IABC Fort Worth - Today's Communications Professionals

Just as we're starting to see changes in the weather and in the trees, IABC Fort Worth is seeing some changes, too. First, this month's meeting will be Monday, Nov. 16, instead of our regular fourth Tuesday. We didn't want to compete with Thanksgiving. We'll still be at the Petroleum Club, 37th floor, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. For all of you who can't make Tuesdays fit your schedule, this one's for you. You will be educated and thoroughly entertained by our own Kay Colley as she teaches us about wikis - what they are and how to use them effectively. We'll look for you on the 16th.

Second, the Petroleum Club will close in June for renovations, so we thought it best to start the year at a fresh locale. Beginning in January, our new home will be the City Club in the D.R. Horton Tower, 3001 Commerce St. We will continue to meet the fourth Tuesday, with the exception of December and July.

As November will surely fly by, let me mention now our upcoming communicators party co-sponsored with SPJ. The purpose is to restock the JPS readers library with books and magazines - principally for children, but anything appropriate is welcome. Mingling with fellow communicators at Coors can't be beat, either, and the food is great. We'll have more information on this "don't you dare miss" event, but mark your calendars for Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Hart
IABC Fort Worth President

Mark Your Calendar...

Broaden Communications Interaction with Wikis

Kay L. Colley, Ph.D.

In the ever-expanding world of social media, it's hard to determine which ones to use. Beyond looking up trivia on Wikipedia, how many people utilize wikis as part of their communications model? What exactly is a wiki? How is a wiki created? You can learn all about using wikis - and avoiding the pitfalls - when Kay L. Colley, Ph.D. , talks to the Fort Worth Chapter of IABC on Monday, Nov. 16.

Colley is an assistant professor in the department of mass communication at Texas Wesleyan University, where she teaches journalism and public relations courses there. Her more than 14 years in communication education includes full-time faculty appointments at the University of Texas at Arlington in public relations, the University of North Texas in journalism and Blinn College in journalism. She has advised student newspapers at UNT and Blinn. Her professional background includes stints in public relations, magazines, daily and weekly newspapers. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism, a master's of international journalism and a doctorate in higher education. She is currently the faculty adviser of Texas Wesleyan IABC, a student chapter that is affiliated with the IABC Fort Worth.

Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of wikis!

Join us for the next IABC Fort Worth luncheon on Monday, November 16, at the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, Carter-Burgess Plaza, 777 Main Street in downtown Fort Worth from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25 for IABC members, $30 for nonmembers and $15 for students with early bird registration.

RSVP by noon on Friday, November 13. Pay for the luncheon online!

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