zInaugural PRSA Colorado Chapter Member Retreat

Stretch your mind during a Luncheon Presentation featuring two talented presenters who will challenge the way you think and help prepare you to succeed in our changing industry.

• Janet Eden-Harris, vice president of marketing for the Web Intelligence Division J.D. Power and Associates, will offer a compelling case study of successful social media analysis for customer insights.
• A keynote presented by Dave Taylor, one of the most experienced social marketing experts in the industry, an author of www.AskDaveTaylor.com and more than 20 books, and a funny, dynamic, insightful and award-winning speaker, will make a strong case for why PR professionals must embrace social media or risk becoming obsolete.

Tone your skills during an afternoon Workshop Series that includes seven professional sessions (you pick three!) highlighting some of the most important trends in public relations and communications today, including:

• CSU: The Green University (recipient of the 2008 PRSA Colorado Grand Gold Pick Award), presented by the Colorado State University PR office staff.
  
• The Olympic Games - Controversy and Communication, presented by Mike Moran, The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
  
• Media Pitching: The Heart of the Story, sponsored by PRSA Western District, presented by Denis Wolcott, The Wolcott Company
  
• Social Media: This is Nothing to Fear, sponsored by PR Newswire, presented by Michael Pranikoff, Director Emerging Media, PR Newswire
  
• The Nuances of International Media Relations, presented by Omar Jabara, Newmont Mining Corporation
  
• A Webvolution is on the Horizon - What Comes Next?, sponsored by PR Newswire, presented by Michael Pranikoff, Director, Emerging Media, PR Newswire
• Fireside Chat: Leadership Development with PRSA, sponsored by PRSA Western District, co-moderated by, Don Kirchoffner, APR, Fellow PRSA, and Denis Wolcott, Chair PRSA Western District

Throughout the day, browse the free Resource Fair showcasing businesses that support our industry. Rejuvenate during a high-energy Cocktail Party, sponsored by Business Wire, where we'll celebrate the 2008 Chapter Service award winner.

Schedule of Events:
Registration                    10:45 a.m.
Resource Fair                 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Luncheon Program          11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Workshop Series            1:45 - 2:30; 2:45 - 3:30; 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Cocktail Party                 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Cost - A la carte Menu:
Full Retreat:
$175 PRSa Colorado members/Students; $225 Non-members
Luncheon Program only:
$50 PRSA Colorado members/Students; $65 Non-members
Workshop Program only:
$100 PRSA Colorado members/Students; $125 Non-members
Cocktail Party only:
$25 PRSA Colorado members/Students; $35 Non-members