ZLRIGNITION seeks Account Supervisor–Public Relations

ZLRIGNITION is looking for an individual to supervise day-to-day public relations for a variety of accounts. Responsibilities include providing strategic planning and counsel, managing and executing effective media relations programs, news and feature writing, and managing social media initiatives. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience. Agency experience is preferred. Appliancts also should have strong client relations and writing skills. Please send a resume and cover letter to bbrewer@zlrignition.com.

Bill Brewer
Sr. Vice President/Director of Public Relations
ZLRIGNITION
515-244-4456
bbrewer@zlrignition.com

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Chapter Treasurer Featured in Des Moines Juice

Crissanka Christadoss, our chapter treasurer, was recently featured in Juice. 
Learn more about her in the article.

Congratulations, Crissanka! Good plug for AWC, too!

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Warden Patti Wachtendorf speaks Nov. 14 on All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

Applying basic principles we already know can make our families, our workplaces, even our world better.  Warden Patti Wachtendorf will share how she takes this simple concept and applies it to the women offenders she deals with on a daily basis.

Wachtendorf is currently warden of the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women. She began her prison career in 1980 as a Correctional Officer at Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet, IL. She returned to Iowa in 1983 and was hired at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Ft Madison as a Correctional Officer. After servicing as Treatment Services Director, Security Director, and Deputy Warden, she was appointed Warden in 2009.  Wachtendorf earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement Administration/Public Administration in 1988 and her Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement Administration in 1993 from Western Illinois University. She also teaches online classes for Kaplan University.

Wachdendorf is the proud mother of three children and has five grandchildren. She enjoys traveling with and watching her son compete in martial arts tournaments at a national and world level and loves to watch her granddaughters dance. She also scuba dives every opportunity she can find.

LOCATION: West Bank, The David L. Miller Conference Center, 1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines Map

DATE: Nov. 14, 2012

TIME: 11:30 am—1:00 pm
Networking begins at 11:30; meeting starts at noon.

COST: $20 for members | $25 for nonmembers | $10 for students

MENU: TBD

RSVP and pay online

RSVP deadline: 12:00pm Monday, November 12
*Note–PLEASE–No reservations or cancellations can be accepted after that time! Reservations not cancelled by this date will be invoiced for the cost of the luncheon. If you pay at the door, we may not be able to provide lunch.

Questions? Contact programs@awcdsm.org

RSVP and pay online

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CoOportunity Health seeks Stakeholder Communications Manager

The Stakeholder Communications Manager is responsible for the development and execution of marketing communications initiatives to build brand awareness and demand generation for the organization and its health insurance solutions. The Manager will personally develop or oversee the production of a variety of materials needed to effectively acquire and retain members and other stakeholders. The incumbent must be well versed in both online and off-line mediums with proven experience developing effective communications for B2B and B2C audiences. The Manager reports to the VP, Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Engagement. In a small team environment, the Manager works cross-functionally with the VP and Public Relations & Social Media Manager to develop integrated communications strategies that are innovative and effective.

CoOportunity Health is a non-profit health insurance CO-OP—Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan. We are governed by our members and exist to offer affordable, consumer-friendly and high-quality health insurance options for individuals and businesses in Iowa and Nebraska. Our company environment is open and entrepreneurial with a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and hands-on teamwork.

Find a complete job description and application information at http://www.cooportunityhealth.com/who_we_are/career-opportunities/ or email careers@coOportunity.com.

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CoOportunity Health seeks Public Relations & Social Media Manager

The Public Relations & Social Media Manager is responsible for the development and execution of public relations initiatives including the effective use of traditional and social media to build brand awareness and purchase interest for the organization and its health insurance solutions. The Manager will generate a variety of online and off-line content that effectively tells the story of CoOportunity Health and its products. The incumbent must be well versed in traditional and social media venues and skilled effectively using various mediums to support company goals. The Manager will develop and ensure preparedness for issue and crisis management and handle or coordinate logistics of media inquiries.

