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SUMMARY:"Speed Dating" with Reporters on Friday
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON—On Friday\, May 27th\, the DCNet Roundtable committee is hosting a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators with reporters and editors from the National Journal. The National Journal has expanded its staff in recent months\, and this will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses and start to build new relationships. \nWHO: DCNet members and the following reporters and editors from the National Journal: \nSean Sullivan\, Hotline\nJim O’Sullivan\, Chief Analyst\, National Journal Daily\nAlthea Fung\, Health Care Reporter\nCoral Davenport\, Energy and Environment Correspondent\nBecca Kaplan\, White House Reporter\nKelsey Snell\, Tax/Budget Writer\nKaty O’Donnell\, Budget Reporter\nJosh Smith\, Technology Writer\nSue Davis\, Congress Correspondent\nAlex Roarty\, Politics Writer\nMichael Hirsh\, Magazine Correspondent\nHumberto Sanchez\, Budget writer\nMeghan McCarthy\, Health Care writer\nJim Barnes\, Magazine correspondent\nKathy Kiely\, Politics Editor\nOlga Belogolova\, Energy and Environment Reporter\nDan Friedman\, Senate Leadership Reporter\nMajor Garrett\, Congress Correspondent\nFawn Johnson\, Magazine Correspondent\nCam Joseph\, Politics Writer\nMatt DoBias\, Health Care Correspondent \nWHAT: “Speed Dating” To Help Build New Relationships \nWHEN: Friday\, May 27\, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/speed-dating-with-reporters-on-friday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110505
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
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SUMMARY:DCNet Mentoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to the political communications field and looking for ways to build your skills and advance your career? Do you want connect with experienced communication professionals on the Hill? Look no further than the Democratic Communicators Network mentoring program! Since 2008\, DCNet has successfully “paired up” hundreds of Hill staffers in one-to-one relationships that help new communicators quickly get up to speed on the various aspects of their jobs. \nAbout the Program:\nOver the course of four months\, participants will meet regularly to discuss topics like creating a media plan\, holding successful press events\, navigating office politics\, and general career advice. Throughout the program\, the DCNet team will follow up with participants to see how things are going. \nIf you’re interested in participating\, all you need to do is fill out this survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDRVXzRhWUxUbVRKc…. \nBased on your preferences\, we’ll match mentees and mentors who have common interests and qualities. Please note that previous mentors are welcome (and encouraged) to participate again. We would like to kick off the program next month\, so please sign up by Wednesday\, May 4th. \nIf you have additional questions please feel free to contact DCNet board members.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-mentoring-program/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110318
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T211612Z
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SUMMARY:Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour with the Democratic Communicators Network
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day Happy HourThe Democratic Communicators Network invites you to a St. Patrick’s Day 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\nSt. Patrick’s Day\nThursday\, March 17\, 6:30 p.m. \nBe sure to invite your favorite reporters and press secretaries! \nThere will be televisions on-hand to watch NCAA tournament action. \nWe will also be accepting donations on behalf of the Red Cross for the relief effort in Japan. We hope you’ll join us in wearing green and giving green! \nHosted by:\nThe Democratic Communicators Network\nLis Smith\nRyan Rudominer\nBrad Bauman\nKarl Frisch\nChris Harris\nErikka Knuti\nMatt Thornton
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/hacks-and-flacks-happy-hour-with-the-democratic-communicators-network-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101123
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T211706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T211706Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Jobs Fair Monday
DESCRIPTION:DCNet is hosting a number of events for the coming weeks to support Democratic communicators during the post-election transition including career networking events and seminars. \nOn Monday\, from 11-2\, DCNet will host a communications jobs fair in the Cannon Caucus Room. If you need a new job or are just starting to explore\, come anytime between 11 and 2 to learn about new opportunities with reps from the following invited agencies and organizations: White House/OPM\, Media Matters\, Center for American Progress\, Burson-Marsteller\, Porter Novelli\, Devex\, Fleishman-Hillard\, Third Way\, DNC\, SEIU\, Campaign for America’s Future\, AFL-CIO\, AARP and Chlopak\, Leonard\, Schechter & Associates. \nFeel free to bring business cards and resumes. \nTo receive the latest communications job postings\, please sign up through the subscriptions page of your personal profile at https://willkimmedia.com/demcomsnewsletter/subscriptions. Past job postings are available at https://willkimmedia.com/demcomsjobs. You can also post your resume on your profile for recruiters to view. \nWhat: DCNet Communications Jobs Fair\nWhen: Monday\, November 22\, 11 AM-2 PM
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/communications-jobs-fair-monday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101120
