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Mark your calendars for these August events, DC communicators!
Think nothing happens in DC in August? Think again! There are plenty of educational and networking events coming up this month for communicators, and people interested in learning more about PR, marketing, and social media!
Click each event for registration information.
Tuesday, August 2nd, 6 pm – 8 pm “Second Annual PR Community Mini-Golf Tournament”
Sponsored by: PR Community (and you know who)
Where: Jefferson Falls Miniature Golf Course, 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA
Fees: Self-pay ($6/game). Call (571) 269-7559 if you want a $5 Red Hot & Blue BBQ platter (Pork BBQ sandwich, cole slaw, red-skinned potato salad, pickle and sweet or unsweet iced tea)
Wednesday, August 3, 12 Noon – 2 pm “Executive Communicators Summer Idea Swap – Discovering Solutions to Your Biggest Challenges”
Sponsored by: Washington Women in Public Relations
Where: Hager Sharp, 1030 15th St., Suite 600E, Washington, DC
Fees: Free for WWPR and PRSA members; $15 for non-members. Bring a bag lunch.
Tuesday, August 9, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. “Top Tech Trends PR Professionals Need to Consider”
Sponsored by: Public Relations Society of America, National Capital Chapter
Where: Microsoft Innovation and Policy Center, 901 K Street NW, 11th floor, Washington, DC
Fees: $35 for PRSA and WWPR members; $55 for non-members; $10 for students and retirees
Tuesday, August 9, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. “After Hours Mixer”
Sponsored by: DC Ad Club
Where: Jackie’s Restaurant, 8081 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
Fees: Free. Buy your own drinks.
Wednesday, August 10th, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m “Monitoring and Analytics” (breakfast and presentation)
Sponsored by: The Association for Women in Communications-DC Chapter and Burson-Marsteller Digital
Where: 1110 Vermont Avenue N.W., 12th floor, Washington, DC
Fees: $25 for members of AWC, WWPR, BPR and CPC; $35 for
non-members.
Thursday, August 25, 12 Noon – 2 p.m. Brown Bag Seminar: Presentation by Tammy Gordon, Social Media strategist for AARP
Sponsored by: Washington Women in Public Relations
Where: TBD
Fees: Free for WWPR and PRSA members; $15 for non-members. Bring a lunch.
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