ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=unicode"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.5726" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff background=""> <TABLE borderColor=#cccccc cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=700 align=Default bgColor=#ffffff border=0 hspace="10"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <P><A name=top><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://www.prsamd.org/images/webnotes.jpg" align=baseline border=0></A></P> <P><A name=top><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT face=Verdana>PRSA MD WebNotes</FONT></SPAN></B></A><FONT face=Verdana><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><BR>Issue #379<BR>January 12, 2009</SPAN></B></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Spotlight</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A name=check></A><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Community Relations and Slots<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The <A href="http://www.prsaannapolis.org/about.htm">Central Chesapeake Chapter of PRSA</A> has invited PRSA-MD members to join them in </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Annapolis</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> at </SPAN><st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">noon</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> on Wednesday, January 21, for what s certain to be a fascinating discussion about slots. Buddy Roogow, Director of the Maryland State Lottery Agency, will address the topic from a community relations perspective. Check their chapter website for further details.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">PRSA MD</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN><A href="#programs" name=programs>Exciting List of Monthly Programs to be Announced Soon</A></SPAN><A href="#board"><BR></A></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="#social" name=social><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">PRSA </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Maryland</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> Invites You to Get Connected  Join Our Social Networks<o:p></o:p></SPAN></A></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><A href="#webnotes" name=webnotes>WebNotes Submissions<o:p></o:p></A></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><A href="#job" name=job><FONT size=2>Post a Job&nbsp;- 90 Days for $50</FONT><BR></A></SPAN></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">PRSA</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><A href="#speaker" name=speaker><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Call for Speaker Presentations<o:p></o:p></SPAN></A><BR><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><A href="#teleseminars">Upcoming PRSA National Teleseminars</A></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN><A href="#diversity" name=diversity>2008 PRSA Diversity Award Winners Best Practices</A></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><STRONG>INDUSTRY<o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"><A href="#website" name=website>Warschawski Launches New Website<o:p></o:p></A></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"></SPAN><STRONG>PR Job Opportunities<BR></STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="http://www.prsamd.org/jobs/index.php?ct=help_wanted&amp;md=details&amp;id=62">ATK is seeking a dynamic, high-potential Communications Executive </A>&nbsp;ATK&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">PRSA MD</SPAN></STRONG></P></FONT> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></P><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><STRONG><A name=programs>Exciting List of Monthly Programs to be Announced Soon</A></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN>Happy New Year and welcome back! If you resolve to make 2009 the year to learn new professional skills or sharpen the ones you have, then PRSA-MD can help. The board recently held its annual programming meeting and will soon finalize a fantastic schedule of programs for 2009. The monthly programs resume in February, so remember to reserve space on your calendar for the third Thursday morning of each month. And watch your mail for the forthcoming schedule of exciting events we have planned for this new year!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Erika Murray<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">2009 PRSA-MD President<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM><A href="#top">Back to top</A></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><A name=social><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">PRSA </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Maryland</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> Invites You to Get Connected  Join Our Social Networks<o:p></o:p></SPAN></A></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">At 56.7 million strong Baby Boomers constitute nearly 30% of the online population according to <A href="http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?id=1006778">EMarketer</A>. Everywhere you look we re hearing from <A href="http://123socialmedia.com/2009/01/01/social-media-demographics-and-analytics-2008-2009/">Social Media research</A> that all generations are involved.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">In fact, online social networks offer great opportunities to connect with your peers and stay on top of the latest news from PRSA and PRSA Maryland. Whether you're interested in meeting other professionals in your area, getting sound advice or answers to a  gotta have it now question, making new friends, sharing photos or videos, or just want to be among the first to know what's new at PRSA, online social networks provide some great ways to connect. And best of all, all of PRSA s social networks are free!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Not sure what "social networking" means? <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Online social networking involves connecting and sharing information with other people via the Internet. If you participate on any listservs or forums you have already experienced the benefits of being able to connect with peers to share ideas and exchange information. Social networking websites like <A href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=66523&amp;goback=.gdr_1229617729121_1.anb_122926_*2">LinkedIn</A>, <A href="http://twitter.com/prsa">Twitter</A> and <A href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33486372581">Facebook</A> offer different ways to interact and can help you get the most out of your PRSA membership.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site that allows you to strengthen and extend your existing network of professional contacts. Becoming a member of <A href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=66523&amp;goback=.gdr_1229617729121_1.anb_122926_*2">PRSA Maryland s LinkedIn group</A> will identify you as a PRSA member and serve as proof of your credentials. With LinkedIn you can:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">" <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Get introduced to other professionals through the people you know<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">" <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Establish yourself as a subject expert<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">" <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Find potential clients<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">" <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Make yourself available for business opportunities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">To learn more and sign up for your free account, visit the LinkedIn Web site. Then join the <A href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=66523&amp;goback=.gdr_1229617729121_1.anb_122926_*2">LinkedIn</A> group and start connecting.