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T211812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T211812Z
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SUMMARY:Media Matters Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, November 19\, Media Matters is hosting a networking Happy Hour and members of the Democratic Communicators Network are invited to attend. \nThis is a great opportunity to network and reconnect with other communicators around the Hill. There will be an open bar (at least for the first hour)\, so get there early and bring your business cards! \nWHAT: Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Media Matters w/Open Bar\nWHERE: Hawk & Dove\, 329 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Washington\, DC\nWHEN: Friday\, November 19\, 5-8 PM \n 
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/media-matters-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100923
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
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SUMMARY:DCNet Speakers Series: Eric Burns\, President of Media Matters
DESCRIPTION:As the message battles intensify across the country\, we all know how important it is to go on offense as well as to effectively fight back negative attacks and misinformation. On Friday\, September 24\, at 1 PM\, DCNet will hold a Distinguished Speakers series event with Media Matters President Eric Burns to hear his advice on how to deliver a smart offense and combat negative attacks. \nEric Burns is a progressive political communications\, management\, and strategy professional with more than a decade of experience in local\, state\, and national politics. He joined Media Matters in the Fall of 2006 as chief communications strategist and pioneered the creation of a cutting-edge communications center within the organization. \nBefore arriving at Media Matters\, Burns spent several years driving ethics reform and exposing Republican corruption in Congress. While serving as communications director for Congressman Chris Bell (D-TX)\, Burns conceived and directed the communications strategy for the historic 2004 ethics complaint filed against then-House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX). \nIn 2005\, Burns was tapped to serve as communications director for the then-ranking member of the House Rules Committee\, Louise Slaughter (D-NY). Continuing his aggressive coordination of communications strategy for the growing Democratic anti-corruption effort\, the subject quickly became one of two centerpiece issues in the historic 2006 elections. A former investment banker\, Burns holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and is the President of Media Matters for America. \nMedia Matters is a progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring\, analyzing\, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-speakers-series-eric-burns-president-of-media-matters/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100806
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212033Z
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SUMMARY:Happy August Recess Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Democratic Communicators Network invites you to join flacks and hacks at a Happy August Recess Happy Hour: \nThursday\, August 5th\n6:00 pm to 9:00 pm\n18th Amendment\, 613 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE \nCome network with other Democratic communicators as well as reporters from around DC as we celebrate the start of recess. Don’t forget to invite your favorite reporters and press secretaries! \nHost Committee: Erikka Knuti\, Ryan Rudominer\, Jack Pfeiffer\, Matt Thornton\, Doug Thornell\, Brad Bauman
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/happy-august-recess-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100727
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212126Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Seminar: Crafting the Killer Quote
DESCRIPTION:A good turn of phrase is a powerful tool. Whether you’re out to win a media cycle\, catapult a career or maybe start a war — “For the Fairest” worked in ancient Greece\, while “The smoking gun could be a mushroom cloud” sold the public more recently — everything is possible when you get the language just right. That’s why from Greek times to the present day\, professional writers have catalogued\, traded and sometimes jealously guarded their favorite tricks for coming up with a killer line that settles debate and ignites action. \nThis DCNet seminar will present a selection of favorite recipes for turning an interesting point into an unforgettable quote: from old favorites like the anecdote\, the visual analogy and the difference\, to newer additions to the canon like the reality check\, re-centering and the two roads. \nThe session will be led by John Neffinger of KNP Communications\, presentation coach and speechwriter for dozens of candidates for and Members of Congress\, many leaders of progressive civic organizations\, and hundreds of corporate executives. John serves with Dr. Drew Westen as co-head-trainer of Media Matters for America’s Progressive Talent Initiative media training program\, from which this content is drawn. John has been featured discussing political communication on The CBS Evening News\, Hardball with Chris Mathews\, Fox News and NPR\, as well as in The Washington Post\, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-seminar-crafting-the-killer-quote/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100720
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212219Z
UID:239-1279497600-1279583999@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Local Work Period Messaging: “What Worked and What Didn’t?”
