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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140125T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140303T053416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140303T053416Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour at Johnny's Half Shell
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/johnnyshalfshell/
LOCATION:Johnny’s Half Shell\, 400 N. Capitol Street\, NW\, Washington\, 20510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140307T190546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140307T190546Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Tours NPR!
DESCRIPTION:DCNet visited new NPR headquarters in D.C. today! Our members met with top newsroom editors\, reporters and received a great tour. We had a waitlist for this event. Please let us know if you did not get to go and we’ll organize another field trip there this year!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-tours-npr/
LOCATION:NPR\, 1111 North Capitol St NE\, Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20131206T090002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131206T090002Z
UID:101-1386338400-1386342000@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:"Speed Dating" With Reporters
DESCRIPTION:DCNet “speed dating” events are an opportunity for Hill press staff to meet the people covering their bosses and build new relationships. Reporters from The Washington Post\, The Wall Street Journal\, The LA Times\, Huffington Post\, the AP and Reuters participated in today’s roundtable discussions which were orchestrated\, “speed dating-style.”
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/speed-dating-with-reporters/
LOCATION:U.S. Senate – Dirksen Office Building\, 1st and C Street\, Northeast\, Washington\, 20510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140420T013610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140420T013610Z
UID:124-1385033400-1385053200@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Federal Agency Communicators Panel
DESCRIPTION:Democratic Communicators Network (DCNet)\nThe professional development and networking association for Democratic communicators around Capitol HillFederal Agency Communicators PanelAttend a DCNet panel with a speakers from federal agencies to talk about working for the executive branch as well as the latest trends and tactics that they think are most effective. Panelists represent the Department of Health and Human Services; United States Export-Import Bank; and the Department of the Treasury. \nWHEN: Thursday\, November 21\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Cannon 421 \nNext Week is Great Time to meet with your DCNet mentors & mentees \nPlease continue to meet as a group or individually to help one another grow professionally!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/federal-agency-communicators-panel/
LOCATION:Capitol
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20131116T010048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131116T010048Z
UID:103-1383663600-1383667200@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:A Tour of Think Progress!
DESCRIPTION:DCNet takes a field trip to Think Progress (CAP)’s office and meets their reporters and editors. Think Progress is part of the Center for American Progress Action Fund and has won a slew of awards over the years for its reporting of progressive policy issues.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/a-tour-of-think-progress/
LOCATION:Think Progress\, 1333 H St NW\, Washington\, 20510\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T044808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T044808Z
UID:182-1380873600-1380906000@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:"Speed Dating" with National Reporters
DESCRIPTION:“Speed Dating” with National Reporters: Friday 10/4 at 2 p.m. \nFor DCNet members working on Capitol Hill: A great opportunity to meet the people covering your bosses and build new relationships. Reporters from national press will be there. Helpful tip – bring plenty of business cards! \nWHEN: Friday\, October 4\, 2:00 p.m.\nWHERE: TBD \nSign up for the New Fall 2013 Mentoring Program: \nAre you..\n* New to the field of political communications?\n* Looking for ways to build your press skills and advance your career? \nOr are you…\n* Experienced in political communications?\n* Interested in helping to advance a colleague’s career?\n* Looking to broaden your management experience and people skills? \nOur mentoring program for the fall will provide more opportunities for both seasoned press veterans and new staffers. \nMentors and mentees will be placed in NEW small groups to build relationships that can help new communicators quickly get up to speed on various aspects of their jobs. \nOver 50 House and Senate staffers participated in our previous mentoring session. \nPlease  sign up here to participate.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/speed-dating-with-national-reporters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140726T234927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140726T234927Z
UID:181-1380218400-1380218400@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Joint Happy Hour w/ Reporters & GOP Communicators
DESCRIPTION:Sad that we’re in session this week? Join us for a happy hour! Catch up with fellow DCNet members\, your favorite reporters\, and (yes!) our Republicans counterparts. \n  \nWHEN: Thursday\, September 26\, 6:00 p.m. \nWHERE: Top of the Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (above the Pour House)
