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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130518
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
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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:20260526T030736
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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:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T050025Z
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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:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T050332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050332Z
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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:20260526T030736
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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
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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:20260526T030736
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130302
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T050456Z
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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:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T051009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T051009Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130202
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T050903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T050903Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121215
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T051134Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120913
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T051232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T051232Z
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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:20260526T030736
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120810
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120721
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120623
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
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:20260526T030736
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120511
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120424
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120317
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T205931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205931Z
UID:209-1331856000-1331942399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Speakers Series: Going on Offense with Bill Burton
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 16\, at 2 PM\, DCNet will hold a Distinguished Speakers Series event with Bill Burton. \nBurton\, a senior strategist with Priorities USA Action\, served as Deputy Press Secretary at the White House under President Barack Obama\, as National Press Secretary for Obama for America\, as Communications Director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006\, and as Midwestern Communications Director on the Kerry for President campaign. He also worked on Capitol Hill for Senator Tom Harkin and former Congressman Bill Luther. \nHe will speak about how Democrats can “go on offense” with their message as well about his experience in the White House. \nLocation TBA.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/speakers-series-going-on-offense-with-bill-burton/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120310
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T210218Z
UID:211-1331251200-1331337599@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Upcoming Seminars: On-Camera Appearances and Polling Techniques
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Democratic Caucus\, DCNet encourages House and Senate communications staff to attend the following seminars: \nPutting Your Best Face Forward\nTips & Tricks to Improve How You Communicate on Camera & Off\nGuest Speaker: Joel Silberman (Democracy Partners)\nFriday\, March 9th\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \nMaking Polling Work For You\nMastering the Art & Science of Polling from the Ground Up\nGuest Speaker: Mark Mellman (President & CEO\, The Mellman Group)\nMonday\, March 12th\, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/upcoming-seminars-on-camera-appearances-and-polling-techniques/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120302
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T205823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T205823Z
UID:208-1330560000-1330646399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Announcing Your New DCNet Executive 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. \nBrad Bauman\, Executive Director\, Congressional Progressive Caucus\nEllis Brachman\, Communications Director\, House Democratic Caucus\nAdam Hodge\, Regional Press Secretary\, DNC\nLeah Hunter\, Communications Director\, Rep. Ron Kind\nWill Jenkins\, Communications Director\, Sen. Jim Webb\nHannah Kim\, Communications Director\, Rep. Charles B. Rangel\nLesley J. Lopez\, Communications Director\, Congressional Hispanic Caucus\nSarah Lovenheim\, Deputy Director of New Media\, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid\nCleve Mesidor\, Director of Public Affairs\, Economic Development Administration\, Department of Commerce\nEmily Spain\, Communications Director\, Sen. Tom Carper \nThe new Board is meeting this week 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 noting your preferences in your account profile on the DCNet website (www.demcoms.net).
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/announcing-your-new-dcnet-executive-board/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111210
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T210111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T210111Z
UID:210-1323388800-1323475199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:DCNet Roundtable "Speed Dating" with Capitol Hill Newspapers
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 9th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM\, the DCNet Roundtable committee is hosting a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators and reporters from Capitol Hill papers. This will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses and start to build new relationships. \nHelpful tip – bring plenty of business cards! \nWHO: DCNet members and reporters and editors from Capitol Hill papers \nWHAT: “Speed Dating” To Help Build New Relationships with Capitol Hill Reporters \nWHEN: Friday\, December 9th\, 2011\n3:00 – 4:00 PM
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-roundtable-speed-dating-with-capitol-hill-newspapers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111015
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T210327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T210327Z
UID:212-1318550400-1318636799@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:DCNet Speakers Series: Bill Schneider of CNN and Third Way this Friday
