Registration: $25 for members, $35 for non-members, $15 for student members and $20 for student non-members. Aloha attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail Darcie Scharfenstein at or Patrick Williams at .

A Very Special Occasion
2009 ILIMA AWARDS • Thursday, May 7, 2009 • Ala Moana Hotel

Join IABC Hawaii for a look at the best work of 2008 by Hawaii’s top communications professionals! Celebrate the best communications work done in Hawaii in 2008, featuring awards in 11 possible categories from writing to graphic design to blogs and comprehensive PR campaigns. Entries are being judged by IABC chapters from across the U.S. mainland. Winners will be notified the week of April 13th - but don’t wait!

5:30 pm - No-host Cocktails/Viewing of Entries
6:30 pm - Dinner

7:45 pm - Awards Program

RSVP ONLINE by April 30

Or contact Lynne Unemori at 543-7972 or

Members 
$420/table of eight 
$60/member
Non-Members 
$520/table of eight 
$70/non-member

Aloha attire • $2 parking with validation • No shows will be billed

2009 is a year of changes at PBS Hawaii: plans for a new home on Nimitz Highway, a fresh slate of original, locally produced programming and a ramped up online presence through blogs, Twitter and social media. Find out how the nonprofit broadcaster is reaching new audiences while staying true to its core mission of educating, enlightening and inspiring through high-quality programming and services.

Our speaker is Leslie Wilcox, PBS Hawaii’s chief executive officer, president and blogger-in-chief (http://leslienotes.typepad.com/). She took the helm of PBS Hawaii in March 2007 after a long and varied career in Hawaii’s broadcast and print news media. She’s committed to “breaking the glass” of the TV monitor to engage with people in all of our communities, including online.

Directions: Pioneer Plaza, 20th Floor. Parking available in the public garage at Harbor Court (75 cents per half hour for up to 2 hours; $1.50 per half hour thereafter) and the Plaza Club ($5.50 for 2 hours; pay cash at the door. After 2 hours, $3 per half hour paid to booth attendant).

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail organizers or .

From newspaper headlines to corporate boardrooms to the halls of politics, questions abound about the recession: How bad will it get? When will the recovery begin? Are there any silver linings?

For answers, we turn to some experts in economic forecasting – the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO), one of our state’s premier sources for market predictions and emerging trends. UHERO’s tools have been used to measure the economic impact on Hawaii of events such as the recession of the 1990s, natural disasters like hurricanes, and 9/11.

Our speaker is Dr. Byron Gangnes, the director of UHERO’s Hawaii Economy Project, which focuses on the essential economic roles of the visitor industry and construction as well as Hawaii’s links with economies in Asia.

In addition, the UHERO website is a treasure trove of practical economic data and research. Dr. Gangnes will demonstrate how to access UHERO’s online resources for use in your own research.

Wednesday, February 11
Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor
• 11 to 11:30 a.m.—Networking and Registration
• 11:30-noon—Buffet Lunch
• Noon - 1 p.m.—Program

Registration: $25 for members, $35 for non-members, $15 for student members and $20 for student non-members. Business attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail Darcie Scharfenstein at or Patrick Williams at .

4-Color Stories in a 24-7 Media Environment

Hawaii’s enduring monthly magazines have been well-written and avidly read sources of information and entertainment for decades. But the habits of many news consumers are changing as the media landscape evolves. How are print magazines adapting? What strategies are proving effective? Long-term, what can be expected for monthlies? Find out how two of our islands’ premier magazines are faring with our speakers:

David Tumilowicz, publisher of Hawaii Business magazine. Founded in 1955, Hawaii Business is the oldest regional business magazine in the United States. Among Hawaii Business’ awards are gold, silver and bronze awards for editorial excellence and design from the Alliance of Area Business Publications.

A. Kam Napier, editor of Honolulu magazine, which has chronicled the events in Hawaii for more than 120 years. Each month the magazine takes an unblinking look at contemporary issues. Honolulu writes stories that matter - and stories that celebrate the unique culture, heritage and lifestyle of the Islands.

Wednesday, January 14
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Plaza Club

11 - 11:30 a.m.: Networking and Registration
11:30 to noon: Buffet Lunch
Noon to 1 p.m.: Program

Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members, $15 student members, $20 student non-members.

Business attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail Patrick Williams at .

