Don't miss the 2018 IABC World Conference
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We are gearing up to head to Montréal for the
2018 IABC World Conference, happening 3–6 June 2018 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Keynote speakers
Seth Godin,
Anab Jain, and
Ryan McCarty will be joined by dozens of innovative and thought-provoking breakout session speakers from around the world. There are already attendees registered from more than 30 countries, so don’t miss this chance to #createconnection with IABC’s global community of professional communicators.
Register today and be sure to
book your room before our discounted hotel room block is full.
A
promotional toolkit is available on the World Conference website to make it easy for your chapter to spread the word. Check out more about some of the special events taking place at World Conference below.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday, 2 June, 3:30–5 p.m. EDT. All IABC chapters should have a voting delegate or a proxy present at the AGM. We’ll share more details of the AGM and what will be voted on in the coming weeks, but chapters may now begin
registering voting delegates or proxies. Please note that a chapter should only select a proxy (which is typically a region leader, international executive board member, or a chapter member) if a voting delegate will not be present at the AGM. A May 2018 communication to chapter leaders will include details about what will be voted on during the AGM.
Leaders' Reception
We’ll be holding the annual Leaders’ Reception on Saturday, 2 June, on the rooftop (room 725) of the Palais des congrès de Montréal from 6-7:30 p.m. EDT. This is our opportunity to thank IABC leaders for their commitment to IABC and volunteerism over the past year. All current IABC leaders are invited to attend this reception, even if you are not attending the World Conference. Chapter leaders who are attending
#IABC18 may register to attend the reception when registering for the conference. If you are not attending the conference but wish to attend the reception, or if you are a region leader or other IABC volunteer, please complete a short
registration form to confirm your attendance. You must register by 24 May. We thank you for your continued support of IABC and hope to see you at the reception.
Our thanks also go out to the 2018 sponsor of the IABC Leaders’ Reception,
X20.
Earn CMP or SCMP certification
Make the most of your trip to Montréal by earning the Communication Management Professional (CMP) or Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification. The
Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) is currently accepting applications to sit for the CMP and SCMP exams on Sunday, 3 June, during the conference. In order to sit for either exam, applicants must apply by 20 May 2018. Those who are accepted to sit for the exam must register by 27 May 2018 in order to take the exam at World Conference.
If you can’t make it to Montréal, check out the
GCCC website to find other exam opportunities.
New this year: Discover the Unconference
At the World Conference this year, we are stepping it up a notch, bringing some of the best in modern conference experiences to Montréal. We are turning over the afternoon of Tuesday, 5 June, to something we’re calling "
Unconference." Delegates may choose one of four Unconference options. The options include
Open Space, Game Changer sessions with thought leaders from related fields, group mentoring, and off-site experiences including visits to A/Maze, Ubisoft or PR Without Borders hosted by National PR.
The A/Maze off-site option is an escape-room game offering, and a fun way to meet and engage with other attendees or have an excellent team-building experience for a co-worker group. This event will encourage groups to leverage their communication skills, creative thinking and of course, have fun! Space is limited for off-site experiences and the proceeds benefit the IABC Foundation. The cost is US$75 per person.
Register here
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2018–2019 international executive board slate announced
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IABC has announced the slate of five candidates to serve on the international executive board (IEB) for 2018–2019. The slate will be presented to IABC members for ratification at the
2018 Annual General Meeting
. The slate includes new IEB members Victoria Dew, SCMP, as vice chair, Kathleen Bell, ABC, as secretary/treasurer, and Bonnie Caver, Deb Hileman, SCMP, and Matthew Tidwell, Ph.D., APR, as directors. Continuing IEB members are Ginger Homan, ABC, SCMP, as chair, Sharon Hunter, SCMP, as past chair, and Zora Artis, GAICD, FAMI, Sheila Carruthers, MBA-PR, CMC, Leanne Nyirfa, ABC, Michael Nord, and Jill Vitiello as directors.
