Sacramento Public Relations Association

Professional Speakers Series
Gary Dietrich Citizen Voice President & Political Analyst A Journalists Perspective on the 2008 Political Campaigns
Thursday, January 15, 2009 Café Giappetto, 1107 Front Street, Old Sacramento Registration/Networking: 11:30am - Noon Luncheon/Presentation: Noon – 1pm
Encompassing everything from unprecedented voter turnout to the emergence of social media in grassroots campaigning, 2008 was an exciting year in political communications. Gary Dietrich, non-partisan political commentator and host of Citizen Voice will share a journalists’ perspective on the communication strategies of the 2008 political campaigns, California propositions and presidential election. Gary Dietrich will discuss: Communication strategies of the key campaigns Critical role of opinion polling and research Emergence of social media a key factor in the political process And much more
REGISTRATION DEADLINE Monday, January 12 at Noon The cost is $25 for SPRA members and $30 for nonmembers. The cost to all registrants after the deadline is $30. Please pay, at registration, with cash, check, or money order. *You must RSVP by the deadline in order to receive your meal selection.* Drop-in attendees will only be offered what the kitchen can provide. Parking validation is not provided, but we recommend parking in the Cityof Sacramento parking lot. Lunch Choices: Penne Bolognese Turkey Panini Chicken Caesar Salad HOW TO REGISTER Click here or the "RSVP NOW " button above. Please include your full name, organization, phone number, e-mail address, membership status (please apply separately for each attendee), and entree choice. PLEASE NOTE: SPRA is now accepting online credit card payments via PayPal. Checks and cash are still also accepted, but PayPal is strongly recommended. The PayPal option will appear as a button on the RSVP confirmation window that launches after you submit your initial information. the PAYPAL prepayment option Questions: If you have questions about this event, please send your message to rsvp@spra.org.