DESCRIPTION:DCNet Roundtable Discussion \nMonday\, July 19\, 3:30 – 4:30 PM\, \nAs you and your staff are planning for the August work period\, DCNet will host a roundtable discussion about Local Work Period Messaging on Monday\, July 19\, at 3:30 PM. \nSince many of the best ideas are borrowed\, DCNet is asking its members to look back at our recent July recess and previous district work periods and come prepared to share your thoughts about what messages and events worked for you on healthcare and economic recovery. What other issues and messages are playing well in your region? \nThis informal and off-the-record session will allow House and Senate press staff the opportunity to share successes and advice in small groups so that we can all take the best ideas with us into August.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/local-work-period-messaging-what-worked-and-what-didnt/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100622
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212339Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Speakers Series with Karen Finney
DESCRIPTION:Been There\, Done That:\nA Look at Winning Messages and How We Can Convey Them TodayMonday\, June 21st at 3 PM We all know how important messaging is\, especially with the 2010 midterm elections quickly approaching. We need to make sure that the actions Democrats are taking to spur economic growth and create jobs\, address our fiscal challenges\, and strengthen our national security\, are conveyed to our constituents back home. \nOn Monday\, June 21st at 3 PM\, DCNet will hold a speakers series event with Karen Finney to hear about her vast experience working in Democratic politics and her advice on how to best convey winning messages in 2010. \nKaren Finney brings more than 16 years of experience in national politics and campaigns ranging from the Clinton Administration to New York State\, to the Democratic National Committee. Karen most recently served for four years as the Spokeswoman and Director of Communications at the Democratic National Committee where she helped guide the DNC’s communications and media strategy for Howard Dean’s “50 State Strategy”\, re-branding the Democratic Party\, the successful 2006 Congressional elections and DNC strategy for the 2008 presidential campaign. Karen served in the Clinton White House as Deputy Press Secretary to then First Lady Hillary Clinton and as Deputy Director of Presidential Scheduling for President Clinton. Karen has also worked in a number of high-profile campaigns\, including Hillary Clinton’s successful bid for the U.S. Senate as Press Secretary in 2000\, and Director of Communications for Elizabeth Edwards during the Kerry/Edwards Presidential Campaign in 2004. \nKaren is currently an independent consultant working with political and corporate clients in the United States and globally in the areas of political and communication strategy\, message development\, media training\, crisis communications\, branding and public affairs. Karen is a political analyst for MSNBC and a contributor to US News’ Thomas Jefferson Street blog\, Politico’s “The Arena”\, and The Huffington Post.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-speakers-series-with-karen-finney/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100612
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212444Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Discussion with HUD's Melanie Roussell
DESCRIPTION: Friday\, June 11 at 1 PM\, On Friday\, June 11 at 1 PM\, DCNet will host an informal discussion with Melanie Roussell\, Press Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This off-the-record conversation will provide House and Senate press staff an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about communications work at a federal agency in general\, as well as the latest message strategies on strengthening the housing sector in particular. \nThe event is part of DCNet’s effort to bring together communicators from Congress and federal agencies to network and share ideas. \nHUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination. \nSpecializing in crisis communication and management\, Melanie N. Roussell has spent nearly seven years inside the Beltway crafting messages and developing communication strategies for political principles. She has served as Communications Director for former Rep. William Jefferson and the House Judiciary Committee. In 2008\, Roussell was named Southern Regional Communications Director for the Barack Obama campaign and then worked on the Presidential Inaugural Committee as a spokesperson. She was named Press Secretary for HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan in February 2009.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-discussion-with-huds-melanie-roussell/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100527
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212528Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 26\, 6:30pm – 8:30 pm\nTop of the HillCome join us this Wednesday\, May 26\, for the DCNet Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Top of the Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE (upstairs at Pour House). Don’t forget to invite your favorite reporters and press secretaries!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-hacks-and-flacks-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100415
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212628Z
UID:243-1271203200-1271289599@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Winning Messages on the Economy with Elizabeth Warren