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New IABC Corporate Membership program
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As communicated earlier this month, IABC has
launched a new Corporate Membership program
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which is now available to existing and new corporate members. Details about the new program and the enhanced value included in each of the new the corporate membership levels can be found on the
IABC website
. There is also a
toolkit available on Leader Centre
to support your chapter in promoting and marketing the new program. Recent additions to the toolkit include: a sample of the revised invoice that corporate members will receive, sample copy for social media posts, and dues-to-market value comparison documents for each of the new Corporate Membership levels.
Join IABC Executive Director Stephanie Doute, and Director of Membership George Hamilton who will be hosting a Town Hall to discuss and answer your questions about the new Corporate Membership program on 17 May at 3 p.m. PDT. Stay tuned for more information about the Town Hall.
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Congratulations to the March Member Month winners
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Another successful Member Month promotion wrapped up on 31 March and we appreciate all that IABC chapters did to pitch in and help grow our IABC #community throughout the month. Congratulations to the winners of the March Member Month giveaways:
- Chapters with the highest percentage of growth and winners of a US$200 Visa gift card:
- Large chapter: IABC Victoria (Australia)
- Medium chapter: IABC Montreal
- Small chapter: IABC Lynchburg
- Social media video contest and US$25 Visa gift card winner:
- Bill Spaniel, IABC Los Angeles
- VIP World Conference prize package winner:
- Karyn Enzweiler, IABC Greater Cincinnati
- Referral winner who has received a US$250 Visa gift card
- Diane Ell, IABC Regina
Thank you to all who participated in Member Month!
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Beware of scam money transfer requests
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IABC chapters have been targeted in an email scam where the email address of a chapter leader is “spoofed” and it appears that the leader is requesting a funds transfer. We advise chapters to never request financial transfers over email and to double check with anyone who may have requested that funds be transferred. Some chapters have recently noticed that in more sophisticated scams, the leader’s real email signature is included in the scam requests. All finance requests should be made in person or over the phone to avoid any potential monetary loss. If you have any questions, please contact us at
leader_centre@iabc.com.
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Gold Quill Award winners announced
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The winners of the 2018 Gold Quill Awards, three Special Awards, and eight Best of the Best awards were recently announced. A total of 258 winning Gold Quill Award entries were recognized, including 94 Excellence Awards and 164 Merit Awards. You can review a complete list of Gold Quill winners by geographical area on
Leader Centre to help you find winners from your chapter. Winners of the Special Awards and Best of the Best awards are available on the
Gold Quill Awards website.
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New developmental chapter: IABC Western Australia
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We’re pleased to announce IABC Western Australia as the newest developmental chapter at IABC. The chapter is part of the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and will serve members in and around Perth, Australia. Congratulations to all of the leaders who worked toward building and organizing this new developmental IABC chapter!
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Chapter spotlight: IABC Montréal
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We are gearing up for the World Conference that is taking place from 3–6 June in Montréal. We asked Hospitality Committee Chair Stéphane Prud’homme, and Chapter President Leslie Quinton to share what conference attendees have to look forward to as they prepare for their visit.
Bonjour! Montréal, the “North American Paris,” is waiting for you
Montréal is definitely the city to visit in 2018
Discovering the city on foot, participating in the cultural diversity, learning about North American history, tasting culinary arts, enjoying nature, and meeting warm people are all activities to add to your schedule during your visit.
If you’re looking for a festival, for homegrown tastes, exotic flavors or the famous poutine, for unique art and culture, a green garden, or a taste of Europe, you will find what you’re looking for in our gorgeous city. You can also get inspired by the
Montréal Tourism Bureau
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s lists to live the full Montréal experience and learn what not to miss.
Our IABC Montréal board and members are looking forward to having you. Come with your enthusiasm and excitement for touring and networking with your new global friends throughout the conference.
For more information on the Montréal World Conference and activities to enjoy in the city, please follow the Montréal chapter’s
Facebook page, download the Montreal
City Guide app, or visit the Montréal Tourism Bureau
website.
Au plaisir de vous voir! Hope to see you soon!
With love, IABC Montréal
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Montréal
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6 June 2018
Montréal
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11 September 2018
Melbourne, Australia
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25 October 2018
Johannesburg
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13 November 2018
Richmond, Virginia
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9 February 2019
Long Beach, California
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Stephanie Doute, CAE
IABC Executive Director
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