop."
If your communications organization is building these measures (and who isn't?), please respond directly to Jenny at
Jennys@dor.wa.gov. (We might ask you to share with other OCG members at a later date)
Sam
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JOBS
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Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: Providence St. Peter Foundation
POSITION: Christmas Forest Publicity Chair (Volunteer position that begins in August and ends December 2008)
DESCRIPTION
Providence St. Peter Foundation's Christmas Forest Executive Committee has a volunteer position open for a marketing-minded
individual who is looking for a worthwhile and rewarding way to be involved with the Olympia community. The person we invite
to fill this position will have an opportunity to generate economic and creative ideas to help promote Christmas Forest. Christmas
Forest, hosted by Providence St. Peter Foundation, is an eight-day series of holiday benefits centered on the creation and
display of more than 50 uniquely decorated trees and wreaths. For the past 21 years, this popular benefit has raised important
funding to support the Providence mission of providing essential medical care to those in need.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Help coordinate and distribute promotional materials such as fliers and letter campaigns.
- Attend one meeting per month starting in September.
- Dedicate necessary time to implement confirmed promotional tactics.
QUALIFICATIONS
We'd like to fill the position with an individual who has a degree in communications and/or marketing. This is a volunteer
position ideal for someone who is willing to be an active member of the committee and who is looking for a way to be involved
in his/her community. This position works closely with the Christmas Forest Event Manager.
HOW TO APPLY
Please call or e-mail Kelle Schalin at (360) 493-7985 or kelle.schalin@providence.org.
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FEATURED INFORMATION
The rousing title "Handouts" masks the fact that this section includes the presentation materials and contact
information for OCG speakers for the past two + years. Check it out!
Don't forget to visit the Professional Development section while you are at this site. It includes features like Foto
Friday, with handy professional photographic tips, and Word Wednesday, which covers the printed...and increasingly electronic...scene.
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