What VPC Fall Meeting & Luncheon Honoring Our Newsmaker of the Year: Del. Danica Roem The soup-and-sandwich buffet will feature vegetarian and gluten-free items. When Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 Registration: 11:30 a.m.-noon Luncheon and Speaker: Noon-2 p.m. Where Hanover Tavern 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. (Route 301) Hanover, Virginia Cost $25 members: REGISTER...
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Danica A. Roem, our 2018 Newsmaker of the Year, made headlines throughout Virginia and the nation last November with her election to the Virginia General Assembly. One of the nation’s first openly transgender elected officials, she also defeated a 13-term incumbent, in large part by focusing on her constituents’ concerns about traffic congestion on Route 28. And, of...
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In today’s rapidly changing world, we’re no longer reporters, public relations practitioners or authors. We’re content creators keeping up with the latest platforms and emerging technologies. The 2018 NFPW Conference in Bethlehem may be one of the easiest for VPC members and friends to get to. It’s less than a six-hour drive. You can also fly into Philadelphia or...
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Virginia Professional Communicators recognized 22 annual Communications Contest award winners during the VPC Spring Conference May 5, 2018. These winners were honored at the state level. All first-place winners advance to the National Federation of Press Women contest. http://vapc.org/award-winners-announced/
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Linda Fisher Thornton sees the higher good with ethical decision making By: Cathy Jett, VPC past president Linda Fisher Thornton, author of “7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership,” was the capstone speaker at VPC’s spring conference, which focused on truth, trust in communications and making ethical choices. Thornton, who consults...
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Facebook Live: VCU Health speakers give useful tips on making the most of the technology By: Julie Grimes In the session “Facebook Live: Opportunities Beyond Point and Shoot,” Anne Dreyfuss and Keith Kaufelt provided valuable insight and practical information on ways to expand engagement and increase brand value using the live-streaming platform. The...
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VPC members share their take on conference speakers Tom Mullen sorts fake news from real journalism. By: Cherie Blazer, VPC secretary and Sue Brinkerhoff Bland, Galley Pruf editor University of Richmond Director of Public Affairs Journalism Tom Mullen says we have an epidemic of “false facts” today and that fake news is a real problem but one that isn’t new. What is...
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Come to the fall meeting Oct. 13 in Central Virginia to hear Virginia Democratic Delegate Danica Roem, VPC’s 2018 Newsmaker of the Year. Roem made headlines throughout Virginia and the nation last November with her Prince William County election to the Virginia General Assembly. The nation’s only openly transgender person in a state legislature, Roem...
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VPC celebrates diamond anniversary By: Bonnie Atwood, VPC historian and past president What’s blue, has a diamond on its belly button and comes in sizes that VPC members can no longer fit into? The unique denim-and-diamond tote! This was a popular swag bag at the VPC 60th anniversary celebration held May 5 at the University of Richmond. Following a glitzy evening at...
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VPC Members and Friends, Those attending the Spring Conference walked away with a true treasure – a commemorative VPW-VPC 60th Anniversary Book. This special keepsake details our history and includes many fun facts and photos. We still have a few up for grabs. We will mail one to you for $15, which covers the cost of the book and shipping. Simply email your...
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