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January Presidents’ Message
As we start the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on 2011. We are so appreciative of our growing cadre of members and the diverse community of “tweeps and peeps” that enrich the Association for Women in Communication in so many ways. As members of AWC-SB we feel lucky to be part of a robust national organization with all of its member benefits—a privilege that feels more valuable as we become more virtual and global. This year our national organization offered our Santa Barbara area members the opportunity of participating...
read moreNovember Presidents’ Message
Greetings! We’ve had a busy two months since our last Connections on September 1, details of which you can read in this newsletter and on our website: www.awcsb.org. NEW on our website is the ability to comment on what you read. We want to hear from you and value your feedback! Here are some exciting events I want to tell you about: Coming up at our November 2 meeting is Dr. Loretta Redd, who will talk on Speaking with Sex, Soul and Sense, which like Loretta, should be a “scintillating” talk! You can buy tickets at the...
read moreLois Phillips Named Headliner for 2011 AWC National Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Association for Women in Communications (AWC) honored Lois Phillips, PhD, as its 2011 Headliner Award recipient at the AWC National Conference, October 14, in Tulsa, OK. As founding President of the Santa Barbara chapter of AWC, she has worked diligently to attract new members across sectors and industries to build a new professional network for communications specialists in Santa Barbara, the first California chapter in many years. Since the Headliner Award was created in 1939, AWC has recognized outstanding achievements of over 200...
read moreAugust President’s Message
President’s Message from Kathleen Barry Welcome to our fourth issue of our e-newsletter, Connections! It’s hard to believe the summer is almost over and the fall is upon us, but I hope you’ve all had a chance to relax and rejuvenate from your busy lives. This month I am pleased to announce our new AWC-SB Board Members President: Kathleen A. Barry, PhD President Elect: Lynn K. Jones, MSW, DSW Past President: Rebecca Christenson Programs & Media Chair: Karen O’Hara Treasurer: Monique Bunstone Website &...
read moreAWC National Conference Draws Celebrity Speakers
AWC-SB founding members Lois Phillips and Deborah Hutchison enjoyed meeting Journalist Ann Curry (center), recently promoted to anchor of the NBC Today show. Ms. Curry delivered the keynote address at the last conference in Seattle, WA (2009). The 2011 AWC national conference, Navigating the Communications Highway, in Tulsa, OK, will be held in October. Rooms are going...
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