DESCRIPTION:DCNet Speakers Series\nWednesday\, April 14\, 2010We all know what an important issue the economy will be now that our health care reform win is behind us and the 2010 midterm elections lie ahead. We need to make sure what we are doing here in Congress to spur economic growth and create jobs is conveyed to the public back home and a hard hitting message is the key to doing that. \nOn Wednesday\, April 14\, at 11 AM\, DCNet will hold a Speakers Series with Professor Elizabeth Warren about winning messages on the economy. \nFor the past three decades\, Elizabeth Warren has devoted much of her time to studying the economics of middle class families. In the wake of the 2008-9 financial crisis\, she became the chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel created to investigate TARP. In that role\, she has provided a critical check on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and has been a leading advocate for accountability and transparency. She is currently the Leo Gottlieb Professor of Law at Harvard Law School where she teaches contract law\, bankruptcy\, and commercial law.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/winning-messages-on-the-economy-with-elizabeth-warren/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100408
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212831Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Seminar: National Security Communications
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 7\, 2010 at 11 AMThere’s no doubt that health care and the economy will dominate the agenda in 2010\, but national security issues can jump into the headlines at just about anytime. Whether it’s the war in Afghanistan or the underwear bomber\, it’s important that progressives are well equipped to handle whatever security questions come our way. \nOn Wednesday\, April 7 at 11 AM\, DCNet will hold a seminar with the Truman National Security Project on national security communications\, focusing on hot button issues of 2010: \n* What’s the “security gap” and what does it mean for progressives in 2010?\n* Why are hundreds of veterans around America demanding clean energy?\n* Can progressives make immigration reform a national security issue and win?\n* How can we close Gitmo without opening ourselves to attacks?\n* Iraq & Afghanistan – Who owns them now?\n* How can we make the Patriot Act patriotic?
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-seminar-national-security-communications/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100408
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212743Z
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SUMMARY:DCNet Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 7\, 6:30-8:30 pm\nTop of the HillCome join us this Wednesday\, April 7\, for the DCNet Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Top of the Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE. Don’t forget to invite your favorite reporters and press secretaries!
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-hacks-and-flacks-happy-hour-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100302
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T212916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T212916Z
UID:246-1267401600-1267487999@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Announcing the 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. \nMaureen Beach\nEllis Brachman\nAndrea Helling\nTali Israeli\nWill Jenkins\nJessica Kershaw\nMatt Thornton\nHillary Wicai Viers \nThe new Board will be coordinating with the various planning committees (Training Seminars\, Roundtable Discussions\, Social Networking\, Mentoring and Speakers Series) to organize future events and programs.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/announcing-the-new-dcnet-executive-board/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100220
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213047Z
UID:247-1266537600-1266623999@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:DCNet Seminar: Political Speechwriting
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 19 at 1 PMIn today’s fast moving media environment\, it is critical for your boss’s voice stand out from the crowd. House and Senate press secretaries must write speeches and talking points for public events\, new media\, press conferences and floor debates. Want to take your messaging skills to the next level? \nThis Friday’s DCNet Seminar will feature current and former White House speechwriters who will share their experiences and knowledge about how to craft effective speeches and messages. They will talk about the collaboration process and finding your boss’s voice\, as well as how to make good use of key words and phrases. \nAdam Frankel serves in the White House as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Speechwriter. \nBob Lehrman is a Former Senior Speechwriter for Vice President Gore\, author of The Political Speechwriter’s Companion\, and teaches political speechwriting at American University
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-seminar-political-speechwriting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100218
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213147Z
UID:248-1266364800-1266451199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us THIS Wednesday night for the second Hacks and Flacks DC Happy Hour of the year. \nMore than 200 people showed up last month. \nDon’t forget to invite your favorite reporters and press secretaries! \nTime: Wednesday\, February 17th\, 6:30-8:30 PM \nLocation: Top of The Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Avenue SE\, Washington\, DC 20003 \nOrganizers:\nRyan Rudominer\nBrad Bauman\nErikka Knuti
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/hacks-and-flacks-happy-hour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100108
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213243Z