Join us for IABC Hawaii’s annual half-day seminar! Hawaii’s top communications professionals discuss communication’s role in unifying and transforming individuals and companies during changing economic times. Mark your calendar now and plan to spend a worthwhile half-day with your business communications peers from the corporate, non-profit and public sectors.

Friday, November 14
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Plaza Club

11 a.m. - Registration

11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Buffet Lunch

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. - Keynote Lunch Address by CEO Panel
Communicating Transformational Change in a Challenging Environment
CEOs who have effectively communicated transformational change will share their insights and lessons learned from their own personal experience.  The panel will be moderated by Ann Botticelli, VP for Community Relations & Communications for Kamehameha Schools.  Sharing their firsthand knowledge are:
Susan Au Doyle, President, Aloha United Way
Erwin Hudelist, President, Hagadone Printing
Tim Schools, President, American Savings Bank
Chuck Sted, President and CEO, Hawaii Pacific Health

1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Session I
Social or New Media in a Changing Economic and Workforce Environment
Todd Hattori, IABC Executive Board President & technology acquisition services manager for the Washington State Department of Information Services will offer his insight on technology in this ever changing economic and workforce environment.  How do “boomers” want their information compared to “Gen Xers,” and why does it matter?

3:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Session II
News Coverage in a Changing Media Environment
From layoffs and budget cuts to streaming video and blogs, the local media has been hit with many dramatic changes.  How have these changes impacted the way journalists cover elections and other news?  How do media relations professionals adjust to the changes in local media?  How can we work with local media to continue to get our messages out to our stakeholders during these changing times?” An informative panel moderated by Chad Lovell, Kamehameha Schools Communications Specialist, will be comprised of these media representatives:
Dan Dennison, News Director, KHNL
Ed Lynch, City Editor, Honolulu Star Bulletin
Steve Petranik, Local News Editor, Honolulu Advertiser
Brenda Salgado, Assignment Editor, KGMB
Sheryl Turbeville, Assignment Editor, KHON
Wanda Wehr, Assignment Editor, KITV

4:30 - 6 p.m. IABC Mahalo and Networking Reception
Allow IABC to buy you a drink and say mahalo for attending its inaugural Be Heard Confernce!  Also, enjoy this special chance to make connections with some of Hawaii’s most talented communication professionals.

Business attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 228-0211 or e-mail Darcie Scharfenstein at or Elizabeth Ahana at .

Sponsors:

In the midst of a downturn in the tourism industry, Wally Amos is opening a second Chip & Cookie store here in Hawaii on September 21st.  Hear about how he is overcoming the challenges of opening a new retail location in these trying times right in the heart of Waikiki. 

This inspirational speaker is guaranteed to turn your glass from half empty to half full!

Most people go through life as if they were living out the movie Ground Hog Day.  One day a time, same thing every day, never breaking the cycle.  Then there are those people who wake up every day with a mission to live out their dreams and to inspire others to connect with their potential.  Wally Amos is one of those - a man with a mission.

September 23, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Da Hukilau - Executive Center, Lower Level
1088 Bishop Street - Downtown Honolulu
$4 validated parking

Sponsored by the American Marketing Association.
$35 for AMA Members • $50 Non-AMA Members

While many commercial radio stations in Hawaii struggle with the economic downturn, 2008 has been a banner year for Hawaii Public Radio. Hawaii’s only statewide nonprofit radio station features an expanded news staff, an ever-growing slate of original local programming, and the imminent re-launch of the KIPO 89.3 FM broadcast service with more power and a larger service area.

Tune-in to the secret to their success! Hear the inside story from:
• President and general manager Michael Titterton. He has worked in and around all aspects of public radio since 1974, in several cities and states.  He has been building and running community stations since 1983, and came to HPR in 1999. He’s a native of London, England, where he was a tool-and-die maker.

• General assignment reporter Ben Markus, who came to HPR from the newsroom of public station KUAC in Fairbanks, Alaska; before that, he was a reporter for Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, California . He has a degree in History from UC-Davis, and a passion for public radio journalism. He’s a native of the Bay Area.

Wednesday, August 13
Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor

11 to 11:30 a.m. Networking and Registration
11:30-noon Buffet Lunch
Noon - 1 p.m. Program

REGISTER ONLINE by August 11 with Visa, MasterCard or American Express, or mail checks today to IABC-Hawaii, P.O. Box 3434, Honolulu, HI 96801 (payable to IABC-Hawaii).