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/joint-happy-hour-w-reporters-gop-communicators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T045133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T045133Z
UID:183-1374933600-1374944400@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Ask A Hill Veteran:
DESCRIPTION:Happening tomorrow: A Q&A that marks the first in a new series we’re kicking off: Ask A Hill Veteran. \nThe series provides an opportunity to learn from some of the most practiced and polished communicators. The first Hill Veteran we will hear from is Max Gleischman. \nMax Gleischman is the Communications Director for the Office of the Assistant Majority Leader and for Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. Prior to becoming Communications Director\, he served as National Press Secretary in the Assistant Majority Leader’s office. \nWith nine years of campaign and Capitol Hill experience\, he’s held a variety of positions including staff assistant\, Senate scheduler and personal aide\, research director\, radio and TV booker and campaign press secretary. \nSign up to secure your spot\, and come armed with questions! Please note: this event is for our Capitol Hill members\, only. \n 
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/ask-a-hill-veteran/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T045237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T045237Z
UID:184-1374566400-1374598800@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our July happy hour! Catch up with fellow DCNet members before August recess hits\, and feel free to invite new press colleagues. \nWHEN: Tuesday\, July 23\, 6:30 p.m.\nWHERE: Top of the Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (above the Pour House)
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130624
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T045348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T045348Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Flacks and Hacks Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our June happy hour! Meet new DCNet members\, reconnect with press staffers\, and invite your favorite reporters! \nWHERE: Top of the Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (above the Pour House) \n–The DCNet 2013 Executive Board\nSarah Lovenheim\, Chair\, Deputy Director of New Media\, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid\nAlex Barriger\, Speechwriter\, Senator Debbie Stabenow\nBrad Bauman\, Executive Director\, Congressional Progressive Caucus\nEllis Brachman\, Fmr. Communications Director\, House Democratic Caucus\nJosh Drobnyk\, Communications Director\, Ways and Means Committee Democrats\nAdam Hodge\, Regional Press Secretary and Director of African American Media\, DNC\nLeah Hunter\, Press Secretary\, Senator Tammy Baldwin\nHannah Kim\, Communications Director\, Representative Charles B. Rangel\nWill Jenkins\, Communications Director\, Department of Health and Human Services\nLesley Lopez\, Communications Director\, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-flacks-and-hacks-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130621
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T045500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T045500Z
UID:186-1371686400-1371772799@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Last Day to sign up for Fall Mentoring Session
DESCRIPTION: Sign up  for the New Fall 2013 Mentoring Program:\nAre you..\n* New to the field of political communications?\n* Looking for ways to build your press skills and advance your career? \nOr are you…\n* Experienced in political communications?\n* Interested in helping to advance a colleague’s career?\n* Looking to broaden your management experience and people skills? \nOur mentoring program for the fall will provide more opportunities for both seasoned press veterans and new staffers. \nMentors and mentees will be placed in NEW small groups to build relationships that can help new communicators quickly get up to speed on various aspects of their jobs. \nOver 50 House and Senate staffers participated in our previous mentoring session. \nPlease  sign up here to participate. \nDemocratic Communicators Network (DCNet)\nThe professional development and networking association for Democratic communicators around Capitol Hill—The DCNet 2013 Executive Board\nHannah Kim\, Chair\, Communications Director\, Representative Charles B. Rangel\nAlex Barriger\, Speechwriter\, Senator Debbie Stabenow\nBrad Bauman\, Executive Director\, Congressional Progressive Caucus\nEllis Brachman\, Fmr. Communications Director\, House Democratic Caucus\nJosh Drobnyk\, Communications Director\, Ways and Means Committee Democrats\nAdam Hodge\, Regional Press Secretary and Director of African American Media\, DNC\nLeah Hunter\, Press Secretary\, Senator Tammy Baldwin\nWill Jenkins\, Communications Director\, Department of Health and Human Services\nLesley Lopez\, Fmr. Communications Director\, Congressional Hispanic Caucus\nSarah Lovenheim\, Communications Director\, Fund for Jobs\, Growth and Security
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/last-day-to-sign-up-for-fall-mentoring-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130518
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T045630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T045630Z