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Facebook allows you to create a personal profile complete with photos, links, videos and other information you may want to share with friends, colleagues and former classmates. Facebook gives you the opportunity to get to know other PRSA members on a more personal level and to interact in a more casual way. Our page on Facebook isn't all play, though there are updates, event listings and more. Learn more at <A href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33486372581">Facebook</A>.<BR><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Twitter is a "microblogging" service that allows family, friends, and colleagues to stay connected through short messages sent via the Internet or cell phone. PRSA National (prsa &amp; prsanews) uses Twitter to highlight new, hot information, conference updates and more. Twitter is a great way to stay on top of what's new at PRSA. To learn more and to set up your free account, go to <A href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><STRONG><A name=webnotes>WebNotes Submissions<o:p></o:p></A></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Got any news, ideas, and announcements for your fellow PRSA members? If so, send them to <A href="mailto:WebNotes@prsamd.org">WebNotes@prsamd.org</A> for inclusion in a future edition of WebNotes.<SPAN style="COLOR: red"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM><A href="#top">Back to top</A></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><A name=job><FONT size=2><STRONG>Post a Job</STRONG></FONT><BR></A><FONT size=2>Looking for the perfect employee? Submit your job ad! Only $50 for a 90 day listing which, in addition to being listed on the website, is pushed out to PRSA MD members every two weeks via WebNotes. Click <A href="http://www.prsamd.org/jobs/index.php?ct=help_wanted&amp;md=add_form">here</A> for details.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM><A href="#top">Back to top</A></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">PRSA</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P><FONT face=Verdana size=2> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A name=speaker><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><STRONG>Call for Speaker Presentations<o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></A></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: teleseminar"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: X-NONE">PRSA is seeking expert speakers for the 2009 national conference in November. Are you a public relations or marketing communications professional, educator or expert in a related field? Are you a specialist in sustainability, public affairs, interactive communications and design, or research and measurement? If so, consider submitting your presentation at </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: teleseminar"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #0000c0; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">prsa.org/conf2009/cfp</SPAN></U></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: teleseminar"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: X-NONE">. </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: teleseminar"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: teleseminar"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p><STRONG>&nbsp;</STRONG></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: teleseminar"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM><A href="#top">Back to top</A></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: teleseminar"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></o:p></SPAN></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><STRONG><A name=teleseminars><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Upcoming PRSA National Teleseminar</SPAN>s</A></STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><BR>Below are some of the upcoming teleseminars sponsored by PRSA. To learn more about PRSA <SPAN class=yshortcuts>professional development opportunities</SPAN> as well as how to register for these teleseminars, visit <A href="http://www.prsa.org/" target=_blank><SPAN class=yshortcuts><U><SPAN style="COLOR: #0066cc">www.prsa.org</SPAN></U></SPAN></A>. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;</SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=square> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><EM><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><A href="https://www.prsa.org/PDseminars/DisplayEvent.cfm?semID=469"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">How Sustainable Word-of-Mouth Marketing Can Help Boost Your Bottom Line</SPAN></A></SPAN></EM><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">February 17, </SPAN></I><st1:time Hour="15" Minute="0"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">3pm</SPAN></I></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=square> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><A href="http://www.prsa.org/PDseminars/DisplayEvent.cfm?semID=488">There's Change  and Then There's "Big" Change:</A> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: X-NONE">Implications of the Bailout Bill era and how you&nbsp;can take the lead in transforming the culture of your health care organizations</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><BR><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">February 18, </I></SPAN><st1:time Hour="15" Minute="0"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">3pm</SPAN></I></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM><A href="#top">Back to top</A></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><STRONG><A name=diversity>2008 PRSA Diversity Award Winners Best Practices</A><BR></STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US">The latest installment of the  PRSA Diversity Today <STRONG> </STRONG>podcast series,  2008 PRSA Diversity Award Winners' Best Practices, is now available at <A href="http://diversity.prsa.org/"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">diversity.prsa.org</SPAN></A>. This podcast features interviews with Chapter leaders recognized by PRSA for their exceptional efforts to advance the Society's national diversity initiatives.</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana>&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM><A href="#top">Back to top</A></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Verdana></FONT>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">INDUSTRY</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"><A name=website>Warschawski Launches New Website<o:p></o:p></A></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica">Warschawski recently announced the launch of its new website (<A href="http://www.warschawski.com/">www.warschawski.com</A>), which features the company s expanded service offerings as well as a <A href="http://www.warschawski.com/free-advice/">free online advice section</A> for visitors.</SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><EM><A href="#top">Back to top</A></EM></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><STRONG>PRSA MD</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT size=1>c/o Mariner Management * PO Box 1046 * Laurel, MD 20725</FONT></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT size=1>866-868-777</FONT></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT size=1>2</FONT></SPAN></P></P></SPAN></SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></A></BODY></HTML>