Business attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 228-0211 or e-mail Darcie Scharfenstein at or Patrick Williams at .

The University of Hawaii football season is just eight weeks away - find out what is in store for the Warriors on and off the field. How will the program build on the momentum from last year’s amazing season? In a slowing economy, what promotions and incentives can fans look forward to? How will the budget crunch impact the football team and the rest of UH Manoa’s athletics programs?

Our speakers are:
Head coach Greg McMackin. After two championship seasons as defensive coordinator at UH, he was named the new head coach of the Warrior football program in January. His coaching experiences span the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks as well as college football powerhouses Texas Tech and the University of Miami.

John McNamara, associate athletics director for external affairs. McNamara ensures that all external areas are communicating and working in conjunction with each other, so the department’s efforts are coordinated and optimized. This includes marketing, corporate partnerships, media relations, advertising, promotions, licensing, and merchandising, as well as overseeing television, radio, computer operations, and Internet initiatives.

When: Wednesday, July 9, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Networking & Registration: 11 – 11:30 am
Buffet Lunch: 11:30 – noon
Program: Noon – 1:00 pm

Where: The Plaza Club, 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor

COST: $25 IABC members; $35 non-members; $15 student members; $20 student non-members.

REGISTER ONLINE or 228-0211 by Monday, July 7. If you have questions, contact Darcie Scharfenstein at or Patrick Williams at .

Featuring Bill Dorman, Managing Editor of Asia Pacific Broadcast for Bloomberg News

How people seek out news and use information is evolving – and that means realities for communications professionals are changing rapidly. With so many emerging and interactive media outlets, audiences have far more choices.

Our guest speaker, Bill Dorman, is the Managing Editor of Asia Pacific Broadcast for Bloomberg News. He will discuss how we have moved beyond the stage of “traditional media vs. new media” and how the news media is increasingly looking at combinations of the two. Dorman will explore how the information explosion is affecting an already competitive market and what changes audiences can expect in how news is delivered.

Based in Tokyo, Dorman manages 75 people across two networks and five countries and is responsible for all editorial content and production from the region, as well as content appearing on affiliate stations in Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Australia. He spent more than 21 years at CNN, covering both business news and general news, including stints in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Tokyo and New York. 

As the global news landscape continues is fast-track to acceleration, “Something Old, Something New” will answer your questions and help you keep pace in your communications work.

Monday, June 16 at the Plaza Club
• Networking & Registration: 11 to 11:30 am,
• Buffet Lunch: 11:30 to noon
• Program: Noon to 1 p.m. (include Q&A)

REGISTER ONLINE OR VIA PHONE BY noon, Thursday, June 12.
Registration fees for members $25; non-members $35; student members $15; student non-members $20.
Directions: Pioneer Plaza, top floor. Parking available in the public garage at Harbor Court ($0.75 per half hour up to 2 hours; thereafter $1.50 per half hour) and The Plaza Club (3.00 per half hour paid to booth attendant upon departure.)

For more information: Call 585-7931 x105 or email Darcie Scharfenstein at or Patrick Williams at .
Payment: Visa, MC, & AmEx Charge card payments may be made online. Checks can be made payable to: IABC-Hawaii and mailed in advance to: IABC Hawaii Chapter, P.O. Box 3434, Honolulu, HI 96801

Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. Dress code is business aloha.

Looking for an edge on the competition? Insight into your target audiences? Market research can uncover hidden trends, contradict conventional wisdom and bring new knowledge into your campaigns. Find out how the field of market research, polls and surveys is evolving and how to bring the most up-to-date practices into your work.

Our speaker is:
Jim Dannemiller, president of SMS Research Hawaii, a market research firm with more than 40 years of experience in identifying trends in our Islands. His research and analysis has helped organizations serve their customers better and shaped policies by lawmakers

Wednesday, May 14
Plaza Club
Networking & Registration: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Buffet Lunch: 11:30 to noon
Program: Noon to 1 p.m. (include Q&A)

Cost: $25 members; $ 35 non-members; $15 student members; $20 student non-members.