UID:187-1368748800-1368835199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Learn From Top PR Firms
DESCRIPTION:Making an Impact: Stories and Advice from Top PR FirmsInterested in working in the private sector someday? Want to learn about the best practices in PR and communications today? \nOn Friday\, May 17\, DCNet will host a panel of leaders from top PR and communications agencies to talk about working for a firm\, as well as the latest trends and tactics for effective communications. \nConfirmed Panelists:\nErikka Knuti\, Vice President\, Ogilvy Public Relations\nRalph Posner\, Senior Vice President and Partner\, FleishmanHillard\nDavid Smith\, Partner\, GMMB\nCara Morris Stern\, Partner\, New Partners \nWHEN: Friday\, May 17\, 2 p.m. \nWHERE: Capitol Visitor Center \nRSVP to reserve your spot HERE.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/learn-from-top-pr-firms/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130511
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T045843Z
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UID:189-1368144000-1368230399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Mentoring Program Kicks Off
DESCRIPTION:Friday: Meet Your Mentor or MenteeDid you sign up for our Mentoring program\, or are you considering it? Join us tomorrow to meet and greet DCNet mentors/mentees! \nWe’ll set up roundtables of mentors\, and assign you to one based on shared interests. Mentors will talk about their background\, take questions\, and arrange times to talk more one-on-one. \nWHEN: Friday\, May 10\, 1:30-2:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Democratic Caucus Conference Room 1416 Longworth HOB \nRSVP to reserve your spot HERE.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/mentoring-program-kicks-off/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130427
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T050025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050025Z
UID:190-1366934400-1367020799@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Facebook Presents Best Practices for Communication
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a presentation by Facebook’s Adam Conner on Friday\, April 26 at 2 p.m. \nAdam will present on best practices for using Facebook as a strategic communications tool\, and share examples that can advance press initiatives. \nAdam Conner is a Manager for Public Policy in Facebook’s Washington DC office. He focuses on government and political outreach and has directed the company’s election efforts since 2007. \nPrior to opening Facebook’s Washington DC office\, Adam was the Director of Online Communications for Congresswoman Louise Slaughter\, Chairwoman of the Rules Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. He previously served as the Deputy Director of Online Communications for Forward Together\, the presidential exploratory committee for former Virginia Governor Mark Warner. \nAdam holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Communication from the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University\, where he serves on the National Council for Media and Public Affairs\, and hails from Los Alamos\, New Mexico. \nDATE: Friday\, April 26\, 2013\nTIME: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.\nPLACE: Capitol Visitor Center \nRSVP today to reserve your spot HERE. \n—The DCNet 2013 Executive Board\nSarah Lovenheim\, Chair\, Deputy Director of New Media\, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid\nAlex Barriger\, Speechwriter\, Senator Debbie Stabenow\nBrad Bauman\, Executive Director\, Congressional Progressive Caucus\nEllis Brachman\, Fmr. Communications Director\, House Democratic Caucus\nJosh Drobnyk\, Communications Director\, Ways and Means Committee Democrats\nAdam Hodge\, Regional Press Secretary and Director of African American Media\, DNC\nLeah Hunter\, Press Secretary\, Senator Tammy Baldwin\nHannah Kim\, Communications Director\, Representative Charles B. Rangel\nWill Jenkins\, Communications Director\, Department of Health and Human Services\nLesley Lopez\, Communications Director\, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/facebook-presents-best-practices-for-communication/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130413
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T050332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050332Z
UID:192-1365724800-1365811199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Twitter Presents Best Practices\, New Tools
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a presentation by Twitter’s Bridget Coyne on Friday\, April 12 at 2 p.m. \nBridget will present on best practices for using Twitter as a strategic communications tool\, and new features that can advance press initiatives. \nBridget joined Twitter in June 2012 as one of three members on Twitter’s team that drives creative use of the platform by governments and political candidates. \nShe arrived at Twitter after working on Capitol Hill\, leading digital efforts in the offices of Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Brian Higgins. Prior to Capitol Hill\, Ms. Coyne worked for NBC News & MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show covering the 2008 Election. She is a graduate of NYU and native Chicagoan. \nDATE: Friday\, April 12\, 2013\nTIME: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.\nPLACE: Capitol Visitor Center \nRSVP today to reserve your spot HERE.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/twitter-presents-best-practices-new-tools/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130411
