YCPG Events 05/26/2010
 
The YCPG team would like to thank everyone who attended our last event on May 18th!

Our next event will take place at the end of summer/beginning of fall. We are looking for volunteers to help organize this upcoming networking cocktail event, ie. help promote it, find sponsors, invite industry experts, etc...

To volunteer, please email us.
 
 
On May 18th, YCPG members are invited to attend a presentation that will be given by Mark Buzan, founder of Action Strategies. The firm offers consulting services in public relations and government relations for non-profits, charities and associations.

The event will take place:
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 @ 6 p.m.
Private Room @ The Exchange (50 Rideau St.)
 
 
Hello everyone, 
  
Caroline Kealey, CEO and founder of Ingenium Communications will be presenting to 3rd & 4th year communications students  at OttawaU this Thursday. Her presentation will be on "Results Map Methodology for Strategic Communications Planning and Emphasizing Evaluation". 
  
If you have any interest in attending, please let us know as soon as possible. There are only 7 spots available.
  
The presentation will take place this Thursday, February 25th from 5:30-6:30 pm at Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa, Room 0019. 
  
Sincerely, 
The YCPG Team
 
 
We would like to thank Donna Balkan as well as our attendees for making the first YCPG Ottawa event a tremendous success. 

Not only did Donna keep the crowd engaged by discussing her transition from political science to journalism to communications, she gave us all some invaluable insight as to how the communications and media landscape has changed over the last 30 years of her career.

Providing for a fascinating discussion period, our attendees -- ranging from political science and journalism students to communications coordinators to a senior consultant -- asked provocative questions to which Donna responded with equally as intuitive responses. Donna was also kind enough to share with us her 10 Random Thoughts for Young Communications Professionals, a document you may find in the new Resources section our site.

Thanks again for everyone's participation, and we hope to see you at our next event.
 
 
Hello Ottawa Communicators,

We hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day and a wonderful long weekend. YCPG Ottawa is getting very excited about its first event this Thursday where veteran communicator Donna Balkan will be our first speaker!

We'd like to remind you of a few details: 
  • The event will take place at Carleton University, and will begin at approximately 6:30pm, so we recommend you show up 10-15 earlier. 
  • We will be meeting in Room A620 of Loeb Building (see campus map here). Please note that there may be a room location change before the event, and in this case, we will notify you immediately. 
  • People who have not RSVP’d are also welcome, so bring a guest! Water will be provided for those attending the event. 
  • Parking is available, though it is not free. The O-Train stops directly at Carleton as well as bus routes 4, 7 and 117. 
We look forward to your participation in YCPG Ottawa’s inaugural event and we are certain you will all make it a great success! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

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Donna Balkan to speak at Carleton University Thursday, February 18th
 
 
Hello Young Communicators,

The YCPG Ottawa is pleased to announce former journalist and long-time communications professional, Donna Balkan, as our inaugural speaker. Donna has a degree in political science from McGill University, a journalism degree from Carleton University, and extensive experience in media relations and public affairs including her current post as Communications Manager at the Canadian Co-operative Association.

On Thursday, February 18th, at Carleton University, as part of a round-table discussion, Donna plans to discuss her move from journalism to public relations and communications, as well as her overall career, skill sets and experiences.

RSVP here, and let us know if we'll see you there. It will take place in Loeb Building, Room A620.

To learn more about Ms. Balkan, visit her speaker page here.