REGISTER ONLINE by noon, Monday, May 12.
Directions: Pioneer Plaza, top floor. Parking available in the public garage at Harbor Court ($0.75 per half hour up to 2 hours; thereafter $1.50 per half hour) and The Plaza Club (3.00 per half hour paid to booth attendant upon departure.)

For more information: Call 585-7931 x105 or or Patrick Williams at .

Payment: Visa, MC, & AmEx Charge card payments may be made online. Checks can be made payable to: IABC-Hawaii and mailed in advance to: IABC Hawaii Chapter, P.O. Box 3434, Honolulu, HI 96801

Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. Dress code is business aloha. 

Business Sustainability Seminar: Applying Profitable Sustainability Solutions to Businesses DOWNLOAD FLYER for more information (PDF download).

May 7, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Natsunoya Tea House
1935 Makanani Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817

Japanese Lunch • Green Tea • Parking Available

Cost: $25 per person
REGISTER ONLINE now!

The focus of this luncheon is real life sustainable solutions that make business sense, too.  You’ll learn about current solutions and how they can save money; generate revenue and even create better products while having little or no environmental impact.  Participants will be presented with 5 sustainable steps to implement right now into their organization or family.  Also, ideas for the future will be discussed. 

Kevin Loscotoff, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart’s environmental goals are simple and straightforward: To be supplied 100 percent by renewable energy; to create zero waste; and to sell products that sustain our resources and the environment.  Mr. Loscotoff will update us on what Wal-Mart is doing to meet its goals here in Hawaii, nationally and globally.  “Sustainability is more than just a responsibility,” Loscotoff said.  “It’s an opportunity for all of us to bring about real and sustainable change.”

Erwin Hudelist, President, Hagedone Printing Company.  An advocate for the environment long before “sustainability” became a buzz-word, Erwin Hudelist received the Investing in the Environment Award from the State of Hawaii in 1994.  Mr. Hudelist has a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, a Master’s degree in Print Engineering and the practical experience of running a company for more than 17 years.  Mr. Hudelist will explain how Hagadone has become a nationally recognized leader in environmental responsibility despite the challenges of being a manufacturing business in Hawaii. 

A Very Special Occasion: 2008 ILIMA AWARDS
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ala Moana Hotel

Join IABC Hawaii for a look at the best work of 2007 by Hawaii’s top communications professionals!

Celebrate the best communications work done in Hawaii in 2007, featuring awards in 11 possible categories from writing to graphic design to blogs and comprehensive PR campaigns. Entries are being judged by IABC chapters from across the U.S. mainland. Winners will be notified the week of April 9th - but don’t wait! Reserve your tables or seats now.

Ala Moana Hotel
Thursday, April 24th
5:30 pm - No-host Cocktails/Viewing of Entries
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm - Awards Program

Menu
Mesculun Greens and Grilled Vegetables with a Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa paired with Blackened Mahi Mahi and Wasabi Beurre Blanc.
Steamed White Rice and Stir Fried Oriental Vegetables

Kona Chocolate Torte with Berry Coulis

RSVP ONLINE by April 21

Or contact Elizabeth Ahana at or 534-3872.

Members
$420/table of eight
$60/member

Non-Members
$520/table of eight
$70/non-member

Aloha attire • $2 parking with validation • No shows will be billed

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Plaza Club

Sustainability. It’s gaining momentum in board rooms, the media, in the halls of politics and in our communities. What does it mean for a company to be sustainable? How can it be ingrained in a company’s daily practice? And how is it communicated effectively to employees and management?

Jennifer Sabas, J.D. | Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008
Have a seat at the management table and join us on Wed., February 13, at for a revealing discussion with Jennifer Sabas, J.D., Hawaii Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye.

Hong Kong Harbor View Seafood Restaurant
Aloha Tower Marketplace | January 31, 2008

You’re invited to IABC Hawaii’s New Year’s Celebration where you’ll enjoy a Chinese feast created by Hong Kong Harbor View Seafood Restaurant, catch up with old IABC friends, and meet many new ones. 

How Mainland Brands Establish Themselves in the Local Market
January 23, 2008
In the past decade, mainland brands have flocked to Hawaii, bringing greater selection and competitive pricing to local consumers. However, our islands present a unique challenge for out-of-state companies – we are geographically isolated, with a unique local culture and ethnically diverse population. How do mainland brands establish good reputations in Hawaii?