Interchange

The Association of West Michigan Communication Professionals

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The mission of Interchange is to provide a forum for the discussion of communication issues and to promotes diversity, accessibility, and high standards of ethical and professional practice for communication professionals. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our members and are proud to provide this year's schedule of stimulating topics.  
 
Programs are presented the second Wednesday of each month throughout the September-April season. The 1.5 hour meetings focus on a dynamic interchange facilitated by qualified communication professionals. A variety of topics will stimulate your mind and invigorate your communication practices. In addition, the participation fee includes lunch!     
 

2011-2012 Programs

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2010
Creating and Promoting an Idea
Speaker: AJ Paschka, 5x5 Night winner

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Using Social Media to
Promote Your Cause
Speaker: Bridget Clark Whitney, executive director, Kids Food Basket

 

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Behind the Scenes:
Clark Retirement Community LipDub
Speakers: Mary Pirkola, Communications Specialist - News & Information Services, GVSU; Kim Roberts, associate professor - School of Communications, GVSU (LipDub producer); and Jane Brierley, director of marketing and admissions, Clark Retirement Community

 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Making the Move: UICA
Speaker: Jeff Meeuwsen, executive director, Urban Institute for
Contemporary Arts (UICA)

 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Starring You:
How to Talk to the Media
Speaker: Shelley Irwin, WGVU morning show host/producer; WGVU TV Ask the Expert

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
LaughFest: A Festival for Laughs...
and for a Purpose
Speakers: Leann Arkema, president and CEO, and Wendy Wigger, community relations director, Gilda's Club Grand Rapids

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Community Impact of Fulton Street Farmers Market
Speakers: Melissa Harrington, market manager and Christine Helms-Maletic, development project manager, Fulton Street Farmers Market

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Communicator of the Year
Join us for our year-end gathering as we celebrate the conclusion of our 2011/12 season and recognize an area business/community leader with our Communicator of the Year award.

Reservations
Individual participation fees are $20 for members, $30 for non-members, and $15 for students. Program only without lunch is $10. 
 
Reservations are due the Friday prior to each meeting date. When reserving by e-mail or phone with a credit card, please include your name, company name, member or non-member status and phone number. Cancellations made within 24 hours of each event and no-shows will be billed, although a representative of your firm can attend in your place.

Payments may be made at the door, or prior to each meeting by mailing a check endorsed to "Interchange" to Interchange, P.O. Box 1142, Grand Rapids MI  49503. Credit card payments for annual membership and the annual membership value package can be made from our Membership page.
Annual Membership: $40
 
Annual Season Pass: $150 
(includes membership and all program fees, a $200 value)
 
Reserve and pay for your spot now for the upcoming meetings (if you would like to make reservations with a credit card for more than one person, or more than one meeting, please email Michelle Bennett and she will issue you an invoice via PayPal):
Resevation type
Meeting Date
Name of person attending

 
Meeting Time and Location
Interchange meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30am to 1pm.  Most meetings are held at the , which is located within the University Club of Grand Rapids on the 10th floor of the Fifth Third Center at 111 Lyon Street in downtown Grand Rapids. Discounted parking is offered in the Fifth Third Bank parking ramp (bring your parking ticket to the meeting for validation), which can be accessed from Monroe or Ottawa Avenues.