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T050233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050233Z
UID:191-1365552000-1365638399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Happy HourWednesday\, April 10\, 6:30 p.m.\nJoin fellow Democratic communicators at our April hour hour — a great chance to meet and reconnect with other press staffers\, and expand your network! \nWHERE: Top of the Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (above the Pour House) \nRSVP to help us get a head count HERE.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/happy-hour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T050639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050639Z
UID:194-1363334400-1363366800@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Networking Event with TV Reporters and Producers
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON—On Friday\, March 15th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm\, the DCNet TV Roundtable Committee is hosting a speed dating event for Democratic communicators and reporters/producers from CNN\, NBC\, CNBC\, CBS\, ABC\, FOX\, FBN\, Univision\, Telemundo\, BET\, TV One\, CSPAN\, NY1 and Bloomberg. This will be a great opportunity to meet and build new relationships with the reporters/producers interested in covering your bosses. Helpful tip – bring plenty of business cards! \nWHO: DCNet members and reporters and producers from various networks\, including CNN\, NBC\, CNBC\, CBS\, ABC\, FOX\, FBN\, Univision\, Telemundo\, BET\, TV One\, CSPAN\, NY1 and Bloomberg \nWHAT: Speed Dating To Help Build New Relationships \nWHEN: Friday\, March 15th\, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM \nWHERE: Senate Side of the Capitol Visitors Center \nRSVP: Please RSVP to Emily Spain by COB Thursday\, March 14th\, 2013.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/networking-event-with-tv-reporters-and-producers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T050748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050748Z
UID:195-1362124800-1362157200@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Digital Trends And Insights From The 2012 Election
DESCRIPTION:Please join us today for a presentation by Google’s Daniel Sieberg at 2 p.m. \nSieberg will present 2012 election data — from Google search results to YouTube trends – to demonstrate how Americans used the Internet to access and digest information online during the presidential and congressional races. \nFrom the Capitol Visitor’s Center — SVC 200-201 — Sieberg will also discuss how monitoring data in the months ahead can help us assess nationwide sentiment. \nDaniel Sieberg is Google’s head of media outreach across services\, such as Google+\, Google Earth/Maps\, Google Trends and more. He serves as a spokesman on a variety of products and initiatives. Sieberg was previously a technology contributor at ABC News and MSNBC\, a science and technology correspondent at CBS News\, and a technology correspondent for CNN. His written work has appeared in several publications\, including Time\, Salon and Details. He began his journalism career as a daily reporter at the Vancouver Sun covering tech/business/civics in 1998. \nHis first book titled\, The Digital Diet: The Four-Step Plan To Break Your Tech Addiction and Regain Balance In Your Life\, was published in May 2011 with additional printings in the UK\, Japan and Korea. Sieberg has a bachelor’s degree in writing/communications (UVic\, ’98) and master’s degree in journalism with a focus in technology (UBC\, ’00). He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter. \nDATE: Friday\, March 1\, 2013\nTIME: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/digital-trends-and-insights-from-the-2012-election/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130302
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T050456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050456Z
UID:193-1362096000-1362182399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Announcing Your New DCNet Board
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to the newly elected members of the DCNet Executive Board listed below! Thank you to everyone for voting and to all the candidates for their willingness to serve. \nAlex Barriger\, Speechwriter\, Senator Debbie Stabenow\nBrad Bauman\, Executive Director\, Congressional Progressive Caucus\nEllis Brachman\, Fmr. Communications Director\, House Democratic Caucus\nJosh Drobnyk\, Communications Director\, Ways and Means Committee Democrats\nAdam Hodge\, Regional Press Secretary and Director of African American Media\, DNC\nBrad Howard\, Public Affairs & Media Manager\, Small Business Administration\nLeah Hunter\, Press Secretary\, Senator Tammy Baldwin\nWill Jenkins\, Communications Director\, Department of Health and Human Services\nLesley Lopez\, Communications Director\, Congressional Hispanic Caucus\nSarah Lovenheim\, Deputy Director of New Media\, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid \nThe new Board is meeting soon to start organizing future workshops\, speakers\, roundtables\, networking events\, and mentoring programs. \nWant to help build a stronger team of message makers? Please join one of the planning committees by selecting an option in your account profile on the DCNet website (www.demcoms.net).