This position will also be responsible for building a community of followers on a variety of different social mediums, including B2C and B2B audiences. This includes developing PR/social campaigns to drive interest in CoOportunity Health products, monitoring and listening to venue activity, and responding to followers. The Manager reports to the VP, Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Engagement. In a small team environment, the Manager works cross-functionally with the VP and Stakeholder Communications Manager to develop integrated communications strategies that are innovative and effective.

CoOportunity Health is a non-profit health insurance CO-OP—Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan. We are governed by our members and exist to offer affordable, consumer-friendly and high-quality health insurance options for individuals and businesses in Iowa and Nebraska. Our company environment is open and entrepreneurial with a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and hands-on teamwork.

Find a complete job description and application information at http://www.cooportunityhealth.com/who_we_are/career-opportunities/ or email careers@coOportunity.com.

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Soledad O’Brien headlines Iowa women’s leadership event

CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien, marketing guru Charlotte Beers, and author and producer Helene Lerner will share their insights and expertise at “Leveraging Your Personal Power.”

This annual Des Moines leadership event is sponsored by the Iowa Women’s Leadership Conference. IWLC’s  half-day event will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines.

Registration is open now. To learn more or sign up, visit http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/214666/51f6f8866f/1476522491/d824ff012c/

Chapter member Bobbi Segura is on the steering committee for this event.

 

 

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Four inducted into Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame

On August 25, four role models for women were recognized by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. New members of the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame are Dr. Judith A. Conlin, Terry Marie Hernandez, Dr. Dorothy Hubbard Schwieder, and Mary Parks Stier, our September speaker.

Read more at http://www.women.iowa.gov/about_women/HOF/index.html

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New database links women willing to lead with community decision makers

“As of this year, Iowa’s local governing boards—cities, counties, municipalities—are now required to make a good faith effort to have an equal balance of men and women on their commissions and boards,” reports Pam Schoffner.

Schoffner wrote a brochure on gender balance among community decision makers for Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. The organization invites women who are willing to serve on local boards and commissions to enter their contact information in a database. For more information, email info@friendsoficsw.org.

Read Schoffner’s full post, “Still Working on Equality,” at http://www.schoffner.com/2012/08/still-working-on-equality.html

The brochure is available in PDF and printed formats. For a copy or multiple copies of the brochure, email info@friendsoficsw.org or contact Schoffner at pam@schoffner.com for an electronic version.

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Sept. 19 meeting: Mary Stier will speak on being a lady leader

Wednesday September 19, 2012 – Wednesday September 19, 2012

855 E. Court

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Mary Stier

Mary Stier

Mary Stier, Founder and CEO of The Brilliance Group, LLC,  will share highlights from her new book, Lady Leader: 10 Ways to Play in Big Boy Business. Mary’s book will be available for purchase after our meeting, and she’ll be willing to sign books for those interested.

LOCATION: Iowa Association of Community College Trustees, 855 E. Court, Board Room; parking available in lot Map

DATE: September 19, 2012

TIME: 11:30 am — 1:00 pm

Networking begins at 11:30; meeting starts at noon.

COST: $20 for members | $25 for nonmembers

MENU:  Boxed lunch

RSVP deadline: 12:00pm Friday, September 14

*Note–PLEASE–No reservations or cancellations can be accepted after that time! Reservations not cancelled by this date will be invoiced for the cost of the luncheon. If you pay at the door, we may not be able to provide lunch.

Questions? Contact programs@awcdsm.org

Register

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PRSA Central Iowa invites you to Oct. 25 Institute; topic is ROI

This year’s PRSA Institute will focus on the business element of public relations and how to move strategies into actionable tactics that engage your key audiences.

PRx: Take as Prescribed for Measurable ROI
October 25, 2012
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Learn more or register online at http://prsaciowa.org/meetinginfo.php?id=70&ts=1343320664

Register by October 5 to take advantage of the early bird discount.

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