Join me as we celebrate great work on May 17

I love a good celebration, and when there isn’t a reason to celebrate, I’ll make one up. One of my favorites is the impromptu patio party when you gather a bunch of neighbors together for dinner composed of whatever everyone finds in their respective fridges. Luckily, I have a lot of great reasons to celebrate [...]

Resources? Always making do with less

I’m about five weeks away from having my last child out of daycare. If you have children, you know that daycare is expensive, so not having to pay that bill every month will be a relief. Or so we think. In reality, there’s always another expense to fill in the gap, like all-day Kindergarten fees, [...]

It’s not work when you enjoy what you do

This past weekend, we adopted a puppy. It’s going well, except for the fact that she thinks I’m one giant chew toy. My arms are bearing a few battle scars as we work to divert her sharp teeth to more appropriate toys. When learning of our new family member, someone told us we are brave [...]

Diverse perspectives and experiences bring it all together

One of the things I love most about IABC is that the organization isn’t focused on one area of the profession. You can learn about and connect with members in a variety of roles, doing everything from internal communication, to media relations, to marketing, to design and everything in between. Having a multi-faceted membership can [...]

You Spoke. We Listened.

Late last year, we asked you – our valued IABC Minnesota members – to “Be Heard” and tell us what you thought of the chapter. Thank you so much for your incredible response; 37 percent of our members and several former and non-members gave us feedback – an incredible response rate for a survey! The [...]

December is celebration time

I love the month of December because it’s typically full of parties and gatherings. While I love getting together with friends and family, there’s another reason I love this season: It’s the one time of year when you have time to take a breath and look back at everything you’ve accomplished throughout the year, both [...]

Everything I need to know I learned at camp

Many years ago, I was a counselor at a Girl Scout camp, and one thing we repeated to the girls over and over was to leave the camp site in better condition than we found it. It’s a simple philosophy I’ve taken forward with me in all aspects of my life. If I had to [...]

Budget proof your membership

Budget season is just around the corner in many organizations. That means many line items will be scrutinized, and hard decisions will need to be made. Where will your IABC membership fall in those discussions? I’ve been lucky. Throughout my career, my employers have always paid my dues. Sometimes it’s been a no-brainer – they [...]

Ask a friend

With most activities, it’s more fun to do them with friends. IABC is no different. When I attend an IABC event, whether locally or at the international level, it feels more like a homecoming than any work event. I see people I used to work with or have met in my volunteering with the chapter, [...]

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