UID:249-1262822400-1262908799@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Welcome Back to DC Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Night\, January 7th\n6:30 pm to 8:30 pm\nTop of the Hill\, 319 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE \nCome network with other Democratic communicators as well as reporters from around DC as we start the new year and new decade. \nThere will be televisions on hand for those that want to stick around for the National Championship game between Texas and Alabama.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/welcome-back-to-dc-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091215
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213343Z
UID:250-1260748800-1260835199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Roundtable with Capitol Hill Bloggers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the next Democratic Communicators Roundtable event where we will be joined by Capitol Hill bloggers who cover a wide range of hill beats. This event will provide hill flacks an opportunity to meet a number of bloggers in an informal setting in order to learn about the best way to pitch stories\, what makes a good news hook\, basic dos and don’ts\, etc. \nWe are expecting bloggers from Open Left\, America’s Voice Online\, RH Reality Check\, Congress Matters\, Wonk Room\, Media Matters and more. This will be a good opportunity for both new and seasoned press secretaries and communications directors to meet these bloggers for the first time or build on existing relationships. We will have a round-robin session to enable everyone to meet as many of the bloggers as possible. \nWho: Capitol Hill Bloggers & Democratic Communicators\nWhat: Round-Robin Session (Speed Dating with Hill Bloggers)\nWhen: Monday\, December 14\, 2009 from 10 am to 11 am
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/roundtable-with-capitol-hill-bloggers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091210
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213442Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Series with Chad Pergram\, FOX News
DESCRIPTION: On Monday\, December 7\, at 11 AM\, DCNet will host guest speaker Chad Pergram\, Senior Producer\, FOX News\, who will talk about his work as a reporter on the Hill and how to get your boss news coverage. \nChad Pergram covers Congress for FOX News. He joined FOX in 2007 after stints with Capitol News Connection with PRI\, NPR and C-SPAN. In March 2006\, the Radio/Television Correspondents Association saluted him with the Joan S. Barone Award for Excellence in National Affairs/Public Policy Broadcast Journalism\, the most-prestigious honor in Washington for electronic news coverage of Capitol Hill. Pergram is the youngest recipient of the award and was the first radio reporter to be honored in 12 years. He also won an Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence In Reporting in March 2007 for his reporting on outgoing House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX). In 2009\, Washingtonian magazine named Pergram as one of the 50 best journalists in Washington. “A star on and off the air\, Pergram has the respect of his Capitol Hill peers. Not an easy group to please\,” Washingtonian wrote. Pergram has served as an RCTA Executive Committee member for the past three years and is a board member of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. He’s a native of Jacksonburg\, OH\, the smallest incorporated village in the state (population: 52). He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Miami University (OH). \nWhat: DCNet Speakers Series with Chad Pergram\, Senior Producer\, FOX News.\nWho: House and Senate Democratic press and communications staffers\nWhen: Monday\, December 7\, 11 AM – 12 PM
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/speakers-series-with-chad-pergram-fox-news/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091015
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213750Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:With those crazy days of summer behind us\, DCNet is throwing a happy hour at Hawk N’ Dove to raise a glass to hard-working flacks. Come connect with friends and network with other Democratic communicators. \nDCNet is the city’s premiere networking organization for Democratic communications professionals in the House\, Senate\, Administration and off the Hill. Whether you’re new to the Hill or a seasoned flack\, we are here to help you in your career! Please feel free to bring along friends or co-workers who may be interested in joining. \nWhat: DCNet Happy Hour (Drink and Happy Hour Specials)\nWho: Democratic communicators\, press secretaries and new media staffers from around Capitol Hill\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 14 – 6:30-8:30 pm\nWhere: Hawk N’ Dove (329 Pennsylvania Ave SE)
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/fall-happy-hour-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091015
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213535Z
UID:252-1255478400-1255564799@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:DCNet Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:With those crazy days of summer behind us\, DCNet is throwing a happy hour at Hawk N’ Dove to raise a glass to hard-working flacks. Come connect with friends and network with other Democratic communicators. \nDCNet is the city’s premiere networking organization for Democratic communications professionals in the House\, Senate\, Administration and off the Hill. Whether you’re new to the Hill or a seasoned flack\, we are here to help you in your career! Please feel free to bring along friends or co-workers who may be interested in joining. \nWhat: DCNet Happy Hour with Drink and Happy Hour Specials\nWho: Democratic communicators\, press secretaries and new media staffers from around Capitol Hill\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 14 – 6:30-8:30 pm\nWhere: Hawk N’ Dove\, 329 Pennsylvania Ave SE