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, October 14 at 1:30 PM\, DCNet will hold a Distinguished Speakers series event with Bill Schneider. \nSchneider has been labeled “the Aristotle of American politics” by The Boston Globe. Campaigns and Elections Magazine called him “the most consistently intelligent analyst on television.” He was a member of the CNN political team that was awarded an Emmy for its 2006 election coverage and a Peabody for its 2008 coverage. He is a leading political analyst and expert on public opinion research. He is a Distinguished Senior Fellow and Resident Scholar at Third Way and the Omer L. and Nancy Hirst Professor Public Policy at George Mason University. He has been CNN’s senior political analyst since 1990 and is also a contributing editor to National Journal and The Atlantic Monthly.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-speakers-series-bill-schneider-of-cnn-and-third-way-this-friday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110917
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T210415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T210415Z
UID:213-1316131200-1316217599@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:"Speed Dating" with TV Producers / Reporters / Bookers
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON— On Friday\, September 16\, the DCNet Roundtable committee will host a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators with television producers\, reporters and bookers from the various networks that cover Capitol Hill. \nBefore the August break\, DCNet gathered more than 70 Capitol Hill press secretaries together with television producers\, reporters and bookers for a brief speed dating event. While the event was a success\, some people were unable to attend because of the busy news day. On Friday\, we will hold another event with expected representation from ABC\, NBC\, CBS\, FOX\, Bloomberg and others. \nThis will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses and start to build new relationships. Please remember to bring plenty of business cards. \nWHO: DCNet members and TV reporters\, bookers\, and producers \nWHAT: “Speed Dating” To Help Build New Relationships \nWHEN: Friday\, September 16\, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/speed-dating-with-tv-producers-reporters-bookers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110730
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T210558Z
UID:215-1311897600-1311983999@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Seminar: Aspirational Narratives & Winning Words
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Democratic Caucus\, DCNet encourages House and Senate communications staff to attend a seminar on crafting winning messages. \nAspirational Narratives & Winning Words\nMessages that Speak to the Head & Heart with special focus on the Economy & Debt LimitFeaturing: Doug Hattaway\nPresident & CEO\, Hattaway Communications (www.hattaway.com)Friday\, July 29\, 2011\, 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/seminar-aspirational-narratives-winning-words/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110716
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T210659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T210659Z
UID:216-1310688000-1310774399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:“Speed Dating” with TV Producers / Reporters / Bookers
DESCRIPTION:TODAY: the DCNet Roundtable committee is hosting a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators with television producers\, reporters and bookers from the various networks that cover Capitol Hill. ABC\, NBC\, CBS\, FOX and others are expected to be represented at the session. This will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses and start to build new relationships. Please remember to bring plenty of business cards \nWHO: DCNet members and reporters\, bookers\, and producers from ABC\, FOX\, CNN\, C-SPAN\, BLOOMBERG\, CBS\, CNBC\, NBC\, and Energy Now \nWHAT: “Speed Dating” To Help Build New Relationships \nWHEN: Friday\, July 15\, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM \n***Barring breaking news here’s of list of the reporters expected to attend: \nABC\nSunlen Miller (Senate Producer);\nJohn R. Parkinson (ABC Digital Reporter\, covers the House);\nKanneth Polson (Producer for World News with Diane Sawyer\, mainly books for Diane Sawyer)\nJonathan Karl (correspondent)\, \nNBC\nLibby Leist (Senate Producer)\,\nKelly O’Donnell (Correspondent)\nLuke Russert (Correspondent)\nFrank Thorp (Producer) \nCNN\nTed Barrett (Senate Producer)\nKate Bolduan (correspondent) \nCNBC\nLori Ann LaRocco (Senior Talent Producer)\nPat Anastasi (Producer) \nFox\nTrish Turner (Senate producer)\nChad Pergram (House producer) \nCBS\nJill Jackson (Producer) \nBloomberg\nPeter Cook (correspondent)\nPhil Mattingly (correspondent)\nPatrick Reap (producer) \nEnergy Now (runs on Bloomberg)\nAshley Bernardi (producer/booker) \nCSPAN\nRobb Harleston (Producer)\nLauren Torlone (Washington Journal Producer)
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/speed-dating-with-tv-producers-reporters-bookers-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110618
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T210804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T210804Z
UID:217-1308268800-1308355199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Working with National TV News Seminar
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Democratic Caucus\, DCNet encourages House and Senate communications staff to attend a seminar on working with national TV news. \nEver wondered how the networks choose what to cover? Does your boss keep saying he wants to be on TV more? Want to learn what approach to take when talking with network reporters? This session features representatives from the major networks to discuss best practices for working with national TV news and to answer your questions. \nGuest Speakers: \nJill Jackson\, Capitol Hill Producer\, CBS\nJonathan Karl\, Senior Political Correspondent\, ABC\nChad Pergram\, Senior Producer – U.S. House\, FOX\nLuke Russert\, Congressional Correspondent\, NBC\nDeirdre Walsh\, Congressional Producer\, CNN
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/working-with-national-tv-news-seminar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110616
DTSTAMP:20260526T030736
CREATED:20140727T211042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T211042Z
UID:218-1308096000-1308182399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Campaign Career Opportunities Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Got questions about joining a campaign? Want to make a difference in a competitive race? Thinking about something new down the road? \nOn Wednesday\, June 15\, the Democratic Communicators Network is holding a happy hour for House and Senate communicators to connect with staff from the DNC\, DSCC and DCCC. \nCome hear about campaigns across the country while catching up with your colleagues from around the Hill! Even if you’re not currently looking\, you are welcome to join. \nWhat: DCNet Campaign Opportunities Happy Hour\nWho: House and Senate communicators\, DNC\, DSCC\, DCCC staff\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 15\, 6:30-8:30 PM\nWhere: Lounge 201\, 201 Massachusetts Ave NE
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/campaign-career-opportunities-happy-hour/
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