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/announcing-your-new-dcnet-board/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T051009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T051009Z
UID:197-1360137600-1360170000@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Join us for a New Congress Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Democratic Communicators Network invites you to a happy hour on February 6th at Top of the Hill with your favorite hacks and flacks! \nCome meet your colleagues\, old and new & start the New Congress by putting faces to names. If you haven’t signed up to join DCNet\, this is a great opportunity to come and check us out! \nNew Congress Happy Hour\nTop of the Hill (upstairs at Pour House)\n319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington\, DC\nWednesday\, February 6th\, 6:00 p.m. \nBe sure to invite your favorite reporters and press secretaries!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/join-us-for-a-new-congress-happy-hour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130202
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T050903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050903Z
UID:196-1359676800-1359763199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Will You Serve on the Democratic Communicators Network Board?
DESCRIPTION:Many thanks to the 2012 Executive Board (below) for planning DCNet’s roundtables\, workshops\, mentoring program\, speakers series and happy hours. Hundreds of communicators from the House\, Senate\, Administration and off the Hill participated in these events over the past year. \nWill you help DCNet continue to offer valuable networking and professional development opportunities? \nDCNet is now accepting submissions from current Democratic House\, Senate or Administration communications staffers for the new Executive Board term\, which runs through the end of February 2014. \nIf you are interested in serving\, please send the following information by Friday\, February 22\, 2013: \n1. Your name\, title and office\n2. The names and offices of at least 5 Democratic House\, Senate or Administration communications staffers who support your nomination\,\n3. A statement (100 word max) of why you believe you are qualified to serve and your programming ideas. \nA list of candidates will be sent to all DCNet members for online voting the next week. \nFor more information about DCNet or to update your profile and newsletter subscriptions\, please visit www.demcoms.net. \nThank you! \nThe 2012 DCNet Executive Board\nEllis Brachman\, Chair\nBrad Bauman\, Congressional Progressive Caucus\nAdam Hodge\, DNC\nLeah Hunter\, Rep. Ron Kind\nWill Jenkins\, Department of Health and Human Services\nHannah Kim\, Rep. Charles B. Rangel\nLesley J. Lopez\, Congressional Hispanic Caucus\nSarah Lovenheim\, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid\nCleve Mesidor\, Economic Development Administration\, Department of Commerce\nEmily Spain\, Senator Tom Carper
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/will-you-serve-on-the-democratic-communicators-network-board/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121215
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T051134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T051134Z
UID:198-1355443200-1355529599@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Understanding the Latino Vote in 2012
DESCRIPTION:DCNet\, in conjunction with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus\, invites you to a briefing on Latino voters by Fernand Amandi\, Managing Partner of Bendixen & Amandi\, a top pollster for The White House. \nWhat: Briefing on “Synopsis of the Latino Vote in 2012”\nWho: Fernand Amanadi\, Managing Partner of Bendixen & Amandi\nWhen: Friday\, December 14\, 2012\, from noon to 1 PM \nMr. Amandi is the primary creative director for Bendixen & Amandi’s international media practice\, having crafted a wide variety of TV\, radio and internet communications campaigns including the highly regarded Cristina Saralegui commercials on behalf of the reelection effort for President Obama and the “Nuestra Amiga” television spot for the Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign. Mr. Amandi’s communications projects and analysis have been featured in The New York Times\, CNN\, National Public Radio\, The Washington Post\, USA Today\, Newsweek\, Time\, The Economist\, and The Miami Herald among others.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/understanding-the-latino-vote-in-2012/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120913
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T051232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T051232Z
UID:199-1347408000-1347494399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Fall Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:As we return from August recess\, the Democratic Communicators Network invites you to a happy hour on Thursday\, September 13\, at a historic Capitol Hill house. \nCome enjoy free appetizers & drinks with your colleagues\, old & new! \nREMINDER: DCNet Fall Happy Hour \nThursday\, September 13\, 2012\n6:30-8:30 pm\n616 North Carolina Ave SE\, Washington\, DC 20003\nFree Appetizers & Open Bar \nBe sure to invite your favorite reporters and Democratic communicators!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/fall-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120813