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091010
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213648Z
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SUMMARY:Management Training Series\, Part 2: Motivating Others
DESCRIPTION:Managing. It’s a key ingredient to leading a successful office. And yet\, unlike learning how to pitch a reporter\, write a bill or organize an event\, most of us have never been taught how to delegate\, manage or lead a team. \nThis Friday at 11 am\, DCNet will host the second in a three-part series of management and leadership training sessions led by the Partnership for Public Service (http://www.ourpublicservice.org)\, an organization dedicated to helping the federal government become more efficient (in part by teaching us how to manage). Come join us to help learn how to navigate the often mystifying world of being an effective manager. These will be interactive discussions\, so we will give preference to participants have management experience (supervising at least one or more full-time staffers). \nSpace is limited and RSVP encouraged; participants interested in the full series are encouraged to RSVP for the remaining two workshops ASAP to secure your spot. Please bring your IDs as they will be checked at the door. \n——– \nSession 2: Motivating Others \nThe most successful organizations have highly-engaged and motivated employees. The Partnership’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government research dispels the common misperception that money is the primary driver of motivation\, revealing that it is the quality of one’s leaders and managers that has the greatest impact on engagement. \nIn this session\, we will employ a brainstorming approach to help participants identify actionable techniques for motivating their peers and/or employees. \nDate: October 9\, 2009 at 11am. \n——– \nUPCOMING Session 3: Coaching for Success and Improvement \nAs difficult as it is to have an honest performance discussion with a poor-performer\, it is necessary for the success of your office and for the well-being of the other members of your team. Engaging high-performing staff is an equally daunting task. \nIn this session\, we will provide an actionable framework for setting clear expectations\, providing concrete feedback and working with employees to further their career goals (i.e.\, coaching). As part of the session\, we will provide each participant with a discussion tool for use when delivering feedback and providing coaching to their employees. \nDate: November 20\, 2009 at 11am.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/management-training-series-part-2-motivating-others/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091001
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T213918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T213918Z
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SUMMARY:Registration Deadline: Fall 2009 Mentoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2009.  \nThe Democratic Communicators Network is launching the Fall 2009 Mentoring Program for House and Senate communications staffers. \nIf you are new to the Hill and would like to take part in the program\, we welcome your participation. If you have participated in the program as a mentee and would like to continue with a new mentor\, or if you would like to now serve as a mentor\, we encourage you to sign up again. If you have worked in communications on the Hill for two or more years\, please consider volunteering to serve as a mentor to new staff. \nFor those that are unfamiliar with the program\, the Democratic Communicators Network (www.democraticcommunicators.net) mentoring program was created to help new communications staff become familiar with resources\, learn about additional tools of the trade\, and make connections with senior communications staff on the Hill. Essentially\, the mentoring program provides a link to pass knowledge from more experienced communications directors to new press staffers. \nAfter four successful classes of graduates\, (the Spring 09 session had over 110 mentees and mentors from House and Senate offices!) we are ready to move forward with the next class of participants. Please note that previous mentors are welcome (and encouraged) to participate again. \nAbout the Program:  \nThis program is a three month commitment. Below is a link to a short survey for you to complete. Mentees will be matched to mentors based on the answers you provide us. \nEach month focuses on a central discussion theme with questions/exercises that the pairs are encouraged to review. These cover topics like your media plan\, press events\, and even advice on office politics. These topics are just suggestions to get discussion started; often pairs end up talking about a variety of other issues. You and your partner are asked to meet periodically throughout the month (approximately 4 hours a month is expected) and the DCNet team will follow up with each of you throughout the program to see how things are going.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/registration-deadline-fall-2009-mentoring-program/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090926
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T214019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T214019Z
UID:256-1253836800-1253923199@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:Media Training & Crisis Communications in a High-Stakes Environment
