IABC NASHVILLE CONNECTOR:
DECEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
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FROM OUR PRESIDENT: 2021 REFLECTIONS |
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
As we gear up for the holidays and spend time with loved ones, this time of year is a welcome opportunity for reflection.
2021 has been quite the year. And the past two years have been challenging, to say the least. Through the highs and lows, the members of our IABC Nashville family have risen to the occasion with thoughtfulness, professionalism, and support for one another.
I am immensely grateful for IABC and the professional and personal opportunities this organization offers. Serving as Nashville’s chapter president has helped me grow in many ways – as a leader, communicator, and as a person – and I am thankful for our members, friends and board members who have supported this growth.
I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together this year. We facilitated five top-notch professional development sessions, celebrated our communications peers through our awards program, hosted valuable in-person networking events, and received IABC Chapter Management Awards for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Chapter Events. None of this would be possible without our dedicated and passionate board of directors, and I’d like to extend a huge thank you to our board members for all their contributions this year.
It has been an honor to serve alongside this wonderful group of people, and I’m excited to see the momentum continue in 2022.
As we look to transition into the new year, we also transition our IABC Nashville board (see our announcement of new officers below). Please join me in congratulating and welcoming our 2022 IABC Nashville board of directors. I am absolutely thrilled to pass the presidential torch to Kristin Appelman in 2022! Kristin, Marketing Manager at Concept Technology and longtime IABC Nashville board member, is a natural collaborator, leader, and overall rock star, and I can’t wait to see what we will accomplish under her leadership.
Thank you, all, for being an important part of the IABC Nashville family. Enjoy the holiday and new year with friends and family, and I look forward to connecting again in the new year.
Signing off,
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Kerry Burke
2021 President, IABC Nashville
Phone: 860-227-0229
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ANNOUNCING OUR
2022 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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We are pleased to share the official approved slate for the 2022 IABC Nashville Executive Board of Directors as listed below. This list was developed by the Nominating Committee based on nominations from chapter members and discussions initiated with members by the Nominating Committee. The slate has been approved by the Nominating Committee, the current Executive Board of Directors, and the IABC Nashville chapter members. Officers will take office starting January 1, 2022, and will hold office until replaced by their duly elected and qualified successors.
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President:
Kristin Appelman
Concept Technology, Inc.
Past President:
Kerry Burke
Cigna
President-Elect and Vice President, Social Media:
Michael Payne
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Secretary:
Natalie Simpson
Lovell Communications
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Vice President, Finance:
Tom Kenley
Rogers Group
Vice President, Membership:
Katie Adkisson
REED Public Relations
Vice President, Professional Development:
Tayhlor Blackwell
REED Public Relations
Vice President, Communications:
Anna Strong
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
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Vice President, Awards:
Hunter Collins
Cumberland Creative
Vice President at Large:
Genma Holmes
Holmes Pest Control
Vice President at Large:
Birdie Loeffler
ProAssurance
Vice President at Large:
Mollye Dietrich
HCA Healthcare
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Congratulations to our newly elected Executive Board of Directors! |
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CHAPTER LEADERSHIP AWARDS: DUE JAN. 14 |
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Do you know a dedicated IABC Nashville member who is a rising star, outstanding leader in the communications profession, or a major contributor to the community?
Nominate them for one of our individual leadership awards today! Nominations are open until midnight Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, and the award winners will be recognized at our January professional development event. We look forward to celebrating communications leaders who help make IABC Nashville what it is today!
New this year in the individual leadership awards is the Community Leader Award. This award will be given to a leader in the Nashville community whose profession is NOT communications, yet they exemplify excellent communications skills. They uplift the communications profession and are supportive of our work at IABC. These can be community leaders, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, etc.
Last year's individual winners include:
- Rising Star - Kristin Appelman
- Communicator of the Year - Michael Deas, ABC, SCMP
- Hall of Fame - Genma Holmes
Nominate at the links below:
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A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY MIXER |
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We had a great time at our holiday mixer earlier this month. Thank you to everyone who joined to eat, drink, and be merry with us! New connections blossomed, old friendships were rekindled, and fun was certainly had by all!
A special thanks to our sponsor, Joe Diorio, for helping us award one lucky attendee with a signed copy of his new book, "A Few Words About Words." Congratulations to Kelsea Smith, Senior Advisor of Enterprise Communications at Cigna, who took home the prize.
We look forward to more in-person mixers in the new year. Keep an eye out for emails announcing details.
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Looking for a new career in the new year? Check out the following job opportunity: |
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Manager of Strategy Creative Services
HCA Healthcare
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Stay Connected! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to get the latest news on our chapter and the International Association of Business Communicators. |
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