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T204938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T204938Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing on Campaigns and Your Career
DESCRIPTION:The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee would like to invite you to a briefing on career and volunteer opportunities with Democratic congressional races across the nation. \nTo RSVP for the briefing\, please contact Charles Benton at 202-485-3400 or benton@dccc.org. Outside of DC\, please follow this link to find out more about career opportunities http://www.dccc.org/page/s/final-stretch. \nPlease JoinRobby Mook\nDCCC Executive Director&DCCC Senior Stafffor aDemocratic Congressional Campaign Committee\nBriefing on\nCampaigns and Your CareerandLearn How Campaign Work Can Advance Your\ncareer in WashingtonPizza & beverages will be providedTuesday\,\nAugust 14\, 2012\n5:30 – 6:30 PMorThursday\,\nAugust 23\, 2012\n5:30 – 6:30 PM***Choose one date from the above listed dates***Wasserman Room\, DNC\n430 S. Capitol Street\, SE\nWashington\, DC 20003To RSVP please specify which briefing you will be attending. \nFor volunteer opportunities\, visit http://www.dccc.org/page/s/final-stretch
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/briefing-on-campaigns-and-your-career/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120810
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T205137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205137Z
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SUMMARY:August Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:As August recess kicks off\, the Democratic Communicators Network invites you to a happy hour on Thursday\, August 9\, at Top of the Hill with your favorite hacks and flacks! \nHacks and Flacks is one of Washington’s premier networking events\, so we hope to see you there. \nHacks and Flacks August Happy Hour \nTop of the Hill (upstairs at Pour House)\n319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington\, DC\nThursday\, August 9\, 6-8 p.m. \nBe sure to invite your favorite reporters and communications staffers!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/august-hacks-and-flacks-happy-hour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120721
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T205257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205257Z
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SUMMARY:Networking Forum with Leading Progressive Organizations
DESCRIPTION:ACLU\, AFL-CIO\, Center for American Progress\,\nHuman Rights Campaign\, NAACP\, National Council of La RazaDCNet was founded to bring communicators together to share their experiences\, brainstorm strategies and build alliances on and off the Hill in order to strengthen our message making. \nThis Friday\, July 20\, we will be doing that at a special networking forum with senior communicators from leading progressive organizations. After a discussion about each organization’s message strategies for this year\, we will break out into “speed dating” sessions where panelists will meet with smaller groups of DCNet members to get to know each other\, answer questions and share ideas about messaging to key audiences. \nConfirmed Panelists:\n•Alison Omens\, Deputy Director of Public Affairs and Director of Media Outreach\, AFL-CIO\n•Andrea Purse\, Vice President of Communications\, Center for American Progress\n•Derek Turner\, Communications Director\, NAACP\n•Fred Sainz\, Vice President of Communications & Marketing\, Human Rights Campaign\n•Julian Teixeira\, Communications Director\, National Council of La Raza\n•Sandhya Bathija\, Media Relations\, American Civil Liberties Union \nThis is a great opportunity to learn what other communicators are doing and to connect with key organizations which are helping set the national message agenda. \nWhat: DCNet Networking Forum with Leading Progressive Organizations\nWhen: Friday\, July 20\, Noon
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/networking-forum-with-leading-progressive-organizations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120623
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T205415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205415Z
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SUMMARY:Stuxnet\, Sequesters\, and Syria: How to Communicate Effectively on National Security
DESCRIPTION:DCNet holds a workshop on best practices for communicating views on national security with Dave Solimini and Benjamin Lowe of the Truman National Security Project. We hope to see you then. \nFrom the Capitol Visitor Center Solimini and Lowe will discuss the science and practice of creating a narrative for national security policy\, as well as explore how to use cutting-edge psychological research to reach constituents across the ideological spectrum. \nSolimini is the Communications Director of the Truman Project\, where he oversees communications strategy\, message development\, and brand positioning. As Advocacy Communications Director at the Truman National Security Project\, Lowe is responsible for crafting and implementing communications strategies for the Truman Project’s advocacy effort. \nDATE: Friday\, June 22\, 2012\nTIME: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/stuxnet-sequesters-and-syria-how-to-communicate-effectively-on-national-security/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120512
