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SiOC Luncheons and Meetings

Photos from some previous meetings & award luncheons are on line.

Instructions on signing up for an event at the new SIOC Club Express webpage.

Date RSVP Date Topic Location
February 9, 2012

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com

Crisis Communications Skills: How to keep cool and get your message across in the chaos.

Speaker: Nancy Kincaid,
Director of Communications for California Correctional Health Care Services

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in Acrobat PDF

CalSTRS Headquarters Bldg.
American River Room, Level P2
100 Waterfront Place
Sacramento
January 19, 2012

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com

Building Trust in Government: Insights for Information Officers

Speaker:
Joanne McNabb,
California Office of Privacy Protection

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in Acrobat PDF

USC Center
1800 I Street
Sacramento
December 8, 2011

11:30 a.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
by 12 noon Tuesday, December 6.

2011 to 2012: A Holiday Conversation with the Governor's Press Office

Speakers:

Elizabeth Ashford,
Chief Deputy Press Secretary

Evan Westrup,
Deputy Press Secretary

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in Acrobat PDF

Lucca's Restaurant
1615 J Street
Sacramento
November 10, 2011

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
by 12 noon Tuesday, November 8.

Overview of the California Public Record Act

James W. Ewert, general counsel and legislative advocate for the California Newspaper Publishers Association, will provide an overview of the California Public Records Act for those who are new to its provisions, as well as an update on recent changes for those experienced in handling PRAs, to ensure we are all responding in accordance with state law.

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in Acrobat PDF

USC Center
1800 I Street
Sacramento
October 13, 2011

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

RSVP by
October 10, 2011 at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
Annual SiOC Training Day - Powerful Messaging in a Post-Print World

Social networks and other interactive tools now drive authoritative government communications. At our unprecedented 2011 SiOC Training Day, you'll learn about masterful messaging and premier practices from experts with the Office of the Governor, Facebook, the California Legislature, and leading state agencies.

Featuring:

  • Elizabeth Ashford
  • Adam Conner
  • Sabrina Lockhart

Also:

  • Learn how state agencies, including the California Air Resources Board, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and CAL Fire are pushing their messages with innovative, low-cost, products.
  • Get the latest on the new state template and mobile website application.

Training Day Agenda.

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in Acrobat PDF
.

California Highway Patrol Headquarters 601 North 7th, Sacramento, CA
[Enter on N 8th]
Thursday September 8, 2011

11:30 a.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
When Bad Things Happen to Good PIOs
Our September 8 SiOC meeting is not to be missed as LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARD WINNER KEN AUGUST shares anticipating and planning in the wild world of risk communication.


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in Acrobat PDF.
1500 Capitol Avenue,
Room 167
Sacramento
Thursday July 14, 2011

11:30 a.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
Communicating a Crisis: Cal EMA Media Chief and PIO of the Year Tina Walker

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in Acrobat PDF.
USC State Capital Center
1800 "I" Street, Sacramento
Tuesday May 24, 2011

11:30 a.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
By May 20, 2011
Annual Excellence in State Government Communications Awards

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in Acrobat PDF.
Delta King Riverboat
1000 Front Street,
Sacramento
April 14, 2011

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
(In the Event Calendar)
Top Ten Tips for Plain Writing

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in Acrobat PDF.
USC State Capital Center
1800 "I" Street, Sacramento
March 10, 2011

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

RSVP at:
www.sioc.clubexpress.com
(In the Event Calendar)
Spinning the California budget: A conversation with H.D. Palmer

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in Acrobat PDF.
USC State Capital Center
1800 "I" Street, Sacramento
February 26, 2011


RSVP to:
Jennifer.Turner@dmh.ca.gov
(916) 653-2969
Coming this Saturday by Popular Demand
RESUME & APPLICATION WRITING WORKSHOP


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in Acrobat PDF.
California State University, Sacramento

For more info about SiOC Luncheons, please e-mail Program Co-Chairs: Jeanie Esajian jesajian@calwater.ca.gov or Carol Robinson crobinso@energy.state.ca.us