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2008 VGC Annual Meeting (June 18, 2008)

"Responding to Changing Needs of Media and Changes in Technology"

Hear from a slate of creative, innovative and experienced communicators who’ve responded to changes in how the media does business and to changes in technology.  What lessons can we learn?

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with government communicators from around the state!  *PLUS* every attendee will receive a free VGC flash drive! Make your plans now to attend.

9:30 - 10 a.m.
Registration, Coffee and Networking

10 - 10:05 a.m.
Introductory Remarks
Renee Dallman, VGC President and Communications Specialist, James City County

10:05 - 10:15 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Hon. Pat O’Bannon, Vice Chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Using Social Media - Are you on YouTube? Can you face Facebook?
Jennifer Smith, Communications Officer, Arlington County; Jeff Tiller, Deputy Press Secretary, Gov. Tim Kaine; and Rex Pyle, Web Coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management

11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Break

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting, Introductions and Election of Officers
Door prize drawing #1

12:15 - 1 p.m.
Lunch

1 - 2 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Journalism Convergence
Debora Wenger, Professor of Convergence & New Media, Virginia Commonwealth University; Donna M. Reed, Vice President of News and Multimedia Strategy, Publishing Division, Media General

2 - 2:15 p.m.
Break 
Door prize drawing #2

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Working with the Media Inside and Out
Bill Farrar, APR, former press secretary, Mayor Wilder, now covers Richmond's government for the Richmond Free Press and Richmond Magazine, and teaches strategic public relations at VCU as well as consulting. He has worked for local government and now covers local government.

3:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Door prize drawing #3

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