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T205523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205523Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet “Speed Dating” Event with Politico Reporters
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 11th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm\, the DCNet Roundtable committee is hosting a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators and reporters from Politico including: Scott Wong\, Jonathan Allen\, David Saleh Rauf\, Darius Dixon\, John Bresnahan\, Austin Wright\, Kevin Robillard\, Adam Snider\, Jennifer Haberkorn\, Jennifer Martinez\, Jay Westcott\, Tim Mak\, Jonathan Martin\, Eliza Krigman\, Tony Romm\, Byron Tau\, Dave Levinthal\, Jessica Myers\, Kathryn Wolfe\, Burgess Everett\, Seung Min Kim\, Scott Wong. \nThis will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses and start to build new relationships. Helpful tip – bring plenty of business cards! \nWHO: DCNet members and reporters and editors from Politico \nWHAT: “Speed Dating” To Help Build New Relationships \nWHEN: Friday\, May 11th\, 2:00 to 3:00 PM
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-speed-dating-event-with-politico-reporters/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120511
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T205619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205619Z
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SUMMARY:Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour with the Democratic Communicators Network
DESCRIPTION:The Democratic Communicators Network invites you to a happy hour this Thursday at Top of the Hill with your favorite hacks and flacks! \nHacks and Flacks is one of Washington’s premier networking events\, and it just keeps growing! \nHacks and Flacks Happy Hour\nTop of the Hill (upstairs at Pour House)\n319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington\, DC\nThursday\, May 10th\, 6:30 p.m. \nBe sure to invite your favorite reporters and press secretaries!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/hacks-and-flacks-happy-hour-with-the-democratic-communicators-network/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120424
DTSTAMP:20260526T022236
CREATED:20140727T205731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205731Z
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SUMMARY:SIGN UP NOW!! DCNet's Mentoring / Issues Group Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you…\n* New to the political communications field?\n* Looking for ways to build your skills and advance your career? \nOr are you…\n* Someone with experience in political communications?\n* Interested in networking and helping to advance a colleague’s career?\n* Interested in broadening your management experience and people skills?\n* Interested in exploring the future of Democratic communications? \nDCNet’s Mentoring Program has been restructured to provide more opportunities for both seasoned Hill press veterans and new Hill staffers. \nMentors and mentees will be placed in small teams (2 mentors and 3 mentees) based on their interests\, Members’ committee assignments and region. The small team dynamic provides mentees more exposure to advanced professionals and gives mentors more flexibility. These relationships enable new communicators to quickly get up to speed on the various aspects of their jobs. \nMentoring teams will meet regularly for 4 months. Mentors will receive guidance on how to be an effective mentor\, as well as recognition of their service. An Advanced Mentoring Curriculum offers new staff specific skill-building opportunities and guidance. \nOver 120 House and Senate staffers participated in the previous mentoring session. \nAlso new this year is the launch of DCNet’s Issues Groups designed to help DCNet members build greater technical skills on a range of issues. Whether you are new to the political communications field or simply looking to broaden your skill set\, the Issues Group Program can help! \nCommunications professionals will be matched into groups that will focus on a specific skill or interest\, including: Social Media\, Building Your Press List/Media Relations\, Managing External/Internal Relationships\, and Crisis Management. The purpose of the Issues Groups is to allow members sufficient time to pick on one another’s brains on a specific issue and share best practices. There will be a group leader to facilitate the discussions. Members of each group will meet regularly over a 4-month period. \nWhile not limited only to those who join the group\, it is highly recommended that members indicate their interests. \nPlease sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/DCNet-Mentoring to participate in the Mentoring / Issues Group Program. Limited to current Hill Staff Only. All Veterans and new Staffers welcomed. Please respond by 4/23 (Mon).
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/sign-up-now-dcnets-mentoring-issues-group-program/
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