The Volunteer chapter typically meets the third Thursday of each month
at lunch, with three months off during the year. Occasionally,
meeting times and/or dates will differ from the regular schedule. Meetings
are held in various locations including downtown Knoxville, West
Knoxville,
and Oak Ridge. Check here regularly to get information on future
meetings including location, topic, speaker, cost, date, and time.
When registering for a meeting, please indicate whether you are a student, member, or non-member. Also indicate if you prefer a vegetarian meal, if available.
Upcoming meetings & events for the Volunteer Chapter
Chapter Meetings--Third Thursday of the Month
July
Board Meeting: July 8, 5:30 p.m.
Chapter
Meeting:
Professional
Development Roundtables (Mid-Summer Special:
Two for One!)
Join our July 17th roundtable discussions and get information on two
topics at one meeting. Come prepared to ask questions and exchange
ideas at your table in this conversational learning environment.
Emergency Preparedness: The Critical Role of
Communications
Ranee Ranby, Director of Community Relations at the Knox County Health
Department, will take an in-depth look at emergency preparedness for the
communicator. Topics for discussion include preparing a plan for
disseminating information, identifying key publics to reach during a
crisis, and having the all-important "plan B" for communicating when
normal channels are down.
Fresh Design: How Design Can Improve the Bottom Line
Do you always have the right words but never the right layout? Learn
from the pros at Knoxville-based Designsensory as they help your
organization use better design to deliver measurable results and
solutions.
When: Thursday,
July 17, 2008; Networking at 11:30 a.m.; Lunch and Program at noon
Where: Pelllissippi State Technical Community College (Hardin Valley Campus), Goins Administration Building (Cafeteria Annex)
Cost: $20 for members and students; $25 for guests
RSVP: Monday, July 14, 2008, with
Nicky Reynolds at Nicky@OakRidgeVisitor.com or
(800) 887-3429. Please
note whether you’re a chapter member and any dietary restrictions.
No-shows will be billed. Cancellations must be received by July 14.
August
Board Meeting: August 12, 7:30 a.m.
Chapter Meeting:
Topic: TBD
When: Thursday,
August 21, 2008; Networking at 11:30 a.m.; Lunch and Program at noon
Where: TBD
Cost: $20 for members and students; $25 for guests
RSVP: TBD
