Public Affairs and Government (PAG) Section


Networking/Educational Opportunities

• Join us in San Diego for the PRSA 2009 International Conference, Nov. 7-10.
  
  Public Affairs and Government Section hosted events include:
  - Half-day preconference seminar: "The National Incident Management (NIMS) Training Session"
  - PD Workshop: "The Joint Information Center (JIC) and Media Relations During Domestic Incidents
  - Networking Luncheon at Asti Ristorante
  
  Click here for full details and to register!
  
  
• Recent Event: PAG full-day conference:
  
  Wednesday, June 24, 2009
  Full-day PAG Conference
  ASAE & The Center Conference Facilities
  1575 I Street N.W.
  Washington, D.C.
  
  Click here to view the full details and schedule.
  
  
• Network with us online: PAG is now on LinkedIn.
• Make contacts while enhancing your skills. Fill out our volunteer interest form and join our leadership.

Industry Intelligence


Newly Featured resource (video): Most emergencies and events are handled locally, but major incidents may require additional assistance. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was developed so responders from various jurisdictions can work together in response to natural disasters, emergencies or large events. Stephanie McFarland, APR, now talks with Lauri-Ellen Smith, APR, special assistant to the sheriff of Jacksonville, Fla., and Joseph V. Trahan, III, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, president and CEO, Trahan & Associates, about the benefits of this training program. The three will also be presenting at our upcoming full-day conference. Full registration details are available here.

Click here for the interview!

Featured resource (video): Stephanie McFarland, APR, now talks with Bob Dittmer, APR, on strategic public relations planning. During his 30 years in public relations, Dittmer has worked as a military public affairs leader, private-agency owner and an academic leader. Through his work, he has strived to bring value and strong ethical practice to the public relations field. His efforts and accomplishments have been recognized by the U.S. Army, NATO, PRSA and the Defense Information School. Dittmer currently is director of public relations graduate studies and sequence coordinator of the public relations undergraduate sequence at Indiana University. He is also academic advisor to the university’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter and Jaguar Communications, the Chapter’s student-operated public relations agency.

Click here to listen to part 1.
Click here to listen to part 2.

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About the Public Affairs and Government Section

The Public Affairs and Government  Section strives to enhance the overall knowledge and skills of public affairs and communications professionals in all levels of government and branches of the military, as well as those from counseling firms, corporations and associations who are responsible for communicating with various audiences on public policy or public safety issues. The Section provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and approaches used to successfully participate in the public affairs, government and military arenas.


Learn more about the PAG Section's benefits of membership.