5:30 Social
6:00 Dinner
6:30 Presentation
Meal Choices:
Beef Stroganoff
Deli Croissant
$14 payable at the door.
You have all seen evidence of Social Media, but do you really know what it is?
Social Media is a cutting edge way of sharing information through mobile or internet technology. It’s news about what is important to you instantaneously. As an alternative to mainstream communication channels, social media is live, informal. AND. . . sometimes. . . Entertaining.
The presentation will focus on the following:
¨ The role that Social Media plays in the business environment
¨ Social media trends, particularly those affecting how administrative professionals can use social media tools to help accomplish tasks more effectively.
¨ Impact of social media, and how it has changed the way we communicate with each other and business clients.
Sara Prentice joined the Communication & Public Affairs group two years ago, specializing in employee communications and crisis communications. Before that, Sara taught Communication Theory and Public Speaking at Texas Tech University and Eastern Idaho Technical College. Sara has also worked as an anchor, reporter and producer for several New Mexico television stations. Sara graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelors of Science in Broadcast Journalism. Sara completed her Masters of Arts in Communications at Texas Tech University. At the Idaho National Laboratory, Sara is working with Information Technologies to acquire the tools to make social media available to all employees.
Ethan Huffman is a communications and public affairs professional with more than five years of experience in government relations. As a strategic communications specialist for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory, Ethan works to enhance the reputation and visibility of the laboratory’s national and homeland security programs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Idaho State University and is currently completing a master’s degree in homeland security administration at Tiffin University in Ohio. He is an active member of the Public Relations Society of America.
WHAT IS IAAP?
The International Association of Administrative Professionals’ mission is to be the acknowledged recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence.
WHO IS THE EAGLE ROCK CHAPTER?
The Eagle Rock Chapter is just one of over 700 chapters within the world’s leading association of Administrative Professionals. The Eagle Rock Chapter was chartered in February 1974. Its members include administrative professionals who live and work in the Idaho Falls, Idaho area and surrounding communities. Chapter meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a networking social opportunity followed by an optional meal at 6:00 p.m. The program begins at approximately 6:45 p.m. and is usually educational in nature. You may go to the Monthly Meeting link for more information on meeting locations, details on upcoming programs, and to make reservations to attend a meeting. Visitors are always welcome.
Send questions or comments about the Eagle Rock Chapter Web Master:
Pamela Stewart
Web Master
Pamela.Stewart@inl.gov
(208) 526-3896
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