The Flip Side of Stress: Make It Work to Your Advantage

Join Danny Ballard, professor and interim associate head and chair of the Division of Health Education at Texas A&M University, at our monthly professional development meeting on August 28 as she discusses managing stress effectively.

Your story is due, the photo shoot was rained out, and the launch of the new website has been delayed due to a computer glitch…Wouldn’t it be great if, instead of losing sleep because of work-related stress, you could be energized by it? Dr. Ballard will reveal the benefits of stress and how to manage it effectively in your life and work.

RSVP (and even pre-pay) today. Looking for even more information? Download the flyer!

Turnaround Management: Breakfast with Todd Hattori, ABC

For IABC/BV Senior Communicators Only

Do you hold the title of manager, director or a comparable position? Or have you been a communicator for 10 years or more? Then join us for a dutch treat breakfast as Todd Hattori, ABC, immediate past chair of IABC International, leads a discussion on Turnaround Management in a Difficult Environment.

One of the first priorities in turnaround management is ensuring that business and marketing strategies are aligned with marketplace realities. In Texas that definitely includes cultural and generational changes. Todd will also share insights from a Cafe2Go podcast he co-hosted with IABC President Julie Freeman, ABC, APR, last September on results of a Latin American marketing survey.

Thursday, July 17, 7-8:30 a.m.
Blue Baker Bakery & Cafe
800 University Drive East
Across from the Hilton

Respond by Thursday, July 10
Space limited to 20—reserve soon!

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“Big E” brand: Walking through life with ten eyes

Join Todd Hattori, immediate past chair of IABC International, at our next monthly professional development meeting on July 17 as he discusses ethics in your personal brand. How can you proactively approach ethics for yourself and your organization? During this interactive session, we will discuss:

• Looking to the IABC code of ethics as a business ethics guide.
• Establishing your distinguishing ethics advisor brand value.
• Gaining confidence in living your ethics advisory brand.
• Implementing models and resources.

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Jobs: Assistant Director

The Mays Business School MBA Program is looking for an Assistant Director of MBA Admissions. The are looking for someone to serve as the primary recruiter for the MBA Programs. Among other things, this position is responsible for creating and implementing recruiting and marketing strategies, and managing applications for admission.

The position will remain open until filled. To apply for this position or for more information, go to http://tamujobs.tamu.edu and apply for NOV #081188.

Fame and Shame: The Lighter Side of News

We all love to poke fun at gaffes in the media. Come hear two of the Brazos Valley’s broadcast gurus take the lead in a professional development event at IABC/Brazos Valley.

Mike Wright, general manager of KBTX Media, and Ben Downs, vice president and general manager of Bryan Broadcasting Corporation, will take us behind-the scenes and talk about lessons learned. But don’t think it’s going to be all serious — be prepared to laugh at the fame and shame.

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Admission at the door is $15 for IABC members and $20 for nonmembers. You can also pay in advance with a credit card by using the Google Checkout link found on the RSVP page, but please note that there is an additional $1/person surcharge. Also, please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the cancellation and refund policy.

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Texas A&M Has Gone Gold

Did you know that IABC offers corporate memberships? All you need to qualify are at least 5 members from the same company, and you too can reap the benefits of discounted membership and other resources. It turns out that Texas A&M had a few more than 5 members, and this year it became an official corporate member! We want to thank the following members, who jumped through some extra bureaucratic hoops to renew their memberships under the corporate banner. Our "Gold Rush" resulted in 35 membership renewals. We also want to give a big round of applause to the 13 new members in the list who joined IABC-BV as a result of the corporate membership drive. Finally, Kelli Levey deserves a huge thanks for leading the initiative that made this possible.

Kelli Levey
Ann Kellett
Tura King
Summer Morgan
Tim Schnettler
Gene Charleton
Pam Wiley
Chrystal Houston
Lori Ciano-Colvin
Sommer Hamilton
Kathy DiSanto
Leanne South
Sondra White
Rachel Dohmann
Terri Parker
Lindsay Gasek
Rhonda Gray
Peggy Samson
Susan Wolff
Tiffany Inbody
John Holder
J.P. Beato
Bob Beals
Angela Clendenin
Katherine Teel
Doug Starr
Sharon McCord
Marilyn Grossman
Brenda Chaloupka
Jon Carpenter
Deana Totzke
Nancy Sawtelle
Charlene Clark
Jean Wulfson
Scot Walker
Stephanie Jeter
Olga West
Kim Miller
Diane McDonald
Brian Wright
Stacey Rugh
Carol Trono
Patricia Speed
Janet Frye
Nicholas Roznovsky
Krystan Coates-Porter
Cathy Cashio
Scott Maier

As corporate members, these individuals get a 10% discount on membership, a 10% discount to IABC’s annual International Conference, and a 10% discount on IABC knowledge resources such as research reports, books, and manuals. If you think you qualify for corporate membership, visit the IABC website for more information How to Start the IABC Corporate Package Process.

Photos from Viva! Brazos Bravo

Remember when we said what happens at Brazos Bravo stays in Brazos Bravo?

We lied.

Enjoy this photo gallery from Brazos Bravo 2008. If you where there, we hope it brings back fun memories. If you missed it, we hope you feel insanely jealous and try extra hard to attend next year.

Bribes to have your photo removed will be donated to the IABC Research Foundation.

JOB: Communications Director - City of Bryan

The City of Bryan has an opening for a communications director, who will be responsible for originating concepts, strategies, events and programs that contribute to accomplishing the goals and objectives of the city council, city manager and other city departments by improving awareness and understanding of the City of Bryan, its programs and the work of its city council and staff.

The communications director will handle a broad set of duties, including, but not limited to: media and community relations; a variety of written communications; basic graphic and Web design; and supervising the city’s television station.

To apply, you must submit a City of Bryan employment application online. To apply and / or to view a complete job description, please visit www.bryantxjobs.com and select "Search Postings," or for more information, call 979-209-5060.

The City of Bryan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jobs: Web Communications / Communications Manager

Texas Forest Service—the agency responsible for conserving and protecting the state’s trees, forests and natural resources—has an immediate opportunity for a full time Web Communications professional to coordinate the agency’s online presence. The position resides in the agency’s marketing and communications department and is responsible for developing a web communications strategy as well as managing web content, visual appearance and usability. For a description and application, http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/employment.

The College of Education & Human Development is looking for a Communications Manager.  The position has been posted on the Texas A&M employment site. The NOV number is 081027. Becky Carr, assistant dean for administrative services, is heading the search committee. For more information on the position, contact:  Amy S. Klinkovsky. Communications Manager; ph: 979.847.9018.

2008 Southern Region Conference

It’s not too early to start making your professional development plans for the Fall. This year the IABC Southern Region Conference is being held in beautiful Colorado. Want to know more? Watch the video below!