California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)

One of CAPIO’s strengths is the amount of professional and institutional knowledge our members have. On Wednesday, December 11 at 1 p.m., some of our longest-serving members will share their expertise and offer advice during our first CAPIO Past Presidents “Ask Me Anything” webinar! During this FREE webinar, these CAPIO past presidents will be on hand to answer all of your questions about career advancement, crisis communications, graphic design, and anything else: ⭐ Lael Wageneck, MPA, APR, Public Information Officer for the County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department ⭐ Christine Brainerd, MPA, APR, Communications Manager for the City of Folsom ⭐ C.L. L.opez, Public Information Officer for Riverside County Department of Public Social Services ⭐ Jenny Windle, MPA, President and Founder of JPW Communications Questions will be asked and answered during the event, but please feel free to email questions in advance to info@capio.org. More session information and registration can be found at https://lnkd.in/gu5dM85D

Thank you to Cameron Amano, Communications Specialist for San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) for writing an insightful and inspiring essay on "My First Year at CAPIO". She also achieved a J. Lindsey Wolf Certificate in Communications and won Awards of Distinction this year from CAPIO 🎉 "As a member for just over a year, I have found it to be an enriching experience filled with resources that have helped me adapt and thrive in my new role. From day one, I was welcomed into a community of dedicated professionals eager to share their knowledge and experiences." "Among the many resources CAPIO provides, I particularly value the access to seminars and webinars. These sessions have proven to be incredibly insightful, covering a variety of topics directly applicable to my work... CAPIO has equipped me with new tools and strategies that I’ve been able to implement in my role." Read the full essay: https://lnkd.in/gGtvwrC8

🌊 Join ACWA and California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for a powerful webinar on revolutionizing water education! Discover fresh, dynamic ways to inspire water conservation, sustainability, and workforce development. Let’s shape the future together! 📅 Save the date and register now:

Join us for our December 3 webinar where our panelists will dissect the anatomy of a cyber threat and explore the pivotal role of strategic communication in crisis management. https://lnkd.in/gUc3x3w4. We are looking forward to hearing from members Kevin Lee and Scott Summerfield along with Greg Gatzke

Save the date and RSVP! 🥂 Mingle Bells 2024: Year-End Networking Celebration ✨ Free Central California Mixer! This annual event is a time for communications professionals from across Central California to come together for networking, celebrating, and toasting to a successful year! This year, we are thrilled to announce that Mingle Bells is co-hosted by PRSA Central California Chapter and CAPIO, adding even more opportunities to expand your professional circle. Members of PRSA or CAPIO will receive a complimentary drink on us! Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Pizza Del Pane, 8043 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 Cost: Free to attend! Reserve your spot today—tickets are free, but space is limited! Register: https://lnkd.in/g5XF_vvH

CAPIO has a few spots remaining for a special guided tour on Tuesday, November 19 of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing! This is a groundbreaking project that represents a milestone in wildlife conservation and sustainable infrastructure. Located over the 101 Freeway in Southern California, this innovative structure is the largest wildlife bridge of its kind, designed to reconnect the natural habitats that have been divided by urban development. This is an exclusive opportunity to hear from a panel who brought this project to fruition and also go on a walking tour of the crossing. The panel will focus on the tactics, challenges and successes of this collaborative communications effort. Panel Participants: City of Agoura Hills Caltrans World Wildlife Federation LVMWD Tuesday, November 19 Panel discussion 9 – 11 a.m. Tour 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: City of Agoura Hills City Hall, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Limited space! More info + registration: https://lnkd.in/gjjHkPJM

Recent news headlines have been sounding the alarm about “forever” chemicals called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Across California, local governments and public agencies face a growing need to educate and inform the communities we serve about these troublesome pollutants and how they impact our health and environment. Join us for our next Power Lunch Webinar hosted by Alyssa Downs, Manager of Communications at California Association of Sanitation Agencies, and Emily E Barnett, Communications and Government Relations Manager of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. NAVIGATING PFAS: DATA-DRIVEN COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES, on Tuesday, November 19 at 11 a.m. will equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools to communicate effectively about this pressing issue. If you work for a fire, airport, water, or wastewater district, you likely already feel the urgency to create a PFAS communications strategy. Key Take-Aways: ☑ Delve into the results of state-wide surveys regarding public awareness and concerns about PFAS. Understand what the public knows, what they fear, and where there are gaps in understanding. ✅ Learn best practices for communicating complex environmental issues like PFAS to the public. ☑ Explore the new toolkit, including infographics, videos, and social media content, learning how to implement these tools effectively in your communication strategies. Session info + registration at https://lnkd.in/gyU7nQve

🎉 Join us for the Winter Mega Mixer! Get ready for a night of fun, networking, and connection with Sacramento’s top communications professionals! Expect exciting games like bowling, billiards, cornhole, Scrabble, and Jenga—perfect for breaking the ice and making new connections. 🏓🎱🎯 Your ticket includes a complimentary first drink 🍹 and delicious light appetizers to keep you fueled for an unforgettable evening. Whether you're looking to expand your network, celebrate a successful year, or just have a good time, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Tickets cost $25 for members and students and $35 for the general public. DON'T MISS OUT: https://lnkd.in/gASGGSw7 We hope to see you there! 🤝 #WinterMegaMixer #Networking #Sacramento #Communications #PR #Marketing #NetworkingEvent #SacramentoEvents #Meetup #PublicRelations

Deadline alert! 🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your topics for speaking at the next CAPIO Annual Conference! Join us on April 1-4, 2025 for the 2025 CAPIO Annual Conference at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California. We are looking for beginning, mid-level and advanced communications topics including strategic communications, crisis communications, writing, public speaking, media relations, social media, website development, community events, photography, infographics, internal communications, outreach tools and more. Case studies of successful (or unsuccessful) work can also be valuable learning tools. Learn more about the judging process, submission writing tips, and how to submit your idea DUE BY NOVEMBER 15th at https://lnkd.in/gFQbMeCq.

🚨 Emergency and Crisis Communications 101 Webinar on Thursday, November 14 from 9-11 a.m. 🚨 When a crisis – whether a natural disaster or people-caused - hits your agency, will you be prepared to respond transparently and effectively with your community, the media and internal audiences? Join our panel of communications veterans, Scott Summerfield, Sonja Piper Dosti, APR, and Joshua Dean, for this dynamic webinar. Their wealth of experience and knowledge will equip you with effective, cutting-edge risk and crisis communication tactics and strategies, using lessons learned from real-world events. This training will empower you to navigate communications when a crisis strikes. Key takeaways from this webinar include: 🚨Crisis planning 🚨Proactive crisis response and strategy for communicating with agency leadership and other internal audiences 🚨Creating concise, accurate messages 🚨Anticipating and identifying an impending crisis 🚨Managing prolonged crises 🚨Managing post-crisis communications 🚨 Recent case study, insights and lessons learned from The County of Fresno, CAPIO’s 2024 Frank Potter Crisis Communications Team award winner 🚨 Crisis communications tools and trends for 2024 and beyond Register today at https://lnkd.in/gtP9hi-F