DESCRIPTION:  \nCapitol Hill is one of the most intense media environments in the world for a professional communicator.  From time to time\, Congressional Press Secretaries and Communications Directors are required to work with an adversarial media in a high-stakes scenario where failure is not an option.  When confronted with a crisis\, the difference between effective communications and making mistakes are what distinguishes the best communications professionals. \nFriday’s DCNet Seminar will be an opportunity for Capitol Hill communications staff to learn from seasoned media professionals about the “do’s” and “don’ts” when confronted with a high-stakes situation.  This will be the same media training that has benefited Fortune 50 CEOs\, candidates for the highest political offices and media professionals at all levels. \nDate: September 25th\, 2009 at 11am . \nBACKGROUND on MEDIA TRAINER: SHEILA HERSHOW \nSheila Hershow joined Dezenhall Resources\, Ltd. in 2000\, bringing extraordinary experience from the almost 30 years she spent as an award-winning broadcast news producer and correspondent and newspaper reporter. \nBefore becoming a Executive Vice President at Dezenhall\, Sheila worked as an investigative producer for ABC’s “20/20\,” “PrimeTime Live\,” and “World News Tonight” for 10 years\, winning major awards\, including the prestigious National Emmy\, National Press Club\, Investigative Reporters and Editors and National Headliner awards. She produced Sam Donaldson’s highly regarded series on Washington waste and served as his producer during ABC’s Election Night and Peabody Award-winning Millennium broadcasts. \nBefore that\, she spent four years as an investigative correspondent for CNN and reported for NPR\, newspapers and magazines.  Sheila covered the U.S. Department of Justice and federal courts for ABC News during the Microsoft anti-trust trial and the Whitewater and campaign finance grand juries. \nSheila also worked as a congressional investigator\, spearheading an investigation into the bombing of PanAm 103\, which received international praise for uncovering deadly flaws in airline security. \nBACKGROUND on MEDIA TRAINER: MARTIN KRAMER \nMarty joined Dezenhall Resources in April of 2002\, after 17 years at CNN\, most recently serving as Senior Producer for Diplomatic\, Military\, and National Security Affairs in the Washington Bureau. \nHis tenure at CNN included six years as Producer of White House coverage during both the Bush and Clinton administrations.  During that time\, CNN won the American Journalism Review Award for Best Network Coverage of the White House.  Traveling to 5 continents and all 50 states\, Marty also covered Presidential conventions from 1992 through 2000.  He was part of an Emmy award winning teams for his coverage of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the terrorist attacks of September 11th\, 2001. \nABOUT THE FIRM: DEZENHALL RESOURCES\, Ltd. \nFounded in 1987\, Dezenhall Resources\, Ltd. is a nationally recognized high-stakes communications and crisis management firm. Dezenhall Resources\, Ltd.  is typically engaged during times of intense scrutiny\, risk or competition. \nToday\, the firm handles a diverse set of clients\, ranging from issue coalitions and multi-national corporations\, to entertainment figures and other prominent individuals and public officials. Over the years\, Dezenhall Resources\, Ltd. has advised numerous non-profit organizations\, including colleges and universities\, health voluntary organizations\, research institutions and philanthropic groups.
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/media-training-crisis-communications-in-a-high-stakes-environment/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090919
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T214133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T214133Z
UID:257-1253232000-1253318399@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:DCNet Management Training Series: How to Be a Great Leader (*In Three Sessions or Less)
DESCRIPTION:Managing. It’s a key ingredient to leading a successful office. And yet\, unlike learning how to pitch a reporter\, write a bill or organize an event\, most of us have never been taught how to delegate\, manage or lead a team. \nStarting this Friday at 11am\, DCNet will host a three-part series of management and leadership training sessions led by the Partnership for Public Service\, an organization dedicated to helping the federal government become more efficient (in part by teaching us how to manage). Come join us to help learn how to navigate the often mystifying world of being an effective manager. These will be interactive discussions\, so we will give preference to participants have management experience (supervising at least one or more full-time staffers). \nSpace is limited and RSVP encouraged; participants interested in the full series are encouraged to RSVP for all three workshops ASAP to secure your spot. Please bring your IDs as they will be checked at the door. \n——– \nSession 1: Managing Relationships with your Peers and Supervisors  \nGood ideas and sound reasoning alone do not win support. The best leaders amass support for their perspectives by building relationships\, establishing credibility\, and effectively conveying how their ideas fit into the broader context. This session will focus on strategies for building effective relationships with your peers and supervisors in order to: \nEstablish effective working relationships\nInfluence and communicate with leaders and peers\nGain commitment and accountability from others\, even without authority\nDate: September 18th\, 2009 at 11am \n——– \nSession 2: Motivating Others \nThe most successful organizations have highly-engaged and motivated employees. The Partnership’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government research dispels the common misperception that money is the primary driver of motivation\, revealing that it is the quality of one’s leaders and managers that has the greatest impact on engagement. \nIn this session\, we will employ a brainstorming approach to help participants identify actionable techniques for motivating their peers and/or employees. \nDate: October 9\, 2009 at 11am \n——– \nSession 3: Coaching for Success and Improvement \nAs difficult as it is to have an honest performance discussion with a poor-performer\, it is necessary for the success of your office and for the well-being of the other members of your team. Engaging high-performing staff is an equally daunting task. \nIn this session\, we will provide an actionable framework for setting clear expectations\, providing concrete feedback and working with employees to further their career goals (i.e.