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Notes from the President
October was a busy month. We celebrated exemplary work at our annual Gemstones Awards gala. Thanks so much to Tracy Ashley and her team for a wonderful evening - and congratulations to all of the entrants. » Complete Story
Welcome to New Members
Students:
Steve Byrne - NSCC, Christine White - NSCC; Heidi MacDonald - MSVU; Christine Brophy - MSVU
Members:
Susan MacLeod, Communications Director Office of Health Promotion; Dawn Morrison, Dalhousie University Communications Manager, Student Services and Advertising; Cindy Bayers, Communication Manager Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine; Mary-Ann Archibald, Communications Coordinator Credit Union Central
Nearly 200 individuals explored the avenues of public relations at the 2004 CPRS-NS Gemstone Awards!
CPRS-NS recognized 11 organizations with 18 awards for excellence in the communications and public relations profession at the 2004 Gemstone Awards. With a theme of "PR: Explore the Avenues," it was obvious that the avenue of success is well traveled in Nova Scotia
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November professional development session
Private and Public Sector Pollination - The Top 10 Reasons to Cross-Pollinate.
Jamie Baillie has just returned to the private sector after almost three years as the Chief of Staff in the Premier's Office. Those who attended this session learned how his unique, high-pressure experience enhanced his career and why he's become an advocate of "cross-pollination."
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CPRS-NS speaker's bureau
PR practitioners are experts not only in terms of communication practices, but also on key business issues. We are often asked to present at conferences and professional development sessions and to provide training within our organizations. If you have an area of expertise that you frequently talk to others about, we'd like to hear from you. » Complete Story
CPRS-NS holiday event
Mark December 7th on your calendars for the annual holiday social hosted by CPRS-NS. Please join us for a relaxed gathering of both members and guests in the warm atmosphere of the Pógue Fadó Irish Public House on Barrington Street. » Complete Details
2005 Discovery Awards for Science & Technology a project of Discovery Centre
Join the Discovery Centre on May 25, 2005 for the Science & Technology event of the year - the 2005 Discovery Awards! » Complete Story
Featured sponsor
Organizational Sponsor - Medic Delivery has been a proud sponsor and service provider to CPRS-NS for four years. Their reputation is growing fast in Halifax. Find out why by visiting www.medicdelivery.com
Our organizational sponsors whose services and contributions are vital to the efforts and success of CPRS-NS include:
AVW-TelAv for audio visual and presentation technology
CNW Canada Newswire for electronic delivery of newsletters and other time-critical information
Jive Photographic for quality photography
Maritime Digital Colour Inc. for printing services
Medic Delivery Services Limited for courier delivery services
MT&L Public Affairs for the monthly member e-newsletter
The Herald for one full page of advertising each year
The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel for hosting most all of our events
Trivium Design Inc. for graphic design, and
W3 Internet Services for website hosting and other online services
Special thanks to MT&L Public Affairs for the design of CPRS-NS News.
Each year, this monthly e-newsletter is published for CPRS-NS members from September until May. Please send you comments and ideas to mail@cprsns.com
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