BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
Construction Writers Association 2007 Annual Meeting is scheduled for May
2-4, 2007, at the Marriott at Metro Center, Washington, DC. The Annual
Meeting headline speaker will be Congressman Ray LaHood (R-IL). Following
LaHood's speech, an industry panel will delve further into issues of
politics and their impact on the construction industry. Best-selling author
and expert on the highway system Dan McNichol will be featured as the
kick-off speaker for CWA's 50th anniversary year, which begins in 2007 and
concludes in 2008. The CWA meeting will also include tours, a "Fundamentals
of Construction Writing" education session, the Annual Meeting Awards
Dinner, and election of officers and directors.
Early Wednesday evening, May 2, a welcoming reception will be hosted by
the Portland Cement Association at its Washington offices, which are
located in the District's first LEED(R)-certified building, which is owned
and occupied by the National Association of Realtors. A mini-tour of the
building will be included.
"Fundamentals of Construction Writing" will be presented on Thursday
morning, May 3. Educational segments include: A panel discussion titled
"Getting the Story Started," which will focus on outlining, brainstorming,
and other techniques to overcome writer's block; a presentation by Mike
Manion of Vistage International called "Perfecting the 30-Second Pitch," an
opportunity for attendees to create brief descriptions of their jobs, their
organizations, or the stories they are pitching; and another panel
discussion called "How to Be a Contract Writer," about developing a
long-term relationship with a client, working out contracts and retainers,
and so forth.
Tentative plans for Thursday afternoon include a buffet luncheon and
break-out session, to be followed by the CWA Board of Directors Meeting and
a tour of a local building project. Thursday evening will be devoted to the
Annual Meeting Awards Dinner, featuring presentation of the CWA Journalism
and Photography Awards. Our Friday morning session will begin with a brief
business meeting and election of officers.
Friday morning's Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker will be Congressman Ray
LaHood, (R-IL). He will be followed by a panel of construction industry
association government relations representatives who will talk about the
political outlook for construction. Concluding the annual meeting, but
kicking-off CWA's 50th anniversary year, best-selling author and expert on
the highway system Dan McNichol will talk about the 50-year history of the
Interstate System.
For details on hotel and meeting registration, visit the association's
website at http://www.constructionwriters.org or call the CWA office at
847-398-7756 for information and a registration form.
The Construction Writers Association is a non-profit, non-partisan,
international organization for journalists, publicists, photographers, and
marketing communications professionals serving the information needs of the
construction industry. By providing opportunities for networking,
education, recognition, and fellowship, CWA helps foster a strong
community-and improve the quality of construction writing. The organization
has nearly 300 members and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2008. For
more information, visit http://www.constructionwriters.org
For additional information, contact
Sheila Wertz, Executive Director
Construction Writers Association
P.O. Box 5586, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
Telephone 847-398-7756.
Fax 847-590-5241
Email office@constructionwriters.org
http://www.constructionwriters.org
SOURCE Construction Writers Association
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CONTACT:
Sheila Wertz, Executive Director of
Construction Writers Association, +1-847-398-7756, or Fax,
+1-847-590-5241, or office@constructionwriters.org
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