\, coaching). As part of the session\, we will provide each participant with a discussion tool for use when delivering feedback and providing coaching to their employees. \nDate: November 20\, 2009 at 11am
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-management-training-series-how-to-be-a-great-leader-in-three-sessions-or-less/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090912
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T214235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T214235Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussions on Health Reform Events and Messages
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is talking about health reform Town Halls and other message events in August. Do you have a great success story or advice about what not to do? Want to hear the inside scoop about what other offices are doing to communicate with the public about health care? \nOn Friday\, September 11 at 11:30 AM\, DCNet will hold a roundtable discussion where House and Senate communications staff can share experiences and advice from health care reform events held in their districts. \nPlease come prepared with at least two examples from your own experiences of health reform events or message strategies–both successful and unsuccessful–to share with other staffers.\nWhat: Roundtable Discussions on Health Reform Events and Messages\nWho: Democratic House and Senate Communications Staffers\nWhen: Friday\, September 11 at 11:30 AM (NEW TIME)
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/roundtable-discussions-on-health-reform-events-and-messages/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090620
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T214323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T214323Z
UID:259-1245369600-1245455999@demcoms.net
SUMMARY:DCNet Training Seminar: Video 101 for Staffers
DESCRIPTION:Join DCNet Friday\, June 19th at 2pm in person or via online webinar\, to learn the basics of video and new media from experts who will review different video opportunities for Congressional offices\, present examples of Member videos\, and note different platforms for creating and distributing videos. \nThis event\, which is being held in coordination with The Democratic Caucus and the New Organizing Institute http://neworganizing.com/hill\, and Democratic Communicators Network\, will cover the basics of video production and strategy. We will also be holding a future event where we will feature more advanced video techniques. \nSpeakers:\n* Antonio Peronace\, Director of Multimedia and Technology\, Democratic Caucus\n* Chris Northcross\, Video Specialist\, Democratic Caucus\n* Quentin Kruger\, Fmr. Director of Photography\, Obama For America
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/dcnet-training-seminar-video-101-for-staffers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090616
DTSTAMP:20260526T051801
CREATED:20140727T214417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140727T214417Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Speakers Series: Celinda Lake
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, June 15th\, at Noon\, DCNet’s Distinguished Speakers Series will host speaker Celinda Lake\, President of Lake Research Partners (http://www.lakeresearch.com). Ms. Lake is one of the country’s preeminent Democratic strategists\, conducting polling on behalf of a wide range of federal and state elected officials\, as well as organized labor and issue advocacy groups. She has won widespread acclaim for her successful campaign efforts to elect female Democrats to all levels of political office\, as well as her groundbreaking findings on ways to promote a public health insurance alternative. \nMs. Lake will discuss her work to assemble and distribute data regarding the most effective word choices used to promote a variety of policy initiatives. By relying on hard data about the words that are proven to resonate with constituents\, Democratic communicators can make the most effective choices to create powerful arguments to incorporate into their messages. There will be time for questions so come prepared to ask about how polling works and how you can use the results in your busy press operations. \nCommunications professionals often decide between competing message frames to persuade a listener or convey a point of view. When making these decisions\, quantitative data can inform our choice of the most effective message. Large-scale polling operations like Gallup and Rasmussen\, measure broad trends such as personal and policy approval ratings. But firms that work with focus groups can serve as invaluable resources by testing the effectiveness of specific words and frames. By making subtle changes in how we communicate\, we can utilize proven language to maximize a positive response to our message and the Democratic policies we support. \nWhat: DCNet Distinguished Speakers Series: Celinda Lake\, President of Lake Research Partners\nWhen: Monday\, June 15th\, Noon-1 pm
URL:https://demcoms.net/event/distinguished-speakers-series-celinda-lake/
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